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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Oregon Heritage wants your comments on the National Register program<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Oregon Heritage is seeking comments on the draft state rule for the administration of the federal National Register of Historic Places program. The National Register recognizes properties of
historic significance across the nation. </span><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Over 2,000 properties, including 133 historic districts, located across the state’s 36 counties and representing many aspects of our state’s rich history are now
listed in the National Register. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">We are asking that your organization consider commenting on the rule, or the program generally as part of our public process. Listing in the National Register sends a powerful message about
what we value about our past as a state, and enables owners of listed properties to leverage tax incentives and grants to preserve these places.
<a name="_Hlk47464377">Below is a list of the issues that may be relevant to your organization and some ideas on what you might like to share.
</a>Please consider responding before the public comment period ends on August 31<sup>st</sup>. The following press release includes details on how to comment.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Public comments extended through Aug. 31 for updates to state rules for national register program<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><br>
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is extending the date to accept public comments on proposed changes to rules governing how the state protects important historical places until 5 p.m. Aug. 31, 2020. The extension comes with a new opportunity on
Aug. 18 for local and tribal governments to learn more about the proposed rules and comment on them. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">In Oregon, 2,065 properties — including 133 historic districts located across the state’s 36 counties and representing many aspects of our rich history — are now listed in the National Register.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">In the last several years, several high-profile, controversial nominations exposed problems with the National Register process, including determining owner consent and public involvement. Proposed
changes seek to establish a fair and transparent process in alignment with federal requirements.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">In addition to extending the comment period, OPRD will have an informational webinar at 10 a.m. Aug. 18 for government staff and leaders to learn more about the proposed rules and potential
impact on communities, local governments and tribes. The webinar will be open to the public and end with an opportunity to provide public comment. Register to attend at
<a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/PRP/Pages/PRP-rulemaking.aspx">oregon.gov/oprd/PRP/Pages/PRP-rulemaking.aspx</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">“Local governments and Native American tribes are a critical partner in the national register program,” said Ian Johnson, associate deputy state historic preservation officer.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">The Oregon SHPO provides local governments participating in the federal Certified Local Government (CLG) Program grants to list properties in the federal National Register of Historic Places.
Using SHPO grant funds, the City of Jacksonville listed the Britt Gardens and the City of Gresham listed the Roy E. and Hildur L. Amundesen House in the National Register.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Local governments may comment on National Register nominations. Local governments participating in the CLG program may object to a nomination, ending the nomination process unless appealed.
The revised rule includes updated procedures for hearing notifications, including specific provisions to notify CLGs, as well as a provision that allows the SHPO to coordinate outreach efforts with local governments. The revised rule also now includes provisions
for comments from Oregon’s nine federally-recognized Native American tribes.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">OPRD will accept public comments on the proposed changes through 5 p.m. Aug. 31, 2020. Comments can be made online, in writing or via email:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Online:
<a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/PRP/Pages/PRP-rulemaking.aspx">oregon.gov/oprd/PRP/Pages/PRP-rulemaking.aspx</a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">In writing: Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, attn. Katie Gauthier, 725 Summer St NE, Suite C, Salem OR 97301<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Email:
<a href="mailto:OPRD.publiccomment@oregon.gov">OPRD.publiccomment@oregon.gov</a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Informational, online webinar to discuss potential impacts of proposed rules on local governments, communities and federally-recognized Native American tribes.
The webinar is set for 10-11:30 a.m. Aug. 18. Register at <a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/PRP/Pages/PRP-rulemaking.aspx">
oregon.gov/oprd/PRP/Pages/PRP-rulemaking.aspx</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">After reviewing public comments, OPRD staff plan to present a final recommended rule for consideration to the Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">The full text of the proposed change is available online:
<a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/PRP/Pages/PRP-rulemaking.aspx">oregon.gov/oprd/PRP/Pages/PRP-rulemaking.aspx</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Properties listed in the National Register are:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Recognized as significant to the nation, state or community;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Considered in the planning of federal or federally assisted projects;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Eligible for federal and state tax benefits;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Eligible for historic preservation grants when funds are available;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Eligible for leniency in meeting certain building code requirements.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">National Register listing does not place any restrictions on a property at the federal level, unless property owners choose to participate in tax benefit or grant programs. State law requires
local governments to review the demolition or relocation of all properties listed in the National Register at a public hearing, and allows local governments to add additional regulations following a formal public process. Learn more about the National Register
of Historic Places program in Oregon at <a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/pages/national-register.aspx">oregon.gov/oprd/OH/pages/national-register.aspx</a>.<u><o:p></o:p></u></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">Oregon Heritage News is a service of Oregon Heritage, a division of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. The news editor can be contacted at
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