Pete was a giant in the nuclear field having accomplished the public service trifecta of working in Congress as a senior aide to former Senator Pete Domenici, serving as a NRC Commissioner, and as Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy at DOE. Few could match his knowledge and experience on nuclear technical matters. He was also…
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…
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…
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…
On October 6, the FIA, along with DOE and NRC, will host a public forum on building a fusion regulatory framework. RSVP to attend.
The FIA White Paper “Igniting the Fusion Revolution in America” outlines the promise of fusion energy, the background on regulation, and proposes a series of principles for regulation. The recommendations and background are targeted towards the specific legal and regulatory issues within the United States, but the principles outlined in the document apply broadly towards…
Governments must work to ensure that fusion regulation is calibrated to fusion’s inherent low risks.