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All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, without the prior written consent of the copyright holder. Published in the United States of America. For more information on this document, please contact BGC staff:  \nBoard for Global EHS Credentialing  \n6005 W. St. Joe Hwy, Suite 300  \nLansing, MI 48917  \nPhone: (517) 321-2638  \nFax: (517) 321-4624  \nEmail: [applications@GoBGC.org](applications@GoBGC.org)  \n[URL:](URL: www.GoBGC.org)[ ](URL: www.GoBGC.org)[www.GoBGC.org](URL: www.GoBGC.org)  \n:HOFRPH«  \nI and the Directors of the Board for Global EHS Credentialing (BGC) would like to thank you for your interest in advancing your career by obtaining a BGC credential. We wish you success in achieving this tangible expression of your dedication to the health of your community.  \nThe Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP) certification program enables you to establish your professional level knowledge and skills in environmental practice. My BGC credential has provided opportunities that would not have been possible if I had not taken the time and effort required to achieve it. A BGC credential is a globally respected standard that is only granted to those who meet our education and experience requirements along with successfully completing an examination. Once granted, you can proudly use your BGC designation as long as you follow our certification maintenance process and uphold the BGC Code of Ethics.  \nOur staff is here to help you with any questions that might arise during your journey to join the BGC family. We are committed to world-class customer service and value your feedback on any areas of excellence or where we can improve.  \nAlan Leibowitz, CIH, CSP, FAIHA  \nBGC Chair (2021)  \nContents 2021  \nOverview ................................................................................................... 1  \nQualified Environmental Professional (QEP) 2  \nApplication Requirements .................................................................... 5  \nQualifications and Evaluation 6  \nEvaluation 6  \nConfidentiality 6  \nRecord Retention 6  \nAcademic Requirements 6  \nU.S. and Canadian Degrees 7  \nInternational Degrees 7  \nExperience Requirements 8  \nProfessional-Level Experience 8  \nExperience Equivalency 8  \nProfessional References 9  \nSubmitting References 9  \nUnqualified and Suspicious Documentation 9  \nEthics Requirement 10  \nReapplicants 10  \nApplication/Reapplication Deadlines 10  \nQEP Fees 11  \nEPI Fees 12  \nExamination Information .................................................................... 13  \nExamination Purpose and Format 14  \nExamination Scheduling 14  \nScheduling Your Appointment 14  \nOnline Scheduling 14  \nTelephone Scheduling 15  \nConfirmation Number 15  \nTest Site Location 15  \nConfirming Your Appointment 15  \nSpecial Arrangements for Candidates with Disabilities 15  \nMissed Appointments/Forfeitures 16  \nInclement Weather/Power Failure/Other Emergency 16  \nExamination Day 16  \nWhat to Bring 16  \nExamination Restrictions 17  \nSecurity 17  \nPersonal Belongings 17  \nCancellation and Rescheduling of Exams 17  \nProblems with PSI Scheduling and Testing 18  \nExamination Process 18  \nPractice Examination 18  \nTimed Examination 18  \nCandidate Comments 19  \nFollowing the Examination 19  \nExamination Scoring 19  \nNotification of Examination Results 19  \nConfidentiality 19  \nDuplicate Score Report 19  \nRe-Examination 19  \nObligations of Credential Holders 20  \nExamination Preparation .................................................................... 21  \nSample Questions 22  \nPublications and References 24  \nQ","cbCaiu14WlfZzCUH","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiu14WlfZzCUH","pdf",636240,48,"English","# Overview\n# Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP)\n# Application Requirements\n## Qualifications and Evaluation\n## Evaluation\n## Confidentiality\n## Record Retention\n## Academic Requirements\n## U.S. and Canadian Degrees\n## International Degrees\n## Experience Requirements\n## Professional-Level Experience\n## Experience Equivalency\n## Professional References\n## Submitting References\n## Unqualified and Suspicious Documentation\n## Ethics Requirement\n## Reapplicants\n## Application/Reapplication Deadlines\n# QEP Fees\n# EPI Fees\n# Examination Information\n## Examination Purpose and Format\n## Examination Scheduling\n## Scheduling Your Appointment\n## Online Scheduling\n## Telephone Scheduling\n## Confirmation Number\n## Test Site Location\n## Confirming Your Appointment\n## Special Arrangements for Candidates with Disabilities\n## Missed Appointments/Forfeitures\n## Inclement Weather/Power Failure/Other Emergency\n## Examination Day\n## What to Bring\n## Examination Restrictions\n## Security\n## Personal Belongings\n## Cancellation and Rescheduling of Exams\n## Problems with PSI Scheduling and Testing\n# Examination Process\n## Practice Examination\n## Timed Examination\n## Candidate Comments\n## Following the Examination\n## Examination Scoring\n## Notification of Examination Results\n# Confidentiality\n# Duplicate Score Report\n# Re-Examination\n# Obligations of Credential Holders\n# Examination Preparation\n## Sample Questions\n## Publications and References\n## QEP® Exam Blueprint\n# Other Information\n## EPI Eligibility Checklist\n## QEP Eligibility Checklist","[{\"question\":\"What is the Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP) credential and what does it require?\",\"answer\":\"The QEP is a multi-media, multi-disciplinary, fully accredited credential that requires environmental professionals to demonstrate broad perspective and the knowledge and skills to solve real-world problems. 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