§1271. Findings and purpose The Legislature finds that the presence of friable and potentially friable asbestos in public and private buildings is a public health hazard; that State Government and local government agencies are conducting major abatement programs; that it is critical to the safe conduct of all asbestos abatement activities such as monitoring, design, […]
§1272. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1987, c. 448, §1-C (NEW).] 1. Asbestos. “Asbestos” means a group of naturally occurring minerals that separate into fibers of high tensile strength and are resistant to heat, wear and chemicals, including, but not […]
§1273. Prohibitions Unless otherwise provided in this section: [PL 1987, c. 448, §1-C (NEW).] 1. License or certificate required. No person or owner or operator may engage in any asbestos abatement activities in the State, unless licensed or certified pursuant to this chapter; and [PL 1993, c. 355, §39 (AMD).] 2. Notification required. […]
§1274-A. Certification and licensing requirements The board may adopt and amend rules necessary to govern the licensing of business or public entities including but not limited to asbestos abatement contractors, in-house asbestos abatement units, asbestos consultants, asbestos analytical laboratory and training providers; and the certification of asbestos professionals undertaking asbestos abatement activities. [PL 1993, […]
§1274. Licensing and certification (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 448, §§1-C (NEW). PL 1989, c. 325, §6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 630, §5 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 890, §§A40,B219 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 473, §13 (RP).
§1275. Approval of training courses The board, after consultation with the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services and the Commissioner of Labor, shall develop rules establishing criteria and procedures for the approval of training courses and examinations that ensure the qualifications of applicants for certification as required in this chapter. The board shall adopt these […]
§1276. Reciprocity agreement The commissioner may develop reciprocity agreements with other states when the states have established licensing and certification requirements that are at least as stringent as those set forth in this chapter. [PL 1987, c. 448, §1-C (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 448, §§1-C (NEW).
§1277. Support services The Department of Administrative and Financial Services shall provide supporting services to the commissioner for the implementation of this chapter, including: [PL 2007, c. 466, Pt. A, §71 (AMD).] 1. Training records. Maintenance of training records for employees of public and private entities intending to undertake asbestos abatement activities in the […]
§1278. Fees 1. Fees established. [PL 2009, c. 374, §5 (RP).] 1-A. License and certification fees. Fees for each license and certification category are established under section 352. The fees must be paid upon application and annually thereafter. [PL 2009, c. 374, §6 (NEW).] 2. Notification fees. Notification of asbestos abatement activities pursuant to […]
§1279. Renewal Each license or certificate issued under this chapter expires one year after the date of issue. Licensees or certificate holders may apply to the commissioner for the renewal of a license or certificate. No renewal may be granted if the application is received more than 2 years following expiration of the previously issued […]
§1280. Standard of acceptable work practice The board shall adopt rules that establish criteria and procedures of acceptable work practices for licensees and certificate holders and persons exempt from licensing and certification requirements under section 1273, subsection 4 engaged in the following asbestos abatement activities. [PL 1993, c. 355, §45 (AMD).] 1. Removal; demolition; […]
§1281. Emergency provisions In an emergency that results from a sudden, unexpected event that is not a planned asbestos abatement project, including the emergency repair, installation, removal or servicing of heating equipment in single-unit residential buildings by persons licensed by the Maine Fuel Board under Title 32, chapter 139, the commissioner may waive the requirements […]
§1282. Standards of conduct The Board of Environmental Protection shall promulgate rules which establish standards of acceptable professional conduct for licensees and certificate holders engaged in asbestos abatement activities, as well as specific acts and omissions that constitute grounds for the reprimand of any licensee or certificate holder, the suspension or revocation of a license […]
§1283. Interim procedures In developing a program to implement this chapter, the commissioner shall provide for interim licensing and certification procedures to ensure a transition period of not less than 180 days before the application of the requirements established in this chapter. [PL 1987, c. 448, §1-C (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 448, […]
§1284. Assistance from other departments The Commissioner of Administration, the Commissioner of Labor and the Commissioner of Health and Human Services shall assist the Commissioner of Environmental Protection in the enforcement of the licensing and certification requirements of this chapter. [PL 1987, c. 448, §1-C (NEW); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §7 (REV).] […]
