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 the 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 and proposed recreation fees in local newspapers and other local publications for public comment. At least 80 percent of the proposed recreation fees collected at the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest would remain available for expenditure at the Forest to enhance the visitor experience at the proposed recreation fee sites.

Proposed expanded amenity recreation fees of $15 per night and $5 per extra vehicle would be charged for Black Jack Campground, Blue Crossing Campground, Coal Creek Campground, Granville Campground, Hannagan Campground, KP Cienega Campground, Lower Juan Miller Campground, Scott Reservoir Campground, Upper Blue Campground, and Gabaldon Horse Camp.

A proposed standard amenity recreation fee of $5 per day per vehicle and $40 per year would be charged at Big Lake Boating Site, Big Lake Railroad Cove Boating Site, Big Lake South Cove Boating Site, Bunch Reservoir Boating Site, Crescent Lake West Side Boating Site, Luna Lake Boating Site, Nelson Reservoir North Boating Site, Nelson Reservoir South Boating Site, River Reservoir-Main Boating Site, South Crescent Lake Boating Site, Tunnel Reservoir Boating Site, Black Jack Campground Day Use, Coal Creek Campground Day Use, Granville Campground Day Use, Crescent Lake Point Area Fishing Site, and River Reservoir South Fishing Site. The America the Beautiful-the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass would be honored at these standard amenity recreation fee sites.

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 and proposed recreation fees will be reviewed by a Recreation Resource Advisory Committee prior to a final decision and implementation. Reservations for campgrounds can be made online at www.recreation.gov or by calling (877) 444-6777. A Reservation 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.