[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 143 (Thursday, July 25, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 60352-60353]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-16374]


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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 Monongahela National Forest is proposing to establish 
several recreation fee sites. Proposed recreation fees collected at the 
proposed recreation fee sites would be used for operation, maintenance, 
and improvement of the sites. An analysis of nearby recreation

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

ADDRESSES: Monongahela National Forest, Attention: Recreation Fees, 200 
Sycamore Street, Elkins, WV 26241.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: W.J. Cober, Forest Recreation Program 
Manager, 304-285-1574, [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act 
(16 U.S.C. 6803(b)) requires the Forest Service to publish in the 
Federal Register a six-month advance notice 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 $15 per night would 
be charged for Stonecoal campground. A proposed expanded amenity 
recreation fee of $75 per day for groups of up to 75 people would be 
charged for Seneca Rocks, Summit Lake, and Cranberry Mountain Nature 
Center group picnic sites; and a proposed expanded amenity recreation 
fee of $50 per day for groups of up to 75 people would be charged for 
the Woodbine group picnic site. In addition, a proposed expanded 
amenity recreation fee of $100 per night would be charged for rental of 
Red Oak Lookout.
    Expenditures of 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, the proposed recreation fee sites and proposal 
recreation fees will be reviewed by a Recreation Resource Advisory 
Committee prior to a final decision and implementation. Campgrounds, 
group picnic sites, and lookouts could be reserved online at 
www.recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777. Reservations would cost 
$8.00 per reservation.

    Dated: July 16, 2024.
Jacqueline Emanuel,
Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2024-16374 Filed 7-24-24; 8:45 am]
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