ARB CASE NO. 98-021
ALJ CASE NO. 97-CAA-17
DATE: NOV 18 1997

In the Matter of:

RAM SEETHARAMAN
    COMPLAINANT

    v.

MASSACHUSETTS WATER
RESOURCES AUTHORITY
    RESPONDENT

BEFORE: THE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW BOARD

   Before the Board for review is the captioned matter arising under the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7622 (1988). Prior to a hearing, Complainant filed a Motion to dismiss this matter. Voluntary dismissals of ERA complaints are governed by Rule 41 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. See Olsovsky v. Shell Western E & P, Inc., ARB No. 96-183, ALJ No. 96-CAA-1, ARB Dis. Ord., Oct. 23, 1996; Nolder v. Kaiser Engineers, Inc. Case No 84-ERA-5, Sec. Dec., June 28, 1985, slip op. at 6-8. Accordingly, the ALJ's recommendation is accepted and this case is DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE.

    SO ORDERED.

      DAVID A. O'BRIEN
      Chair

      KARL J. SANDSTROM
      Member

      JOYCE D. MILLER
      Alternate Member