OPRD Extends Public Comment Period On Proposed Updates To Archaeological Permit Rules - 07/31/26

SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is extending its public comment period for proposed updates to the archaeological permit rules until Friday, Aug. 14 at 5 p.m.

The extension is in response to a request from a tribal government, due to the current impacts of wildfires across the state. OPRD first announced the rulemaking on July 1.

How to submit comments

Public comments on the proposed rule changes will be accepted from July 1, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. through Aug. 14, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. You can submit written comments on the rulemaking web page, by email to public.comment@oprd.oregon.gov or by mail to:

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
Attn: Helena Kesch
725 Summer St. NE, Suite C
Salem, OR 97301

What’s next

Once the public comment period closes, OPRD staff will review all comments, revise the draft rules as appropriate, and present a final proposal to the Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission for consideration.

For more information, visit the rulemaking web page.