[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 179 (Friday, September 14, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Page 46701]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-19963]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


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

AGENCY: Monongahela National Forest, Forest Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice of proposed new fee sites.

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SUMMARY: The Monongahela National Forest is proposing to charge a 
reservation fee at the newly constructed Seneca Rocks Picnic Shelter of 
$75 per day plus a $10 service fee. Advance reservations for the 
shelter will be available through www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-
877-444-6777. Use of the shelter during unreserved times will remain 
free of charge. The final fee price will be determined upon further 
analysis and public comment. An analysis of nearby shelters with 
similar amenities shows that the proposed fee is reasonable and typical 
of similar sites in the area. Funds from the fee would be used for the 
continued operation, maintenance, and improvements of this site.

DATES: Comments will be accepted by September 30, 2018 so comments can 
be compiled, analyzed, and shared with the Eastern Region Recreation 
Resource Advisory Committee. The applicable date of implementation of 
the proposed new fee will be no earlier than six months after 
publication of this notice.

ADDRESSES: Cheat-Potomac Ranger District, Attn: Alex Schlueter, 2499 
North Fork Hwy., Petersburg, WV 26847.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alex Schlueter, North Zone Recreation 
Staff Officer, 304-257-4488 x7114. Information about proposed fee 
changes can also be found on the Monongahela National Forests' website: 
https://www.fs.usda.gov/mnf.

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, this new fee will be reviewed 
by the Eastern Region Recreation Resource Advisory Committee prior to a 
final decision and implementation.

    Dated: August 28, 2018.
Chris French,
Acting Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2018-19963 Filed 9-13-18; 8:45 am]
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