SECTION 380:50-6-13. Approval of asbestos training courses

  Individuals or groups wishing to sponsor training courses for disciplines required to be accredited under this section shall apply for approval from DOL or from a state that has accreditation program requirements that are at least as stringent as this OAP. For a course to receive approval, it must meet the requirements for the course as outlined in this OAP, and any other requirements imposed by the State from which approval is being sought. Courses that have been approved by a State with an accreditation program at least as stringent as this OAP are approved under this section.

(1)   Initial training course approval. A training provider must submit the following minimum information to a State as part of its application for the approval of each training course:

(A)   The course provider's name, address, and telephone number.

(B)   A list of any other States that currently approve the training course.

(C)   The course curriculum.

(D)   A letter from the provider of the training course that clearly indicates how training course meets the OAP requirements for:

(i)   Length of training in days.

(ii)   Amount and type of hands-on training.

(iii)   Examination (length, format, and passing score).

(iv)   Topics covered in the course.

(E)   A copy of all course materials (student manuals, instructor notebooks, handouts, etc.

(F)   A detailed statement about the development of the examination used in course.

(G)   Names and qualifications of all course instructors. Instructors must have academic and/or field experience in asbestos abatement.

(H)   A description of and an example of the numbered certificates issued to students who attend the course and pass the examination.

(2)   Refresher training course approval. The following minimum information is required for approval of refresher training courses by States:

(A)   The length of training in days or half-days.

(B)   The topics covered in the course.

(C)   A copy of all course materials (student manuals, instructors notebooks, handouts, etc.)

(D)   The names and qualifications of all course instructors. Instructors must have academic and/or field experience in asbestos abatement.

(E)   A description of and an example of the numbered certificates issued to students who complete the refresher course and pass the examination, if required.

(3)   Withdrawal of training course approval.

(A)   Criteria and procedures for suspending or withdrawing approval of training shall include:

(i)   Misrepresentation of the extent of a training course's approval by a State or EPA.

(ii)   Failure to submit required information or notifications in a timely manner.

(iii)   Failure to maintain requisite records.

(iv)   Falsification of accreditation records, instructor qualifications, or other accreditation information.

(v)   Failure to adhere to the training standards and requirements of the EPA MAP or Oklahoma Accreditation Program, as appropriate.

(B)   In addition to the criteria listed above, DOL may also suspend or withdraw a training course's approval where an approved training course instructor, or other person with supervisory authority over the delivery of training has been found in violation of other asbestos regulations administered by EPA, an administrative or judicial finding of violation, or execution of a consent agreement and order under 40 CFR 22.18, constitutes evidence of a failure to comply with relevant statutes or regulations.

(C)   Training course providers shall permit representatives of EPA or DOL to attend, evaluate, and monitor any training course without charge. EPA or DOL compliance inspection staff are not required to give advanced notice of their inspections. EPA may suspend or withdraw DOL or EPA approval of a training course based upon the criteria specified in Unit III.C of the EPA Model Accreditation Plan.

[Source: Added at 15 Ok Reg 3247, eff 7-13-98]