The Cleveland National Forest is proposing to establish two special recreation permits. Proposed recreation fees collected at the proposed special recreation permit sites would ...
The Cleveland National Forest is proposing to establish two special recreation permits. Proposed recreation fees collected at the proposed special recreation permit sites would be used for operation, maintenance, and improvement of the sites and the special recreation use covered by the proposed special recreation permit. An analysis of nearby special recreation uses with similar amenities shows that the proposed recreation fees are reasonable and typical of similar special recreation uses in the area.
DATES:
If approved, the proposed recreation fees would be established no earlier than six months following the publication of this notice in the
Federal Register
.
ADDRESSES:
Cleveland National Forest, Attention: Recreation Fees, 10845 Rancho Bernardo Road, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92127.
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 special recreation permits. In accordance with Forest Service Handbook 2309.13, Chapter 30, the Forest Service will publish the proposed special recreation permits, 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 and in connection with the special recreation use covered by the proposed special recreation permit.
A proposed special recreation permit and proposed special recreation permit fee of $4 per person per day are proposed for Cedar Creek Falls on the San Diego River Gorge Trail and Eagle Peak Road, and for Three Sisters Falls on the Three Sisters Trail and Eagle Peak Trail.
Fee revenue would be used to enhance recreation opportunities, improve customer service, protect public safety, and address maintenance needs. Once public involvement is complete, the proposed special recreation permit, and proposed recreation fees will be presented to the appropriate Recreation Resource Advisory Committee for review and recommendation prior to a final decision and implementation. Reservations for Cedar Creek Falls and Three Sisters Falls special recreation permits could be made online at
( printed page 57129)
www.recreation.gov
or by calling (877) 444-6777. Reservations would cost $6.00 per reservation. The $6.00 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.
16 U.S.C. 6803(b)
www.recreation.gov