LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Geologist” – an appropriate clarification to the regulations, in my opinion.
Thus, from my perspective, the cur- rent amended licensure requirements in Arizona should perhaps be viewed as a necessary updating of the State require- ments, keeping registration where needed. The definition of a “Trained Geologist” has some similarities to CPG status from AIPG. Perhaps AIPG should consider this a positive change; whereby States such as Arizona can defer to national organizations such as AIPG for technical and ethical oversight of “Trained Geologists” relating to geologi- cal work that does not have direct impact on the public safety, health, and welfare – an opportunity for AIPG to step in and assist Arizona.
Allan V Moran Consulting LLC CPG-09565
allan@avmc.us
De-Licensure of Geologists Dear Douglas,
You have my sympathy with politi- cians and bureaucrats. In Illinois the governor vetoed our licensing bill twice in two years, so we waited a year, got enough votes to over-ride his veto, and then he signed it. Several years ago we got an amendment to provide for GIT, but the Department of Professional Regulation is still dragging its feet on implementing regulations so that it can function.
In my opinion, licensing is stronger than certification because it requires an examination and is controlled by states. Practice acts are stronger than title acts (as in Virginia). Certification is useful in states that do not require licensing (although Alaska does use state certification, identical to AIPG), and for recognition in Canada and other foreign countries.
I think that AIPG should continue with the certification program. I was opposed to the most recent changes that were made to increase the require- ments for CPG. They were well-meaning, but were adopted at a time when the number of CPGs was decreasing, and they are still decreasing. Required con- tinuing education is cumbersome and expensive. Texas is having problems with licensees being punished for not complying. If you don’t keep up with advances on your own, clients catch on quickly, or you could be reprimanded for malpractice. I also think that AIPG
should take on a function similar to that of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) and have a licensed/ registered member in addition to the professional member.
AIPG could also be more participa- tory with ASBOG on the examination workshops. Several attendees are AIPG members, but not official representa- tives. It would be good if official repre- sentatives from AIPG were present at these workshops.
Bill Dixon, CPG 3659
In Memory
Lee A. Hogg MEM-0420
Member Since 2003 April 18, 2016 Monrovia, MD
Bjarne Holm CPG-06646
Member Since 1984 October 9 2016 Sisters, OR
William H. Kay CPG-00026
Member Since 1964 November 6, 2016 Thornton, CO 80241
Curt Simmons CPG-10136
Member Since 1997 Lakeland, FL
Derek D. Tatlock CPG-01471
Member Since 1967 Williamsburg, VA
Passed away in 2016 - Derek was proud to have been associ- ated with all of his professional organizations.
Thomas Wright, CPG-02812, who, for nearly four
decades, guided the Standard Oil Co. of California in its search for oil deposits in the Western United States.
Mr. Wright, of San Anselmo, died Nov. 17 in Greenbrae after a stroke. He was 86.
Considered an authority on the petroleum deposits and on the plate tectonics and geological faults of the Los Angeles area, Mr. Wright pub- lished a highly regarded monograph on the subject in 1991. He exten- sively studied the 1994 Northridge earthquake.
A native of San Diego, Mr. Wright grew up in Glendale (Los Angeles County) and earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in geology from Stanford University. In 1952, he joined Standard Oil, working in Salt Lake City, Salinas, Seattle, Alaska, South America and Southern California. He was known as an expert stratigrapher, or specialist in the study of layers of rock.
In 1993, he received the dis- tinguished service award from the American Association of Petroleum Geologists.
A lifelong member of the Sierra
Club, Mr. Wright enjoyed backpack- ing in the Sierra Nevada and hiking with his wife, Louise, on Mount Tamalpais. In the 1940s, he hiked the John Muir Trail, toting a back- pack full of the non-high-tech equip- ment of the day.
Mr. Wright was an accomplished gardener, landscaper and a devot- ed reader of historical novels. He was also a world traveler, making extended visits to Europe, South America and New Zealand. And he had an encyclopedic knowledge of the back roads of California, fre- quently poring over obscure maps for the fun of it.
Please remember to notify AIPG National of any changes you may have.
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