[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 150 (Friday, August 5, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 47959-47960]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-16766]


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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 Uinta-Wasatch-Cache 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.

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

ADDRESSES: Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, 857 West South Jordan 
Parkway, South Jordan, UT 84095.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Renee Flanagan, Recreation, Heritage, 
Wilderness, and Lands Staff Officer, 801-999-2157 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 Cottonwood, Dry Canyon, East Fork 
Black's Fork, Elk Camp, National Guard, Sawmill Hollow, Unicorn Ridge, 
and Vernon Reservoir Campgrounds are proposed at $10 for a three-day 
pass, $20 for seven-days, and $60 for annual pass per vehicle. The 
Middle Fork Blacks Group Campground is proposed at $50 per group per 
night when reserved. In addition, this proposal would implement new 
fees at five recreation rentals: Right Hand Fork Guard Station proposed 
at $150 a night, Timpooneke Guard Station proposed at $125 a night, 
Mill Creek Guard Station at $100 a night, and the Hewinta and Elk 
Valley Guard Stations are proposed at $75 a night. Special Recreation 
Permits are proposed for Clyde Winter, Co Op Winter, Strawberry Winter, 
Lower Green Canyon, Smithfield Canyon Winter, Tony Grove Winter Sports, 
and Sinks Winter trailheads for $10 for a three-day pass, $20 for 
seven-days, and $60 for annual pass per vehicle.
    The following day use sites are being proposed at $10 for a three-
day pass, $20 for seven-days, and $60 for annual pass per vehicle: 
Cardiff Fork/Mill D North Trailhead, Causey Reservoir, Devil's Kitchen, 
Donut Falls Trailhead, Dry Creek Trailhead, Fifth Water Trailhead, 
Granite Rock Trailhead, Grit Mill Trailhead, Lower Grotto Trailhead, 
Henry's Fork Trailhead, Jenkins Flat, Mill B Trailhead (North & South), 
Monks Hollow Trailhead, Monument Trailhead, Murray Farm Trailhead, 
National Guard Trailhead, Quarter Corner Trailhead, Red Ledges, Silver 
Lake Recreation Complex, Skull Crack Trailhead, Soapstone Trailhead, 
Spruces Winter Trailhead, Temple Quarry Trailhead, Three Forks 
Trailhead, Upper Grotto Trailhead, Wheat Grass Trailhead, White Pine 
Trailhead, and Yellow Pine Day Use Sites. The full suite of Interagency 
passes would be honored at these 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 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: August 1, 2022.
Sandra Watts,
Acting Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2022-16766 Filed 8-4-22; 8:45 am]
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