[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 1 (Monday, January 3, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 66-67]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-28390]


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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 Carson National Forest is proposing to charge new fees at 
14 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: Carson National Forest, 208 Cruz Alta Road, Taos, NM 87571.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eric Garner, Recreation Program 
Manager, 575-758-6310 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 Cebolla Mesa and Lower Canjilon 
Campgrounds are proposed at $10 per night with a $5 extra vehicle fee. 
In addition, a $5 extra vehicle fee at Echo Amphitheater and Middle 
Canjilon Lakes is proposed. The El Rito group picnic site is proposed 
at $75 per visit. A $5 day-use fee per vehicle at Shuree Ponds, Cebolla 
Mesa, El Nogal, and Upper Canjilon Lakes would be added to improve 
services and facilities. A new state-wide New Mexico annual pass is 
being proposed at $40. The full suite of Interagency passes would be 
honored.
    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

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by calling 1-877-444-6777. The reservation service charges an $8.00 fee 
for reservations.

    Dated: December 27, 2021.
Sandra Watts,
Acting Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2021-28390 Filed 12-30-21; 8:45 am]
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