ELR Citation: ELR 20021
No(s). 653-71-R (E.D. Va. Nov 14, 1972)

Summary judgment is granted to defendants in a suit filed under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the Airport and Airway Development Act, seeking a declaratory judgment and an injunction against the construction of the proposed Richmond Airport. The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requires only a consideration of the project's potential for adverse environmental effects not substantive solutions for them within the impact statement. Moreover, the statement satisfies the environmental requirements of the Airport Act since the Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration completely reviewed the statement that was prepared by local authorities.

Counsel for Plaintiffs
Kelly E. Miller
1214 Westover Hills Blvd.
Richmond, VA

Counsel for Defendants
Dennis Dohnal Asst. U.S. Attorney
U.S. Post Office Bldg.
Main Street
Richmond, VA 23210