reglab/housing_qa huggingface dataset:
OR Rev Stat § 468A.700 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 468A - Air Quality|Section 468A.700 - Definitions for ORS 468A.700 to 468A.760.

As used in ORS 468A.700 to 468A.760: (1) "Accredited" means a provider of asbestos abatement training courses is authorized by the Department of Environmental Quality to offer training courses that satisfy department requirements for contractor licensing and worker training. (2) "Agent" means an individual who works on an asbestos abatement project for a contractor but is not an employee of the contractor. (3) "Asbestos" means the asbestiform varieties of serpentine (chrysotile), riebeckite (crocidolite), cummungtonite-grunerite (amosite), anthophyllite, actinolite and tremolite. (4) "Asbestos abatement project" means any demolition, renovation, repair, construction or maintenance activity of any public or private facility that involves the repair, enclosure, encapsulation, removal, salvage, handling or disposal of any material with the potential of releasing asbestos fibers from asbestos-containing material into the air. (5) "Asbestos-containing material" means any material containing more than one percent asbestos by weight. (6) "Contractor" means a person that undertakes for compensation an asbestos abatement project for another person. As used in this subsection, "compensation" means wages, salaries, commissions and any other form of remuneration paid to a person for personal services. (7) "Facility" means all or part of any public or private building, structure, installation, equipment, vehicle or vessel, including but not limited to ships. (8) "Friable asbestos material" means any asbestos-containing material that hand pressure can crumble, pulverize or reduce to powder when dry. (9) "Person" means an individual, public or private corporation, nonprofit corporation, association, firm, partnership, joint venture, business trust, joint stock company, municipal corporation, political subdivision, the state and any agency of the state or any other entity, public or private, however organized. (10) "Trained worker" means a person who has successfully completed specified training in and can demonstrate knowledge of the health and safety aspects of working with asbestos. (11) "Worker" means an employee or agent of a contractor or facility owner or operator. [Formerly 468.875]
OR Rev Stat § 468A.705 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 468A - Air Quality|Section 468A.705 - Legislative findings.

The Legislative Assembly finds and declares that: (1) Asbestos-containing material in a friable condition, or when physically or chemically altered, can release asbestos fibers into the air. Asbestos fibers are respiratory hazards proven to cause lung cancer, mesothelioma and asbestosis and as such, are a danger to the public health. (2) There is no known minimal level of exposure to asbestos fibers that guarantees the full protection of the public health. (3) Asbestos-containing material found in or on facilities or used for other purposes within the state is a potential health hazard. (4) The increasing number of asbestos abatement projects increases the exposure of contractors, workers and the public to the hazards of asbestos. (5) If improperly performed, an asbestos abatement project creates unnecessary health and safety hazards that are detrimental to citizens and to the state in terms of health, family life, preservation of human resources, wage loss, insurance, medical expenses and disability compensation payments. (6) It is in the public interest to reduce exposure to asbestos caused by improperly performed asbestos abatement projects through the upgrading of contractor and worker knowledge, skill and competence. [Formerly 468.877]
OR Rev Stat § 468A.707 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 468A - Air Quality|Section 468A.707 - Asbestos abatement program; rules; contractor licensing; worker certification.

(1) The Environmental Quality Commission by rule shall: (a) Establish an asbestos abatement program that assures the proper and safe abatement of asbestos hazards through contractor licensing and worker training. (b) Establish the date after which a contractor must be licensed under ORS 468A.720 and a worker must hold a certificate under ORS 468A.730. (c) Establish criteria and provisions for granting an extension of time for contractor licensing and worker certification, which may consider the number of workers and the availability of accredited training courses. (2) The program established under subsection (1) of this section shall include at least: (a) Criteria for contractor licensing and training; (b) Criteria for worker certification and training; (c) Standardized training courses; and (d) A procedure for inspecting asbestos abatement projects. (3) In establishing the training requirements under subsections (1) and (2) of this section, the commission shall adopt different training requirements that reflect the different levels of responsibility of the contractor or worker, so that within the category of contractor, sublevels shall be separately licensed or exempted and within the category of worker, sublevels shall be separately certified or exempted. The commission shall specifically address as a separate class, those contractors and workers who perform small scale, short duration renovating and maintenance activity. As used in this subsection, "small scale, short duration renovating and maintenance activity" means a task for which the removal of asbestos is not the primary objective of the job, including but not limited to: (a) Removal of asbestos-containing insulation on pipes; (b) Removal of small quantities of asbestos-containing insulation on beams or above ceilings; (c) Replacement of an asbestos-containing gasket on a valve; (d) Installation or removal of a small section of drywall; or (e) Installation of electrical conduits through or proximate to asbestos-containing materials. (4) The Department of Environmental Quality, on behalf of the commission, shall consult with the Department of Consumer and Business Services and the Oregon Health Authority about proposed rules for the asbestos abatement program to assure that the rules are compatible with all other state and federal statutes and regulations related to asbestos abatement. (5) The Department of Environmental Quality shall cooperate with the Department of Consumer and Business Services and the Oregon Health Authority to promote proper and safe asbestos abatement work practices and compliance with the provisions of ORS 279B.055 (2)(g), 279B.060 (2)(g), 279C.365 (1)(j), 468.126, 468A.135 and 468A.700 to 468A.760. [1987 c.741 §4; 1993 c.18 §175; 2003 c.794 §293; 2009 c.595 §951]
OR Rev Stat § 468A.710 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 468A - Air Quality|Section 468A.710 - License required for asbestos abatement project.

