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Proposed OPRD Rules

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, in accordance with the state's established rulemaking process, develops and maintains Chapter 736 of the Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs). All agency rulemaking notices are published on the first of each month by the Secretary of State in the Oregon Bulletin. The Oregon Parks and Recreation Commission must authorize the agency to proceed with rulemaking before rulemaking notices can be filed with the Secretary of State and rules opened for public comment. Once the public comment period has closed, the agency prepares the final rules text and submits to the commission for consideration and approval of final text prior to permanent adoption.

Interested Parties List

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Rule Advisory Committees
Occasionally, OPRD convenes advisory committees to help develop new rules or change current rules for state parks, the ocean shore, heritage or other department programs. Please let us know if you would like to be considered as a volunteer member of one of those committees by using the drop down below.

Open Rulemaking

Choose a rule title below to expand the details.

(For document translations or alternate formats please contact OPRD's ADA Coordinator Helena Kesch: Helena.Kesch@oprd.oregon.gov)

​Background:

Oregon State Parks strives to provide safe and welcoming recreational spaces for all visitors with a commitment in managing, enhancing and protecting Oregon’s natural, scenic and culturally-significant landscapes. If a visitor demonstrates behaviors, issues or problems that threaten park staff, visitors and/or the natural landscape, the agency may turn to Division 10, General Park Area Rules, General Regulations or Division 21, General Ocean Shore State Recreation Area Rules to support excluding the visitor for a specific period of time.  
 
The proposed rulemaking will update the exclusion and appeal process. A recent court challenge pointed out the existing rules were vague and too open to interpretation by OPRD staff. The suit was resolved with a commitment to improve the rule’s fairness and clarity. The updates will clarify excluding individuals from Oregon State Parks who commit state park rule violations that endanger the safety of visitors, staff or park resources; provide clear information on how excluded individuals may request an appeal; and how the appeals will be processed.

The draft Rule change can be found *HERE*

Past Rule Advisory Committee Meetings:

Rule Advisory Committiee meetings have taken place over the last three months starting in July with the first one and wrapping up in September with the third. Each of these were live streamed to the OPRD Directors Youtube page and can be viewed by following the links below.

Rule Advisory Committee #1: *06-28-2023*

Rule Advisory Committee #2: *08-11-2023*

Rule Advisory Committee #3: *09-08-2023*

Public Comment Period:

Public comments will be accepted again from December 1st at 8:00 am through January 4th at 5:00 pm.

Public Comment was previously open from Oct. 2 at 8:00 am to November 3 at 5 PM.

Public Hearing:

A virtual public hearing took place October 30th at 2:00 pm. To whatch that hearing please click *HERE*

Comments Recieved: 10/2/2023 - 11/3/2023

10/2/2023 - 10/6/2023

10/7/2023 - 10/13/2023

10/14/2023 - 10/20/2023

No Comments Received 10/21/2023 - 10/27/2023

10/28/2023 - 11/03/2023

Comments Recieved: 12/1/2023 - 1/4/2024


Documents:

Updated Exclusion rule filing notice

Updated Press Release 12/1/2023

Press Release 10/2/2023

Exclusion rule filing notice

OPRD Commission request to open rule

Draft rule change 10/2/2023 - 11/3/2023

Updated Draft Rule Change 12/1/2023 - 1/4/2024

Background:

Updates to Oregon’s Territorial Sea Plan earlier this year changed regulations and management practices in certain marine protected areas. The department’s proposed rule changes will allow for collection of marine plants and macroalgae in marine protected areas if allowed under management plans for the area.  As a part of this update, rocky habitat sites are now eligible for one of three management designations: Marine Research Area, Marine Garden/Education Area and Marine Conservation Area. Goals, regulations and management practices differ for each type of designation.

Proposed rules also eliminate outdated requirements for enrolled members of federally recognized tribes in Oregon to seek a permit before collecting marine plants along the ocean shore. This language is outdated and does not reflect current agency practices. A link to the draft rule changes can be found in the documents below.


Public Comment Period:

Public comment is open again from Dec. 1st at 8:00 am to Jan. 4th at 5:00 pm

Public Comment was open previously from Oct. 2 at 8:00 am to November 3 at 5 PM.

