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March 18, 2022
In This Issue
Focus on Compliance Feature Article
Corpus Christi Regional Advisory Conference
New and Reappointed Board Members
Board and Committee Meetings
Exam News
Webinars and Outreach
Agency Vacancies
 
 
Focus on Compliance
Signing and Sealing Professional Work

The Board’s primary requirements regarding all professional engineering and land surveying work is that it is done competently and ethically, that it meets all applicable codes and standards, and that it protects the health and welfare of the public. To ensure engineering and surveying work is done in a manner consistent with these requirements, all work must be done directly by or under the direct supervision of the professional responsible for the work. Engineers and surveyors demonstrate this control and oversight has occurred by adding their official seal and signature to their final work product before it is released from their control.
As part of our ongoing commitment to education and outreach we are adding a new section to our eNewsletters related to compliance, enforcement and ethics issues. We will cover a different topic each newsletter as a reminder and example of the importance of different aspects of your professional practice. 

If you have suggestions about a topic for us to consider addressing in a future issue, please email your idea to the Board at: info@pels.texas.gov

Corpus Christi Regional Advisory Conference
March 28, 2022, 9:30-3:00 CDT
Free Conference & Lunch!
As part of its ongoing commitment to engagement and outreach, the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (TBPELS) is sponsoring the TBPELS Regional Advisory Conference in Corpus Christi, TX.

Register today at https://pels.texas.gov/corpus
The deadline is March 21, 2022!
New and Reappointed
Board Members
On January 13, 2022, Governor Greg Abbott appointed Karen Friese, P.E. and reappointed Albert Cheng and Catherine H. Norwood, P.E. to TBPELS for terms set to expire on September 26, 2027. Karen Friese, P.E. of Austin is the President and CEO of K Friese & Associates, Inc.

For further information, go to the official Press Release.
 
Karen Friese, P.E.
Board and Committee Meetings
February 9-10, 2022, Board Meeting
Meeting was held virtually and streamed via YouTube. Agendas, minutes, and recordings are available at https://pels.texas.gov/boardmeetings.htm
Disciplinary Actions 
All enforcement actions approved in the Board meeting are posted on the TBPELS website. Enforcement actions are reported based on the date of the Board meeting at which the actions were taken. http://pels.texas.gov/disciplinary.htm

Future Meetings
The next meetings will be held from May 11-12, 2022. Refer to our website for agendas and links to attend the meetings.

Previous Meeting Recordings
The meeting recordings have been posted on the agency's YouTube Channel. Viewing these recordings or attending the live stream qualifies for continuing education credit under the category of self-directed study. A maximum of five credit hours may be accrued for engineer self-directed study. The maximum credit for surveyors is four hours.
Exam News
Engineer Exams

Land Surveyor Exams

NCEES seeks Professional Surveyors for Exam Development
NCEES is currently seeking licensed professional surveyors and mapping scientists to participate in a professional activities and knowledge study, or PAKS, for the Principles and Practice of Surveying (PS) exam. The results of this study will be used to update the exam’s specifications.
Webinars and Outreach
TBPELS provides online outreach presentations at no charge to license holders, associations, societies, and companies.
The following guidelines are followed:
  • The default method of presentation is via webinar.
  • A minimum of 50 attendees is recommended for a face-to-face presentation request.
  • All requests are subject to review and approval.
  • Request processing can take up to 14 working days.
  • Please submit your request at least three (3) weeks prior to the proposed date of the event.
  • Rescheduling will require a new request.
  • Presentations are typically 1 hour in length.

Request an event by clicking on the link below.

Engineer and Surveyor Ethics Webinars
The next webinar is April 14, 2022 at 10 a.m. CDT
The Board is offering these one-hour, free ethics webinars to assist license and registration holders with meeting their ethics requirements. Each webinar provides an up-to-date overview of agency activities, case studies, and a review of professional ethics topics. Registration is open.
Agency Vacancies
We have openings for an Investigator II and Program Specialist. For job descriptions and instructions to apply visit:
TBPELS Board Members:
Dr. Sina K. Nejad, P.E., P.Eng. - Chair
Catherine Norwood, P.E. - Vice-Chair
Ademola Adejokun, P.E. - Secretary
Kiran Shah - Treasurer

Albert Cheng
Karen Friese, P.E.
Coleen M. Johnson, R.P.L.S.
Mark J. Neugebauer, R.P.L.S., L.S.L.S.
Rolando Rubiano, P.E.
Dr. Marguerite McClinton Stoglin
Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
1917 S. Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78741
Phone: 512-440-7723

TBPELS | 1917 S Interstate 35 | Austin, TX 78741 US

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