The public should have a reasonable expectation that DPOR will implement an ethical component in the regulation of all Onsite Sewerage Professions, who by virtue of education, training or experience must be relied upon to work without supervision on real infrastructure of which the layman has limited understanding.

The public is dependent upon sewerage systems, which are hidden from view or ready inspection; failure to properly design, construct or maintain such systems has an economic impact upon real property, and the environment including the safety of groundwater for consumption, or surface water of those downstream.

Virginia's Secretariats should look to WWWOOSSP for guidance regarding scope of practice for License holders, and ought to support the Board in enforcement of these standards including expecting staff to comply with all requirements.

I recommend the Board consult the PE, or the CPSS Board for examples in the drafting of such Regulation.