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Geoscience Policy Monthly Review: January 2019

The Monthly Review is part of a continuing effort to keep AGI member societies and other audiences informed about geoscience-related federal policy updates.
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Administration and Agencies
Senate confirms nominations for energy and environment agency positions
On January 2, the Senate confirmed a lengthy list of President Trump’s nominations by voice vote. Some of the confirmed geoscience-related agency nominees include Kelvin Droegemeier as director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, Daniel Simmons as assistant secretary for energy efficiency and renewable energy at the Department of Energy, and Teri Donaldson for inspector general at the Department of Energy. Mary Neumayr was also approved to head the Council on Environmental Quality and Alexandra Dunn to lead the Environmental Protection Agency’s chemicals office.

Senate holds confirmation hearing to consider Andrew Wheeler for administrator of EPA 
On January 18—day twenty-six of the government shutdown—the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works held a confirmation hearing on the nomination of Andrew Wheeler for administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. Wheeler has served as the acting administrator since July 2018, following the resignation of former administrator Scott Pruitt in light of a series of ethics scandals. (UPDATE: On February 5, the committee voted 11-10 to advance Wheeler’s nomination, sending it to the full Senate for consideration.)

35-day government shutdown ends with temporary funding through mid-February 
The longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history ended on January 25, when President Trump signed a short-term spending deal that temporarily reopens affected agencies—including the Environmental Protection Agency, the National Science Foundation, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the Department of the Interior—which had been shut down since the end of last year. The legislation provides continued funding at last year’s levels for certain agencies through February 15, pushing back the deadline for Congress and the administration to agree upon the final 2019 appropriations bills for those agencies or enter into another partial government shutdown.

Energy
House lawmakers introduce natural resource sustainability bills 
Throughout January, several bills were introduced in the House relating to natural resource sustainability. Representatives Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX-30) and Frank Lucas (R-OK-3) cosponsored the Energy and Water Research Integration Act of 2019 (H.R. 34), which directs the Department of Energy to consider the critical link between energy and water use in its programs. Representative Scott Tipton (R-CO-3) later introduced two energy-related bills, the Planning for American Energy Act (H.R. 785) and the Education and Energy Act (H.R. 786), to support responsible energy development and additional funding for education.

Water
President Trump approves National Integrated Drought Information System Reauthorization Act 

On January 7, President Trump signed a bill (S. 2200) into law that reauthorizes the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) through fiscal year 2023. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s NIDIS program provides drought information to farmers, ranchers, and other industries affected by extreme weather.

Natural Hazards
House advances disaster aid funding bill 

On January 16, the House passed the Supplemental Appropriations Act (H.R. 268) to provide over $12 billion in emergency funding for communities affected by earthquakes, wildfires, and other natural disasters in 2018. Republicans repeatedly stressed the futility of moving forward any appropriations bill that does not include funding for the president’s border wall. Ultimately, this bill did not make it to a vote in the Senate as a short-term spending bill was agreed upon to re-open the government on January 25.

Senators Murkowski and Cantwell reintroduce lands bill package 
Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA) reintroduced a bipartisan package of more than one hundred public lands, natural resources, and water bills, which they negotiated last year with their counterparts on the House Natural Resources Committee. The lands package—S. 47, the Natural Resources Management Act—was placed directly on the Senate calendar for expedited consideration. It contains measures to permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund, reauthorize the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program, and improve the U.S. volcano monitoring network. On January 31, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) filed a motion to move forward on the public lands package, meaning the Senate will likely consider the bill in the next week.


