Poland’s nuclear regulator has issued a new operating licence for an indefinite period for the Maria research reactor, operation of which was suspended after its previous licence expired at the end of March.
The National Centre for Nuclear Research (NCBJ), which operates Maria, submitted an application to the National Atomic Energy Agency (Państwowa Agencja Atomistyki, or PAA) for a new permit in August 2024.
The NCBJ was asked to provide clarifications and additional documentation, but when deadlines passed, operations were suspended.