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Travis Stravasnik
The Board for Geologist and Geophysicists (Board) issued a Citation and Fine of $2,500 on November 13, 2007 to Mr. Travis Stravasnik for violation of sections 7872(a) and 7872(h) of the Business and Professions Code (unlicensed professional practice of geology).
Mr. Stravasnik prepared a letter report entitled "Results of a Limited Subsurface Investigation," dated December 13, 2001 (Letter Report) signed as "Travis L. Stravasnik, Senior Staff Environmental Scientist," for Ninyo and Moore. This Letter Report was submitted to the County of San Diego, Department of Environmental Health on April 16, 2007.
The Letter Report signed by Mr. Stravasnik demonstrates that he practiced geology in the State of California without a California Professional Geologist license. Consequently, Mr. Stravasnik violated Business and Professions Code section 7872(a) when he engaged in the practice of geology without a license. These violations constitute grounds for disciplinary action under Business and Professions Code section 7872(a) and section 7872(h).
Mr. Stravasnik demonstrated cooperation with the Board’s goal of public protection by identifying facts during his citation informal conference on January 8, 2008 related to his unlicensed practice of geology identified in the citation issued to him. Further, Mr. Sean McGoey (see separate enforcement action summary) took the lead responsibility for the improper issuance of the Letter Report, consequently Mr. Stravasnik’s fine amount was reduced to $1,500.
In accordance with section 125.9(d) of the Business and Professions Code, payment of the fine does not constitute admission of the violation charged and represents satisfactory resolution of the matter. Mr. Stravasnik paid the fine and the case was closed on January 11, 2008.
