Sec. 20-440. Regulations. - Connecticut Statutes

      Sec. 20-440. Regulations. (a) The commissioner shall adopt regulations in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54 to administer the provisions of subsection (c) of section 19a-14, sections 19a-332 and 20-435 to 20-441, inclusive. Such regulations shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (1) Passing scores for licensure examination of asbestos consultants; (2) standards for the licensing of asbestos contractors; (3) standards for approval of training programs of asbestos abatement and asbestos consultation services under section 20-439, including standards for successful completion of such programs; (4) standards and procedures for suspension and revocation of certification of asbestos consultants, asbestos abatement workers and asbestos abatement supervisors; and (5) standards and procedures for suspension and withdrawal of approval of training programs.

      (b) The regulations required under subsection (a) of this section shall be revised, as necessary, to ensure that such regulations meet or exceed the requirements of the United States Environmental Protection Agency's model accreditation plan in accordance with federal regulations, as from time to time amended.

      (P.A. 87-537, S. 8, 13; P.A. 95-196, S. 11.)

      History: P.A. 95-196 added Subdivs. (4) and (5) re suspension and revocation of certification and suspension and withdrawal of approval of training programs and added Subsec. (b) re revision of regulations to meet federal requirements.

      See Sec. 19a-332 for applicable definitions.

      See Sec. 52-577a for statute of limitations on claims based on exposure to asbestos.