(a) A specialty in “Hydrogeology” is hereby created as a division of the certification of registration as a geologist. The creation of the certification in hydrogeology is established to protect the health, safety and welfare of the people of the State of California.
(b) In addition to the provisions of section 7842 of the Code, an applicant for certification in the specialty of “hydrogeology” shall comply with the following:
(1) Be registered as a geologist in the State of California.
(2) Have a knowledge of and experience in:
(A) Geology of the State of California.
(B) Geologic factors relating to the water resources of this State.
(C) Principles of groundwater hydraulics/hydrology and groundwater quality including the vadose zone.
(D) Applicable federal, state and local rules and regulations.
(E) Principles of water well, monitoring well, disposal well, and injection well construction.
(F) Elementary soil and rock mechanics in relation to groundwater, including the description of rock and soil samples from wells.
(G) Interpretation of borehole logs as they relate to porosity, hydraulic conductivity or fluid character.
(c) Experience in hydrogeology used to qualify for registration as a geologist may also be used to qualify for certification as a hydrogeologist.
(d) An applicant for certification as a hydrogeologist shall submit, with the applicant's application, three (3) references from either certified hydrogeologists or professional geologists who have a minimum of five years' experience in responsible charge of hydrogeological work. An applicant may also be required to submit one or more hydrogeology reports which were prepared by the applicant or the applicant was closely associated with during its preparation.
(e) A civil engineer registered to practice engineering in this state, under Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 6700) of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code, insofar as he or she practices civil engineering is exempt from the provisions for certification as a hydrogeologist.
Credits
Note: Authority cited: Sections 7818 and 7822, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 7804, 7822, 7841 and 7842, Business and Professions Code.
1. New section filed 7-18-94; operative 8-17-94 (Register 94, No. 29).
2. Amendment of subsections (b)(2)(C) and (b)(2)(G), new subsection (c), subsection relettering, and amendment of newly designated subsection (d) filed 8-24-99; operative 9-23-99 (Register 99, No. 35).
3. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (d) filed 1-21-2005 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2005, No. 3).
This database is current through 4/26/24 Register 2024, No. 17.
Cal. Admin. Code tit. 16, § 3042, 16 CA ADC § 3042
