OAR 123-046-0090: Tide Gate Project Application Prioritization Criteria

(1) The Department may prioritize tide gate project applications using considerations including but not limited to the following: (a) The technical merit of the proposal including the extent to which the approach would address the project need; (b) Cost effectiveness including how the costs are aligned with the work necessary to accomplish objectives; and (c) The qualifications of those involved with the project. (2) Funding applications under OAR 123-046-0050(5) will be prioritized using criteria including but not limited to: (a) The watershed benefit associated with the project. (b) The community and economic benefit associated with the project. (3) The Department may consider geographic diversity in the prioritization and selection of applications for funding. (4) The Department may prioritize the funding of any tide gate project intended to protect a community or key infrastructure from flooding.