La. Admin. Code tit. 46 § LXII-911

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section LXII-911 - References

A. Applicants for a license shall provide to the board at least three references from professional geoscientists or other professionals acceptable to the board who have knowledge of the applicant's relevant work experience. One or more of the references shall verify the geoscience experience claimed by the applicant to meet the minimum five years of experience required. Professional geoscientists who have not worked with or directly supervised an applicant may review and judge the applicant's experience and may provide a reference for geoscience; such review shall be noted in the reference response. Individuals providing reference responses shall not be compensated.

B. All reference/sponsors shall be individuals with personal knowledge of the applicant's character, reputation, and general suitability for holding a license. References should include one or more individuals who have directly supervised or maintained responsible charge of the applicant.

C. Professional geoscientists who provide reference statements and who are licensed in a jurisdiction other than Louisiana may be asked to provide a copy of their pocket card or other verification to confirm that their license is current and valid.

D. The references for professional geoscience work experience must be submitted in sufficient detail to allow a board reviewer to:

1. verify and document at least a minimum five year work history of geoscience experience needed by the applicant for issuance of a license;

2. recognize and verify the quality of the experience claimed during the accepted work period; and

3. attest to the moral and ethical character of the applicant.

E. The board members and staff may, at their discretion, consider any, all or none of the responses from the sponsors.

F. Procedure

1. The applicant shall submit an email request for reference including the applicable portion(s) of their experience record to each potential sponsor.

2. Applicants shall ensure all required reference responses have been submitted to the board.

G. Additional references may be required of the applicant when the application review committee finds it necessary to adequately verify the applicant's experience or character. The board and/or staff may at their discretion communicate with any reference or seek additional information.

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, § LXII-911

Promulgated by the Office of the Governor, Board of Professional Geoscientists, LR 412344 (11/1/2015).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:711.8(C)(1) and R.S. 37:711.2.