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

الملخص

The Shawnee National Forest is proposing to begin charging fees at eight day-use recreation sites, as well as for equestrian use of the designated trail system. Additionally, the Forest proposes to increase fees at five campgrounds. The proposed fees are based on the level of amenities and services provided, cost of operation and maintenance and market assessment. At this time, the fees described below are only proposed and may be modified upon further analysis and public comment. Funds from fees would be used for the continued operation and maintenance of recreation sites and the Forest's designated equestrian trail system. The establishment of fees at certain types of recreation sites on national forests is authorized by the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act which was signed into law by President Bush in December 2004. In addition to the new fees and the fee increases, the Shawnee National Forest is proposing to increase the cost effectiveness of some recreation facilities by removing amenities at these sites.