1. (1) Project applications will be reviewed for compliance with the requirements in OAR 731-035-0030 and 732-035-0060.
2. (2) The Department will review applications received to determine whether the Applicant and the Project are eligible for Program Funds.

3. (3) Applicants that meet all of the following criteria are eligible:

   1. (a) The Applicant is a Municipality within the state of Oregon.
   2. (b) The Applicant operates a public transit system that includes Streetcars that are available to the public.
   3. (c) The Applicant has sufficient management and financial capacity to complete the Project.
   4. (d) Whether the Applicant is in compliance with State Safety Oversight requirements and plans. Streetcar operators must be compliant with 49CFR Part 659 and OAR 741-060-0010 through 741-060-0110.

4. (4) Projects that meet the following requirements are eligible:

   1. (a) Projects that propose to purchase newly constructed Streetcars from an Oregon-based and Oregon-owned Manufacturer.
   2. (b) If the director determines that there are no Oregon-based and Oregon-owned Manufacturers of Streetcars, then Projects that include the purchase of Streetcars from out-of-state manufacturers may be determined eligible at the Director’s sole discretion.

5. (5) If an Applicant or Project is not eligible for Program Funds, the Department shall:

   1. (a) Specify the additional information the Applicant must provide to establish eligibility; or
   2. (b) Notify the Applicant that the application is ineligible.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 184.616, 184.619, Sec. 24(2), Ch. 746 & OL 2007

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 184.670, 184.685, Ch. 746 & OL 2007

History

PTD 1-2008, f. & cert. ef. 4-24-08