Energy Department adds Thailand to list of countries allowed to receive U.S. nuclear technology
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The Energy Department has updated a regulatory list to include Thailand as a destination authorized for the export of certain nuclear technologies and assistance. This change aligns the Code of Federal Regulations with a determination made by the Secretary in April 2026.
Why it matters: This action reduces administrative friction for U.S. companies and researchers looking to share specific nuclear technologies with Thailand. It does not create new rules or expand what can be exported; it simply removes the requirement to seek special permission for these transfers to this specific country, which may lower legal costs and processing time for affected businesses.
Who it affects
- U.S. firms in engineering services and computer systems design that export nuclear-related technology or code
This final rule was issued by the Energy Department and published in the Federal Register on June 16, 2026; readers should verify the full text before relying on it for compliance purposes.
Agency: Energy Department
Source: Federal Register — read the official document