[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 110 (Thursday, June 6, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 48361]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-12411]


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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 George Washington and Jefferson 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: George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, 5162 
Valleypointe Parkway, Roanoke, VA 24019.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Hummel, Public Affairs 
Specialist, by phone at (540) 520-7549 or by email at 
[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 $14 per night would be 
charged for Hawk, Little Fort, Wolf Gap, and Oronoco Campgrounds. An 
expanded amenity recreation fee of $16 per night would be charged for 
Walnut Flats Campground. An expanded amenity recreation fee of $30 per 
night for groups up to 10 people and $50 per night for groups up to 25 
people would be charged for Steel Bridge group campground. In addition, 
an expanded amenity recreation fee of $100 per night would be charged 
for rental of North Creek Cabin, and an expanded amenity recreation fee 
of $125 per night would be charged for rental of Glen Alton Cabin. A 
standard amenity recreation fee of $5 per day per vehicle would be 
charged at Elizabeth Furnace, Glen Alton Interpretive Site, Hanging 
Rock, Interior Whistlestop, Lake Keokee, and Roaring Run Furnace 
developed recreation sites. The George Washington and Jefferson 
National Forest Day Use Pass and the America the Beautiful--the 
National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass would be honored at 
these standard amenity recreation fee sites.
    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 recreation fees will be reviewed by 
a Resource Advisory Committee prior to a final decision and 
implementation. Reservations for campgrounds and cabins could be made 
online at www.recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777. Reservations 
would cost $8.00 per reservation.

    Dated: May 31, 2024.
Jacqueline Emanuel,
Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2024-12411 Filed 6-5-24; 8:45 am]
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