[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 44 (Monday, March 7, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 12657-12658]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-04702]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Notice of Proposed New Fee Site(s)

AGENCY: Forest Service, Agriculture (USDA).

ACTION: Notice of proposed new fee sites.

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SUMMARY: The Santa Fe National Forest is proposing to charge new fees 
at 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: Santa Fe National Forest, 11 Forest Lane, Santa Fe, NM 
87508.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeremy Golston, Recreation Program 
Manager, 505-438-5375 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.

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    The Big Tesuque campground is proposed at $10 per night. The 
Johnson Mesa, Links Tract, and Oak Flats campgrounds are proposed at 
$10 for a single and $20 for a double site. Windy Bridge campground is 
proposed at $15 per night. The Rio Chama campground is proposed at $20 
per night. In addition, a $5 extra vehicle fee is proposed for Links 
Tract, Big Tesuque, Oak Flats, Windy Bridge, Rio Chama, Ev Long, El 
Porvenir, Holy Ghost, Cowles, Iron Gate, Panchuela, and Johnson Mesa 
campgrounds.
    As part of this proposal, a $5 day-use fee per vehicle at San 
Gregorio, Big Tesuque, Black Canyon, Little Tesuque, Aspen Vista, 
Winsor, Winsor Creek, Winsor Ridge, Upper Dalton Fishing Access, Cowles 
Ponds, East Fork, Dark Canyon, La Junta, Las Casitas, La Cueva, Jemez 
Falls, Big Eddy Take Out, Chavez Canyon, and Clear Creek would be added 
to improve services and facilities. A new state-wide New Mexico annual 
pass is being proposed for $40 for day use sites. 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: March 1, 2022.
Sandra Watts,
Acting Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2022-04702 Filed 3-4-22; 8:45 am]
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