‘EMRC issued 900 licences in nuclear, radioactive field in 2017’

AMMAN — The Energy and Minerals Regulatory Commission (EMRC) said that it issued 900 licences in the nuclear and radioactive field in 2017, witnessing a 6.9 per cent increase compared to 2016, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported on Saturday.

EMRC Chief Commissioner Farouq Hiyari said that in 2017, the commission recorded “significant accomplishments” in ensuring nuclear safety and security.

He also said in a statement carried by Petra that the commission issued 1,573 personal licences last year, with an increase of 18.8 per cent, compared to 2016, granted 425 permits for the import, transit, and reexport of radioactive materials and devices, and carried out six inspection campaigns involving 425 institutions, in which 237 organisations were asked to rectify their status.