(1) Except as provided in ORS 468A.707 (1)(c) and (3), after the Environmental Quality Commission adopts rules under ORS 468A.707 and 468A.745, no contractor shall work on an asbestos abatement project unless the contractor holds a license issued by the Department of Environmental Quality under ORS 468A.720. (2) A contractor carrying out an asbestos abatement project shall be responsible for the safe and proper handling and delivery of waste that includes asbestos-containing material to a landfill authorized to receive such waste. [Formerly 468.879]
OR Rev Stat § 468A.715 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 468A - Air Quality|Section 468A.715 - Licensed contractor required; exception.

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, an owner or operator of a facility containing asbestos shall require only licensed contractors to perform asbestos abatement projects. (2) A facility owner or operator whose own employees maintain, repair, renovate or demolish the facility may allow the employees to work on asbestos abatement projects only if the employees comply with the training and certification requirements established under ORS 468A.730. [Formerly 468.881]
OR Rev Stat § 468A.720 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 468A - Air Quality|Section 468A.720 - Qualifications for license; application.

(1) As used in this section, "related person" means: (a) A contractor’s current corporate officers, managers, members of the board of directors, general partners or other persons who exercise substantial control on behalf of or over a contractor; (b) Parent corporations, or similar business entities, that exercise substantial control over the contractor; or (c) Subsidiary corporations, or similar business entities, over which the contractor exercises substantial control. (2) The Department of Environmental Quality shall issue an asbestos abatement license to a contractor who: (a) Successfully completes an accredited training course for contractors. (b) Requires each employee or agent of the contractor who works on or is directly responsible for an asbestos abatement project to be certified under ORS 468A.730. (c) Certifies that the contractor has read and understands the applicable state and federal rules and regulations on asbestos abatement and agrees to comply with the rules and regulations. (3) Notwithstanding subsection (2) of this section, the department may refuse to issue a license to a contractor if the department finds that the contractor or a related person violated any of the provisions of ORS 468A.700 to 468A.755 or rules adopted under ORS 468A.700 to 468A.755. (4) A contractor shall apply for a license or renewal of a license according to the procedures established by rule by the Environmental Quality Commission. [Formerly 468.883; 2021 c.307 §3]
OR Rev Stat § 468A.725 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 468A - Air Quality|Section 468A.725 - Grounds for license suspension or revocation.

(1) As used in this section, "related person" has the meaning given that term in ORS 468A.720. (2) The Department of Environmental Quality may suspend or revoke an asbestos abatement license issued to a contractor under ORS 468A.720 if the licensee: (a) Fraudulently obtains or attempts to obtain a license. (b) Fails at any time to satisfy the qualifications for a license or to comply with rules adopted by the Environmental Quality Commission under ORS 468A.700 to 468A.760. (c) Fails to meet any applicable state or federal standard relating to asbestos abatement. (d) Permits an untrained worker to work on an asbestos abatement project. (e) Employs a worker who fails to comply with applicable state or federal rules or regulations relating to asbestos abatement. (3) In addition to any penalty provided by ORS 468.140, the department may: (a) Suspend or revoke the certification of any person who violates the conditions of ORS 468A.700 to 468A.755 or rules adopted under ORS 468A.700 to 468A.755; or (b) Suspend or revoke the asbestos abatement license issued to any contractor if the contractor or a related person violates the provisions of ORS 468A.700 to 468A.755 or rules adopted under ORS 468A.700 to 468A.755. [Formerly 468.885; 2021 c.307 §4]
OR Rev Stat § 468A.730 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 468A - Air Quality|Section 468A.730 - Worker certificate required; qualifications; renewal application; suspension or revocation.

