ELR Citation: ELR 20205
No(s). 83-1224 (D.C. Cir. Jan 20, 1984)

In a citizen suit against the Secretary of the Interior for his failure to assess penalties and take enforcement actions against mine operators known to be in violation of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA), the court holds that the special venue provision of §520(c)(1) applies ...