National Nanotechnology Initiative Overview, Reauthorization, and Appropriations Issues

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Book

Government document

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Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Administrative agencies.

Contracts.

Materials science.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

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ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] [publisher not identified] 2008

Summary:

Provides introduction to nanotechnology; and examines the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI), which coordinates nanotechnology R&D among Federal agencies. Covers possible reauthorization of P.L. 108-153, the 21st Century Nanotechnology Research and Development Act of 2003, to provide legislative foundation for NNI activities, authorize agency funding levels through FY2008, and address other nanotechnology challenges; and reviews appropriations issues. Includes NNI reports and assessments and nanotechnology legislation in the 110th Congress

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Microfiche version Library of Congress Congressional Research Service National Nanotechnology Initiative

Publisher Number:

CRS-2008-RSI-0265

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