OAR 699-020-0050: Temporary rule language in effect until 12/19/2026. Award and Allocation of Funds

(1) The Council shall approve allocations of funds to Agencies as consistent with ORS 541.869. (2) Allocations approved by the Council must not exceed the Available Funds in the State Agency Program Fund for the 2025-2027 biennium. (3) The Council shall consider funding for applications that have met the evaluation criteria in OAR 699-020-0030(3). (4) The Council shall, upon the presence of a quorum, approve allocations to the Agencies by majority vote. (5) Applications that do not receive funding are not eligible to resubmit in the 2025-2027 biennium. (6) Allocations approved by the Council are a one-time commitment of funds. Allocations are not required to be expended by the end of the 2025-2027 biennium. (7) OWEB shall transfer amounts from the State Agency Program Fund at the direction of the Council as consistent with ORS 541.869. (8) At the close of the 2025-2027 biennium, any amounts in the State Agency Program Fund that are unexpended, unobligated, and not subject to any conditions shall revert to the Oregon Environmental Restoration Fund in accordance with ORS 541.867.