87 FR 150 pg. 47958 - Notice of Proposed New Fee Sites
Type: NOTICEVolume: 87Number: 150Page: 47958
Page: 47958FR document: [FR Doc. 2022-16764 Filed 8-4-22; 8:45 am]
Agency: Agriculture Department
Sub Agency: Forest Service
Official PDF Version: PDF Version
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Notice of Proposed New Fee Sites
AGENCY:
Forest Service, Agriculture (USDA).
ACTION:
Notice of proposed new fee sites.
SUMMARY:
The Coronado National Forest is proposing to charge new fees at multiple recreation sites listed in SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION of this notice. Funds from fees would be used for operation, maintenance, and improvements of these recreation sites. An analysis of nearby developed recreation sites with similar amenities shows the proposed fees are reasonable and typical of similar sites in the area.
DATES:
If approved, the new fees would be implemented no earlier than six months following the publication of this notice in the Federal Register .
ADDRESSES:
Coronado National Forest, 711 S 14th Avenue, Safford, AZ 85546.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
George Garcia, Safford District Ranger, 928-348-1974 or george.garcia2@usda.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The Federal Recreation Lands Enhancement Act (Title VII, Pub. L. 108-447) directed the Secretary of Agriculture to publish a six-month advance notice in the Federal Register whenever new recreation fee areas are established. The fees are only proposed at this time and will be determined upon further analysis and public comment. Reasonable fees, paid by users of these sites, will help ensure that the Forest can continue maintaining and improving recreation sites like this for future generations.
This proposal includes two recreation rentals: Canelo Ranger Station Cabin proposed at $125 a night and Canelo Ranger Residence proposed at $175 per night. In addition, this proposal would implement new fees at $8 day-use fee per vehicle or $10 per week per vehicle at Arcadia and Hospital Flat. The Coronado National Forest Annual Pass as well as the full suite of Interagency passes would be honored at the day use sites.
New fees would provide increased visitor opportunities, as well as increased staffing to address operations and maintenance needs and enhance customer service. Once public involvement is complete, these new fees will be reviewed by a Recreation Resource Advisory Committee prior to a final decision and implementation.
Advanced reservations for the cabins will be available through www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. The reservation service charges an $8.00 fee for reservations.
Dated: August 1, 2022.
Sandra Watts,
Acting Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2022-16764 Filed 8-4-22; 8:45 am]
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