Wis. Admin. Code GHSS — Examining Board of Professional Geologists, Hydrologists and Soil Scientists

Chapter GHSS 1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 1.01 Purpose {#sec-ghss-1.01 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 1.01}

The purpose of this chapter is to specify general requirements and procedures which apply to all 3 sections of the board. Requirements specific to professional geologists, professional hydrologists and professional soil scientists, including continuing education requirements, are specified in chs. GHSS 2, 3 and 4. Rules of professional conduct for all licensees are specified in ch. GHSS 5.

History

Cr. Register, December, 1999, No. 528, eff. 1-1-00; CR 24-078: am. Register August 2025 No. 836, eff. 9-1-25.

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 1.02 Definitions {#sec-ghss-1.02 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 1.02}

In chs. GHSS 1 to 5:

(1) “Asynchronous” means a process of learning where instructor-student interaction is delayed over time, allowing the learners to participate intermittently according to their schedule and be geographically separate from the instructor, and includes correspondence courses, e-learning, instructional television, or online courses.

(2) “Biennium” means a 2-year period beginning August 1 of each even-numbered year.

(3) “Board” or “joint board” means the examining board of professional geologists, hydrologists, and soil scientists.

(4) “Contact hour” means 50 minutes of instruction or participation spent by the registrant in actual attendance or completion of an approved educational activity.

(5) “Continuing education” means professional educational courses, programs, or activities on topics related to the practice or theories of practice of a professional geologist, hydrologist, or soil scientist which foster the enhancement of general or specialized knowledge, values, and practice of a professional geologist, hydrologist, or soil scientist.

(6) “Course” or “activity” means any qualifying course, program, or activity with a clear purpose and objective that will maintain, improve, or expand the skills and knowledge relevant to the licensee’s practice of professional geology, hydrology, or soil science.

(7) “Department” means the department of safety and professional services.

(8) “Extreme hardship” means an inability to devote sufficient hours to fulfilling the continuing education requirements during the applicable renewal period because of one of the following:

(a) Full-time or temporary active duty in the uniformed services of the United States of America for a period of time exceeding 120 consecutive days during a biennium, where the duty restricts participation in a continuing education program.

(b) An incapacitating medical illness or disability documented by a statement from a licensed health care provider which shows that participation in the active practice of professional geology, hydrology, or soil science and a continuing education program is not possible.

(d) Retirement from the occupation of professional geology, hydrology, or soil science whereby the renewal applicant no longer receives remuneration from providing professional geologic, hydrologic, or soil science services.

(e) Any other extenuating circumstances approved by the board or section of the board.

(9) “Licensee” means a person licensed as a professional geologist, professional hydrologist, or professional soil scientist.

(10) “Professional organization or society” means an organization or society that seeks to further the practice of professional geology, hydrology, or soil science, and the interests of licensees engaged in that profession.

(11) “Section of the board” means either the professional geologist section, the professional hydrologist section, or the professional soil scientist section.

(12) “Synchronous” means a process of learning where the student and instructor interact simultaneously in real-time, including traditional classroom events, computer conferencing, interactive video conferences, or online communications where participants are logged on at the same time and communicate directly with each other.

History

Cr. Register, December, 1999, No. 528, eff. 1-1-00; correction in (2) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 6., Stats., Register January 2012 No. 673; CR 24-078: r. and recr. Register August 2025 No. 836, eff. 9-1-25; correction in (1) made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register August 2025 No. 836.

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 1.03 Licensure seals {#sec-ghss-1.03 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 1.03}

(1) Each professional geologist, hydrologist and soil scientist shall obtain a seal that complies with board specifications for licensure seals. The overall diameter may not be less than 1 5/8 inches nor more than 2 inches. Each seal shall include the licensee’s name, license or permit number and city.

(2) The following designs for licensure seals have been approved: [Designs not included. See the seal design set forth at s. A-E 2.02]

(3) A rubber stamp, identical in size, design and content to a board-approved seal, may be used as a substitute for a licensure seal.

(4) Each sheet of plans, drawings, documents, specifications and reports for professional geology, hydrology and soil science practice shall be signed, sealed and dated by the licensee who prepared, or directed and controlled preparation of, the written material, except as specified in sub. (5).

(5) If more than one sheet is bound together in a volume, the licensee who prepared or directed and controlled the preparation of the volume, may sign, seal and date only the title or index sheet if the signed sheet identifies clearly all other sheets comprising the bound volume and if any other sheets in the bound volume which are prepared by or under the direction and control of another licensee are signed, sealed and dated by the other licensee.

(6) Any addition, deletion or other revision to each sheet of plans, drawings, documents, specifications and reports prepared for professional geology, hydrology, or soil science practice which affects public health and safety or any state or local code requirements may not be made unless signed, sealed and dated by the licensee who made or directed and controlled the making of the revision.

(7) All seals or stamps affixed to drawings to be filed as public documents shall be original. No stickers or electronically scanned images may be used. All seals and stamps on drawings shall be signed and dated by the licensed professional in permanent ink contrasting with both the seal and the background.

History

Cr. Register, December, 1999, No. 528, eff. 1-1-00.

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 1.04 Change of address {#sec-ghss-1.04 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 1.04}

A licensee shall notify the board of a change of name or address as required under s. 440.11 (1), Stats. The notice shall include the person’s or firm’s former and new addresses and each license or certification number held.

History

Cr. Register, December, 1999, No. 528, eff. 1-1-00.

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 1.045 Continuing education for professional geologists {#sec-ghss-1.045 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 1.045}

Professional geologists shall comply with the continuing education requirements specified in ch. GHSS 2.

History

CR 24-078: cr. Register August 2025 No. 836, eff. 9-1-25.

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 1.046 Continuing education for professional hydrologists {#sec-ghss-1.046 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 1.046}

Professional hydrologists shall comply with the continuing education requirements specified in ch. GHSS 3.

History

CR 24-079: cr. Register August 2025 No. 836, eff. 9-1-25.

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 1.05 Failure to renew a license {#sec-ghss-1.05 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 1.05}

(1) If a licensee who fails to renew his or her license by the established renewal date applies for renewal of the license less than 5 years after its expiration, the license shall be renewed upon approval of the renewal application and payment of the renewal fee specified in s. 440.08 (3), Stats.

(2)

(a) If a licensee applies for renewal of his or her license more than 5 years after its expiration, the board shall determine whether the applicant is competent to practice under the license in this state. The inquiry shall include a review of the applicant’s practice within the previous 5 years, if any, in other licensing jurisdictions.

(b) After inquiry, the board may impose any reasonable conditions on reinstatement of the license as the board deems appropriate, including a requirement that the applicant complete any current requirement for original licensure.

(c) For late renewal or reinstatement of a professional geologist license, further requirements for continuing education are listed in s. GHSS 2.14.

(d) For late renewal or reinstatement of a professional hydrologist license, further requirements for continuing education are listed in s. GHSS 3.13.

History

Cr. Register, December, 1999, No. 528, eff. 1-1-00; CR 24-078: am. (1), cr. (2) (c) Register August 2025 No. 836, eff. 9-1-25; CR 24-079: cr. (2) (d) Register August 2025 No. 836, eff. 9-1-25.

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 1.06 Wetlands mapping by non-licensee {#sec-ghss-1.06 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 1.06}

No license is required under s. 470.02, Stats., for persons publicly or privately engaged in wetlands mapping as described in s. 23.32 (2) (c), Stats., unless the person performing the wetlands mapping does one of the following:

(1) Engages in the practice of other than wetlands mapping for which a license is required under s. 470.02, Stats.; or

(2) Uses a title, or advertises or otherwise engages in a business practice tending to imply, represent or convey the impression he or she is engaged in the practice of professional geology, professional hydrology or professional soil science for which a license is required under s. 470.02, Stats.

History

Cr. Register, December, 1999, No. 528, eff. 1-1-00.

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 1.07 Rule-making {#sec-ghss-1.07 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 1.07}

(1) Procedure. The board may approve and adopt rules proposed by any section of the board.

(2) Rules committee.

(a) A rules committee is created and shall be comprised of one professional member from each section and 2 public members. Each section shall appoint one professional member by majority vote. The board chair shall appoint the 2 public members from any of the 3 sections of the board.

(b) The rules committee may act for the board in rule-making proceedings except for final approval as specified in sub. (1).

History

CR 00-139: Cr. Register July 2001, No. 547 eff. 8-1-01.

Chapter GHSS 2 PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGIST LICENSURE AND CONTINUING EDUCATION

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 2.01 Authority and purpose {#sec-ghss-2.01 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 2.01}

This chapter is adopted under authority in ss. 15.08 (5) (b), 227.11 (2), 470.03 (1) (a), 470.03 (2), 470.04, and 470.07, Stats. The purpose of this chapter is to interpret basic education, experience, and examination requirements for licensure as a professional geologist as specified in ss. 470.04 and 470.05, Stats., and to govern biennial continuing education of professional geologists.

