[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 153 (Friday, August 7, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Page 47944]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-17262]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Forest Service Handbook 2309.13, Chapter 50; Operation and 
Maintenance of Developed Recreation Sites

AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice of availability for public comment; correction.

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SUMMARY: The Forest Service published a document in the Federal 
Register of July 9, 2020, concerning request for comments on a proposed 
directive to update its handbook on operation and maintenance of 
recreation sites on National Forest System lands that contain 
infrastructure or amenities authorized by the Forest Service for public 
enjoyment and resource protection. The document contained an incorrect 
link to the proposed directive; updated contact information and text.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Matt Arnn, Recreation Staff, by phone 
at 917-597-6488 or via email at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Correction

    In the Federal Register of July 9, 2020, in FR Doc. 2020-14785, on 
page 41226, in the third column, correct under the ADDRESSES caption to 
read:

ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted electronically to https://cara.ecosystem-management.org/Public/CommentInput?project=ORMS-2572. 
Written comments may be mailed to Director, Recreation Staff, 1400 
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250-1124. All timely received 
comments, including names and addresses, will be placed in the record 
and will be available for public inspection and copying. The public may 
inspect comments received at https://cara.ecosystem-management.org/Public/ReadingRoom?project=ORMS-2572.

Correction

    On page 41227, in the first column, correct under the FOR FURTHER 
INFORMATION CONTACT caption to read:
    Matt Arnn, Recreation Staff, 917-597-6488, [email protected]. 
Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf may call the 
Federal Relay Service at 800-877-8339 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., 
Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday.

Correction

    On page 41227, in the first column, correct under the SUPPLEMENTARY 
INFORMATION caption to read:
    The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Forest Service 
is proposing to update its handbook on operation and maintenance of 
recreation sites on National Forest System lands that contain 
infrastructure or amenities for public enjoyment and resource 
protection. Examples of developed recreation sites include boat 
launches, campgrounds, climbing areas, day use areas, picnic sites, 
fishing sites, group campgrounds and picnic sites, horse camps, 
informational and interpretive sites, visitor centers, recreation 
rental cabins, observation sites, off-highway vehicle staging areas, 
Nordic ski areas, developed swimming sites, snow play areas, target 
ranges, trailheads, and wildlife viewing sites.
    Developed recreation sites may be operated and maintained by Forest 
Service personnel or by a concessioner under a special use permit. This 
chapter addresses operation and maintenance of developed recreation 
sites by the Forest Service, including Forest Service operation of a 
concession site during a shoulder season. See FSM 2340 for direction on 
issuance and administration of special use permits for operation and 
maintenance of developed recreation sites by concessioners.

Tina Johnna Terrell,
Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2020-17262 Filed 8-6-20; 8:45 am]
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