Subdivision 1. Applicability. The definitions in this section apply to sections 326.70 to 326.81.
Subd. 2. Asbestos. "Asbestos" means the asbestiform varieties of chrysotile (serpentine), crocidolite (riebeckite), amosite (cummingtonite-grunerite), anthophyllite, tremolite, and actinolite.
Subd. 3. Asbestos-containing material. "Asbestos-containing material" means material that contains more than one percent asbestos by microscopic visual estimation by area.
Subd. 4. Asbestos-related work. "Asbestos-related work" means the enclosure, removal, or encapsulation of asbestos-containing material in a quantity that meets or exceeds 260 linear feet of friable asbestos-containing material on pipes, 160 square feet of friable asbestos-containing material on other facility components, or, if linear feet or square feet cannot be measured, a total of 35 cubic feet of friable asbestos-containing material on or off all facility components in one facility. In the case of single or multifamily residences, "asbestos-related work" also means the enclosure, removal, or encapsulation of greater than ten but less than 260 linear feet of friable asbestos-containing material on pipes, greater than six but less than 160 square feet of friable asbestos-containing material on other facility components, or, if linear feet or square feet cannot be measured, greater than one cubic foot but less than 35 cubic feet of friable asbestos-containing material on or off all facility components in one facility. Asbestos-related work includes asbestos abatement area preparation; enclosure, removal, or encapsulation operations; and an air quality monitoring specified in rule to assure that the abatement and adjacent areas are not contaminated with asbestos fibers during the project and after completion.
For purposes of this subdivision, the quantity of asbestos-containing material applies separately for every project.
Subd. 4a. Asbestos inspector. "Asbestos inspector" means an individual who inspects a site for the presence and condition of asbestos-containing material, or who reinspects a site to assess the condition of previously identified asbestos-containing material or the presence of other asbestos-containing material.
Subd. 4b. Asbestos management activity. "Asbestos management activity" means the performance of periodic inspections to determine the existence and condition of asbestos-containing material, the development of site specific written programs for the maintenance of asbestos-containing material in a condition which prevents the release of asbestos fibers, the development of site specific written programs governing response procedures in the event of an asbestos fiber release episode, and the development of project specifications for asbestos-related work projects.
Subd. 4c. Asbestos management planner. "Asbestos management planner" means an individual who develops a written site specific asbestos-containing material maintenance plan and a written site specific asbestos fiber release episode response plan addressing asbestos-containing material at the site.
Subd. 4d. Asbestos project designer. "Asbestos project designer" means an individual who designs the asbestos-related work project specifications.
Subd. 5. Commissioner. "Commissioner" means the commissioner of health.
Subd. 6. Contracting entity. "Contracting entity" means a public or private body, board, natural person, corporation, partnership, proprietorship, joint venture, fund, authority, or similar entity that contracts with a person to do asbestos-related work or asbestos management activity for the benefit of the contracting entity.
Subd. 7. [Repealed, 1993 c 303 s 21]
Subd. 8. Person. "Person" means an individual, body, board, corporation, partnership, proprietorship, joint venture, fund, authority, or similar entity. This term also applies to the state, its political subdivisions, and any boards, commissions, schools, institutions, or authorities created or recognized by them.
1987 c 303 s 2; 1990 c 594 art 3 s 16; 1993 c 303 s 1-9; 1994 c 567 s 19; 1995 c 165 s 12; 1995 c 185 s 6; 1997 c 205 s 32,33; 1Sp1997 c 5 s 1; 2021 c 30 art 3 s 44
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 324 - 341 — Trade Regulations, Consumer Protection
Chapter 326 — Employments Licensed By State
Section 326.02 — Licensure Or Certification.
Section 326.03 — License Or Certificate Required.
Section 326.031 — Specifications For Public Facilities, Use Of Brand Names.
Section 326.04 — Board Established.
Section 326.05 — Qualifications Of Board Members.
Section 326.06 — General Powers And Duties Of Board.
Section 326.07 — Board, Meetings, Officers, Quorum.
Section 326.09 — Records Of Board.
Section 326.10 — Licensure And Certification.
Section 326.106 — Definitions.
Section 326.107 — Continuing Education.
Section 326.11 — License And Certificate Regulation.
Section 326.111 — Unauthorized Practice; Disciplinary Action.
Section 326.12 — License Or Certificate As Evidence; Seal.
Section 326.13 — Practice Exempt.
Section 326.14 — Corporations And Partnerships Authorized.
Section 326.15 — False Impersonation.
Section 326.30 — [Unnecessary]
Section 326.33 — Board Of Private Detective And Protective Agent Services.
Section 326.3311 — Powers And Duties.
Section 326.3331 — Rulemaking.
Section 326.3341 — Exemptions.
Section 326.336 — Employees Of License Holders.
Section 326.338 — Persons Engaged As Private Detectives Or Protective Agents.
Section 326.3382 — Application For License.
Section 326.3383 — License Reissuance.
Section 326.3384 — Prohibited Acts.
Section 326.3385 — Conditions Of Licensing.
Section 326.3387 — Disciplinary Action.
Section 326.3388 — Administrative Penalties.
Section 326.3389 — Licenses Nontransferable.
Section 326.339 — Violations; Penalty.
Section 326.523 — License Provisions; Distribution; Cancellation.
Section 326.524 — Licenses May Not Contain Certain Restrictions.
Section 326.525 — Licenses, When Void.
Section 326.526 — Application Of Sections 326.523 To 326.526.
Section 326.53 — Violations; Penalty Provisions.
Section 326.55 — Nonpayment Of License Fees.
Section 326.56 — Licenses, Certificates Of Registration; Renewals.
Section 326.72 — Asbestos License.
Section 326.73 — Asbestos Certifications.
Section 326.74 — Reporting Asbestos Work.
Section 326.76 — Duties Of Contracting Entities.
Section 326.77 — Indoor Air Standard.
Section 326.78 — Duties Of Commissioner.