Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is accepting public comments on changes to Oregon Administrative Rule language regarding the agency’s Certified Local Government and Preserving Oregon grant programs. The proposed changes would adopt several new rules to establish procedures and criteria for application processes, eligibility determination, and grant fund distribution. OPRD will accept public comments on the proposed change through 5 p.m. Oct. 31. Comments can be made online, in writing or via email: Online: oregon.gov/oprd/RULES/Pages/Rulemaking%20Notices.aspx In writing: Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, attn. Katie Gauthier, 725 Summer St NE, Suite C, Salem OR 97301 Email: OPRD.publiccomment@oregon.gov. After reviewing public comments, OPRD staff plan to present a final recommended rule for consideration by the Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission at its November 2019 or February 2020 business meeting. Full text of the proposed change is available online at oregon.gov/oprd/Rules/pages/index.aspx.