Public Hearing:

Public Hearing: Thursday, October 26 at 2 PM.

Comments Recieved: 10/2/23 -11/03/23

No comments received from 10/2/2023 - 10/6/2023

No comments received from 10/7/2023 - 10/13/2023

No comments received from 10/14/2023 - 10/20/2023

No comments received from 10/21/2023 - 10/27/2023

10/28/2023 - 11/03/2023

Comments Recieved: 12/1/2023 - 1/4/2024


Documents:

Updated Press Release 12/1/2023

Updated TSP Rule Filing Notice 12/1/2023

Press Release 10/2/2023

TSP Rule Filing Notice

OPRD Commission request to open rule

Draft Rule Changes 10/2/2023 - 11/3/2023

Updated Draft Rule Change 12/1/2023 - 1/4/2024

Public Comment Form

Upcoming Rulemaking

No Upcoming Rulemaking

Upcoming rule makings will be posted here

Closed Rulemaking

​​Background:

In 2019, a provision included in HB 2592 enacted by the legislature, changed the definition of Class IV All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV). The definition of ATVs, located in ORS.801.191-194, was changed again in 2023 by SB 889. The statutory definitions, including language describing each class is used as a reference in OAR 736-004-0015. Under the proposed rule amendment, language describing each class of ATV would be removed and the rule would refer simply to statute. Due to frequent changes made to the definitions of ATV’s, changing our rules to simply refer to the statute and not include descriptions of each class will allow us to maintain a greater level of accuracy.

A link to the proposed rule change can be found in the documents below.
Public Comment Period: (CLOSED)

Public Comment was open from Oct. 2 at 8:00 am to November 3 at 5 PM.
Comments Received: Public comment period closed

10/2/2023 - 10/6/2023

No Comments Received 10/7/2023 - 10/13/2023

No Comments Received 10/14/2023 - 10/20/2023

No Comments Received 10/21/2023 - 10/27/2023

No Comments Received 10/28/2023 - 11/03/2023
Documents:

Press Release 10/2/2023

ATV rule filing notice

OPRD Commission request to open rule

Draft rule change

Background

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is in the final stage of approving its planning document for Smith Rock State Park in Deschutes County.

The Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission approved the content of the Smith Rock Master Plan at their meeting on June 14, 2023. The draft plan was then reviewed by Deschutes county for compatibility with their comprehensive plans and zoning codes.

Public Comment Periods (CLOSED)

Public comment was accepted on the final step of this planning process to amend OAR 736-018-0045 to reflect the current version of the Smith Rock Master Plan in rule.

Comments were accepted July 1- August 4, 2023 at 5 PM

*No Comments Received*

Documents

Filing Notice: June 28, 2023
Press release
Approved master plan: https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/PRP/Pages/PLA-park-master-plans.aspx

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Background

Under OAR 736-024-0025 vehicles are allowed on the ocean shore within 150 feet of North 35th Court and North 15th Street in Lincoln City. OPRD is considering  a permanent closure of vehicle access at 35th Court, with the exception of emergency vehicles. In addition, OPRD is considering a change to access at 15th Street. Under proposed rules access would expand to within 300 feet of 15th Street but close from May 1 to September 30 and other times safety concerns warrant closure.

The section of ocean shore currently under consideration has two beach access points for vehicle traffic that are managed by Lincoln City. The city temporarily closed the NW 15th Street beach access to vehicle traffic and the parking lot at NW 34th Street through Sept. 5 to reduce safety incidents during busy summer months. No final decision has been made on the proposed rule change. OPRD and the City of Lincoln City will work together on a final decision.

For more information about beach access in Lincoln City, you can visit the city’s beach access webpage. Visitors with disabilities who need driving accommodations can apply for an Oregon Parks and Recreation Department ocean shore permit through an online application process.


