Notice of Proposed New Recreation Fee Sites; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, (Title VIII, Pub. L. 108?447) Shawnee National Forest
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. Comments or recommendations concerning these recreation fee proposals should be submitted prior to mid April 2008 in order to be considered. Go here for more information.
(10/15/07)

Nebraska Travel Management Rule Implementation Project; Nebraska National Forest, Nebraska and South Dakota
The purpose of the Nebraska Travel Management Rule Implementation project is to implement direction in the Travel Management; Designated Routes and Areas for Motor Vehicle Use; Final Rule, (36 CFR Parts 212, 251, 261, 295) commonly known as the Travel Management Rule and designate roads, trails, and areas open to motor vehicle use. The Forest Service will prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) to document the analysis and disclose the environmental impacts of proposed land management activities, and corresponding alternatives, within the Nebraska Travel Management Project area. The Nebraska Travel Management Rule Implementation project area is located primarily on National Forest System lands, administered by the Nebraska National Forest in northwestern Nebraska and southwestern South Dakota. Comments concerning the proposed land management activities should be received within 30 days following publication of this notice to receive timely consideration in the preparation of the draft EIS. Go here for more information.
(1/11/08)