DATE: May 5, 1987
CASE NO. 86-WPC-1

IN THE MATTER OF

SUGER D. MCALLEN,
    Complainant,

    v.

U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY,
AND RICHARD BARANOWSKI, AND
B.E.S ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALISTS, INC.,
AND ROGER L. MEYER,
    Respondents.

BEFORE: THE SECRETARY OF LABOR

   Respondent, the United States Environmental Protection Agency, and the Complainant have submitted a Joint Motion to Dismiss the above-captioned case which arises under the employee protection provision of the Water Pollution Control Act, 33 U.S.C. § 1367 (1982). The joint request for dismissal is based on the fact that the parties have signed a Stipulation of Settlement, a copy of which is submitted with the motion.

   I have reviewed the Stipulation of Settlement. Without expressing any opinion as to substantive issues presented in this case, I conclude that the settlement terms are fair, adequate and reasonable in the circumstances. I therefore, approve the settlement. Accordingly, this matter IS DISMISSED.

    SO ORDERED.

       WILLIAM E. BROCK
       Secretary of Labor

Washington, D.C.