[OR_Archaeology] Public Comment period opens for updates to state rules for National Register Program

[POULEY John * OPRD]

Dear preservation partners, please see press release below (and attached) for the opening of the public comment period for the state rules for the National Register program in Oregon. We invite you to comment on this process, and ask that you send this to whomever may be interested and share on social media and in newsletters.
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John O. Pouley |   Assistant State Archaeologist
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Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, Heritage Division
State Historic Preservation Office
725 Summer Street NE, Suite C, Salem, OR 97301
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[cid:image003.png at 01D64F83.E6FFC440]News Release
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 1, 2020

Media Contact
Chris Havel
Associate Director
503-931-2590 or chris.havel at oregon.gov<mailto:chris.havel at oregon.gov>

Ian P. Johnson
Associate Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer
503-986-0678 or ian.johnson at oregon.gov<mailto:ian.johnson at oregon.gov>


Public comment period opens for updates to state rules for National Register Program

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is accepting public comments on proposed changes to rules governing how the state protects important historical places.

The state is proposing updates to the Oregon Administrative Rules that govern how the state administers the federal National Register of Historic Places Program, which lists buildings, districts and other sites important to local, state or national history. The Oregon State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) - an office of OPRD - administers the local program, which is run by the National Park Service.

In the last several years, proponents nominated several high-profile, controversial properties that exposed discrepancies between federal and state laws and rules governing the National Register Program and gaps in administrative processes. Proposed changes will better align state rules with the federal requirements.

"We're moving to fix those issues and refine the state rules to work better for Oregonians," said Ian Johnson, associate deputy state historic preservation officer.

OPRD developed draft rules with the help of a committee of appointed members from state, county and local governments; preservation and natural resource organizations; and citizens with an interest in the National Register program.

OPRD will accept public comments on the proposed changes through 5 p.m. August 14, 2020. Comments can be made online, in writing or via email:

  *   Online: oregon.gov/oprd/PRP/Pages/PRP-rulemaking.aspx<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/PRP/Pages/PRP-rulemaking.aspx>
  *   In writing: Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, attn. Katie Gauthier, 725 Summer St NE, Suite C, Salem OR 97301
  *   Email: OPRD.publiccomment at oregon.gov<mailto:OPRD.publiccomment at oregon.gov>
  *   Via video or telephone in a public hearing on July 23 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.  Information on registering to provide comments during the public hearing will be available at: oregon.gov/oprd/PRP/Pages/PRP-rulemaking.aspx<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/PRP/Pages/PRP-rulemaking.aspx>


After reviewing public comments, OPRD staff plan to present a final recommended rule for consideration to the Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission.

The full text of the proposed change is available online: oregon.gov/oprd/PRP/Pages/PRP-rulemaking.aspx<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/PRP/Pages/PRP-rulemaking.aspx>

Learn more about the National Register of Historic Places program in Oregon at
oregon.gov/oprd/OH/pages/national-register.aspx<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/pages/national-register.aspx>


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