Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Board for Professional Soil Scientists, Wetland Professionals, and Geologists
Professional Soil Scientists Regulations
[18 VAC 145 ‑ 20]
Chapter Information
| Description | Regulations establishing entry requirements and standards of conduct for Soil Scientists. |
| State Authority | 54.1-2211 |
| 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 | 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 | See all meetings (4) 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 Professional Soil Scientists Regulations | NOIRA | Governor's office review in progress. |
| Fee Adjustment | Proposed | Governor's office review in progress. |
| 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
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/01/2010. |
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Conform Soil Scientists regulations to HB 2759 (2003 Session)
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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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 7/11/2023 Filed | Pending | |
| 11/22/2019 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
| 12/23/2015 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
| 1/20/2012 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |