Nanotechnology : environmental, health and safety issues / William P. Peterson, editor.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Peterson, William P.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nanotechnology--Environmental aspects--United States.

Nanotechnology.

Nanotechnology--Health aspects--United States.

Nanotechnology--United States--Safety measures.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (169 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Nova Science Publishers, 2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Nanotechnology -- a term encompassing nanoscale science, engineering, and technology -- is focused on understanding, controlling, and exploiting the unique properties of matter that can emerge at scales of one to 100 nanometers. A key issue before Congress regarding nanotechnology is how best to protect human health, safety, and the environment as nanoscale materials and products are researched,developed, manufactured, used, and discarded. While the rapidly emerging field of nanotechnology is believed by many to offer significant economic and societal benefits, some research results have raised concerns about the potential adverse environmental, health, and safety (EHS) implications of nanoscale materials.Potential detrimental effects of nanoscale materials and devices -- both real and perceived -- must be addressed to protect and improve human health, safety, and the environment; enable accurate and efficient risk assessment, risk management, and cost-benefit trade-offs; foster innovation and public confidence; and ensure that society can enjoy the widespread economic and societal benefits that nanotechnology may offer. This new book examines those issues.

Contents:

Intro

NANOTECHNOLOGY:ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTHAND SAFETY ISSUES

CONTENTS

PREFACE

Chapter 1NANOTECHNOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL,HEALTH, AND SAFETY:ISSUES FOR CONSIDERATION*

ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION

OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES

IMPORTANCE OF ADDRESSING EHS ISSUES

SELECTED ISSUES FOR CONSIDERATION

Federal Investment in EHS Research

Current Funding Level

Alternative Approaches

Management of Federal EHS Research

Federal Regulation

International Engagement

CONCLUDING OBSERVATIONS

NANOTECHNOLOGY EHS-RELATED LEGISLATIONIN THE 110TH CONGRESS

H.R. 5940 - National NanotechnologyInitiative Amendments Act of 2008

S. 3274 - National Nanotechnology InitiativeAmendments Act of 2008

H.R. 3235 - Nanotechnology Advancementand New Opportunities Act

H.R. 4040 - CPSC Reform Act

APPENDIX A. SELECTED NANOTECHNOLOGY EHSACTIVITIES OF FEDERAL REGULATORY AGENCIES

Environmental Protection Agency

Food and Drug Administration

National Institute of Environmental HealthSciences/National Toxicology Program

Occupational Safety and Health Administration/NationalInstitute for Occupational Safety and Health

Consumer Product Safety Commission

APPENDIX B. SELECTED INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENTEFFORTS OF NNIAGENCIES

REFERENCES

Chapter 2STATEMENT OF RICHARD A. DENISON,ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE BEFORE THEU.S HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE ANDTECHNOLOGYAT A HEARING ON RESEARCHON ENVIRONMENTAL AND SAFETY IMPACTSOF NANOTECHNOLOGY: CURRENT STATUSOF PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATIONUNDER THE NATIONAL NANOTECHNOLOGYINITIATIVE, 31 OCTOBER 2007*

INTRODUCTION[1]

WHAT IS BEING SPENT

HOW CURRENT FUNDS ARE BEING SPENT

NEED FOR A COMPREHENSIVE FEDERAL RISK RESEARCHSTRATEGY - AND THE MEANS TO IMPLEMENT IT

KEY IMPEDIMENTS TO PROGRESS.

RECOMMENDATIONS: CAN THE NNI APPROACHBE MADE TO WORK?

ATTACHMENT 1. BIOGRAPHY OFRICHARD A. DENISON, PH.D.

ATTACHMENT 2. ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSECOMMENTS[18] ON: ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH, ANDSAFETY RESEARCH NEEDS FOR ENGINEEREDNANOSCALE MATERIALS, RELEASED SEPTEMBER 15,2006, JANUARY 31, 2007

Introductory Statement

CRITERION 1: RESEARCH THAT WILL DEVELOPTHE "ENABLING INFRASTRUCTURE"

Other Considerations

CRITERION 2: INFORMATION THAT WILL FACILITATE"LOOK BACK" STUDIES

CRITERION 3: SELECTION OF MATERIALS SHOULD FOCUSON KEY CONCERNS RELATED TO TOXICITY ANDBIOLOGICAL RESPONSE

CRITERION 4: SELECTION OF RELEVANTMATERIALS AND METHODS

Additional Comments: Need for Public Databasefor Nanomaterial EHS Data

Chapter 3STATEMENT OF THE AMERICAN CHEMISTRYCOUNCIL AT THE HEARING ON RESEARCHON ENVIRONMENTAL AND SAFETY IMPACTSOF NANOTECHNOLOGY: CURRENT STATUSOF PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION UNDERTHE NATIONAL NANOTECHNOLOGYINITIATIVE, PAUL D. ZIEGLER,ACCNANOTECHNOLOGY PANEL BEFORE THEHOUSE COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE ANDTECHNOLOGY,OCTOBER 31, 2007*

