Have You Checked the Resources Page Lately?
Log in using your user name and password to find out the latest information on high risk rural road applications. If you have data that you would like to contribute, please contact Elmore County Engineer Richie Beyer, CEA.

Alabama OneCall Sponsoring Statewide Educational Sessions
Alabama OneCall is sponsoring Gas Pipeline Safety Awareness Meetings to discuss gas distribution and transmission pipeline safety, damage prevention, and how to handle a pipeline emergency. This educational opportunity is open to everyone, especially those who operate mechanized equipment for maintenance and construction purposes. Topics discussed include the use of Alabama OneCall prior to excavation and other damage prevention activities; possible hazards associated with unintended releases from a pipeline facility; physical indications that such a release may have occurred; what steps should be taken for public safety in the event of a pipeline release; and how to report such an event. Click here for information on how to register and locations of the sessions.

How Many Hours Do YOU Have?
If you aren't sure just how many certificate hours you have, or how many you need to receive your certificate, click here. If you are short a few classes in order to receive your certification, then sign up for one of the classes before the end of the year. You still have time!

New Jobs Posted
Be sure to check out the new jobs that have been recently posted to the County Job Listings page.

2008-09 Associate Members Now Online...
Check out the 2008-09 Associate Members! Click here to go to the revised Associate Members' page. The 2008-09 Associate Members have been revised to reflect the new Gold, Silver and Bronze members. If your favorite vendor is not listed, please download an Associate Membership Application and have your vendor join this very exclusive club. Membership definitely has its privileges!

Barbour County Engineer Named Engineer of the Year
Patrick McDougald, CEA, wasn't expecting to hear his name called at the 2008 ACEA Annual Conference as Engineer of the Year. In fact, he was watching someone else to see the look on HIS face when his name was called. Click here to read the full story...

NTSB Makes Recommendation on Gusset Plates in Steel Truss Bridges
The National Transportation Safety Board made a recommendation to the Federal Highway Administration on gusset plates in steel truss bridges as the result of an interim finding from its investigation of the I-35W bridge collapse in Minneapolis. Click here for the formal letter recommendation to the Administrator. Click here for the Technical Advisory in response to NTSB's recommendation.

The Technical Advisory looks ahead and retrospectively in a responsible and measured manner to assure the safety of the public. As you work with the Alabama Department of Transportation on this Technical Advisory, please keep in mind the specific findings of the NTSB that focus on significant changes in stresses on truss bridges through permanent modifications or temporary loadings, which include permit loads.

New Procedure Approved for Annual Maintenance Programs
Counties may now ask the Alabama Department of Transportation to remove certain road and bridge projects from the annual inspection conducted by ALDOT. The application procedure, which has been approved by the Department as well as ACCA and ACEA, is designed to remove the inspection requirement from those projects that otherwise require inspection, but have exceeded their useful life, are under the responsibility of a municipality, or "otherwise are considered candidated for removal." The policy outlines the specific circumstances justifying the removal of the projects.

If you would like to know more about this new ALDOT procedure, click here for the latest copy of ACEA Today . This First Quarter 2008 issue contains information about the Road and Bridge Tour, ACEA's Flood Plain Committee, and ACCA's District Meeting Schedule. Download your copy today!

County Engineer Educational Program
The Engineers education program includes 10 courses of 12 hours each. A total of 84 hours (or seven courses) will be required to complete the certificate program. You may choose any seven of the courses to complete the 84 required hours.  View a copy of the current course schedule.

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