History

Cr. Register, December, 1999, No. 528, eff. 1-1-00; CR 24-078: am. Register August 2025 No. 836, eff. 9-1-25.

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 2.02 Applications {#sec-ghss-2.02 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 2.02}

An applicant for a professional geologist license shall file an application. An applicant who does not comply with a request for information related to the application within one year from the date of the request shall file a new application.

Note: Instructions for applications are available on the department’s website at http://dsps.wi.gov.

History

Cr. Register, December, 1999, No. 528, eff. 1-1-00.

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 2.03 Application contents {#sec-ghss-2.03 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 2.03}

An application for licensure as a professional geologist shall include:

(1) Either of the following:

(a) Official transcripts of graduate and undergraduate training, properly attested to by the degree granting institution and submitted by the institution directly to the board establishing that the applicant has been granted a bachelor degree in geology or a bachelor degree with a geology major meeting the requirements under s. 470.04 (2) (c), Stats., granted by a college or university accredited by a regional accrediting agency approved by the state board of education in the state in which the college or university is located, or accredited by a Canadian accrediting agency satisfactory to the board, or

(b) A chronological history of the applicant’s employment or other qualifying experience in satisfaction of s. 470.04 (7), Stats.

(2) A chronological history of the applicant’s employment or other qualifying experience in satisfaction of s. 470.04 (2) (c) 1., Stats.

(3) For applicants applying under s. 470.04 (2) (c) 1. or 2., Stats., a completed “supervised geologic experience” form completed by a supervisor relating to professional geology and who is one of the following:

(a) A professional geologist who, during the time of the supervised practice, was licensed in this state.

(b) A professional geologist who, during the time of the supervised practice, was licensed in another licensing jurisdiction that has licensure requirements not lower than the requirements for licensure in this state.

(c) A person whom the professional geologist section determines is qualified to have responsible charge of geologic work.

(4) For applicants applying under s. 470.04 (2) (c) 2., Stats., submission of at least 3 “peer evaluation” forms satisfactory to the professional geologist section completed by licensed professional geologists who have had professional contact with the applicant’s practice and who certify that the applicant is qualified to assume responsible charge of geologic work.

(5) References from at least 5 individuals, at least 3 of whom shall be professionally competent to evaluate the applicant’s practice and at least one of whom shall be licensed as a professional geologist in this state or in a state where an applicant by reciprocity is currently licensed.

(6) The fee required under s. 440.05 (1), Stats.

(7) For applicants previously licensed in another state, territory or possession of the United States or in another country, verification of the applicant’s licensure in the licensing jurisdiction of original licensure or, if the applicant has permitted his or her licensure in the jurisdiction of original licensure to lapse, verification of licensure in the licensing jurisdiction where the applicant is currently licensed and where the applicant was last engaged in the practice of professional geology.

(8) For applicants who have a pending criminal charge or have been convicted of a crime, all related information necessary for the professional geologist section to determine whether the circumstances of the pending criminal charge or criminal conviction are substantially related to the circumstances of the practice of geology.

(9) Any additional data, exhibits or references showing the extent and quality of the applicant’s experience that may be required by the professional geologist section.

(10) Evidence of successful completion of the fundamentals of geology examination and the principles and practice of geology examination.

Note: Application forms, including the “Supervised Geologic Experience” form and the “Peer Evaluation” form are available on the department’s website at http://dsps.wi.gov.

History

Cr. Register, December, 1999, No. 528, eff. 1-1-00.

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 2.04 Experience as a professional geologist {#sec-ghss-2.04 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 2.04}

(1) To qualify as satisfactory professional geologic work for the purposes of s. 470.04 (2) (c), Stats., an applicant’s experience shall include the application of accepted principles in the practice of geology and shall demonstrate an applicant’s progressive development of competence to practice as a professional geologist. The experience shall be acquired in the areas of the practice of geology listed in sub. (2) (a) to (m) or in other areas of the practice of geology which in the opinion of the professional geologist section provide the applicant with a knowledge of principles and data related to the practice of geology at least equivalent to that which would be acquired by experience in the areas of practice listed. Experience in every listed area is not required.

(2) Areas of experience in the practice of professional geology include:

(a) Mineralogy, including identification of minerals and mineral assemblages, the determination of physical and chemical properties of rocks, and determination of probable genesis and sequence of mineral assemblages.

(b) Petrography or petrology, including identification and classification of major rock types, determination of physical and chemical properties of rocks, and determination of probable genesis and sequence of rock formation.

(c) Geochemistry, including evaluation of geochemical data, and construction of geologic models based on geochemical analyses.

(d) Stratigraphy or historical analysis, including identification of rock sequences, establishment of the relative position of rock units, determination of the ages of rock units, interpretation of depositional environments and geologic histories, performance of facies analyses, and establishment of stratigraphic classifications.

(e) Structural geology, including identification of structural features and their interrelationships, determination of the orientation of structural features, performance of qualitative and quantitative structural analyses, correlation of separated structural features, and interpretation of structural features and tectonic histories.

(f) Paleontology, including determination of estimated relative geologic ages of rocks, identification of fossils and fossil assemblages, correlation of rock biostratigraphy, and paleoecological interpretation.

(g) Geomorphology, including identification of landforms, performance of geomorphic field investigations, determination of geomorphic processes and the development and age relationships of landforms and soils, and interpretation of geomorphic field data.

(h) Geophysics, including performance of geophysical investigations in the field, performance of geological interpretations of geophysical data, and identification of potentially hazardous geological conditions by use of geophysical techniques.

(i) Hydrogeology, including design and interpretation of hydrologic and hydrogeologic testing programs, utilization of physical and chemical data to evaluate hydrogeologic conditions, development and interpretation of groundwater geologic maps and sections, application of geophysical methods to analyze hydrogeologic conditions, determination of the physical and chemical properties of aquifers and vadose zones, determination of groundwater resources and quality, design of wells and drilling programs, development of groundwater resource management plans, and development of remedial action programs.

(j) Engineering geology, including geologic interpretation for engineering design, identification and interpretation of potential seismic and geologic hazards, development and interpretation of engineering geology maps and sections, evaluation of materials resources, establishment of site selection and evaluation criteria, design and implementation of field and laboratory programs, and provision of sample soils for geologic analysis and materials properties testing.

(k) Mining geology, including formulation of exploration programs, implementation of field investigations on prospects, performance of geologic interpretations for mineral reserves, performance of economic analyses and appraisals, provision of geologic interpretations for mineral resource, mine development, and mine reclamation or abandonment.

(L) Petroleum geology, including formulation of exploration plans, implementation of field investigations on prospects, performance of geologic interpretations of physical properties and hydrocarbon reserves, performance of petroleum economic analyses and appraisals, and provision of geologic interpretations for development and abandonment of hydrocarbon reservoirs.

(m) Glacial geology, including understanding glacial processes, deposits, landforms and environments; identification and classification of glacial sediment; performance of facies analyses; identification of glacial sequences and establishment of stratigraphic classifications; determination of glacial histories; and development and interpretation of glacial geologic maps and sections.

(3) Not more than one year of satisfactory experience credit may be granted for any calendar year.

History

Cr. Register, December, 1999, No. 528, eff. 1-1-00.

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 2.05 Education {#sec-ghss-2.05 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 2.05}

(1) In satisfaction of the education requirement under s. 470.04 (2) (b), Stats., the professional geologist section shall accept a bachelor degree in geology, or a degree reflecting that the applicant has completed at least 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours of course credits in geology of a variety and nature sufficient to constitute a major in geology, granted by a college or university accredited by a regional accrediting agency approved by the state board of education in the state in which the college or university is located, or accredited by a Canadian accrediting agency satisfactory to the board.

(2) If the degree is from an educational institution not meeting the requirements of sub. (1), the applicant must provide an official evaluation by a transcript evaluation service acceptable to the professional geologist section which shows that the degree is equivalent to a bachelor degree in geology or a bachelor degree with a major in geology meeting the requirements under sub. (1).

(3) In order to be considered a major in geology, an applicant must have completed at least 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours of course credits which include credits in at least 4 of the following areas:

(a) Geochemistry or geophysics.

(b) Geologic field methods.

(d) Hydrogeology or hydrology.

(e) Mineralogy.

(f) Petrology or petrography.

(g) Stratigraphy or sedimentology.

(h) Structural geology.

(4) In addition to the coursework required under sub. (3), other coursework that may be used to satisfy the 30 semester hour or 45 quarter hour requirement includes, but is not limited to, the following:

(a) Engineering geology.

(b) Historical geology.

(d) Paleontology.

(e) Petroleum geology.

(f) Physical geology.

History

Cr. Register, December, 1999, No. 528, eff. 1-1-00.

