Virginia Regulatory Town Hall View Chapter

Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation

Board for Professional Soil Scientists, Wetland Professionals, and Geologists

Regulations Governing Certified Professional Wetland Delineators [18 VAC 145 ‑ 30]

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
Exempt from APA	No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act.
Text of Regulation	Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation	None entered
Meetings

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: ()-

Action Title	Latest Stage	Status
Current Actions
General Review of Regulations Governing Certified Professional Wetland Delineators	NOIRA	Comment period is underway and will end on 12/08/2023.
Fee Adjustment	Proposed	Governor's office review in progress.

Action Title	Latest Stage	Status
Past Actions
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	Final	Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/01/2010.
Amendment to conform the regulations with HB 2839 (2007 General Assembly)	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.