Opinion ID: 488529
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Text: 80 For the reasons set forth, we conclude that the district court erred as a matter of law and abused its discretion in entering the order amending the Consent Decree as to the Sinter Plant and staying Wheeling's obligation to comply with the deadlines set forth therein. At oral argument, EPA suggested that Wheeling's defaults are so clear that this court should entertain EPA's contempt motion and motion for summary judgment. Although the basis for EPA's impatience is evident from the record, we are unwilling to pretermit the district court's role in reconsidering these motions upon remand. We are confident that the district court will recognize the sense of urgency embodied in this opinion and will act accordingly. 81 The orders of the district court of December 23, 1985, and May 21, 1986, will be reversed insofar as they amend and stay the provisions applicable to the Sinter Plant in the Second Amendment to the Consent Decree. The case will be remanded to the district court for further proceedings consistent with this opinion. The mandate will issue forthwith.