ELR Citation: ELR 20351
No(s). 73 C 76 (E.D.N.Y. Feb 28, 1973)

In an action brought to compel the Department of Housing and Urban Development to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act in the administration of its federally insured home mortgage program, the court refuses to grant a preliminary injunction to prevent removal of occupants from properties conveyed to HUD upon mortgage foreclosure. The court holds, however, that the suit does raise substantial questions concerning NEPA's application to the administration of the program and to HUD's duty to review and update the program regulations.

Counsel for Plaintiffs
Douglas J. Kramer
John C. Gray, Jr.
Brooklyn Legal Services Corp., South Brooklyn Branch
152 Court Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Counsel for Defendants
Robert A. Morse U.S. Attorney
Harold J. Friedman
Cyril Hyman
225 Cadman Plaza East
Brooklyn, NY 11201