The Environmental Protection Agency is collecting information on nanomaterials through the Nanoscale Materials Stewardship Program to "provide a firmer scientific foundation for regulatory decisions by encouraging submission and development of information including risk management practices for nanoscale materials." As of August 5, 2008 the EPA received submissions to the Basic Program from 20 organizations covering more than 90 nanoscale materials. Additional commitments have been received from 10 organizations and 3 organizations made a commitment to participate in the In-Depth Program.
What do you think of the EPA's Nanoscale Materials Stewardship Program, a program to voluntarily collect information on nanomaterials?
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The information won't be sufficient to learn about the potential risks of nanomaterials.
25%
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This is a reasonable approach.
24%
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It's a great start!
29%
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We need new laws to deal with nanomaterials.
9%
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It's too little, too late!
10%
Created on Aug 22, 2008
Closed
Total Votes: 97
