ML26075D071
| ML26075D071 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Issue date: | 03/27/2026 |
| From: | Andrea Kock NRC/NMSS/DMSST/MSLB |
| To: | Holland A Fusion Industry Association |
| References | |
| LTR-26-0025-1-NMSS | |
| Download: ML26075D071 (0) | |
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Andrew Holland, Chief Executive Officer Fusion Industry Association 800 Maine Ave SW Suite 223 Washington, DC 20024
SUBJECT:
FUSION INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION LETTER RE: INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENT ON REGULATORY TREATMENT OF FUSION
Dear Andrew Holland:
Thank you for your letter dated February 4, 2026, providing the Fusion Industry Associations views on the international regulatory treatment of fusion. We appreciate your insights into the importance of a harmonized regulatory approach for fusion machines. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) recognizes the value of international engagement on fusion and will continue to prioritize it as outlined in Vision and Strategy: Regulating Fusion Machines Across the National Materials Program, (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) Accession No. ML25344A070). Specifically, Section 2.3 Partnership and Coordination, and Objective 4 of Section 4 Actions and Schedules, discuss the NRCs international engagement initiatives associated with fusion activities.
As part of the NRCs strategy for establishing an efficient performance-based regulatory framework for commercial fusion machines, the agency will continue to engage internationally regarding regulatory approaches, international standards development, and challenges associated with fusion technology. This includes NRC senior-level staff and leadership participation in International Atomic Energy Agency activities to support the safe development and use of fusion technologies worldwide by ensuring that international standards and guidance reflect fusions distinct technical characteristics and are not misaligned with the NRCs technical and regulatory perspectives. The NRC will also pursue bilateral and multilateral engagements with countries that are actively developing regulatory frameworks for fusion, including both those with established regulatory systems and those in earlier stages of development. Collectively, these engagements provide an international platform for the NRC to communicate its regulatory approach and technical basis for fusion machines with the goal of promoting greater international understanding and, where appropriate, convergence toward harmonized regulatory approaches.
March 27, 2026
A. Holland If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me or Ed Harvey of my staff at edward.harvey@nrc.gov or 301-415-1897.
Sincerely, Andrea Kock, Director Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards Signed by Kock, Andrea on 03/27/26
A. Holland
SUBJECT:
FUSION INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION LETTER RE: INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENT ON REGULATORY TREATMENT OF FUSION DATED:
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PKG: ML26035A400, Incoming: ML26035A399, Letter: ML26075D071 eConcurrence case: 20260316-90017 March 27, 2026