OAR 736-008-0020: Definitions

For the purposes of this division the following definitions shall apply, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) “Acquisition” — The gaining of property rights, including but not limited to fee title or easements, for public use by donation or purchase. (2) “Conversion” — Property acquired, developed, or both with LWCF assistance that has been wholly or partly converted to other than public outdoor recreation uses. (3) “Current Park Master Plan” — A site-specific resource based plan guiding park acquisition, development, protection and management of park areas and facilities. (4) “Department” — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. (5) “Development” — The construction, rehabilitation, or expansion of facilities necessary for the use and enjoyment of public outdoor recreation resources. (6) “Director” — The Director of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. (7) “Implementation Program” — A requirement of SCORP which identifies salient recreation issues to be addressed over a two-year period. (8) “Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)” — Those funds made available to the state through the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 (Public Law 88-578). (9) “Local Comprehensive Plan” — The comprehensive land use plan prepared by each local jurisdiction within the state, as required by ORS chapter 197. (10) “Major Rehabilitation” — The repair, restoration, or reconstruction of eligible facilities which is necessitated by obsolescence, building code changes, accessibility standards, or normal wear and tear not attributed to lack of maintenance. (11) “Oregon Application Procedures Manual” — A manual prepared by the Department containing state and federal policies, procedures and instructions to assist local government agencies wishing to participate in LWCF assistance. (12) “Oregon Outdoor Recreation Committee (OORC)” — The committee appointed by the Director to prioritize LWCF project applications. (13) "Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLAP)" means the complementary federal grant program to the LWCF state-side formula grants program which supports projects that will acquire land for or develop outdoor recreation spaces in urban areas. (14) “Project Sponsor” — The recipient of the grant funds and the agency responsible for implementation of the project and the maintenance and operation of the site. (15) “State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan” — Otherwise known as SCORP, the document used to identify and assess Oregon outdoor recreation needs. (16) “State Liaison Officer (SLO)” — Designated by the Governor, the Director and their designees who have the responsibility to administer the stateside LWCF. (17) “State/Local Agreement” — Agreement between the state and project sponsor which authorizes the project to begin.