SMR startup Oklo said in a release today that the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has accepted for review its Principal Design Criteria (PDC) topical report under an accelerated timeline, with regulators also proposing a reduced review schedule. The move signals the NRC’s push to modernize licensing for next-generation reactors while keeping safety standards intact. The PDC report sets the safety, reliability, and performance criteria that will guide Oklo’s future reactor designs and licensing applications. Oklo noted it received acceptance just 15 days after filing, compared to the standard 30–60 days. Recall days ago, Goldman Sachs initiated coverage on Oklo with a Neutral rating and a $117 price target.