The Wise Report - July 1, 2018

The Wise Report

Henry M. Wise, P.G.

July 1, 2018

 

The Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists (TBPG) conducted its four-year rule review in 2018 and, as a result of the review process, now proposes some changes to its rules. The new rules and amendments concern the licensure and regulation of Professional Geoscientists in Texas. TBPG proposes new rules 22 TAC §851.22, regarding Waivers and Substitutions: Policy, Procedures, and Criteria; and §851.85, regarding Contingent Emergency/Disaster Response Actions. TBPG also proposes amendments to 22 TAC §§851.10, 851.20 - 851.25, 851.28 - 851.30, 851.32, 851.40, 851.41, 851.43, 851.80, 851.101, 851.103, 851.104, 851.106, 851.109, 851.111 - 851.113, 851.156, 851.158, 851.203, 851.204, concerning clarification and refinement of its rules as a result of its recent four-year rule review. The full text of the proposed changes can be found at http://www.sos.state.tx.us/texreg/archive/June292018/Proposed%20Rules/22.EXAMINING%20BOARDS.html#68

 

Comments on the proposed amendments and new rules may be submitted in writing to Charles Horton, Executive Director, Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists, 333 Guadalupe Street, Tower I-530, Austin, Texas 78701 or by mail to P.O. Box 13225, Austin, Texas 78711 or by e-mail to chorton@tbpg.texas.gov. Please indicate "Comments on Proposed Rules" in the subject line of all e-mails submitted. Please submit comments within 30 days.

 

Henry M. Wise, P.G.

The Wise Report

7/1/2018

 

source: 
Henry M. Wise, PG, CPG
releasedate: 
Sunday, July 1, 2018
subcategory: 
Government Update