81 FR 55172 - Notice of New Fee Site; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (Title VIII, Pub. L. 108-447)
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 160 (August 18, 2016)
Forest Service
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 160 (August 18, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-19714 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 160 (Thursday, August 18, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 55172-55173] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-19714] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Notice of New Fee Site; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (Title VIII, Pub. L. 108-447) AGENCY: Tongass National Forest, USDA Forest Service ACTION: Notice of new fee site. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Tongass National Forest is proposing to charge a $75 fee for the overnight rental of the Deep Bay Cabin. This facility is available for recreation use through the National Recreation Reservation Service, at www.recreation.gov. The Forest has decided to offer the cabin, through www.recreation.gov prior to charging a rental fee. Public feedback based on cabin rentals in the Alaska Region have consistently demonstrated that people appreciate and enjoy the availability of rental cabins. Funds from the rental will be used for the continued operation and maintenance of the facilities. The cabin rental fee is only proposed and will be determined upon further analysis and public comment. DATES: Public comment on the proposal for Deep Bay Cabin to begin charging a rental fee will be received through December 2016. Starting in January 2017 comments will be compiled, analyzed and shared with the Alaska Region Fee Board. Should the fee proposal move forward, the rental rate of $75 per night will likely begin in February 2017. ADDRESSES: Forest Supervisor, Tongass National Forest, 648 Mission Street, Ketchikan, AK 99901. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lisa Fluharty, Recreation Fee Coordinator, (907) 228-6331. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Recreation Lands Enhancement Act (Title VII, P.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. This new fee will be reviewed by the Alaska Region Fee Board prior to a final decision and implementation. The Tongass National Forest provides multiple cabins located in a variety of forest environments ranging from ocean shore, lakeshore, to mountain and alpine settings. These cabins serve as a base camp for forest visitors for hiking, hunting, fishing, OHV riding and nature touring activities. These cabins are important for access and maintaining traditional recreation activities, including subsistence hunting and fishing. The Deep Bay Cabin is fully accessible and includes a wheelchair ramp from the parking lot to the cabin. It is a large group cabin and can accommodate up to 12 people. It consists of two buildings connected by a large deck which is partially covered. Each building has sleeping rooms and a common room. There are oil stoves for heat (not cooking). There is a small storage shed, an outside fire grill, and outhouse. It is a simple facility, with no electricity, trash service or running water. The cabin is located near Deep Bay on Zarembo Island. It is accessible year-around by float plane or boat. [[Page 55173]] A cabin rental analysis performed in 2015 for the cabins in the Alaska Region has shown that people desire having this type of recreation experience on the Tongass National Forest. The proposed $75 per night cabin rental fee for Deep Bay Cabin is consistent with the fee charged at the only other large group cabin on the Tongass National Forest and is both reasonable and acceptable for this sort of unique recreation experience. People interested in renting the facility will need to go through the National Recreation Reservation Service, at www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. The National Recreation Reservation Service charges a $9 fee for online reservations and a $10 fee for phone in reservations. Dated: August 11, 2016. M. Earl Stewart, Forest Supervisor, Tongass National Forest. [FR Doc. 2016-19714 Filed 8-17-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3411-15-P
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Type of Request: Revision to and performance of the functions of the www.recreation.gov. The Forest has
extension of approval of an information Agency, including whether the decided to offer the cabin, through
collection. information will have practical utility; www.recreation.gov prior to charging a
Abstract: Under the Animal Health (2) Evaluate the accuracy of our rental fee. Public feedback based on
Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 8301 et seq.), estimate of the burden of the collection cabin rentals in the Alaska Region have
the Animal and Plant Health Inspection of information, including the validity of consistently demonstrated that people
Service (APHIS) of the U.S. Department the methodology and assumptions used; appreciate and enjoy the availability of
of Agriculture is authorized, among (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and rental cabins. Funds from the rental will
other things, to prohibit or restrict the clarity of the information to be be used for the continued operation and
interstate movement of animals and collected; and maintenance of the facilities. The cabin
animal products to prevent the (4) Minimize the burden of the rental fee is only proposed and will be
dissemination within the United States collection of information on those who determined upon further analysis and
of animal diseases and pests and for are to respond, through use, as public comment.
conducting programs to detect, control, appropriate, of automated, electronic, DATES: Public comment on the proposal
and eradicate pests and diseases of mechanical, and other collection for Deep Bay Cabin to begin charging a
livestock. In connection with this technologies; e.g., permitting electronic rental fee will be received through
mission, APHIS participates in a submission of responses. December 2016. Starting in January
cooperative State/Federal tuberculosis Estimate of burden: The public 2017 comments will be compiled,
eradication program, which is a national reporting burden for this collection of analyzed and shared with the Alaska
program to eliminate tuberculosis from information is estimated to average 0.33 Region Fee Board. Should the fee
the United States. This program is hours per response. proposal move forward, the rental rate
conducted under various States’ Respondents: State animal health
authorities supplemented by Federal of $75 per night will likely begin in
officials, producers and owners February 2017.
authorities regulating the interstate (including feedlot owners), accredited
movement of affected animals. veterinarians, laboratory personnel, and ADDRESSES: Forest Supervisor, Tongass
The tuberculosis regulations professional appraisers. National Forest, 648 Mission Street,
contained in 9 CFR part 77 provide Estimated annual number of Ketchikan, AK 99901.
several levels of tuberculosis risk respondents: 4,574. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lisa
classifications to be applied to States Estimated annual number of Fluharty, Recreation Fee Coordinator,
and zones within States, and classify responses per respondent: 20. (907) 228–6331.
