Engineered Nanoscale Materials and Derivative Products : Regulatory Challenges.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Engineering.

Pollution.

Administrative agencies.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (26 pages, digital, PDF file)

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2008.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Provides background information on nanotechnology, a newly emerging materials science involving the manipulation of matter at the molecular and atomic level. Discusses regulatory challenges faced by scientists; environmental, human health, and safety (EHS) risk assessors; risk managers; and Government officials in the 25 agencies involved in the national nanotechnology program, as they strive to define the characteristics of engineered nanomaterials, the EHS risks they might pose, and how any potential risks should be addressed under existing statutory authorities. Reviews voluntary initiatives and legislative options.

Notes:

Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed Dec. 2010). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC.

CRS Report.

Other Format:

Microfiche version: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Engineered Nanoscale Materials and Derivative Products

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