[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 150 (Friday, August 5, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Page 47958]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-16764]


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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 Coronado 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: Coronado National Forest, 711 S 14th Avenue, Safford, AZ 
85546.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: George Garcia, Safford District 
Ranger, 928-348-1974 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.
    This proposal includes two recreation rentals: Canelo Ranger 
Station Cabin proposed at $125 a night and Canelo Ranger Residence 
proposed at $175 per night. In addition, this proposal would implement 
new fees at $8 day-use fee per vehicle or $10 per week per vehicle at 
Arcadia and Hospital Flat. The Coronado National Forest Annual Pass as 
well as the full suite of Interagency passes would be honored at the 
day use sites.
    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 the 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: August 1, 2022.
Sandra Watts,
Acting Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2022-16764 Filed 8-4-22; 8:45 am]
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