The National Nanotechnology Initiative Overview, Reauthorization, and Appropriations Issues

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Resources, Science, and Industry Division

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Engineering.

Research.

Technological innovations.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[United States] [publisher not identified] 2011

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 111th Congress

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Microfiche version Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Resources, Science, and Industry Division. National Nanotechnology Initiative

Publisher Number:

CRS-2011-RSI-0083

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