[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 123 (Tuesday, June 28, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Page 38372]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-13675]


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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 Shasta-Trinity 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: Shasta-Trinity National Forest, 204 West Alma Street, Mount 
Shasta, CA 96067.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Womack, Recreation Special 
Uses Administrator, 530-925-9306 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 Ripstein, Horse Flat, Scott Mountain, 
Goldfield, Denny, Hobo Gulch, Trout Creek Meadow, Algoma, Deerlick 
Springs, Big Slide, Scott Flat, Slide Creek, and Jackass Springs 
campgrounds are proposing $15 per night. The Panther Meadows and Castle 
Lake campgrounds are proposing $20 per night. In addition, this 
proposal would implement new fees at three recreation rentals: Knob 
Peak Lookout at $90 per night along with the Forest Glen House and 
Harrison Gulch Ranger Station, both at $150 per night.
    A $5 day-use fee per vehicle or $40 annual pass is proposed at 
Bunny Flat Trailhead, Everitt Memorial Vista, Red Fir Flat, Castle Lake 
Picnic, Upper Falls Picnic Area, Middle Falls Picnic Area, Lower Falls 
Picnic Area, Lakin Dam Picnic Area, Camp 4 Day Use Area, Cattle Camp 
Picnic Area, Pollard Gulch, Snowman's Hill Snowpark Day Use, Parks 
Creek Trailhead, Cabin Creek Trailhead, Big Flat River Access, Pigeon 
Point Boating Site, Canyon Creek Trailhead, Stuart Fork Trailhead, 
Swift Creek Trailhead, and Long Canyon Trailhead. 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: June 22, 2022.
Sandra Watts,
Acting Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2022-13675 Filed 6-27-22; 8:45 am]
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