The purpose of OAR chapter 813, division 205 of the administrative rules is to implement the Low Income Weatherization Assistance Program (LIWAP). Funding for LIWAP comes from the U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE), Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), and the Energy Conservation Helping Oregonians (ECHO). The USDOE funding is established in 10 CFR 440, and the LIHEAP and BPA funding generally follow those federal regulations. The ECHO funding is established in ORS 757.612. Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is designated as the state agency responsible for administering state and federal antipoverty programs in Oregon. The purpose of LIWAP, which is one such program, is to assist low-income households with their home energy needs through weatherization.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 456.555

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 458.505, ORS 757.612 & 10 CFR 440

History

OHCS 38-2019, amend filed 12/18/2019, effective 12/18/2019
OHCS 5-2019, amend filed 06/24/2019, effective 07/01/2019
OHCS 20-2018, amend filed 12/21/2018, effective 12/21/2018
OHCS 9-2018, amend filed 06/05/2018, effective 06/05/2018
OHCS 2-2018, temporary amend filed 02/07/2018, effective 02/07/2018 through 08/05/2018
OHCS 20-2013, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-13
OHCS 16-2013(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 6-21-13 thru 12-17-13
OHCS 6-2007, f. & cert. ef. 1-11-07
OHCS 13-2006(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-4-06 thru 1-30-07
OHCS 19-2002, f. & cert. ef. 12-13-02
OHCS 9-2002(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 6-19-02 thru 12-15-02