OAR 837-120-0301: Purpose— Regional Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Team Training Programs

The purpose of OAR 837-120-0301 through 837-120-0400 is to outline the requirements for approval of programs that provide training for Oregon’s regional hazardous materials emergency response teams implemented under ORS 453.374 to 453.390. Funds designated for contract response teams’ training conducted pursuant to these statutes are restricted to programs approved in accordance with the requirements in OAR 837-120-0320 through 837-120-0400. This document serves to facilitate the development of advanced hazardous materials training programs by public and private providers by identifying the procedure for submission of such programs for review and approval by the State Fire Marshal.