[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 224 (Wednesday, November 22, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 81361]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-25870]


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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 National Forests in North Carolina are 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 fees would be implemented no 
earlier than six months following the publication of this notice in the 
Federal Register.

ADDRESSES: Recreation Fee Proposals, National Forests in North 
Carolina, 160A Zillicoa Street, Asheville, NC 28801.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Logan Free, Recreation Fee 
Coordinator, 828-257-4256 or [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act 
(16 U.S.C. 6803(b)) requires the Forest Service 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 $50 per night for groups up 
to 50 people would be charged for the Yates Place Camp Group 
Campground. A standard amenity recreation fee of $5 per day per vehicle 
would be charged at Cedar Point Day and Flanners Beach developed 
recreation sites. The America the Beautiful--the National Parks and 
Federal Recreational Lands Pass would be honored at these standard 
amenity recreation fee sites. A special recreation permit fee of $5 per 
rider per day or a $30 annual pass is proposed for the Jackrabbit, Wood 
Run, and Pisgah Complex Trail Systems.
    Expenditures from recreation fee revenues collected at the new 
recreation fee sites would enhance recreation opportunities, improve 
customer service, and address maintenance needs. Once public 
involvement is complete, the new recreation fees will be reviewed by a 
Recreation Resource Advisory Committee prior to a final decision and 
implementation. Reservations for group campgrounds could be made online 
at www.recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777. Reservations would 
cost $8.00 per reservation.

    Dated: November 17, 2023.
Jacqueline Emanuel,
Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2023-25870 Filed 11-21-23; 8:45 am]
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