REGULATIONS
Vol. 26 Iss. 22 - July 05, 2010

TITLE 18. PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING
BOARD FOR PROFESSIONAL SOIL SCIENTISTS AND WETLAND PROFESSIONALS
Chapter 30
Final Regulation

REGISTRAR'S NOTICE: The following regulatory action is exempt from the Administrative Process Act in accordance with § 2.2-4006 A 6 of the Code of Virginia, which excludes regulations of the regulatory boards served by the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation pursuant to Title 54.1 of the Code of Virginia that are limited to reducing fees charged to regulants and applicants. The Board for Professional Soil Scientists and Wetland Professionals will receive, consider, and respond to petitions by any interested person at any time with respect to reconsideration or revision.

Title of Regulation: 18VAC145-30. Regulations Governing Certified Professional Wetland Delineators (amending 18VAC145-30-90).

Statutory Authority: § 54.1-2203 of the Code of Virginia.

Effective Date: September 1, 2010.

Agency Contact: Kathleen R. Nosbisch, Executive Director, Board for Professional Soil Scientists and Wetland Professionals, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-8514, FAX (804) 527-4294, or email soilscientist@dpor.virginia.gov.

Summary:

The proposed amendments reduce the fees for initial certification, renewal, and reinstatement. The fees are reduced to comply with the provisions of the Callahan Act (§ 54.1-113 of the Code of Virginia).

Part III
Fees, Renewal and Reinstatement Requirements

18VAC145-30-90. Fees.

All fees required by the board are nonrefundable and shall not be prorated.

Fee Type

Amount

Application

$300 $90

Renewal fee

$260 $70

Late renewal fee

$25

Reinstatement fee

$300 $90

Examination fee

$150

FORMS (18VAC145-30)

Professional Wetland Delineator Certification Application, 3402CERT (rev. 3/07) 9/10).

Professional Wetland Delineator Experience Log, 3402EXP (rev.3/07) 9/10).

Professional Wetland Delineator Reference Form, 3402REF (rev.3/07) 9/10).

VA.R. Doc. No. R10-2405; Filed June 14, 2010, 1:37 p.m.