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Where to comment on Golden Age Passport 'disappearing discount'!

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On December 7, 2009 The US Forest Service propos ed cutting back the discounts for Senior, Access (permanent disability), Golden Age, and Golden Access to 10%, instead of the current 50% -- a discount that has been in place since the mid-60s.
These changes would go into effect at the campgrounds operat ed by private concessioners, which make up 50% of National Forest camping capacity and 82% of reservable campsites.
Among the reasons for the change are (to quote the Forest Service) "application of the 50 percent discount to holders of Senior and Access Passes is unreasonable in view of the growing number of senior citizens in the Unit ed States." Also, "the 50 percent discount requires concessioners to raise camping fees to compensate for the loss in revenue, thus increasing prices for non-seniors and discouraging a future generation of campers."
Thankfully, the new policy is not set in stone quite yet. The public has until February 1, 2010 to dispute the proposal.
Those who wish to can submit comments via the website www.regulations. gov, or via mail to U.S. Forest Service, Attn: Carolyn Holbrook, Recreation and Heritage Resources Staff, 1400 Independence Avenue , SW., Stop 1125, Washington , DC 20250-1125 .
Please log onto: http://tinyurl. com/yjqmxge Download the .pdf version of the notice of propos ed rulemaking and comment before 02/01/2010.

Glen