Or. Admin. Code § 741-015-0040

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 12, December 1, 2024

Section 741-015-0040 - Application Review and Approval

(1) If the proposed project is not already on the Rail Needs Inventory (RNI), the applicant must complete and submit the RNI Intake Form (insert hyperlink to the Intake Form). The Department shall review the Project to determine if the Project will be added to the RNI.

(2) Upon receipt of an application, the Department shall determine whether the Project is eligible for Program Funds. To be eligible, the Applicant and Project must meet the following criteria:

(a) The Project applicant is a railroad doing business within the state of Oregon; a public jurisdiction within the state of Oregon; or a company, foreign or domestic, incorporated or registered with the Oregon Secretary of State to do business within the state of Oregon.

(b) The Project will assist in developing or rehabilitating railroad infrastructure that:

(A) Supports state and local government efforts to attract new industries to Oregon, or

(B) Keeps and encourages expansion of existing industries or improves the functional utility of the state's railroad network by increasing capacity, enhancing safety, or reducing greenhouse gases.

(c) The Project will serve the public good and would benefit from the provision of public assistance.

(d) The Project will not require or rely upon continuing subsidies from the Department.

(e) The Project is consistent with the goals of the Oregon State Rail Plan. and

(f) The applicant is current on all state and local taxes, fees, and assessments.

(3) If the Project is not eligible, the Department shall, within 60 days:

(a) Reject the application; or

(b) Request additional information the applicant must provide to establish eligibility.

Or. Admin. Code § 741-015-0040

RD 2-2024, adopt filed 10/10/2024, effective 10/10/2024

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 814.619 & 824.016

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 824.016