[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 240 (Friday, December 15, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 86877]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-27515]


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

ADDRESSES: Ouachita National Forest, P.O. Box 1270, Hot Springs, 
Arkansas 71902.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bill Jackson, Forest Recreation 
Program Manager, 501-321-5202 or [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 $100 per night would be 
charged for rental of Shady Lake Caretakers Cabin and an additional $10 
per tent adjacent to the cabin. A standard amenity recreation fee of $5 
per day per vehicle would be charged at Little Missouri Falls Day Use 
developed recreation site. 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 $10 per off-highway vehicle (OHV) per day, or a $60 annual pass, is 
proposed at the Wolf Pen Gap OHV Trail Complex.
    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, these new fees will be reviewed by a Resource 
Advisory Committee prior to a final decision and implementation. 
Reservations for the cabin could be made online at www.recreation.gov 
or by calling 877-444-6777. Reservations would cost $8.00 per 
reservation.

    Dated: December 8, 2023.
Jacqueline Emanuel,
Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2023-27515 Filed 12-14-23; 8:45 am]
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