[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 187 (Thursday, September 26, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 78842]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-22007]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Proposed Recreation Fee Sites

AGENCY: Forest Service, Agriculture (USDA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The National Forests in Mississippi are proposing to establish 
a recreation fee site and two special recreation permits. Proposed 
recreation fees collected at the proposed recreation fee site and for 
the proposed special recreation permits would be used for operation, 
maintenance, and improvement of the site and the specialized recreation 
use covered by the proposed special recreation permit. An analysis of 
nearby recreation fee sites and specialized recreation uses with 
similar amenities shows the proposed recreation fees that would be 
charged at the proposed recreation fee site and for the proposed 
special recreation permit are reasonable and typical of similar 
recreation fee sites and specialized recreation uses 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: National Forests in Mississippi, Attention: Recreation Fees, 
968 Highway 15 South, Laurel, MS 39443.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jacob Rhyne, Recreation Program 
Manager, 601-804-9767 or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#5c163d3f333e722e342532391c292f383d723b332a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="f5bf94969a97db879d8c9b90b580869194db929a83">[email protected]</span></a>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act 
(16 U.S.C. 6803(b)) requires the Forest Service to publish in the 
Federal Register a six-month advance notice of establishment of 
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. Most of the proposed 
recreation fees would be spent where they are collected to enhance the 
visitor experience at the proposed recreation fee sites.
    A proposed expanded amenity recreation fee of $10 per night would 
be charged for Big Foot Horse Camp. A proposed special recreation 
permit recreation fee of $10 per person per day is proposed at the 
South Bethel Motorized Trail. In addition, a proposed special 
recreation permit recreation fee of $5 per person per day is proposed 
at the Black Creek Shooing Range.
    Expenditures of recreation fees collected at the proposed 
recreation fee site and for the proposed special recreation permits 
would enhance recreation opportunities, improve customer service, and 
address maintenance needs. Once public involvement is complete, the 
proposed recreation fee site, proposed special recreation permits, and 
proposed recreation fees will be reviewed by a Recreation Resource 
Advisory Committee prior to a final decision and implementation.

    Dated: September 19, 2024.
Jacqueline Emanuel,
Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2024-22007 Filed 9-25-24; 8:45 am]
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