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 2.06 Examinations {#sec-ghss-2.06 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 2.06}

(1) Required examinations. An applicant for initial licensure as a professional geologist shall pass examinations for the professional practice of geology approved by the professional geologist section. Required examinations shall include a fundamentals examination and a principles and practice of geology examination.

(2) Fundamentals examination. The fundamentals examination requires an understanding of the physical and mathematical sciences involved in the fundamentals of geology. To be eligible to take the fundamentals examination, an applicant shall have done one of the following:

(a) Completed at least 24 semester hours or 36 quarter hours of course credits in geology and be of not less than second semester senior standing in a bachelor program meeting the requirements of s. GHSS 2.05.

(b) Completed at least 4 years of experience, which is determined by the professional geologist section to be equivalent to the requirements of s. GHSS 2.04 (1).

(3) Principles and practice examination. The principles and practice examination requires the ability to apply geologic principles and judgment to problems in the practice of professional geology. To be eligible to take the principles and practice examination, an applicant shall have done one of the following:

(a) To be eligible to take the principles and practice examination, an applicant under s. 470.04 (2) (c) 1., Stats., shall have done all of the following:

Met the requirements under s. 470.04 (2) (a), Stats.
Met the requirement under s. 470.04 (2) (b), Stats., or have at least 5 years of professional experience in addition to the qualifying experience under subd. 3., which is determined by the professional geologist section to be substantially equivalent to the requirement under s. 470.04 (2) (b), Stats.
Completed at least 4 years of professional experience in geologic work of a character satisfactory to the professional geologist section, or completed at least 3 years of professional experience in geologic work of a character satisfactory to the section if the applicant has one or more advanced degrees relevant to the practice of professional geology, demonstrating that the applicant is qualified to assume responsible charge of geologic work. At least one year of the qualifying professional experience under this subdivision must have been performed under the supervision of one or more of the following:

a. A person who is at the time of application licensed as a professional geologist under this chapter or who, during the period of supervised experience, was licensed as a professional geologist under ch. 470, 1997 Stats.

b. A person who, during the period of supervised experience, was licensed as a professional geologist in another state, territory or possession of the United States or in another country that has licensure requirements for professional geologists that are not lower than the requirements for licensure under this chapter.

c. A person who, during the period of supervised experience, is deemed by the professional geologist section to have been qualified to have responsible charge of geologic work.

(b) To be eligible to take the principles and practice examination, an applicant under s. 470.04 (2) (c) 2., Stats., shall have done all of the following:

Met the requirements under s. 470.04 (2) (a), Stats.
Met the requirement under s. 470.04 (2) (b), Stats., or have at least 5 years of professional experience in addition to the qualifying experience under subd. 3., which is determined by the professional geologist section to be equivalent to the requirement under s. 470.04 (2) (b), Stats.
Completed at least 6 years of professional experience in geologic work of a character satisfactory to the professional geologist section, or completed at least 5 years of professional experience in geologic work of a character satisfactory to the section if the applicant has one or more advanced degrees relevant to the practice of professional geology, demonstrating that the applicant is qualified to assume responsible charge of geologic work. At least one year of the qualifying professional experience under this subdivision must have been performed under a peer review system approved by the professional geologist section.

(3m) Application for examination. An applicant for initial licensure shall file an application for examination with the board not less than 2 months before the scheduled date of the examination.

(4) Americans with disabilities act. Otherwise qualified applicants with disabilities shall be provided with reasonable accommodations.

(5) Examination and refund fees. The fee for the examinations for professional geologists and the requirements for refund of fees are specified in s. 440.05 (1) (b), Stats., and s. SPS 4.06, respectively.

(6) Place and time of examinations. The examinations required by this section shall be held at sites and on dates designated by the professional geologist section.

(7) Passing scores.

(a) The passing scores set by the professional geologist section represent the minimum competency required to protect public health and safety.

(b) All required examinations are scored separately. The fundamentals of geology and the principles and practice of geology examinations of the association of state boards of geology are scored separately. An applicant shall achieve a passing score on each of the required examinations to qualify for licensure.

(c) The professional geologist section may accept the recommendations of the association of state boards of geology for the passing score on the fundamentals of geology and the principles and practice of geology examinations.

(8) Cheating. The professional geologist section may deny release of scores or issuance of a credential if the board determines that the applicant violated rules of conduct of the examination or otherwise acted dishonestly in taking the examination.

History

Cr. Register, December, 1999, No. 528, eff. 1-1-00; am. (7) (b), r. (7) (d), Register, November, 2000, No. 539, eff. 12-1-00; correction in (5) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register November 2011 No. 671.

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 2.08 Continuing education requirements {#sec-ghss-2.08 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 2.08}

(1) Initial applicability. Continuing education requirements will begin in the renewal period that starts on August 1, 2026, and ends on August 1, 2028, as specified in s. 440.08 (2) (a) 63u., Stats. Renewal applications due on August 1, 2028 will require continuing education.

(2) General requirements. Except as outlined in sub. (3) or (6), or if granted a waiver under s. GHSS 2.13, every licensee shall complete at least 24 hours of approved contact hours each biennium. The contact hours shall be pertinent to the practice of professional geology, which may include scientific, technical, ethical, or relevant managerial content. A minimum of 1 of the total 24 continuing education contact hours shall be for recordkeeping, under s. GHSS 2.12.

(3) New licensees. Between the date of initial licensure and the following renewal date specified in s. 440.08 (2) (a) 63u., Stats., a new licensee shall not be required to comply with the continuing education requirements. A new licensee is required to comply with continuing education requirements beginning in the licensee’s first full biennium.

(4) Content of continuing education. During each biennial renewal period, each licensee shall complete a minimum of 4 of the total 24 continuing education contact hours in each of the following categories:

(a) Courses or activities in which the licensee practices.

(b) Courses or activities in the area of professional conduct and ethics, which may include the area of Wisconsin statutes and rules that regulate professional geologists.

(5) Types of courses and activities. Continuing education credit may be obtained from any of the following courses or activities that are offered by acceptable sponsors or providers under s. GHSS 2.10 (2):

(a) Successful completion of geology-related courses, presented by correspondence, internet, television, or video, and ending with examination or other verification processes. These may earn a varying number of contact hours depending on the course duration and course content.

(b) Successful completion of a college or university course in the area of geology or ethics.

(d) Active participation and successful completion of professional geology programs, seminars, tutorials, workshops, short courses, or in-house courses.

(e) Attending presentations at related technical or professional meetings at which at least 50 minutes is spent discussing professional geology issues, or attending a lecture on geology related issues, or both.

(f) Teaching courses, activities, or programs on a professional geology topic. Teaching credit is counted for teaching a course or seminar for the first time only and does not apply to faculty in the performance of their regularly assigned duties. Two contact hours will be awarded for every 50 minutes of teaching.

(g) Authoring professional geology related papers, articles, or geographical maps that appear in circulated journals, trade magazines, or in published geology textbooks. Credit is earned in the biennium of publication. A maximum of 16 contact hours per renewal period shall be awarded for this activity.

(h) Field trips organized and run by professional or technical societies or in conjunction with meetings, conventions, or conferences. These shall be awarded one contact hour for every 50 minutes of duration, up to 8 contact hours per day.

(6) Carryover allowed. Continuing education hours earned in excess of the minimum requirements for renewal of a license may be carried forward to the next renewal period but are limited to a maximum of 12 contact hours.

History

CR 24-078: cr. Register August 2025 No. 836, eff. 9-1-25.

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 2.09 Compliance {#sec-ghss-2.09 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 2.09}

A licensee who fails to meet the continuing education requirements by the renewal date, as specified in s. 470.07, Stats., may not engage in the practice of professional geology until the license is renewed based upon verification of compliance with the continuing education requirements.

History

CR 24-078: cr. Register August 2025 No. 836, eff. 9-1-25.

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 2.10 Standards for approval {#sec-ghss-2.10 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 2.10}

(1) To be approved for credit, a continuing education course or activity shall meet all of the following criteria:

(a) The course or activity includes instruction in an organized method of learning contributing directly to the professional competency of the licensee and pertains to subject matters which integrally relate to the practice of the profession.

(b) The course or activity is conducted by individuals who have specialized education, training, or experience and are considered qualified concerning the subject matter of the course or activity.

(2) The professional geologist section may approve sponsors or providers for continuing education courses and activities, including the following:

(a) Technical or professional societies or similar organizations devoted to geologic sciences and education.

(b) Accredited colleges, universities, or other educational institutions and schools of higher education.

(d) Any other provider approved by the professional geologist section or its designee.

(3) The professional geologist section or its designee may approve courses, credits, contact hour value for courses, and other methods of earning credit.

(4) Contact hour credit for college or technical school courses approved by the professional geologist section shall be based on the definition of contact hour in s. GHSS 1.02 (4).

History

CR 24-078: cr. Register August 2025 No. 836, eff. 9-1-25.

