I object to the proposed repeal of the Authorized Onsite Soil Evaluators Regulations [12 VAC 5 - 615] because this would result in the loss of professional expectations and standards of practice used to determine whether a site meets the conditions set forth in the Code of Virginia under the Sewage Handling or Private Well Regulations. The Authorized Onsite Soil Evaluators Regulations also include requirements for how private sector work is to be presented to the Department of Health as well as Department of Health procedures necessary to secure timely responses to applications. The Authorized Onsite Soil Evaluators Regulations should either be updated to reflect the current DPOR licensing program or the important components of the Regulation should be captured by VDH or the DPOR WWWOOSSOP Boards and incorporated in the technical, ethical, and procedural considerations which define and regulate the profession; the Authorized Onsite Soil Evaluators Regulations should not be stricken from the record. I oppose repealing the Authorized Onsite Soil Evaluator Regulations because such an action would result in the loss of important professional definitions, standards of practice, and Department of Health procedures.