Nuclear policy and development strategy in the United States

In the United States, nuclear power now accounts for 12% of the total power generation. By 1990, the percentage will be raised to 22% to 25%. The national energy policy announced in July, 1981, stated the so-called market principle for the energy aspects. However, the Government will aid positively essential areas such as the research and development of nuclear fusion. The President in his statement in October, 1981, mentioned the following points: the reduction of long lead time in the construction of nuclear power stations, the improvement in the governmental regulation, etc., the demonstration of FBR technology, a major role by the private circles in the fuel reprocessing, and the early establishment of safe waste management. As such, the President believes in the importance of nuclear power as a safe, economical energy source. (Mori, K.)