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 2.11 Certification of completion, proof of attendance {#sec-ghss-2.11 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 2.11}

(1) Each licensee shall certify on the renewal application their full compliance with the continuing education requirements in this chapter.

(2) The professional geologist section may require additional evidence demonstrating compliance with the continuing education requirements, including a certificate of completion, proof of attendance, or documentation of completion or credit for the courses or activities completed.

(3) A licensee may be subject to discipline by the board for failure to comply with sub. (2).

History

CR 24-078: cr. Register August 2025 No. 836, eff. 9-1-25.

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 2.12 Recordkeeping {#sec-ghss-2.12 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 2.12}

It shall be the responsibility of the licensee to maintain records of continuing education hours for at least 2 biennia from the date on which the course or activity is completed. A minimum of at least one contact hour per biennium is required for recordkeeping purposes, with increments of one-quarter contact hour allowed thereafter. The recordkeeping may include any of the following:

(1) The name and address of the sponsor or provider.

(2) The title of the course or activity and a brief statement of the subject matter.

(3) Printed program schedules, registration confirmations or receipts, certificates of completion, proof of attendance, examination scores, or other proof of participation.

(4) The number of contact hours attended for each course or activity and the date and place of the course or activity.

History

CR 24-078: cr. Register August 2025 No. 836, eff. 9-1-25.

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 2.13 Waiver of continuing education {#sec-ghss-2.13 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 2.13}

(1) A licensee may apply to the professional geologist section for a postponement or waiver of the continuing education requirements of this chapter on grounds of prolonged illness or disability, or on other grounds constituting extreme hardship. The professional geologist section shall consider each application individually on its merits, and the section may grant a postponement, partial waiver, or total waiver as deemed appropriate in the circumstances.

(2) A renewal applicant seeking renewal of a license without having fully complied with the continuing education requirements shall file a renewal application, the required fee, a statement setting forth the facts concerning noncompliance, any supporting documentation, and a request for a waiver of the requirements. These materials shall be submitted prior to the renewal date. If the professional geologist section finds from the statement or any other evidence submitted that extreme hardship has been shown, the section may grant a postponement, partial waiver, or total waiver of the continuing education requirements for the applicable renewal period.

(3) A licensee who receives a waiver for continuing education may be required to complete continuing education upon or before the licensee’s return to the active practice of professional geology as determined necessary by the professional geologist section to ensure the ability of the licensee to practice professional geology in a safe and competent manner.

History

CR 24-078: cr. Register August 2025 No. 836, eff. 9-1-25.

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 2.14 Late renewal {#sec-ghss-2.14 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 2.14}

(1) A licensee who applies for renewal after the renewal date specified in s. 440.08 (2) (a) 63u., Stats., shall verify to the professional geologist section that the licensee has completed continuing education that meets the requirements of this chapter and shall meet the requirements for late renewal specified in s. 440.08 (3), Stats.

(2) Continuing education hours submitted to satisfy this requirement for late renewal shall not be used to satisfy continuing education requirements for a subsequent renewal.

(3) Subsections (1) and (2) pertain to a licensee applying for renewal of their license less than 5 years after its expiration, as stated in s. GHSS 1.05 (1). A licensee who applies for renewal more than 5 years after the expiration date shall still comply with subs. (1) and (2) and meet the requirements for reinstatement as described in s. 440.08 (3), Stats., and s. GHSS 1.05 (2) (a) and (b).

History

CR 24-078: cr. Register August 2025 No. 836, eff. 9-1-25; correction in (3) made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register August 2025 No. 836.

Chapter GHSS 3 PROFESSIONAL HYDROLOGIST LICENSURE AND CONTINUING EDUCATION

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 3.01 Authority and purpose {#sec-ghss-3.01 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 3.01}

The rules in this chapter are adopted under authority in ss. 15.08 (5) (b), 227.11 (2), 470.03 (1) (a), 470.03 (2), 470.04, and 470.07, Stats. The purpose of the rules in this chapter is to interpret basic education, experience, and examination requirements for licensure as a professional hydrologist as specified in ss. 470.04 and 470.05, Stats., and to govern biennial continuing education of professional hydrologists.

History

Cr. Register, December, 1999, No. 528, eff. 1-1-00; CR 24-079: am. Register August 2025 No. 836, eff. 9-1-25.

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 3.02 Applications {#sec-ghss-3.02 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 3.02}

An applicant who files an application but does not comply with a request for information related to the application within one year from the date of the request shall file a new application.

Note: Instructions for applications are available on the department's website at http://dsps.wi.gov.

History

Cr. Register, December, 1999, No. 528, eff. 1-1-00.

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 3.03 Experience as a professional hydrologist {#sec-ghss-3.03 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 3.03}

(1) To qualify as satisfactory professional hydrologic work for the purposes of s. 470.04 (3) (c), Stats., an applicant’s experience shall include the application of accepted principles in the practice of hydrology and shall demonstrate an applicant’s progressive development of competence to practice as a professional hydrologist. The experience shall be acquired in the areas of the practice of hydrology listed in sub. (2) (a) to (c), or in other areas of the practice of hydrology which in the opinion of the professional hydrologist section provide the applicant with a knowledge of principles and data related to the practice of hydrology at least equivalent to that which would be acquired by experience in the areas of practice listed. Experience in every listed area is not required.

(2) Areas of experience in the practice of professional hydrology include but are not limited to:

(a) Collection and inventory of hydrological data, including monitoring and characterizing surface and subsurface water quality and flow; monitoring precipitation quality, quantity and distribution; assessing surface and subsurface water quality, conditions and impacts; inventorying and assessing sources of water contamination; assessing conditions affecting surface and subsurface water quantity, quality and timing of flow; conducting field tests to determine the hydraulic characteristics of saturated and unsaturated media; inventorying channel and flood plain conditions affecting flow and habitat; inventorying physical, chemical or biological characteristics of lakes and wetlands; designing, installing and maintaining monitoring networks and equipment, such as stream gauges and monitoring wells, used to evaluate surface and subsurface water flow and quality; selecting sampling protocols for measuring surface and subsurface water; measuring surface water flow utilizing current meters and flow control structures; and conducting boring programs and tests to characterize conditions that affect subsurface water flow, contaminant flux, and the source and extent of subsurface contamination.

(b) Interpretation, analysis and modeling of hydrological processes, including estimating the frequency of hydrologic events; estimating water budgets of surface water and aquifer systems; estimating pollutant loads; modeling and assessing surface and subsurface water contaminant fate and transport; modeling and assessing watershed hydrology; modeling and assessing urban watersheds and stream flow; modeling and assessing surface water quality, modeling and assessing soil erosion and sediment transport; delineating regulatory floodplains; interpreting water chemistry data; evaluating subsurface water flow and quality characteristics; evaluating subsurface water discharge and recharge areas and rates; modeling subsurface water flow, quality and transport; analyzing the hydraulic characteristics of saturated and unsaturated media; and evaluating subsurface contamination and remedial alternatives.

(c) Planning, design, and management of hydrological systems, including designing water control structures, designing watershed management plans, designing runoff and erosion control measures, designing slope stabilization measures, designing detention and retention ponds, designing urban storm water management plans, designing for stream bank and lakeshore protection, designing channels and stream restoration work, designing subsurface remediation systems, and designing water supply wells and wellhead protection plans.

(3) Not more than one year of satisfactory experience credit may be granted for any calendar year.

History

Cr. Register, December, 1999, No. 528, eff. 1-1-00.

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 3.04 Education {#sec-ghss-3.04 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 3.04}

(1) In satisfaction of the education requirement under s. 470.04 (3) (b), Stats., the professional hydrologist section shall accept a bachelor degree in hydrology or water resources, or a degree reflecting that the applicant has completed at least 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours of course credits in hydrology or water resources of a variety and nature sufficient to constitute a major in hydrology or water resources, granted by a college or university accredited by a regional accrediting agency approved by the state board of education in the state in which the college or university is located, or accredited by a Canadian accrediting agency satisfactory to the board.

(2) If the degree is from an educational institution not meeting the requirements of sub. (1), the applicant shall provide an official evaluation by a transcript evaluation service acceptable to the professional hydrologist section which shows that the degree is equivalent to a bachelor degree in hydrology or water resources or a bachelor degree with a major in hydrology or water resources meeting the requirements under sub. (1).

(3) In order to be considered a major in hydrology, the applicant must have completed at least 12 semester hours or 18 quarter hours of course credits in hydrology or water resources in at least 3 of the following areas:

(a) Contaminant surface and subsurface water hydrology.

(b) Field methods in surface and subsurface water hydrology.

(d) Fluvial geomorphology.

(e) Open channel flow and hydraulics.

(f) Stochastic hydrology.

(g) Subsurface water hydrology.

(h) Subsurface water and well hydraulics.

(i) Surface or subsurface water modeling.

