Oregon Revised Statutes Public Health and Safety § 469.579

The Oregon Hanford Cleanup Board may accept moneys from the United States Department of Energy, other federal agencies, the State of Washington and from gifts and grants received from any other person. Such moneys are continuously appropriated to the board for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of ORS 469.566 to 469.583. The board shall establish by rule a method for disbursing such funds as necessary to carry out the provisions of ORS 469.566 to 469.583, including but not limited to awarding contracts for studies pertaining to the long-term disposal of radioactive waste or other issues related to the Hanford Nuclear Reservation. Any disbursement of funds by the board or the lead agency shall be consistent with the policy established by the board under ORS 469.573.