(1) Except as provided in ORS 468A.707 (1)(c) and (3), after the Environmental Quality Commission adopts rules under ORS 468A.745, no worker shall work on an asbestos abatement project unless the person holds a certificate issued by the Department of Environmental Quality or the department’s authorized representative under subsection (2) of this section. (2) The department or an authorized representative of the department shall issue an asbestos abatement certificate to a worker who successfully completes an accredited asbestos abatement training course approved by the department. (3) If the commission determines there is a need for a category of workers to update the workers’ training in order to meet new or changed conditions, the commission may require the worker, as a condition of certificate renewal, to successfully complete an accredited asbestos abatement review course. (4) A worker or the facility owner or operator shall submit an application for an asbestos abatement certificate and renewal of a certificate according to procedures established by rule by the Environmental Quality Commission. (5) The department may suspend or revoke a certificate if a worker fails to comply with applicable health and safety rules or standards. [Formerly 468.887]
OR Rev Stat § 468A.735 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 468A - Air Quality|Section 468A.735 - Alternatives to protection requirements; approval.

Subject to the direction of the Environmental Quality Commission, the Director of the Department of Environmental Quality may approve, on a case-by-case basis, an alternative to a specific worker and public health protection requirement for an asbestos abatement project if the contractor or facility owner or operator submits a written description of the alternative procedure and demonstrates to the director’s satisfaction that the proposed alternative procedure provides worker and public health protection equivalent to the protection that would be provided by the waived provisions. [Formerly 468.889]
OR Rev Stat § 468A.740 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 468A - Air Quality|Section 468A.740 - Accreditation requirements; rules.

(1) The Environmental Quality Commission by rule shall provide for accreditation of courses that satisfy training requirements contractors must comply with to qualify for an asbestos abatement license under ORS 468A.720 and courses that workers must successfully complete to become certified under ORS 468A.730. (2) The accreditation requirements established by the commission under subsection (1) of this section shall reflect the level of training that a course provider must offer to satisfy the licensing requirements under ORS 468A.720 and the certification requirements under ORS 468A.730. (3) In order to be accredited under subsection (1) of this section, a training course shall include at a minimum material relating to: (a) The characteristics and uses of asbestos and the associated health hazards; (b) Local, state and federal standards relating to asbestos abatement work practices; (c) Methods to protect personal and public health from asbestos hazards; (d) Air monitoring; (e) Safe and proper asbestos abatement techniques; and (f) Proper disposal of waste containing asbestos. (4) In addition to the requirements under subsection (3) of this section, the person providing a training course for which accreditation is sought shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Department of Environmental Quality the ability and proficiency to conduct the training. (5) Any person providing accredited asbestos abatement training shall make available to the department for audit purposes, at no cost to the department, all course materials, records and access to training sessions. (6) Applications for accreditation and renewals of accreditation shall be submitted according to procedures established by rule by the commission. (7) The department may suspend or revoke training course accreditation if the provider fails to meet and maintain any standard established by the commission. (8) The commission by rule shall establish provisions to allow a worker or contractor trained in another state to use training in other states to satisfy Oregon licensing and certification requirements, if the commission finds that the training received in the other state would meet the requirements of this section. [Formerly 468.891]
OR Rev Stat § 468A.745 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 468A - Air Quality|Section 468A.745 - Rules; variances; training; standards; procedures.

The Environmental Quality Commission shall adopt rules to carry out its duties under ORS 279B.055 (2)(g), 279B.060 (2)(g), 279C.365 (1)(j), 468A.135 and 468A.700 to 468A.760. In addition, the commission may: (1) Allow variances from the provisions of ORS 468A.700 to 468A.755 in the same manner variances are granted under ORS 468A.075. (2) Establish training requirements for contractors applying for an asbestos abatement license. (3) Establish training requirements for workers applying for a certificate to work on asbestos abatement projects. (4) Establish standards and procedures to accredit asbestos abatement training courses for contractors and workers. (5) Establish standards and procedures for licensing contractors and certifying workers. (6) Issue, renew, suspend and revoke licenses, certificates and accreditations. (7) Determine those classes of asbestos abatement projects for which the person undertaking the project must notify the Department of Environmental Quality before beginning the project. (8) Establish work practice standards, compatible with standards of the Department of Consumer and Business Services, for the abatement of asbestos hazards and the handling and disposal of waste materials containing asbestos. (9) Provide for asbestos abatement training courses that satisfy the requirements for contractor licensing under ORS 468A.720 or worker certification under ORS 468A.730. [Formerly 468.893; 1993 c.744 §229; 2003 c.794 §294]
OR Rev Stat § 468A.750 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 468A - Air Quality|Section 468A.750 - Fee schedule; waiver; disposition; rules.

