Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Corp. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc.

ID: vermont-yankee-nuclear-power-corp-v-natural-resources-defense-council-inc

**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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