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Notice of Public Rulemaking Hearing for the
Tennessee Board of Architectural and Engineering Examiners
Pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-1306(d), you are receiving this notice because you have elected to receive notification by e-mail of certain changes or potential changes to the law applicable to your profession.
The Tennessee Board of Architectural and Engineering Examiners (“Board”) will be conducting a Rulemaking Hearing on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 9:00 A.M. electronically via WebEx. Pursuant to the Tennessee Open Meetings Act (Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-44-101, et seq.), the above-referenced hearing is open to the public. If you have any comments regarding the rules, you may either submit your written comments in advance of the Rulemaking Hearing to Maria P. Bush, Associate Counsel at (615) 741-3072, electronically at Maria.P.Bush@tn.gov, or appear virtually at the rulemaking hearing to make your comments on the record. Those who wish to comment on this rule change at the meeting can email their name in advance to Maria.P.Bush@tn.gov. Alternatively, you may utilize the chat function during the meeting to be recognized on record.
A copy of the rules to be considered at the rulemaking hearing can be viewed online at:
https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/rules_filings/02-11-21.pdf
There are two methods by which you may join:
Method 1: Follow this link:
• https://tngov.webex.com/tngov/j.php?MTID=m60632fc71636553e7b5447dbbcbc1691
• Meeting number (access code): 185 868 4504
• Meeting password: qwA9nAjXG73
Method 2: Join by phone:
• Dial in: 1-415-655-0003
• Access code: 185 868 4504
This rule amendment outlines what activities constitute progressive experience in the practice of engineering. The Special Committee on Experience Evaluation of the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) has developed the guidelines for the work areas and skills an engineer intern must develop to obtain progressive engineering experience. Board members utilize these guidelines when evaluating exam applications, with greater weight being given to the Practical Application of Theory component. This list is available to licensees on the Board’s website and is utilized internally. In order for applicants to be properly notified of acceptable avenues of progressive experience, this rule is being amended to include the specific language denoting what activities qualify.
This rule amendment provides definitions for activities including, Practical Application of Theory, Management of Engineering, Communication Skills, and Social Implications of Engineering. As noted, this amendment will make a rule out of the guidelines for engineer qualifications the Board is currently utilizing.
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