[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 245 (Wednesday, December 23, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 68225-68226]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-30312]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Notice of New Fee Site; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, 
(Title VIII, Pub. L. 108-447)

AGENCY: Bighorn National Forest, USDA Forest Service.

ACTION: Notice of New Fee Site.

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SUMMARY: The Bighorn National Forest, Powder River Ranger District, is 
proposing to charge a $10.00 per vehicle fee (Standard Amenity 
Recreation Fee) for use of the site amenities at West Tensleep 
Trailhead. All of the amenities are in place except for trash pickup. 
This amenity would be in place prior to fee implementation. This 
trailhead is the most heavily visited access point for the Cloud Peak 
Wilderness on the Bighorn National Forest. Funds from the fee will be 
used for the continued operation and maintenance of this site 
including, but not limited to: restroom cleaning and maintenance, trash 
pickup, sign maintenance, and law enforcement presence.

DATES: If this proposal is approved fee collection would begin in the 
summer of 2010. Send any comments about these fee proposals by February 
28, 2010 so

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comments can be compiled, and analyzed prior to implementation.

ADDRESSES: Forest Supervisor, Bighorn National Forest, 2013 Eastside 
Street, Sheridan, WY 82801.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Craig Cope, Powder River Ranger 
District Recreation Staff Office, 307-684-7806.

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. The Bighorn National Forest 
currently does not charge a fee at this location. The need for Standard 
Amenity Fees at West Tensleep Trailhead was identified during the 
Recreation Facility Analysis process completed in June 2008 and is 
proposed to be $10.00 per vehicle. All requirements for the collection 
of fees as stipulated in the Federal Recreation Lands Enhancement Act 
will be met for this site prior to fee implementation. Comments may be 
submitted to ``[email protected]'' with ``West Tensleep 
Trailhead Fee Proposal'' in the subject line.

    Dated: December 14, 2009.
William T. Bass,
Forest Supervisor, Bighorn National Forest.
[FR Doc. E9-30312 Filed 12-22-09; 8:45 am]
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