[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 190 (Tuesday, October 5, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Page 54916]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-21571]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Notice of Proposed New Fee Sites

AGENCY: Forest Service, Agriculture (USDA).

ACTION: Notice of proposed new fee sites.

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SUMMARY: The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest (Forest) is proposing to 
charge new fees at one group campground, two campgrounds, and one new 
horse campground. These sites are currently in use by the public but 
are not currently charging fees for use. Funds from fees would be used 
for the continued operation and maintenance of these recreation sites. 
Fees are assessed based on the level of amenities and services 
provided, cost of operation and maintenance, market assessment, and 
public comment. Significant capital improvements made in the past few 
years, coupled with increased visitation, support a fee. A review of 
visitor use data and fee collection information for existing fee 
campgrounds and group campgrounds on the Forest demonstrate public need 
and demand for the variety of recreation opportunities these facilities 
provide.

DATES: If approved, the new fee would be implemented no earlier than 
six months following the publication of this notice in the Federal 
Register.

ADDRESSES: Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Attention: Erin Rajala, 
825 Avenue E, Ely, Nevada 89301 or [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Erin Rajala, Recreation and Wilderness 
Program Manager at 775-289-5129. Information about proposed fee changes 
can also be found on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest website: 
https://www.fs.usda.gov/htnf.

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. A market analysis indicated that 
the proposed fees are both reasonable and acceptable for the type of 
recreation experience they provide.
    The fees are only proposed at this time and will be determined upon 
further analysis and public comment. The following campground and group 
campground are included in this proposal for new fees: Horse Campground 
for $10 per night and Kalamazoo and White River Campgrounds for $5 per 
night. Bird Creek Campground is proposing a new double campsite fee for 
$15 per night and group sites at $20 and $45 per night.
    Once public involvement is complete, these new fees will be 
reviewed and approved by a Recreation Resource Advisory Committee prior 
to a final decision and implementation.

    Dated: September 29, 2021.
Sandra Watts,
Acting Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2021-21571 Filed 10-4-21; 8:45 am]
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