OAR 123-710-0040: Temporary rule language in effect until 02/21/2027. Application Process

(1) The Department will only accept applications during the Application Period. The Department will announce the Application Period in advance of the opening date. Applications submitted after the close of the Application Period will not be accepted. (2) An Authorized Representative for each Business applying for a grant must submit a complete application on the form provided by the Department during the Application Period. The application must identify the approximate number of customs entries or shipments to which the Attested Tariff Amount applies. As part of the application, Businesses will be required to certify the following: (a) That the total amount of Additional Tariff Duties reported in the application as assessed or paid on imports during the Eligible Period is true and accurate to the best of the Authorized Representative’s knowledge; (b) That the Business is Headquartered in Oregon or has its Principal Operations in Oregon; (c) That the Business had Annual Sales of not more than $500,000 in the most recently completed tax year; (d) That the Business imported goods into the United States between April 2, 2025, and the Program application date deadline; (e) That the information provided in the application is true, correct, and complete to the best of the Authorized Representative’s knowledge, and the Authorized Representative is authorized to submit the application on behalf of the Business; and (f) That the Authorized Representative understands that submission of a false, fraudulent, or materially inaccurate information may result in disqualification, recovery of any grant issued, and referral for civil or criminal prosecution under applicable state or federal law. (3) After the close of the Application Period, the Department will review all submitted applications for eligibility. Applications that are incomplete or not eligible will be rejected. The Department will notify rejected applicants. (4) All complete and eligible applications will be entered into a lottery pool, which will be administered according to OAR 123-710-0050.