Or. Admin. Code § 330-250-0160 - Equity Metrics

The department shall use equity metrics to evaluate program applications, inform opportunity announcements and provide a framework for overall program performance and reporting requirements. The department shall consider the information provided by applicants relating to the following equity metrics in prioritizing planning and project development proposals as directed by Oregon Laws chapter 508, section 30(10)(f):

(1) The involvement and leadership of environmental justice communities in the project team as described in OAR 330-250-0030 (4)(c).

(2) The manner and extent to which proposed projects serve environmental justice communities described in OAR 330-250-0010 (12).

(3) The applicant's partnerships with regional stakeholders and community groups associated with the proposed project.

(4) Community outreach plan(s) associated with the proposed project, if applicable.

(5) Equity framework(s) used by the applicant to guide development, implementation and/or evaluation of the proposed project, if applicable.

Notes

Or. Admin. Code § 330-250-0160

DOE 1-2022, adopt filed 02/28/2022, effective 2/28/2022

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 469.040 & Oregon Laws 2021, chapter 508 (House Bill 2021)

Statutes/Other Implemented: Oregon Laws 2021, chapter 508 (House Bill 2021)