OESAC Mission Statement

To further technology education in the State of Oregon, particularly in known environmental arenas such a water supply operators, wastewater operators, hazardous wastes technicians and other environmental media technicians as needs arise. To accomplish this mission through cooperative efforts among community colleges, professional organizations, adjacent States, public entities and private training units.

Next OESAC Meeting

The next meeting of the Oregon Environmental Services Advisory Council (OESAC) is scheduled for February 9, 2012, beginning at 10:30 am.

The meeting will be held in the Portland State Office Building located at 800 NE Oregon Street, Portland, OR, in Room 618 (sixth floor). This building is mid-way between the Oregon Convention Center and Lloyd Center, and two blocks south of the MAX light rail station. A contact phone number for this location is 971/673-0413 (OHA Drinking Water Program Office)

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State of Oregon Participating Programs

(Below are the State of Oregon programs that issue licenses/certifications. Please do not contact them with CEU and OESAC questions. Contact information for CEU and OESAC questions is at the top of the page. Under the the words, "OESAC CEU Committee".)

Drinking Water Treatment and Distribution
The State of Oregon Drinking Water Program (Oregon Health Authority).
Contact Dottie Reynolds at (971) 673-0426 or visit their web site at http://www.ohd.hr.state.or.us/dwp/welcome.htm

Wastewater Treatment and Collection
The State of Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) certifies these personnel.
Contact Genet Belete (503) 229-5349 or (toll-free in Oregon) 1-800-452-4011 for information or visit their website: http://www.deq.state.or.us/wq/opcert/opcert.htm

System Installers and Maintenance Providers
The DEQ Onsite Wastewater Management Program.
Contact Lisa Fincher at (541)686-7905 or (toll-free in Oregon at 1-800-844-8467 x7905 for information or visit their website: http://www.deq.state.or.us/wq/onsite/onsite.htm