Oregon Administrative Rules Chapter 124 - EASTERN OREGON BORDER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BO
Here’s a refined summary of Oregon Administrative Rules – Chapter 124: Eastern Oregon Border Economic Development Board:
📑 Chapter 124 Overview
Division 1 – Eastern Oregon Border Economic Development Region
OAR 124-001-0010 (Purpose):
The Chapter and Board were established by the Oregon Legislature via HB 2012 in 2017. The rules define programming criteria to support regional economic growth in counties bordering Idaho (regulations.justia.com).
OAR 124-001-0020 (Region Definition):
Purpose: To promote workforce development, job creation/retention, business expansion, and overall economic development in Oregon-Idaho border communities (oregon.public.law).
Geographic Scope:
Within 20 miles of the Oregon–Idaho border, including Ontario, Vale, and Nyssa
Area directly across from Weiser, Idaho
A region southwest of Vale extending ~10 miles
Includes Willow Creek and Brogan (law.cornell.edu)
⚙️ Division 5 – Definitions
This section sets out key terms used throughout the Chapter (e.g., “Board,” “Fund,” “Region”). (The full list of definitions can be provided if needed.)
💵 Division 10 – Eastern Oregon Border Board Economic Development Fund
Sections 124-010-0010 to ‑0050 detail the Fund’s structure and administration, including:
Eligibility rules (e.g., who qualifies as an applicant—local governments, higher education institutions) (regulations.justia.com, secure.sos.state.or.us)
Application procedures
Fund usage criteria
Reporting, oversight, and accountability mechanisms
✅ Summary Table
Division
Focus Area
Core Provisions
1
Region & Purpose
Regional growth goals; defined service area
5
Definitions
Terminology used across rules
10
Economic Development Fund
Eligibility, application, fund management
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