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r k Environmental Professional February 23, 2001 Page 2 license may perform environmental activities for which they have expertise provided they do not engage in an activity for which a professional license is otherwise required by law. Likewise, Registered Geologists, Professional Engineers and other professionals must be in responsible charge of all activities for which their respective license is required and may perform or conduct other environmental activities for which they have expertise and competence. An REA II is a project manager, who utilizes personal expertise as well as the expertise of other environmental professionals (such as Registered Geologists and Professional Engineers) in the development of hazardous waste site cleanup opinions. These opinions are based upon careful study of a site, including, but not limited to, preliminary endangerment assessments, remedial investigations, feasibility studies, remedial design, remedial actions, corrective action plans, remedial action plans and other work associated with the investigation, assessment and remediation of hazardous waste and hazardous substance release sites. While the practice of environmental assessment, investigation and remediation encompasses an expansive field, the practice of geology often comprises an important element of that work. Geologic investigations and interpretations leading to the REA II's site cleanup opinion must be performed by a Registered Geologist. Likewise, a Professional Engineer should perform engineering design and evaluation activities. Regulations governing the work of REA II registrants contained in Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, Chapter 3, section 19041(e) and (f), state: "...If other registered professionals perform engineering, geologic or other professional services which are included in, or form the basis of the report or opinion, the signature and registration number of each shall be included in the report or opinion. All professional engineering or geologic work shall be performed by a registered professional in compliance with the requirements of the Professional Engineers Act, Business and Professions Code section 6700-6799 and the Geologist and Geophysicist Act, Business and Professions Code sections 7800-7887." A Registered Geologist performs professional geologic work involving the exercise of scientific knowledge, principles and methods using initiative and judgment in the interpretation of geologic conditions(Bus. & Prof. Code §§ 7802, 7802.1 and 7805). Activities which are performed at a sub-professional or apprentice level, or routine activities, including but not limited to drafting, sampling, sample preparation, laboratory work, etc., do not require professional registration as a geologist.