| Action Summary | The Board for Professional Soil Scientists, Wetland Professionals, and Geologists (“the Board”) intends to undertake a general regulatory review of the General Review of Regulations for the Geology Certification Program. The regulation provides for the certification of professional geologists. The goals of the action include: 1. Review of discretionary requirements imposed on regulated parties to determine whether such requirements impose burdens that are not necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare; or are not necessary to effectively administer the licensure program, in accordance with the regulatory reduction goal of Executive Directive Number One (2022); 2. Review to ensure the regulation compliments current Virginia law and meets applicable federal requirements, if any; 3. Review to ensure the regulation is organized, clear, and understandable; and 4. Review to ensure the regulation provides minimal burdens on regulants while still protecting the public. In addition, the review will ensure the regulation reflects current DPOR procedures and policies, along with any other changes determined to be necessary and appropriate. |
| Chapters Affected | Only affects this chapter. |
| Executive Branch Review | This action will go through the normal Executive Branch Review process. |
| RIS Project | Yes [7617] |
| New Periodic Review | This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review. |
| Name / Title: | Kathleen R. Nosbisch / Executive Director |
| Address: |
9960 Mayland Drive Suite 400 Richmond, VA 23233 |
| Email Address: | soilscientist@dpor.virginia.gov |
| Phone: | (804)367-8514 FAX: (866)465-6206 TDD: ()- |