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Nanotechnology, Environmental Risks, and Regulatory Options
Full text linkNanotechnology today is viewed by many as a great advance in the quest for stronger and lighter materials, more effective pharmaceuticals, and better medicine. The critical question—largely unanswered—is whether this kind of science harbors destructive powers which, if fully understood, would call for restrictions or a ban on the use of certain types of nanotechnology. Current regulations in the United States and Europe cover chemicals that may be produced in nanoform. However, those regimes are not well designed to detect the risks posed by nanotechnology because they often fail to appreciate what is unique about nanomaterials. It is unlikely that individual countries will act to effectively address nanotechnology risks because dangers are still uncertain and the potential costs of regulation are high. Logically, nanotechnology risks should be addressed at the international level because nanomaterials cross borders and pose issues worldwide. However, there is little precedent for such regulation and addressing it at the international level poses many obstacles.
The best course is to develop the “soft law” predicate for later “hard law” regulation. Such non-binding international norms or agreements should include codes of conduct, aspirational guidelines, statements of best practices, voluntary reporting, risk management systems, and licensing, accreditation, or certification schemes. Soft law can be used to create expectations which, once widely endorsed, can later be translated into binding legal obligations. Minimizing the health, safety, and environmental risks related to nanotechnology requires raising the visibility of the issue, collecting reliable data, establishing prudent practices, building an international consensus, and eventually enacting and enforcing binding obligations that reflect a prudent balance between economic progress and hazard prevention
[Letter from Vincent R. Ryan to Maggie Plumb - May 18, 1964]
No full textLetter from Vincent R. Ryan to Maggie Plumb, discussing his signing of a recent petition to disincorporate the city of Clear Lake Shores. He lists several grievances that persuaded him to sign, beginning with the city's attempt to parcel out a waterfront property formerly owned by a recently deceased couple. He then lists his disdain for zoning restrictions and police enforcing speed limits, the ability of any nearby city to annex land, and the ability companies will have to lease land after disincorporation
Letter Written by Vincent R. Deignan, Jr. to the Bryant College Service Club Dated August 21, 1942
Full text link[Transcription begins] August 21, 1942
Bryant College Service Club Bryant College Providence, R. I.
Gentlemen:
It is indeed with great pleasure that I take this opportunity to thank you for you [sic] thoughtfulness in remembering the boy’s [sic] in the service. The cigarettes are greatly appreciated. I also want to take this opportunity to tell you of my good fortune in being commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the Adjutant General’s Department. I have just finished school at Fort Washington, Md. And now am located at the 8th Port of Embarkation, Army Base, Boston, Mass., you may use that for future mail.
Yours truly, Vincent R. Deignan Jr. VINCENT R. DEIGNAN JR. 2nd Lieut., A. G. D. [Transcription ends
Letter Written by Vincent R. Deignan, Jr. to the Bryant College Service Club Dated March 11, 1943
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March 11, 43
Bryant Service Club Bryant College Providence, R.I.
Dear Sir:
Thank you once more for your gift of cigarettes. They are reaching me on time and I sure appreciate your thought.
Some day soon I hope to have the opportunity to visit you and extend my thanks personally.
Yours truly
Vincent R. Deignan, Jr. 1st Lt. A.G.D. 8th Port of Embarkation Boston, Mass [Transcription ends
Reverend Vincent R. Vasey, S.M. 1916-1985
Full text linkNews release announces the death of Father Vincent R. Vasey, S.M., at the age of 69
Letter Written by Vincent R. Deignan, Jr. to the Bryant College Service Club Dated August 24, 1942
Full text link[Transcription begins] The Martinique Washington
Wednesday August 24, 1942
Bryant Service Club Bryant College Providence, R. I.
Dear Chairman
Thank you for remembering me and you can be sure the cigarettes were appreciated. I expect to be at school here until Aug 8th when I will then receive my commission as 2nd Lieutenant.
My course of Business Administration has sure been of help to me in the Army.
Yours truly
Vincent R. Deignan, Jr. Officer Candidate School Fort Washington, Md.
Class 4 [Transcription ends
Vincent R. Krome
No full textSeries 328 | Board of Pardons | Prisoners' pardon application case files | Vincent R. KromeCase files consist of letters to the Governor, a formal application for a pardon, petitions and letters of support from the public and officials connected to the case. Cases illustrate the process of review by the board of cases of prisoners incarcerated in the Utah prison system to determine if they should be released before their regular sentence ended
V-Mail Written by Vincent R. Deignan, Jr. to the Bryant College Service Club Dated June 21, 1943
Full text link[Transcription begins] Lt. V. R. Deignan, Jr. 01000224 8th P. O. E. A. P. O. 763 Postmaster New York, N. Y. June 21 Monday
Bryant Service Club Bryant College Providence Rhode Island
Dear Chairman—This is to inform you of my new address and as you can see I am no longer in Boston Mass. Right now I am located somewhere in North Africa where the days are warm and the nights cool. It was a pleasant journey and I can assure you that N. Africa is a beautiful country. I send my regards to all the members of the club and thank you all again for your remembrance at various times during my Army Career. Any news of interest at times would be greatly appreciated. Best of luck to you all.
Vincent R. Deignan, Jr. 1st Lt. A. G. D. Class of ‘31 [Transcription ends
Vincent (R. P. Hugues), L'Authenticité des Lieux Saints
No full textJanin Raymond. Vincent (R. P. Hugues), L'Authenticité des Lieux Saints. In: Échos d'Orient, tome 32, n°169, 1933. p. 127
Vincent (R. P. Hugues), L'Authenticité des Lieux Saints
No full textJanin Raymond. Vincent (R. P. Hugues), L'Authenticité des Lieux Saints. In: Échos d'Orient, tome 32, n°169, 1933. p. 127
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