States and zones according to their Estimated annual number of SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
tuberculosis risk. The regulations responses: 90,453. Federal Recreation Lands Enhancement
restrict the interstate movement of Estimated total annual burden on Act (Title VII, P.L. 108–447) directed the
cattle, bison, and captive cervids from respondents: 29,514 hours. (Due to Secretary of Agriculture to publish a six
the various classes of States or zones to averaging, the total annual burden hours month advance notice in the Federal
prevent the spread of tuberculosis. may not equal the product of the annual
These regulations include, but are not Register whenever new recreation fee
number of responses multiplied by the areas are established. This new fee will
limited to, information collection reporting burden per response.)
activities, such as memoranda of be reviewed by the Alaska Region Fee
All responses to this notice will be Board prior to a final decision and
understanding; agreements; reports; summarized and included in the request
testing records and status reports; plans, implementation.
for OMB approval. All comments will The Tongass National Forest provides
permits, and certificates; specimen also become a matter of public record.
submissions; risk surveys; proceeds multiple cabins located in a variety of
from animals, animal products, and Done in Washington, DC, this 12th day of forest environments ranging from ocean
August 2016. shore, lakeshore, to mountain and
materials sold for salvage; appraisal and
indemnity claims; labeling; and Kevin Shea, alpine settings. These cabins serve as a
recordkeeping. Administrator, Animal and Plant Health base camp for forest visitors for hiking,
The information collection Inspection Service. hunting, fishing, OHV riding and nature
requirements above are currently [FR Doc. 2016–19733 Filed 8–17–16; 8:45 am] touring activities. These cabins are
approved by the Office of Management BILLING CODE 3410–34–P important for access and maintaining
and Budget (OMB) under OMB Control traditional recreation activities,
Number 0579–0146, Tuberculosis, and including subsistence hunting and
OMB Control Number 0579–0412, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE fishing.
Approved Tests for Bovine Tuberculosis The Deep Bay Cabin is fully
Forest Service accessible and includes a wheelchair
in Cervids. After OMB approves this
combined information collection ramp from the parking lot to the cabin.
Notice of New Fee Site; Federal Lands
package (0579–0146), APHIS will retire It is a large group cabin and can
Recreation Enhancement Act (Title VIII,
OMB Control Number 0579–0412. accommodate up to 12 people. It
Pub. L. 108–447)
We are asking OMB to approve our consists of two buildings connected by
use of these information collection AGENCY: Tongass National Forest, USDA a large deck which is partially covered.
activities, as described, for an additional Forest Service Each building has sleeping rooms and a
3 years. ACTION: Notice of new fee site. common room. There are oil stoves for
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The purpose of this notice is to solicit heat (not cooking). There is a small
comments from the public (as well as SUMMARY: The Tongass National Forest storage shed, an outside fire grill, and
affected agencies) concerning our is proposing to charge a $75 fee for the outhouse. It is a simple facility, with no
information collection. These comments overnight rental of the Deep Bay Cabin. electricity, trash service or running
will help us: This facility is available for recreation water. The cabin is located near Deep
(1) Evaluate whether the collection of use through the National Recreation Bay on Zarembo Island. It is accessible
information is necessary for the proper Reservation Service, at year-around by float plane or boat.
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A cabin rental analysis performed in guardrails, erosion control facilities, and property, to which they assert they are
2015 for the cabins in the Alaska Region drainage facilities. entitled under the Alaska National
has shown that people desire having DATES: Comments concerning the scope Interest Lands Conservation Act
this type of recreation experience on the of the analysis must be received by (ANILCA).
Tongass National Forest. The proposed October 3, 2016. The draft Proposed Action
$75 per night cabin rental fee for Deep environmental impact statement is
Bay Cabin is consistent with the fee expected to be available for public The Proposed Action is to grant an
charged at the only other large group review in the March of 2017 and the easement to Berlaimont to improve
cabin on the Tongass National Forest final environmental impact statement is (pave), utilize, and maintain segments of
and is both reasonable and acceptable expected in the June of 2017. the existing NFSR 774 (1.04 miles) and
for this sort of unique recreation NFSR 780 (3.09 miles), which grants
ADDRESSES: Send written comments to
experience. People interested in renting access to the southeastern corner of the
Scott Fitzwilliams, Forest Supervisor, c/
the facility will need to go through the property only.
