82 FR 56843 - Notice of Intent To Collect Fees at the Guffey Gorge Day-Use Area in Park County, Colorado
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Land Management Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 229 (November 30, 2017)
Bureau of Land Management
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 229 (November 30, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-25836 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 229 (Thursday, November 30, 2017)] [Notices] [Pages 56843-56844] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-25836] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [LLCOF02000 L12200000.AL0000-17X] Notice of Intent To Collect Fees at the Guffey Gorge Day-Use Area in Park County, Colorado AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: Pursuant to applicable provisions of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (FLREA), the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Royal Gorge Field Office is proposing to begin collecting fees for a Standard Amenity Day-Use Site in the Guffey Gorge Day-Use Area, east of Guffey, within Park County, Colorado. In the 2015 Guffey Gorge Management Plan, the BLM designated Guffey Gorge Day-Use Area as a Special Area, where resources require intensive management and control measures for their protection, and a permit system to achieve management objectives. DATES: Comments on the proposed fee changes must be received or postmarked by February 28, 2018 and include a legible full name and address. Applicable May 29, 2018, the BLM will initiate fee collection at the Guffey Gorge Day-Use Area, unless the BLM publishes a Federal Register notice to the contrary. Comments received after the close of the comment period or delivered to an address other than the one listed in this notice may not be considered or included in the administrative record for the proposed fee. ADDRESSES: Documents concerning this fee change may be reviewed at the Royal Gorge Field Office, 3028 E. Main Street, Canon City, CO 81212; phone: 719-269-8500; and online at: https://go.usa.gov/xnKWH. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Linda Skinner, Outdoor Recreation Planner, at the address above. Persons who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Relay Service at 1-800- 877-8339 to contact the above individual during normal business hours. The Service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to leave a message or question with the above individual. You will receive a reply during normal business hours. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In 2013, the BLM began the public planning process for developing a management plan for the 80-acre Guffey Gorge parcel to manage the increasing impacts and conflicts related to high visitation numbers. This process included presentations and site tours with the Resource Advisory Council (RAC), the BLM Solicitor, the Park County Sheriff, and neighboring landowners. The BLM released the draft Business Plan and Guffey Gorge Management Plan Environmental Assessment (EA) for public comment in November 2014. The BLM considered all comments from the EA when preparing the final versions of these documents as well as the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and Decision Record. The BLM signed the FONSI and Decision Record on June 29, 2015. The EA and Business Plan provide management direction for regulating recreational visitation, while minimizing impacts to other resources and providing a high quality experience. The Business Plan analyzed anticipated management costs and a variety of revenue structures to determine a fee that is comparable to fees charged by regional facilities that offer similar amenities. This Business Plan, prepared pursuant to the FLREA and BLM recreation fee program policy, addressed establishing user fees. It established the rationale for charging standard amenity fees, explained the fee collection process, and outlined how the fees would be used at the Guffey Gorge Day-Use Area. [[Page 56844]] This special area qualifies as a site wherein visitors can be charged a fee in conjunction with a Recreation Use Permit (RUP or Permit), authorized under Section 803(h) of the FLREA, 16 U.S.C. 6802(h). In accordance with the FLREA and implementing regulations at 43 CFR 2930, visitors will obtain an RUP upon arrival at the site. Permits/day-use passes will be available at a cost of $6 per vehicle and will be valid from dawn to dusk. The day-use pass will be available for purchase during the summer season (May 15 to September 30). As a standard amenity site within the National System of Public Lands, the fee will be waived on dates specified as fee-free days by the BLM. All applicable Federal Recreational Lands Passes will be accepted. All fees collected will be used to enhance visitor experiences, address environmental impacts and manage conflicting uses at Guffey Gorge Day-Use Area. The BLM has notified and involved the public at each stage of the planning process, including the proposal to collect fees. The BLM posted the Guffey Gorge Business Plan in May 2016, which outlined operational goals of the area and the purpose of the fee program. The Rocky Mountain (formerly Front Range) RAC considered the proposal at its August 19, 2016, meeting and recommended approval. Future adjustments in the fee amount will be made in accordance with the Business Plan and through consultation with the RAC and the public prior to a fee increase. FLREA fee revenue and how the revenue is spent will be posted annually on-site and online at: https://go.usa.gov/xnKWH. Copies of the Business Plan will be available at the Royal Gorge Field Office and online. Comments, including names, street addresses, and other contact information of commenters, will be available for public review at the BLM Royal Gorge Field Office (see ADDRESSES above). Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment--including your personal identifying information--may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 6803(b) and 43 CFR 2932.13. Gregory P. Shoop, Acting BLM Colorado State Director. [FR Doc. 2017-25836 Filed 11-29-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-JB-P
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Research Institute, St. Petersburg, FL; will not consider comments sent by the close of the comment period or
PRT–48288C email or fax or to an address not listed delivered to an address other than the
The applicant requests a permit to in ADDRESSES. one listed in this notice may not be
import biological samples from wild If you submit a comment via http:// considered or included in the
specimens of hawksbill turtle www.regulations.gov, your entire administrative record for the proposed
(Eretmochelys imbricata), loggerhead comment, including any personal fee.
