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<h1><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Public comment period opens for updates to state rules for National Register Program<o:p></o:p></span></h1>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="_Hlk44000729"></a><a name="_Hlk44000340"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk44000729"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is accepting public comments on proposed changes to
rules governing how the state protects important historical places. <o:p></o:p></span></span></a></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk44000729"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",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></span></p>
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<p class="Default"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk44000729"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">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></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk44000729"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">“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.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk44000729"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk44000729"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">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.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk44000729"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">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:<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk44000729"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Online:
</span></span><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/PRP/Pages/PRP-rulemaking.aspx"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk44000729"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">oregon.gov/oprd/PRP/Pages/PRP-rulemaking.aspx</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk44000729"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk44000729"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk44000729"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",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></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk44000729"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Email:
</span></span><a href="mailto:OPRD.publiccomment@oregon.gov"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk44000729"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">OPRD.publiccomment@oregon.gov</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk44000729"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk44000729"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk44000729"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Via video or telephone in one of three virtual public hearings:<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk44000729"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">July 23 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo1">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk44000729"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">July 28 at 7 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo1">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk44000729"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Information on registering to provide comments during the public hearing will be available at:
</span></span><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/PRP/Pages/PRP-rulemaking.aspx"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk44000729"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">oregon.gov/oprd/PRP/Pages/PRP-rulemaking.aspx</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk44000729"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk44000729"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">.</span></span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color:windowtext"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk44000729"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",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></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk44000729"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The full text of the proposed change is available online:
</span></span><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/PRP/Pages/PRP-rulemaking.aspx"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk44000729"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">oregon.gov/oprd/PRP/Pages/PRP-rulemaking.aspx</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk44000729"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk44000729"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk44000729"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Properties listed in the National Register are:<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk44000729"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Recognized as significant to the nation, state or community;<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk44000729"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Considered in the planning of federal or federally assisted projects;<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk44000729"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Eligible for federal and state tax benefits;<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk44000729"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Eligible for historic preservation grants when funds are available;<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk44000729"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Eligible for leniency in meeting certain building code requirements.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk44000729"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",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.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Learn more about the National Register of Historic Places program in Oregon at<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/pages/national-register.aspx"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">oregon.gov/oprd/OH/pages/national-register.aspx</span></a><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">
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