[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 189 (Friday, September 30, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 59393-59394]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-21310]


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

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ADDRESSES: Sawtooth National Forest, 102 First Street East, Fairfield, 
ID 83327.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marty Gmelin, Fairfield District 
Ranger, 208-764-3461 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 Five Points, Pioneer, Willow Creek 
Transfer Camp, and Bear Creek Transfer Campgrounds are proposed at $10 
per night for a single site and $20 per night for double sites. The 
Pioneer Group Campground is proposed for $100 per night for up to 50 
people. A $5 use fee is proposed for the Big Smoky RV Dump Station. A 
$5 day-use fee per vehicle is proposed for Baumgardner Hot Pool. 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 some 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.

Deborah Hollen,
Acting Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2022-21310 Filed 9-29-22; 8:45 am]
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