turtle (Caretta caretta), and Kemp’s identifying information, will be posted
ADDRESSES: Documents concerning this
ridley turtle (Lepidochelys kempii), from on the Web site. If you submit a
fee change may be reviewed at the Royal
Panama and Bermuda for the purpose of hardcopy comment that includes
Gorge Field Office, 3028 E. Main Street,
scientific research. This notification personal identifying information, you
Canon City, CO 81212; phone: 719–269–
covers activities to be conducted by the may request at the top of your document
8500; and online at: https://go.usa.gov/
applicant over a 5-year period. that we withhold this information from
xnKWH.
Applicant: White Oak Conservation, public review. However, we cannot
guarantee that we will be able to do so. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Yulee, FL; PRT–43164C
We will post all hardcopy comments Linda Skinner, Outdoor Recreation
The applicant requests a permit to Planner, at the address above. Persons
import 2.2 southern black rhinoceros on http://www.regulations.gov.
who use a telecommunications device
(Diceros bicornis) from Wildlife VI. Authorities for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal
Assignments International (PTY) Ltd., Relay Service at 1–800–877–8339 to
Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16
Gauteng, South Africa, for breeding to contact the above individual during
U.S.C. 1531 et seq.);
enhance the propagation or survival of normal business hours. The Service is
Marine Mammal Protection Act of
the species. This notification is for a available 24 hours a day, seven days a
1972 (16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.).
single import. week, to leave a message or question
Joyce Russell, with the above individual. You will
B. Marine Mammals
Government Information Specialist, Branch receive a reply during normal business
Applicant: University of California, UC of Permits, Division of Management
Davis Stable Isotope Facility, Davis, hours.
Authority.
CA; PRT–32831C [FR Doc. 2017–25782 Filed 11–29–17; 8:45 am]
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In 2013,
The applicant requests a permit to the BLM began the public planning
BILLING CODE 4333–15–P
import small amounts of biological process for developing a management
samples that may be derived from plan for the 80-acre Guffey Gorge parcel
museum, wild-caught or salvaged DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR to manage the increasing impacts and
specimens worldwide for the purpose of conflicts related to high visitation
scientific research for the following Bureau of Land Management numbers. This process included
marine mammal species: manatee presentations and site tours with the
[LLCOF02000 L12200000.AL0000–17X] Resource Advisory Council (RAC), the
(Trichechus manatus, T. inunguis,
T. senegalensis), polar bear (Ursus Notice of Intent To Collect Fees at the BLM Solicitor, the Park County Sheriff,
maritimus), walrus (Odobenus Guffey Gorge Day-Use Area in Park and neighboring landowners. The BLM
rosmarus), dugong (Dugong dugon), sea County, Colorado released the draft Business Plan and
otter (Enhydra lutris lutris, E. l. kenyoni, Guffey Gorge Management Plan
E. l. nereis), and marine otter (Lontra AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Environmental Assessment (EA) for
felina). This notification covers Interior. public comment in November 2014. The
activities to be conducted by the ACTION: Notice. BLM considered all comments from the
applicant over a 5-year period. EA when preparing the final versions of
Applicant: BBC Natural History Unit, SUMMARY: Pursuant to applicable these documents as well as the Finding
London, UK; PRT–53019C provisions of the Federal Lands of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and
Recreation Enhancement Act (FLREA), Decision Record. The BLM signed the
The applicant requests a permit to
the Bureau of Land Management’s FONSI and Decision Record on June 29,
photograph southern sea otters (Enhydra
(BLM) Royal Gorge Field Office is 2015.
