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NAEP Code of Ethics A Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice for Environmental Professionals

NAEP Code of Ethics A Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice for Environmental Professionals. History. 1975 Founders Subscribed 1978 Revised to Present Form 2002 Full Review. NAEP Code of Ethics. Code of Ethics Standards of Practice For Environmental Professionals. Objectives.

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NAEP Code of Ethics A Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice for Environmental Professionals

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  1. NAEPCode of EthicsA Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice for Environmental Professionals

  2. History • 1975 Founders Subscribed • 1978 Revised to Present Form • 2002 Full Review

  3. NAEP Code of Ethics • Code of Ethics • Standards of Practice • For Environmental Professionals

  4. Objectives • Personal and Professional ethics • Practice according to this code • Fidelity to the public • Benefit of mankind

  5. Creed • Recognize and reconcile needs • Promote balance between natural and man-made • Preserve present and future values

  6. Definition Ethics: • Discipline: good and bad & moral duty and obligation • A set of moral principles or values • A theory or system of moral values • The principles of conduct governing an individual or a group

  7. Definition Ethical: • Of or relating to ethics • Conforming to accepted especially professional standards of conduct Synonym: see Moral

  8. Definition Moral: • Principles of right and wrong • Right behavior • One’s conscience • Right and wrong action

  9. Ethics I will: • Be responsible for data validity • Encourage research, planning, design, management and review • Examine all potential conflicts of interest

  10. Ethics I will not: • Condone misrepresentation of work • Engage in dishonest or discriminatory conduct • Accept contingent fees

  11. Guidance for Practice I will: • Encourage early environmental planning • Recognize total environmental management • Incorporate best principles and practices

  12. Guidance for Practice I will: • Conduct work areas for which I am qualified • Encourage and recognize professional participation • Utilize interdisciplinary teams • Seek and respect communication

  13. Guidance for Practice I will: • Be consistent with governing laws etc. • Encourage early and open public participation • Ensure technical and economic feasibility

  14. Professional Development I will: • Assist in maintaining integrity and competence • Encourage education and R&D

  15. Professional Development I will not: • Lobby in the name of NAEP • Advertise in a manner to discredit the profession

  16. For Additional InformationContact Environmental Ethics Committee NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONALS 1-888-251-9902 

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