Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Board
Board for Professional Soil Scientists, Wetland Professionals, and Geologists
 
chapter
Regulations for the Geology Certification Program [18 VAC 145 ‑ 40]
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description Implement a voluntary certification program for geologists (regulations establishing entry requirements and standards of conduct).
State Authority Chapter 22 of Title 54.1
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 implementing a voluntary certification program for geologists in the least burdensome, costly and intrusive manner to the citizens and businesses of the Commonwealth.
Meetings See all meetings (1) 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: (866)465-6206    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
HB 287 and SB 184 Amendment
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/01/2024.
General Review of Regulations for the Geology Certification Program NOIRA Stage complete. Comment period ended 06/05/2024.
Fee Adjustment Proposed Comment period is underway and will end on 10/25/2024.

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Fee Adjustment 2012 Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/01/2015.
Amend qualifications to sit for Fundamentals exam and add GIT designation Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/01/2013.

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