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Current Developments in Manufactured Nanomaterials in the United States

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14-Apr-2008

This paper, which was submitted by the US delegation, shows the current developments in nanotechnology in the United States given at the 3rd Meeting of the Working Party on Manufactured Nanomaterials, ...

U.S. Department of Energy: Approach to Nanomaterial ES&H

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22-Aug-2007

The Department of Energy's five Nanoscale Science Research Centers (NSRCs), collaborating via an Environment, Health, and Safety Working Group, have issued a publication entitled Approach to Nanomaterial ES&H (PDF).

US FDA's Nanotechnology Task Force Report

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22-Aug-2007

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Nanotechnology Task Force released a report that recommends the agency consider developing guidance and taking other steps to address the benefits and risks of drugs and medical devices using nanotechnology.

Progress Toward Safe Nanotechnology in the Workplace

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28-Feb-2007

This document is a report of the progress of the NIOSH Nanotechnology Research Center (NTRC) since its inception in 2004 through 2006. Using only internally redirected resources, the NTRC has begun to ...

Nanotechnology White Paper - U.S. EPA

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23-Feb-2007

The purpose of the White Paper is to inform EPA management of the science issues and needs associated with nanotechnology, to support related EPA program office needs, and to communicate these nanotechnology science issues to stakeholders and the public.

Environmental Performance Reviews: United States (2006)

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10-Jan-2006

This OECD review of environmental policy in the United States recommends more efficient use of energy and water as a way to safeguard economic prosperity while protecting the environment and human health.

OECD issues environmental report card for the US

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10-Jan-2006

A new OECD review of environmental policy in the U.S. recommends more efficient use of energy and water as a way to safeguard economic prosperity while protecting the environment and human health.

Economic Survey of the United States 2005: Energy and environmental issues

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27-Oct-2005

Energy infrastructure, notably electricity transmission, needs to be strengthened and energy polic