The Wise Report
Henry M. Wise, P.G.
November 4, 2013
The Louisiana Board Of Professional Geoscientists (LBOPG) has released their website and grandfathering application. In an effort to maximize efficiency, the LBOPG is creating a web based Application form for data entry directly into their database. Because of the possibility of delays to the completion of this form, the LBOPH is accepting a preliminary Grandfathering Application Form to ensure grandfathering status for applicants. Under the above provision, any geoscientists who want to gain the grandfathered status must use the Grandfathering Application Form. This form is downloadable from the lbopg.org website.
The first step of the application procedure is to complete and mail a Grandfathering Application Form and a check in the amount of $200, to the Board at the address: LBOPG, P.O. Box 14209, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70898. In addition, a digital copy of the completed form should be emailed to apply@lbopg.org. All of this must be recieved by January 1, 2014.
The submittal of this grandfathering application and the fee is only a part of the application procedure. In order to complete the application process, the applicant must fill out the regular application forms electronically through this website. The web based application forms will be made available when the work is complete.
Upon the receipt of both the grandfathering application and the regular application forms, along with all other required documents, the LBOPG will review the completed applications and make decisions regarding the issuance of the applicant's P.G. License.
Henry M. Wise, P.G.
The Wise Report
November 4, 2013