Good Afternoon,
The Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD) is seeking public comment on proposed rule adoption to Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) 690, Division 602, regarding Place-Based Water Planning funding and implementation. These rules are needed to implement ORS 537.872 and ORS 537.873 (HB2010, 2023), for the administration of place-based water planning.
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OWRD will accept written public comments on the rules until 5 p.m. on January 15, 2025. A hybrid public hearing is scheduled for January 7, 2025, for members of the public to submit oral comments. More information is provided below.
Rulemaking information for Place-Based Water Planning (OAR 690 Division 602) – Notice and Opportunity to Comment
Rule Caption: Rulemaking for the administration of the Place-based Water Planning Fund and state recognition process.
Link to view rulemaking material: Division 602 website.
Link to view Notice: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking.
Oregon Bulletin Website: The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Statement of Need and Fiscal Impact, and the Draft Proposed Rules are also available here.
How to Comment: You may comment on the proposed rules by sending written comments by 5 p.m. on January 15, 2025.
By Mail: Oregon Water Resources Department Attn: Margo Mashkovskaya 725 Summer St. NE, Suite A Salem, OR 97301-1271
By Email: WRD_DL_rule-coordinator@water.oregon.gov.
Hybrid Rulemaking Hearing: You also may provide oral or written comments on the proposed rules at the rulemaking hearing, which will take place in person (Salem, OR) and virtually.
Date: January 7, 2025 Time: 11 a.m.–12 p.m. Location: North Mall Office Building 725 Summer St NE, Room 124b Salem, OR 97301
Zoom: Zoom registration link.
Meeting ID: 867 0889 3823
Zoom Phone: 253-215-8782
Please note: This public hearing will be in a hybrid format and will be recorded. The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. Language services are also available upon request. A request for an interpreter for the deaf and hard of hearing, other language services, or for other accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made at least 48 hours before the meeting by contacting Margo Mashkovskaya using the information below.
If you have questions, or need accommodations, please contact:
Margo Mashkovskaya | (503) 507-7313 | margo.a.mashkovskaya@water.oregon.gov
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