[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 171 (Tuesday, September 6, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Page 54451]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-19186]


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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 Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie 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: Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, 2930 Wetmore Avenue, 
Suite 3A, Everett, Washington 98201.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amy Linn, Recreation Program Manager, 
503-307-7002 or [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Lands Recreation 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 Evans Creek, Lower Sandy, and Ranger 
Creek Campgrounds are proposed at $20 per night. The Evans Creek and 
Ranger Creek group campgrounds are proposed at $75 per night with group 
sizes of 40 and 70 people respectively. A $5 day-use fee per vehicle is 
proposed at Beaver Lake, Cable Drop, Camp Brown, Deception Falls, 
Dingford Creek, Frog Mountain, Garfield Ledges, Government Meadows 
Horse Camp, Jennifer Dunn, Lonesome Lake, Pratt Bar, Sauk Mountain, and 
White Chuck Overlook Day use areas. Lower Sauk, Marblemount, Old Sauk 
Universal Access, and White Chuck boat launches would be added to 
improve services and facilities. The Northwest Forest Pass and 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 that are 
intended to 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 group sites 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 30, 2022.
Sandra Watts,
Acting Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2022-19186 Filed 9-2-22; 8:45 am]
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