Regulatory Certainty
The FIA works to make sure that the laws regulating fusion energy are clear, fair, and supportive of innovation, while assuring the safety and security of the public.
Due to their fundamental differences, fusion energy must not be regulated like nuclear fission, and should not require the same lengthy permitting processes for each facility.
Read the latest from the FIA on the regulation of fusion energy below.
FIA Responds to Japan’s Cabinet Office on the “Basic Approach to Ensuring Safety for Realization of Fusion Energy” Draft Paper
On March 18, the Fusion Industry Association (FIA) submitted a response to Japan’s Cabinet Office on their recently released draft…
FIA Responds to UK Consultation on National Policy Statement for Fusion Energy
As developers move closer to commercial fusion it is increasingly necessary to consider the wide array of enablers required to…
German Hearing on Charting a Fusion Regulatory Framework
On Wednesday, July 3, the German Committee for Education, Research and Technology Assessment held a hearing aimed to chart a…
FIA Participates in Fusion for Energy (F4E) Roundtable on Regulations and Partnerships
On 25-26 June 2024, the Fusion Industry Association participated in the Fusion for Energy Roundtable held in Barcelona to discuss…
US Senate Passes ADVANCE Act, Including Legislation to Codify US Fusion Regulations
On June 18, in a bipartisan vote, the Senate passed the ADVANCE Act, including legislation that will codify fusion energy…
FIA Sends Letter to NRC Regarding Ongoing Rulemaking
Discover the key takeaways from the Fusion Industry Association’s May 2024 letter to the NRC, addressing critical updates in fusion…
Senators Padilla, Cornyn, Booker, Young, Murray Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Accelerate Fusion Energy
On April 18, Senators Padilla, Cornyn, Booker, Young, and Murray introduced a bipartisan bill to accelerate fusion energy development. The…
FIA Supports Confirmation of Christopher Hanson for US Nuclear Regulatory Commission
On April 18, the FIA sent a letter to Chairman Carper and Ranking Member Capito of the Senate Committee on…
FIA Endorses Passage of Atomic Energy Advancement Act
The FIA endorsed passage on February 28, 2024 of H.R.6544, the bipartisan Atomic Energy Advancement Act with the Trahan-Obernolte Fusion Energy…