Number: RL34614
Title: Nanotechnology and Environmental, Health, and Safety: Issues for Consideration
Authors: John F. Sargent, Resources, Science, and Industry Division 
Abstract: This report identifies the potential environmental, health, and safety opportunities and challenges of nanotechnology; explains the importance of addressing nanotechnology EHS concerns; identifies and discusses nanotechnology EHS issues; and summarizes options for Congressional action, including the nanotechnology EHS-related provisions of selected legislation. The report also includes two appendices. Appendix A provides an overview of selected nanotechnology EHS activities of federal regulatory agencies. Appendix B provides an overview of selected EHS-related international engagement efforts of NNI agencies.
Pages: 42
Date: August 6, 2008