Oklo completes Nuclear Regulatory Commission readiness assessment

Oklo (OKLO) has announced the completion of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s pre-application readiness assessment for Phase 1 of the combined license application for Oklo’s first commercial Aurora powerhouse at Idaho National Laboratory. The NRC’s observations affirmed Oklo’s readiness to move forward, with no significant gaps identified that would hinder acceptance of the application. Observations were also provided that will help Oklo finalize the application to support an efficient and effective review process. “We view this assessment as a productive engagement tool that moves our licensing and permitting work forward,” said Jacob DeWitte, co-founder and CEO of Oklo. “Our team has worked closely with the NRC to build a clear, efficient licensing pathway, and this is a good signal that we are on track.” Oklo plans to submit the first phase of the Aurora-INL COLA this year. Oklo’s licensing strategy supports the efficient and repeatable deployment of its Aurora powerhouses, enabling future follow-on applications to serve its growing pipeline of commercial and Federal customers.