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337-030-0031 Compliance with the Oregon Health Authority’s COVID-19 Requirements (1) The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has adopted certain rules to control the communicable disease COVID-19. Unprofessional conduct includes failing to comply with any applicable provision of an OHA COVID-19-related rule or any provision of this rule. (2) Failing to comply as described in subsection (1) includes, but is not limited to: (a) Failing to comply with OHA’s rules requiring masks, face coverings or face shields, including OAR 333-019-1011(healthcare), if applicable. (b) Failing to comply with OHA’s rules requiring vaccinations, including OAR 333-019-1010 (healthcare). (3) No disciplinary action or penalty action shall be taken under this rule if the rule alleged to have been violated is not in effect at the time of the alleged violation. (4) Penalties for violating this rule will be imposed pursuant to ORS 688.525 and 688.915. Any such penalties shall be imposed in accordance with ORS Ch. 183. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 688.555 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 688.525 History: BMI 5-2022, adopt filed 04/28/2022, effective 04/29/2022
337-030-0035 Health Care Interpreter Rules (1) Except as provided in subsection (a) of this section, a licensee who is reimbursed with public funds shall work with a health care interpreter from the health care interpreter registry administered by the Oregon Health Authority under ORS 413.558 when communicating with a patient who prefers to communicate in a language other than English, unless the licensee is proficient in the patient's preferred language. (a) A licensee who is otherwise required to work with a health care interpreter from the health care interpreter registry may work with a health care interpreter who is not listed on the health care interpreter registry only if the provider: (A) Is employed by an education provider that provides education services to children from birth through age 21 and the interpreter is provided by the education provider in accordance with the education provider’s requirements; (B) Verifies, in writing, that the licensee has taken the appropriate steps needed to obtain a health care interpreter from the health care interpreter registry in accordance with the rules adopted by the Oregon Health Authority under ORS 413.558; or (C) Has offered the patient the services of a health care interpreter from the health care interpreter registry and the patient declined the offer and chose a different interpreter. (b) A licensee shall give personal protective equipment, consistent with established national standards, to health care interpreters providing services on-site at no cost to the health care interpreter and may not suggest to the health care interpreter that the health care interpreter should procure the health care interpreter's own personal protective equipment as a condition of working with the licensee. (c) A licensee shall maintain records of each patient encounter in which the provider worked with a health care interpreter from the health care interpreter registry. The records must include: (A) The name of the licensee; (B) The health care interpreter's registry number; and (C) The language interpreted. (2) For the purposes of this rule, education provider is defined as: (a) A school district, as defined in ORS 332.002. (b) The Oregon School for the Deaf. (c) An educational program under the Youth Corrections Education Program. (d) A public charter school, as defined in ORS 338.005. (e) An education service district, as defined in ORS 334.003. (f) Any state-operated program that provides educational services to students. (g) A private school. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 688.555 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 688.525 History: BMI 1-2023, adopt filed 01/31/2023, effective 01/31/2023
