OAR 340-248-0110: Licensing and Certification Requirements: General Provisions

(1) Except as provided under OAR 340-248-0250(1)(a) a person performing an asbestos abatement project must be a certified supervisor or worker under OAR 340-248-0130. A certified supervisor may work as a certified worker without having certification as a worker. (2) An owner or operator of a facility may not allow a person to perform an asbestos abatement project in or on the facility unless the person is certified or licensed under the provisions of this division to perform an asbestos abatement project. (3) An owner or operator of a demolition or renovation activity may not allow a person to perform an asbestos abatement project as part of the demolition or renovation unless the person is certified or licensed under the provisions of this division to perform an asbestos abatement project. (4) A contractor that performs an asbestos abatement project must be licensed by DEQ under OAR 340-248-0120. (5) Except as provided under OAR 340-248-0250(1)(h), a certified supervisor must be present on each asbestos abatement project. (6) Each training provider for asbestos abatement certification must be accredited by DEQ under OAR 340-248-0140. (7) Each person DEQ licenses, certifies, or accredits under the provisions of this division must comply with OAR 340-248-0005 through 340-248-0280 and maintain a current address on file with DEQ. DEQ may suspend or revoke the license, certification, or accreditation of any person who does not comply with this section. (8) DEQ may require training providers to ask applicants to provide their social security number and to retain records of those numbers for DEQ's use in identifying and tracking workers and supervisors. Trainers must notify each applicant that providing their social security number is voluntary and explain how DEQ proposes to use the social security number. (9) A regional air pollution authority that has been delegated authority under OAR 340-244-0020(2) may inspect for and enforce against violations of licensing and certification regulations. A regional air pollution authority may not approve, deny, suspend or revoke a training provider accreditation, contractor license, or worker certification, but may refer violations to DEQ and recommend denials, suspensions, or revocations.