The National Forests in North Carolina are proposing to establish two recreation fee sites. Proposed recreation fees collected at the proposed recreation fee sites would be used...
The National Forests in North Carolina are proposing to establish two recreation fee sites. Proposed recreation fees collected at the proposed recreation fee sites would be used for operation, maintenance, and improvement of the sites. An analysis of nearby recreation fee sites with similar amenities shows that the proposed recreation fees are reasonable and typical of similar recreation fee sites in the area.
DATES:
If approved, the proposed recreation fee sites and proposed recreation fees would be established no earlier than six months following the publication of this notice in the
Federal Register
.
ADDRESSES:
National Forests in North Carolina, Attention: Logan Free, 160 Zillicoa Street, Asheville, NC 28801.
The Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement
( printed page 66074)
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 National Forests in North Carolina would remain available for expenditure at the Forest to enhance the visitor experience at the proposed recreation fee sites.
A proposed expanded amenity recreation fee of $50 per day would be charged for the Rocky Bluff Picnic Area and Poplar Boat Launch group picnic 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 Resource Advisory Committee prior to a final decision and implementation. Reservations for group picnic sites 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.
16 U.S.C. 6803(b)
www.recreation.gov