Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
 
Board
Board for Professional Soil Scientists, Wetland Professionals, and Geologists
 
chapter
Regulations Governing Certified Professional Wetland Delineators [18 VAC 145 ‑ 30]
 
Guidance Documents
 
Chapter Information
Description Implement a certification program for wetland delineators in accordance with SB 61 of the 2002 Session of the General Assembly.
State Authority 54.1-2203
Federal Authority None entered
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation None entered
Meetings See all meetings (2) 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
General Review of Regulations Governing Certified Professional Wetland Delineators Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/01/2025.

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Fee Adjustment Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/01/2025.
HB 1182 Amendment
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/01/2024.
Prohibition on using the work of another without written consent Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/01/2019.
Changes Resulting from Chapter 546 of the 2013 Acts of Assembly Fast-Track 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.
Amendment to conform the regulations with HB 2839 (2007 General Assembly)
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/12/2007.
Promulgation of regulations for certified wetland delineators Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/14/2004.

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