The current regulations state that specific inspections are to be performed by a licensed professional engineer, such as annual inspections, inspections during construction, and inspections after overtopping or emergency spillway damage.  However, the qualifications of the licensed professional engineer are not specified in 4VAC50-20.  The State should consider adding guidance or regulations regarding professional engineer qualifications for dam safety inspections, such as a minimum number of cumulative years in dam engineering.  Federal agencies, such as FERC, impose similar requirements for dam inspectors.