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 Participates in NRC Public Meeting on Developing a Regulatory Framework for Fusion Energy
On July 12, 2023, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) held a public meeting to update progress on developing a…
Fusion Industry Association Sends Letter on Fusion Regulations to European Commission Commissioner Simson
On June 9, the Fusion Industry Association (FIA) sent a letter on the importance of risk-informed fusion regulations to European…
FIA Issues Support for NRC Commissioner Baran
On May 25, 2023, the Fusion Industry Association (FIA) sent a letter to Senator Carper, Chairman of the Senate Committee…
NRC Decision Separates Fusion Energy Regulation from Nuclear Fission
The five US NRC Commissioners announced in a vote that fusion energy would be regulated under the same regime as…
NRC Considers Regulatory Approaches for Fusion Energy
In a meeting at the Nuclear Regulatory Commissions (NRC) on Tuesday, November 8, the Department of Energy, representatives of Agreement…
FIA Sends Letter to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in Support of Byproduct Material Approach
On August 24, 2022, the CEO of the Fusion Industry Association sent letter to the Chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory…
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…
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…
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…