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Case TitleNATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL v. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET et al
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2003cv02345
Date Filed2003-11-13
Date Closed2008-02-28
JudgeWilliam H. Stafford, Jr
PlaintiffNATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL
DefendantOFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
DefendantCOUNCIL ON ENVIROMENTAL QUALITY
DefendantUNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
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2003-11-131COMPLAINT against COUNCIL ON ENVIROMENTAL QUALITY, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET (Filing fee $ 150.) , filed by NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL.(td, ) (Entered: 11/14/2003)
2003-11-13SUMMONS (5) Issued as to COUNCIL ON ENVIROMENTAL QUALITY ; ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY ; OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (td, ) (Entered: 11/14/2003)
2003-11-132LCvR 7.1 - CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests (td, ) (Entered: 11/14/2003)
2003-11-144RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on Attorney General (cp, ) (Entered: 12/05/2003)
2003-11-145SUMMONS Returned Executed as to the US Attorney by NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY served on 11/13/2003, answer due 12/15/2003. (cp, ) (Entered: 12/05/2003)
2003-11-146SUMMONS Returned Executed by NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL. COUNCIL ON ENVIROMENTAL QUALITY served on 11/13/2003, answer due 12/15/2003. (cp, ) (Entered: 12/05/2003)
2003-11-147SUMMONS Returned Executed by NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET served on 11/13/2003, answer due 12/15/2003. (cp, ) (Entered: 12/05/2003)
2003-11-148SUMMONS Returned Executed by NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY served on 11/13/2003, answer due 12/15/2003. (cp, ) (Entered: 12/05/2003)
2003-11-243RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on Attorney General COUNCIL ON ENVIROMENTAL QUALITY ; ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY ; NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL ; OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET., RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to COUNCIL ON ENVIROMENTAL QUALITY ; ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY ; NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL ; OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET., RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the US Attorney. COUNCIL ON ENVIROMENTAL QUALITY ; ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY ; NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL ; OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET (Colangelo, Aaron) (Entered: 11/24/2003)
2003-12-129NOTICE of Appearance by Amanda Frost on behalf of NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL (Frost, Amanda) (Entered: 12/12/2003)
2003-12-1510ANSWER to Complaint by plaintiff Natural Resources Defense Council by COUNCIL ON ENVIROMENTAL QUALITY, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET.(Gacki, Andrea) (Entered: 12/15/2003)
2004-02-17NOTICE of Hearing: Meet and Confer Status Conference set for 3/23/2004 09:15 AM in Courtroom 17 before Judge Paul L. Friedman. (PLEASE NOTE: The parties shall meet, confer and file a joint report pursuant to Local Rule 16.3 one week before the scheduled hearing.)(bm) (Entered: 02/17/2004)
2004-02-17NOTICE: Please disregard the notice of hearing scheduled for 3/23/04 at 9:15 a.m. before Judge Paul L. Friedman. Sent to the parties in error. (bm) (Entered: 02/17/2004)
2004-02-1811ORDER that defendants shall file a motion to dismiss or, in the alternative, a motion for summary judgment on or before April 12, 2004; no extensions of time will be granted except for good cause shown. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on February 18, 2004. (ma) (Entered: 02/18/2004)
2004-04-0512Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Summary Judgment Motion and to Set Briefing Schedule on Summary Judgment by COUNCIL ON ENVIROMENTAL QUALITY, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Gacki, Andrea) (Entered: 04/05/2004)
2004-04-09MINUTE ENTRY ORDER granting the Joint Motion 12 to amend the briefing schedule. Defendants shall file a motion for summary judgment on or before April 26, 2004; plaintiff shall file its opposition brief/cross-motion for summary judgment on or before May 26, 2004; defendants shall file their reply/opposition brief on or before June 14, 2004; and plaintiff shall file its reply brief on or before July 9, 2004. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on April 9, 2004.(lcplf1) (Entered: 04/09/2004)
2004-04-2613MOTION for Summary Judgment by COUNCIL ON ENVIROMENTAL QUALITY, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of OMB# 2 Affidavit of CEQ# 3 Affidavit of EPA# 4 Text of Proposed Order)(Gacki, Andrea) (Entered: 04/26/2004)
2004-05-1214NOTICE by NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL of Appearance of Brian Wolfman and Withdrawal of Amanda Frost as Counsel for Plaintiff NRDC (Frost, Amanda) (Entered: 05/12/2004)
2004-05-2015MOTION for Leave to Appear pro hac vice by NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL. (Wolfman, Brian) (Entered: 05/20/2004)
2004-05-2416ORDER granting 15 Motion for Leave to Appear pro hac vice by Valerie M. Nannery (Public Citizen Litigation Group, 1600 20th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009). Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on 5/20/2004. (bm) (Entered: 05/24/2004)
2004-05-2417Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply and to Set a Revised Briefing Schedule on Summary Judgment by COUNCIL ON ENVIROMENTAL QUALITY, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Gacki, Andrea) (Entered: 05/24/2004)
2004-05-2618Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment by NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Declaration of Aaron Colangelo# 2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Nannery, Valerie) (Entered: 05/26/2004)
2004-05-2619Memorandum in opposition to motion re 13 defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment filed by NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Declaration of Aaron Colangelo# 2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Nannery, Valerie) (Entered: 05/26/2004)
