(1) An annual asbestos project permit authorizes a facility to conduct asbestos projects within the confines of the facility's controlled area during the period for which the permit is in force.

(2) The owner or operator of a facility may apply to the department for an annual asbestos project permit if the facility:

(a) continuously employs asbestos project workers; or

(b) continuously contracts with outside contractors to perform asbestos projects for the facility; and

(c) maintains an asbestos health and safety program that incorporates standard operating procedures for employees involved in asbestos projects in accordance with the Montana Asbestos Work Practices and Procedures Manual.

(3) An owner or operator conducting asbestos projects under an annual permit shall comply with all requirements pertaining to asbestos project notification.

(4) The owner or operator of a facility applying for an annual asbestos project permit shall submit to the department:

(a) the fee required under ARM 17.74.401;

(b) a copy of the facility's written health and safety program on asbestos; and

(c) a completed application on a form provided by the department, including:

(i) a description of the structure and the asbestos work to be performed;

(ii) the name(s) and address(es) of any outside contractor or contractors who will be performing asbestos projects at the facility under the permit;

(iii) a signed statement that all work performed under the permit will be performed in accordance with this subchapter;

(iv) a signed statement that all work will be performed by persons accredited by the department; and

(v) a signed statement that removed RACM will be disposed of at an approved asbestos disposal facility and the name and location of the disposal facility.

(5) A facility owner or operator may apply annually for renewal of an annual permit.

(a) An application for renewal need address in detail only the portions of the permit application that require revision, updating, supplementation, or deletion, and may reference any required information that has been previously submitted.