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)
Forest Service
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 176 (September 12, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-21833 |
[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] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Nez Perce--Clearwater National Forests is proposing to charge fees at the following sites: [[Page 62706]]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] BILLING CODE 3411-15-P
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to the Secretary of Agriculture through followed in all appointments to the Ranger District Office. Please call ahead
the Chief of the Forest Service. Council. To ensure that the to facilitate entry into the building.
The purpose of the Council is to recommendations of the Council have FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lee
provide advice on urban and been taken into account the needs of A. Benson, District Ranger by phone at
community forestry and related natural diverse groups served by USDA, the (907) 784–3359 or via email at
resources and make recommendations membership shall include, to the extent labenson@fs.fed.us.
on how USDA can tailor its programs to practicable, individuals with Individuals who use
better serve the needs of the the urban demonstrated ability to represent the telecommunication devices for the deaf
and forestry community of practice. The needs of all racial and ethnic groups, (TDD) may call the Federal Information
Council will perfom the following tasks women and men, and persons with Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339
listed above in the ‘‘Summary Section’’. disabilities. between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.,
Dated: August 31, 2016. Eastern Standard Time, Monday
Advisory Committee Organization
Gregory L. Parham, through Friday.
The Council is currently comprised of SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Assistant Secretary for Administration.
15 members who provide a balanced purpose of the meeting is to: Review
[FR Doc. 2016–21843 Filed 9–9–16; 8:45 am]
and broad representation within each of current and completed projects. We will
the following interests: BILLING CODE 3411–15–P
also review proposals submitted for
(1) Two members representing 2017 through 2019 project years.
national nonprofit forestry and The meeting is open to the public.
conservation citizen organizations; DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
The agenda will include time for people
(2) Three members, one each Forest Service to make oral statements of three minutes
representing State, county, and city and or less. Individuals wishing to make an
town governments; Yakutat Resource Advisory Committee oral statement should request in writing
(3) One member representing the by September 16, 2106 to be scheduled
forest products, nursery, or related AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.
on the agenda. Anyone who would like
industries; ACTION: Notice of meeting.
to bring related matters to the attention
(4) One member representing urban of the committee may file written
forestry, landscape, or design SUMMARY: The Yakutat Resource
Advisory Committee (RAC) will meet in statements with the committee staff
consultants; before or after the meeting. Written
(5) Two members representing Yakutat, Alaska. The committee is
authorized under the Secure Rural comments and requests for time to make
academic institutions with an expertise
Schools and Community Self- oral comments must be sent to Lee A.
in urban and community forestry
Determination Act (the Act) and Benson, District Ranger, P.O. Box 327,
activities;
operates in compliance with the Federal Yakutat, AK 99689 by email to
(6) One member representing state
Advisory Committee Act. The purpose labenson@fs.fed.us, or via facsimile to
forestry agencies or equivalent state
of the committee is to improve (907) 784–3457.
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(10) Two members who are not DATES: The meeting will be held section titled FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
September 28, 29 and 30, 2016 from 6 CONTACT. All reasonable
officers or employees of any
governmental body, one of whom is a p.m. to 8 p.m. accommodation requests are managed
resident of a community with a All RAC meetings are subject to on a case by case basis.
population of less than 50,000 as of the cancellation. For status of meeting prior Dated: August 31, 2016.
most recent census and both of whom to attendance, please contact: Lee A. Lee A. Benson,
have expertise and have been active in Benson, District Ranger and Deisgnated District Ranger.
urban and community forestry. Federal Official, Yakutat Ranger District, [FR Doc. 2016–21803 Filed 9–9–16; 8:45 am]
Members of the Council serve without (907) 784–3359. BILLING CODE 3411–15–P
compensation, but may be reimbursed ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at
for travel expenses while performing the Kwaan Conference Room, 712 Ocean
duties on behalf of the Committee, Cape Drive, Yakutat, Alaska. Send DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
subject to approval by the Designated written comments to Lee A. Benson,
Federal Official (DFO). The Council c/o Forest Service, USDA, P.O. Box 327, Forest Service
meets bi-annually or as often as Yakutat, AK 99689, electronically to
necessary and at such times as labenson@fs.fed.us, or via facsimile to Notice of New Fee Sites; Federal Lands
designated by the DFO. 907–784–3457. Recreation Enhancement Act, (Title
Written comments may be submitted VIII, Pub. L. 108–447)
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES
The appointment of members to the
Council is made by the Secretary. as described under SUPPLEMENTARY AGENCY: Nez Perce—Clearwater
Further information about the Council is INFORMATION. All comments, including National Forests, USDA Forest Service.
posted on the National Urban and names and addresses when provided, ACTION: Notice of new fee sites.
Community Forestry Advisory Council are placed in the record and are
Web site: www.fs.fed.us/ucf.nucfac. available for public inspection and SUMMARY: The Nez Perce—Clearwater
Equal opportunity practices in copying. The public may inspect National Forests is proposing to charge
accordance with USDA policies will be comments received at the Yakutat fees at the following sites:
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• Aquarius—Purple Beach Group Site, used for the continued operation and Dated: September 1, 2016.
North Fork Ranger District: Proposed fee of maintenance, upkeep of facilities, and Cheryl F. Probert,
$15 per night and an additional $5 extra improvements as feasible. These fees are Nez Perce—Clearwater Forest Supervisor.
vehicle, per night fee for more than 2
vehicles. The adjacent day use picnic area only proposed and will be determined [FR Doc. 2016–21833 Filed 9–9–16; 8:45 am]
will remain free to public use. upon further analysis and public BILLING CODE 3411–15–P
• Cedar Flats Sewer Dump Station, Fenn comment.