2004-05-2820ORDER granting 17 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Revised Briefing Schedule on Summary Judgment; plaintiff will respond on 5/26/2004 to defendants' motion for summary judgment and file a cross motion for summary judgment; extending defendants' time to 6/18/2004 to file a reply in support of their motion for summary judgment and oppose plaintiff's motion for summary judgment; extending plaintiff's time to 7/15/2004 to file a reply in support in support of its motion for summary judgment. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on 5/26/2004. (bm) (Entered: 05/28/2004)
2004-06-1821REPLY to 18 in Support of Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment filed by COUNCIL ON ENVIROMENTAL QUALITY, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - OMB Letter to NRDC, 6.9.04# 2 Exhibit B - OMB Letter to NRDC, 6.19.04# 3 Exhibit C - CEQ 16# 4 Exhibit D - Revised EPA Vaughn Index)(Gacki, Andrea) (Entered: 06/18/2004)
2004-06-1822Memorandum in opposition to motion re 18 Plaintiff's Cross Motion for Summary Judgment filed by COUNCIL ON ENVIROMENTAL QUALITY, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - OMB Letter to NRDC, 6.9.04# 2 Exhibit B - OMB Letter to NRDC, 6.16.04# 3 Exhibit C - CEQ 16# 4 Exhibit D - Revised EPA Vaughn Index)(Gacki, Andrea) (Entered: 06/18/2004)
2004-07-1523REPLY to opposition to motion re 18 in Support of Plaintiff's Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment filed by NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1# 2 Exhibit Exhibit 2)(Nannery, Valerie) (Entered: 07/15/2004)
2005-02-2824DESIGNATION by the Chief Justice of the United States directing the designation and assignment of a United States District Judge for service in another circuit; assigning Judge William H. Stafford, Jr. of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida to this case and CA 95-0487, CA 97-0578, CA 99-0278, CA 99-1406, CA 99-2255, CA 99-2728, CA 01-0067, CA 01-0766, CA 01-0090, CA 02-0275, CA 02-0452, CA 02-0938, CA 02-1851, CA 1937, CA 03-0889, CA 03-1079, CA 03-1080, and 03-1952. Signed by Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist on 2/4/05. (gt, ) (Entered: 02/28/2005)
2005-02-28Case Reassigned to Judge William H. Stafford, Jr. of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida; Judge Paul L. Friedman no longer assigned to the case. (gt, ) (Entered: 02/28/2005)
2005-08-0825NOTICE TO THE PARTIES directing that the cross motions for summary judgment will be taken under advisement on 9/6/05 . Signed on 8/8/05 by Judge William H. Stafford, Jr. of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida.(jeb, ) (Entered: 08/08/2005)
2005-08-1026SUPPLEMENTAL NOTICE to the Parties regarding the taking under advisement of the parties cross motions for summary judgment; directing that supplemental briefing should take place prior to the taken under advisement date.. Signed on 8/10/05 by Judge William H. Stafford Jr. of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida.(jeb, ) (jeb, ) (Entered: 08/10/2005)
2005-09-2827ORDER granting in part and denying in part 18 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL; granting in part and denying in part 13 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, COUNCIL ON ENVIROMENTAL QUALITY; withholding certain documents and directing the release of certain documents. Signed by on 9/28/05 by Judge William H. Stafford Jr. of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida, sitting by designation.(jeb, ) (Entered: 09/28/2005)
2005-10-1728NOTICE of Filing of Revised Vaughn Indexes by OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, COUNCIL ON ENVIROMENTAL QUALITY, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY re 27 Order,, (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 (Letter from EPA to NRDC)# 2 Exhibit 2 (EPA Revised Vaughn)# 3 Exhibit 3 (CEQ Revised Declaration and Vaughn))(Gacki, Andrea) (Entered: 10/17/2005)
2005-10-2829SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM to further support Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment filed by NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL. (Colangelo, Aaron) (Entered: 10/28/2005)
2005-11-2030RESPONSE to Plaintiff's Supplemental Memorandum in Support of Its Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment filed by OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, COUNCIL ON ENVIROMENTAL QUALITY, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY. (Gacki, Andrea) (Entered: 11/20/2005)
2005-12-0131REPLY in Support of Plaintiff's Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment filed by NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL. (Colangelo, Aaron) (Entered: 12/01/2005)
2005-12-2032ORDER granting summmary judgment for defendants as to certain documents and for plaintiff as to certain documents; directing the Clerk to enter judgment in accordance with this order. Signed on 12/20/05 by Judge William H. Stafford Jr. of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida, sitting by designation(jeb, ) (Entered: 12/21/2005)
2005-12-2133CLERK'S JUDGMENT as to certain documents in favor of defendants, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, AND plaintiff,NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL. As directed by Judge William H. Stafford Jr., U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida, sitting by designation.(jeb, ) (Entered: 12/21/2005)
2005-12-2934Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Fee and Litigation Costs Application under the Freedom of Information Act by NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL. (Attachments: # 1 )(Wolfman, Brian) (Entered: 12/29/2005)
2006-01-0635ORDER granting 34 Motion for Extension of Time to file an application for attorney's fees and costs; extending time to 2/3/06 by 5:00 p.m. to file said application . Signed by on 1/3/06 by Judge William H. Stafford Jr., U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida, sitting by designation. (jeb, ) (Entered: 01/06/2006)
2006-01-06Set/Reset Deadlines: Application for attorney's fees due by 2/3/2006 by 5:00 PM (jeb, ) (Entered: 01/06/2006)
2006-01-3136Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to file application for award of attorney's fees and litigation costs under FOIA by NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Wolfman, Brian) (Entered: 01/31/2006)
2006-02-0137ORDER granting 36 Plaintiff's Motion for Extension of Time to 2/17/06 in which to file an application for an award of fees and costs; directing that the plaintiff shall have until 5 PM on 2/17/05 to file said application. Signed on 2/1/06 by Judge William H. Stafford Jr., U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida, sitting by designation. (jeb) (Entered: 02/01/2006)
2006-02-1338NOTICE of Settlement by all parties (Wolfman, Brian) (Entered: 02/13/2006)
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