[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 193 (Friday, October 6, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 69610]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-22301]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Proposed New Recreation Fee Sites

AGENCY: Forest Service, (Agriculture) USDA.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Tongass National Forest is proposing to establish several 
new recreation fee sites. Recreation fee revenues collected at the new 
recreation fee sites would be used for operation, maintenance, and 
improvement of the sites. An analysis of nearby recreation fee sites 
with similar amenities shows the recreation fees that would be charged 
at the new recreation fee sites are reasonable and typical of similar 
recreation fee sites in the area.

DATES: If approved, the new recreation fee sites would be established 
no earlier than six months following the publication of this notice in 
the Federal Register.

ADDRESSES: Tongass National Forest, Attention: Recreation Fees, 648 
Mission Street, Suite 110, Federal Building, Ketchikan, AK 99901-6591.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Suomala, Recreation and 
Wilderness Program Manager, (907) 228-6232, [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act 
(16 U.S.C. 6803(b)) directs the Secretary of Agriculture to publish a 
six-month advance notice in the Federal Register of establishment of 
new recreation fee sites. In accordance with Forest Service Handbook 
2309.13, Chapter 30, the Forest Service will publish the proposed new 
recreation fee sites in local newspapers and other local publications 
for public comment. Most of the new recreation fee revenues would be 
spent where they are collected to enhance the visitor experience at the 
new recreation fee sites.
    An expanded amenity recreation fee of $12 per night would be 
charged for the Sawmill Creek Campground. An expanded amenity 
recreation fee of $30 per hour for groups up to 74 people would be 
charged for the Eagle Shelter, King Salmon Shelter, and Coho Shelter 
group picnic sites; and an expanded amenity recreation fee of $20 per 
night for groups up to 20 people would be charged for the Sawmill Creek 
Group Campground. In addition, an expanded amenity recreation fee of 
$25 per day for groups up to 30 people would be charged for the Sawmill 
Creek Group Picnic Shelter. An expanded amenity recreation fee of $35 
per night would be charged for rental of Deer Mountain Shelter Cabin, 
and an expanded amenity recreation fee of $75 per night would be 
charged for rental of Signal Creek Cabin. A new season pass costing $80 
per person would be offered for Fish Creek Wildlife Observation Site.
    Expenditures from recreation fee revenues collected at the new 
recreation fee sites would enhance recreation opportunities, improve 
customer service, and address maintenance needs. Reservations for the 
campgrounds and cabins at the new recreation fee sites could be made 
online at www.recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777. Reservations 
would cost $8.00 per reservation.

    Dated: October 2, 2023.
Jacqueline Emanuel,
Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2023-22301 Filed 10-5-23; 8:45 am]
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