Description
The Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD) is developing new rules for the Place-Based Water Planning Fund. These rules will govern how OWRD implements the Place-Based Water Planning Fund (ORS 537.872–537.873), including how the place-based planning grant will be administered and the process of state recognition of place-based water plans.
December, 2024 update – Public Comment
OWRD will be accepting public comment on Division 602 Place-Based Water Planning Fund proposed rules from December 2, 2024, through 5 p.m. January 15, 2025.
Proposed Rulemaking Notice
Submit Comments
Email:
wrd_dl_rule-coordinator@water.oregon.gov
Written:
Oregon Water Resources Department
Attention: Margo Mashkovskaya
725 Summer Street NE, Suite A
Salem, OR 97301
Public Hearing
A hybrid public hearing will be held January 7, 2025, at 11 a.m. Please register for the public hearing here.
Accommodations
For all hearings, auxiliary aids for persons with disabilities will be available upon advance request. Please email WRD_DL_rule-coordinator@water.oregon.gov or call (503) 507-7313 as soon as possible, but at least 48 hours in advance of the hearing for which an aid is needed.
Rule Information and Background
Rules Advisory Committee Meeting 1 - August 19, 2024, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Rules Advisory Committee Meeting 2 - September 16, 2024, 12–2 p.m.
Recording of RAC Meeting 2
Div 602 RAC Meeting 2 Summary
Topics/Draft Rules Covered
Grant Evaluation Criteria
- 690-602-0006 (Grant Evaluation Criteria)
State Recognition of Plans: Process, Agency Support, Consideration in the IWRS- 690-602-0007 (State Recognition of Plans)
Related Documents
Rules Advisory Committee Meeting 3 - October 17, 2024 12–3 p.m.
Recording of RAC Meeting 3
Div 602 RAC Meeting 3 Summary
Topics/Draft Rules Covered
Match Requirements & Grant Administration
- 690-602-0003 (Grant Application Process)
- 690-602-0005 (Grant Application Requirements)
- 690-602-0008 (Grant Agreement and Conditions)
- 690-602-0009 (Public Notice and Comment)
- 690-602-0010 (Distribution of Funds)
Proposals for Expanded Scope
Racial Equity Impacts, and Economic & Fiscal Impacts
Rules Advisory Committee Meeting 4 - November 15, 2024 9–11 a.m.