Past Rule Advisory Committee Meeting

The committee met virtually Monday, May 1 at 12:00 p.m. to review and discuss proposed changes to program rules. The meetings was open to the public and can be viewed here. The meeting agenda included discussions on impacts of proposed changes to safety, recreational uses, and other community needs to align program operations. The committee also discussed any economic and fiscal impact of the proposed rules. Committee members, appointed by OPRD, include individuals from the city of Lincoln City,community members, and non-profit organizations

Public Comment Period (CLOSED)

Public comments were accepted from June 1st at 8:00 am until July 20th at 5:00 pm

A public hearing was held on July 18th @ 6:00 pm. Lincoln City Community Center, 2150 NE Oar Pl, Lincoln City, OR 97367

Comments Received

Beach driving comments received from June 1st through June 8th

Beach driving comments received from June 9th through June 15th

Beach driving comments received from June 16th through June 22nd

Beach driving comments received from June 23rd through June 29th

Beach driving comments received from June 29th through July 6th

Beach driving comments received from July 6th through July 13th

Beach driving comments received from July 13th through July 20th

Supporting documents

Proposed rule language

Public comment press release

Rule advisory committee press release

OPRD Commission request to open rulemaking

In person public hearing recording: July 18th 6:00 pm

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Background

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is accepting public comments on proposed changes to the Oregon administrative rules for its Oregon Scenic Bikeways. The proposed changes include updating definitions regarding biking and surfaces on the scenic bikeways, expanding criteria for evaluation, increasing seating on the program committee and clarifying meeting process and quorum.

The Scenic Bikeways program was established in 2009 by OPRD, Cycle Oregon, Travel Oregon and the Oregon Department of Transportation. It now includes 17 of the state’s best designated mostly-roadway bicycle routes that showcase Oregon’s breathtaking landscapes, cultural treasures and western hospitality. More information is on the Scenic Bikeways Program website.

A Rules Advisory Committee (RAC) met on March 29, 2023. Rules opened for public comment after the RAC meeting. After reviewing public comments, agency staff will present a final amended rule for consideration by the Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission at a business meeting.

Watch the recording of the rules advisory committee: RAC Meeting

Public Meetings

A public hearing was held at 6 p.m. April 19.

Watch the Public Hearing April 20, 2023

Public Comment Period: April 3, 3023 – May 19, 2023 5 p.m.

Public comments recieved from April 3rd to April 21st 12:00 p.m.

Public comments recieved from April 21st to April 28th 9:00 a.m.

Supporting Documents

Read the clean copy of Proposed Rules.pdf

Read the March 23 press release

Read the April 3 press release 

Read the commission brief

Read the Scenic bikeways filing notice

​Background

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is accepting public comments on proposed changes to the Oregon administrative rules for its Local Government Grant Program. The proposed changes include increasing grant award amounts, updating definitions, and updating administrative processes. After reviewing public comments, agency staff will present a final amended rule for consideration by the Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission at a business meeting.

The Local Government Grant Program, created after the passage of Measure 76, has awarded over $90 million in grant funding to local governments in Oregon for parks, trails and other outdoor recreation facilities since the program began in 1999. More information is on the local government grant program website.

Upcoming public meetings

Watch public hearing on proposed rulemaking: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDzgD1vDznU&t=67s

Public Comment Period: CLOSED

Supporting Documents

Background

The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), part of Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD), has requested public comment on a new portion of proposed Oregon Administrative Rule changes that govern how the state issues archaeological permits on public land. The deadline for comments was 5 p.m. September 30, 2022. Public comment period is now closed. The rule was adopted by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Commission in November 2022. Implementation will be in Summer 2023.

State law requires a permit for archaeological excavation or collection of archaeological objects on public land. Earlier last year, from May 1 to July 1, 2022, the agency received comments on the process for issuance of permits on all lands. A comment received at that time, led to recommended changes that were open for additional comment.

The agency is now finished taking public comments on OAR 736-051-0080. The additional section in the rule adds a process for the State Physical Anthropologist to receive an archaeology permit.

Public Comment Period: CLOSED

Sept. 1, 8:00am through Sept. 30, 5:00pm.

Supporting Documents

​Background

The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), part of Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD), is requesting public comment on proposed Oregon Administrative Rule changes that govern how the state issues archaeological permits. The deadline for comments was 5 p.m. July 1, 2022.

