HB 1720 -- Registration of Environmental Professionals

Sponsor:  Bivins

This bill allows persons certified as professional engineers or
registered geologists to apply to the Department of Natural
Resources for certification as registered environmental
professionals if they have at least 10 years of relevant
experience.  No educational or professional qualifications will
be required.  Environmental professionals must maintain $1
million in professional liability insurance or demonstrate that
their employer has a net worth of at least $5 million.

Environmental professionals may submit construction or operating
permits under Chapters 643 and 644, RSMo, work plans involving
investigation or remedial measures concerning environmental
conditions at a site, and closure reports certifying that a site
complies with all department requirements and does not pose a
threat to public health.  The department may review permits, work
plans, and closure reports for 45 days.  If the department does
not make any comment or request additional information, the
permit, work plan, or closure report will be approved.  If the
department makes comments or requests additional information, it
may review the matter for another 20 days at which time the
permit, work plan, or closure report must be approved or the
department must make a further comment or request.

The department may revoke registration for good cause and may sue
environmental professionals, their employers, or their insurance
companies for any willful or negligent acts.  Upon request, the
department must provide a free list of all registered
environmental professionals.

Missouri House of Representatives
93rd General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated November 29, 2006 at 9:44 am