[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 230 (Friday, December 1, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 83897]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-26442]


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

ADDRESSES: Lassen National Forest, 2550 Riverside Drive, Susanville, CA 
96130.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Janie Ackley, Recreation Fee 
Coordinator, 530-258-5165 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 $12 per night would be 
charged for the Black Rock, Butte, Echo Lake, Goumaz, and Roxie Peconom 
Campgrounds. An expanded amenity recreation fee of $18 per night would 
be charged for the Bogard Campground.
    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 
Resource Advisory Committee prior to a final decision and 
implementation. Reservations for Black Rock, Butte, Echo Lake, Goumaz, 
and Roxie Peconom, and Bogard Campgrounds could be made online at 
www.recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777. Reservations would cost 
$8.00 per reservation.

    Dated: November 28, 2023.
Troy Heithecker,
Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2023-26442 Filed 11-30-23; 8:45 am]
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