FUSION WIKI

Licensing and Regulating Fusion Energy Systems

In the United States, fusion research and development activities have been carried out largely under the purview of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Additional research anddevelopment have been performed under the jurisdiction of Agreement States using authority under their agreements with the NRC or using their general authority.

Overview

In the United States, fusion research and development activities have been carried out largely under the purview of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Additional research anddevelopment have been performed under the jurisdiction of Agreement States using authority under their agreements with the NRC or using their general authority.

Fusion relevance

Option 2 - Regulate fusion energy systems under a byproduct material framework