OAR 734-054-0015: Identification of STIP Projects for Broadband Coordination and Notice

(1) On at least an annual basis, the department will identify STIP projects that may accommodate a broadband facility based on the following criteria: (a) A STIP project that is for the contruction, modification or improvement of a state highway and that; (b) Involves a minimum of 2,500 feet of continuous longitudinal trenching, as long as the trenching is not for culverts or other drainage facilities; (c) Is not for a project on an interstate highway; and (d) That m ay reasonably contain broadband facilities. (2) The department will give notice to all providers and, at the department’s discretion, any other interested person or business, when it identifies a STIP project pursuant to this rule. The notice will contain a list of the identified STIP projects, a statement of interest form and instructions as to how to complete the form and submit it to the department. (3) The department will provide notice by: (a) Issuing a mass group email to providers at the email address identified by the Oregon Broadband Office; (b) By posting the selected STIP projects on the website maintained by the department; and, (c) By any other means as determined by the department.