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As part of her latest budget proposal, Governor Rell is proposing that the state abolish the Board of Examiners for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors and 69 other boards and commissions.

If enacted, this proposal would cripple the engineering profession and negatively impact many businesses and government agencies in Connecticut which depend upon the services of PEs to protect the public health and safety as well as build our economy.

This ill-conceived proposal doesn't seem to eliminate the PE license. In fact, she is also proposing to increase license fees across the board. However,  it will prevent the state from approving new PEs and disciplining the  profession.

The Governor and leaders of the General Assembly will be meeting Monday to negotiate a compromise budget for the next two years. It is essential that you contact the Governor's office and your state legislators to protest this ill-conceived measure.

Click here for draft letter to Governor Rell.

Click here for draft letter to your legislators.

The Governor's Steering Committee on Climate Change has created an Adaptation  Subcommittee, in accordance with the requirements of Public Act 08-98. This Subcommittee will assess the impacts of climate change on infrastructure, natural resources and ecological habitats, public health, and agriculture. Representatives from CSPE and ACEC/CT have been asked to serve on the Infrastructure Adaptation Subcommittee. Click here for more information.

Government Affairs is an integral part of the mission of CSPE. Federal, state and local laws and regulations effect every Engineer’s work and career. As professionals, Engineers have a responsibility to actively participate in the process of government. Every day, government agencies and elected representatives must make decisions which require the input of Engineers.

Link to Connecticut General Assembly for latest legislative information. http://www.cga.ct.gov/

Link to Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection for licensing applications, complaint information, how to order a list of PEs and other professionals and an on-line check of licensed individuals and firms. [http://www.state.ct.us/dcp/]

Link to State of Connecticut Home Page [http://www.state.ct.us/index.asp]

Steven D. Trinkaus, P.E. Civil Engineer

TRINKAUS ENGINEERING, LLC

Experts in Low Impact Development Analysis & Design

Certified Professional in Erosion & Sediment Control

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114 HUNTER’S RIDGE ROAD SOUTHBURY, CT 06488

203−264−4558 203−264−4559 (fax)

E−mail: strinkaus@earthlink.net

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