I join the community of soil scientists and citizens which support the implentation of licensure, ensuring that only those professionals specifically educated and trained in the field of soil science can practice soil science in the Commonwealth. Licensure will also provide a structure in which these professionals can be properly regulated.

i suggest that the Board for Soil Board for Professional Soil Scientists, Wetland Professionals and Geologists approve these proposed regulations in their current form.

Furthermore I suggest that the Board direct it's staff to research and propose the creation of an approved seal which may be used in designating documents which have been created under the auspices of a Licensed Professional Soil Scientist. The seal shall be used to improve the ability of the public to discern that the standards of the Board have been followed and should appear on those documents which are to be relied upon by other professionals in the design or consideration of issues which may be identified in soil assessments and reports.