The Department of Energy's plan to repurpose Cold War-era plutonium for commercial reactors, as noted in the May 2026 Bloomberg report on Oklo, extends beyond market reactions to reflect documented US efforts under the Atomic Energy Act and subsequent National Nuclear Security Administration guidelines for surplus fissile material disposition. Primary records from the 2010s Plutonium Disposition Program show prior attempts focused on mixed-oxide fuel fabrication, yet current policy accelerates this via direct reactor fuel pathways to address projected electricity shortfalls from AI infrastructure growth, per Federal Energy Regulatory Commission load forecasts. Multiple perspectives emerge: domestic nuclear advocates cite reduced foreign uranium dependence as a strategic buffer against supply disruptions documented in IAEA annual reports, while nonproliferation analysts reference concerns in Arms Control Association assessments about material security during transport and reprocessing. International observers, drawing from Russian state nuclear export records, note potential ripple effects on global fuel markets if US actions alter MOX trade patterns. Coverage gaps include insufficient linkage to 2024-2025 executive actions on critical infrastructure resilience and overlooked intersections with state-level permitting reforms in Texas and Georgia, where data center permits have surged per Public Utility Commission filings. Patterns from prior energy transitions, such as the 1970s breeder reactor debates in congressional hearings, suggest this approach prioritizes rapid deployment over traditional nonproliferation timelines.