– Preface –

    This ‘Supplemental Resource’ (SR) presents select information including common acronyms, abbreviations, symbols, chemical formulas, a select glossary of terms with definitions, and associated resources used by BO^e.  

The SR is designed as a resource for use by BO^e’s associates and its clients. The SR is designed primarily for use in a digital format; however, is formatted such that it may be presented in a printed format.  Authorized cd-roms & printed copies may be available from BO^e. 

Access to the entire SR is available on BO^e’s informational blog at http://boeresource.wordpress.com or via cd-rom.  The digital versions allow you to search its content to find abbreviations, acronyms, symbols, synonyms, using a search engine.   The SR is best used via cd-rom with an internet connection because it contains numerous hyper-indexed links to other  available sites. 

Style conventions used by BO^e are generally consistant with those commonly used in industry; however, some modifications may exist.  For additional information on BO^e’s style conventions see the ancillary section entitled Conventions.

This SR is presented to BO^e’s associates for use in concert with other documents presented as instruments of service according to contracted which includes BO^e’s general terms and conditions & license agreements – see the section entitled Legal Conditions.  Where accessed for free use via the internet, its use is provided under the general terms and conditions in effect at the time of use as provided in the Legal section of the website.  This document is copyright © protected & rights are strictly enforced by Christopher C. Boe, PG. 

Information presented herein are believed to have been accurate at the time of entry.  Some standards, action levels, regulations and statutes change with time.  Resource referenences and often convienient links to website resources are provided that the user may verify that information presented is current. 

BO^e presents links to a variety of supplemental resources including calculators, reference materials, glossarys, dictionaries, encyclopedias, etc., which are provided by others.  BO^e has not verified the accuracy of other’s work and use of these resources is at the discretion of the user. 

The SR is designed to be a growing and evolving volume which is consistently updated and expanded.  Currently, the SR is presented in an ‘Initial Draft’ (or beta) format and is anticipated to have errors, ommissions, & typographical errors.   Periodically, BO^e publishes updated SRs with additional entries, corrections, etc., as implemented. 

In the event that you find a typographical error, a link to a website that is not functioning, etc. please contact BO^e’s technical editor at http://boeresource.wordpress.com.

 

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BO^e hopes that you find some use in the vast resources compiled in this ‘Supplemental Resource’ (SR).  It is anticipated that the document is too technical and specialized to be useful for most individuals, except in the areas of their expertise or specific interest.   The document compiles information related to professional specializations including: accounting, agriculture, chemistry, environmental science, environmental law, geology, geochemistry, geotechnical engineering, occupational health & safety, & soil science.

BO^e’s goal in compiling and presenting this document is to provide a useful resource for use by BO^e’s associates.  It is primarily designed to provide associates with a quick resource to acquiring information necessary for BO^e. 

BO^e recognizes that this ‘initial draft’ is not perfect and may contain a variety of errors and inconsistencies.  It is presented as a beta release; at the time of publication it was determined that the material presented was of useful value for its purpose.  It is currently presented in a ‘beta’ (B) format which allows use free of charge without obligation. 

BO^e encourages B-testers to provide comments on how this service may be more useful.    BO^e will evaluate every comment presented.   Implementation of comments will only be presented periodically and will not address stylistic conventions that are not consistant with BOe’s conventions.  Links to outside resources will only be corrected as they are publically available at the time of revision(s).   BO^e will update information by outside sources discovered only during publications – BO^e provides references & links such that individuals or organizations can verify the current status of information that is subject to change.  

Best regards,

      [SIGNED]

Christopher C. Boe, PG

Principal Hydrogeologist/Engineer