State law requires a permit for archaeological excavation or collection of archaeological objects on public land. Permits are also required for archaeological excavation within an archaeological site on private land.

Public comment

The public comment period was from May 1 - July 1st, 2022 5 PM. The public comment period has closed.​

Public comments received

To learn more, visit the following links:

Background

Beginning May 1, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) accepted public comments on proposed changes to the process for commenting on National Register nominations before the State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation (SACHP), a 9-member governor-appointed group of persons representative of the state with an interest or expertise in history, archaeology, architecture, and other disciplines. Public comments were accepted until 5:00 p.m. May 31, 2022.

The proposed rule would change the process to submit comments on proposed nominations for properties to the federal National Register of Historic Places during public meetings of the SACHP. Under the new rule, comments would be submitted to OPRD staff who would share comments with the committee members during the meeting. Any comments not material to the nomination would not be shared.

Public Comments

The public commenting period closed at 5:00pm, May 31, 2022.

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

Public comments received

To learn more, visit the following links:

Background

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department paused the process of creating new rules to guide drone use at the direction of OPRD Director Lisa Sumption after a conversation with of the Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission during its April 13, 2022, meeting. The director’s decision follows a two-month public rulemaking process that generated much public feedback both in support and critical of the proposed rules.

Following this decision, the department convened a workgroup to draft criteria for mapping where drones are allowed to take off and land in state parks and along the ocean shore as a preliminary step before resuming rulemaking. The workgroup will report its results to OPRD Director Lisa Sumption.

OPRD invited members to the workgroup who represent a wide range of interests and expertise, including conservation organizations, drone enthusiasts and trail users. The workgroup is tasked with proposing standards for where drone take-off and landing should either be allowed or restricted. Members will then work closely with park managers to apply the standards to create maps showing proposed drone take-off and landing locations in state parks and along the ocean shore.

Once those standards and maps are drafted, the department expects to restart the rulemaking process and form a Rule Advisory Committee to propose rules guiding drone use. The committee will invite the public to review and comment on the new proposed rule, which will still be subject to change during the public review. The goal is to recommend new rules in time for the 2023 summer season. Check back for updates.

May 2, 2022 press release

Public commenting from the 2021-22 rulemaking process closed at 5 p.m., April 15, 2022.

Public hearings

Virtual public hearings took place on March 30 and 31, and there was an OPRD Commission Meeting on April 13. See links below to watch these events.

Attention: The corrected file below includes all public comments received between February 16, 2022 and April 4, 2022, 11:00 am. Six comments were accidentally omitted due to human error and are highlighted accordingly (see pages 162, 168, 269, 402, 414, and 502). We have corrected our comment posting procedures to avoid this mistake in the future, and we sincerely apologize for the omissions.

To learn more, visit the following links:

Background

In November 2021, the Keeper of the National Register within the National Park Service (NPS) notified the Oregon State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) that owner objections for listing historic properties in the National Register of Historic Places were no longer required to be notarized if made in compliance with 28 U.S.C. § 1746.

Under this new requirement, NPS must consider objections made under penalty of perjury consistent with 28 U.S.C. § 1746 to be valid objections, even if they are not notarized, if those objections otherwise comply with the requirements in the NPS’s regulations.

After receiving the notification, staff sought clarification from NPS on the impact of this change to Oregon. Based on our current rules, it would be likely the agency could submit a nomination to NPS under the long-standing requirement that objections be notarized without it being returned by NPS. However, an individual could petition NPS to reject the listing under 36 CFR 60.15, for prejudicial procedural error, based on the Oregon SHPO not providing property owners the opportunity to object via declaration as opposed to notarization.

In order to ensure timely processing of nominations, amendments to OAR 736-050-0250 are needed to remove requirements for a notarized statement and replace with the updated requirement for objections to be made under penalty of perjury consistent with 28 U.S.C. § 1746.

Public comment period

Closed March 31, 2022 at 5:00 pm.

Public comments received

To learn more, visit the following links:

State Parks accepting public comments on park resource rules clarifying hunting boundaries.

