Action:
HB 1182 Amendment
Action 6527
General Information
| Action Summary |
This action amends the Regulations Governing Certified Professional Wetland Delineators to conform to changes resulting from the enactment of Chapter 545 of the 2024 Acts of Assembly.
The legislation replaces the requirement that an applicant with a bachelor's degree in a relevant field have four years of relevant experience to be certified as a professional wetland delineator with three years of such experience. For applicants seeking certification through experience, the legislation reduces to three years the required experience that the applicant must have in wetland science research or as a teacher of wetlands curriculum in an accredited institution of higher education in order to be certified.
This action amends 18VAC145-30-40 to:
• Reduce from four (4) years to three (3) years the amount of required experience in wetland delineation for individuals seeking certification as a wetland delineator who hold a bachelor's degree and have completed a Board-approved course of instruction in state and federal wetland delineation methods; and
• Reduce from four (4) years to three (3) years the amount of required experience for individuals seeking certification as a wetland delineator based on experience in wetland science research or as a teacher of a wetlands curriculum in an accredited institution of higher education.
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| Chapters Affected |
Only affects this chapter.
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| Executive Branch Review |
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act, but falls within the Executive Branch and
will be reviewed by the Governor's Office.
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| RIS Project |
Yes [7857] |
| Associated Mandates |
Professional wetland delineator; certification requirements.
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| New Periodic Review |
This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
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Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
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Stage Type |
Status |
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10414
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Final
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Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/01/2024. |
Contact Information
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Name / Title:
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Kathleen R. Nosbisch
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Executive Director
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Address:
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9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400
Richmond, VA 23233
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Email Address:
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soilscientist@dpor.virginia.gov
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Phone:
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(804)367-8514
FAX: (804)527-4294
TDD: ()-
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This person is the primary contact for this chapter.