338-005-0030 Fees (1) Applicants and registrants are subject to the provisions of OAR 331-010-0010 and 331-010-0020 regarding the payment of fees, penalties and charges. (2) Fees established by the Health Licensing Office are as follows: (a) Application: (A) Registration — environmental health specialist: $150. (B) Registration — waste water specialist: $150. (C) Registration by reciprocity: $150. (D) Trainee registration — environmental health specialist: $150. (E) Trainee registration — waste water specialist: $150. (b) Examinations: (A) Oregon Environmental Health Specialist Trainee Laws and Rules exam: $50. (B) Written — waste water specialist: $250. (c) Original issuance of registration (including by reciprocity): (A) Environmental health specialist: $150 for one year. (B) Waste water specialist: $150 for one year. (C) Trainee registration — environmental health specialist: $150 for one year. (D) Trainee registration — waste water specialist: $150 for one year. (d) Renewal of registration: (A) Environmental health specialist: $150 for one year. (B) Waste water specialist: $150 for one year. (C) Environmental health specialist trainee extension: $150 (one-year increments) (D) Waste water specialist trainee extension: $150 (one-year increments) (e) Other administrative fees: (A) Late renewal of registration: $40. (B) Replacement registration, including name change: $25. (C) Affidavit of Licensure: $50. (D) Administrative processing fee: $25. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 676.560, ORS 700.005-700.240, ORS 700.995 & Senate Bill 844 (2025) Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 676.560, ORS 700.005-700.240, ORS 700.995 & Senate Bill 844 (2025) History: EHRB 1-2026, amend filed 02/09/2026, effective 03/01/2026 EHRB 1-2022, amend filed 03/04/2022, effective 04/01/2022 EHRB 2-2018, minor correction filed 02/02/2018, effective 02/02/2018 EHRB 2-2015, f. 6-29-15, cert. ef. 7-1-15 EHRB 3-2011, f. & cert. ef. 8-1-11 ERHB 2-2011(Temp), f. 3-3-11, cert. ef. 3-4-11 thru 8-28-11 EHRB 1-2011(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 3-1-11 thru 8-28-11 SRB 1-2008, f. 9-15-08 cert. ef. 10-1-08 SRB 2-2004, f. 6-29-04, cert. ef. 7-1-04 SRB 2-2000, f. 9-29-00, cert. ef. 10-1-00 SRB 1-2000, f. 1-28-00, cert. ef. 2-1-00 Reverted to SRB 1-1998, f. 4-29-98, cert. ef. 5-1-98 SRB 1-1999(Temp), f. 3-30-99, cert. ef. 4-1-99 thru 9-27-99 SRB 1-1998, f. 4-29-98, cert. ef. 5-1-98 Reverted to SRB 3-1996, f. 6-28-96, cert. ef. 7-1-96, Renumbered from 338-010-0020 SRB 1-1997(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-23-97 SRB 3-1996, f. 6-28-96, cert. ef. 7-1-96, Renumbered from 338-010-0020 SRB 1-1996(Temp), f. 5-15-96, cert. ef. 6-1-96 SRB 1-1993, f. & cert. ef. 3-18-93 SRB 1-1993(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 10-22-92 SRB 1-1985, f. & ef. 11-1-85 SRB 1-1984, f. & ef. 10-26-84 SRB 1-1981, f. & ef. 4-8-81 SRB 5, f. 10-14-75, ef. 11-11-75 Reverted to SRB 2, f. 4-7-72, ef. 5-1-72 SRB 4(Temp), f. & ef. 7-1-75 thru 10-28-75 SRB 2, f. 4-7-72, ef. 5-1-72
338-010-0017 Environmental Health Specialist Trainee Application Requirements An individual applying for an environmental health specialist trainee registration must: (1) Meet the requirements of OAR 331 Division 30; (2) Submit a completed application form prescribed by the Office, which must contain the information listed in OAR 331-030-0000 and be accompanied by payment of the required application fees; and (3) Submit the following: (a) Examination fees; and (b) Proof of having passed the Oregon Environmental Health Specialist Trainee Laws and Rules exam within one year prior to the date of application, pursuant to ORS 700.035 and OAR 338-010-0030(3); and (c) An official transcript, as defined in OAR 338-005-0020, demonstrating attainment of: (A) Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, at least 45 quarter hours or the equivalent semester hours in science courses; or (B) Proof of having at least 15 quarter hours in science courses or their equivalent semester hours and proof of having at least 5 years of experience in environmental health or qualifying pre-registration experience under the supervision of a registered environmental health specialist or a supervisor possessing equal qualifications as described in OAR 338-010-0065. Qualifying pre-registration experience is obtained under ORS 700.025 or obtained in a jurisdiction that does not require registration, that is directly related to duties of an environmental health specialist; or (C) Graduate degree in public health, community health, or another environmental health field in lieu of the qualifying bachelor’s degree, pursuant to ORS 700.240(d), and at least 45 quarter hours or the equivalent semester hours in science courses from an accredited college or university; and (d) Trainee registration fees. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 676.560, ORS 700.005-700.240, ORS 700.995 & Senate Bill 844 (2025) Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 676.560, ORS 700.005-700.240, ORS 700.995 & Senate Bill 844 (2025) History: EHRB 1-2026, amend filed 02/09/2026, effective 03/01/2026 EHRB 5-2018, minor correction filed 02/02/2018, effective 02/02/2018 EHRB 3-2011, f. & cert. ef. 8-1-11 SRB 2-2004, f. 6-29-04, cert. ef. 7-1-04 SRB 1-1998, f. 4-29-98, cert. ef. 5-1-98 SRB 2-1996, f. 5-31-96, cert. ef. 6-1-96
