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

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. Setting The Scene • 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.

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 & NomenclatureE56.02 Characterization: Physical, Chemical, and Toxicological PropertiesE56.03 Environment, Health, and SafetyE56.04 International Law & Intellectual PropertyE56.05 Liaison & International CooperationE56.90 ExecutiveE56.91 Strategic Planning and Review

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.gov Mary Saunders:mary.saunders@nist.gov Weblinks of interest NNI: www.nano.gov ISOTC229:http://www.iso.org/iso/standards_development/technical_committees/list_of_iso_technical_committees/iso_technical_committee.htm?commid=381983 ASTM E56: 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 OECD-WPMN: http://www.oecd.org/department/0,3355,en_2649_37015404_1_1_1_1_1,00.html