[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 111 (Friday, June 7, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 48550]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-12541]


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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 National Forests in Alabama are 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: National Forests in Alabama, 2946 Chestnut Street, 
Montgomery, Alabama 36107.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daks Kennedy, Recreation Staff 
Officer, at (344) 241-4470 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.
    A standard amenity recreation fee of $5 per day per vehicle would 
be charged at Natural Bridge Picnic Area 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 recreation fee of $5 per person per day is 
proposed at the Conecuh Westside Shooting Range.
    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.

    Dated: June 3, 2024.
Jacqueline Emanuel,
Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2024-12541 Filed 6-6-24; 8:45 am]
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