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is accepting written comments on the proposal to amend OAR 736-010-0055 to update park resource rules to clarify hunting boundaries.

Hunting is permitted in several state parks within Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) rules and regulations. Access to hunt on OPRD lands is provided in state parks where public safety is low risk and the activities meet agency wildlife goals.

The current rule specifies each area within a park that is open to hunting. For the Willamette River Greenway, some of those properties have changed management or are inaccurately described.

The proposed rule change will clarify hunting boundaries within state parks by referring to an OPRD hunting map that will be located on the agency website. The rule will direct people to adhere to ODFW rules and regulations when hunting on park properties.

Clarifying the hunting boundaries within this rule will help protect visitors and hunters alike. A hunting map will be created and made available on the agency website for hunters to refer to in identifying hunting boundaries at each park where hunting is available per this rule.

The Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) proposed for revision include:

Public comment period: CLOSED

The public comment period closed 5pm January 27, 2022.

Public comments received:

To learn more, visit the following links:

The 2021 Legislative Implementation rules respond to the following new laws:

Proposal for Rulemaking implementing legislative requirements for bias crime exclusions, non-resident RV rates and an outdoor advisory council.

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is proposing changes to administrative rules that govern state parks, as directed by legislation passed during the 2021 session.

  1. Senate Bill 289: Requires anyone convicted of a bias crime on public property to be prohibited from entering state parks property for up to five years. Proposed rules will establish the process for issuing exclusions.

  2. Senate Bill 794: Adds a 25% surcharge for RV sites occupied by out-of-state residents. Proposed rules will outline which site types are subject to the surcharge.

  3. House Bill 2171: Changes the rule for how members are appointed to the new Outdoor Recreation Advisory Council, which will facilitate efforts of the Oregon Office of Outdoor Recreation to coordinate statewide outdoor recreation policy and priorities.

The Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) proposed for revision include:

  • Amend: OAR 736-002-0170, 736-010-0020, 736-015-0006, 736-015-0020, 736-015-0040

Public Hearing

Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at 6 PM — Registration is required. Advance registration available at https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CG930Qn6QDiDTYYUDtK1KA  

To learn more, visit the following links

Comments can be made below or in writing to Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, Attn.: Katie Gauthier, 725 Summer St NE, Suite C, Salem OR  97301; or through e-mail to OPRD.publiccomment@oregon.gov.

Proposal for Rulemaking, OAR Chapter 736 Division 140 Collaborative Dispute Resolution Model Rules

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is accepting public comments on proposed changes to update state rules regarding collaborative dispute resolution and mediation.

The proposed changes include updating language to match existing Oregon Department of Justice (DOJ) model rules. A full copy of the proposed amendments is available in the filing notice below (see links).

The Administrative Procedures Act (APA) requires state agencies to adopt rules of procedure in rulemaking, contested cases and other proceedings. It also directs the Oregon Attorney General to prepare Model Rules of procedure for state agencies. All of the proposed language must follow the model DOJ language and cannot be amended.

Public Comment: CLOSED

Was open October 1, 2021 through October 31, 2021, 5 PM.

  • No public comments were received between Oct. 1, 2021 and Oct. 31, 2021

The Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) proposed for revision include:

  • Adopt: 736-140-0000, 736-140-0001, 736-140-0002, 736-140-0003, 736-140-0004, 736-140-0006, 736-140-0011, 736-140-0021, 736-140-0025

  • Amend: 736-140-0015

  • Repeal: 736-140-0005

Public Hearing: None

To learn more, visit the following links:

Proposal for Rulemaking, OAR 736-024-0015

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) proposes changes to the Oregon Administrative Rule for beach driving in Tillamook county to restrict motor vehicles on two sections of the ocean beach in southern Tillamook County.

One change would ban driving year-round from the mouth of Sand Lake south to the northern border of the Cape Kiwanda State Natural area, roughly in line with the southern edge of the unincorporated community of Tierra del Mar. Driving is currently prohibited on this beach at different times: it’s not allowed May 1 through September 30 (but limits can start in March if beach driving is closed to protect a threated shorebird during nesting season), and from sunrise to sunset on legal holidays, and on Saturdays and Sundays between October 1 and April 30.

