[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 143 (Thursday, July 25, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 60353-60354]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-16382]


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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 Tongass 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: Tongass National Forest, Attention: Recreation Fees, 648 
Mission Street, Suite 110, Federal Building, Ketchikan, AK 99901-6591.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Suomala, Recreation Program 
Manager, 907-802-4229, [email protected].

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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 El Cap Campground. In addition, a proposed expanded 
amenity recreation fee of $75 per night would be charged for rental of 
El Cap, Woodpecker, Little Lake, and Herbert Glacier View cabins; a 
proposed expanded amenity recreation fee of $65 per night would be 
charged for rental of the Perseverance Lake cabin; and a proposed 
expanded amenity recreation fee of $125 per night would be charged for 
rental of the Mendenhall Campground cabin.
    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 and 
cabins 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. 2024-16382 Filed 7-24-24; 8:45 am]
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