ELR Citation: ELR 20410
No(s). 2466-72 (D.D.C. May 8, 1973)

The 1972 Amendments to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to allot among the states the entire $11 billion authorized by Congress for fiscal years 1973 and 1974. All orders and regulations directing the impoundment of portions of those funds are void, and must be revoked. A municipality seeking to compel allotment of funds may maintain a class action on behalf of itself and other municipalities similarly situated within the same state.

Counsel for Plaintiffs
James R. Atwood
888 16th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006

Evan A. Davis Assistant Corporation Counsel
Rm. 1629, Municipal Building
New York, NY 10007

Maureen Reilly Assistant Corporation Counsel
1010 City County Building
Detroit, MI 48226

Counsel for Defendants
Arnold T. Aikens Assistant U.S. Attorney
Rm. 3439, U.S. Court House
3rd & Constitution, NW
Washington, DC 20001

David Anderson
Stuart Schiffer
Dennis Linden
U.S. Dept. of Justice
Pennsylvania & 9th, NW
Washington, DC 20503