lutris nereis) within a 12-month period
proposing to begin collecting fees for a The EA and Business Plan provide
at the Monterey Bay and Elkhorn Slough
Standard Amenity Day-Use Site in the management direction for regulating
areas, California, for the purpose of
Guffey Gorge Day-Use Area, east of recreational visitation, while
education. This notification covers
Guffey, within Park County, Colorado. minimizing impacts to other resources
activities to be conducted by the
In the 2015 Guffey Gorge Management and providing a high quality experience.
applicant over a 5-year period.
Plan, the BLM designated Guffey Gorge The Business Plan analyzed anticipated
IV. Next Steps Day-Use Area as a Special Area, where management costs and a variety of
If the Service decides to issue permits resources require intensive management revenue structures to determine a fee
to any of the applicants listed in this and control measures for their that is comparable to fees charged by
notice, we will publish a notice in the protection, and a permit system to regional facilities that offer similar
Federal Register. You may locate the achieve management objectives. amenities.
Federal Register notice announcing the DATES: Comments on the proposed fee This Business Plan, prepared
permit issuance date by searching in changes must be received or postmarked pursuant to the FLREA and BLM
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES
www.regulations.gov under the permit by February 28, 2018 and include a recreation fee program policy, addressed
number listed in this document. legible full name and address. establishing user fees. It established the
Applicable May 29, 2018, the BLM will rationale for charging standard amenity
V. Public Comments initiate fee collection at the Guffey fees, explained the fee collection
You may submit your comments and Gorge Day-Use Area, unless the BLM process, and outlined how the fees
materials concerning this notice by one publishes a Federal Register notice to would be used at the Guffey Gorge Day-
of the methods listed in ADDRESSES. We the contrary. Comments received after Use Area.
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This special area qualifies as a site Authority: 16 U.S.C. 6803(b) and 43 CFR conservation, and general interests. The
wherein visitors can be charged a fee in 2932.13. RAC provides advice to BLM resource
conjunction with a Recreation Use Gregory P. Shoop, managers regarding management plans
Permit (RUP or Permit), authorized Acting BLM Colorado State Director. and proposed resource actions on public
under Section 803(h) of the FLREA, 16 [FR Doc. 2017–25836 Filed 11–29–17; 8:45 am] land in Utah. The meeting agenda topics
U.S.C. 6802(h). In accordance with the BILLING CODE 4310–JB–P
will include: The Secretary of the
FLREA and implementing regulations at Interior’s priorities, statewide oil and
43 CFR 2930, visitors will obtain an gas leasing, Canyon Country District
RUP upon arrival at the site. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR overview, Monticello Field Office
Permits/day-use passes will be updates, Manti-La Sal National Forest
Bureau of Land Management recreation fee proposal, BLM Utah
available at a cost of $6 per vehicle and
will be valid from dawn to dusk. The [18X L1109AF LLUT980300 recreation donation policy, Utah
day-use pass will be available for L12200000.PM0000–24–1A] Recreation Fee Program Initiative,
purchase during the summer season Proposed Moab Campground Business
Notice of Public Meeting for the Utah Plan, updates on current resource
(May 15 to September 30). As a standard
Resource Advisory Council management planning efforts and major
amenity site within the National System
of Public Lands, the fee will be waived AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, projects, and RAC work projects and
on dates specified as fee-free days by the Interior. business.
