OAR 123-140-0040: Program Information

(1) The Department shall prepare program guidelines, application forms and other supplemental program information to help eligible Applicants seek financing and prepare loan and/or grant applications for the Fund. (2) Program guidelines as prepared under section (1) of this rule shall include, but not be limited to, an explanation of project eligibility, applicant eligibility, types of financial assistance, loan rates and terms, borrowing guidelines, public notification process, procurement requirements, contract administration, federal crosscutting requirements and environmental review process. (3) In addition to this division of administrative rules, the Department shall administer the Fund in compliance with the requirements of CERCLA, as amended, and CERCLA’s applicable rules, guidelines and requirements from USEPA. (4) For purposes of land use coordination, any Project activity paid for with Program funds that affects land use shall comply with the applicable requirements of OAR chapter 123, division 8 and OAR chapter 660.