[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 237 (Friday, December 9, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Page 89044]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-29462]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Notice of Proposed New Fee Site

AGENCY: Tahoe National Forest, Forest Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice of Proposed New Fee Site.

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SUMMARY: The Tahoe National Forest is proposing a new recreation fee 
for the Sardine Lookout, which would be made available as an overnight 
rental. The rental fee is proposed at $45 per night. Lookout rentals 
offer a unique experience and are a widely popular offering on National 
Forests. The Tahoe National Forest currently operates one lookout for 
public rental, the Calpine Lookout on the Sierraville Ranger District. 
Sardine Lookout is eligible for the National Register of Historic 
Places.
    Fees are assessed based on the level of amenities and services 
provided, cost of operations and maintenance, and market assessment. 
These fees are proposed and will be determined upon further analysis 
and public comment. Funds from fees would be used for the continued 
operation, maintenance, enhancement and protection of this lookout and 
the historical integrity of the facility.
    An analysis of nearby recreation facilities shows that the proposed 
fees are reasonable and typical of similar sites in the area.

DATES: Comments will be accepted through February 7, 2017. The Sardine 
Lookout rental will be listed with the National Recreation Reservation 
Service.

ADDRESSES: Eli Ilano, Forest Supervisor, Tahoe National Forest, 631 
Coyote St., Nevada City, California 95959.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Quentin Youngblood, Sierraville 
District Ranger, (530) 994-3401, ext. 6601. Information about proposed 
fee changes can also be found on the Tahoe National Forest Web site: 
http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/tahoe.

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. These new fees will be reviewed 
by a Recreation Resource Advisory Committee prior to a final decision 
and implementation.
    Sardine Lookout was built in 1935 and is eligible for the National 
Register of Historic Places. The cabin has two twin beds, period 
correct linoleum floor, a table and fire finder pedestal that are 
copies of originals from Calpine Fire Lookout. There is a fire pit, 
picnic table and accessible vault toilet. The area is very remote with 
tremendous views and solitude.

    Dated: November 30, 2016.
Teresa Benson,
Deputy Forest Supervisor.
[FR Doc. 2016-29462 Filed 12-8-16; 8:45 am]
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