[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 1 (Monday, January 3, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 67-68]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-28393]


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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 Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands is 
proposing to charge new fees at 32 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: Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands, 2113 Osuna 
Rd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113.

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christa Osborn, Recreation, 
Engineering, Archeology, Lands and Minerals Staff, 505-346-3781 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 Ojo Redondo, Black Kettle, Skipout, 
Spring Creek, Spring Creek Eastside Camp Area, Water Canyon, Lake 
Marvin, and Mills Canyon campgrounds are proposed at $10 per night. 
Lake Marvin campground also proposes a $15 fee for sites with electric 
hookups. The Mills Canyon Rim is proposed at $12 per night. Group site 
proposals include Water Canyon campground at $50 per night; Capilla 
Peak Pavilion at $45 per day; Red Canyon Picnic at $15 per day; and 
Water Canyon Picnic at $35 per day. A $5 day-use fee per vehicle at 
McGaffey Lake, Lobo Canyon, Hilso, Milk Ranch, Quartz Hill, Water 
Canyon, Albuquerque, Red Canyon, Fourth of July, Coyote, Piedra Lisa 
North, Pine Flat, Tunnel Springs, Black Kettle Recreation Complex, 
Skipout, Spring Creek, Lake Marvin, and Spring Creek Eastside would be 
added to improve services and facilities. A new state-wide New Mexico 
annual pass is being proposed at $40. A new $30 annual pass is being 
proposed for Black Kettle Ranger District's sites in Oklahoma and 
Texas. 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 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. 2021-28393 Filed 12-30-21; 8:45 am]
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