[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 131 (Friday, July 10, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Page 33203]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-16330]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Proposed Fee

    Authority:  Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, (Title 
VIII, Pub. L. 108-447)
AGENCY: Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, USDA Forest Service.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Naches Ranger 
District, proposes to charge new fees at four recreation sites. A $5.00 
per vehicle per night charge at Ponderosa Camp, Lost Meadow, Longmire 
Meadow and Long Meadow camp areas in the Little Naches drainage is 
under consideration. The fee would not apply to any towed vehicle(s). 
Fees are assessed based on the level of amenities and services 
provided, cost of operation and maintenance, market assessment, and 
public comment. Revenue generated would be used for operation and 
maintenance of existing facilities at the sites, increased services, 
and potential future improvements. The fees listed are only proposed 
and will be determined upon further analysis and public comment.

DATES: Submit comments on or before January 31, 2010. The proposed fee 
could be implemented as soon as May 2010.

ADDRESSES: Address all comments to Randall Shepard, Naches District 
Ranger, 10237 US Highway 12, Naches, Washington 98937, (509) 653-1401. 
Submit electronic comments and other data to [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jacqueline Beidl (509) 653-1432.

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, these new fees will be 
reviewed by a Recreation Resource Advisory Committee prior to a final 
decision and implementation.

    Dated: July 6, 2009.
Randall Shepard,
District Ranger.
[FR Doc. E9-16330 Filed 7-9-09; 8:45 am]
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