Or. Admin. R. 340-248-0240

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024

Section 340-248-0240 - Emission Standards and Procedural Requirements: Asbestos Inspection Requirements for Oregon Title V Operating Permit Program Sources

This rule applies to renovation and demolition at major sources subject to the Oregon Title V Operating Permit program as defined in OAR 340-200-0020.

(1) To determine applicability of DEQ's asbestos regulations, the owner or operator of a renovation or demolition activity must thoroughly survey, using an accredited inspector, the affected area for the presence of asbestos, including nonfriable asbestos. A copy of that survey report must remain on site during a demolition or renovation activity.

(2) For demolition or renovation where no asbestos-containing material is present, the facility owner or operator, the owner or operator of a demolition or renovation activity, or the contractor must submit written notification to DEQ on an approved form. The submitter must provide notification as follows:

(a) Submit the notification, as specified in section (3) of this rule, to DEQ at least 10 days before beginning a demolition project.

(b) A notification of demolition is void if the submitter does not notify DEQ before making a change in the scheduled starting or completion date or any other substantive change.

(3) The submitter must provide the following information for each notification of demolition or renovation:

(a) Name, address, and telephone number of the person conducting the demolition or renovation;

(b) Contractor's Oregon demolition license number, if applicable;

(c) Certification that no asbestos was found during the predemolition survey and that if asbestos-containing material is uncovered during demolition the procedures found in OAR 340-248-0250 through 340-248-0280 will be followed;

(d) Description of building, structure, facility, installation, vehicle, or vessel to be demolished, including:

(A) The age and present and prior use of the facility; and

(B) Address or location of the scheduled demolition project;

(e) Major source owner or operator name, address and phone number;

(f) Scheduled starting and completion dates of demolition work; and

(g) Other information requested on DEQ form.

Or. Admin. R. 340-248-0240

DEQ 20-1993(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 11-4-93; DEQ 13-1994, f. & cert. ef. 5-19-94; DEQ 24-1994, f. & cert. ef. 10-28-94; DEQ 22-1995, f. & cert. ef. 10-6-95; DEQ 14-1999, f. & cert. ef. 10-14-99, Renumbered from 340-032-5610; DEQ 1-2002, f. & cert. ef. 2-4-02; DEQ 19-2002(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 12-23-02 thru 6-21-03; DEQ 9-2003, f. 5-21-03, cert. ef. 6-21-03; DEQ 195-2018, amend filed 11/15/2018, effective 11/15/2018

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 468 & 468A

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 468A.745