= Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Corp. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc.
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**Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Corp. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc.** is a significant case decided by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1978. The case addresses the balance of state and federal regulatory authority regarding nuclear power plants. \#\#\# Background: Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Corporation operated a nuclear power facility in Vermont. The plant was undergoing licensing procedures set by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
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