Cabin Fee Act of 2014

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Explore the details of House Bill 5476 Cabin Fee Act of 2014 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Public Lands and Natural Resources. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/14/2024, 12:48 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5476

Cabin Fee Act of 2014 - (Sec. 2) Establishes a new process for the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to set annual fees for the issuance of special use permits for the use and occupancy of National Forest System land for recreational residences commonly referred to as cabins.

Replaces the current process under which annual user fees are adjusted annually based on changes in land values, which are subject to reappraisals and appeals, with a new tiered system in which fees based on the current appraisal cycle are capped at a specified amount and adjusted annually for inflation only.

Requires the Secretary to: (1) complete the current appraisal cycle, including receipt of timely second appraisals, for such residences within one year after enactment of this Act; and (2) assess an interim annual fee for them according to a specified formula.

Specifies the annual fee for each of 11 fee tiers that are adjusted annually for inflation.

Requires the Secretary to report after 10 years on these annual fees in order to ensure that they reflect fair value for the use of System land, and on any recommendations to modify the fee system.

(Sec. 3) Directs the Secretary to establish a transfer fee of $1,200 for the issuance of a new recreational residence permit due to a change in ownership of the recreational residence.

(Sec. 5) Permits the Secretary, beginning 10 years after enactment of this Act, to: (1) retain and expend any fees collected under this Act, without further appropriation; and (2) use them to administer the recreational residence program and other recreation programs carried out on System land.

(Sec. 6) Repeals the Cabin User Fee Fairness Act of 2000, effective on the date the annual permit fees are first assessed under this Act.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5476

Bill HR 5476 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 16, 2014. Bill HR 5476 was introduced during Congress 113 and was introduced to the House on September 16, 2014. Bill HR 5476's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 538. as of December 22, 2014

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5476

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Public Lands and Natural Resources

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Congressional oversightForests, forestry, treesLand use and conservationLicensing and registrationsOutdoor recreationUser charges and fees

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5476

Cabin Fee Act of 2014To modify the Forest Service Recreation Residence Program as the program applies to units of the National Forest System derived from the public domain by implementing a simple, equitable, and predictable procedure for determining cabin user fees, and for other purposes.Cabin Fee Act of 2014Cabin Fee Act of 2014

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