Ranger Station, Moose Creek Ranger District:
Proposed fee of $10 per use/waste dump. DATES: Send any comments about these DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
• Elk River Day Use Picnic & Group fee proposals by October 14, 2016 so
Shelter, Palouse Ranger District: Proposed fee comments can be compiled, analyzed, Forest Service
of $25 daily rental of the group day use and shared with the Bureau of Land
facilities which includes a large group Rio Grande National Forest; Colorado;
Management (BLM) Coeur d’Alene
shelter, with a maximum capacity of 150 Revision of the Land Management Plan
persons and parking for 30 vehicles. Advance Resource Advisory Committee. With the
for the Rio Grande National Forest
reservations for this site will be available exception of the Partridge Creek
through the National Recreation Reservation Campground, the proposed effective AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.
System. date of implementation of proposed new ACTION:Notice of intent to prepare an
• Fish Creek Group Site, Salmon River fees will be no earlier than six months environmental impact statement.
Ranger District: Proposed fee of $25 per night after publication of this notice.
with a maximum capacity of 75 and 20 SUMMARY: As directed by the National
vehicles. Advance reservations for this site ADDRESSES: Cheryl Probert, Forest Forest Management Act, the USDA
will be available through the National Supervisor, Nez Perce—Clearwater Forest Service is preparing the revised
Recreation Reservation System. National Forests, 903 3rd Street, land management plan (forest plan) for
• Gold Meadows Cabin Rental, Lochsa/ the Rio Grande National Forest. The
Powell Ranger District: Proposed fee of $40 Kamiah, Idaho 83536 or Email to
cprobert@fs.fed.us. agency will prepare an environmental
per night. Advance reservations for this site
will be available through the National impact statement (EIS) for the revised
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: plan. The revised forest plan will
Recreation Reservation System.
• Liz Creek Cabin Rental, North Fork Diana Jones, Landscape Architect Nez supersede the existing forest plan
Ranger District: Proposed fee of $40 per Perce—Clearwater National Forests at previously approved by the responsible
night. Advance reservations for this site will 208–476–8239 or dljones@fs.fed.us; official for the Rio Grande National
be available through the National Recreation Information about proposed fee changes Forest in 1996. The existing forest plan
Reservation System. can also be found on the Nez Perce— has been amended several times since
• Lolo Creek Campground, Lochsa/Powell Clearwater National Forests Web site at its approval. The existing forest plan, as
Ranger District: Proposed fee of $12 per amended, will remain in effect until the
http://www.fs.usda.gov/
night.
nezperceclearwater. revised forest plan is approved. The
• Partridge Creek Campground, Palouse
Ranger District; Proposed fee of $12 per plan will be revised under the 2012
night. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Planning Rule and will provide for
• Scurvy Mountain Lookout Rental, North Federal Recreation Lands Enhancement social, economic and ecological
Fork Ranger District: Proposed fee of $45 per Act (Title VII, Pub. L. 108–447) directed sustainability within Forest Service
night. Advance reservations for this site will the Secretary of Agriculture to publish authority and the inherent capability of
be available through the National Recreation a six month advance notice in the the plan area.
Reservation System. Federal Register whenever new DATES: Comments concerning the scope
• Wallow Mountain Lookout Rental, North
recreation fee areas are established. of the analysis will be accepted
Fork Ranger District: Proposed fee of $45 per
night. Advance reservations for this site will Once public involvement is complete, throughout the entire plan revision
be available through the National Recreation these new fees will be reviewed by the process, however members of the public
Reservation System. BLM Coeur d’Alene Resource Advisory who wish to establish standing to
Committee prior to a final decision and participate in the administrative review
Additional construction is required at
implementation. process must submit substantive formal
Partridge Creek Campground prior to
comments on the plan revision within
implementation of proposed fee, and is A business analysis of the proposed 45 days of the publication of the Legal
planned to occur in 2016 and 2017. No new fee sites listed has shown that Notice in the Valley Courier in
fee will be charged prior to completion. people desire having a variety of accordance with 36 CFR 219 Subpart B.
The four proposed cabin and fire recreation opportunities and ADDRESSES: Comments may be sent in
lookout rentals have not been available experiences throughout the Nez Perce—
for recreation use prior to this date. one of the following ways: (1) Via the
Clearwater National Forests, such as Forest Plan Revision email address:
Rentals of other cabins and lookouts on group camping, cabin and lookout
the Nez Perce-Clearwater National rgnf_forest_plan@fs.fed.us or (2) send or
rentals and single family camping. A deliver written comments to the Rio
Forests have shown that people market analysis of surrounding
appreciate and enjoy the opportunity Grande National Forest’s Supervisor’s
recreation sites with similar amenities Office, Attn: Forest Plan Revision, 1803
and availability of these rentals. indicates that the proposed fees are
The proposed campgrounds, day use W. Highway 160, Monte Vista, CO
comparable and reasonable. 81144.
group shelters, and dump station have
been previously open for public use, People wanting to reserve the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Erin
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES
free of charge; however, all these sites identified sites will need to do so Minks, Forest Planner, eminks@
have received upgrades and the 2014 through the National Recreation fs.fed.us, 719–852–6215 or Mike
Recreation Facility Analysis Reservation Service, at Blakeman, Public Affairs Officer,
recommended considering fees be www.recreation.gov or by calling 1–877– mblakeman@fs.fed.us, 719–852–6212.
implemented to continue the 444–6777. The National Recreation Information on plan revision is also
availability and provision of services. Reservation Service charges a $9 fee per available at the forest Web site
Funds generated at these sites will be reservation. www.fs.usda.gov/riogrande. Individuals
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| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Notices | |
| Action | Notice of new fee sites. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
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