CR 19-075 Rule Text

Summary of factual data and analytical methodologies:

The Professional Engineer Section of the Examining Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, Professional Engineers, Designers, and Professional Land Surveyors closely reviewed A-E 4 and the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) model administrative rules to develop the proposed rule revisions.

Analysis and supporting documents used to determine effect on small business or in preparation of economic impact analysis:

The proposed rules were posted for a period of 14 days to solicit public comment on economic impact, including how the proposed rules may affect businesses, local government units, and individuals. No comments were received.

Fiscal Estimate and Economic Impact Analysis:

The Fiscal Estimate and Economic Impact Analysis is attached.

Effect on small business:

These proposed rules do not have an economic impact on small businesses, as defined in s. 227.114 (1), Stats. The Department’s Regulatory Review Coordinator may be contacted by email at [e-mail] or by calling [phone].

Agency contact person:

Helen Leong, Administrative Rules Coordinators, Department of Safety and Professional Services, Division of Policy Development, 4822 Madison Yards Way, P.O. Box 8366, Madison, Wisconsin 53705-8366; telephone [phone]; email at [e-mail].

Place where comments are to be submitted and deadline for submission:

Comments may be submitted to Helen Leong, Administrative Rules Coordinator, Department of Safety and Professional Services, Division of Policy Development, 4822 Madison Yards Way, P.O. Box 8366, Madison, Wisconsin 53705-8366; telephone [phone], or by email to [e-mail]. Comments must be received on or before 1:00 pm on October 8, 2019 to be included in the record of rule-making proceedings.

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TEXT OF RULE

Section 1. A-E 4.015 is created to read:

A-E 4.015 Definitions. In this chapter:

(1)

“ABET” means the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

(2)

“NCEES” means the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying.

Section 2. A-E 4.02 (title) is amended to read:

A-E 4.02 (title) Application for registration Applications.

Section 3. A-E 4.02 is renumbered A-E 4.02 (1) and amended to read:

A-E 4.02 (1) An applicant who files an application but who does not comply with a request for information related to the application within one year from the date of the request shall may be required to file a new application and fee.

Section 4. A-E 4.02 (2) is created to read:

A-E 4.02 (2) A renewal applicant shall comply with s. A-E 2.05 and ch. A-E 13.

Section 5. A-E 4.025 is created to read:

A-E 4.025 Application for an engineer-in-training certificate. (1) An applicant for engineer-in-training is required to submit all of the following:

(a) Evidence of a passing score of a fundamentals examination, in accordance with s. A-E 4.07 (1m) (a).

(b) Transcripts verifying the applicant’s education and training, or a specific record of experience satisfactory to the professional engineer section to meet the requirements of s. 443.05, Stats.

(2) Submission of a properly executed and issued NCEES record with verification may be accepted as evidence of the information that is required by the professional engineer section.

Section 6. A-E 4.026 (1) (e), (1) (f), (2) (d), (2) (e), and (2m) are created to read:

A-E 4.026 (1) (e) References from at least 5 individuals having personal knowledge of the applicant's engineering work, 3 or more of whom are registered professional engineers, one of whom has served as supervisor in responsible charge of the applicant's engineering work.

(f) A chronological history of the applicant's employment.

(2) (d) References from at least 5 individuals having personal knowledge of the applicant's engineering work, 3 or more of whom are registered professional engineers, one of whom has served as supervisor in responsible charge of the applicant's engineering work.

(e) A chronological history of the applicant's employment.

(2m) NCEES record. Submission of a properly executed and issued NCEES record with verification may be accepted as evidence of the information that is required by the professional engineer section.

Section 7. A-E 4.03 (title) is amended to read:

A-E 4.03 (title) Engineering experience requirements for the professional engineer application. 

Section 8. A-E 4.03 (intro.) is renumbered A-E 4.03 (1g) (a) and amended to read:

A-E 4.03 (1g) (a) Qualifying experience. To qualify as satisfactory experience in engineering work for the purpose of meeting requirements of s. 443.04, Stats., an applicant's experience shall include the application of engineering principles and data and shall demonstrate an applicant's progressive development of competence to do engineering work. The experience shall be acquired in the areas of engineering practice listed in subs. (1) to (7) or in other areas of engineering practice or academic course work which in the opinion of the board provides the applicant with a knowledge of engineering principles and data at least equivalent to that which would be acquired by experience in the areas of practice listed. Experience in all areas listed is not required.

Section 9. A-E 4.03 (1) (b) and (d) are created to read:

A-E 4.03 (1) (b) The experience shall be acquired under the supervision of a registered professional engineer and in the areas of engineering practice listed in subs. (1r) to (7), or acquired in other areas of engineering practice or academic course work which in the opinion of the section provides the applicant with a knowledge of engineering principles and data at least equivalent to that which would be acquired by experience in the areas of practice listed. Experience gained under the technical supervision of an unregistered individual may be considered if the appropriate credentials of the unregistered supervisor are submitted to the section.

(d) Experience in all areas listed is not required. Not more than one year of satisfactory experience credit may be granted for any calendar year.

Section 10. A-E 4.03 (1) is renumbered A-E 4.03 (1r).

Section 11. A-E 4.04 is repealed.

Section 12. A-E 4.05 (title), (1) (intro.), (a), (b), (c), and (d) and (2) are renumbered A-E 4.026 (title), (1) (intro.), (a), (b), (d), and (c) and (2) and amended to read:

A-E 4.026  Requirements Application for registration as a professional engineer.

(1)  Four year course of study. A four year course of study requires An applicant for professional engineer based on a four-year course of study is required to submit all of the following:

(a) A transcript verifying the applicant’s bachelor of science degree (B.S.) in engineering from a school or college of engineering accredited by the engineering accreditation commission of the accreditation board for engineering and technology (EAC/ Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET) in engineering of not less than 4 years, or a diploma of graduation in engineering of not less than 4 years deemed by the professional engineer section to be equivalent to a B. S. bachelor of science degree in engineering from an EAC/ Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET accredited school or college of engineering.

(b) A specific record of 4 or more years of experience in accordance with s. A-E 4.03 within the 10 years preceding the application in engineering work of a character satisfactory to the professional engineer section indicating that the applicant is competent to be placed in responsible charge of engineering work. Experience gained in obtaining a master's degree in engineering and experience gained in obtaining a Ph.D. in engineering or in an engineering related program shall each be deemed equivalent to one year of qualifying experience.

(d) Successful Evidence of successful completion of the a fundamentals of engineering examination and the a principles and practice of engineering examination, in accordance with s. A-E 4.07 (1m).

(2) Two year course of study. A 2 year course of study requires An applicant for professional engineer based on a 2-year course of study is required to submit all of the following:

(a) An A transcript verifying the applicant’s associate degree in engineering related course of study from a technical school or college accredited by the engineering technology accreditation commission of the accreditation board for engineering and technology (ETAC/ Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET) in an engineering related course of study of not less than 2 years. This shall be deemed equivalent to a degree from a technical school or college approved by the professional engineer section.

(b) A specific record of 6 or more years of experience in accordance with s. A-E 4.03 within the 10 years preceding the application in engineering work of a character satisfactory to the professional engineer section indicating that the applicant is competent to be placed in responsible charge of engineering work.

(c) Successful Evidence of successful completion of the a fundamentals of engineering examination and the a principles and practice of engineering examination, in accordance with s. A-E 4.07 (1m).