1. (1) DEQ will periodically allocate specific percentages of available rebate money among qualifying vehicle Classes 2b – 8, update allocations based on availability of revenue, and will provide an opportunity for community involvement.

2. (2) DEQ will allocate rebate dollars to specific vehicle classes to prioritize:

   1. (a) Air quality benefits among disproportionately burdened communities;
   2. (b) Deploying zero emissions vehicle technologies that are available in Oregon; and
   3. (c) Early adoption of zero emissions vehicles among fleets that apply.
   4. (d) For the biennium beginning July 1, 2023, DEQ will also prioritize rebates funded with Oregon’s General Fund dollars allocated to the Zero-Emission Medium and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Incentive Fund for qualifying vehicles that are medium-duty, Class 3 – 6 as identified in OAR 340-270-0610.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 468.020 & 468.463(7)

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 468.463 & 468.469

History

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