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This ER supersedes ER 1110-1-8152, Professional Registration, Dated 8 August 1995.
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY ER 1110-1-8152
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
CEMP/CECW Washington, D.C. 20314-1000
Regulation
No. 1110-1-8152 24 January 2012
Engineering and Design
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION AND SIGNATURE ON DESIGN DOCUMENTS
1. Purpose. This regulation provides policy and guidance on professional registration of
USACE civilian team members in all occupations included in career program (CP)-18
(Engineers & Scientists – Resources & Construction). The regulation also provides policy and
guidance on compliance with individual state professional registration requirements by registered
professionals in USACE, Architect-Engineer (A-E) firms and Design-Build contractors.
2. Applicability. This regulation applies to all USACE organizations.
3. References.
a. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 36.
b. AR 690-950, Civilian Personnel - Career Management.
c. ER 690-1-1212, Civilian Personnel - Professional Registration as A Selective Placement
Factor.
d. CEHR-D Human Resources Policy Memo dated 18 May 2007, subject: Payment of
Expenses to Obtain Professional Credentials.
e. CECC-ZA legal opinion dated 6 November 1992, subject: State Regulation of Corps “In-
House” Engineering Work.
4. Objectives
. The objectives of the USACE professional registration policy are to improve the
professional capabilities and public credibility of USACE professional staff, encourage
appropriate career development activities by CP-18 members, improve technical competence,
promote professional responsibility, and enhance USACE capabilities to deliver innovative and
sustainable solutions to the Nation’s engineering challenges.
5. Policy
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a. General. Registration of professionals is required by states to protect the public’s health,
welfare, safety, and property. The USACE supports these purposes, although USACE as an
element of the Federal Government is not legally required to comply with state law in this area.
