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from six filings Mr. Bartel had made to the local health author- ity where he had relaxed setbacks from sewerage systems to drinking water sources based on his hydrogeological opinion. The Investigation Committee investigated the complaint and recommended a disciplinary inquiry. In lieu of proceeding to a disciplinary inquiry, Mr. Bartel signed a Consent Order admitting that he did not have the required competence in the field of hydrogeology and accepted as his penalty: 1. A reprimand; 2. To cease undertaking any hydrogeological services or providing any hydrogeological advice; 3. To undergo a practice review at his own expense; 4 To have his services relating to wastewater treatment and disposal systems peer reviewed for at least 12 months at his own expense; and 5. Payment of $5,000 towards APEGBC’s legal costs. Information on APEGBC's complaint procedure and copies of consent orders can be found on the APEGBC website under “Discipline and Enforcement.” Further information on the investigation and discipline processes can also be obtained by contacting Geoff Thiele at gthiele@apeg.bc.ca or 604.412.4852 or toll-free at 1.888.430.8035 ext. 4852.

Consent Dismissal Order – Dr. Rene Georges Abou-Rached, P.Eng., Vancouver, BC

The comments, findings and decisions of a BC Supreme Court Judge and a Supreme Court Registrar regarding Dr. Abou- Rached in the case of International Hi-Tech Industries v. Fanuc Robotics came to the attention of APEGBC and were provided to the Investigation Committee. The Investigation Committee decided to commence an investigation and appointed a sub- committee to review the material and provide a report with its recommendations to the Committee. Information was requested from Dr. Abou-Rached by the subcommittee. Dr. Abou-Rached’s response failed to satisfy the subcommittee and a discipline hear- ing was recommended. A Notice of Inquiry was served on Dr. Abou-Rached for failing to provide the Investigation Committee with information and records in his possession or control con- trary to section 30(4) of the Engineers and Geoscientists Act . In lieu of proceeding to a discipline inquiry, Dr. Abou- Rached and APEGBC signed a Consent Dismissal Order dismissing the charges in the Notice of Inquiry by consent without costs to either APEGBC or Dr. Abou-Rached. Consent Order – Richard (Dick) Bartel, P.Eng., Coldstream, BC APEGBC received a complaint regarding Mr. Bartel arising

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