338-010-0025 Waste Water Specialist Trainee Application Requirements An individual applying for a waste water specialist trainee registration must: (1) Meet the requirements of OAR 331 Division 30; (2) Submit a completed application form prescribed by the Office, which must contain the information listed in OAR 331-030-0000 and be accompanied by payment of the required application fees; and (3) Trainee registration fees; and (4) Submit one of the following: (a) An official transcript, as defined in OAR 338-005-0020, demonstrating attainment of a qualifying bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with at least 45 quarter hours or equivalent semester hours in soil science courses; or (b) An official transcript, as defined in OAR 338-005-0020, demonstrating attainment of a qualifying graduate degree in soil science from an accredited college or university. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 676.560, ORS 700.005-700.240, ORS 700.995 & Senate Bill 844 (2025) Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 676.560, ORS 700.005-700.240, ORS 700.995 & Senate Bill 844 (2025) History: EHRB 1-2026, amend filed 02/09/2026, effective 03/01/2026 EHRB 6-2018, minor correction filed 02/02/2018, effective 02/02/2018 EHRB 3-2011, f. & cert. ef. 8-1-11 SRB 2-2004, f. 6-29-04, cert. ef. 7-1-04 SRB 1-2004(Temp), f. 2-27-04, cert. ef. 3-1-04 thru 7-27-04 SRB 1-1998, f. 4-29-98, cert. ef. 5-1-98 SRB 2-1996, f. 5-31-96, cert. ef. 6-1-96 SRB 1-1985, f. & ef. 11-1-85 SRB 2, f. 4-7-72, ef. 5-1-72
338-010-0030 General Examination Information (1) The Board-approved examination for an environmental health specialist registration is the NEHA REHS/RS Credential Exam. The examination may be administered by an entity approved by the Office. (2) The Board-approved examination for a waste water specialist registration is the Oregon Waste Water Specialist examination, administered by the Office. The passing score for the examination is 68 percent. (3) The Board-approved examination for an environmental health specialist trainee is the Oregon Environmental Health Specialist Trainee Laws and Rules examination administered by the Office. The passing score for the examination is 70 percent. (4) To be eligible for examination, an applicant must meet identification requirements listed under OAR 331-030-0000. (5) The examination is administered in English only, unless an Office-approved testing contractor or vendor provides the examination in languages other than English. (6) Examination candidates may be electronically monitored during testing. (7) Cellular telephones or any other devices deemed inappropriate by the Office are prohibited in the examination area. (8) Candidates taking the waste water examination may use a calculator and text books during the examination. (9) Candidates taking the Oregon Environmental Health Specialist Trainee Laws and Rules may use the Oregon Administrative Rules and Oregon Revised Statutes. (10) Candidate conduct that interferes with the examination may result in the candidate’s disqualification during or after the examination, the candidate’s examination being deemed invalid, and forfeiture of the candidate’s examination fees. Such conduct includes, but is not limited to: (a) Directly or indirectly giving, receiving, soliciting, attempting to give, receive or solicit aid during the examination process; (b) Removing or attempting to remove any examination-related information, notes or materials from the examination site; (c) Failing to follow directions relative to the conduct of the examination; and (d) Exhibiting behavior that impedes the normal progress of the examination. (11) If the candidate’s examination is deemed invalid, the candidate may be required to reapply, submit additional examination fees, and request in writing to schedule a new examination date. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 676.560, ORS 700.005-700.240, ORS 700.995 & Senate Bill 844 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 676.560, ORS 700.005-700.240, ORS 700.995 & Senate Bill 844 History: EHRB 1-2026, amend filed 02/09/2026, effective 03/01/2026 EHRB 7-2018, minor correction filed 02/02/2018, effective 02/02/2018 EHRB 3-2011, f. & cert. ef. 8-1-11 SRB 2-2004, f. 6-29-04, cert. ef. 7-1-04 SRB 1-2004(Temp), f. 2-27-04, cert. ef. 3-1-04 thru 7-27-04 SRB 2-2003, f. 9-24-03, cert. ef. 10-1-03 SRB 1-2003(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 4-25-03 thru 10-17-03 SRB 1-1998, f. 4-29-98, cert. ef. 5-1-98 SRB 2-1996, f. 5-31-96, cert. ef. 6-1-96 SRB 1-1993, f. & cert. ef. 3-18-93 SRB 1-1985, f. & ef. 11-1-85 SRB 2, f. 4-7-72, ef. 5-1-72
