Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
 
Board
Board for Professional Soil Scientists, Wetland Professionals, and Geologists
 
chapter
Regulations Governing Certified Professional Wetland Delineators [18 VAC 145 ‑ 30]
Action General Review of Regulations Governing Certified Professional Wetland Delineators
Stage NOIRA
Comment Period Ended on 12/8/2023
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12/8/23  11:33 pm
Commenter: Justin Brown, PWS, PWD, VSWD

Oppose any proposed changes that reduce the credibility of the PWD certification
 

I do not support any proposed changes that will negatively impact the credibility of the PWD certification. I support the inclusion of a requirement to demonstrate the completion of coursework in wetland delineation methodology. 

Additionally, just based on the documents provided in the NOIRA, it is difficult to understand the full impact of the proposed changes on the program. I would like to request additional documentation to highlight the portions of the regulation that are proposed to be removed and do not have comparable language in the statute as well as documentation to highlight portions of the regulation that are proposed to be removed and do have comparable language in the statute along with that statute language. I would also like to request additional time to consider the proposed changes. 

Thank you to the agency staff for your time and effort expended to date.

 

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