Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
 
Board
Board for Professional Soil Scientists, Wetland Professionals, and Geologists
 
chapter
Professional Soil Scientists Regulations [18 VAC 145 ‑ 20]
 
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description Regulations establishing entry requirements and standards of conduct for Soil Scientists.
State Authority 54.1-2211
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 regulating the Soil Scientist profession in the least burdensome, costly and intrusive manner to the citizens and businesses of the Commonwealth.
Meetings There is 1 future meeting that specifically targets this chapter for discussion. See all meetings (5) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
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: (804)527-4294    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Fee Adjustment Final DPB review in progress.
General Review of Professional Soil Scientists Regulations Proposed Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (02/10/2025).

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Transition Soil Scientists from Certification to Licensure Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/01/2015.
Fee adjustment
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/01/2010.
Conform Soil Scientists regulations to HB 2759 (2003 Session)
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/01/2009.
Amendment to Board for Professional Soil Scientists Regulations Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/01/2004.
Amendment to Professional Soil Scientists Regulations. Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/16/2002.

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
1/20/2012 Agency Completed Retain As Is