Federal Register #2026-18237

Forest Service proposes new recreation fee site at Tongass National Forest

The Forest Service, USDA, is proposing to establish a new recreation fee site at Tongass National Forest. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Forest Service - Tongass National Forest - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned in the notice - Products/Services Requested: - No products, part numbers, or purchase quantities specified - Proposal focuses on establishing a new recreation fee site - Notable Requirements: - Fees collected will be used for operation, maintenance, and improvement of the site - Reservations for campgrounds and cabins can be made online or by phone; a transaction fee is charged by the reservation platform (not a Forest Service fee) - Proposal includes a public comment period and review by a Recreation Resource Advisory Committee before implementation - Fees are justified as reasonable and typical compared to similar sites in the area - No unique technical requirements or equipment are described

Description

The Tongass National Forest is proposing to establish one recreation fee site. Proposed recreation fees collected at the site would be used for operation, maintenance, and improvement of the site. An analysis of nearby recreation fee sites with similar amenities shows that the proposed fees are reasonable and typical of similar sites in the area. The fees would be established no earlier than six months following the publication of this notice. Reservations for campgrounds and cabins can be made online or by phone, with a transaction fee charged by the reservation platform.

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