PENC State Government, Licensure, and Ethics Links

NCSU Industrial Extension Services has a wealth of events and training courses that offer a chance to earn professional development hours in a variety of topics including Energy Management, Project Management, and Health & Safety.

NC Law on Procurement of Architectural, Engineering, and Surveying Services (The following section of the North Carolina General Statutes is often called the Mini-Brooks Act in reference to similar federal statutes on procurement which were sponsored by a Congressman Brooks) (8/14/2006)

NC Floodplain Mapping Program Begins Review of CLOMRs and LOMRs in North Carolina North Carolina will begin reviewing North Carolina CLOMRs and LOMRs (except Charlotte) under the terms of a pilot program with FEMA. Details on the new review process are detailed in the attached document. (07/12/2006)

Sedimentation and Erosion Control Permit Submittal Letter This letter from PENC's representation on the NC Sediment Control Commission details concerns about work quality concerns in permit applications and other enforcement area and is reading for engineers preparing or supervising preparation of Sedimentation and Erosion Control Permits and other submittal documents. (10/03/2005)

North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors is responsible for the administration and regulation of the professions of engineering and land surveying in North Carolina. The Board reviews applications, administers examinations, licenses qualified applicants, and regulates the Professional practice of the licensees throughout the State. Complaints are investigated, and those requiring further action are scheduled for a hearing before the Board.

NSPE Code of Ethics has been recently revised (January 2006). We recommend engineers download and discuss the new Code of Ethics with your engineering peers.