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Date Posted: 11:30:01 07/14/06 Fri
Author: James
Subject: Re: Parking Fee in National Parks - Double taxation
In reply to: Roxana 's message, "Re: Parking Fee in National Parks - Double taxation" on 06:36:45 05/01/06 Mon

Since there is recent activity on this subject I've added the following:

The following is from the USDA Forest Service Web page http://www.fs.fed.us/passespermits/

Recreation Permit Information
Recreation permits may be required when extra measures are needed to protect natural or cultural resources.
Recreation permits can include:
* Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) Area/Trail
* River
* Wilderness
* Rifle Range
* Groomed Cross-Country Ski Trail
* Group Activities*
* Recreation Events*

* These activities have historically required a "Special Use Permit", which sometimes includes a fee and sometimes are free. The Recreation Enhancement Act allows funds from these fees to now remain where collected.

A Special Use Permit grants rights or privileges of occupancy and use to the holder. Examples include reserving a public site for a wedding party, or holding a bicycle race on public lands. These permits contain specific terms and conditions that the holder must follow.

Before Special Use Permits are issued, the Forest Service must determine that the proposed use complies with all management plans and laws, that there is a demonstrated need for the activity, and that the use is appropriate on national forest system lands. Special Use Permits are a temporary authority.

It is evident that general use is not on the list of permit options.
Please write to your congressional representative asking for the fees to be eliminated.

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Re: Parking Fee in National Parks - Double taxation -- James, 11:38:01 07/14/06 Fri