1. Nanotechnology Documentary Standards Activities Ajit Jillavenkatesa Standard Services Division NIST April 30, 2008

2. USG Driver: The National Nanotechnology Initiative Source: The National Nanotechnology Initiative Strategic Plan, Dec. 2007

3. USG Investment In Nano Collective agency funding (in millions of dollars) reported since inception of the NNI (2008 figure: estimated, 2009 figure: requested) Source: NNI: Second Assessment and Recommendations of the National Nanotechnology Advisory Panel

4. Drivers include: International cooperation and collaboration Increased awareness of health, safety and environmental issues Potential regulatory interests Pressing need for agreed upon terminology, exposure limits/levels, test methods, etc. Setting The Scene

5. Setting The Scene (contd.) Drivers (contd.) Commercialization of R&D International trade Desire to stake out territory Be the first out of the gate

6. International Standardization Activities (ISO TC229) ISO TC 229: Nanotechnologies – established 2004 Chair and Sec. with UK 30 P members and 10 O members Four working groups: JWG 1: Terminology and nomenclature (Canada- Chair) JWG 2: Measurement and characterization (Japan- Chair) WG 3: Health, Safety and Environmental Aspects of Nanotechnologies (USA – Chair) WG 4: Material Specification

7. International Standardization Activities (ASTM E56) Established 2004 Scope: 1) The development of standards and guidance for nanotechnology & nanomaterials, and 2) the coordination existing ASTM standardization related to nanotechnology needs. Six sub-committees: E56.01 Terminology & Nomenclature E56.02 Characterization: Physical, Chemical, and Toxicological Properties E56.03 Environment, Health, and Safety E56.04 International Law & Intellectual Property E56.05 Liaison & International Cooperation E56.90 Executive E56.91 Strategic Planning and Review E56.01 E56.02 E56.03 E56.04 E56.05 E56.90 E56.91

8. International Standardization Activities (ASTM E56) Terminology standard E2456 available Free download Cooperative agreements with IEEE, ASME, NSF International, AIST (Japan), SEMI, AIChE Focus on characterization of nanomaterials and handling of nanomaterials (EHS aspects)

9. International Standardization Activities (OECD) 30 countries Output includes publications, recommendations (that sometimes form the basis for regulations in some countries), decisions and standards Current nanotechnology work in: Committee on Scientific and Technological Policy (CSTP) Chemicals Committee (WPMN) US participation in WPMN led by EPA US participation in CSTP led by State/OES

10. International Standardization Activities (IEC TC 113) IEC TC 113: Nanotechnology standardization for electrical and electronics products and systems – established 2006 Secretariat: Germany, and Chair: US US TAG administered by NEMA Emphasis on strong liaison with ISO TC 229 TC to be held at NIST in Nov. 08

11. International Standardization Activities (IEC TC 113) 3 working groups ( 2 Joint WGs with ISO TC229) WG 3: Performance of Nanomaterials for Electrotechnical Components and Systems JWG 1:Terminology and Nomenclature (ISO TC 229 lead) JWG 2: Measurement and characterization (ISO TC 229 lead)

12. International Standardization Activities (IEEE) Standards activities under IEEE Nanotechnology Council Standards address materials, devices and system-level interoperability IEEE Nanoelectronics Standards Roadmap now available for public comments- can be downloaded from IEEE’s website Anticipatory standards philosophy

13. Pulling It All Together Pressing questions about nanotechnology standards development: Identifying standardization priorities? There are multiple standards needs roadmaps There are competing priorities between fundamental characterization standards, standards to enable trade, standards in support of potential technical regulations

14. Pulling It All Together Pressing questions about nanotechnology standards development: What is the impact of competition amongst SSOs? There is enough work to go around for everyone There are limited numbers of technical experts- time and resource issues Competition may impact the lead time for standards development ensuring that there is no overlap, duplication limited available expertise cross-referencing administrative and legal issues Multiple venues for standards development - requires careful coordination of USG participation to ensure greatest impact

15. What Does This Mean- The Big Picture? Pressing questions about nanotechnology standards development: Uncoordinated standards development could potentially lead to incompatible standards Global relevance Adequate fundamental knowledge to develop standards in some areas?

16. What Does This Mean- Questions For USG Agencies USG agency priorities Where do USG agencies participate Resources to support participation Proactive positions vs. reactive realities Consumer demands

17. Contact Information & Resources Ajit Jillavenkatesa: ajit.jilla@nist.govajit.jilla@nist.gov Mary Saunders:mary.saunders@nist.govmary.saunders@nist.gov Weblinks of interest NNI: www.nano.govwww.nano.gov ISOTC229:http://www.iso.org/iso/standards_development/technical_committ ees/list_of_iso_technical_committees/iso_technical_committee.htm?com mid=381983 ASTM E56: http://www.astm.org/COMMIT/COMMITTEE/E56.htm http://www.astm.org/COMMIT/COMMITTEE/E56.htm NIST-ISO-IEC-OECD workshop: http://www.standardsinfo.net/info/livelink/fetch/2000/148478/7746082/index.html http://www.standardsinfo.net/info/livelink/fetch/2000/148478/7746082/index.html OECD-WPMN: http://www.oecd.org/department/0,3355,en_2649_37015404_1_1_1_1_1,00.html http://www.oecd.org/department/0,3355,en_2649_37015404_1_1_1_1_1,00.html