Developments

Fracturing Regulations are Effective in State Hands Act (HR 928 / S 334, 115th Congress)

Government
Elected Body
Energy (Coming Soon)
Nanotechnology

Original Development Brief – Authorizes states as the sole authority to regulate the explicit process of hydraulic fracturing on or under any land within state borders.

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 (Coming Soon)
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 (Coming Soon)
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.

The Development and Validation of Methods for Sampling and Characterizing Engineered Nanomaterials in Air and on Workplace Surfaces (Project Report)

Other
Nanotechnology

Reports on the development and validation of methods for sampling and characterizing engineered nanomaterials in air and on workplace surfaces, for the purpose of eliminating risks to worker health and safety.

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