[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 110 (Thursday, June 6, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 48362]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-12420]



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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Proposed Recreation Fee Sites

AGENCY: Forest Service, Agriculture (USDA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests are proposing 
to establish several recreation fee sites. Recreation fee revenues 
collected at the proposed 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 proposed 
recreation fees that would be charged at the proposed recreation fee 
sites are reasonable and typical of similar recreation fee sites in the 
area.

DATES: If approved, the proposed recreation fees and proposed 
recreation fee sites would be established no earlier than six months 
following the publication of this notice in the Federal Register.

ADDRESSES: Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests, 4931 Broad River 
Road, Columbia, South Carolina 29212.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: JaSal Morris, Forest Supervisor, (803) 
561-4000 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 recreation 
fee sites. In accordance with Forest Service Handbook 2309.13, Chapter 
30, the Forest Service will publish the proposed recreation fee sites 
and proposed recreation fees in local newspapers and other local 
publications for public comment. Most of the proposed recreation fees 
would be spent where they are collected to enhance the visitor 
experience at the proposed recreation fee sites.
    A proposed expanded amenity recreation fee of $35 per day for 
groups up to 40 people would be charged for Chattooga and Yellow Branch 
group picnic sites.
    Expenditures of proposed recreation fees collected at the proposed 
recreation fee sites would enhance recreation opportunities, improve 
customer service, and address maintenance needs. Once public 
involvement is complete, these proposed recreation fee sites and 
proposed recreation fees will be reviewed by a Recreation 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. 2024-12420 Filed 6-5-24; 8:45 am]
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