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NRC

American  
  1. National Research Council.

  2. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.


NRC British  

abbreviation

  1. National Research Council

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It may not be the license Wall Street was most eager for, seeing as the start-up’s advanced fast reactors still await approval from the NRC.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

At the end of September, Oklo confirmed that the NRC had accepted its principal design criteria topical report for review under an accelerated timeline.

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

Lawmakers from both parties backed the Advance Act, passed in 2024, which directed the NRC to streamline its licensing process.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

Although the company has access to municipal potable and wastewater, as well as a groundwater lease with the university system, Stein said it is likely to face questions about water access from the NRC.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 4, 2025

Then the NRC, NSC and DIA issued follow-up reports that agreed with the origi- nal findings.

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