Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 340 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Division 259 - CLEAN DIESEL GRANT AND LOAN RULES
Section 340-259-0035 - Standards for Qualifying Oregon Diesel Truck Engine Scrapping Projects
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 3, March 1, 2024
(1) In order to qualify for an Oregon diesel truck engine scrapping grant, the engine to be scrapped must:
(2) The engine to be scrapped does not qualify for an Oregon diesel truck engine scrapping grant if the owner or operator of the engine has applied for or received any other tax credit or other public financial assistance concerning emission reductions for the engine.
(3) Except as adjusted under section (6) of this rule, the maximum grant allowed for scrapping a medium-duty truck engine is $2,000 for the calendar year 2008 and thereafter. The Department may allow grants for the maximum amount or a lesser amount.
(4) Except as adjusted under section (6) of this rule, the maximum grant allowed for scrapping a heavy-duty truck engine for a vehicle that has a combined weight under 33,000 pounds is $2,000 for the calendar year 2008 and thereafter. The Department may allow grants for the maximum amount or a lesser amount.
(5) Except as adjusted under section (6) of this rule, the maximum grant allowed for scrapping a heavy-duty truck engine that has a combined weight that is 33,000 pounds or more is $7,000 for the calendar year 2008 and thereafter. The Department may allow grants for the maximum amount or a lesser amount.
(6) On an annual basis, the Department may adjust the maximum grant amounts specified in subsections (3) to (5) of this section based upon the increase or decrease (if any) from August of the preceding year to August of the year in which the calculation is made in the U.S. City Average Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for All Items as prepared by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the United States Department of Labor or its successor.
Stat. Auth.: OL 2007, Ch. 855 (HB 2172 (2007)).
Stats. Implemented: OL 2007, Ch. 855 (HB 2172 (2007))