The federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program, established under 47 U.S.C. 1702, will provide funding to Oregon. The Department will use a portion of the funds to establish a state broadband deployment program that provides grants towards the costs of physical broadband infrastructure.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 285A.075, ORS 285A.166, Oregon Laws 2020, chapter 17, Section 5(2) (First Special Session) (SB 1603) & Oregon Laws 2023, chapter 338 (HB 3201)

Statutes/Other Implemented

Oregon Laws 2020, chapter 17, Section 5(2) (First Special Session) (SB 1603) & Oregon Laws 2023, chapter 338 (HB 3201)

History

OBDD 30-2023, adopt filed 11/14/2023, effective 11/14/2023