WEST TEXAS, Texas (KOSA) – A controversial nuclear waste storage proposal is facing significant opposition in the Permian Basin, particularly in New Mexico. The federal government is prohibited by law from engaging in temporary storage of nuclear waste without a permanent disposal plan. However, private companies like Holtec International have found a loophole that allows them to take on this responsibility. Holtec and the NRC have appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court to reinstate their storage license despite regional opposition.