Clean Diesel Grant Program – Alignment with Federal Guidelines

The Oregon Clean Diesel grant program has focused since 2001 on funding for exhaust retrofits, nonroad engine repowers and truck scrapping to reduce diesel engine emissions. Federal grants allow for a broader range of activities, including idle reduction technologies and vehicle replacement, for funding under EPA program rules. SB 249, adopted by the 2013 Oregon legislature and signed into law in April 2013, authorizes DEQ to apply for and administer federal grants under the comprehensive guidelines. This temporary rule codifies that authority until a permanent rule is considered in March 2014.

 Contact: Kevin Downing, (503) 229-6549

Public Involvement

Notice not required

No advisory committee

Allowed under ORS 183.335(5), DEQ did not issue formal notice of this temporary rule before the EQC Rulemaking Action.

Environmental Quality Commission action

EQC meeting scheduled Oct. 16-17, 2013

Materials

EQC Packet—includes Staff Report, Proposed Rules and supporting documents

Filed with Secretary of State

Pending EQC action