[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 169 (Friday, August 30, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 70592]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-19545]


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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 Black Hills National Forest is proposing to establish 
three recreation fee sites and a special recreation permit. Proposed 
recreation fees collected at the proposed recreation fee sites and for 
the proposed special recreation permit would be used for operation, 
maintenance, and improvement of the sites and the specialized 
recreation use covered by the proposed special recreation permit. 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 and for the proposed special recreation permit are 
reasonable and typical of similar recreation fee sites and specialized 
recreation uses in the area.

DATES: If approved, the proposed recreation fees would be established 
no earlier than six months following the publication of this notice in 
the Federal Register.

ADDRESSES: Black Hills National Forest, Attention: Recreation Fees, 
1019 North 5th Street, Custer, SD 57730.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bradley Block, Recreation Program 
Manager, 605-673-9200 or [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 
proposed recreation fee sites and proposed special recreation permits. 
In accordance with Forest Service Handbook 2309.13, chapter 30, the 
Forest Service will publish the proposed recreation fee sites, proposed 
special recreation permit, 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 and 
in connection with the specialized recreation use covered by the 
proposed special recreation permit.
    A proposed expanded amenity recreation fee of $50 per night would 
be charged for rental of Meeker Cabin. A proposed standard amenity 
recreation fee of $5 per day per vehicle would be charged at Jenny 
Gulch Picnic Site and Wrinkled Rock-Climbing Area. The America the 
Beautiful--the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass would 
be honored at these standard amenity recreation fee sites. A proposed 
special recreation permit and proposed special recreation permit fee of 
$10 per day per vehicle are proposed for the Black Hills Motorized 
Trail Systems.
    Expenditures of recreation fees collected at the proposed 
recreation fee sites and for the proposed special recreation permit 
would enhance recreation opportunities, improve customer service, and 
address maintenance needs. Once public involvement is complete, the 
proposed recreation fee sites, proposed special recreation permit, and 
proposed recreation fees will be reviewed by a Recreation Resource 
Advisory Committee prior to a final decision and implementation. 
Reservations for Meeker Cabin could be made online at 
www.recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777. Reservations would cost 
$8.00 per reservation.

    Dated: August 26, 2024.
Jacqueline Emanuel,
Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2024-19545 Filed 8-29-24; 8:45 am]
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