[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 147 (Wednesday, July 31, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 61397-61398]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-16867]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Proposed New Recreation Fee Sites

AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Chippewa National Forest is 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: Chippewa National Forest, Attention: Michelle Heiker, 200 
Ash Avenue NW, Cass Lake, Minnesota 56633.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michelle Heiker, Recreation Program 
Manager, (218) 259-2664 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 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.
    An expanded amenity recreation fee of $40 per night would be 
charged for rental of Joyce and Mary Louise Cabins.
    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 Recreation Resource Advisory Committee prior to a final

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decision and implementation. Reservations for the cabins could be made 
online at www.recreation.gov or by calling (877)-444-6777. Reservations 
would cost $8.00 per reservation.

    Dated: July 26, 2024.
Jacqueline Emanuel,
Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2024-16867 Filed 7-30-24; 8:45 am]
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