Oklo announces NRC accepted for review PDC report under accelerated timeline

Oklo (OKLO) announced that the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, NRC, has accepted for review its Principal Design Criteria, PDC, topical report under an accelerated timeline. The NRC also proposed a reduced review schedule, reflecting the regulator’s efforts to modernize the licensing pathways for advanced reactors while maintaining world-class safety standards. Once approved, the PDC topical report can be referenced in future applications, reducing the need to re-review established material. “This is a reflection of the work by the Oklo team, and the NRC’s commitment to timely oversight,” said Oklo co-founder and CEO Jacob DeWitte. “Recent legislation and executive orders have called for the delivery of more nuclear power for clean, reliable energy on accelerated timelines, and this is how it’s done. Modernized, non-duplicative processes are key enablers for how advanced nuclear can scale rapidly and safely.”