[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: 2023-25874]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Proposed New Recreation Fee Site

AGENCY: Forest Service, Agriculture (USDA).

ACTION: Notice.

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

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

ADDRESSES: San Bernardino National Forest, 602 South Tippecanoe Avenue, 
San Bernardino, California 92408.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jonar Rodrigo, Recreation Fee Program 
Manager--Southern Zone, 909-382-2622 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 site 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 site.
    A standard amenity recreation fee of $5 per day per vehicle would 
be charged at Big Pine Flat Off-Highway Vehicle Staging Area. The 
Adventure Pass and the America the Beautiful--the National Parks and 
Federal Recreational Lands Pass would be honored at this standard 
amenity recreation fee site.
    Expenditures from recreation fee revenues collected at the new 
recreation fee site would enhance recreation opportunities, improve 
customer service, and address maintenance needs. Once public 
involvement is complete, the new fee will be reviewed by a Recreation 
Resource Advisory Committee prior to a final decision and 
implementation.

    Dated: November 17, 2023.
Jacqueline Emanuel,
Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2023-25874 Filed 11-21-23; 8:45 am]
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