DES MOINES, Iowa [KCCI-TV] — The U.S. Supreme Court has denied a request by Shelby and Story counties to hear their case. That’s according to a report by KCCI-TV, and it’s the latest turn in a years-long legal battle. The counties say they want to decide where a pipeline goes. They have said their ordinances are to protect residents’ public health.

Summit Carbon Solutions has proposed a multi-state pipeline to carry carbon dioxide. The company has argued in previous court filings that federal law preempts the counties’ ordinances. KCCI confirmed the decision with the counties’ Washington, D.C., attorney.

Officials in Shelby County issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s decision:

“Shelby County was surprised and very disappointed by the denial by the US Supreme Court to hear an important case addressing local control authority and protections. The Shelby County Board of Supervisors will be consulting with its legal counsel in the near future and weighing its options moving forward.”