Developments

OECD Alternative Testing Strategies in Risk Assessment of Manufactured Nanomaterials: Current State of Knowledge and Research Needs to Advance Their Use (Workshop Report)

Other
Nanotechnology

Original Development Brief – Recommends alternative testing strategies in risk assessment of manufactured nanomaterials.

EPA Promulgates Numerous States’ Implementation Plans for the 2012 PM2.5 National Ambient Air Quality Standards

Government
Agency
Nanotechnology

Directs final rules of state implementation plans of airborne nano-particulates and timeline for compliance for various States.

Declaration Under the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act for Zika Virus Vaccines (DHHS Notice)

Government
Agency
Genetics/Genomics
Nanotechnology
Neuroscience

Original Development Brief – Provides liability immunity to individuals and entities administering Zika Virus vaccinations.

Scientific Integrity Act (S 338, 115th Congress)

Government
Elected Body
Energy
Genetics/Genomics
Nanotechnology
Neuroscience
Robotics/AI

Original Development Brief – Requires creation of scientific integrity policies by federal agencies that fund or conduct scientific research, under the guidance of principles established by the Office of Science and Technology Policy.

OECD Categorization of Manufactured Nanomaterials (Workshop Report)

Other
Nanotechnology

Original Development Brief – Recommends standards for the categorization of nanomaterials.

Materials Essential to American Leadership and Security Act (HR 1407,115th Congress)

Government
Elected Body
Energy
Nanotechnology
Robotics/AI

Establishes a strategic materials investment fund, and for other purposes.

Swedish Chemical Agency (KEMI) Nanomaterials Reporting (Proposed Rule)

Government
Agency
Nanotechnology

Proposes reporting requirements for nanomaterials.

Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (Public Law 114-182)

Government
Elected Body
Executive
Statute
Nanotechnology

Original Development Brief – Updates the 1976 Toxic Substances Control Act, which impacts the oversight of nanomaterials.

National Nanotechnology Initiative Strategic Plan

Government
Agency
Executive
Nanotechnology

Original Development Brief – Presents the overarching goals and mission-specific objectives for the 20 federal and agencies and departments with shared interests in nanotechnology research, development, and commercialization.

EPA Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements of Chemical Substances when Manufactured or Processed as Nanoscale Materials (Final Rule)

Government
Agency
Nanotechnology

Original Development Brief – Establishes reporting requirements for certain nanoscale chemical substances.

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