National park campgrounds would be privatized under a proposed federal rule, “Federal Acquisition Regulation: Recreational Services on Federal Lands.” The rule would then extend similar privatization to the Bureau of Land Management, the US Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Bureau of Reclamation. The rule would allow electrification of campgrounds via expanded utilities, food trucks and camp stores within parks, and blackouts and restrictions on senior admissions discounts, according to the Western Values Project. These changes will incentivize profit over conservation, benefiting wealthy investors, while raising costs and reducing opportunities for ordinary Americans to enjoy our country’s natural beauty. As of November 29 only three comments had been received on this proposal. Comments can be submitted through December 20. S-HP
Information on how to comment on the proposed rule to privatize national parks is here.
Or write the General Services Administration, Regulatory Secretariat Division (MVCB), Attn: Lois Mandell, 1800 F St. NW, 2nd Floor, Washington DC 20405
Note: be sure to cite FAR Case 2019-002 in your comment.
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