(j) Surface water hydrology.

(k) Unsaturated zone hydrology.

(L) Water resource management.

(4) In addition to the coursework required under sub. (3), other hydrology or water resource related coursework that may be used to satisfy the 30 semester hour or 45 quarter hour requirement include, but are not limited to, courses in the following areas:

(a) Aquatic biology.

(b) Engineering.

(d) Forestry.

(e) Geography.

(f) Geology.

(g) Limnology.

(h) Meteorology.

(i) Natural resources.

(j) Soil science.

(k) Water chemistry.

History

Cr. Register, December, 1999, No. 528, eff. 1-1-00.

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 3.05 Examinations {#sec-ghss-3.05 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 3.05}

(1) Required examinations. An applicant for initial licensure as a professional hydrologist shall pass examinations for the professional practice of hydrology approved by the professional hydrologist section. Required examinations shall include a fundamentals examination and a principles and practice examination.

(2) Fundamentals examination. The fundamentals examination requires an understanding of the physical and mathematical sciences involved in the fundamentals of hydrology. To be eligible to take the fundamentals examination, an applicant shall have done one of the following:

(a) Completed at least 24 semester hours or 36 quarter hours of course credits in hydrology or water resources and be of not less than second semester senior standing in a bachelor program meeting the requirements of s. GHSS 3.04.

(b) Completed at least 4 years of experience which is determined by the professional hydrologist section to be equivalent to the requirements of s. GHSS 3.04.

(3) Principles and practice examination. The principles and practice examination requires the ability to apply hydrologic principles and judgment to problems in the practice of professional hydrology. To be eligible to take the principles and practice examination, an applicant shall have done one of the following:

(a) To be eligible to take the principles and practice examination, an applicant under s. 470.04 (3) (c) 1., Stats., shall have done the following:

Met the requirements under s. 470.04 (3) (a), Stats.
Met the requirement under s. 470.04 (3) (b), Stats., or have at least 5 years of professional experience in addition to the qualifying experience under subd. 3., which is determined by the professional hydrologist section to be equivalent to the requirement under s. 470.04 (3) (b), Stats.
Completed at least 4 years of professional experience in hydrologic work of a character satisfactory to the professional hydrologist section, or completed at least 3 years of professional experience in hydrologic work of a character satisfactory to the section if the applicant has one or more advanced degrees relevant to the practice of professional hydrology, demonstrating that the applicant is qualified to assume responsible charge of hydrologic work. At least one year of the qualifying professional experience under this subdivision must have been performed under the supervision of one or more of the following:

a. A person who is at the time of application licensed as a professional hydrologist under this chapter or who, during the period of supervised experience, was licensed as a professional hydrologist under ch. 470, 1997 Stats.

b. A person who, during the period of supervised experience, was licensed as a professional hydrologist in another state, territory or possession of the United States or in another country that has licensure requirements for professional hydrologists that are not lower than the requirements for licensure under this chapter.

c. A person who, during the period of supervised experience, is deemed by the professional hydrologist section to have been qualified to have responsible charge of hydrologic work.

(b) To be eligible to take the principles and practice examination, an applicant under s. 470.04 (3) (c) 2., Stats., shall have done the following:

Met the requirements under s. 470.04 (3) (a), Stats.
Met the requirement under s. 470.04 (3) (b), Stats., or have at least 5 years of professional experience in addition to the qualifying experience under subd. 3., which is determined by the professional hydrologist section to be equivalent to the requirement under s. 470.04 (3) (b), Stats.
Completed at least 6 years of professional experience in hydrologic work of a character satisfactory to the professional hydrologist section, or completed at least 5 years of professional experience in hydrologic work of a character satisfactory to the section if the applicant has one or more advanced degrees relevant to the practice of professional hydrology, demonstrating that the applicant is qualified to assume responsible charge of hydrologic work. At least one year of the qualifying professional experience under this subdivision must have been performed under a peer review system approved by the professional hydrologist section.

(3m) Application for examination. An applicant for initial licensure shall file an application for examination with the professional hydrologist section of the board not less than 2 months before the scheduled date of the examination.

(4) Americans with disabilities act. Otherwise qualified applicants with disabilities shall be provided with reasonable accommodations.

(5) Examination and refund fees. The fee for the examinations for professional hydrologists and the requirements for refund of fees are specified in s. 440.05, Stats., and ch. SPS 4, respectively.

(6) Place and time of examinations. The examinations required by this section shall be held at sites and on dates designated by the professional hydrologist section.

(7) Passing scores.

(a) The passing scores set by the professional hydrologist section represent the minimum competency required to protect public health and safety.

(b) The fundamentals of hydrology and the principles and practice of hydrology examinations are scored separately. An applicant shall achieve a passing score on each of the required examinations to qualify for licensure.

(c) The professional hydrologist section shall make the determination of the passing score on each required examination after consultation with subject matter experts who have reviewed a representative sample of the examination questions and available candidate performance statistics.

(8) Cheating. The professional hydrologist section may deny release of scores or issuance of a credential if the board determines that the applicant violated rules of conduct of the examination or otherwise acted dishonestly.

History

Cr. Register, December, 1999, No. 528, eff. 1-1-00, am. (2) (b) and (7) (b), Register, November, 2000, No. 539, eff. 12-1-00; correction in (5) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register November 2011 No. 671.

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 3.06 Application contents {#sec-ghss-3.06 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 3.06}

An application for licensure as a professional hydrologist shall include:

(1) Either of the following:

(a) Official transcripts of graduate and undergraduate training, properly attested to by the degree granting institution and submitted by the institution directly to the professional hydrologist section establishing that the applicant has been granted a bachelor degree in hydrology or water resources or a degree with a hydrology or water resources major meeting the requirements under s. 470.04 (3) (b), Stats., granted by a college or university accredited by a regional accrediting agency approved by the state board of education in the state in which the college or university is located, or accredited by a Canadian accrediting agency satisfactory to the board, or

(b) A chronological history of the applicant’s employment or other qualifying experience in satisfaction of s. 470.04 (7), Stats.

(2) A chronological history of the applicant’s employment or other qualifying experience in satisfaction of s. 470.04 (3) (c) 1. or 2., Stats.

(3) For applicants applying under s. 470.04 (3) (c) 1., Stats., a completed “supervised hydrologic experience” form completed by a supervisor relating to professional hydrology and who is one of the following:

(a) A professional hydrologist who, during the time of the supervised practice, was licensed in this state.

(b) A professional hydrologist who, during the time of the supervised practice, was licensed in another licensing jurisdiction that has licensure requirements not lower than the requirements for licensure in this state.

(c) A person who the professional hydrologist section determines is qualified to have responsible charge of hydrologic work.

(4) For applicants applying under s. 470.04 (3) (c) 2., Stats., submission of at least 3 “peer evaluation” forms satisfactory to the professional hydrologist section completed by licensed professional hydrologists who have had professional contact with the applicant’s practice and who certify that the applicant is qualified to assume responsible charge of hydrologic work.

(5) References from at least 5 individuals, at least 3 of whom shall be professionally competent to evaluate the applicant’s practice.

(6) The fee required under s. 440.05 (1), Stats.

(8) For applicants who have a pending criminal charge or have been convicted of a crime, all related information necessary for the professional hydrologist section to determine whether the circumstances of the pending criminal charge or criminal conviction are substantially related to the circumstances of the practice of hydrology.

(9) Any additional data, exhibits or references showing the extent and quality of the applicant’s experience that may be required by the professional hydrologist section.

(10) Evidence of successful completion of fundamentals of hydrology and the principles and practice of hydrology examinations.

Note: Application forms, including the “Supervised Hydrologic Experience” form and the “Peer Evaluation” form are available on the department’s website at http://dsps.wi.gov.

History

Cr. Register, December, 1999, No. 528, eff. 1-1-00.

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 3.07 Continuing education requirements {#sec-ghss-3.07 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 3.07}

(1) Initial applicability. Continuing education requirements will begin in the renewal period that starts on August 1, 2026, and ends on August 1, 2028, as specified in s. 440.08 (2) (a) 63w., Stats. Renewal applications due on August 1, 2028, will require continuing education.

(2) General requirements. Except as outlined in sub. (3), or if granted a waiver under s. GHSS 3.12, every licensee shall complete at least 4 hours of approved contact hours each biennium. The contact hours shall be pertinent to the practice of professional hydrology, which may include scientific, technical, ethical, or relevant managerial content.

(3) New licensees. Between the date of initial licensure and the following renewal date specified in s. 440.08 (2) (a) 63w., Stats., a new licensee shall not be required to comply with the continuing education requirements. A new licensee is required to comply with continuing education requirements beginning in the licensee’s first full biennium.

(4) Types of courses and activities. Continuing education credit may be obtained from any of the following courses or activities that are offered by acceptable sponsors or providers under s. GHSS 3.09 (2):

(a) Successful completion of hydrology, natural science, or environmental science related courses, presented by correspondence, internet, television, or video, and ending with examination or other verification processes. These may earn a varying number of contact hours depending on the course duration and course content.

