81 FR 62705 - Notice of New Fee Sites; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, (Title VIII, Pub. L. 108-447)

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 176 (September 12, 2016)

The Nez Perce--Clearwater National Forests is proposing to charge fees at the following sites:

[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 176 (Monday, September 12, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 62705-62706]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-21833]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Notice of New Fee Sites; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement 
Act, (Title VIII, Pub. L. 108-447)

AGENCY: Nez Perce--Clearwater National Forests, USDA Forest Service.

ACTION: Notice of new fee sites.

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SUMMARY: The Nez Perce--Clearwater National Forests is proposing to 
charge fees at the following sites:


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     Aquarius--Purple Beach Group Site, North Fork Ranger 
District: Proposed fee of $15 per night and an additional $5 extra 
vehicle, per night fee for more than 2 vehicles. The adjacent day 
use picnic area will remain free to public use.
     Cedar Flats Sewer Dump Station, Fenn Ranger Station, 
Moose Creek Ranger District: Proposed fee of $10 per use/waste dump.
     Elk River Day Use Picnic & Group Shelter, Palouse 
Ranger District: Proposed fee of $25 daily rental of the group day 
use facilities which includes a large group shelter, with a maximum 
capacity of 150 persons and parking for 30 vehicles. Advance 
reservations for this site will be available through the National 
Recreation Reservation System.
     Fish Creek Group Site, Salmon River Ranger District: 
Proposed fee of $25 per night with a maximum capacity of 75 and 20 
vehicles. Advance reservations for this site will be available 
through the National Recreation Reservation System.
     Gold Meadows Cabin Rental, Lochsa/Powell Ranger 
District: Proposed fee of $40 per night. Advance reservations for 
this site will be available through the National Recreation 
Reservation System.
     Liz Creek Cabin Rental, North Fork Ranger District: 
Proposed fee of $40 per night. Advance reservations for this site 
will be available through the National Recreation Reservation 
System.
     Lolo Creek Campground, Lochsa/Powell Ranger District: 
Proposed fee of $12 per night.
     Partridge Creek Campground, Palouse Ranger District; 
Proposed fee of $12 per night.
     Scurvy Mountain Lookout Rental, North Fork Ranger 
District: Proposed fee of $45 per night. Advance reservations for 
this site will be available through the National Recreation 
Reservation System.
     Wallow Mountain Lookout Rental, North Fork Ranger 
District: Proposed fee of $45 per night. Advance reservations for 
this site will be available through the National Recreation 
Reservation System.

    Additional construction is required at Partridge Creek Campground 
prior to implementation of proposed fee, and is planned to occur in 
2016 and 2017. No fee will be charged prior to completion. The four 
proposed cabin and fire lookout rentals have not been available for 
recreation use prior to this date. Rentals of other cabins and lookouts 
on the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests have shown that people 
appreciate and enjoy the opportunity and availability of these rentals.
    The proposed campgrounds, day use group shelters, and dump station 
have been previously open for public use, free of charge; however, all 
these sites have received upgrades and the 2014 Recreation Facility 
Analysis recommended considering fees be implemented to continue the 
availability and provision of services. Funds generated at these sites 
will be used for the continued operation and maintenance, upkeep of 
facilities, and improvements as feasible. These fees are only proposed 
and will be determined upon further analysis and public comment.

DATES: Send any comments about these fee proposals by October 14, 2016 
so comments can be compiled, analyzed, and shared with the Bureau of 
Land Management (BLM) Coeur d'Alene Resource Advisory Committee. With 
the exception of the Partridge Creek Campground, the proposed effective 
date of implementation of proposed new fees will be no earlier than six 
months after publication of this notice.

ADDRESSES: Cheryl Probert, Forest Supervisor, Nez Perce--Clearwater 
National Forests, 903 3rd Street, Kamiah, Idaho 83536 or Email to 
[email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Diana Jones, Landscape Architect Nez 
Perce--Clearwater National Forests at 208-476-8239 or 
[email protected]; Information about proposed fee changes can also be 
found on the Nez Perce--Clearwater National Forests Web site at http://www.fs.usda.gov/nezperceclearwater.

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. Once public involvement is 
complete, these new fees will be reviewed by the BLM Coeur d'Alene 
Resource Advisory Committee prior to a final decision and 
implementation.
    A business analysis of the proposed new fee sites listed has shown 
that people desire having a variety of recreation opportunities and 
experiences throughout the Nez Perce--Clearwater National Forests, such 
as group camping, cabin and lookout rentals and single family camping. 
A market analysis of surrounding recreation sites with similar 
amenities indicates that the proposed fees are comparable and 
reasonable.
    People wanting to reserve the identified sites will need to do so 
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 per reservation.

    Dated: September 1, 2016.
Cheryl F. Probert,
Nez Perce--Clearwater Forest Supervisor.
[FR Doc. 2016-21833 Filed 9-9-16; 8:45 am]
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