[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: 2021-28394]


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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 Stanislaus National Forest is proposing to charge new fees 
at nine recreation sites and proposing one recreation permit listed in 
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION of this notice. Funds from fees/permit 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/permit would be implemented no earlier 
than six months following the publication of this notice in the Federal 
Register.

ADDRESSES: Stanislaus National Forest, 19777 Greenley Road, Sonora, CA 
95370.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Casey Jardine, Public Service Staff 
Officer, 209-813-6011 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 Hermit Valley and Black Springs off-
highway vehicle campgrounds are proposed at $20 per night. The Herring 
Creek and Herring Reservoir campgrounds are proposed at $25 per night. 
A $20 fee per tree for a Christmas tree permit is proposed. A $5 day-
use fee per vehicle and a $30 annual pass is proposed at Sourgrass, 
Rainbow Pool, Carlon Day, and Beardsley day use sites and Union East 
Boat Ramp. 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.

    Dated: December 27, 2021.
Sandra Watts,
Acting Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2021-28394 Filed 12-30-21; 8:45 am]
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