(b) Successful completion of a college or university course in the area of hydrology, natural sciences, environmental sciences, or ethics.

(c) Successful completion of professional hydrology, natural science, or environmental science courses or activities offering contact hours on those topics.

(d) Active participation and successful completion of professional hydrology, natural science, or environmental science programs, seminars, tutorials, workshops, short courses, or in-house courses.

(e) Attending presentations at related technical or professional meetings at which at least 50 minutes is spent discussing professional hydrology, natural science, or environmental science issues, or attending a lecture on those topics, or both.

(f) Teaching courses, activities, or programs on a professional hydrology, natural science, or environmental science topic. Teaching credit is counted for teaching a course or seminar for the first time only and does not apply to faculty in the performance of their regularly assigned duties. Two contact hours will be awarded for every 50 minutes of teaching.

(g) Authoring professional hydrology, natural science, or environmental science related papers, articles, or maps that appear in circulated journals, trade magazines, or published textbooks. Credit is earned in the biennium of publication.

History

CR 24-079: cr. Register August 2025 No. 836, eff. 9-1-25.

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 3.08 Compliance {#sec-ghss-3.08 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 3.08}

A licensee who fails to meet the continuing education requirements by the renewal date, as specified in s. 470.07, Stats., may not engage in the practice of professional hydrology until the license is renewed based upon verification of compliance with the continuing education requirements.

History

CR 24-079: cr. Register August 2025 No. 836, eff. 9-1-25.

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 3.09 Standards for approval {#sec-ghss-3.09 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 3.09}

(1) To be approved for credit, a continuing education course or activity shall meet all of the following criteria

(b) The course or activity is conducted by individuals who have specialized education, training, or experience and are considered qualified concerning the subject matter of the course or activity.

(2) The professional hydrologist section may approve sponsors or providers for continuing education courses and activities, including the following:

(a) Technical or professional societies or similar organizations devoted to hydrologic, natural, or environmental sciences and education.

(b) Accredited colleges, universities, or other educational institutions and schools of higher education.

(d) Any other provider approved by the professional hydrologist section or its designee.

(3) The professional hydrologist section or its designee may approve courses, credits, contact hour value for courses, and other methods of earning credit.

(4) Contact hour credit for college or technical school courses approved by the professional hydrologist section shall be based on the definition of contact hour in s. GHSS 1.02 (4).

History

CR 24-079: cr. Register August 2025 No. 836, eff. 9-1-25.

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 3.10 Certification of completion, proof of attendance {#sec-ghss-3.10 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 3.10}

(1) Each licensee shall certify on the renewal application their full compliance with the continuing education requirements in this chapter.

(2) The professional hydrologist section may require additional evidence demonstrating compliance with the continuing education requirements, including a certificate of completion, proof of attendance, or documentation of completion or credit for the courses or activities completed.

(3) A licensee may be subject to discipline by the board for failure to comply with sub. (2).

History

CR 24-079: cr. Register August 2025 No. 836, eff. 9-1-25.

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 3.11 Recordkeeping {#sec-ghss-3.11 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 3.11}

It shall be the responsibility of the licensee to maintain records of continuing education hours for at least 2 biennia from the date on which the course or activity is completed. The recordkeeping may include any of the following:

(1) The name and address of the sponsor or provider.

(2) The title of the course or activity and a brief statement of the subject matter.

(3) Printed program schedules, registration confirmations or receipts, certificates of completion, proof of attendance, examination scores, or other proof of participation.

(4) The number of contact hours attended for each course or activity and the date and place of the course or activity.

History

CR 24-079: cr. Register August 2025 No. 836, eff. 9-1-25.

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 3.12 Waiver of continuing education {#sec-ghss-3.12 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 3.12}

(1) A licensee may apply to the professional hydrologist section for a postponement or waiver of the continuing education requirements of this chapter on grounds of prolonged illness or disability, or on other grounds constituting extreme hardship. The professional hydrologist section shall consider each application individually on its merits, and the section may grant a postponement, partial waiver, or total waiver as deemed appropriate in the circumstances.

(2) A renewal applicant seeking renewal of a license without having fully complied with the continuing education requirements shall file a renewal application, the required fee, a statement setting forth the facts concerning noncompliance, any supporting documentation, and a request for a waiver of the requirements. These materials shall be submitted prior to the renewal date. If the professional hydrologist section finds from the statement or any other evidence submitted that extreme hardship has been shown, the section may grant a postponement, partial waiver, or total waiver of the continuing education requirements for the applicable renewal period.

(3) A licensee who receives a waiver for continuing education may be required to complete continuing education upon or before the licensee’s return to the active practice of professional hydrology as determined necessary by the professional hydrologist section to ensure the ability of the licensee to practice professional hydrology in a safe and competent manner.

History

CR 24-079: cr. Register August 2025 No. 836, eff. 9-1-25.

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 3.13 Late renewal {#sec-ghss-3.13 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 3.13}

(1) A licensee who applies for renewal after the renewal date specified in s. 440.08 (2) (a) 63w., Stats., shall verify to the professional hydrologist section that the licensee has completed continuing education that meets the requirements of this chapter and shall meet the requirements for late renewal specified in s. 440.08 (3), Stats.

(2) Continuing education hours submitted to satisfy this requirement for late renewal shall not be used to satisfy continuing education requirements for a subsequent renewal.

History

CR 24-079: cr. Register August 2025 No. 836, eff. 9-1-25; correction in (3) made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register August 2025 No. 836.

Chapter GHSS 4 PROFESSIONAL SOIL SCIENTIST LICENSE

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 4.01 Authority and purpose {#sec-ghss-4.01 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 4.01}

The rules in this chapter are adopted under authority in ss. 15.08 (5) (b), 227.11 (2), 470.03 (1) (a) and 470.04, Stats. The purpose of the rules in this chapter is to interpret basic education, experience and examination requirements for licensure as a professional soil scientist as specified in ss. 470.04 and 470.05, Stats.

History

Cr. Register, December, 1999, No. 528, eff. 1-1-00.

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 4.02 Applications {#sec-ghss-4.02 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 4.02}

An applicant who files an application but does not comply with a request for information related to the application within one year from the date of the request shall file a new application.

Note: Applications are available upon request to the Professional Soil Scientist Section of the board at 1400 East Washington Avenue, P.O. Box 8935, Madison, Wisconsin 53708-8935; phone (608) 266-2112 or available for download from the department webpage: http://dsps.wi.gov.

History

Cr. Register, December, 1999, No. 528, eff. 1-1-00.

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 4.03 Experience as a professional soil scientist {#sec-ghss-4.03 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 4.03}

(1) To qualify as satisfactory professional soil science work for the purposes of s. 470.04 (4) (c), Stats., an applicant’s experience shall include the application of accepted principles in the practice of soil science and shall demonstrate an applicant’s progressive development of competence to practice as a professional soil scientist. The experience shall be acquired in the areas of the practice of soil science listed in sub. (2) (a) to (h), or in other areas of the practice of soil science which in the opinion of the professional soil scientist section provide the applicant with a knowledge of principles and data related to the practice of soil science at least equivalent to that which would be acquired by experience in the areas of practice listed. Experience in every listed area is not required.

(2) Areas of experience in the practice of professional soil science include:

(a) Soil physics: the study of the physical properties of porous media, including soils; and the determination of the state, distribution, transport and balances of matter and energy in porous media, especially as related to water, gas and heat.

(b) Soil chemistry: the determination of the chemical constituents, chemical properties, and chemical reactions in porous media, including soils.

(c) Soil classification, morphology and mapping: the description, classification, interpretation and mapping of soil materials in the landscape.

(d) Soil mineralogy: the study of soil science that deals with porous media inorganic materials, including the soils of the earth’s crust to the depth of weathering or of sedimentation.

(e) Soil biochemistry: the study of soil science concerned with enzymes, and the reactions, activities and products of soil microorganisms.

(f) Soil biology: the assessment of soil-inhabiting microorganisms and macroorganisms, including their identification, functions, activities and cycles.

(g) Soil fertility: the analysis, interpretation and management of the soil to enhance soil quality and provide nutrients in adequate amounts and in proper balance for the growth of specified plants.

(h) Land use management: the management and practices associated with land waste application, nutrient management, non-point source contaminant control, soil and water conservation, and other land use issues associated with soil management.

(3) Not more than one year of satisfactory experience credit may be granted for any calendar year.

History

Cr. Register, December, 1999, No. 528, eff. 1-1-00.

