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The United States Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a controversial nuclear waste storage facility in West Texas.
The green light from the high court clears a major regulatory hurdle for the project, ABC27 reported.
With a 6-3 decision, the court endorsed the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s authority to license the facility.
The ruling came despite fervent opposition from Texas officials concerned about safety and permanence.
The Supreme Court’s decision permits the temporary storage of nuclear waste in Texas.
