Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee Title 1280 - Registered Professional Environmentalist
It appears there might be some confusion regarding "Title 1280 - Registered Professional Environmentalist" in the South Dakota Administrative Rules. My search results indicate that Title 1280 is indeed listed as "Registered Professional Environmentalist" in the Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee, not South Dakota.
Furthermore, a key piece of information from the search results is: "Original Chapter 1280-1 was filed December 29, 1975; effective January 28, 1976... Chapter 1280 repealed by Chapter 916 in the Public Acts of 1994." (Source: Legal Information Institute / Justia)
This strongly suggests that the regulations for "Registered Professional Environmentalist" under Title 1280 of the Tennessee Rules and Regulations are no longer in effect, having been repealed in 1994.
Therefore, while the title existed, it has been abolished. This means there is no current Board of Registered Professional Environmentalists in Tennessee that actively licenses or regulates this specific designation under Title 1280.
It's possible that:
The functions previously covered by this designation were either absorbed into other existing professional licenses (e.g., Professional Geologists, Professional Engineers, or other environmental certifications).
The concept of a "Registered Professional Environmentalist" as a state-licensed profession in Tennessee was discontinued.
If you are looking for environmental professional licensing in Tennessee, you should investigate:
Professional Geologists: Regulated by the Tennessee Board of Professional Geologists (under the Department of Commerce and Insurance). Their rules are likely under a different title, such as Title 1200 related to Commerce and Insurance, or specific chapters under their board's regulatory framework.
Professional Engineers: Regulated by the Board of Architectural and Engineering Examiners, also under the Department of Commerce and Insurance.
Certifications offered by professional organizations: There are various national and international certifications for environmental professionals (e.g., Certified Environmental Manager (CEM) from NREP, Professional Wetland Scientist from the Society of Wetland Scientists), but these are generally not state licenses in Tennessee.
To confirm the current regulatory landscape for environmental professionals in Tennessee, it would be best to consult the official websites of the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (which oversees many professional licensing boards) and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC).
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