Nanotechnology Policy and Development - United States

Authors: United States National Science and Technology Council, Subcommittee on Nanoscale Science, Engineering, and Technology
Publication Type: Government Report
Abstract: The 2007 strategic plan for the United States National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI)outlines the goals and priorities of the program, and updates the first 2004 NNI plan. The last section of the report highlights some critical res...
Year: 2007
URL: http://www.nano.gov/NNI_Strategic_Plan_2007.pdf

Authors: United States, National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety
Publication Type: Government Report
Abstract: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is pleased to present the Strategic Plan for NIOSH Nanotechnology Research and Guidance: Filling the Knowledge Gaps. This plan updates the September 2005 strategic pl...
Year: 2009
URL: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2010-105/default.html

Publication Type: Report
Abstract: Paper uses the existing regulatory framework of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) administered by the Environmental Protection Agency and applies it to nanotechnology to study possible effects. Paper discusses limits of using ...
Year: 2003

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Authors: Nanobusiness Alliance ; American Chemistry Council, Nanotechnology Panel ; Nanotechnology SME Coalition ; Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturer's Association
Publication Type: Web Article
Abstract: The Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association’s (SOCMA) Nanotechnology SME Coalition, American Chemistry Council’s (ACC) Nanotechnology Panel, the NanoBusiness Alliance, have submitted a joint statement supporting the U.S...
Year: 2008
URL: http://www.nanowerk.com/news/newsid=6378.php

Authors: Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies ; Davies, J. Clarence
Publication Type: Report
Abstract: Report examining the role the United State’s Environmental Protection Agency in nanotechnology oversight. Following Davies’ past report “Managing the Effects of Nanotechnology” which argues for better and more aggressive oversight f...
Year: 2007
URL: http://www.nanotechproject.org/process/files/2698/197_nanoepa_pen9.pdf

Authors: Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies ; Greenwood, Mark
Publication Type: Report
Abstract: Report urges policy makers to focus on how the core assumptions about risk assessment and risk management of the underlying current health and environmental regulations will translate for the micro-nature of nanotechnology and nanop...
Year: 2007
URL: http://nanotechproject.org/file_download/files/Greenwood%20-%20PEN%207.pdf

Authors: Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies ; Davies, J. Clarence
Publication Type: Report
Abstract: In this report, the author discusses some suggestions about what an oversight system might look for the next generation of nanotechnologies. He describes a new Department of Environment and Consumer Protections that would incorporat...
Year: 2009
URL: http://www.nanotechproject.org/process/assets/files/7316/pen-18.pdf

Authors: United States, National Science and Technology Council, Subcommittee on Nanoscale Science, Engineering, and Technology
Publication Type: Report
Abstract: This publication discusses the Fiscal Year 2011 budget for the U.S. National Nanotechnology Initiative, and details their requests for funding to research nanotechnology-related environmental, health and safety issue. For 2011, the ...
Year: 2010
URL: http://www.nano.gov/NNI_2011_budget_supplement.pdf

Authors: United States, National Science and Technology Council, Subcommittee on Nanoscale Science, Engineering, and Technology
Publication Type: Report
Abstract: This document is a supplement to the President's 2008 Budget Request. It describes the levels of funding for human and environmental safety research programs and programs investigating the social and legal implications of nanotechno...
Year: 2007
URL: http://www.nano.gov/NNI_08Budget.pdf

Authors: United States, President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology
Publication Type: Report
Abstract: Five year review of the National Nanotechnology Initiative by the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. See especially pages 35-38 for review of the NNI's efforts to address potential social and ethical issues r...
Year: 2005
URL: http://www.nano.gov/FINAL_PCAST_NANO_REPORT.pdf

Authors: United States, President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology
Publication Type: Report
Abstract: This review of the United States National Nanotechnology Initiative by the President's Advisory Panel on Science and Technology found that, along with the need to provide effective coordination among participating agencies, there mu...
Year: 2008
URL: http://www.nano.gov/PCAST_NNAP_NNI_Assessment_2008.pdf

Authors: Heartland Institute ; Kovacs, William L.
Publication Type: Web Article
Abstract: Along with continued growth of the nanotechnology industry has come heightened interest in the potential health and safety issues posed by nanotechnology. Responding to those concerns, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ...
Year: 2006
URL: http://www.heartland.org/policybot/results/18797/Nanotech_White_Paper_Stirs_Dissatisfaction.html

Authors: Sandler, R.
Publication Type: Journal Article
Secondary Title: Bulletin of Science, Technology & Society
Abstract: The author claims that the United States National Nanotechnology Initiative conceptualization and operationalization of responsible development does not adequately recognize the significance of social context issues to responsible d...
Year: 2007
DOI: 10.1177/0270467607308288

