Preparing for Commercial Fusion: FIA White Paper Outlines Regulatory Priorities for U.S. States
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Preparing for Commercial Fusion: FIA White Paper Outlines Regulatory Priorities for U.S. States

ByAurora Price

Alongside the Organization of Agreement States (OAS) 2026 Annual Meeting in Nashville, where fusion is among the advanced technologies on the agenda, the Fusion Industry Association has released a new white paper, “Fusion Energy, Agreement States, and the Path to Effective Regulation.” The paper outlines how Agreement States can begin preparing their regulatory programs for commercial fusion.
Fusion energy is moving from research toward commercial deployment, with companies planning research facilities, pilot plants, manufacturing centers, and ultimately commercial power plants across the United States. As these projects advance, state governments will play an increasingly important role in enabling their safe and efficient deployment.

FIA Sends Letter to NRC in Support of Materials Rulemaking
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FIA Sends Letter to NRC in Support of Materials Rulemaking

ByCaroline

On August 7, the Fusion Industry Association (FIA) sent a letter to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), supporting the NRC proposal to remove the nine-month advance application requirement for certain materials licenses and clarify that companies can begin construction while NRC reviews are underway.

FIA and Clean Air Task Force Publish Principles on Codes and Standards
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FIA and Clean Air Task Force Publish Principles on Codes and Standards

ByCaroline

In partnership with the Clean Air Task Force, the Fusion Industry Association published a one-pager outlining its principles for fusion codes and standards. As fusion moves towards deployment, it is critical that codes and standards ensure safe deployment while enabling innovation.

International Legal Expert Group Publish Paper on the Need for the EU to Secure Its Competitive Fusion Advantage
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International Legal Expert Group Publish Paper on the Need for the EU to Secure Its Competitive Fusion Advantage

ByCaroline

A discussion paper from the International Group of Legal Experts on Fusion Energy (FELEX) argues that Europe holds a competitive advantage in commercial fusion that no other region can replicate, but must act now to preserve it. The paper highlights the Euratom Treaty as the world’s only harmonized legal framework for nuclear governance across 27…

FIA Submits Response to NRC’s Proposed Rulemaking and Draft Guidance for US Fusion Regulations
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FIA Submits Response to NRC’s Proposed Rulemaking and Draft Guidance for US Fusion Regulations

ByCaroline

On May 21, FIA submitted its response to the NRC’s request for comments regarding the proposed rulemaking and draft fusion guidance released in February. FIA thanks the Commissioners and Staff for their collaborative engagement throughout the process and looks forward to the forthcoming publication of the final rule. Risk-informed regulations, tailored to the nature of fusion technology and therefore separate from fission, are critical for enabling its safe and timely deployment.

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Submits Fusion Regulations Rulemaking Report to Congress
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U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Submits Fusion Regulations Rulemaking Report to Congress

ByCaroline

On March 23, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Committee (NRC) submitted their letter and report “All Planned NRC Rulemaking Activities Related to Fusion Machines” to the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations and the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations. The report details all ongoing and planned projects by the NRC for fusion regulations.

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Publishes Proposed Rule and Guidance for Fusion Regulatory Framework
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U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Publishes Proposed Rule and Guidance for Fusion Regulatory Framework

ByCaroline

On February 26, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) published its proposed rule and draft guidance on the Regulatory Framework for Fusion Machines. The rule is now open for public comment, and will then be finalized and implemented in October. This is an important, nearly final, step in the process for solidifying clear and specific fusion regulations in the U.S. and FIA will submit comments. 

FELEX Publishes Discussion Paper on Regulatory Frameworks for Fusion Power Plants
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FELEX Publishes Discussion Paper on Regulatory Frameworks for Fusion Power Plants

ByLei Nishiuwatoko

The International Group of Legal Experts on Fusion Energy (FELEX) published a discussion paper on “Regulatory Frameworks for Fusion Technologies.” This paper marks a step in the pursuit of clear, risk-appropriate, and technology-neutral legal frameworks for the safe and effective deployment of fusion power plants.

FIA Members to Testify at Congressional Hearing on Fusion
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FIA Members to Testify at Congressional Hearing on Fusion

BySara Eaves

On September 18 at 10 am, Commonwealth Fusion Systems’ CEO Bob Mumgaard and Pacific Fusion CEO Will Regan will testify at a Congressional hearing on “Igniting America’s Energy Future: The Promise and Progress of Fusion Power”, hosted by the Energy Subcommittee of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.