Regulations / State
Oregon asbestos regulations.
Who licenses asbestos work in Oregon, who takes the notification, and how long before the job you have to file. Plus how the federal rules layer on top.
State licensing & accreditation
Asbestos abatement work in Oregon is licensed/accredited through the Oregon Dept. of Environmental Quality (DEQ) — Asbestos Program under OAR Chapter 340, Division 248 (licensing OAR 340-248-0120; certification 340-248-0130).
Credentials the state issues:
- Asbestos Abatement Contractor license (firm)
- Certified Supervisor
- Certified Worker
Oregon Dept. of Environmental Quality (DEQ) — Asbestos Program — asbestos licensing.
Notification
Notifications go to the Oregon Dept. of Environmental Quality (DEQ) under OAR 340-248-0260 (Asbestos Abatement Notification Requirements).
- Advance notice: At least 10 days before a friable abatement project; 5 days before a non-friable project.
- Notification details / form.
How the federal rules layer in
No matter the state, federal OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1101 (asbestos in construction), EPA NESHAP (40 CFR 61, Subpart M), and AHERA worker accreditation still apply. A state program layers its own licensing and notification on top of — not instead of — these. Where Oregon has no state license, the federal accreditation and NESHAP notification requirements are the floor.
Oregon-specific notes
- DEQ both licenses contractors/certifies individuals and receives notifications (single agency).
- Contractor license fee $1,000; license and certifications valid 12 months.
- A certified supervisor must be present on each abatement project.
- Non-friable abatement projects are exempt from licensing/certification.
- Notification must be on a DEQ-approved form with the project fee.
Official sources
- OAR Ch. 340 Div. 248 Asbestos Requirements
- OAR 340-248-0120 Contractor Licensing
- OAR 340-248-0260 Notification Requirements
Related
- All asbestos regulations by state
- OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1101 — Asbestos in Construction
- EPA NESHAP — 40 CFR 61, Subpart M
- Asbestos abatement software
- Compliance reporting in Nexus
Items we could not fully verify against a primary source: DEQ also handles NESHAP demolition notification; the demolition-specific lead time was not separately re-verified.
Last reviewed against the published rules: 2026-05-28. This is a summary, not legal advice. Asbestos rules — and the agencies that run them — change; confirm the current requirements with the Oregon Dept. of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and read the actual rule before making a compliance decision.
Oregon asbestos: common questions
Do I need a license to do asbestos abatement in Oregon?
Yes — Oregon regulates who can perform asbestos abatement. Oregon Dept. of Environmental Quality (DEQ) — Asbestos Program. Relevant credentials include Asbestos Abatement Contractor license (firm), Certified Supervisor, Certified Worker.
Who do I notify before asbestos work in Oregon, and how far in advance?
Notifications go to the Oregon Dept. of Environmental Quality (DEQ) (OAR 340-248-0260 (Asbestos Abatement Notification Requirements)). Required advance notice: At least 10 days before a friable abatement project; 5 days before a non-friable project.
Do the federal OSHA and EPA asbestos rules still apply in Oregon?
Yes. Federal OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1101, EPA NESHAP (40 CFR 61, Subpart M), and AHERA worker accreditation apply nationwide — Oregon's rules layer on top of them, not instead of them.
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