ELR Citation: ELR 20322
No(s). 71-1488 (7th Cir. Jun 22, 1972)

On appeal from the Northern District of Illinois, held that the National Environmental Policy Act does not create substantive rights, and does not apply to a tollway extension undertaken without the participation of any federal agency and without any federal funds. The dismissal for failure to state a federal cause of action is affirmed.

Counsel for Plaintiffs
David L. Ader
175 E. Delaware Place
Chicago, IL 60611

Counsel for Defendants
Walter K. Pyle Asst. Attorney-General
Illinois Toll Highway Commission
Oak Brook, IL 60521

Before SWYGERT, Chief Judge; PELL, Circuit Judge, and JUERGENS^*, District Judge.