[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 51 (Wednesday, March 18, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 11526-11527]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-5642]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


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

AGENCY: Stanislaus National Forest, USDA Forest Service.

ACTION: Notice of new fee sites.

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SUMMARY: The Stanislaus National Forest is proposing to charge new fees 
at five existing campgrounds. Fees are assessed based on the level of 
amenities and services provided, cost of operation and maintenance, 
market assessment, and public comment. The fees listed are only 
proposed and will be determined upon further analysis and public 
comment. Funds from fees would be used for the continued operation and 
maintenance and improvement of these recreation sites. New fees are 
proposed at Pacific Valley ($10), Union ($8), Utica ($8), Lumsden ($8), 
and South Fork ($8) Campgrounds. Improvements have been made at many of 
these campgrounds, or are planned, including installing new fire rings, 
picnic tables, accessible trails,

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and new toilets. These actions address sanitation and safety concerns, 
and improve deteriorating resource conditions and recreation 
experiences. A market analysis has been completed and indicated that 
the proposed fees are reasonable and typical of similar sites in the 
local area.

DATES: The proposed new fees may be implemented after August 2009.

ADDRESSES: Forest Supervisor, Stanislaus National Forest, 19777 
Greenley Road, Sonora, CA 95370.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brian Kermeen, Recreation Fee 
Coordinator, 209-532-3671 x316

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. Once public involvement is 
complete the proposed new campground fees will be reviewed by a 
Recreation Resource Advisory Committee prior to a final decision and 
implementation.

    Dated: February 19, 2009.
Susan Skalski,
Stanislaus National Forest Supervisor.
 [FR Doc. E9-5642 Filed 3-17-09; 8:45 am]
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