New Mexico opts for veto power on spent nuclear fuel debateNew Mexico's governor has signed legislation that calls for banning the storage of spent nuclear fuel in New Mexico, unless the state provides its consent first.
New Mexico Senate approves proposed ban on local disposal of spent nuclear fuel unless state provides consentA bill from Democratic New Mexico Senator Jeff Steinborn, which proposed a ban on the local disposal of spent nuclear fuel, was approved in the state Senate.foxnews.com
New Mexico may seek veto power over spent nuke fuel storageThe New Mexico Senate approved a proposed ban on the local disposal of spent nuclear fuel, unless the state provides its consent first.
US sweetens pot to study siting for spent nuke fuel storageThe U.S. government is offering more money to find a solution for storing or disposing of spent nuclear fuel from the nation's commercial nuclear power plants.
New Mexico seeks tougher provisions for US nuclear dumpState officials have released a draft permit that includes tougher provisions for the U.S. government to meet if it wants to continue dumping radioactive waste from decades of nuclear research and bomb-making in the New Mexico desert.
