[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 123 (Tuesday, June 28, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Page 38373]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-13676]


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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 Sierra 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. Many sites have recently been 
reconstructed or amenities are being added to improve services and 
experiences. 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: Sierra National Forest, 1600 Tollhouse Road, Clovis, CA 
93611.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jody Nickerson-Powell, Forest 
Recreation Officer, 559-797-7410 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 Jerseydale campground fee is proposed 
at $20 per night. The Kirch Flat campground fee is proposed at $20 per 
night plus a $5 extra vehicle fee. Kirch Flat group campground fee is 
proposed at $100 per night with a $5 extra vehicle fee over 14 
vehicles.
    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. 2022-13676 Filed 6-27-22; 8:45 am]
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