SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

The Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (16 U.S.C. 6803(b)) requires the Forest Service to publish in the Federal Register a six-month advance notice before establishment of proposed recreation fee sites. In accordance with Forest Service Handbook 2309.13, Chapter 30, the Forest Service will publish the proposed recreation fee sites proposed recreation fees in local newspapers and other local publications for public comment. At least 80 percent of the proposed recreation fees would be spent where they are collected to enhance the visitor experience at the proposed recreation fee sites.

A proposed expanded amenity recreation fee of $5 per night would be charged for Billy Fields, Crescent, Elk Creek, Head O' Boulder Forest Camp, Little Crane, McNaughton Spring, North Fork Malheur, Oregon Mine, Pine Creek Horse Camp, and Slide Creek Campgrounds. In addition, a proposed expanded amenity recreation fee of $75 per night would be charged for rental of Allison Guard Station, Allison Guard Station Cabin 2, Allison Guard Station Cabin 3, Bear Valley Work Center, and Blue Mountain Work Center.

Fee revenue would be used to enhance recreation opportunities, improve customer service, and address maintenance needs. Once public involvement is complete, the proposed recreation fee sites will be presented to the appropriate Recreation Resource Advisory Committee for review and recommendation prior to a final decision and implementation. Reservations for campgrounds and cabins could be made online at www.recreation.gov or by calling (877) 444-6777. A fee of $8.00 per reservation will be added to the cost of the reservation. The $8.00 reservation fee is a transaction fee charged by the recreation.gov reservation platform and is not a Forest Service recreation fee under the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act. This transaction fee is retained by the service provider to support the cost of the reservation system.

91 FR 57131