[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 150 (Friday, August 5, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Page 47959]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-16768]


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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 Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests are 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: Arapaho-Roosevelt National Forest, 2150 Centre Avenue, 
Building E, Fort Collins, CO 80526.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Hallie Groff, District Recreation 
Staff Officer, 970-217-6950 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 Buckhorn Work Center group site is 
proposed at $200 per day for a group size of 100 people. In addition, 
this proposal would implement new fees at seven recreation rentals: 
Corral Park Cabin for $100 per night; Buckhorn Assistant Ranger, 
Buckhorn Office, and Buckhorn Bunkhouse Cabin for $150 per night or 
$100 per night during winter; Redfeather Assistant Ranger Cabin and 
Buckhorn Ranger Cabin for $175 per night or $125 per night during 
winter; and the Redfeather Ranger Cabin for $200 per night or $150 per 
night during winter.
    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 the Rocky Mountain Regional Office prior 
to a final decision and implementation.
    Advanced reservations 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. 2022-16768 Filed 8-4-22; 8:45 am]
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