Title 42 — The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-73
§9310 Dissemination of information
Title 42 › Chapter CHAPTER 101— - MAGNETIC FUSION ENERGY ENGINEERING › § 9310
Summary
The Secretary must share technical information about the national magnetic fusion program with U.S. industry and universities, except proven trade secrets or other proprietary data (disclosure punished under 18 U.S.C. 1905), and must run a strong public education and outreach program to spread knowledge of magnetic fusion.
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Title 42, §9310
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(a)The Secretary shall take all necessary steps to assure that technical information relevant to the status and progress of the national magnetic fusion program is made readily available to interested persons in domestic industry and universities in the United States: Provided, however, That upon a showing to the Secretary by any person that any information or portion thereof provided to the Secretary directly or indirectly from such person would, if made public, divulge (1) trade secrets or (2) other proprietary information of such person, the Secretary shall not disclose such information and disclosure thereof shall be punishable under section 1905 of title 18.
(b)The Secretary shall maintain an aggressive program in the United States for the provision of public information and educational materials to promote widespread knowledge of magnetic fusion among educational, community, business, environmental, labor, and governmental entities and the public at large.
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42 U.S.C. § 9310
Title 42 — The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73