‘Nuclear commission issued 1,965 work permits in 2013’

By Petra - Jan 14,2014 - Last updated at Jan 14,2014

AMMAN — The Jordan Nuclear Regulatory Commission (JNRC) issued 1,965 work permits, including 1,188 for national institutions and 777 for individuals last year.

During a press conference held on Tuesday, JNRC President Majd Hawari highlighted the commission’s achievements in 2013, including carrying out 80 field visits to research, industrial and medical institutions, in addition to providing radiation safety devices to six hospitals.

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