President Vladimir Putin has signed a law establishing a legal basis for ensuring the safety of thermonuclear reactors and installations. The document extends the scope of the law "On the Use of Atomic Energy" to such facilities, even though there are currently no operational thermonuclear reactors in Russia.
According to the law, thermonuclear installations containing nuclear materials or creating high-intensity ionizing radiation will be equated to nuclear installations. Those that do not possess hazardous characteristics will be classified as radiation sources. According to Rostekhnadzor, this approach allows for the regulation of thermonuclear technologies based on their potential danger.
The parameters under which a thermonuclear installation will be recognized as nuclear, including the level of neutron radiation, will be defined in special federal norms. The law will come into force on January 1, 2027.
The adoption of the law lays the legal foundation for future developments in the field of thermonuclear energy — one of the most promising areas in science. It regulates potentially dangerous technologies in advance, ensuring safety during their creation and operation.
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