Section 5Sec./Art. 5

Scope of Practice. A person shall be deemed to be practicing geology or rendering geological service in government, industry and the academe when he/she undertakes geological work for a fee, salary or remuneration. The scope of practice of a geologist shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

(a) General geological survey or mapping, whether onshore or offshore, to identify different types of rocks, geologic structures, metallic and non-metallic mineral deposits and/or energy resources such as petroleum, gas, coal, geothermal systems as well as groundwater resources;

(b) Exploration for metallic and non-metallic mineral resources outside active mining areas and/or mine exploration to locate extensions or mineral deposits inside mine operating areas;

(c) Geological exploration for energy resources like petroleum, gas and coal, nuclear minerals and/or geothermal resources;

(d) Study of geohazards due to faulting, volcanism, ground subsidence, groundwater pollution, weathering and erosion; their characteristics, and impact on housing and infrastructure projects and the environment;

(e) Hydrogeological studies which include search for underground water resources, and determining their characteristics, location, depth and volume, including groundwater vulnerability assessment;

(f) Investigation and study of the physical and geo-mechanical characteristics of rocks and soils;

(g) Gathering, processing and evaluation of geologic data for environmental assessment and management, including conservation and biodiversity projects;

(h) Data processing, petrology, mineragraphy and laboratory studies that require geological knowledge essential in data interpretation and in the preparation of geological report;

(i) Preparation of geological reports in accordance with best practices and applicable laws and regulations;

(j) Teaching of geological courses in any academe program leading to a professional degree, including refresher and review courses; and

(k) Other geologic work or service which, in the assessment and opinion of the Board, constitutes the practice of geology.

The Board, subject to approval by the Commission, may add to or exclude any act as the need arises after consultation with the APO and the academe.

ARTICLE II

CREATION OF THE PROFESSIONAL REGULATORY BOARD OF GEOLOGY