Opinion ID: 168098
Heading Depth: 4
Heading Rank: 1

Heading: Authority to bring civil actions

Text: Except as provided in subsections (d) and (e) of this section and in section 9613(h) of this title (relating to timing of judicial review), any person may commence a civil action on his own behalf— (2) against . . . any . . . officer of the United States (including the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency . . .) where there is alleged a failure of the President or of such other officer to perform any act or duty under this chapter, including an act or duty under section 9620 of this title (relating to Federal facilities), which is not discretionary with the President or such other officer. On appeal M r. Davis states only, “It is Appellant’s opinion that providing a notice to the E.P.A. Administrator is an inadequate remedy, as after approximately 4 years” the EPA is still negotiating with the companies responsible for the polluted site. Aplt. Br. (06-3056) at 3. A writ of mandamus, M r. Davis argues, is the “only option left” and would provide the same relief as § 9659. Id. at 4. -4- Although M r. Davis’s frustration is perhaps understandable, he has not shown that he has no other adequate remedy. Section 9659 provides the very remedy M r. Davis seeks. Therefore, we AFFIRM the judgment of the district court in case number 06-3056.