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| National Park Service      | Obed Wild and    |   | P.O. Box 429      |
|                            |                  |   |                   |
| U.S. Department of the     | Scenic River     |   | Wartburg, TN      |
| Interior                   |                  |   | 37887             |
|                            | Use the complete |   |                   |
|                            | site name here   |   | 423 346-6294      |
|                            | (e.g. Palo Alto  |   | phone             |
|                            | Battlefield      |   |                   |
|                            | Historic Site).  |   | 423 346-3362 fax  |
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**Obed WSR** News Release

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For Immediate Release

Joe Zagorski 423 346-6294

**[National Park Service announces new Park Pass Program]{.underline}**

The National Park Service, in conjunction with the USDA Forest Service,
Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, and Bureau of
Reclamation, will launch a new Park Pass Program called ***America the
Beautiful -- National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass***. This
series of four new passes will go into effect on January 1, 2007. All
National Parks Passes, Golden Eagle, Golden Eagle Hologram, Golden
Access and Golden Age Passports will continue to be honored according to
the provisions of the pass. Only paper Golden Age and Access Passports
may be exchanged free of charge for the new plastic passes.

The four new passes in the interagency program are:

1)  ***America the Beautiful -- National Parks and Federal Recreational
    Lands Pass -- Annual Pass -- Cost \$80***. This pass is available to
    the general public and provides access to, and use of, Federal
    recreation sites that charge an Entrance or Standard Amenity Fee for
    a year, beginning from the date of sale. The pass admits the pass
    holder/s and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle at per vehicle
    fee areas and pass holder + 3 adults, not to exceed 4 adults, at per
    person fee areas (children under 16 are admitted free). The pass can
    be obtained in person at the park, by calling 1-888-ASK USGS, Ext.
    1, or via the Internet at <http://store.usgs.gov/pass>.

2)  ***America the Beautiful -- National Parks and Federal Recreational
    Lands Pass -- Senior Pass -- Cost \$10***. This is a lifetime pass
    for U.S. citizens or permanent residents age 62 or over. The pass
    provides access to, and use of, Federal recreation sites that charge
    and Entrance or Standard Amenity. The pass admits the pass holder
    and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle at per vehicle fee areas
    and pass holder + 3 adults, not to exceed 4 adults, at per person
    fee areas (children under 16 are admitted free. The pass can only be
    obtained in person at the park. The Senior Pass provides a 50
    percent discount on some Expanded Amenity Fees charged for
    facilities and services such as camping, swimming, boat launch, and
    specialized interpretive services. In some cases where Expanded
    Amenity Fees are charged, only the pass holder will be given the 50
    percent price reduction. The pass is non-transferable and generally
    **does NOT** cover or reduce special recreation permit fees or fees
    charged by concessionaires.

3)  ***America the Beautiful -- National Parks and Federal Recreational
    Lands Pass -- Access Pass -- Free***. This is a lifetime pass for
    U.S. citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities.
    Documentation is required to obtain the pass. Acceptable
    documentation includes: statement by a licensed physician, document
    issued by Federal agency such as the Veteran's Administration,
    Social Security Disability Income or Supplemental Security Income,
    or document issued by a state agency such as a vocational
    rehabilitation agency. The pass provides access to, and use of,
    Federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance or Standard
    Amenity. The pass admits the pass holder and passengers in a
    non-commercial vehicle at per person fee areas (children under 16
    are admitted free). The pass can only be obtained in person at the
    park. The Senior Pass provides a 50 percent discount on some
    Expanded Amenity Fees charged for facilities and services such as
    camping, swimming, boat launching, and specialized interpretive
    services. In some cases where Expanded Amenity Fees are charged,
    only the pass holder will be given the 50 percent price reduction.
    The pass is non-transferable and generally ***does NOT*** cover or
    reduce special recreation permit fees or fees charged by
    concessionaires.

4)  ***America the Beautiful -- National Parks and Federal Recreational
    Lands Pass -- Volunteer Pass -- Free***. This pass is for volunteers
    acquiring 500 service hours on a cumulative basis. It provides
    access to, and use of, Federal recreation sites that charge an
    Entrance or Standard Amenity Fee for a year, beginning from the date
    of award. The pass admits the pass holder and passengers in a
    non-commercial vehicle at per vehicle fee areas and pass holder + 3
    adults, not to exceed 4 adults, at per person fee areas (children
    under 16 are admitted free). Contact Amy Williams at 423-346-6294 to
    learn about volunteer opportunities at the Obed Wild and Scenic
    River.

> For the former pass program passes:
>
> **Golden Eagle Passport and National Parks Pass and Golden Eagle
> Hologram**
>
> These passes have been discontinued and replaced by the *America the
> Beautiful -- National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass --
> Annual Pass*.
>
> **Golden Age Passport**
>
> This pass has been discontinued and replaced by the *America the
> Beautiful -- National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass --
> Senior Pass*.
>
> **Golden Access Passport**

This pass has been discontinued and replaced by the *America the
Beautiful -- National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass --
Access Pass*.

Passport Frequently Asked Questions are available at
<http://store.usgs.gov/pass/general.html>