I support the continuation of the licensure program for geologists.

Having licensed geologists is important in maintaining a high degree of qualified individuals who work in areas of public importance. This is the same as licensing for professional engineers, soil scientists, and surveyors and serves to support public welfare and the safeguarding of life, health, property, and the environment. 

I support amending the regulation to make licensure of geologists a mandatory program and that the statutory language doing so should link our profession to public welfare and the safeguarding of life, health, property, and the environment.

I hope that the Department will continue and/or amend the geologist license program to insure the public is well served.

I appreciate your consideration and support.