I. IMPROVED FEDERAL COORDINATION ANDSUPPORT ARE ESSENTIAL FOR THE RESPONSIBLEDEVELOPMENT OF NANOTECHNOLOGY ANDITS COMMERCIAL ACCEPTANCE

II. THE PANEL URGES AS AN APPROPRIATE NEXT STEP THEFUNDING OF AN INDEPENDENT REVIEW BY THE NATIONALRESEARCH COUNCIL BOARD OF ENVIRONMENTALSTUDIES AND TOXICOLOGY (BEST) TO ESTABLISH EHSRESEARCH PRIORITIES FOR MANUFACTUREDNANOMATERIALS AND A SUBSTANTIAL INCREASE INFEDERAL FUNDING OF EHSPROGRAMS FORMANUFACTURED NANOMATERIALS

III. IDENTIFYING AND MINIMIZING POTENTIAL HEALTHAND ENVIRONMENTAL RISKS IS CONSISTENT WITH THERESPONSIBLE DEVELOPMENT OF NANOTECHNOLOGY

IV. CONCLUSION

REFERENCES.

Chapter 4UNITED STATES HOUSE OFREPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ONSCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, HEARING ON:"RESEARCH ON ENVIRONMENTAL ANDSAFETY IMPACTS OF NANOTECHNOLOGY:CURRENT STATUS OF PLANNING ANDIMPLEMENTATION UNDER THE NATIONALNANOTECHNOLOGY INITIATIVE",TESTIMONY OF:ANDREW D.MAYNARD,PROJECT ON EMERGINGNANOTECHNOLOGIES,WOODROW WILSONINTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR SCHOLARS,WASHINGTON, DC, OCTOBER 31, 2007*

OVERVIEW

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

WHAT IS NEEDED TO MAKE NANOTECHNOLOGY WORK?

1. Acknowledging the Possibility of Unconventional Behavior

2. Leadership in Nanotechnology EHS Research

3. An Effective Strategic Framework

4. Mechanisms to Get the Job Done

5. Sufficient Resources to Address Critical Challenges

HOW DO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT'SACTIONS MATCH UP TO WHAT IS NEEDED?

CONCLUSIONS

RESPONSES TO SPECIFIC QUESTIONS

Reaction to the Recent NEHI Report

Potential for Outside Groups to Influence the Planning Process

Are These The Right Research Priorities?

Will the "Next Steps" Achieve the Desired Goal?

EHS Research Priority

Funding Levels

Agency Roles

Balancing Responsibilities and Resources

ANNEX: GOALS AND ELEMENTS OF AN EFFECTIVE EHSSTRATEGIC RESEARCH FRAMEWORK

Strategic Goals

Key Elements of a Strategic Framework

BIOGRAPHY OF ANDREW MAYNARD

Chapter 5TESTIMONY TO THE HOUSESUBCOMMITTEE ON RESEARCH ANDSCIENCE EDUCATION, E. CLAYTONTEAGUE, NATIONAL NANOTECH NOLOGYCOORDINATION OFFICE, HEARING ONRESEARCH ON ENVIRONMENTAL ANDSAFETY IMPACTS OF NANOTECHNOLOGY:CURRENT STATUS OF PLANNING ANDIMPLEMENTATION UNDER THE NATIONALNANOTECHNOLOGY INITIATIVE,OCTOBER 31, 2007*

SUCCESSFUL COORDINATION

COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING AND GUIDANCE

Step One - Identify Research Needs

Step Two - Prioritize Research Needs

Step Three - Obtain a Snapshot of the Government Portfolio OfEHS Research in Categories Identified in Step One

Step Four - Analyze Data from OMBon EHS Research Portfolio

Step Five - Provide Research Strategy Document as Guidance

LEVERAGING FOREFRONT SCIENCETHROUGH COLLABORATION

International Coordination and Collaboration

CONCLUSION

APPENDIX A. HOW THE INTERAGENCY PROCESSHELPS INDIVIDUAL AGENCIES

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Department of Energy (DOE)

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

U.S. Geological Survey

The Nanotechnology Characterization Laboratory (NCL)

National Institute for Occupational, Safety and Health (NIOSH)

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

National Science Foundation (NSF)

APPENDIX B. INITIAL ANALYSIS OF OMB'S CALL FORFY2006 DATA ON RESEARCH IN FIVE CATEGORIES OFNNI RESEARCH NEEDS DOCUMENT

INDEX

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ISBN:

1-61470-337-X

OCLC:

759116903