OAR 813-207-0020: Program Funding

(1) The SHOW Program is funded through the Petroleum Supplier Assessment (PSA), which OHCS may conduct annually. When OHCS conducts the PSA, OHCS must assess the petroleum suppliers’ gross operating revenue derived from wholesale distribution of distillate fuel oil in Oregon, which does not include gallons of fuel subject to tax outlined in Article IX, section 3a, of the Oregon Constitution, ORS 319.020, or ORS 319.530. (2) OHCS shall convene a public meeting to engage essential program stakeholders and other interested parties on an annual basis to discuss proposed program funding requirements and projected allocations, even if OHCS elects not to conduct an assessment . Essential program stakeholders may include, but are not limited to, petroleum suppliers, fuel oil dealers, and related representative organizations. (3) OHCS must conduct the PSA following the specific instructions outlined in the Manual. (4) OHCS must deposit funds generated from the PSA into the Oil-Heated Dwellings Energy Account.