OAR 732-020-0020
Application Review

(1)

The Division will establish a process for reviewing Discretionary Program applications that will include, and is not limited to:

(a)

An initial screening of applications for compliance with Discretionary Program requirements. If program requirements are not met:

(A)

The Division may ask for further information or clarification; and

(B)

May recommend disapproval of the application to the Oregon Transportation Commission and advise the STF Agency of the reasons for recommending disapproval;

(C)

Reasons for the Division to disapprove an application may include, and are not limited to, the following:
(i)
No advisory committee, or improper membership;
(ii)
STF Agency failure to confer with the Advisory Committee;
(iii)
Purpose of the project is not in accordance with the requirements of the program; and
(iv)
The potential recipient identified in the application is ineligible to receive STF moneys.

(b)

A review of the qualified applications will be conducted by the appointed grant review panel;

(c)

The Discretionary Program application review may be conducted in conjunction with the review of other state and federal grant applications submitted to the Division; and

(d)

After consideration of the grant review panel’s recommendation, the Division shall submit a final recommendation for funding to the Oregon Transportation Commission.

(2)

Criteria for review and selection of Discretionary Grants will be established by the Oregon Transportation Commission, and may include, and not be limited to:

(a)

Public support for the proposed Project;

(b)

The need for the proposed Project;

(c)

The effectiveness of the proposed Project;

(d)

The efficiency of the proposed Project;

(e)

The appropriateness in scope or scale of the proposed Project;

(f)

A satisfactory history of applicant performance, if appropriate;

(g)

Consistency with state and local priorities and needs as identified in planning documents; and

(h)

Demonstration of Coordination of transportation resources.

Source: Rule 732-020-0020 — Application Review, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=732-020-0020.

Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

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