[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 59 (Monday, March 28, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 17264-17265]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-06463]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Notice of Proposed New Fee Site

AGENCY: Forest Service, Agriculture (USDA).

ACTION: Notice of proposed new fee site.

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SUMMARY: The National Forests and Grasslands in Texas is proposing to 
charge a new fee at one recreation site listed in SUPPLEMENTARY 
INFORMATION of this notice. Funds from fees would be used for 
operation, maintenance, and improvements of the recreation site. 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: National Forests and Grasslands in Texas, 2221 North Raguet 
Street, Lufkin, TX 75904.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Benjamin Richardson, Recreation 
Program Manager, 936-707-6225, [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 Forests can continue maintaining and improving 
recreation sites like this for future generations.
    As part of this proposal, a $5 day-use fee per vehicle with a $40 
annual pass option at Boykin Springs Recreation Area would be added to 
improve services and facilities. The full suite of Interagency passes 
would be honored.

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    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: March 23, 2022.
Sandra Watts,
Acting Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2022-06463 Filed 3-25-22; 8:45 am]
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