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   Oklo Received Site User Permit for Advanced Fission Reactor(morningconsult.com)

   4 points by lrearden 7y ago|0 comments
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   Oklo Fabricates Prototype Fuel(morningconsult.com)

   1 points by lrearden 7y ago|0 comments
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   by lrearden 7y ago

   Actually, track their NRC interactions: https://www.nrc.gov/reactors/new-reactors/advanced/oklo.html They've been in pre-application with the NRC for 3 years, and they submitted a pilot application last
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   by lrearden 11y ago

   Yes megawatt day. Yes, go fast or go home on this. The IFR program showed that is way.
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   by lrearden 11y ago

   Exactly! Most all of these concepts do not have proliferation risks. And many can destroy weapons material. However, these groups have to be careful about what they can do with the fuel cycle. Transatomic gets a lot of press, but their tech
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   by lrearden 11y ago

   The NRC can handle advanced reactors, but it could be better. Much of this comes from understanding the regulatory process, as well as design choices. Only 3 or 4 of the nuclear startups have an actual regulatory team, and I know Oklo is