Proposed Recreation Fee Site

AGENCY:

Forest Service, USDA.

ACTION:

Notice.

SUMMARY:

The Kaibab National Forest is proposing to establish a recreation fee site. Proposed recreation fees collected at the proposed recreation fee site would be used for operation, maintenance, and improvement of the site. An analysis of nearby recreation fee sites with similar amenities shows the proposed recreation fees that would be charged at the new recreation fee site are reasonable and typical of similar recreation fee sites 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:

Kaibab National Forest, Attention: Recreation Fees, 742 Clover Road, Williams, AZ 86046.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Kevin Lehto, Recreation Program Manager, (928) 635-8200 or kevin.lehto@usda.gov.

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 proposed recreation fee sites. In accordance with Forest Service Handbook 2309.13, Chapter 30, the Forest Service will publish the proposed recreation fee site and proposed recreation fees in local newspapers and other local publications for public comment. Most of the proposed recreation fees would be spent where they are collected to enhance the visitor experience at the proposed recreation fee site.

A proposed expanded amenity recreation fee of $70 per night would be charged for rental of Grandview Cabin.

Expenditures of recreation fees collected at the proposed recreation fee site would enhance recreation opportunities, improve customer service, and address maintenance needs. Once public involvement is complete, the proposed recreation fee site and proposal recreation fees will be reviewed by a Recreation Resource Advisory Committee prior to a final decision and implementation. Reservations for the cabin could be made online at www.recreation.gov or by calling (877) 444-6777. Reservations would cost $8.00 per reservation.