Issuance of Archaeological Permits 2022

Background

The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), part of Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD), is requesting public comment on proposed Oregon Administrative Rule changes that govern how the state issues archaeological permits. The deadline for comments was 5 p.m. July 1, 2022.

State law requires a permit for archaeological excavation or collection of archaeological objects on public land. Permits are also required for archaeological excavation within an archaeological site on private land.

Public comment

The public comment period was from May 1 - July 1st, 2022 5 PM. The public comment period has closed.

Public comments received

• No public comments received as of 5/6/2022, 2:45 p.m.
• No public comments received as of 5/13/2022, 1:30 p.m.
• No public comments received as of 5/20/2022, 1:45 p.m.
• Public comments received between 5/20/2022 and 5/26/2022, 3:30pm (posted a day early due to holiday schedules)
• No public comments received as of 6/03/2022, 1:30 p.m.
• No public comments received as of 6/10/2022, 1:30 p.m.
  
• Public comments received between 6/10/2022 and 6/24/2022, 5:00pm
• Public comments received between 6/24/2022 and 7/1/2022, 5:00pm

To learn more, visit the following links:

• Read the RAC public notice
• Read the March 4, 2022 press release
• Read the commission brief
• Read the filing notice
  
• Read the draft rule content
  
• Read the 5/2/2022 press release
• Watch the 5/25/2022 public hearing