338-010-0033 Examination Retake; Qualification (1) All retake examinations are subject to an approved examination schedule set by the Office. (2) The applicant must pay all fees associated with examination retakes. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 676.560, ORS 700.005-700.240, ORS 700.995 & Senate Bill 844 (2025) Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 676.560, ORS 700.005-700.240, ORS 700.995 & Senate Bill 844 (2025) History: EHRB 1-2026, amend filed 02/09/2026, effective 03/01/2026 EHRB 1-2021, amend filed 12/10/2021, effective 01/01/2022 EHRB 8-2018, minor correction filed 02/02/2018, effective 02/02/2018 EHRB 3-2011, f. & cert. ef. 8-1-11 SRB 2-2004, f. 6-29-04, cert. ef. 7-1-04 SRB 1-1998, f. 4-29-98, cert. ef. 5-1-98 SRB 2-1996, f. 5-31-96, cert. ef. 6-1-96
338-010-0038 Environmental Health and Waste Water Registration Issuance and Renewal (1) REGISTRATION AND RENEWAL: A registrant is subject to the provisions of OAR Chapter 331, Division 30 regarding the issuance and renewal of a registration, provisions regarding authorization to practice, identification, and requirements for issuance of a duplicate registration. (2) REGISTRATION RENEWAL: To avoid delinquency penalties, registration renewal must be made prior to the registration entering inactive status. The registrant must submit the following: (a) Renewal application form; and (b) Payment of required renewal fee pursuant to 338-005-0030; and (c) Attestation of having obtained required annual continuing education under OAR 338-020-0030, on a form prescribed by the Office, whether registration is current or inactive. (3) INACTIVE REGISTRATION RENEWAL: A registration may be inactive for up to three years. When renewing after entering inactive status, the registrant must submit the following: (a) Renewal application form; and (b) Payment of delinquency and registration fees pursuant to OAR 338-005-0030; and (c) Attestation of having obtained required annual continuing education under OAR 338-020-0030, on a form prescribed by the Office, whether registration is current or inactive. (4) EXPIRED REGISTRATION: A registration that has been inactive for more than three years is expired and the registrant must reapply and meet the requirements listed in OAR 338-010-0015 or 338-010-0016. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 676.560, ORS 700.005-700.240, ORS 700.995 & Senate Bill 844 (2025) Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 676.560, ORS 700.005-700.240, ORS 700.995 & Senate Bill 844 (2025) History: EHRB 1-2026, amend filed 02/09/2026, effective 03/01/2026 EHRB 9-2018, minor correction filed 02/02/2018, effective 02/02/2018 EHRB 3-2011, f. & cert. ef. 8-1-11 SRB 1-2008, f. 9-15-08 cert. ef. 10-1-08 SRB 2-2004, f. 6-29-04, cert. ef. 7-1-04 SRB 1-1998, f. 4-29-98, cert. ef. 5-1-98 SRB 2-1996, f. 5-31-96, cert. ef. 6-1-96
338-010-0050 Trainee Registration Extension and Information (1) To extend a trainee registration an individual must submit a trainee extension form prescribed by the Office; and (2) Pay trainee extension fees. (3) A trainee must extend a trainee registration in consecutive, uninterrupted, one-year increments. (4) A trainee may extend the trainee registration no more than three times without Board approval. Additional extensions must be approved by the Board. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 676.560, ORS 700.005-700.240, ORS 700.995 & Senate Bill 844 (2025) Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 676.560, ORS 700.005-700.240, ORS 700.995 & Senate Bill 844 (2025) History: EHRB 1-2026, amend filed 02/09/2026, effective 03/01/2026 EHRB 10-2018, minor correction filed 02/02/2018, effective 02/02/2018 EHRB 3-2011, f. & cert. ef. 8-1-11 SRB 1-2008, f. 9-15-08 cert. ef. 10-1-08 SRB 2-2004, f. 6-29-04, cert. ef. 7-1-04 SRB 1-2004(Temp), f. 2-27-04, cert. ef. 3-1-04 thru 7-27-04 SRB 1-1998, f. 4-29-98, cert. ef. 5-1-98
338-010-0065 Equivalent Supervisor Qualifications (1) Environmental Health: A supervising person possesses equal qualifications as a registered environmental health specialist under ORS 700.030(1)(b)(A) and (B) and ORS 700.035(1)(b) and (3) if the person: (a) Holds a bachelor’s degree with 45 science quarter hours and the equivalent of two years of experience directly related to the duties of an environmental health specialist; or a graduate degree in public health, community health, or another environmental health field, and the equivalent of one year of experience directly related to the duties of an environmental health specialist; and (b) Gains experience in a manner directly related to the duties of an