OAR 340-259-0050
Application Procedures
(1)
An application for a grant or loan for a qualifying repower or retrofit must include:(a)
The name and address of the applicant;(b)
A complete budget for the proposed repower or retrofit, including a list of the different costs that comprise the total budget;(c)
A work plan and schedule for completion of the proposed repower or retrofit;(d)
A statement of the amount and source of any existing financial incentives from public funds that directly reduce the cost of the proposed repower or retrofit, including tax credits, grants, loans or any other public financial assistance;(e)
Any information requested by the Department that is necessary to evaluate the proposed repower or retrofit based on the approval preferences for grant and loan awards pursuant to 340-259-0040 (Approval Preferences for Grant and Loan Awards);(f)
Documentation that the proposed repower or retrofit meets the standards of a qualifying repower or retrofit pursuant to OAR 340-259-0030 (Standards for Qualifying Repowers and Retrofits);(g)
The manufacturer name and serial number of the engine to be retrofitted or the engine, electric motors, drives or fuel cells to be installed as a repower, and, if available, the federal Environmental Protection Agency diesel engine family number;(h)
For the vehicle or equipment on which the repower or retrofit will be performed, the vehicle identification number or identification number, and license plate number for licensed motor vehicles;(i)
For a retrofit, documentation that the retrofit will use the greatest degree of emissions reduction available for the particular application of the equipment retrofitted that meets the cost-effectiveness threshold;(j)
For a repower, documentation that the repower will have a minimum seven-year useful life.(k)
A statement by the applicant that at least 50 percent of the use of the engine, as measured by miles driven or hours operated, will occur in Oregon for the three years following the repowering or retrofitting of the engine;(l)
The applicant’s signature attesting that the application is true and correct; and(m)
Any additional information the Department may require.(2)
An application for an Oregon diesel truck engine scrapping project must include:(a)
The name and address of the applicant;(b)
A complete budget for the proposed scrapping project, including a list of the different costs that comprise the total budget;(c)
A statement of the amount and source of any existing financial incentives that directly reduce the cost of the proposed scrapping project, including tax credits, grants, loans or any other public financial assistance;(d)
Any information requested by the Department that is necessary to evaluate the proposed scrapping project;(e)
Documentation that the proposed scrapping project qualifies for an Oregon diesel truck engine scrapping grant pursuant to OAR 340-259-0035 (Standards for Qualifying Oregon Diesel Truck Engine Scrapping Projects);(f)
The vehicle identification number for the vehicle from which the engine will be scrapped, and license plate number for licensed motor vehicles;(g)
Documentation that the engine was used in Oregon at least 50 percent during the last two years as measured by miles driven or hours operated;(h)
Documentation that the engine was insured for driving for the two years preceding the scrapping;(i)
The applicant’s signature attesting that the application is true and correct; and(j)
Any additional information the Department may require.(3)
Applications must be submitted on the most current form prescribed by the Department. Current applications forms are available on the Department’s website.(4)
Upon determining that it does not require any additional information and that the application is complete, the Department will review the application pursuant to OAR 340-259-0055 (Review and Approval or Denial).(5)
If the Department determines that it requires additional information or that the application is incomplete, the Department will request additional information no later than 30 days after receiving the application.(6)
The applicant must submit the information requested under OAR 340-259-0050 (Application Procedures)(5) within 30 days of the date of the Department’s request, or the Department may deny the application.
Source:
Rule 340-259-0050 — Application Procedures, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=340-259-0050.