Ernesta B. Barnes v. United States District Court for the Western District of Washington, and Time Oil Company, Real Party in Interest
800 F.2d 822·16 Envtl. L. Rep. (Envtl. Law Inst.) 21
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth CircuitAugust 13, 198686-7040California90 words
Opinion
ORDER
The petition for a writ of mandamus is granted. The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, 42 U.S.C. § 9601 et seq. does not authorize pre-enforcement review of Environmental Protection Agency orders. See Wheaton Industries v. United States Environmental Protection Agency, 781 F.2d 354, 356 (3d Cir.1986); J.V. Peters & Co., Inc. v. Administrator, EPA, 767 F.2d 263, 265 (6th Cir.1985). The district court is directed to enter judgment dismissing the complaint.
A certified copy of this order shall act as and for the mandate of the court.