| 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 (2) relating to this chapter. |
| Name / Title: | Kathleen R. Nosbisch / Executive Director |
| Address: |
9960 Mayland Drive Suite 400 Richmond, VA 23233 |
| Email Address: | psswpg@dpor.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)367-8514 FAX: (866)465-6206 TDD: ()- |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| General Review of Regulations for the Geology Certification Program | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/01/2025. |
| Fee Adjustment | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/01/2025. |
HB 287 and SB 184 Amendment
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/01/2024. |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2/6/2024 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
| 11/22/2019 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
| 12/23/2015 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |