; and (B) industry. (4) High-Performance Computing for Fusion Innovation Hub In carrying out the program under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall establish and operate a national High-Performance Computing for Fusion Innovation Hub (referred to in this section as the “Hub”), which shall focus on the early stage research and development activities described under paragraph (1). (d) Selection The Secretary shall select the Hub under this subsection on a competitive, merit-reviewed basis. The Secretary shall consider applications from National Laboratories, institutions of higher education, multi-institutional collaborations, and other appropriate entities. (e) Duration The Hub established under this subsection shall receive support for a period of not more than 5 years, subject to the availability of appropriations. (f) Renewal Upon the expiration of any period of support of the Hub, the Secretary may renew support for the Hub, on a merit-reviewed basis, for a period of not more than 5 years. (g) Termination Consistent with the existing authorities of the Department, the Secretary may terminate the Hub for cause during the performance period. (h) Tokamak research and development Section 307(b) of the Department of Energy Research and Innovation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 18645(b) ) is amended to read as follows: (b) Tokamak research and development (1) In general The Director shall support research and development activities and facility operations to optimize the tokamak approach to fusion energy. (2) International thermonuclear experimental reactor construction (A) In general There is authorized United States participation in the construction and operations of the ITER project, as agreed to under the April 25, 2007 Agreement on the Establishment of the ITER International Fusion Energy Organization for the Joint Implementation of the ITER Project . (B) Facility requirements The Secretary shall ensure that the mission-oriented user facility will enable the study of a burning plasma, and shall be built to have the following