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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) plans to introduce new recreation fees for camping and special permits in the Gunnison River Special Recreation Management Area within the Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area in Colorado. These fees, which will begin on July 14, 2025, aim to preserve natural resources and improve public health and safety. The expanded amenity fees are $20 per night for developed campsites, and individual special recreation permits for on-river camping will cost between $20 and $100 per night, depending on group size. Price adjustments over time will be guided by the Western U.S. Consumer Price Index.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has announced a virtual public meeting for the Bears Ears National Monument Advisory Committee (BENM MAC) on March 31, 2021. The meeting will cover topics like management planning for the Bears Ears National Monument, wood-cutting, harvesting, and other relevant issues. A public comment period will be available, allowing participants to share their views, although there may be time limits depending on the number of speakers. Meeting minutes will be available for public review at the Canyon Country District Office and on the BENM MAC web page within 90 days after the meeting.

The Bureau of Land Management has announced public meetings for the San Rafael Swell Recreation Area Advisory Council. These meetings will take place on February 17, 2021, and on April 7-8, 2021, at the Emery County Courthouse in Castle Dale, Utah. They will discuss various topics, including updates on resource management plans and council leadership nominations. People interested in attending the meetings can participate in person, virtually, or via teleconference, and will have an opportunity to provide comments during specified periods.

The Bureau of Land Management, part of the U.S. Department of the Interior, is holding an online meeting of the Utah Resource Advisory Council (RAC) on March 2, 2021, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This meeting is open to the public, and its agenda includes discussions on various issues related to public lands in Utah, such as resource management, travel planning, and updates on different programs. Attendees can make public comments during a designated period and can also send written comments to the provided addresses. More information about the meeting, including registration details, can be found on the Utah RAC webpage.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service plans to start charging fees for hunting permits at the Green River National Wildlife Refuge in Kentucky. These fees, authorized by the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, aim to help cover costs related to managing hunting programs and improving visitor services. The public is invited to provide comments on this proposal by March 20, 2025, with the fees set to begin on July 1, 2025, unless the Service decides otherwise after reviewing the feedback.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) plans to establish a new fee program for using a rental cabin called Tarpons Roost, located on the Continental Divide near Lemhi Pass in Idaho. Starting July 17, 2025, there will be a $75 per night fee to cover maintenance and operational costs, as approved by the BLM Idaho Resource Advisory Council. The plans comply with the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act and have been detailed in a business plan available at the BLM offices. The purpose is to ensure the cabin remains well-maintained and provides quality experiences for visitors.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is setting up new recreation fee areas in specific parts of the Upper Colorado River, managed by the Kremmling and Colorado River Valley Field Offices, according to the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act. Starting July 7, 2025, fees will be charged for day use, individual and group campsites, and special on-river camping permits to help maintain facilities and services. These fees, ranging from $5 to $75, are intended to ensure that visitors who use the sites contribute to their upkeep. The plan aims to enhance public access and resource protection and is consistent with fees at other federal and private sites.

The Lassen County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC), under the Department of Agriculture's Forest Service, will have public meetings on several dates in April 2025. These meetings will discuss funding and project proposals related to Lassen National Forest, as well as recreation fee suggestions. Participants can attend both in-person and virtually, but they must pre-register if they wish to make oral comments. For further details or to make accommodations for disabilities, contact the designated officials provided in the notice.

The Southern Montana Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) is set to hold a virtual meeting on February 16, 2021. The RAC, established under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act, is tasked with advising the Forest Service on projects and funding issues. They will also discuss recreation fee proposals for certain sites on the Custer Gallatin National Forest. The meeting is open to the public, and individuals can attend or send written comments in advance.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Coeur d'Alene Field Office in Idaho will start charging day-use fees at Mica Bay Boater Park, Killarney Lake Campground and Access, and Huckleberry Campground, starting July 10, 2025. These fees will help maintain the facilities and improve services as a result of increased visitor use and operating costs. The fees will begin at $5 per day for a group of up to 10 individuals or one vehicle, and are set to increase gradually over the next four years, reaching $10 per day by 2029. The proposal was reviewed and approved by the BLM Idaho Resource Advisory Council, and fee details will be posted on-site and online.