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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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Oklo provides updates on DOE, NRC approvals
On March 17, Oklo released a series of four press releases in the span of a few hours containing some of the first substantial updates the company has given on its various approval processes with the Department of Energy and Nuclear Regulatory Commission since January.
Specifically, Oklo announced that it has received two nuclear safety design agreement (NSDA) approvals from the DOE and a materials license from the NRC.
Technical Session|Panel|Sponsored by RPD
Monday, June 16, 2025|3:15–5:00PM CDT|Belmont
Session Chair:
Christopher M. Perfetti
Alternate Chair:
Shane G. Stimpson
Session Organizer:
The Reactor Physics Division (RPD) Early Career Reactor Physicist (ECRP) Award recognizes early career members of the RPD who have made significant contributions in the field of reactor physics. This award consists of a plaque and a letter signed by the chair of RPD recognizing the candidate's achievement of distinction. The 2025 ECRP award goes to Dr. Abdalla Abou-Jaoude from Idaho National Lab. He will be presenting a lecture titled 'Look Beyond the Core' during this session.
Abdalla Abou-Jaoude
INL
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