§9308 International cooperation; examination of impact on national magnetic fusion program; exploration of prospects for joint funding in construction of fusion engineering device; report to Congressional committees on results of examination and exploration

Summary

The Secretary, working with the Secretary of State, must seek new or stronger international partnerships in magnetic fusion research and aim for fair sharing of information, data, scientists, and other benefits with advanced countries. The Secretary must look into how joining an international effort to build a fusion engineering device would affect the U.S. program and whether other nations can share the costs. Within two years of October 7, 1980, the Secretary must send a report with findings and recommendations to the House Committee on Science and Technology and the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, and these studies must not delay U.S. design work.