Or. Admin. R. 860-001-0800

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024

Section 860-001-0800 - Purpose Statement

(1) The purpose of OAR 860-001-0800 through OAR 860-001-0900 is to provide guidance for organizations seeking Justice Funding Grants, made available through ORS 757.072, to represent the interests of low-income residential customers or the interests of environmental justice communities in matters at the Oregon Public Utility Commission.

(2) These rules facilitate the administration and implementation of the Environmental Justice Communities Funding Agreement.

(3) Under the agreement, two funds are established for Justice Funding Grants, the Pre-certification Fund and Case Fund. These funds are from the Participating Public Utilities, and the grants under each fund are approved by the Commission.

(4) The Commission may delegate its authority set forth in OAR 860-001-0840, OAR 860-001-0850, OAR 860-001-0860, and OAR 860-001-0890. The delegate's decisions may be appealed to the Commission.

Or. Admin. R. 860-001-0800

PUC 1-2023, adopt filed 05/10/2023, effective 5/10/2023

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 757.072

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 757.072