[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 143 (Thursday, July 25, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 60352]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-16375]


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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 Daniel Boone 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 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: Daniel Boone National Forest, Attention: Recreation Fees, 
1700 Bypass Road, Winchester, KY 40391.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tim Eling, Public Affairs Staff 
Officer, 859-745-3145, [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 $5 for 1 day per 
vehicle, $7 for multiple days per vehicle, and $50 per season or year 
per vehicle would be charged at Hightop, Rockcastle Ramp, and Mouth of 
Laurel boating developed recreation sites. In addition, a proposed 
standard amenity recreation fee of $5 per day per vehicle, $7 for 
multiple days per vehicle, and $50 per season or year per vehicle would 
be charged at Paleo, Pioneer, Rock Bridge Recreation Area, Sandstone, 
Sky Bridge Recreation Area, Stanton Sheltowee, Tarr Kiln, Osborne Bend, 
Auxier Ridge, Bison Way, Chimney Top Overlook, Indian Creek 1, East 
Fork Indian Creek 2, Fort Ancient, Grays Arch, Half Moon, Archaic, 
Martins Fork, and Woodland developed recreation sites. The Daniel Boone 
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 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. Developed 
recreation sites 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. 2024-16375 Filed 7-24-24; 8:45 am]
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