Washington Pub. Interest Research Group v. Pendleton Woolen Mills

ELR Citation: ELR 20231
No(s). 92-35105 (9th Cir. Dec 1, 1993)

The court holds that §309(g) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act does not bar a citizen suit against a party violating the Act when the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued a compliance order against the party but has not sought administrative penalties. The court finds the statut...