The Dabaa nuclear plant passed the first major milestone of its licensing process on Monday, attaining a site approval permit (SAP) from the Egyptian Nuclear Regulation and Radiological Authority (ENRRA), according to Egypt Independent. The SAP follows a review of design, data on reactor installation, site data, and environmental impact. In addition to Egyptian agencies, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) also reviewed the site evaluation report and the radiological part of the environmental impact assessment report.

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