DOT proposal would in general mandate installing automatic valves in pipelines with diameters greater than 6 in.

The public supports licensing for A-E professions, according to a national survey.

Miyamoto International, a seismic structural engineer, is opening a permanent office in Ponce, Puerto Rico, to offer its services to public and private entities to help with the repair and seismic strengthening of buildings damaged in the earthquake on Jan. 7.