OAR 330-200-0050: Completeness Review

(1) Following the opportunity period, the department will review all applications to determine whether: (a) All sections of the application are complete as outlined in the Opportunity Announcement. (b) The applicant has submitted the required fee. (c) The system meets the definition of a renewable energy production system. (d) The applicant intends to begin construction within 12 months of award. (e) The applicant is applying prior to the installation or construction of the system. (A) If the applicant applies after installation or construction of the system has started, the department will deny the application unless a written explanation of the special circumstances is received and approved by the director. (B) Failing to submit a timely application or the fact that the project was not selected for a grant or tax credit under this or prior department programs does not constitute special circumstances. (f) The system is located in Oregon. (2) If the department finds that the application is complete, the application will move into the competitive review process and the department will notify the applicant in writing. (3) The department will deny all incomplete applications and notify applicants in writing of the reason for denial of the application. (4) The department considers the completeness review a test; the decision to deny an incomplete application is not an action subject to review under ORS 183.