[OMS_MANAGERS] Oregon Heritage wants your comments on the National Register program

[STUART Sheri * OPRD]

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. 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.

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. Below is a list of the issues that may be relevant to your organization and some ideas on what you might like to share. Please consider responding before the public comment period ends on August 31st. The attached press release includes details on how to comment.

Why should you review these rules?

  *   If you are a community hoping to create a National Register Historic District in your downtown.
  *   If you have properties in downtown that would like to be listed to access grants and tax incentives.

What areas might be of interest?

  *   Consulting parties - is your organization included in a way that makes sense?

Reference: [Definition of public comment period, OAR 736-050-0230(19)]; [Public comment period, OAR 736-050-0250(8) and (9)]

  *   Definition of owner - is the definition clear and do the rules provide adequate direction in this area?

Reference: OAR 736-050-0230(16)

  *   State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation - do the rules related to commission support adequate expertise and representation for your constituents in the National Register process?

Reference: Organization and duties of the review committee, OAR 736-050-0240

  *   National Register nomination staff and committee review - do the rules provide enough clarity to understand why a nomination may require revision or be rejected?

Reference: [Definition for substantive revision, OAR 736-050-0230(21)]; [OAR 736-050-0260(2), (11), and (12)]

  *   Owner and community consent - How does your community and individual property owners comment on, support, or object to forming a historic district?
     *   Reference: [Definition of owner, OAR 736-050-0230(16)]; [OAR 736-050-0250(12)(b and c)]

What should you share?

  *   Do these rules create barriers for local properties to be listed? If so, in what way?
  *   Do the rules provide clear boundaries for the process?
  *   Do the rules provide clear points of participation for your organization?


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