| Main Title |
Managing the effects of nanotechnology / |
| Author |
Davies, J. Clarence.
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| Publisher |
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies, |
| Year Published |
2006 |
| OCLC Number |
62875123 |
| Subjects |
Nanotechnology ;
Environmental policy--United States ;
Environmental law--United States
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| Holdings |
| Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last
Modified |
Checkout
Status |
| EJBM |
T174.7D38 2006 |
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Headquarters Library/Washington,DC |
01/13/2006 |
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| Collation |
32 p. ; 28 cm. |
| Notes |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 31). |
| Contents Notes |
Characteristics of Nanotechology -- Defining NT -- Rapid Development -- Lack of effects data -- Existing regulatory authorities -- Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) -- Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHAct) -- Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act (FDCA) -- Environmental laws (CAA, CWA, RCRA) -- Other laws -- Applying existing authorities -- Coordinating mechanisms -- Amending existing laws -- Strengthening existing laws -- A new law -- Description -- Advantages and disadvantages -- Other options -- Incenteves for environmentally beneficial technology -- Research -- Tax Breaks -- Acquisition programs -- Regulatory advantages -- New Institutional capabilities -- International harmonization -- Foresight capability -- Research -- Public participation. |
