[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 198 (Friday, October 10, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 60235]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-24131]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Notice of New Fee Site; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act 
(Title VIII, Pub. L. 108-447)

AGENCY: Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, USDA Forest Service.

ACTION: Notice of New Fee Site.

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SUMMARY: The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests is planning to 
charge a $5 per site per night fee for overnight camping at Hickey Gap 
Campground. The fees listed are only proposed and will be determined 
upon further analysis and public comment. This campground has five 
campsites and has been available for camping use prior to this date. 
Campgrounds on the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests have shown 
that people appreciate and enjoy the availability of outdoor camping 
facilities. Funds from the campground will be used for the continued 
operation and maintenance of Hickey Gap Campground.

DATES: Hickey Gap Campground will start charging fees in March, 2009.

ADDRESSES: Forest Supervisor, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, 
1755 Cleveland Highway, Gainesville, GA 30501.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karen McKenzie, Public Affairs 
Officer, 770-297-3061.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Recreation Lands Enhancement Act 
(Title VII, Pub. L. 108-447) directed the Secretary of Agriculture to 
publish a six month advance notice in the Federal Register whenever new 
recreation fee areas are established. This new fee will be reviewed by 
a Recreation Resource Advisory Committee prior to a final decision and 
implementation.
    The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests currently has thirty-five 
other campgrounds. These campgrounds have a total of 675 campsites; 23 
campgrounds are operated by concessionaires. A business analysis of 
Hickey Gap Campground has shown that people desire having this sort of 
recreation experience on the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests. A 
market analysis indicates that the $5 per site per night fee is both 
reasonable and acceptable for this sort of unique recreation 
experience.

    Dated: October 6, 2008.
Paul L. Bradley,
Acting Forest Supervisor, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests.
 [FR Doc. E8-24131 Filed 10-9-08; 8:45 am]
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