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With ACEC’s strong support, President Bill Clinton signed into law the Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st Century (popularly known as AIR 21). for construction. This amendment was in response to the EPA’s regulatory actions after construction grants had already been approved, which effectively delayed or derailed many water infrastructure projects. ACEC continues to address the nation’s water needs through increased funding for the State Revolving Fund programs. In addition, the Council was successful in 2009 in helping to secure $7.4 billion in new funding for water and wastewater projects. rules on federally funded design projects. Starting with passage of the National Highway System Designation Act in 1995, through TEA-21 in 1998 and culminating with the F.Y. 2006 Transportation-Treasury Appropriations bill, ACEC-backed legislation has required states to use uniform rules based on the Federal Acquisition Regulations. When fully implemented at the state level, this effort will greatly ease compliance burdens faced by engineering firms, resulting in cost savings for both firms and government agencies, better project delivery and improved oversight of the federal-aid program. Uniform, FAR-Based Procurement Rules Between 1995 and 2006, ACEC achieved a major public policy goal through passage of successive pieces of legislation requiring state departments of transportation to use federal procurement Student Loan Forgiveness for Engineers In 2008, the Council secured a new student loan forgiveness program for engineers, as an area of “national need,” in the Higher Education Opportunity Act. In response to growing concern over the decline in the number of engineering students graduating from U.S. colleges and universities, the legislation, which ACEC helped draft in 2007 The Kansas City Junction, winner of ACEC’s Engineering Excellence Grand Award in Transportation. Congratulations ACEC on your 100th year! And congratulations to our own Ed Mulcahy, Chairman, 2005-2006 d congratulations 02 2005-2006 We are your total transportation consulting company. www.transystems.com 800-800-5261 From one transportation champion to another 40 ENGiNEEriNG iNc. march / april 2009

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From ACEC to You
100 Years of Influence and Excellence
The Value of Membership
Public Policy Achievements
Business Education Leadership
ACEC Member Organization Map
Celebrating Engineering Excellence
Annual Convention Preview
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Engineering Inc. - March/April 2009 - 100 Years of Influence and Excellence
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Engineering Inc. - March/April 2009 - The Value of Membership
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Engineering Inc. - March/April 2009 - Celebrating Engineering Excellence
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