Or. Admin. Code § 340-270-0650

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

Section 340-270-0650 - Application Review Process

(1) DEQ will process applications on a first-come, first-served basis as received by DEQ, as required by OAR 340-270-0630. If the purchaser, vehicle dealer, and vehicle are eligible and funds are available for the specific purchase, DEQ will approve rebate(s) and send the purchaser a rebate reservation approval letter.

(2) In the event that funding for rebate payments from the Zero Emission Medium and Heavy Duty Vehicle Incentive Fund is exhausted, DEQ will not accept new applications until more funds are available. Any purchases or leases made during the period DEQ ceases acceptance are not eligible for the rebate. Only applicants with approved rebates at the time funds are exhausted will be eligible to receive payment.

(3) DEQ will reject all applications that do not meet the applicable requirements of OAR 340-270-0620 through 340-270-0640.

(4) DEQ will provide a written explanation for all rejected applications. If DEQ rejects an application, an applicant may appeal that rejection by:

(a) Providing a written explanation of why the applicant believes that DEQ misapplied the statute or its rules or otherwise improperly rejected the applicant;

(b) Submitting that written explanation by depositing the explanation in the mail, with proper postage, postmarked within 60 days of the date of DEQ's written rejection; and

(c) Submitting the explanation to the person specified on the letter rejecting the application.

(5) DEQ will respond to an appeal of a rejection in writing as soon as is practicable. DEQ's response to an appeal is an order in other than a contested case.

Or. Admin. Code § 340-270-0650

DEQ 15-2024, adopt filed 09/30/2024, effective 9/30/2024

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 468.020 & 468.463(7)

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 468.463 & 468.469