Or. Admin. Code § 340-259-0035

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 10, October 1, 2024

Section 340-259-0035 - Standards for Qualifying Oregon Diesel Truck Engine Scrapping Projects

(1) In order to qualify for an Oregon diesel truck engine scrapping grant, the engine to be scrapped must:

(a) Have been manufactured prior to 1994;

(b) Be in an operating condition at the time of the grant application or, if repairs are needed, the owner must demonstrate to the Department's satisfaction that the engine can be repaired to an operating condition for less than its commercial scrap value;

(c) Have been used in Oregon at least 50 percent of the time, as measured by miles driven or hours operated, for the two years preceding the scrapping of the engine; and

(d) Have been insured for driving for the two years preceding the scrapping.

(2) The engine to be scrapped does not qualify for an Oregon diesel truck engine scrapping grant if the owner or operator of the engine has applied for or received any other tax credit or other public financial assistance concerning emission reductions for the engine.

(3) Except as adjusted under section (6) of this rule, the maximum grant allowed for scrapping a medium-duty truck engine is $2,000 for the calendar year 2008 and thereafter. The Department may allow grants for the maximum amount or a lesser amount.

(4) Except as adjusted under section (6) of this rule, the maximum grant allowed for scrapping a heavy-duty truck engine for a vehicle that has a combined weight under 33,000 pounds is $2,000 for the calendar year 2008 and thereafter. The Department may allow grants for the maximum amount or a lesser amount.

(5) Except as adjusted under section (6) of this rule, the maximum grant allowed for scrapping a heavy-duty truck engine that has a combined weight that is 33,000 pounds or more is $7,000 for the calendar year 2008 and thereafter. The Department may allow grants for the maximum amount or a lesser amount.

(6) On an annual basis, the Department may adjust the maximum grant amounts specified in subsections (3) to (5) of this section based upon the increase or decrease (if any) from August of the preceding year to August of the year in which the calculation is made in the U.S. City Average Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for All Items as prepared by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the United States Department of Labor or its successor.

Or. Admin. Code § 340-259-0035

DEQ 9-2008, f. & cert. ef. 7-11-08

Stat. Auth.: OL 2007, Ch. 855 (HB 2172 (2007)).

Stats. Implemented: OL 2007, Ch. 855 (HB 2172 (2007))