ASBESTOS PROJECT DESIGNER

Description

Asbestos Project Designers conduct, plan, design, and develop procedures for asbestos abatement projects, or provide other substantive direction or criteria for asbestos abatement projects.

Statute/Rules

NH RSA 141-E; Administrative Rules Chapter Env-A 1800

Regulatory Agency	ASBESTOS LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION Asbestos Control Program Department of Environmental Services 29 Hazen Drive, PO Box 95 Concord, New Hampshire 03302-0095
phone	(603) 271-4609
fax	(603) 271-1381
web	http://des.nh.gov/organization/divisions/air/cb/ceps/ams/categories/forms.htm
contact person	Joy EH Perkins, Industrial Hygienist
e-mail	joy.perkins@des.nh.gov

Certification Requirements

• Must apply for a certificate in compliance with NH Administrative Rules Chapter Env-A 1810.15
• Provide documentation of attendance and completion of an approved abatement project designer course
• Provide documentation of passing the course with a score of 70 percent or greater on the written examination
• Provide documentation the applicant has:
  1. at least 12 months experience in asbestos abatement fields and has a Bachelor’s degree in industrial hygiene, occupational health, environmental science, biological science, or physical science; or
  2. at least 12 months experience in asbestos abatement fields and is a registered architect or registered engineer; or
  3. at least two years employment experience in asbestos abatement fields including experience in asbestos abatement design

Examination

• Written examination consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions, attaining a score of 70 percent or greater

Continuing Education

• An annual eight-hour refresher course and passing a written examination of 25 multiple-choice questions with a score of 70 percent or greater are required

Fees

Certification	$200.00
Annual renewal	$200.00
Certificate replacement	$20.00

Reciprocity:  Permitted if standards for licensure are substantially equivalent to those of New Hampshire

Residence/Citizenship:  Neither New Hampshire residency nor US citizenship is required

Number of Active Licenses:  16

Standard Occupational Code (O*Net):  29-9012.00  Occupational Health and Safety Technicians

Related Training:  Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology/Technician; Hazardous Materials Information Systems Technology/Technician; Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene

Further Information*
National Directory of AHERA Accredited Courses
US Environmental Protection Agency
EPA West Building
National Program Chemicals Division
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Mail Code 7404T
Washington DC 20460
phone: (202) 566-1081
web: <www.epa.gov/asbestos/pubs/location.html>

last revision: September 2007

*For reference only. This listing does not constitute an endorsement of any organization, and is subject to change.