Description | Implement a voluntary certification program for geologists (regulations establishing entry requirements and standards of conduct). |
State Authority | Chapter 22 of Title 54.1 |
Federal Authority | None entered |
Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
Goals of Regulation | To protect the health, safety and welfare of the public by implementing a voluntary certification program for geologists in the least burdensome, costly and intrusive manner to the citizens and businesses of the Commonwealth. |
Meetings | See all meetings (1) relating to this chapter. |
Name / Title: | Kathleen R. Nosbisch / Executive Director |
Address: |
9960 Mayland Drive Suite 400 Richmond, VA 23233 |
Email Address: | soilscientist@dpor.virginia.gov |
Telephone: | (804)367-8514 FAX: (866)465-6206 TDD: ()- |
Current Actions | ||
Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
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HB 287 and SB 184 Amendment
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/01/2024. |
General Review of Regulations for the Geology Certification Program | NOIRA | Stage complete. Comment period ended 06/05/2024. |
Fee Adjustment | Proposed | Comment period is underway and will end on 10/25/2024. |
Past Actions | ||
Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
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Fee Adjustment 2012 | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/01/2015. |
Amend qualifications to sit for Fundamentals exam and add GIT designation | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/01/2013. |
Periodic Reviews | ||
Last Activity | Status | |
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2/6/2024 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
11/22/2019 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
12/23/2015 Agency Completed | Retain As Is |