NRC Hosts Public Meeting on Developing a Regulatory Framework for Fusion Energy System

NRC Hosts Public Meeting on Developing a Regulatory Framework for Fusion Energy System

On June 7, 2022, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) hosted a virtual public meeting to explore an appropriate regulatory framework for fusion energy. The NRC’s Offices of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Material Safety and Safeguards, and Regulatory Research participated along with stakeholders and the broader public. The goal of these forums is to collect public input…

FIA Writes Letter to the NRC on Roadmap for Regulatory Options

FIA Writes Letter to the NRC on Roadmap for Regulatory Options

On October 4, the Fusion Industry Association (FIA) wrote to the Chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to clarify the roadmap for the requested six-month extension of the regulatory options paper. This extension would create better engagement between the NRC and the commercial fusion industry, as well as develop better understanding of the key…

US Fusion Regulators Hear from UK Regulators about British Approach to Fusion Governance

US Fusion Regulators Hear from UK Regulators about British Approach to Fusion Governance

Representatives from the UK government participated in a public meeting with the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission to outline their progress towards fusion regulation, technological development, hazard scenarios, and government consultation. On September 16, the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) hosted a public meeting with leaders from the British government agencies charged with regulation of fusion…

FIA Writes Letter to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission

FIA Writes Letter to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission

On July 30, the Fusion Industry Association wrote to Margie Doane, the Executive Director of Operations for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to make clear the industry’s official stance on how the United States should ensure a safe, efficient, and secure fusion energy regulation framework. The letter was sent in CC is Chairman Hanson, Commissioner…

UK’s Regulatory Horizons Council Issues Report on Fusion Energy Regulation

UK’s Regulatory Horizons Council Issues Report on Fusion Energy Regulation

On May 31, 2021 the Regulatory Horizons Council, a new expert committee responsible for educating the UK’s government on the regulations necessary for the advancement of technological innovation, released a report on its recommendations to ensure the rapid and safe progress of fusion energy. The Fusion Industry Association was cited throughout the report with regards…

NRC Hosts Second Virtual Public Meeting on Developing a Regulatory Framework for Fusion Energy

NRC Hosts Second Virtual Public Meeting on Developing a Regulatory Framework for Fusion Energy

On the afternoon of March 30, 2021, the Nuclear Regulatory Committee (NRC) hosted their second virtual public meeting to explore an appropriate regulatory framework for fusion energy. Their first public forum was held on January 26, 2021. The goal of this and the previous forum was to collect public input and feedback related to developing…

NRC Hosts Virtual Public Meeting on Developing Options for a Regulatory Framework for Fusion Energy

NRC Hosts Virtual Public Meeting on Developing Options for a Regulatory Framework for Fusion Energy

On the afternoon of January 26, 2021, the Nuclear Regulatory Committee (NRC) hosted their first virtual public meeting to explore an appropriate regulatory framework for fusion energy. The goal of this forum was to collect public input and feedback related to developing a regulatory model for longer-term commercial deployment of fusion. Section 103 of the…

OpEd: Fusion energy needs smart federal government regulation

OpEd: Fusion energy needs smart federal government regulation

On October 6, 2020, FIA Director Andrew Holland published the below article in the Washington Times. Fusion energy needs smart federal government regulation Must demonstrate regulatory certainty for the future fusion industry Creating new sources of sustainable, reliable and zero-carbon energy is a critical national security question and may prove to be an existential threat…