ELR Citation: ELR 20433
No(s). 17133 (N.D. Ga. Mar 14, 1973)

A challenge to the sufficiency of the NEPA impact statement for the completion of an interstate highway in Georgia is rejected. It is not improper for the state's highway department to prepare the final impact statement, so long as the Secretary of Transportation reviews, approves, and adopts the statement.

Counsel for Plaintiffs
Hugh G. Head, Jr.
1203 Haley Building
Atlanta, GA 30303

Counsel for Defendants
Marion O. Gordon Asst. State Attorney General
132 State Judicial Building
Atlanta, GA 30334

Beverly B. Bates Assistant U.S. Attorney
P.O. Box 912
Atlanta, GA 30301