The second change closes the beach to driving from a Tillamook County boat ramp in Pacific City, south about a quarter of a mile. Boaters will be able to park on the beach north of the boat ramp to the foot of Cape Kiwanda, and sometimes launch or land south of the boat ramp when the beach north of the ramp is unsafe. This section of beach is normally open year-round, but was temporarily closed to vehicles, except boaters, amid state park staffing shortages and safety concerns related to mixing beach visitors and vehicles.

The Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) proposed for revision include:

  • Amend: OAR 736-024-0015, Tillamook County: Restrictions

History

Watch public hearing online

See Commission presentation on rulemaking opening

See the full proposed new rules and filing documents

See the clean copy of the proposed rules

See the press release

Tillamook County Proposed Beach Vehicle Restriction Maps

Rule Advisory Committee News Release

Watch the Rule Advisory Committee Meeting

Tillamook Beach Driving Rule Advisory Committee Members (Confirmed):

  • Mary Faith Bell, Tillamook County Commissioner
  • Bri Goodwin, Surfrider Foundation
  • Paul Reilly, OPRD
  • Laurel Hillman, OPRD
  • Andrew Echeverria, Cascade Paragliding Club
  • Victor Troxel, Tillamook County Resident
  • Joseph Hay, Pacific City Nestucca Chamber
  • Ray Monroe, Pacific City Doryman's Association
  • Craig Wenrick, Pacific City Doryman's Association
  • Gail Saxton, Tiera Del Mar Community Association
  • Justin Aufdermauer, Tillamook Chamber

Public comments (Closed)

Public Comment: Opened December 10, 2020. Closed February 12, 2021, 5 PM

Proposal for Rulemaking, OAR 736-008-0005 to 736-008-0055

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is proposing changes to state rules for a federal grant program that funds outdoor recreation projects.

The state rules for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant were last updated in 1997. LWCF grants are available for local jurisdictions to acquire or develop outdoor recreation facilities. OPRD administers the federally funded grant program. The proposed changes include: updating definitions, aligning state rules with federal requirements, raising the minimum federal share on a project, and updating application requirements.

Public Comment: Opened May 3, 2021. Closes June 3, 2021, 5 PM

The Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) proposed for revision include:

Amend: 736-008-0005, 736-008-0015, 736-008-0020, 736-008-0025, 736-008-0030, 736-008-0045, 736- 008-0050, 736-008-0055

Repeal: 736-008-0010

Public Hearing: Wednesday, May 26, 6 PM via computer and telephone. Advance registration required at: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AC6nH4pESUm3cheBtG84XQ

See Commission presentation on rulemaking opening

See the full proposed new rules and filing documents

See the clean copy of the proposed rules

Watch Rule Advisory Committee hearing

See press release

Video of rulemaking hearing

​The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is accepting written comments on the proposed adoption of the Pilot Butte State Scenic Viewpoint Master Plan under Oregon Administrative Rule 736-018-0045.

The plan details current natural and cultural resource conditions, outdoor recreation trends and how to balance recreation and resource protection. It sets priorities for the next two decades, such as adding or improving trails, parking, facilities and signs. The plan is available at: Pilot Butte State Scenic Viewpoint Master Plan

Pilot Butte State Scenic Viewpoint (Pilot Butte) became part of the State of Oregon’s public lands in 1927 when it was donated to the State Highway Commission in memory of Terrance Hardington Foley. Its value to the public began primarily as a location to view the region and the Cascade Mountain Range to the west, and its view continue to draw statewide visitors. The combined park includes a total of 1261 acres under OPRD’s current ownership. As part of the process of drafting the plan, OPRD planners considered comments gathered from an advisory committee, park neighbors and the general public during meetings and written comment periods. The Oregon State Parks Commission approved the content of the draft plan in June 2020.  Officials from Deschutes County reviewed the draft for compatibility with zoning codes, a four-year process.

