2023-26442. Proposed New Recreation Fee Sites

AGENCY:

Forest Service, Agriculture (USDA).

ACTION:

Notice.

SUMMARY:

The Lassen National Forest is proposing to establish several new recreation fee sites. Recreation fee revenues collected at the new 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 the recreation fees that would be charged at the new recreation fee sites are reasonable and typical of similar recreation fee sites in the area.

DATES:

If approved, the new recreation fees would be implemented no earlier than six months following the publication of this notice in the Federal Register .

ADDRESSES:

Lassen National Forest, 2550 Riverside Drive, Susanville, CA 96130.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Janie Ackley, Recreation Fee Coordinator, 530–258–5165 or [e-mail].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

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

An expanded amenity recreation fee of $12 per night would be charged for the Black Rock, Butte, Echo Lake, Goumaz, and Roxie Peconom Campgrounds. An expanded amenity recreation fee of $18 per night would be charged for the Bogard Campground.

Expenditures from recreation fee revenues collected at the new recreation fee sites would enhance recreation opportunities, improve customer service, and address maintenance needs. Once public involvement is complete, the new recreation fees will be reviewed by a Resource Advisory Committee prior to a final decision and implementation. Reservations for Black Rock, Butte, Echo Lake, Goumaz, and Roxie Peconom, and Bogard Campgrounds could be made online at www.recreation.gov or by calling 877–444–6777. Reservations would cost $8.00 per reservation.

Dated: November 28, 2023.

Troy Heithecker,

Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.