Public Comment Sought: Proposed Rule Changes for OWEB Grant Program and Restoration Grants

Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board sent this bulletin at 02/28/2017 10:57 AM PST

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Dear Subscriber,

OWEB seeks public comment on proposed amendments to the OWEB Grant Program and Restoration Grant administrative rules.

Proposed Rules for OWEB Grant Program and Restoration Grants (PDF)

OWEB's Grant Program and Restoration Grant administrative rules were last amended in 2009 and 2011, respectively. Since that time, OWEB staff, through consultation with grantees and stakeholders, has identified refinements that will result in more efficient and effective processes to receive, evaluate and administer grant applications and agreements.

Changes proposed in the OWEB Grant Program and Restoration Grant administrative rules include:

  • removing the 10% cap on fiscal administration for grants.
  • removing a person from eligibility for a grant.
  • revising grant agreement conditions to allow for amendments if there are outstanding reporting requirements on prior grant agreements.
  • allowing for all non-profits to retain equipment purchased with grant funds.
  • modifying the percentage of grant project funds to be retained until final report is approved.
  • modifying restoration grant evaluation criteria.
  • proposing other minor adjustments.

Additional Information

Comment Period

The public comment period for the amended rules begins on March 1, 2017 and will close at 5:00 p.m. on March 30, 2017.

To comment on the proposed rules, please send comments by email to Eric Hartstein with the phrase “Comments on OWEB Grant Program and Restoration Grants” in the subject line, or send written comments to Eric Hartstein at OWEB, 775 Summer Street NE, Suite 360, Salem, OR 97301-1290

Public Hearing

OWEB will hold a public hearing on March 30, 2017 at 10:00 am at the Department of State Lands, Mill Creek Room, 775 Summer St. NE, Salem to receive comments regarding the proposed rule amendments. Both oral and written comments will be accepted at the hearing.

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, Darika Barnes (503-986-0181) at least 72 hours prior to the hearing.

Questions

Question concerning the rules or this process may be directed to Eric Hartstein, or (503) 986-0029.