Federal Register
Federal Register Summary: January 2019

A summary of notices posted to the Federal Register by geoscience-related federal agencies, including the Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Energy, Department of the Interior, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Science Foundation, and more. Highlights of the Federal Register this month include:

  • President Trump issued an executive order asking the Departments of the Interior and Agriculture to implement fire management policies to prevent catastrophic wildfires and improve the health of America’s forests. [84 FR 45]
  • The Department of Energy issued a final rule to revise its current energy conservation standards and clarifying its external power supplies definition as dictated by Congress through the Power and Security Systems Act and EPS Improvement Act. [84 FR 437]

Announcements from AGI
AGI just released the 2018 Geoscience Policy Annual Review providing a comprehensive breakdown of what has really happened in federal policy relating to the geosciences over the last year. Read it here.
We are currently accepting applications for summer and fall internships with the Geoscience Policy and Critical Issues programs. The summer application deadline is March 1 and the fall application deadline is April 15. For more information, please visit AGI's Internships and Fellowships page. Did you know that digital subscriptions to EARTH Magazine are free for members of AGI member societies and associate societies? Sign up now.


January 2019 Monthly Review prepared by: Julia Jeanty, Geoscience Policy Intern; Michelle Barreto, Geoscience Policy Associate; Ben Mandler, Policy and Critical Issues Program Supervisor.
Compiled February 6, 2019.
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AIPG National Executive Committee Meeting

The AIPG National Executive Committee Meeting was held on February 2nd in San Antonio, Texas. Observers and visitors included: Henry Wise, AIPG Texas Section President; Michael Campbell, AIPG Texas Section Vice President of the Eastern District; David Campbell; Wesley McCoy, Texas Board of Professional Geologists; J. L. Jones, AIPG Texas Section Member; and Dennis Anderson, ASBOG. A field trip was held on February 3rd - the trip visited San Pedro Springs, the original site of San Antonio, and the Canyon Dam Spillway Gorge near New Braunfels, where some incredible exposures of the Balcones Fault system and a good section of the Lower Cretaceous Glen Rose formation with sedimentary environments and dino footprints, etc.  The field trip leader was  Tom Ewing, Prof. Member of AIPG and author of "Texas through Time," a 2-year old summary of the Geology of Texas.
 


 


Back row: Todd McFarland, Nancy Wolverson, Shanna Schmitt, Doug Bartlett, Matt Rhoades, John Berry, Colin Flaherty, Wendy Davidson (AIPG Assistant Director, and Cathy Duran (AIPG Professional Services Manager).
Second Row: Steve Baker and Brandy Barnes.
Front row: Erica Stevenson, Anne Murray, Keri Nutter, Amy Hoaksema, and Aaron Johnson (AIPG National Executive Director).

AIPG President - Keri A. Nutter, CPG-11579, Alaska Section
AIPG President-Elect - J. Todd McFarland, CPG-11348, Tennessee Section
AIPG Past-President - R. Douglas Bartlett, CPG-08433, Arizona Section
AIPG Vice President - Nancy J. Wolverson, CPG-11048, Nevada Section
AIPG Secretary - Anne Murray, CPG-11645, Florida Section
AIPG Treasurer - Matthew J. Rhoades, CPG-07837, Colorado Section
AIPG Editor - John L. Berry, CPG-04032, Texas Section
Young Professional - Erica L. Stevenson, YP-0238, Michigan Section
Past Young Professional - Brandy Barnes, YP-0195, Carolinas Section
Advisory Board Representative
- Steve Baker, MEM-2353, California Section
Advisory Board Representative - Colin Flaherty, CPG-11465, Ohio Section
Advisory Board Representative - Amy Hoeksema, CPG-08902, Michigan Section
Advisory Board Representative - Shanna Schmitt, CPG-11781, Minnesota Section


ANNUAL AIPG RESUME WRITING/INTERVIEW CONFERENCE CALL

SonomaState.jpgThe American Institute of Professional Geologist has scheduled our special annual “Resume Writing/Interviewing” conference call for students, young professionals and seasoned professionals in the earth science industry. The one-hour conference call will begin promptly at noon Pacific Standard Time on February 28, 2019. Students outside the U.S. will need to adjust the conference call time with their own time zone.

