| Formal Name: | Board of Geologists |
| Contact Person: | Jean Lais, Administrative Assistant |
| Purpose: | The mission of the Board is to assure geological practices in Nebraska are carried out by qualified individuals to ensure the safeguarding of life, heath, and property of the citizens of Nebraska. The mission is carried out by: Assuring that those who serve the public through the practice of geology have the education and experience needed to be competent in the field; enforcing the Geologists Regulation Act through education and compliance oversight; and providing quality and responsive regulatory services |
| How Many Affectable: | Safeguards life, health, property, and promotes public welfare of those in Nebraska |
| How Many Served: | Approximately 324 Licensees, 20 Examinees, 58 Organizations, 2 Temporary Permits, 12 Emeritus Members, and the public through public awareness of what geologists do and why licensure is important |
| Year Created: | 1998 |
| Year Active: | 1998 |
| Sunset Date: | None |
| Authorization Citation: | Nebraska Revised Statutes Section 81-3520 |
| Parent Agency: | None |
| Number Of Members: | 7 |
| Who Appoints: | Governor |
| Legislative Approval: | No |
| Qualifications Of Members: | Six professional geologists, one of which is an education member who is a member of the professional faculty of a geology or geosciences department of a college or university located in Nebraska; and one public member. Neb Rev Stat 81-3520 |
| Per Diem: | No |
| Expense Reimbursement: | Yes |
| Term Length: | Five Years |
| Terms Rotate or Expire At Once: | Terms Rotate |
| Required FY 13-14: | 1 |
| Held FY 13-14: | 6 |
| Required FY 14-15: | 1 |
| Held FY 14-15: | 5 |
| Required FY 15-16: | 1 |
| Held FY 15-16: | 4 |
| Support Staff: | Yes |
| Shared or Separate: | Shared through a Service Contract with the Board of Engineers and Architects |
| FY 13-14 Budget: | 23,918.00 |
| FY 14-15 Budget: | 26,6870.00 |
| FY 15-16 Budget: | 26,157.00 |
| Other Funding Sources: | None |
| Spending Authority: | Yes - Neb Rev Stat 81-3524 |
| Since July 1, 2012: | The Legislature revised the Geologists Regulation Act in 2013 along with the Title 171 of the NAC to bring the Act and Rules up to date with current practices and national Model Law as well as add an additional pathway to licensure for some applicants.In 2013, online license renewals were offered streamlining the process for both the licensee and staff. The Board is currently paying for the online processing fee for the licensees.The Board was able to reduce many of the fees associated with examinations and licensure in 2015 due to reaching its targeted Cash Fund Reserve as set forth in Board Policy G-P08.01. |