(1) By rule and after hearing, the Environmental Quality Commission shall establish a schedule of fees for: (a) Licenses issued under ORS 468A.720; (b) Worker certification under ORS 468A.730; (c) Training course accreditation under ORS 468A.740; and (d) Notices of intent to perform an asbestos abatement project under ORS 468A.745 (7). (2) The fees established under subsection (1) of this section shall be based upon the costs of the Department of Environmental Quality in carrying out the asbestos abatement program established under ORS 468A.707. (3) In adopting the schedule of fees under this section the commission shall include provisions and procedures for granting a waiver of a fee. (4) The fees collected under this section shall be paid into the State Treasury and deposited in the General Fund to the credit of the Department of Environmental Quality. Such moneys are continuously appropriated to the Department of Environmental Quality to pay the department’s expenses in administering and enforcing the asbestos abatement program. [Formerly 468.895]
OR Rev Stat § 468A.755 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 468A - Air Quality|Section 468A.755 - Exemptions.

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, ORS 468A.700 to 468A.750 do not apply to an asbestos abatement project in a private residence if: (a) The residence is occupied by the owner; and (b) The owner occupant is performing the asbestos abatement work. (2) Any person exempt from ORS 468A.700 to 468A.750 under subsection (1) of this section shall handle and dispose of asbestos-containing material in compliance with standards established by the Environmental Quality Commission under ORS 468A.745. [Formerly 468.897]
OR Rev Stat § 468A.757 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 468A - Air Quality|Section 468A.757 - Residential asbestos surveys; rules.

(1) The Environmental Quality Commission shall adopt rules prohibiting the demolition of a residence or residential building unless an asbestos survey has been conducted by an inspector accredited in accordance with rules adopted by the commission for the purpose of determining whether asbestos-containing materials are present at the residence or residential building and for other purposes as determined by the commission. (2) The commission may, by rule: (a) Establish the procedures for conducting the survey described in subsection (1) of this section; and (b) Establish exemptions to the prohibition described in subsection (1) of this section. (3) This section does not apply to a residence or residential building constructed on or after a date identified by the commission by rule. [2015 c.583 §2]
OR Rev Stat § 468A.760 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 468A - Air Quality|Section 468A.760 - Content of bid advertisement.

Any public agency requesting bids or proposals for a proposed project shall first make a determination of whether or not the project requires a contractor licensed under ORS 468A.720. The public agency shall include such requirement in the bid or proposal advertisement under ORS 279B.055 (2)(g), 279B.060 (2)(g) and 279C.365 (1)(j). [Formerly 468.899; 2003 c.794 §295]
OR Rev Stat § 468A.775 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 468A - Air Quality|Section 468A.775 - Indoor air quality sampling; accreditation and certification programs.

(1) The Environmental Quality Commission shall establish a voluntary accreditation program for those providing indoor air quality sampling services or ventilation system evaluations for public areas, office workplaces or private residences. Provisions shall be made to accept accreditation of other state programs if they are comparable with the accreditation program established under this section. (2) The Environmental Quality Commission shall establish a voluntary contractor certification program for contractors providing remedial action for residential indoor air pollution. Provisions shall be made to accept accreditation of other state programs if they are comparable with the accreditation program established under this section. [Formerly 468.357] Note: 468A.775 to 468A.785 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 468A or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
OR Rev Stat § 468A.780 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 468A - Air Quality|Section 468A.780 - Schedule of fees; accreditation and certification programs; rules.

The Environmental Quality Commission shall establish by rule a schedule of annual fees, not to exceed $500 per participating contractor, to pay the Department of Environmental Quality’s costs in operating the: (1) Voluntary accreditation program under ORS 468A.775 (1); and (2) Voluntary contractor certification program under ORS 468A.775 (2). [Formerly 468.358] Note: See note under 468A.775.
OR Rev Stat § 468A.785 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 468A - Air Quality|Section 468A.785 - Pilot programs.

(1) Upon the advice of the Indoor Air Pollution Task Force, the Environmental Quality Commission may establish a pilot program for any product designed for household or office use that is not adequately regulated by federal law that may be a threat to human health by contaminating indoor air. (2) The Environmental Quality Commission may establish a voluntary product-labeling pilot program to identify products with a low potential for causing indoor air pollution. [Formerly 468.359] Note: See note under 468A.775.