Hosted by: Savanah River National Laboratory, Georgia Cyber Center
January 23, 2024
Purpose
Support proliferation resistance by design of fusion systems.
Inform research needs related to the management and controls of fuel cycle materials (e.g. tritium, deuterium, lithium) enabling the commercial deployment of fusion energy systems in a safe and secure manner that prevents the misuse of weapons proliferation.
Desired Outomes
Inform participants of any nonproliferation concerns with fusion including misuse scenarios with a focus on fusion fuel cycle (e.g., tritium, deuterium, lithium)
Identify opportunities for voluntary enhancement for proliferation resistance in design of fusion systems including technology advancement needs
Identify research needs for tritium sensing in fusion systems supporting NRC, NNSA and Commerce export control guidelines (e.g., 10 CFR 110.23)
Evaluate current tritium management protocols and determine need for and options for augmented controls
Evaluate ongoing fusion regulatory positions by the International Atomic Energy Agency and approaches by the U.S. NRC as it relates to fusion fuel cycle