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Ernesta B. Barnes, et al., Petitioners, v. United States District Court for the Western District Ofwashington, Respondent,andtime Oil Company, Real Party in Interest
United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. - 800 F.2d 822
Aug. 13, 1986
Kathleen P. Dewey, Robert L. Klarquist, U.S. Dept. of Justice, Washington, D.C., for petitioners.
William H. Bode, Donald W. Fowler, Spriggs, Bode & Hollingsworth, Washington, D.C., Terrill L. Henderson, Jackson J. Fox, U.S. Atty., Seattle, Wash., for respondent.
Before SCHROEDER, FARRIS and BRUNETTI, Circuit Judges.
ORDER
The petition for a writ of mandamus is granted. The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, 42 U.S.C. Sec. 9601 et seq. does not authorize pre-enforcement review of Environmental Protection Agency orders. See Wheaton Industries v. United States Environmental Protection Agency, 781 F.2d 354, 356 (3d Cir.1986); J.V. Peters & Co., Inc. v. Administrator, EPA, 767 F.2d 263, 265 (6th Cir.1985). The district court is directed to enter judgment dismissing the complaint.
A certified copy of this order shall act as and for the mandate of the court.