1. (1) In accordance with ORS 541.977(3) and (4), OWEB may consider Working Land Conservation Covenant and Easement Grant applications to acquire a nonpossessory interest in working land for a permanent or fixed term that imposes limitations or affirmative obligations.

2. (2) Working Land Conservation Covenant and Easement Grant applications shall:

   1. (a) Be consistent with OAR 698-005;
   2. (b) Be submitted on the most current format that conforms with the process prescribed by OWEB.
   3. (c) State the amount and type of match contribution; and
   4. (d) If the application is for a Working Land Conservation Covenant, include the duration of the covenant.
3. (3) The Commission may consider proposals that are received for a Working Land Conservation Covenant or Working Land Conservation Easement that were acquired by the applicant after the previous application deadline.
4. (4) Applications for grant funds that would apply to an OAHP Working Land Conservation Covenant or Working Land Conservation Easement Project with an open, active OAHP Working Land Conservation Covenant or Working Land Conservation Easement funded grant will not be considered.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 541.984, ORS 541.988 & ORS 541.989

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 541.977-541.989

History

OAHP 1-2025, amend filed 01/31/2025, effective 01/31/2025
OAHP 1-2019, adopt filed 01/28/2019, effective 02/01/2019