Our intent is to provide an interactive mentor experience that bridges the gap between academic training and placement into the industry market for earth science professionals. We encourage all students in colleges of the Earth Sciences, Watershed Sciences, Engineering, Geology and other related fields.
 
100516_4755_1.JPGAaron Johnson, AIPG Executive Director, and a selected list of senior level mentors will be available to answer questions that listeners have concerning details of effective resume writing, preparing for an interview, the interview process and follow-up. A lucky listener will even have an opportunity to participate in a live interview with our mentors during the hour. We want you to be successful.
This is a nationally announced conference call for college and university students and young professionals from across the U.S., Europe and India.  Place into your calendar: AIPG Resume Writing/Interview Conference call, Noon PST, Thursday, February 28, 2019, one-hour duration.

Entering the conference call is simple:
Dial-in number:  515-739-1217
Access code: 132507
 
AIPG is looking forward to being your mentor at Noon PST, February 28, 2019.


AGI - New Report Reviews Important Geoscience Policy Developments Coming Out of 2018

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Last year produced many important developments in science policy at the federal level that will shape the work of geoscientists and the applications of geoscience for society in the coming year, according to the 2018 Geoscience Policy Annual Review, published today by the American Geosciences Institute (AGI). "2018 was an eventful year in federal geoscience policymaking. Natural hazards, energy and mineral resources, land and water, and STEM education and workforce issues were all the subject of significant debate and action," said Ben Mandler, the Program Supervisor for AGI's Geoscience Policy and Critical Issues programs. "This review summarizes the major developments in geoscience policy during 2018 and some implications for our science moving forward." Read the Geoscience Policy Annual Review at https://www.americangeosciences.org/policy/annual-review.


Geoscientist magazine cover competition!

2019 will be the 100th anniversary of the first female Fellows of the Geological Society and to mark the centenary we’re opening up the cover of our membership magazine, Geoscientist, to your design ideas!

In May we will celebrate the centenary with a special issue, and we’d love the cover to feature an image celebrating women in geology, whether past or present, designed by you.

It’s up to you how you interpret the theme – send us a drawing of your favourite female geologist, a photo of yourself or your colleagues in the lab or in the field, an artwork which you feel represents the importance of diversity in the geosciences – anything you like!

Entry is free and open to all, with a deadline of Sunday 17 March.


Find out More  
History of the first female Fellows


Volunteers Needed for the AIPG Booth at the SME/CMA 2019 Annual Conference & Expo
 
Volunteer help needed at the AIPG booth!  It is a great way to network, connect with old friends, find internships and job openings, hear about new projects and services in the mining industry.  Also, you can take a break from walking around the exhibit hall. 
AIPG will be exhibiting at the SME/CMA Annual Conference & Expo in Denver, Colorado on  February 24 - 27. 2019. AIPG Headquarters is looking for volunteers to help staff our display booth in Denver, Colorado at the Denver Convention Center.  Exhibit days are as follows:

  • Sunday, February 24:                     4 PM - 6 PM

  • Monday, February 25:                  11 AM - 5:30 PM

  • Tuesday, February 26:                  11 AM - 5:30 PM

  • Wednesday, February 27:              8 AM - 12 PM

If you would like to volunteer, please sign up on the Volunteer Sheet or respond to this email. To request the 2019 SME Customer Exhibit Hall One-Day Pass, please respond to this email.  (www.smeannualconference.com).
This provides us with an excellent opportunity for public outreach.  It is a great chance to build our membership and talk about the benefits of AIPG.
Thank you for your assistance and support!  Our volunteers helps AIPG to accomplish our goals that we could not reach without you.
 
Dorothy Combs, dkc@aipg.org, AIPG Membership Services Coordinator


Call For Volunteers at GSA Section Meetings

We are looking for members to represent AIPG at the GSA 2019 Section Meetings this spring, which are listed below. For each meeting, we will need a member to accept receipt of the booth materials before the meeting and to send them back to the National office after the meeting. Please let us know if you plan to attend a Section Meeting and can take responsibility for the booth materials before and afterward. Once we have a person to ship the materials to, we can send out a volunteer sign up sheet for meeting attendees to staff the booth.