Public Comment: Opened April 1, 2021. Closes May 3, 2021, 5 PM

The Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) proposed for revision include:
Amending OAR 736-018-0045: Adopted State Park Master Plan Documents

See Commission presentation adopting master plan
See the full proposed new rules and filing documents
See the clean copy of the proposed rules
See press release

Comments will be accepted until 5 p.m. May 3, 2021 and can be made below; in writing to Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, attn.: Helena Kesch, 725 Summer St NE, Suite C, Salem OR  97301; or through e-mail to OPRD.publiccomment@oregon.gov.

Public Comments received April 5, 2021 through May 3, 2021

Public Comment is closed

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) proposes changes to the Oregon Administrative Rule creating an advisory council to provide recommendations to the Office of Outdoor Recreation.

The Outdoor Recreation Advisory Council will promote and facilitate efforts of the Office of Outdoor Recreation to coordinate outdoor recreation policy and priorities across the state with government, outdoor recreation industry and other outdoor recreation stakeholders.

Creation of the advisory council was recommended by a 33-member Governor 's Task Force on the Outdoors in their final report Governor’s Task Force on the Outdoors: 2020 Framework for Action. 

Public Comment: Opened March 8, 2021. Closes April 8, 2021, 5 PM

The Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) proposed for revision include:
Adopt: OAR 736-002-0170 Outdoor Recreation Advisory Council: Membership and Function

See Commission presentation on rulemaking opening
See the full proposed new rules and filing documents
See the clean copy of the proposed rules
See press release

Comments can be made below or in writing to Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, Attn.: Katie Gauthier, 725 Summer St NE, Suite C, Salem OR  97301; or through e-mail to OPRD.publiccomment@oregon.gov.

Public comments received March 8, 2021 through April 8, 2021

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Proposal for Rulemaking, OAR 736-015-0015

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) proposes changes to the Oregon Administrative Rule guiding reservations for Oregon State Parks.

The experience closing parks and cancelling reservations since March 2020 exposed a need for increased flexibility in reservation rules to enable the agency to more nimbly respond to changing conditions.

The proposed rule change includes implementing a flexible fee range for transaction fees to make, change or cancel a reservation; changing reservation windows to allow for same day reservations through 18 months, with some, but not all sites would be open the entire window and making changes to group camping notification requirements.

Public Comment: Opened December 1, 2020. Closes January 15, 2021, 5 PM

The Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) proposed for revision include:

Amend:

    OAR 736-015-0015, Reservations

Public Hearing:

Thursday, January 7, 6 PM via computer or telephone.  Register to participate in the hearing below.  https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_l9v4YG05Q1-GeS9n_0nS9Q    

See Commission presentation on rulemaking opening

See the full proposed new rules and filing documents

See the clean copy of the proposed rules

See press release

Comments can be made below or in writing to Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, Attn.: Katie Gauthier, 725 Summer St NE, Suite C, Salem OR  97301; or through e-mail to OPRD.publiccomment@oregon.gov.

Public comments received between December 1, 2020 and December 6, 2020

Public comments received between December 7, 2020 and December 31, 2020

Public comments received between January 1, 2021 and January 6, 2021

Public comments received between January 6, 2021 and January 15, 2021

Public comment is closed

​Proposal for National Register Rulemaking

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) proposes revising the state rules for the administration of the federal National Register of Historic Places program in Oregon. The program lists buildings, districts, and other sites important to local, state, or national history.  The National Register of Historic Places program is run by the National Park Service and administered locally by the Oregon State Historic Preservation Office, an office of the Oregon State Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD).

Public Comment: Opened July 1, 2020. Closed October 15, 2020, 5 PM

The Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) proposed for revision include:

Amend:

  • OAR 736-050-0220, State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation: Federal Requirements
  • OAR 736-050-0230, State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation: Definitions
  • OAR 736-050-0240, State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation: Organization and Duties
  • OAR 736-050-0250, State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation: Staff Activities Relating to the National Register Program
  • OAR 736-050-0260, State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation: Committee Procedures for Review and Approval of Nominations to the National Register

Adopt:

  • OAR 736-050-0270, State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation: Incorporation of Publications by Reference and Effective Date of Rule

Public Hearing:

Public hearings were held on the followings dates:
  • Tuesday, August 18, 10-11:30 AM
  • Tuesday, July 28, 7 PM
  • Thursday, July 23, 2 PM and 7 PM

Watch or listen to the public hearings oral testimony

See Commission presentation on rulemaking opening

See the full proposed new rules and filing documents

See the clean copy of the proposed rules

See first press release and additional press release

Comments can be made below or in writing to Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, Attn.: Katie Gauthier, 725 Summer St NE, Suite C, Salem OR  97301; or through e-mail to OPRD.publiccomment@oregon.gov . 

