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H.R.5940 - National Nanotechnology Initiative Amendments Act of 2008
To authorize activities for support of nanotechnology research and development, and for other purposes. view all titles (4)
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- Short: National Nanotechnology Initiative Amendments Act of 2008 as reported to house.
- Short: National Nanotechnology Initiative Amendments Act of 2008 as passed house.
- Official: To authorize activities for support of nanotechnology research and development, and for other purposes. as introduced.
- Short: National Nanotechnology Initiative Amendments Act of 2008 as introduced.
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Chemical & Engineering News: Latest News - Nanotech Safety
H.R. 5940, which passed the House in June (C&EN, June 23, page 26), contained several provisions "aimed at correcting weaknesses in the federal research program cited in the NRC report," Gordon noted. ...
Chairman Gordon Comments on Report Criticizing Administration's ...
I share many of these concerns, and in order to begin to address them, the Science and Technology Committee developed legislation (HR 5940) that passed the House of Representatives by a large margin earlier this year."
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In particular, H.R. 5940 requires the development of an EHS research plan that specifies near-term research goals, along with timelines and milestones for achieving these goals; identifies multi-year funding requirements for each goal; ...
New government documents in Milner Library, September 2008
Call No: A 77.2:SCI 1/, Title: ARS science hall of fame. Author: United States. Agricultural Research Service. Imprint: [Beltsville Md.] : US Dept. of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. Type: Serial 16-4 wk ...
Sweating the Small Stuff: Environmental Risk and Nanotechnology
In response to these concerns, the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) Amendments Act (HR 5940) was introduced in the House of Representatives in May 2008. The legislation is intended to direct more funding under nanotechnology ...
Chemical & Engineering News: Government & Policy - What's Next For ...
S. 3274 is similar to the House of Representatives' nanotechnology bill (H.R. 5940), with only small differences. The House passed its version by an overwhelming majority in June (C&EN, June 23, page 26). ...
voluntary effort to collect nanotech info flounders
search us congress on the internet for hr 5940 and s 3274. the national academies' national research council is conducting a "review of the federal strategy to address environmental, health, and safety research needs for engineered ...
The Dean's Office: Anyone? Bueller?
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Poll: Which Candidate is the Greenest?
(Washington, DC â June 6, 2008) Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) applauded the US House of Representatives today for passing the National Nanotechnology Initiative Amendments Act of 2008 (HR 5940) by a vote of 407-6. ...
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A national study like HR 5940 could help end this debate and focus all of our resources on helping our kids. Its time has come, and we hope Congress will choose to put our children first." articles/june2007/270607Vaccinated.htm ...
Nuclear Prospects Unclear
(Washington, DC â June 6, 2008) Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) applauded the US House of Representatives today for passing the National Nanotechnology Initiative Amendments Act of 2008 (HR 5940) by a vote of 407-6. ...
FTCua Nanotechnology 30: NanoNewsCustom 6/6/2008
NanoBusiness Alliance June 05, 2008 NanoBusiness Alliance Executive Chairman Sean Murdock today commended the House of Representatives for passing the National Nanotechnology Initiative Amendments Act of 2008 (H.R. 5940). ...
Renegotiating the National Nanotechnology Initiative
HR 5940, the National Nanotechnology Initiative Amendments Act of 2008, is a step in the right direction to address these issues. The act authorizes the designation of an associate director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy ...
FDALegislativeWatch: Bill Takes Small Step Toward More Nanotech ...
The National Nanotechnology Initiative Amendments Act of 2008, H.R. 5940, addresses "potential downsides" of nanotechnology applications, including consumer safety concerns, through enhanced environmental, health and safety research ...
Nanotech: Rewards, Risks, and Responses
In Chemical & Engineering News, Britt E. Erickson describes HR 5940, which garnered 407 votes in the House earlier this month and now goes to the Senate. The legislation would launch a public database of environmental, health, ...
Nanotech: Rewards, Risks, and Responses
Erickson describes HR 5940, which garnered 407 votes in the House earlier this month and now goes to the Senate. The legislation would launch a public database of environmental, health, and safety nanotech research; ...
Congress Addresses Nanotechnology
On June 5, by an overwhelming vote of 407 to 6, the House of Representatives passed HR 5940, the National Nanotechnology Initiative Amendments Act of 2008. Industry and environmental groups alike praised the bill, which emphasizes the ...
Biodiesel in Idaho
(Washington, DC â June 6, 2008) Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) applauded the US House of Representatives today for passing the National Nanotechnology Initiative Amendments Act of 2008 (HR 5940) by a vote of 407-6. ...
How coal got a dirty name.
(Washington, DC â June 6, 2008) Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) applauded the US House of Representatives today for passing the National Nanotechnology Initiative Amendments Act of 2008 (HR 5940) by a vote of 407-6. ...
Press Release: House Amends Nano Law to Strengthen Focus on Health ...
MIT: European system for cutting CO2 emissions is working well In a bid to control greenhouse gas emissions linked to climate change, the European Union has been operating the worldâs first system to limit and to trade carbon dioxide. ...
ift newsletter june 11, 2008
hr 5940 reauthorizes the national nanotechnology initiative (nni), and is intended to strengthen the commitment to environmental and safety research. according to rep. bart gordon (d-tn), chairman of the house science and technology ...
UMass Amherst Research ACCESS Newsletter
The following is from the May 15, 2008 Bulletin of the American Institute of Physics: "The House Committee on Science and Technology recently voted to favorably report H.R. 5940, the National Nanotechnology Initiative Amendments Act of ...
NanoBusiness Alliance Commends House Passage of Nanotechnology ...
NanoBusiness Alliance Executive Chairman Sean Murdock today commended the House of Representatives for passing the National Nanotechnology Initiative Amendments Act of 2008 (HR 5940). The bill, which reauthorizes and updates the ...
HR 5940: National Nanotechnology Initiative Amendments Act of 2008
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City team focuses on cutting CO2.
Press Release: To âGo Green,â Companies Partner with Environmental Groups. NEW YORK â May 19, 2008 â Environmental Defense Fund and BusinessWeek Special Advertising Sections will feature innovative partnerships between businesses and ..
House Passes Legislation to Strengthen Nanotechnology Safety ...
HR 5940, the National Nanotechnology Initiative Amendments Act of 2008 passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 407 to 6. HR 5940 reauthorizes and refines the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI), notably strengthening the ...
EarthWorks Expo Returns on Juneâs Summer Solstice
Sustainability Conference Follow Up For everyone who attended my talks at the International Conference on Peak Oil and Climate Change, I have the home energy checklist that I didnât have time to cover at the conference. ...
White House Role Cited in EPA Reversal on Emissions
(Washington, DC â June 6, 2008) Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) applauded the US House of Representatives today for passing the National Nanotechnology Initiative Amendments Act of 2008 (HR 5940) by a vote of 407-6. ...
House Passes Legislation to Strengthen Nanotechnology Safety Research
HR 5940, the National Nanotechnology Initiative Amendments Act of 2008 passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 407 to 6. HR 5940 reauthorizes and refines the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI), notably strengthening the ...
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