1. (a) The selection process shall involve eligible proposals timely received by the Department, in response to an applicable RFP, or similar notice.
2. (b) The Department will consider only one proposal per applicant for a given research project. Applicants may submit more than one proposal if the proposals are for separate and distinct research projects or activities.

3. (c) The Department will make a selection for funding based on criteria including, but not limited to:

   1. (1) The extent to which the proposed project is designed to achieve objectives specified in Revenue and Taxation Code section 34019(b).
   2. (2) The extent to which the proposed project is designed to achieve measurable outcomes, and the clarity of the measures for success, including, for research-based objectives, the scientific and technical merit of the proposed project as evaluated by relevant experts.

   3. (3) The extent to which the proposed project is feasible, demonstrated by:

      1. (A) A timeline for project completion, including readiness; and
      2. (B) Budget detail.
   4. (4) Qualifications of the staff who will be assigned to or working on the proposed project.
   5. (5) Any other criteria to determine the proposed project's efficacy in evaluating the implementation and effect of the Act.
4. (d) Applicants selected for funding will be notified of the selection and amount of funding in writing.
5. (e) The Department's selection decision is final and not subject to appeal.

Note: Authority cited: Section 26013, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section 34019, Revenue and Taxation Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-27-2021 as an emergency; operative 9-27-2021 (Register 2021, No. 40). This filing is a deemed emergency pursuant to Business and Professions Code sections 26013(b)(3) and 26153.1(k). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 3-28-2022 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 3-28-2022 as an emergency; operative 3-28-2022 (Register 2022, No. 13). This filing is a deemed emergency pursuant to Business and Professions Code sections 26013(b)(3) and 26153.1(k). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-26-2022 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-28-2022 order transmitted to OAL 9-26-2022 and filed 11-7-2022 (Register 2022, No. 45).