I'm often at least sympathetic to anti-regulatory sentiment whether or not I'm fully onboard with it, but not here. The risk to others in operating a nuclear reactor is considerable, and anyone wishing to do so should be required to prove they understand the risks and have mitigated them to a degree acceptable to the public.

Instead, regulators may have opportunities to improve the process to make it easier for applicants to understand what they must do to receive approval. In this case, I have the impression the NRC did adequately explain what Oklo needs to improve in its application.