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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Proposed New Recreation Fee Sites
AGENCY: Forest Service, Agriculture (USDA).
ACTION: Notice.
SUMMARY: The National Forests in Alabama are proposing to establish several new
recreation fee sites. Recreation fee revenues collected at the new recreation fee sites
would be used for operation, maintenance, and improvement of the sites. An analysis of
nearby recreation fee sites with similar amenities shows the recreation fees that would be
charged at the new recreation fee sites are reasonable and typical of similar recreation fee
sites in the area.
DATES: If approved, the new recreation fees would be implemented no earlier than six
months following the publication of this notice in the Federal Register.
ADDRESSES: National Forests in Alabama, 2946 Chestnut Street, Montgomery,
Alabama 36107.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daks Kennedy, Recreation Staff
Officer, at (344) 241-4470 or by email at brian.kennedy@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 new recreation fee sites. In accordance
with Forest Service Handbook 2309.13, chapter 30, the Forest Service will publish the
proposed new recreation fee sites in local newspapers and other local publications for
public comment. Most of the new recreation fee revenues would be spent where they are
collected to enhance the visitor experience at the new recreation fee sites.

A standard amenity recreation fee of $5 per day per vehicle would be charged at
Natural Bridge Picnic Area developed recreation site. The America the Beautiful–the
National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass would be honored at these standard
amenity recreation fee sites. A special recreation permit recreation fee of $5 per person
per day is proposed at the Conecuh Westside Shooting Range.
Expenditures from recreation fee revenues collected at the new recreation fee sites
would enhance recreation opportunities, improve customer service, and address
maintenance needs. Once public involvement is complete, these new recreation fees will
be reviewed by a Resource Advisory Committee prior to a final decision and
implementation.
Dated: June 3, 2024.
Jacqueline Emanuel,
Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2024-12541 Filed: 6/6/2024 8:45 am; Publication Date: 6/7/2024]