EP 1165-2-1
30 Jul 99
(3) Revenue Producing Facilities. There is no apportionment
to the Federal Government for revenue producing facilities such as
golf courses, swimming pools, riding stables, and marinas.
c. Payment. Traditionally, non-Federal interests have been
afforded the option of furnishing their share of separable recreation
costs by cash payment during construction, provision of lands or
facilities, by long-term payment with interest (at reservoirs), or a
combination of these. Currently, up front financing (payment during
the course of development) is required for any part of the local share
of responsibility that is to be contributed in cash.
d. Use Fees and Day Use Fees.
16 USC 4601, as amended,
provides that fair and equitable fees will be assessed the users of
specialized sites, facilities, equipment or services provided at
substantial Federal expense. Entrance or admission fees are not
charged at Corps projects. Use fees are charged for the use of single
user unit campsites, group use campsites, developed day use
facilities, special facilities (e.g., group picnic shelters,
amphitheaters, multipurpose courts, etc.), special event permits, and
reservation services. Fees will be charged for the use of certain
boat launching ramps and designated, developed swimming beaches in
Corps operated day use recreation areas. Fees will not be charged for
drinking water, wayside exhibits, roads, scenic drives, overlook
sites, picnic tables, toilet facilities, surface water areas,
undeveloped or lightly developed shore land, or general visitor
information. Day user fees will not be charged for the use of visitor
centers. Use fees are comparable with fees charged by other Federal
and non-Federal agencies for similar facilities or services. Fee
revenues collected at Corps projects are deposited into the Corps
special account in the U.S. Treasury for use in authorized recreation
activities. All persons 62 years of age or older, bearing a Golden
Age Passport, receive a 50 percent reduction in the normal use fee at
Corps projects. Golden Age Passports are issued for a one time
fee and are valid during the lifetime of the bearer. Facilities
provided at Corps projects are to be open to all on equal terms and
require a uniform fee schedule to all users. Persons eligible to
receive Federal disability benefits may be issued a Golden Access
Passport, which also provides a 50-percent reduction in use fees. (ER
1130-2-550)
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Special Recreation Facility Considerations.
a. Commercial Concessions. Concessions are planned where
warranted. Development is accomplished through lease arrangement with
non-Federal interests.
b.
Trails.
(1) Project planning shall consider the incorporation of
trails for nature study, hiking, self-propelled bicycle, horseback
riding, snowshoe, cross-country ski, and access by fisherman and
hunters. When practicable, such trails are located to tie into
existing hiking trails and metropolitan bicycle trails. (EM
1110-2-410) Also see "National Trails System" in Chapter 24.
(2) Trails For Use by Off-Road Vehicles. Executive Order (EO)
11644, "Use of Off-Road Vehicles on the Public Lands", dated 8
February 1972 as amended by EO 11989, dated 24 May 1977 established
policies and provides for procedures to ensure that the use of
off-road vehicles on public land is controlled to protect the
resources, promote safety of all users, and minimize conflicts among
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