Oklo Inc. (NYSE:OKLO) ("Oklo"), an advanced nuclear technology company, announced today that the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has approved the Principal Design Criteria (PDC) topical report for the Aurora powerhouse currently under construction in Idaho. The PDC topical report was approved on an accelerated review schedule, reflecting the regulator's efforts to modernize licensing pathways for advanced reactors while maintaining stringent safety standards.

The approval clears the path for the report to be referenced in future applications and reduces the need to re-review established material. Oklo's PDC topical report establishes a regulatory framework that defines the fundamental safety, reliability, and performance requirements to guide future reactor licensing and design activities.