DOE approves the preliminary documented safety analysis for Aurora-INL

Oklo/Aurora-INL

DOE's Idaho Operations Office approved the preliminary documented safety analysis for Aurora-INL under the Reactor Pilot Program, covering hazard and accident analysis, safety controls, and design commitments. Oklo called it a foundation for later Aurora deployments.

• The PDSA is a detailed safety review including hazard analysis, accident analysis, safety controls, and design commitments for the Aurora powerhouse.
• This approval is the first step toward authorization under DOE's Reactor Pilot Program, which lets DOE rather than the NRC authorize test reactors.
• Oklo immediately requested DOE to begin reviewing its preliminary safety analysis, advancing toward federal authorization to build and operate the plant.