ELR Citation: ELR 20043
No(s). C-70 700 RFP (N.D. Cal. Oct 29, 1970)

Taxpayer's class action under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to enjoin the Secretary of Transportation from committing emergency relief funds for road repair under 23 U.S.C. §125 dismissed by court, because the complaint did not state a valid claim for relief. NEPA held to be a declaration of national policy only, not creating judicially enforceable rights and duties.

Counsel for Frank Bucklein:
Johnston, Rankin & Faitz
219 Walnut Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA
(408) 426-8700

Counsel for John A. Volpe and the United States of America:
James L. Browning
United States Attorney
Sacramento, CA 95813
(916) 449-2331