18VAC145-20 Professional Soil Scientists Regulations

REGULATIONS

Vol. 25 Iss. 26 - August 31, 2009

TITLE 18. PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING

BOARD FOR PROFESSIONAL SOIL SCIENTISTS AND WETLAND PROFESSIONALS

Chapter 20

Final Regulation

REGISTRAR'S NOTICE: The Board for Professional Soil Scientists and Wetland Professionals is claiming an exemption from the Administrative Process Act in accordance with § 2.2-4006 A 4 a of the Code of Virginia, which excludes regulations that are necessary to conform to changes in Virginia statutory law where no agency discretion is involved. The Board for Professional Soil Scientists and Wetland Professionals will receive, consider, and respond to petitions from any interested person at any time with respect to reconsideration or revision.

Title of Regulation: 18VAC145-20. Professional Soil Scientists Regulations (amending 18VAC145-20-111).

Statutory Authority: § 54.1-201 of the Code of Virginia.

Effective Date: October 1, 2009.

Agency Contact: Kathleen R. Nosbisch, Executive Director, Board for Professional Soil Scientists and Wetland Professionals, 9960 Mayland Drive, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-8514, FAX [phone], or email [e-mail].

Summary:

The amendment removes experience as a waiver to taking the examination for certification as a Professional Soil Scientist.

18VAC145-20-111. Waiver from examination through reciprocity or experience.

An applicant qualified to take the examination may be granted a Virginia certificate without written examination, provided that: 1. The the applicant holds an unexpired professional soil scientist certificate or equivalent issued on the basis of equivalent requirements for certification in Virginia, by a regulatory body of another state, territory or possession of the United States and is not the subject of any disciplinary proceeding before such regulatory body which that could result in the suspension or revocation of his certificate, and such other regulatory body recognizes the certificates issued by this board, or.

2. The applicant can verify a record of at least 10 years of experience as set forth in 18VAC145-20-90 in soil evaluation that demonstrates to the board that the applicant is competent to practice as a professional soil scientist.

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