FIA Sends Letter to NRC in Support of Materials Rulemaking

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 agrees with the NRC’s explanation that the fixed nine-month advance-filing requirement is not statutory and does not improve the application review process. FIA also appreciates the NRC’s proposal to clarify that commencement of construction before the NRC completes its environmental determination may be undertaken at the applicant’s own risk. FIA strongly supports these proposed changes and respectfully urges the Commission to retain them in the final rule. This approach maintains the NRC’s full authority over licensed material (outside Agreement State authorities), preserves appropriate environmental review, and avoids unnecessary delays to non-radiological construction.

You can read the letter in full below.