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 4.04 Education {#sec-ghss-4.04 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 4.04}

(1) In satisfaction of the education requirement under s. 470.04 (4) (b), Stats., the professional soil scientist section shall accept a bachelor’s degree in soil science, or a post baccalaureate degree reflecting that the applicant has completed at least 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours of course credits in soil science of a variety and nature sufficient to constitute a major in soil science, granted by a college or university accredited by a regional accrediting agency approved by the state board of education in the state in which the college or university is located, or accredited by a Canadian accrediting agency satisfactory to the board.

(2) If the degree is from an educational institution not meeting the requirements of sub. (1), the applicant must provide an official evaluation by a transcript evaluation service acceptable to the professional soil scientist section which shows that the degree is equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in soil science or a bachelor’s degree with a major in soil science meeting the requirements under sub. (1).

(3) In order to be considered a major in soil science, an applicant must have completed at least 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours of course credits which include not less than 15 semester credits or 23 quarter credits in at least 3 of the following areas:

(a) Soil biology.

(b) Soil chemistry.

(d) Soil conservation and management.

(e) Soil fertility.

(f) Soil physics.

(4) In addition to the coursework required under sub. (3), other coursework that may be used to satisfy the 30 semester hour or 45 quarter hour requirement include, but are not limited to, the following:

(a) Agronomy.

(b) Bacteriology.

(d) Engineering.

(e) Forestry.

(f) Geography.

(g) Geology.

(h) Horticulture.

(i) Hydrology.

(j) Meteorology.

(k) Plant pathology.

History

Cr. Register, December, 1999, No. 528, eff. 1-1-00.

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 4.05 Examinations {#sec-ghss-4.05 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 4.05}

(1) Required examinations. All applicants for initial licensure as a professional soil scientist shall pass examinations for the professional practice of soil science approved by the professional soil scientist section. Required examinations shall include a fundamentals examination and a principles and practice examination.

(2) Fundamentals examination. The fundamentals examination requires an understanding of the physical and mathematical sciences involved in the fundamentals of soil science. To be eligible to take the fundamentals examination, an applicant shall have done one of the following:

(a) Be of not less than second semester senior standing in a bachelor of science program in soil science meeting the requirements of s. GHSS 4.04.

(b) Have completed at least 24 semester hours or 36 quarter hours of course credits for the degree in soil science meeting the requirements of s. GHSS 4.04.

(c) Have at least 4 years of experience which is determined by the professional soil scientist section to be equivalent to the requirements of s. GHSS 4.04.

(3) Principles and practice examination. The principles and practice examination requires the ability to apply soil science principles and judgment to problems in the practice of professional soil science.

(a) To be eligible to take the principles and practice examination, an applicant under s. 470.04 (4) (c) 1., Stats., shall have done the following:

Met the requirements under s. 470.04 (4) (a), Stats.
Met the requirement under s. 470.04 (4) (b), Stats., or have at least 5 years of professional experience in addition to the qualifying experience under subd. 3., which is determined by the professional soil scientist section to be equivalent to the requirement under s. 470.04 (4) (b), Stats.
Completed at least 4 years of professional experience in soil science work of a character satisfactory to the professional soil scientist section, or completed at least 3 years of professional experience in soil science work of a character satisfactory to the section if the applicant has one or more advanced degrees relevant to the practice of professional soil science, demonstrating that the applicant is qualified to assume responsible charge of soil science work. At least one year of the qualifying professional experience under this subdivision must have been performed under the supervision of one or more of the following:

a. A person who is at the time of application licensed as a professional soil scientist under this chapter or who, during the period of supervised experience, was licensed as a professional soil scientist under ch. 470, 1997 Stats.

b. A person who, during the period of supervised experience, was licensed as a professional soil scientist in another state, territory or possession of the United States or in another country that has licensure requirements for professional soil scientists that are not lower than the requirements for licensure under this chapter.

c. A person who, during the period of supervised experience, is deemed by the professional soil scientist section to have been qualified to have responsible charge of soil science work.

(b) To be eligible to take the principles and practice examination, an applicant under s. 470.04 (4) (c) 2., Stats., shall have done the following:

Met the requirements under s. 470.04 (4) (a), Stats.
Met the requirement under s. 470.04 (4) (b), Stats., or have at least 5 years of professional experience in addition to the qualifying experience under subd. 3., which is determined by the professional soil scientist section to be equivalent to the requirement under s. 470.04 (4) (b), Stats.
Completed at least 6 years of professional experience in soil science work of a character satisfactory to the professional soil scientist section, or completed at least 5 years of professional experience in soil science work of a character satisfactory to the section if the applicant has one or more advanced degrees relevant to the practice of professional soil science, demonstrating that the applicant is qualified to assume responsible charge of soil science work. At least one year of the qualifying professional experience under this subdivision must have been performed under a peer review system approved by the professional soil scientist section.

(3m) Application for examination. An applicant for initial licensure shall file an application for examination with the professional soil scientist section not less than 2 months before the scheduled date of the examination.

(4) Americans with disabilities act. Otherwise qualified applicants with disabilities shall be provided with reasonable accommodations.

(5) Examination and refund fees. The fee for the examinations for professional soil scientists and the requirements for refund of fees are specified in s. 440.05, Stats., and ch. SPS 4, respectively.

(6) Place and time of examinations. The examinations required by this section shall be held at sites and on dates designated by the professional soil scientist section.

(7) Passing scores.

(a) The passing scores set by the professional soil scientist section represent the minimum competency required to protect public health and safety.

(b) The fundamentals of soil science and the principles and practice of soil science examinations are scored separately. An applicant shall achieve a passing score on each of the required examinations to qualify for licensure.

(c) The professional soil scientist section may accept the recommendations of the examination provider for the passing scores on the fundamentals of soil science and the principles and practice of soil science examinations.

(8) Cheating. The professional soil scientist section may deny release of scores or issuance of a credential if the board determines that the applicant violated rules of conduct of the examination or otherwise acted dishonestly.

History

Cr. Register, December, 1999, No. 528, eff. 1-1-00; am. (2) (c) and (7) (b), r. (7) (d), Register, November, 2000, No. 539, eff. 12-1-00; correction in (5) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register November 2011 No. 671.

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 4.06 Application contents {#sec-ghss-4.06 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 4.06}

An application for licensure as a professional soil scientist shall include:

(1) Either of the following:

(a) Official transcripts of graduate and undergraduate training, properly attested to by the degree granting institution and submitted by the institution directly to the professional soil scientist section establishing that the applicant has been granted a bachelor’s degree in soil science or a bachelor’s degree with a soil science major meeting the requirements under s. 470.04 (4) (b), Stats., granted by a college or university accredited by a regional accrediting agency approved by the state board of education in the state in which the college or university is located, or accredited by a Canadian accrediting agency satisfactory to the board, or

(b) A chronological history of the applicant’s employment or other qualifying experience in satisfaction of s. 470.04 (7), Stats.

(2) A chronological history of the applicant’s employment or other qualifying experience in satisfaction of s. 470.04 (4) (c) 1. or 2., Stats.

(3) For applicants applying under s. 470.04 (4) (c) 1., Stats., a completed ”supervised soil science experience” form completed by a supervisor relating to professional soil science and who is one of the following:

(a) A professional soil scientist who, during the time of the supervised practice, was licensed in this state.

(b) A professional soil scientist who, during the time of the supervised practice, was licensed in another licensing jurisdiction that has licensure requirements not lower than the requirements for licensure in this state.

(4) For applicants applying under s. 470.04 (4) (c) 2., Stats., submission of at least 3 ”peer evaluation” forms satisfactory to the board completed by licensed professional soil scientists who have had professional contact with the applicant’s practice and who certify that the applicant is qualified to assume responsible charge of soil science work.

(5) References from at least 5 individuals, at least 3 of whom shall be professionally competent to evaluate the applicant’s practice.

(6) The fee required under s. 440.05 (1), Stats.

(8) For applicants who have a pending criminal charge or have been convicted of a crime, all related information necessary for the professional soil scientist section to determine whether the circumstances of the pending criminal charge or criminal conviction are substantially related to the circumstances of the practice of soil science.

(9) Any additional data, exhibits or references showing the extent and quality of the applicant’s experience that may be required by the professional soil scientist section.

(10) Evidence of successful completion of fundamentals of soil science and principles and practice of soil science examinations.

Note: Application forms are available upon request to the Professional Soil Scientist Section of the board at 1400 East Washington Avenue, P.O. Box 8935, Madison, Wisconsin 53708-8935; phone (608) 266-2112 or available for download from the department webpage: http://dsps.wi.gov.

History

Cr. Register, December, 1999, No. 528, eff. 1-1-00.

Chapter GHSS 5 UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 5.01 Authority {#sec-ghss-5.01 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 5.01}

The rules of conduct in this chapter are adopted under authority of ss. 15.08 (5) (b), 227.11 (2), 470.03 (1) and 470.08, Stats.

History

Cr. Register, December, 1999, No. 528, eff. 1-1-00.

