[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 246 (Tuesday, December 28, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Page 73728]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-28141]


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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 Colville National Forest is proposing to charge new fees 
at eight recreation sites listed in Supplementary Information of this 
notice. Funds from fees would be used for operation, maintenance, and 
improvements of these recreation sites. An analysis of nearby developed 
recreation sites with similar amenities shows the proposed fees are 
reasonable and typical of similar sites in the area.

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

ADDRESSES: Colville National Forest, 765 South Main Street, Colville, 
WA 99114.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Allison Ginn, Recreation Program Lead, 
509-380-3586 or [email protected].

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. The fees are only proposed at 
this time and will be determined upon further analysis and public 
comment. Reasonable fees, paid by users of these sites, will help 
ensure that the Forest can continue maintaining and improving 
recreation sites like this for future generations.
    As part of this proposal the Crescent Lake, Davis Lake, Little Twin 
Lakes, and Trout Lake campgrounds are proposed at $10 per night and $15 
per night at Big Meadow Lake campground. In addition, a $5 per extra 
vehicle fee is proposed at these campgrounds. This proposal would 
implement new fees at two recreation rentals: Frater Cabin and Salmo 
Lookout at $75 per night. A $5 day-use fee per vehicle at Swan Lake Day 
Use area is also proposed. The full suite of Interagency passes would 
be honored as well as the Northwest Forest Pass.
    New fees would provide increased visitor opportunities, as well as 
increased staffing to address operations and maintenance needs and 
enhance customer service. Once public involvement is complete, these 
new fees will be reviewed by a Recreation Resource Advisory Committee 
prior to a final decision and implementation.
    Advanced reservations for campgrounds and cabins will be available 
through www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. The 
reservation service charges an $8.00 fee for reservations.

    Dated: December 21, 2021.
Sandra Watts,
Acting Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2021-28141 Filed 12-27-21; 8:45 am]
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