o Matt Klein, Realty Specialist, White
National Recreation Reservation River National Forest, P.O. Box 190, Possible Alternatives
Service, at www.recreation.gov or by Minturn, CO 81645. Comments may also
calling 1–877–444–6777. The National An alternative will also be analyzed
be sent via email to matthewklein@ that includes the proposed action with
Recreation Reservation Service charges fs.fed.us (include ‘‘Berlaimont Estate
a $9 fee for online reservations and a the addition of constructing, utilizing,
Access Route EIS’’ in the subject line), and maintaining a new road segment
$10 fee for phone in reservations. electronically at https://cara.ecosystem- (1.16 miles) across NFS lands in order
Dated: August 11, 2016. management.org/Public// to access the northern portion of the
M. Earl Stewart, CommentInput?Project=50041, or via subject property.
Forest Supervisor, Tongass National Forest. facsimile to (970) 827–9343.
[FR Doc. 2016–19714 Filed 8–17–16; 8:45 am] All comments, including names and Responsible Official
BILLING CODE 3411–15–P
addresses when provided, are placed in The Responsible Official is Mr. Scott
the record and are available for public Fitzwilliams, Forest Supervisor, c/o
inspection and copying. The public may Matt Klein, Realty Specialist, White
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE inspect comments received at the Holy River National Forest, P.O. Box 190,
Cross Ranger Station, 24747 U.S. Minturn, CO 81645.
Forest Service Highway 24, Minturn, CO 81645.
Visitors are encouraged to call ahead to Nature of Decision To Be Made
White River National Forest; Eagle (970) 827–5715 to facilitate entry into Based on the analysis that will be
County, CO; Berlaimont Estates the building. documented in the forthcoming EIS, the
Access Route EIS
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Responsible Official will decide
AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA. Additional information related to the whether or not to implement, in whole
ACTION:Notice of intent to prepare an project can be obtained from the project or in part, the Proposed Action or
environmental impact statement. Web page: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/ another alternative that may be
nepa_project_exp.php?project=50041 or developed by the Forest Service as a
SUMMARY: Berlaimont Estates LLC by contacting Matt Klein, Realty result of scoping.
(Berlaimont) owns a 680-acre private Specialist, Eagle/Holy Cross Ranger
inholding (subject property) within the Scoping Process
District, 24747 US Hwy 24, P.O. Box
White River National Forest to the north 190, Minturn, Colorado 81645. Mr. This Notice of Intent initiates the
of Interstate 70 in the vicinity of Klein can be reached by phone at (970) scoping process, which guides the
Edwards, Colorado. Berlaimont intends 827–5182 or by email at matthewklein@ development of the Environmental
on the developing the property as 19 fs.fed.us. Impact Statement (EIS). The Forest
individual residential lots, with each at Individuals who use Service is soliciting comments from
least 35 acres in size. Currently, the telecommunication devices for the deaf Federal, State and local agencies and
subject property may be accessed by (TDD) may call the Federal Information other individuals or organizations that
National Forest System Roads (NFSR) Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339 may be interested in or affected by
774 and 780, which connects to the between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Eastern implementation of the proposed project.
southeastern corner of this horseshoe- Time, Monday through Friday. Public questions and comments
shaped subject property. Berlaimont has SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: regarding this proposal are an integral
applied for an easement to construct, part of this environmental analysis
improve, utilize, and maintain an access Estimated Dates process. Input provided by interested
road for reliable, year-round vehicular The draft Environmental Impact and/or affected individuals,
access to reach the developable areas Statement is expected March of 2017, organizations and governmental
(northern portion) of the subject and the final Environmental Impact agencies will be used to identify
property. Specifically, Berlaimont is Statement is expected June of 2017. alternative actions and resource issues
proposing to improve segments of the that will be analyzed in the EIS. The
existing NFSR 774 (1.04 miles) and Purpose and Need for Action Forest Service will identify significant
NFSR 780 (3.09 miles), as well as The purpose of the proposed project issues raised during the scoping
construct a new road segment (1.16 is to provide reliable, year-round process, and use them to formulate
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miles) across additional National Forest vehicular access to the developable alternatives, prescribe mitigation
System (NFS) lands in order to access portions of Berlaimont’s private measures and project design features, or
the northern portion of the subject inholding property. analyze environmental effects.
property. Improvements would consist The need for the proposed project is A public open house meeting will be
of constructing a 20′-wide asphalt road that the existing NSFRs may not provide held on Wednesday, September 7th,
with a 3′ gravel shoulder, vehicle adequate access to secure reasonable use 2016 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the
turnouts, retaining walls, traffic signs, and enjoyment of the Berlaimont’s Edwards facility for Eagle County EMS/
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| Action | Notice of new fee site. | |
| Dates | Public comment on the proposal for Deep Bay Cabin to begin charging a rental fee will be received through December 2016. Starting in January 2017 comments will be compiled, analyzed and shared with the Alaska Region Fee Board. Should the fee proposal move forward, the rental rate of $75 per night will likely begin in February 2017. | |
| Contact | Lisa Fluharty, Recreation Fee Coordinator, (907) 228-6331. | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 55172 |
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