[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 189 (Friday, September 30, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Page 59393]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-21311]


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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 Umpqua 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.

ADDRESSES: Umpqua National Forest, 2900 NW Stewart Parkway, Roseburg, 
OR 97471.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Umpqua Recreation Fees, 541-957-3200 
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 Hobo Forest Camp Campground is 
proposed at $12 per night with a $5 extra vehicle fee. Skillet Creek 
Group Campground is proposed for $35-$40 per night depending on group 
size. In addition, this proposal would implement a new fee at one 
recreation rental: Hemlock Butte Cabin is proposed at $15 a night per 
person. A $5 day-use fee per vehicle at Cedar Creek Trailhead would be 
added to improve services and facilities. The full suite of Interagency 
passes would be honored. A $2 fee is proposed for the showers at Broken 
Arrow and Diamond Lake campgrounds. A $10 fee is proposed to use the RV 
dump station at Broken Arrow and Diamond Lake campgrounds.
    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 the cabin 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. 2022-21311 Filed 9-29-22; 8:45 am]
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