LEGAL & COMPLIANCE
Independence, professional boundaries, and ethical standards
Code of Ethical Conduct
AA GeoEnvironmental, LLC, our independence is the cornerstone of trust. We adhere to the highest professional standards and operate under stringent ethical principles to ensure that every engagement is conducted with honesty, scientific integrity, and complete neutrality for clients who value transparency and scientific credibility. All reviews follow industry-recognized best practices for geoscience and environmental science & engineering evaluation. Opinions and interpretations are based on available data, stated assumptions, and professional judgment at the time of review. Our engagement is characterized by our dedication to professional objectivity.
Our Professional Commitment
Independent Technical Insight
Free from external influence, ensuring unbiased recommendations.
Scientific & Analytic Rigor
Industry best practices are applied to every review.
Clear Confident Communication
Findings are concise, actionable, and aligned with your decision needs.
Trust & Confidentiality
All client materials remain securely protected. Your confidence in the reliability of the work is our highest priority.
Conflict of Interest Assurrance
Objectivity is essential in environmental decision-making process. AA GeoEnvironmental only performs document-based technical reviews that do not influence regulatory decisions. To preserve full independence, AA GeoEnvironmental:
- Conducts a formal COI screening prior to accepting any engagement.
- Avoids involvement in regulatory determinations or enforcement efforts.
- Maintains separation from public-authority decision roles.
- Offers peer review that enhances your primary consultants and protect decision quality.
- Field activities and regulatory submissions remain with your designated consultant of record.
This framework ensures that your team receives a neutral third-party perspective to foster more robust and justifiable results.
Focused Technical Scope
Our expertise is intentionally focused. We provide independent technical review and advisory services and do not prepare or seal engineering drawings, develop remedial designs, or act as the geologist-of-record or engineer-of-record. We offer document-centric technical review, including:
- Geologic, hydrogeologic, geophysical, and geochemical.
- Vadose zone, groundwater, & contaminants (PFAS) modeling.
- Groundwater monitoring report.
- Geophysical and geohazard reporting.
- Environmental site assessment (ESA) Phase I/II document.
- Indoor air and vapor intrusion modeling.
- Environmental QA/QC data interpretation.
- Geostatistical and statistical data interpretation.
Clients retain their consultant of record for fieldwork, regulatory interaction, and design implementation. Our work products are intended to support your internal decisions and professional judgement. We enhance — not substitute — the core project team.
Confidentiality & Data Handling
All client materials are treated as confidential and handled in accordance with professional confidentiality standards. Received documents are managed through secure, encrypted systems. No project information is shared without explicit written consent. Digital storage and data transfers follow widely accepted cybersecurity practices. Your files are uploaded securely and stored securely.
Confidentiality agreements are available upon request prior to the exchange of sensitive or proprietary information.
Engagement Process
Independent review designed to be simple, clear, and fast:
- Document transfer via secure upload.
- Scope confirmation and COI clearance.
- Review and consultation (3–7 business days typical).
- Delivery of written findings and recommendations.
Clients remain fully in control of decisions and regulatory pathways.
Intellectual Property
Contents, explanations, analyses, and materials developed by AA GeoEnvironmental and presented on this website are the intellectual property of AA GeoEnvironmental unless otherwise attributed. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution is prohibited.
Professional Services Disclaimer
Information presented on this website is intended solely for general informational purposes and should not be considered as legal, science, engineering, or regulatory advice. Services are delivered exclusively through a formal written agreement that outlines the scope, limitations, and responsibilities involved.