1. (1) On at least an annual basis, the department will identify STIP projects that may accommodate a broadband facility based on the following criteria:

   1. (a) A STIP project that is for the contruction, modification or improvement of a state highway and that;
   2. (b) Involves a minimum of 2,500 feet of continuous longitudinal trenching, as long as the trenching is not for culverts or other drainage facilities;
   3. (c) Is not for a project on an interstate highway; and
   4. (d) That may reasonably contain broadband facilities.
2. (2) The department will give notice to all providers and, at the department’s discretion, any other interested person or business, when it identifies a STIP project pursuant to this rule. The notice will contain a list of the identified STIP projects, a statement of interest form and instructions as to how to complete the form and submit it to the department.

3. (3) The department will provide notice by:

   1. (a) Issuing a mass group email to providers at the email address identified by the Oregon Broadband Office;
   2. (b) By posting the selected STIP projects on the website maintained by the department; and,
   3. (c) By any other means as determined by the department.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 184.619, 184.920(2) & 184.925

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 184.911-184.925 & 23 CFR 645.301-645.309

History

DOD 4-2025, adopt filed 12/11/2025, effective 01/01/2026