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90 EPA Nanotechnology White Paper • NCEI and OECA should research nanotechnology sectors, supply chains, analytical and design tools, and applications in order to inform pollution prevention approaches. OECA should collaborate with other Agency programs, such as OPPT’s Green Supply Chain Network to identify nanotechnology sectors, supply chains, analytical and design tools, and applications. • OCIR and OCFO should encourage research within organizations such as the Ecological Council of the States (ECOS), state technology assistance organizations, and other technology transfer groups to further the understanding of how to integrate environmental stewardship for nanotechnology into their ongoing assistance efforts. • OPEI, OPPT, and ORD should support research on economic incentives for environmental stewardship behavior associated with nanomaterials and nanoproducts. • ORD should continue to support research to promote clean production of nanomaterials and nanoproducts.. 6.4 Recommendations for Collaborations In addition to the Agency’s current collaborations on nanotechnology issues and our ongoing communication activities, we recommend the following additional actions. These collaborations will reduce resource burdens on EPA’s science programs and will facilitate communication with stakeholders. • ORD should collaborate with other groups on research into the environmental applications and implications of nanotechnology. ORD’s laboratories should put a special emphasis on establishing Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs) to leverage non-federal resources to develop environmental applications of nanotechnology (CRADAs are established between the EPA and research partners to leverage personnel, equipment, services, and expertise for a specific research project.) • EPA should collaborate with other countries (e.g., through the OECD) on research on potential human health and environmental impacts of nanotechnology. • OCIR should lead efforts to investigate the possibilities for collaboration with and through state and local government economic development, environmental and public health officials and organizations. • OPA and program offices, as appropriate, should lead an Agency effort to implement the communication strategy for nanotechnology. • OPEI’s Small Business Omsbudsman should engage in information exchange with small businesses, which comprise a large percentage of U.S. nanomaterial producers.
EPA Nanotechnology White Paper 6.5 Recommendation to Convene an Intra-Agency Workgroup The Agency should convene a standing intra-Agency group to foster information sharing regarding risk assessment, and regulatory activities, as well as pollution prevention and stewardship-oriented activities regarding nanomaterials across program offices and regions. 6.6 Recommendation for Training EPA has begun educating itself about nanotechnology through seminars in the program and regional offices, an internal cross-Agency workgroup (NanoMeeters) with an extensive database, and a Millenium lecture series covering both the administrative and technical aspects of nanotechnology. The SPC Nanotechnology Workgroup also held a “primer” session on nanotechnology to help inform its members during the early stages of development of this paper. While this white paper also provides information for Agency managers and scientists, there should be ongoing education and training as well as expert support for EPA managers and staff to assist in the understanding of nanotechnology, its potential applications, regulatory and environmental implications, as well as unique considerations when conducting risk assessments on nanomaterials relative to macro-sized materials. 91
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