Congressman James Comer is opposing a proposal to charge a vehicle pass fee at the Kendall Recreation Area near Wolf Creek Dam beginning in 2027. 
The proposal by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has generated considerable discussion on social media and concern among local residents.
In a statement, Comer’s office says the Corps did not notify Comer, Congressman Hal Rogers or other members of Kentucky’s federal delegation about the proposal. The statement also says Comer has not received details about how the fee would be collected.
Comer’s office is raising concerns about potential collection costs and the impact on access to Big Daddy’s Snack Shack, a local business located within the recreation area.
Sandy Simpson, Comer’s district director, visited the recreation area Saturday and, according to the statement, heard concerns from hundreds of local residents.
Comer and his legislative director, Sarah Coffman, have a phone call scheduled Monday with the Corps to urge the agency to abandon the proposal.
The statement also points to Comer and Rogers’ previous opposition to efforts by the Corps to charge local municipalities for water from Lake Cumberland.
Comer’s office says it will relay residents’ concerns directly to the Corps during Monday’s call.