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for Fusion Machines,” (Dec. 12, 2024), the NRC staff provided a draft proposed rule to the Commission with accompanying draft guidance, NUREG-1556, Volume 22, “Consolidated Guidance About Materials Licenses: Program-Specific Guidance About Possession Licenses for Fusion Machines.”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
December 12, 2024 |
| Proposed Rule Publication Date |
November 18, 2025 (estimated) |
Rulemaking Supporting Documents
| Document |
ADAMS Accession Nos. |
Date |
| Fusion Industry Association Letter to M. Garvilas (EDO) |
ML24262A058 |
September 13, 2024 |
| NRC Response to September 13th Fusion Industry Association Letter from J. Lubinski |
ML24262A059 |
January 2, 2025 |
| Fusion Industry Association Letter to Chairman |
ML25044A442 |
January 29, 2025 |
| NRC Response to January 29th Fusion Industry Association Letter from J. Lubinski |
ML25044A433 |
March 7, 2025 |
| Helion Letter to Commissioners |
ML25044A447 |
February 3, 2025 |
| NRC Response to Helion Letter from J. Lubinski |
ML25044A446 |
March 7, 2025 |
| OAS Board Letter to Commissioners |
ML25037A248 |
February 3, 2025 |
| NRC Response to February 3rd OAS Board Letter from R. Lewis |
ML25037A249 |
March 6, 2025 |
| Preliminary Draft NUREG-1556, Volume 22, Consolidated Guidance About Materials Licenses: Program-Specific Guidance About Possession Licenses for Fusion Machines |
ML24295A002 |
March 2025 |
| NRC's Vision and Strategy Paper: Regulating Fusion Machines |
ML25069A706 |
March 11, 2025 |