17-19 March: GSA Northeastern Section Meeting, Portland, Maine
25-27 March: GSA Joint South-Central, North Central & Rocky Mountain Sections Meeting, Manhattan, Kansas
28-29 March: GSA Southeastern Section Meeting, Charleston, South Carolina
15-17 May: GSA Cordilleran, Portland, Oregon
 
Thank you - Dorothy Combs, dkc@aipg.org, AIPG Membership Services Coordinator


 

EPWS survey on women scientists
The European Platform of Women Scientists EPWS is launching today a general survey on women scientists at the European level and we kindly invite you to participate. EPWS is representing the needs and concerns of women scientists in Europe and we wish to know what they are in 2018. The aims of this initiative are to:

  • collect the current needs of women scientists - at all career levels;

  • evaluate the professional networks of women scientists and know their expectations regarding these networks;

  • assist EPWS defining appropriate actions to be taken and policies to support;

  • help women researchers improving their working conditions and developing their careers.

This survey is intended for women scientists working in research institutions or in academia, public or private, members of an EPWS network or not. Please complete the survey before 31 December 2018 and disseminate it actively. | Read more  


FREE Subscription - EARTH Magazine

The American Geosciences Institute is turning 70. To celebrate the breadth and richness of geoscience community it represents, AGI will now provide FREE subscriptions to the digital edition of EARTH Magazine to anyone belonging to its 52 member societies. Subscriptions also include access to EARTH’s complete archive!

To subscribe go to https://digital.earthmagazine.org. There is no obligation and AGI will not sell or rent your personal information.

If you have any questions or need any assistance, please email John Rasanen at jr@earthmagazine.org.


 

Invitation from The Professional Geologist (TPG) 

TPG is AIPG's quarterly journal and is in need of technical articles (which will be peer-reviewed), articles about aspects of professional geological practice, section and other news of interest, anecdotes of fun or fear in the field, and commentary to stimulate discussion. You are invited to take the opportunity to publically express your point of view or explain work products related to the science, practice, and regulation of the profession of geology.

Please consider submitting a thought-provoking or informative article relating to your chosen profession or to the political issues that affect our profession. Send articles to
aipg@aipg.org. Past issues of TPG are available online - http://aipg.org/TPGPublic.


American Institute of Professional Geologists Partners with European Federation of Geologists to Enhance Continuing Education for Members

The American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG) and the European Federation of Geologists (EFG) have agreed to mutually recognize continuing education units (CEUs). This arrangement allows European Geologist (EurGeol) title holders and AIPG Certified Professional Geologists (CPGs) to seek CEUs from either organization, significantly expanding the course offerings to both groups.
Through this agreement, EurGeols may now benefit from additional pathways to the completion of their annual requirements, most notably the Geoscience Online Learning Initiative (GOLI), a collaboration between AIPG and the American Geosciences Institute (AGI). Through GOLI, AGI provides a platform for a growing library of webinars and on-demand courses, all of which are eligible for CEUs awarded by AIPG. 
The AIPG-EFG agreement also works in reverse: CPGs can fulfil their CEU requirements by enrolling in EurGeol courses, and CPGs that are based in Europe can now more easily complete the renewal requirements while remaining abroad.
AGI's Director of Communications and Technology, Dr. Christopher M. Keane, applauded the new agreement: "We are excited that AIPG and EFG have partnered to provide continuing education opportunities to an increasing number of professional geoscientists around the world. GOLI will be a critical part of this agreement, and this signifies that online learning is an exciting frontier for the geoscience community."

About AIPG - The American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG), founded in 1963, is the largest association dedicated to promoting geology as a profession. Learn more at www.aipg.org.

