The possibility of an interim consolidated spent nuclear fuel repository in southeast New Mexico is one step closer to reality after the Atomic Safety and Licensing Board found opponents failed to show cause for intervening in the application by Holtec International, the Camden-based energy technology company buying up retired or retiring nuclear power plants around the country including the Oyster Creek Generating Station.

“We thank the diligent efforts by the Holtec and Pillsbury teams for this splendid outcome,” Joy Russell, Holtec’s…