Action | Develop regulations for a mandatory continuing education requirement for architect, professional engineer, and land surveyor licenses. |
Stage | Proposed |
Comment Period | Ended on 5/2/2008 |
Gentlemen:
Re: YOU ARE CREATING A MONSTER
I have given up my license in NC because of these unnecessary requirements. I was involved with self study and the state determined that I had to buy courses and take tests in order to keep my license up to date. I called the Executive Director in North Carolina ( who is not a PE ) and explained that I was studying things of interest to me. He told me that I could not do this and only could take courses that the Board approved ( and for which I had to pay large sums of money). SELF STUDY IS NOT ALLOWED.
I politely pointed out to this bureaucrat that he gave credit for Patent issuances WHICH IS ENTIRELY SELF STUDY.
I have worked privately the last four years doing research for a project that will begin this year in the Environmental field. This work is unique and beneficial. I am certain it will not meet your requirements.
If you pass this regulation I will give up my license.
Rod Smith, PE