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 5.02 Intent {#sec-ghss-5.02 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 5.02}

The intent of the board in adopting this chapter is to establish rules of professional conduct for the professions of geology, hydrology and soil science. A violation of any standard specified in this chapter may result in disciplinary action under s. 470.08 (2) (g), Stats.

History

Cr. Register, December, 1999, No. 528, eff. 1-1-00.

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 5.03 Unprofessional conduct {#sec-ghss-5.03 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 5.03}

“Unprofessional conduct” includes any of the following or aiding another person who is violating any of the following:

(1) Making a material misstatement in an application for a license or for renewal of a license.

(2) In sitting for any licensure examination, soliciting or knowingly disclosing examination content.

(3) Failing to cooperate with the board or a section of the board in an investigation under this section.

(4) Engaging in gross negligence in the practice of professional geology, professional hydrology or professional soil science through the performance of professional services which do not comply with an acceptable standard of practice that has a significant relationship to the protection of health, safety or public welfare and is performed in a manner indicating that the professional knew or should have known, but acted with indifference to or disregard of, the accepted standard of practice.

(5) Providing incompetent services in the practice of professional geology, professional hydrology or professional soil science which demonstrate any of the following:

(a) Lack of ability or fitness to discharge the duty owed by a professional geologist, professional hydrologist or professional soil scientist to a client or employer or to the public.

(b) Lack of knowledge of the fundamental principles of the profession or an inability to apply fundamental principles of the profession.

(6) Subject to ss. 111.321, 111.322 and 111.335, Stats., engaging in the practice of professional geology, professional hydrology or professional soil science while the person’s ability to engage in the practice was impaired by alcohol or other drugs.

(7) Having been adjudicated mentally incompetent by a court of competent jurisdiction.

(8) Subject to ss. 111.321, 111.322 and 111.335, Stats., having violated federal or state laws, local ordinances or administrative rules relating to the practice of professional geology, professional hydrology or professional soil science.

(9) Preparing deficient plans, drawings, maps, specifications or reports.

(10) Engaging in conduct which evidences a lack of trustworthiness to transact the business required by the profession.

(11) Misrepresenting professional qualifications such as education, specialized training or experience.

(12) Failing to provide appropriate supervision to those to whom a licensee has delegated services constituting the practice of professional geology, professional hydrology or professional soil science, including the following:

(a) Indirect or casual review or inspection of prepared plans, drawings, specifications, maps, plats, charts, reports or other documents.

(b) Delegation of any decision requiring professional judgment.

(c) Mere assumption by a professional geologist, professional hydrologist or professional soil scientist of responsibility for work without having control of the work.

(d) Assumption of charge, control or direct supervision of work in which the professional geologist, hydrologist or soil scientist does not have technical proficiency.

(13) When offering to perform professional services as a professional geologist, professional hydrologist or professional soil scientist, failing to accurately and truthfully represent to a prospective client or employer the capabilities and qualifications which the licensee has to perform the services to be rendered or the costs and completion times of a proposed project.

(14) Offering to perform or performing services which the licensee is not qualified to perform by education or experience without retaining the services of another who is qualified.

(15) Using false, fraudulent or deceptive advertising or publicity; or practicing or attempting to practice under another’s name.

(16) Falsely representing that the licensee is engaged in a partnership or association with another unless there exists in fact a partnership or association, or practicing under a firm name that misrepresents the identity of those practicing in the firm or misrepresents the type of services which the firm is authorized and qualified to perform.

(17) Collecting a fee for recommending the services of another unless written notice is first given to all parties concerned.

(18) Any conflict of interest, unless the licensee informs the client or employer of all the circumstances which may interfere with or impair the licensee’s obligation to provide professional services, and unless the licensee has the full approval and consent of the client or employer.

(19) Failing to notify an employer or client and to withdraw from employment at any time if it becomes apparent that it is not possible to faithfully discharge the responsibilities and duties owed to the client or employer; or agreeing to perform professional services for a client or employer if the registrant has a significant financial or other interest which would impair or interfere with the registrant’s responsibility to faithfully discharge professional services on behalf of the client or employer.

(20) Accepting payment from any party other than a client or employer for a particular project or having any direct or indirect financial interest in a service or phase of a service to be provided as part of a project unless the employer or client approves.

(21) Soliciting or accepting anything of value from material or equipment suppliers in return for specifying or endorsing a product.

(22) Violating the confidences of a client or employer, except as otherwise required by law.

(23) Providing services for a client or employer while a full-time employee of another employer without notifying all parties concerned.

(24) Aiding or abetting the unlicensed practice of professional geology, professional hydrology or professional soil science.

(25) Signing, sealing or stamping any plans, drawings, documents, specifications or reports for professional geology, professional hydrology or professional soil science practice which are not prepared by the licensee or under his or her personal direction and control.

History

Cr. Register, December, 1999, No. 528, eff. 1-1-00.

Wis. Admin. Code GHSS — Examining Board of Professional Geologists, Hydrologists and Soil Scientists

Chapter GHSS 1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 1.01 Purpose {#sec-ghss-1.01 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 1.01}

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 1.02 Definitions {#sec-ghss-1.02 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 1.02}

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 1.03 Licensure seals {#sec-ghss-1.03 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 1.03}

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 1.04 Change of address {#sec-ghss-1.04 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 1.04}

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 1.045 Continuing education for professional geologists {#sec-ghss-1.045 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 1.045}

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 1.046 Continuing education for professional hydrologists {#sec-ghss-1.046 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 1.046}

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 1.05 Failure to renew a license {#sec-ghss-1.05 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 1.05}

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 1.06 Wetlands mapping by non-licensee {#sec-ghss-1.06 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 1.06}

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 1.07 Rule-making {#sec-ghss-1.07 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 1.07}

Chapter GHSS 2 PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGIST LICENSURE AND CONTINUING EDUCATION

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 2.01 Authority and purpose {#sec-ghss-2.01 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 2.01}

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 2.02 Applications {#sec-ghss-2.02 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 2.02}

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 2.03 Application contents {#sec-ghss-2.03 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 2.03}

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 2.04 Experience as a professional geologist {#sec-ghss-2.04 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 2.04}

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 2.05 Education {#sec-ghss-2.05 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 2.05}

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 2.06 Examinations {#sec-ghss-2.06 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 2.06}

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 2.08 Continuing education requirements {#sec-ghss-2.08 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 2.08}

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 2.09 Compliance {#sec-ghss-2.09 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 2.09}

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 2.10 Standards for approval {#sec-ghss-2.10 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 2.10}

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 2.11 Certification of completion, proof of attendance {#sec-ghss-2.11 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 2.11}

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 2.12 Recordkeeping {#sec-ghss-2.12 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 2.12}

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 2.13 Waiver of continuing education {#sec-ghss-2.13 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 2.13}

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 2.14 Late renewal {#sec-ghss-2.14 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 2.14}

Chapter GHSS 3 PROFESSIONAL HYDROLOGIST LICENSURE AND CONTINUING EDUCATION

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 3.01 Authority and purpose {#sec-ghss-3.01 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 3.01}

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 3.02 Applications {#sec-ghss-3.02 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 3.02}

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 3.03 Experience as a professional hydrologist {#sec-ghss-3.03 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 3.03}

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 3.04 Education {#sec-ghss-3.04 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 3.04}

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 3.05 Examinations {#sec-ghss-3.05 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 3.05}

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 3.06 Application contents {#sec-ghss-3.06 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 3.06}

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 3.07 Continuing education requirements {#sec-ghss-3.07 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 3.07}

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 3.08 Compliance {#sec-ghss-3.08 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 3.08}

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 3.09 Standards for approval {#sec-ghss-3.09 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 3.09}

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 3.10 Certification of completion, proof of attendance {#sec-ghss-3.10 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 3.10}

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 3.11 Recordkeeping {#sec-ghss-3.11 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 3.11}

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 3.12 Waiver of continuing education {#sec-ghss-3.12 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 3.12}

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 3.13 Late renewal {#sec-ghss-3.13 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 3.13}

Chapter GHSS 4 PROFESSIONAL SOIL SCIENTIST LICENSE

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 4.01 Authority and purpose {#sec-ghss-4.01 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 4.01}

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 4.02 Applications {#sec-ghss-4.02 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 4.02}

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 4.03 Experience as a professional soil scientist {#sec-ghss-4.03 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 4.03}

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 4.04 Education {#sec-ghss-4.04 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 4.04}

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 4.05 Examinations {#sec-ghss-4.05 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 4.05}

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 4.06 Application contents {#sec-ghss-4.06 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 4.06}

Chapter GHSS 5 UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 5.01 Authority {#sec-ghss-5.01 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 5.01}

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 5.02 Intent {#sec-ghss-5.02 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 5.02}

Wis. Admin. Code § GHSS 5.03 Unprofessional conduct {#sec-ghss-5.03 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-ghss--GHSS 5.03}

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