Authors: Oszakiewski, Robert
Publication Type: Web Article
Secondary Title: Nanotechnology Law Report
Abstract: This blog article reports on a new bill introduced in the U.S.Congress at the end of January 2010 called the Nanotechnology Education Act (H.R. 4502) introduced by Representative David Wu and co-sponsored by Representative Daniel Li...
Year: 2010
URL: http://www.nanolawreport.com/2010/02/articles/the-nanotechnology-education-act/

Authors: Malakoff, D.
Publication Type: Journal Article
Secondary Title: Science
Abstract: Bioethicists, make room for nanoethicists. The U.S. Congress is on the verge of approving legislation that would require the government to study the implications of nanotechnology at the same time it pumps funds into the promising f...
Year: 2003
DOI: 10.1126/science.301.5629.27a

Authors: Weiss, Rick
Publication Type: Newspaper Article
Secondary Title: Washington Post
Abstract: Independent report released by the National Research Council states that the National Nanotechnology Initiative does not pay enough attention to environmental, health, and safety risks posed by nanoscale products. Report warns that ...
Year: 2006
URL: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/09/25/AR2006092501138.html

Authors: United States House of Representatives - Joint Economic Committee ; Saxton, Jim
Publication Type: Report
Abstract: Paper by Representative Jim Saxton (R-NJ), a ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, discussing the potential impact nanotechnology is having and will have in the future on the U.S. economy. The paper begins with a thorough ...
Year: 2007
URL: http://ethics.iit.edu/NanoEthicsBank/docs/Joint_Ecconomic_Committee-House_US.pdf

Authors: United States Office of the President
Publication Type: Report
Abstract: Summary of the proposed budget for the U.S. National Nanotechnology Initiative for fiscal year 20008. Out of the allocated U.S. $1.527 billion, $76.4 million is dedicated to environment, health and safety research, and a further $40...
Year: 2008
URL: http://www.nano.gov/NNI_FY09_budget_summary.pdf

Authors: Iafrate, Gerald J. ; Lyshevski, Sergey Edward ; Brenner, Donald W. ; Goddard, William A III ; Roco, Michail C.
Publication Type: Book Chapter
Secondary Title: Handbook of Nanoscience, Engineering and Technology
Abstract: This paper presents the history of the National Nanotechnology Initiative, its long term view, current status, and likely evolution. Final version of article published in the Handbook on Nanoscience, Engineering, and Technology, sec...
Year: 2007
URL: http://www.nano.gov/NNI_Past_Present_Future.pdf

Authors: United States National Research Council Committee to Review the National Nanotechnology Initiative
Publication Type: Report
Abstract: Review of the United States National Nanotechnology Initiative. See Especially Chapter 4 : Responsible Development of Nanotechnology, that accesses the societal dimension component area of the NNI. The committee's analysis focused o...
Year: 2006
URL: http://www.nap.edu/catalog/11752.html

Authors: Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies ; Michelson, Evan
Publication Type: Report
Abstract: Article analyzes a number of transnational governance challenges and opportunities nanotechnology development will likely pose for the United States and China to highlight some of issues that need to be resolved by these two governm...
Year: 2006
URL: http://www.law.gmu.edu/nctl/stpp/pubs/Michelson.pdf

Authors: Ruckelshaus, William ; Davies, J. Clarence
Publication Type: Newspaper Article
Secondary Title: Boston Globe
Abstract: Editorial calling for the United States Environmental Protection Agency to develop a research and regulatory framework for nanotechnology that allows for innovation and growth while avoiding or minimizing potential environmental and...
Year: 2007
URL: http://www.boston.com/news/globe/editorial_opinion/oped/articles/2007/07/07/an_epa_for_the_21st_century/

Authors: Cable Josh
Publication Type: Magazine Article
Secondary Title: EHS Today
Abstract: Dr. Celia Merzbacher, co-chair of the U.S. National Science and Technology Council's Nanoscale Engineering and Technology Subcommittee, defended the U.S. government's spending on nanotechnology Environmental Health and Safety resear...
Year: 2006
URL: http://ehstoday.com/ar/ehs_imp_43564/

Authors: Committee on Science ; House of Representatives ; United States
Publication Type: Newspaper Article
Secondary Title: House Committee on Science Latest News and Information
Abstract: House Science Committee Chairman Sherwood Boehlert (R-NY), ranking Minority Member Bart Gordon (D-TN) and non-government witnesses called today for a more strategic, better funded, research program to study the environmental and saf...
Year: 2006
URL: http://www.house.gov/science/press/109/109-323.htm

Authors: Roco, Michail C.
Publication Type: Journal Article
Secondary Title: Journal of Nanoparticle Research
Abstract: This paper outlines societal implication activities in the National Nanotechnology Initiative, of which $30 million goes to research in educational and societal implications, and $50 million goes to nanoscale research on the possibl...
Year: 2003
URL: http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/nano/reports/BroaderSocIssue.pdf