Ethic Statement:
The Code
of Ethics from the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) was
applied to the research project of bioremediation. The issues of research integrity, use of
laboratory animals, and related social questions (genetic testing) are covered
under their code of ethics.
The NSPE
abides by this: “Code of Ethics is the
result of extensive study and deliberation by the NSPE Board of Ethical Review,
the review of the codes of ethics of engineering societies and those of other professions,
and consultations with a broad cross section of the engineering profession. A
code of ethics is not a static document; its purpose is to live and breathe
with the profession it serves. Experience and changed circumstance will require
continual review and revision of this Code of Ethics to reflect the growing
understanding of engineering professionalism in public service. Comments and
suggestions from all members of the engineering profession are solicited toward
this end.”