[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 131 (Friday, July 10, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Page 33203]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-16330]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Proposed Fee
Authority: Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, (Title
VIII, Pub. L. 108-447)
AGENCY: Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, USDA Forest Service.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Naches Ranger
District, proposes to charge new fees at four recreation sites. A $5.00
per vehicle per night charge at Ponderosa Camp, Lost Meadow, Longmire
Meadow and Long Meadow camp areas in the Little Naches drainage is
under consideration. The fee would not apply to any towed vehicle(s).
Fees are assessed based on the level of amenities and services
provided, cost of operation and maintenance, market assessment, and
public comment. Revenue generated would be used for operation and
maintenance of existing facilities at the sites, increased services,
and potential future improvements. The fees listed are only proposed
and will be determined upon further analysis and public comment.
DATES: Submit comments on or before January 31, 2010. The proposed fee
could be implemented as soon as May 2010.
ADDRESSES: Address all comments to Randall Shepard, Naches District
Ranger, 10237 US Highway 12, Naches, Washington 98937, (509) 653-1401.
Submit electronic comments and other data to [email protected].
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jacqueline Beidl (509) 653-1432.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Recreation Lands Enhancement Act
(Title VII, Pub. L. 108-447) directed the Secretary of Agriculture to
publish a six month advance notice in the Federal Register whenever new
recreation fee areas are established.
Once public involvement is complete, these new fees will be
reviewed by a Recreation Resource Advisory Committee prior to a final
decision and implementation.
Dated: July 6, 2009.
Randall Shepard,
District Ranger.
[FR Doc. E9-16330 Filed 7-9-09; 8:45 am]
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