ANNUAL NOTICE OF ASBESTOS PROGRAM ACTIVITIES
The South Lane School District continues to pursue a program for asbestos
management that was developed in 1988 to satisfy a federal mandate, which is
enforced by the State of Oregon.
The Federal Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) required an initial
inspection for friable (more easily released) and non-friable asbestos. The district
hired a qualified, independent contractor to inspect all areas of all district facilities.
The inspection was completed on October 1, 1988, and the results were included in
a management plan written by an accredited management planner. The plan,
submitted to the Department of Education, also included a maintenance program to
repair, remove, enclose or manage asbestos and asbestos containing materials
wherever present in the district.
The goal of the SLSD Asbestos Management Plan is to comply with the AHERA
guidelines and ensure that our school buildings remain safe and free from asbestos
hazards. The ongoing management plan required by AHERA includes twice-annual
inspections at all locations where materials containing asbestos are known to be
present. Any necessary actions or changes in the condition of such materials are
then noted in the Asbestos Management Plan for each location.
A certified consultant from PBS Engineering and Environmental performed the
required AHERA 3-year re-inspection in July 2024. The next re-inspection will take
place in summer 2027. No removal or repair projects involving asbestos are planned
for the 2025-2026 school year.
SLSD maintenance and custodial employees receive initial and continuing training
regarding AHERA and asbestos management. The district may contract with a
licensed contractor to perform required work or training in accordance with the
AHERA program.
A complete Asbestos Management Plan is available for review at each school office
or the South Lane School District Service Center. These plans include all inspection
reports with analysis, and a record of all management or maintenance actions taken
on asbestos-containing materials. The plans can be reviewed during normal
business hours.
