House Committee Releases Draft Bill to Reauthorize National Park Fees Program

The House Natural Resources Committee released a draft bill to reauthorize and reform the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (FLREA).  The legislation would dictate where, when, and how federal agencies can charge fees for the use of national parks, forests, and other public lands.  Current authorization for the program is set to expire on September 30, 2017.  The proposed bill would extend the program authorization until the end of 2022.  Last month the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing on the same issue.