ELR Citation: ELR 20367
No(s). 74-286 (D.D.C. Apr 8, 1974)

The Administrator of the Federal Energy Office was not required to prepare a NEPA impact statement in conjunction with the issuance of regulations establishing mandatory crude oil allocation among refiners. Under the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973, the Administrator was obligated to promulgate such regulations within 15 days after the statute's enactment, and this clear congressional demand for immediate action precludes the necessity for NEPA compliance.

Counsel for Plaintiff
Francis J. Walsh
1101 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036

Counsel for Defendant
Paul T. Michael
Department of Justice
Washington, DC 20530