[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 38 (Friday, February 25, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10769-10770]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-04008]


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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 Gila National Forest is proposing to charge new fees at 
multiple 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 fee would be implemented no earlier than 
six months following the publication of this notice in the Federal 
Register.

ADDRESSES: Gila National Forest, 3005 E Camino del Bosque, Silver City, 
New Mexico 88061.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Matt Schultz, Recreation, Heritage, 
Engineering, Lands and Minerals Staff, 575-388-8280, 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 Head of the Ditch, Wolf Hollow, 
Quemado Lake--El Caso I-III, Valle Tio Vinces

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Public Corrals, Big Horn, Pueblo Park, Cosmic, Forks, Sapillo, 
Aeroplane Mesa, Apache Creek, Ben Lilly, Willow Creek, Gwynn Tank, 
South Fork, Cherry Creek, Iron Creek, McMillan, Railroad Canyon, and 
Upper Gallinas Campgrounds are proposed at $10 per night. A $15 fee is 
proposed at Mesa Campground dump station. The Cosmic Group Campground 
is proposed for $100 per night. In addition, this proposal would 
implement new fees at four recreation rentals: Monument Park Cabin 
proposed at $50 per night, Negrito Fire Lookout proposed at $50 per 
night, Willow Creek Cabin proposed at $125 per night, and Kingston Work 
Center proposed at $150 per night. A new state-wide New Mexico annual 
pass is being proposed for $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 by calling 1-877-444-6777. The 
reservation service charges an $8.00 fee for reservations.

    Dated: February 17, 2022.
Sandra Watts,
Acting Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2022-04008 Filed 2-24-22; 8:45 am]
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