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Fusion Machine Rulemaking Status
In SECY-24-0085, “Proposed Rule: Regulatory Framework for Fusion Machines,” (Dec. 12, 2024), the NRC staff provided a draft proposed rule to the Commission with accompanying draft guidance, NUREG-1556, Volume 22, “Consolidated Guidance About Materials Licenses: Program-Specific Guidance About Possession Licenses for Fusion Machines.” The Commission is currently reviewing the proposed rule. If approved, both the proposed rule and the new volume to NUREG-1556 will be issued for public comment once the proposed rule is published in the Code of Federal Regulations.
Rulemaking Milestones | Date |
|---|---|
Proposed Rule sent to Signature Authority (SECY-24-0085) | Completed |
Proposed Rule Publication Date | November 18, 2025 (estimated) |
Rulemaking Supporting Documents
Document | ADAMS Accession Nos. | Date |
|---|---|---|
Fusion Industry Association Letter to M. Garvilas (EDO) | September 13, 2024 | |
NRC Response to September 13th Fusion Industry Association Letter from J. Lubinski | January 2, 2025 | |
Fusion Industry Association Letter to Chairman | January 29, 2025 | |
NRC Response to January 29th Fusion Industry Association Letter from J. Lubinski | March 7, 2025 | |
Helion Letter to Commissioners | February 3, 2025 | |
NRC Response to Helion Letter from J. Lubinski | March 7, 2025 | |
OAS Board Letter to Commissioners | February 3, 2025 | |
NRC Response to February 3rd OAS Board Letter from R. Lewis | March 6, 2025 | |
Preliminary Draft NUREG-1556, Volume 22, Consolidated Guidance About Materials Licenses: Program-Specific Guidance About Possession Licenses for Fusion Machines | March 2025 | |
Vision and Strategy: Regulating Fusion Machines Across the National Materials Program, Revision 1 | January 7, 2026 |
Page Last Reviewed/Updated Thursday, January 15, 2026
Page Last Reviewed/Updated Thursday, January 15, 2026