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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 particle accelerators.
Apr 14, 2023
U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) Publishes Fusion Energy Technology Assessment
The U.S. Government Accountability Office released a technology assessment report on fusion energy, GAO-23-105813, on March 30, 2023.
Apr 4, 2023
FIA Supports S.1111, the Bipartisan ADVANCE Act, to Clarify Regulation of Commercial Fusion Energy
FIA looks forward to working with the Senate for passage of S.1111, which would clarify fusion's regulatory regime.
Apr 3, 2023
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...
Nov 8, 2022
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 Commission that...
Aug 26, 2022
Senators Carper and Capito Letter to NRC Chairman Applauds Work to Craft Regulatory Path for Fusion
On August 18, the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee sent a letter to the Chairman of...
Aug 19, 2022
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...
Jun 8, 2022
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...
Oct 19, 2021
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...
Oct 19, 2021
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...
Jul 30, 2021
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...
Jun 1, 2021
In Memorium: Pete Lyons
The fusion energy community lost a great friend recently with the passing of Pete Lyons. Pete was a giant in the nuclear field having...
May 20, 2021
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...
Mar 30, 2021
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...
Jan 28, 2021
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...
Oct 22, 2020
DOE/NRC/FIA Public Forum on a Regulatory Framework for Fusion
On October 6, the FIA, along with DOE and NRC, will host a public forum on building a fusion regulatory framework. RSVP to attend.
Aug 28, 2020
Fusion Regulatory White Paper
The FIA White Paper "Igniting the Fusion Revolution in America" outlines the promise of fusion energy, the background on regulation, and...
Jun 12, 2020
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