OWEB's administrative rules for water acquisition grants were adopted in 2005. Since that time, OWEB staff, through consultation with grantees, other funders, stakeholders and the interested public, have identified constraints and inefficiencies in the agency's water acquisition program. The proposed rules establish process improvements that will result in increases in the efficiency, transparency, and effectiveness of the acquisitions grant-making program.
Changes under the proposed rules include:
• Expanding eligible costs that can be covered with OWEB funds and revising qualifying matching contributions;
• Creating opportunities for coordinating and partnering with other funders of water acquisition projects;
• Outlining the Board and Director approval processes and the process for distribution of funds; and
• Proposing other minor adjustments.
The proposed rules also state that, following adoption of these rules, the Board will develop and approve a revised grant-making process (including both application and evaluation procedures) and identify priorities for water acquisition investments. This information will be made publicly available.
• Current rules for OWEB Water Acquisition Grants (Secretary of State website)
Comment Period
The public comment period for the proposed rules begins on May 1, 2013 and will close at 5:00 p.m. on May 17, 2013.
To comment on the proposed rules, please send comments by email to Renee Davis-Born with the phrase “Comments on Water Acquisition Rulemaking” in the subject line, or send written comments to
Renee Davis-Born
OWEB
775 Summer Street NE, Suite 360
Salem, Oregon 97301-1290
Public Hearing
The Board will hold one public hearing to receive comments regarding the proposed rules. Both oral and written comments will be accepted at the hearing.
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Land Board Room
State Lands Building
775 Summer Street NE, Salem, Oregon
1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Questions
Question concerning the rules or this process may be directed to Renee Davis-Born, or (503) 986-0029.
Public Accommodation
The services, programs and activities of the Board are covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA prohibits discrimination against persons with disabilities. To request special considerations to participate in these hearings, please contact the Board’s ADA coordinator, Bonnie Ashford (503-986-0181) at least 72 hours prior to the hearing. | Administrative Rules |
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View complete copies of the Administrative Rules for the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board. (located on the Secretary of State Web site)
For more information on OWEB´s Administrative Rules, please contact Renee Davis-Born at (503) 986-0029.
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