environmental health specialist throughout the period of supervision. (2) Environmental Health: Experience directly related to the duties of an environmental health specialist includes, but is not limited to, any of the following fields: (a) Food processing including developing, managing or leading training in any of the following areas: sanitation programs, pest control, water systems, Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points, statistical process control, or food safety; or (b) Inspector for United States Food and Drug Administration, United States Department of Agriculture, National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Commissioned Corps of Public Health Services, Indian Health Service, or similar organization; or (c) Management a of restaurant chain at the corporate level including developing, managing or leading training in any of the following areas: sanitation programs, public health vector control, water systems, Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points, food safety, the federal codes or process control; or (d) Epidemiology, communicable disease outbreak investigations, hospital infection control; or (e) Performing the duties of an environmental health specialist in a jurisdiction that does not require licensure for environmental health; or (f) Teaching, lecturing or engaging in research in environmental health as part of an academic position in a college or university; or (g) Registered professionals working in drinking water, waste water, soil science, or similar fields; or (h) As a public health officer employed pursuant to ORS 431.035 to 431.510 and 431.705 to 431.990. (3) Waste Water: pursuant to ORS 700.053, non-registrant supervisors must be approved by the Board on a case-by-case basis. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 676.560, ORS 700.005-700.240, ORS 700.995 & Senate Bill 844 (2025) Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 676.560, ORS 700.005-700.240, ORS 700.995 & Senate Bill 844 (2025) History: EHRB 1-2026, amend filed 02/09/2026, effective 03/01/2026 EHRB 11-2018, minor correction filed 02/02/2018, effective 02/02/2018 EHRB 3-2011, f. & cert. ef. 8-1-11
338-010-0070 Environmental Health Qualifying Experience (1) Qualifying experience for environmental health specialist registration applicants under ORS 700.030(1) must involve the exercise of independent judgment and technical skills that demonstrate the applicant’s knowledge of general food safety concepts and contributing factors of foodborne illness, or general drinking and waste water safety concepts and contributing factors of waterborne illness, and must also demonstrate the applicant’s knowledge of environmental health and process control. The following experience qualifies: (a) Food processing including developing, managing or leading training in any of the following areas: sanitation programs, pest control, water systems, Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points, statistical process control, or food safety; or (b) Inspector for United States Food and Drug Administration, United States Department of Agriculture, National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Commissioned Corps of Public Health Services, Indian Health Service, or similar organizations; or (c) Management of a restaurant chain at the corporate level including developing, managing or leading training in any of the following areas: sanitation programs, public health vector control, water systems, Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points, food safety, the federal codes or process control; or (d) Epidemiology, communicable disease outbreak investigations, hospital infection control; or (e) Professional work in drinking water, waste water, soil science, or similar fields; or (f) Performing the duties of an environmental health specialist in a jurisdiction that does not require licensure for environmental health. (2) The following will not be considered as qualifying pre-registration experience: (a) Production line work or running repetitive sample evaluations; or (b) Experience as a restaurant cook, server or greeter; or (c) Pest control or extermination services; or (d) Non-licensed sewage disposal service professional. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 676.560, ORS 700.005-700.240, ORS 700.995 & Senate Bill 844 (2025) Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 676.560, ORS 700.005-700.240, ORS 700.995 & Senate Bill 844 (2025) History: EHRB 1-2026, amend filed 02/09/2026, effective 03/01/2026 EHRB 12-2018, minor correction filed 02/02/2018, effective 02/02/2018 EHRB 3-2011, f. & cert. ef. 8-1-11