 Andrew Herrmann, P.E., F.ASCE returned to Washington D.C. on October 29, 2008 to provide testimony on behalf of ASCE to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure regarding the need for infrastructure funding that would be included in a new economic recovery and job creation package. A full copy of his written testimony is provided on the ASCE website. Last month, Herrmann also provided testimony on behalf of ASCE to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works on bridge inspection and safety.
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On September 10, 2008, Andrew Herrmann, P.E., F.ASCE gave testimony in Washington D.C. before the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works regarding bridge inspection and safety. Herrmann voiced ASCE's enthusiastic support for S. 3338, the National Highway System Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection Act. This legislation would provide dedicated funding to the states to repair, rehabilitate, and replace structurally deficient bridges on the National Highway System. Additional details about the hearing and a full copy of written testimony are provided on the committee’s web site.
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 In April 2008, the New York City Council introduced an amendment to a long-standing requirement in the City Charter. The proposed legislation would eliminate the current requirement that the commissioner of the Department of Buildings (DOB) be a licensed professional engineer or a registered architect. On May 19, 2008, the Met Section sent a  letter to the New York City Council listing several points in opposition to that bill, which is designated as Intro. 775. In August 2008, an amended version of the draft bill was submitted to the City Council. The amended bill, Intro. 775A, requires that either the commissioner or the first deputy commissioner to be a licensed engineer or architect.
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Carol J. Patterson, Esq., Partner, Zetlin & De Chiara LLP
Tara B. Mulrooney, Esq., Senior Associate, Zetlin & De Chiara LLP
Eye On Albany
While the press often focuses on gridlock in Albany, engineers should be aware that a number of the bills introduced in the New York State Legislature this year could have a significant impact on the practice of engineering. This article summarizes the most noteworthy.
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