[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 1 (Monday, January 3, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Page 67]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-28391]


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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 Modoc National Forest is proposing to charge new fees at 
17 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: Modoc National Forest, 225 West 8th Street, Alturas, CA 
96101.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Chris Bielecki, Forest Engineer, 530-
233-8850 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 Schonchin Springs campground proposes 
a $10 per night fee. A $15 per night fee and a $5 extra vehicle fee are 
proposed at Stough Reservoir, Pepperdine, Pepperdine Equestrian, Cave 
Lake, East Creek, and Patterson campgrounds. In addition, this proposal 
would implement a new fee at one recreation rental: Patterson Guard 
Station at $75 per night. A $5 day-use fee per vehicle for Medicine 
Lake day use area is also proposed. 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 the cabin 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 27, 2021.
Sandra Watts,
Acting Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2021-28391 Filed 12-30-21; 8:45 am]
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