See comments received between July 1, 2020 and October 15, 2020

Proposal for revising state rules for the National Register of Historic Places in Oregon

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) proposes revising the state rules for the administration of the federal National Register of Historic Places program in Oregon.

The Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) proposed for revision include:

  • OAR 736-050-0220, State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation: Federal Requirements
  • OAR 736-050-0230, State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation: Definitions
  • OAR 736-050-0240, State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation: Organization and Duties
  • OAR 736-050-0250, State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation: Staff Activities Relating to the National Register Program
  • OAR 736-050-0260, State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation: Committee
  • Procedures for Review and Approval of Nominations to the National Register

OPRD assembled a Rule Advisory Committee (RAC) to provide recommendations on a draft rule written by staff. Staff intend to present the draft rule to the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department Commission and request that the Commission grant permission to begin the public rulemaking process.

The RAC is a citizen group appointed by staff who serve in an advisory capacity. Representatives include those from tribal, state, county, and local government, preservation and natural resource organizations, professionals, and private citizens with a demonstrated interest in the program. RAC meetings are open to the public.

Topics that will be considered include counting owners and objections; how tribal governments, state agencies, and local jurisdictions participate in the nomination process; administrative functions, such as staff duties and public notice and hearing procedures; and under what circumstances nominations may be exempt from public disclosure to protect culturally-sensitive information, among other issues.

The proposed revision addresses issues raised during a handful of controversial nomination projects. These include the nomination of portions of the Pilot Butte Canal, Deschutes Co.; the Eastmoreland Historic District, Portland; and the Q'alya ta Kukwis shichdii me Traditional Cultural Property Historic District, Coos Co. Each of these projects exposed discrepancies between federal and state laws and rules governing the National Register Program.

If the Oregon Parks and Recreation Commission approves rulemaking this website will be updated to include locations and dates of public meetings. The earliest date that staff may present a draft rule to the Oregon Parks and Recreation Commission and that the Commission may grant permission to open rulemaking is April 2020. 

Press release

The RAC members include:

  • Dr. Stephen Dow Beckham, Chair State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation, Chair of the RAC
  • Peter Gutowsky, Association of Oregon Counties
  • Michael Boquist, League of Oregon Cities
  • Gail Greenman, Oregon Farm Bureau
  • Craig Horrell, Central Oregon Irrigation District
  • George Kramer, Kramer & Company
  • John Liu, At large community member
  • Mary Kyle McCurdy, 1000 Friends of Oregon
  • Ellen Miller, Homebuilders Association
  • Peggy Moretti, Restore Oregon
  • Oregon Tribal Representative
  • Elaine Schacher, State of Oregon, Department of Administrative Services

RAC Meetings

Meetings location, date, and time subject to change or cancellation.

Location: 1313 Mill Street SE, Salem, OR 97301. All meetings begin at 9 a.m.

Jan. 28, 2020           RAC meets to draft new rule


Feb. 10, 2020           RAC meets to draft new rule


Feb.25, 2020            RAC meets to draft new rule : Feb.25, 2020 Meeting Cancelled

PRP-RUL-02-19-Rules-Advisory-Committee-Concludes-Meeting-Series.pdf


March 10, 2020        RAC meets to draft new rule


June 2020                 Earliest date that staff may present a draft rule to the Oregon                                       Parks and Recreation Commission and that the                                                                 Commission may grant permission to open rulemaking.

If the Oregon Parks and Recreation Commission approves rulemaking this website will be updated to include locations and dates of public meetings.


Contact

Katie GauthierLegislative Coordinator
503-510-9678

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