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a concern of U.S. fusion scientists. These scientists cite the 

 Japanese industry's past successes in converting U.S. technolog- 

 ical innovations into first-rate "products." The report predicts 

 that the Japanese industry, because of its early involvement in 

 fusion energy development, may eventually become the world 

 supplier of fusion reactors. 



DOE, in September 1983, asked its own Magnetic Fusion 

 Advisory Committee to examine the role of industry in the fusion 

 program. The committee, formed by DOE in May 1982, includes 

 fusion experts from industry, academia, and the national labora- 

 tories and is charged with advising DOE on fusion development 

 consistent with Public Law 96-386 objectives in a period of budget 

 constraints. DOE expects the report to be completed by May 1984. 



