Preliminary Comments, Review of the National Nanotechnology Initiative -- Copyright -- Preface -- Acknowledgment of Reviewers -- Contents -- 1 Description of the National Nanotechnology Initiative -- 2 Critical Areas for a Successful National Nanotechnology Initiative -- PROGRAM MANAGEMENT -- BALANCE OF RESEARCH PORTFOLIO -- NON-NNI NANOSCALE RESEARCH AND PARTNERSHIPS -- IMPORTANT AREAS FOR INVESTMENT -- SOCIETAL IMPLICATIONS -- APPENDIXES -- A Meeting Agenda -- B Bibliography.