[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 120 (Wednesday, June 24, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Page 30045]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-14667]


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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: Sequoia National Forest, USDA Forest Service.

ACTION: Notice of new fee sites

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SUMMARY: The Sequoia National Forest is proposing to charge a $175, 
$200, and $250 per night fee for the overnight rental of three cabins 
located on newly acquired National Forest System lands known as Upper 
Grouse Valley in the Giant Sequoia National Monument. These three 
cabins have not been available for public recreation use prior to this 
date. Rentals of other cabins on the Sequoia National Forest have shown 
that people appreciate and enjoy the availability of rental cabins. 
Funds from these rentals will be used for the continued operation and 
maintenance of the cabins and improvements. If there are excess funds, 
they will be used to improve the quality of the experience for visitors 
to the Giant Sequoia Monument. Improvements considered would include 
the development of interpretive opportunities, trails, and conservation 
programs focusing on bringing underrepresented youth to the Monument.

DATES: It is anticipated that the Upper Grouse Valley Cabins will 
become available for recreation rental April 1, 2010.

ADDRESSES: Forest Supervisor, Sequoia National Forest, 1839 South 
Newcomb Street, Porterville, California, 93257.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Mary Cole, Recreation Fee 
Coordinator, 559-784-1500, extension 1133.

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 proposed new fee will be 
reviewed by a Recreation Resource Advisory Committee prior to a final 
decision and implementation.
    The Sequoia National Forest currently has three other overnight 
rentals under the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act and five 
cabin rentals under concessionaire management. These rentals are often 
fully booked throughout the rental season. A business analysis of the 
Upper Grouse Valley cabins showed that people desire having this sort 
of recreation experience on the Sequoia National Forest. A market 
analysis indicates that the $175, $200, and $250 per night fee is both 
reasonable and acceptable for these cabins given the unique recreation 
experience, amenities and services provided. People wanting to rent the 
Upper Grouse Valley cabins will need to do so through the National 
Recreation Reservation Service, at www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-
877-444-6777. The National Recreation Reservation Service charges a $9 
fee for reservations made through the internet or $10 for reservations 
made through the call center.

    Dated: June 16, 2009.
Tina J. Terrell,
Forest Supervisor, Sequoia National Forest.
[FR Doc. E9-14667 Filed 6-23-09; 8:45 am]
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