BLM. All applicable Federal ACTION: Notice of public meeting. A public comment period will take
Recreational Lands Passes will be place on December 12 from 11:00 a.m.
accepted. All fees collected will be used SUMMARY: In accordance with the to 11:30 a.m., when the public may
to enhance visitor experiences, address Federal Land Policy and Management address the RAC. Depending on the
Act, the Federal Advisory Committee
environmental impacts and manage number of people who wish to speak,
Act, and the Federal Lands Recreation
conflicting uses at Guffey Gorge Day- and the time available, the time for
Enhancement Act, the U.S. Department
Use Area. of the Interior, Bureau of Land individual comments may be limited.
The BLM has notified and involved Management’s (BLM) Utah Resource Written comments may also be sent to
the public at each stage of the planning Advisory Council (RAC) will meet as the BLM Utah State Office at the address
process, including the proposal to indicated below. listed in the ADDRESSES section of this
collect fees. The BLM posted the Guffey DATES: The Utah RAC will hold a public
notice. On December 11, 2017, the RAC
Gorge Business Plan in May 2016, meeting on December 11 and 12, 2017. will have a field tour of the Indian Creek
which outlined operational goals of the On December 11, the RAC will meet area to gain familiarity with BLM issues
area and the purpose of the fee program. from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. A field tour in southeast Utah, including recreation
The Rocky Mountain (formerly Front of the Indian Creek area is scheduled on uses, travel management, and
Range) RAC considered the proposal at December 11 from 11:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. partnerships.
its August 19, 2016, meeting and On December 12, the RAC will meet The meeting and field tour are open
recommended approval. Future from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. to the public; however, transportation,
adjustments in the fee amount will be ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at lodging, and meals are the responsibility
made in accordance with the Business the Hideout Community Center, 648 of the participating individuals.
Plan and through consultation with the Hideout Way, Monticello, Utah, 84535. Before including your address, phone
RAC and the public prior to a fee Field tour participants will depart from
number, email address, or other
increase. FLREA fee revenue and how the Hideout Community Center,
personal identifying information in your
the revenue is spent will be posted Monticello, Utah. Written comments
comments, please be aware that your
annually on-site and online at: https:// may be sent to the BLM Utah State
Office, 440 West 200 South, Suite 500, entire comment, including your
go.usa.gov/xnKWH. Copies of the personal identifying information, may
Business Plan will be available at the Salt Lake City, Utah 84101.
be made publicly available at any time.
Royal Gorge Field Office and online. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lola
Bird, Public Affairs Specialist, BLM, While you can ask us in your comment
Comments, including names, street Utah State Office, 440 West 200 South, to withhold your personal identifying
addresses, and other contact Suite 500, Salt Lake City, Utah 84101; information from public review, we
information of commenters, will be phone (801) 539–4033; or by email at cannot guarantee that we will be able to
available for public review at the BLM lbird@blm.gov. If you wish to attend the do so.
Royal Gorge Field Office (see ADDRESSES field tour, contact Ms. Bird no later than Authority: 43 CFR 1784.4–2.
above). Before including your address, December 6, 2017. Persons who use a
phone number, email address, or other telecommunications device for the deaf Edwin L. Roberson,
personal identifying information in your (TDD) may call the Federal Relay State Director.
comment, you should be aware that Service (FRS) at 1–800–877–8339 to [FR Doc. 2017–25835 Filed 11–29–17; 8:45 am]
your entire comment—including your leave a message or question for the BILLING CODE 4310–DQ–P
personal identifying information—may above individual. The FRS is available
be made publicly available at any time. 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES
While you can ask us in your comment Replies are provided during normal
to withhold your personal identifying business hours.
information from public review, we SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Utah
cannot guarantee that we will be able to RAC consists of 15 members chartered
do so. and appointed by the Secretary of the
Interior. Their diverse perspectives are
represented in commodity,
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