Overview
- The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission approved Oklo’s Principal Design Criteria topical report for its Aurora fast-fission plant in Idaho.
- The report sets the core safety and performance rules for the design and can be cited in later applications to avoid re-review of the same material.
- Oklo said the NRC accepted the filing in 15 days, which is faster than the typical 30 to 60 days and reflects the regulator’s push to modernize reviews.
- Investors reacted to the milestone, with shares up 9.22% to $74.74 at publication, according to Benzinga Pro.
- The approval streamlines Oklo’s path to later licensing steps, though the company still needs additional clearances before it can begin commercial operations.