I strongly encourage the 36 month deadline be extended to 48 months to give a little more breathing room for those that struggle to pass a written test but otherwise are excellent installers and evaluators.

18VAC160-20-82. Interim licensure of individuals holding an authorized onsite soil evaluator certificate issued by the Virginia Department of Health (VDH).

A. The board shall issue an interim onsite soil evaluator license to any individual who possessed a valid authorized onsite soil evaluator (AOSE) certification issued by the VDH on the effective date of this chapter, provided that the interim license application is received by the department no later than six months after the effective date of this chapter. AOSE-certified individuals who fail to have their application in the department's possession within six months after the effective date of this chapter shall not be eligible for an interim onsite soil evaluator license and shall apply for a license pursuant to 18VAC160-20-96.

B. An interim onsite soil evaluator licensee shall be authorized to act as a conventional onsite soil evaluator and as an alternative onsite soil evaluator.

C. Each interim onsite soil evaluator license shall expire on the last day of the month that is 36 months after the date of issuance by the department and shall not be subject to renewal.