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Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation

Board for Professional Soil Scientists, Wetland Professionals, and Geologists

Regulations for the Geology Certification Program [18 VAC 145 ‑ 40]

Action:

HB 1835 Amendment - Geology Transition from Certification to Licensure

Action 6966 / Stage 11112

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Documents
Emergency Text	1/19/2026 9:26 am
Agency Background Document	1/19/2026
Attorney General Certification	1/28/2026
Governor's Review Memo	3/31/2026

Status
Public Hearing	Will be held at the proposed stage
Emergency Authority	§ 2.2-4011(B) of the Code of Virginia
Attorney General Review	Submitted to OAG: 1/19/2026 Review Completed: 1/28/2026 Result: Certified
DPB Review	Submitted on 1/28/2026 Review Completed: 2/12/2026
Secretary Review	Secretary of Labor Review Completed: 3/26/2026
Governor's Review	Governor Review Completed: 3/31/2026 Result: Approved
Virginia Registrar	Submitted on 4/1/2026 The Virginia Register of Regulations Will be published on 4/20/2026 Volume: 42 Issue: 18
Comment Period	A public comment forum will open on 4/20/2026 and remain open through 5/20/2026
Effective Date	4/1/2026
Expiration Date	9/30/2027

Contact Information
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: ()-

This person is the primary contact for this board.

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Action 6966:

HB 1835 Amendment - Geology Transition from Certification to Licensure

Stages associated with this regulatory action.

Stage Type	Status
Emergency/NOIRA (11112)	Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (04/20/2026).

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