[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 122 (Monday, June 27, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 38055-38056]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-13674]


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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 Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest is proposing to 
charge a new fee at a recreation site listed in SUPPLEMENTARY 
INFORMATION of this notice. Funds from the fee 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 fee is 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.

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ADDRESSES: Helena-Lewis & Clark National Forest, 2880 Skyway Drive, 
Helena, MT 59602.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rory Glueckert, Recreation Program 
Manager, 406-495-3761 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 fee is 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.
    The Ear Mountain Cabin would be a new recreation rental opportunity 
and is proposed at $75 per night.
    This new fee 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 the cabin 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: June 22, 2022.
Sandra Watts,
Acting Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2022-13674 Filed 6-24-22; 8:45 am]
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