The Wise Report
August 10, 2013
Henry M. Wise, P.G.
The Louisiana Geoscience Practice Act has been updated, effective August 1, 2013 and can now be updated. It is similar to the Texas Geoscience Practice Act. As of August 10, 2013 eight of the nine Board members have been appointed. Application fees have been approved by the Legislature, but the exact figure has not been determined. In addition, the grandfather period has been extended to December 31, 2013. Applications should be available in late September, 2013. There is a possibility that the grandfather may be extended through the end of 2014, but that would require the State Legislature to vote on it, so if you’re interested in obtaining a Louisiana license without having to take the ASBOG exam, you should apply this year.
The Board is expected to let the various Louisiana geological societies and the geological boards of neighboring states, Texas included, when they are ready to accept applications. For more information go to: www.nogs.org/LA%20Professional%20Geoscience%20Practices%20Act.docx.
Henry M. Wise, P.G.
The Wise Report
August 10, 2013