Ski Area Permit Fee Retention
Current understanding
The Ski Hill Resources for Economic Development Act of 2021, at the introduced stage in this finding, would direct the Department of Agriculture to retain ski area permit rental fees within the National Forest System for local permit administration, recreation improvements, visitor services, and wildfire risk reduction. The proposal concerns funding for federal recreation land management; the finding establishes no direct change to renters’ or buyers’ housing costs or builders’ residential development permissions.
Evidence log
- 2022-01-19 — Ski Hill Resources for Economic Development Act of 2021: cross-connection with explore-act-outdoor-recreation-public-lands: Both concern federal recreation land management: ski area permit fee retention proposes a dedicated funding mechanism, while the EXPLORE Act provides a broader recreation planning and infrastructure framework. (novelty: 2)