About EFG - The European Federation of Geologists (EFG) is a non-governmental, professional organisation with 26 national association members that aims to contribute to a safer and more sustainable use of the natural environment through the promotion of excellence in the application of geology and the creation of public awareness of the importance of geoscience for society. Learn more at https://eurogeologists.eu.

About AGI - The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is a nonprofit federation of 52 scientific and professional associations that represents more than 260,000 geoscientists. Founded in 1948, AGI provides information services to geoscientists, serves as a voice of shared interests in the profession, plays a major role in strengthening geoscience education, and strives to increase public awareness of the vital role the geosciences play in society's use of resources, resiliency to natural hazards, and interaction with the environment.


EFG officially recognises CPD training within the AGI/AIPG Geoscience Online Learning Initiative GOLI
 

EFG now officially recognises, within its own CPD system, the points (CEUs) awarded via the AGI/AIPG Geoscience Online Learning Initiative GOLI. GOLI offers indeed a variety of courses that are pertinent for people outside the United States and can provide you with an additional opportunity to fulfil your annual CPD requirements. In exchange for this now officialised recognition by EFG, the course providers offer the same registration conditions to European Geologist title holders as to Competent Persons registered with the AIPG. The next GOLI webinar “Geoscience Ethics Case Histories: Conflicts of Interest #1” will take place on 31 May 2018 at 1:00 PM EDT. Participants will earn 0.1 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for attending this 1-hour event. The webinar will feature a panel of experts who will discuss the ethics behind conflicts of interest in the geosciences. 


AIPG Coffee Mugs

AIPG White Ceramic Mug - 11 oz. with your choice of designs and handle color. Colorful AIPG logo on reverse side of each.
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Order from the AIPG Store online or call the office at 303-412-6205.


Oil Rig and Earth is Our Coloring Book T-Shirts

The AIPG Store has two new shirts available - order online - $17 for AIPG Members or $19 for Non-Members (includes S&H).

 



Geoscience in Your State
How does geoscience affect your state?

The AGI Geoscience Policy team created State Geoscience Information factsheets to inform geoscientists and decision makers on how geoscience impacts their state. These factsheets highlight geoscience areas including, employment, water, minerals, energy and hazards in each state. They also demonstrate how federal research agencies, such as the National Science Foundation, U.S. Geological Survey, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration contribute beneficial geoscience information to each state. If you have any questions on our state factsheets, please contact us at govt@americangeosciences.org
https://www.americangeosciences.org/policy/factsheet/states


NEW! Brunton Compass and Ore Car T-Shirt

The AIPG Store has a new shirt available with the Brunton Compass on the front - online store
$17 for AIPG Members or $19 for Non-Members (includes S&H).


 


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Geoscience Policy Monthly Review

The Monthly Review is part of a continuing effort to improve communications about the role of geoscience in policy.
Current and archived monthly reviews are available online. Subscribe to receive the Monthly Review directly.


AIPG Mentors and Mentees Program

Wanting to become a mentor or mentee? Log into you account and select "My Information" and place a checkmark in the Mentor or Mentee box or email us at aipg@aipg.org.
Students are encouraged to update their profile to include specialty codes since the majority of students have the specialty codes empty. Login and click on "My Information" to update.

NOTE: If you selected "Do Not Publish Info Online" on your profile your name will not show up in the search. You will need to update your profile under "My Information" to remove the check mark.

The Membership Directory is not to be disturbed or copied. It is intended to be a networking source for AIPG members only. AIPG Bylaws, Code of Ethics, and Policies apply to using the online directory.


Volunteer to Become an AIPG Associate Editor

Articles submitted for The Professional Geologist are reviewed by at least two associated editors before printed. AIPG Members that are interested in becoming an Associate Editor can fill out the required questionnaire. The questionnaire is in pdf format and can be filled out using the Adobe Reader hand tool. After you have filled out the questionnaire save it and email it to aipg@aipg.org.

Associate Editor Questionnaire

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