Having been a Professional Engineeer for some 45 years I comment only with regard to the practice of engineering. As a professional I feel it is my responsibility to maintain a current awareness of engineering tools and techniques and I have endeavored to do so. However, I realize there are those who speak of "finishing my education" when they get a bachelors degree in engineering. Thus a mandatory program is necessary. Such a program is likely to be resisted by engineers who have been in practice for many years, but we are the ones who need it most. With regard to the cost, 16 hours of continuing education every two years is only one day a year. That is a minimum effort to stay abreast of changes and advances in engineering. Even a small practice should be able to make such an investment in order to stay competitive. My biggest concern about the proposed regulation is who offers the training, is the content relevant and timely and who certifies the value of the training to the practicing engineer. Some groups see a business opportunity to offer "continuing education" that is of limited value. I do not believe that faculty of engineering colleges are necessarily the best to offer continuing education.