[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 129 (Thursday, July 5, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 31359-31360]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-14406]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Notice of Proposed New Fee Sites; Federal Lands Recreation 
Enhancement Act

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

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ACTION: Notice of proposed new fee sites.

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SUMMARY: The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests are proposing to 
charge new fees at Pocket Recreation Picnic Area on the Conasauga 
Ranger District and Raven Cliffs Trailhead on the Chattooga River 
Ranger District. Both sites are proposed at $5.00 for a day and both 
would accept the suite of America the Beautiful--National Parks and 
Federal Recreational Lands passes.

DATES: Send any comments about these fee proposals by August 6, 2018. 
Comments will be compiled, analyzed and shared with a Recreation 
Resource Advisory Committee. If approved by the Southern Region 
Regional Forester, new fees would begin in 2019.

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

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kyle Grambley, Recreation Program 
Manager, 770-297-3066. Information about proposed fee changes can also 
be found on the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests website: http://www.fs.usda.gov/conf.

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.
    Both sites are in good condition and offers picnic tables, parking 
facilities, vault toilet and trail and river access. Fees are assessed 
based on the level of amenities and services provided, cost of 
operation and maintenance, market assessment, and public comment. Funds 
from fees would be used to help improve, operate and maintain these 
sites, which includes addressing sanitation and safety concerns, 
improving deteriorated facilities and providing amenities that enhance 
the recreation experience.

    Dated: May 17, 2018.
Glenn Casamassa,
Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2018-14406 Filed 7-3-18; 8:45 am]
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