The American Society of Power Engineers, Inc. (ASOPE®) is an independent third party licensing agency whose objective is to establish national standards and a formal structured level of competence for national and international recognition of the power engineer. ASOPE® is not a labor organization and is not affiliated with any other organizations. ASOPE® recognizes and promotes other organizations such as the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, National Association Power Engineers, National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors, and governmental regulatory agencies such as Environmental Protection Agency and OSHA.