[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 66 (Wednesday, April 6, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 19840-19841]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-07271]


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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 Rio Grande 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 fees would be implemented no earlier than 
six months following the publication of this notice in the Federal 
Register.

ADDRESSES: Rio Grande National Forest, Attention: Recreation Fees, 1803 
West Highway 160, Monte Vista, CO 81144.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carlos Gonzales, Recreation Program 
Manager at 719-852-6221 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 Cathedral, Comstock, Ivy Creek, Lost 
Trail, Rio Grande, Road Canyon, and Rock Creek campgrounds are proposed 
at $10 per night. In addition, this proposal would implement new fees 
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two recreation rentals: Duncan Cabin proposed at $40 per night and 
Alamosa Guard Station at $55 per night.
    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 the Rocky Mountain Regional Office prior 
to a final decision and implementation.
    Advanced reservations for 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: April 1, 2022.
Sandra Watts,
Acting Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2022-07271 Filed 4-5-22; 8:45 am]
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