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Case TitleCENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY v. BUREAU OF SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT et al
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2015cv00022
Date Filed2015-01-08
Date Closed2015-06-04
JudgeJudge Amy Berman Jackson
PlaintiffCENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY
Case DescriptionThe Center for Biological Diversity submitted a FOIA request to the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement concerning the extent of off-shore fracking in the Gulf of Mexico and the Bureau's role in permitting this activity. BSEE acknowledged receipt of the request but the Center heard nothing further from the agency. The Center submitted a FOIA request to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management for the same information. BOEM acknowledged receipt of the request, but the Center heard nothing further from that agency and filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Adequacy - Search, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantBUREAU OF SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT
DefendantBUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT
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2015-01-081COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0090-3956046) filed by CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons)(Snape, William) (Entered: 01/08/2015)
2015-01-082Corporate Disclosure Statement by CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY. (Snape, William) (Entered: 01/08/2015)
2015-01-083MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Kristen Monsell, :Firm- Center for Biological Diversity, :Address- 351 California Street, Ste. 600. Phone No. - 415-632-5337. Fax No. - 415-436-9683 Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0090-3956078. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY (Attachments: # 1 Declaration)(Snape, William) (Entered: 01/08/2015)
2015-01-08Case Assigned to Judge Amy Berman Jackson. (sth, ) (Entered: 01/08/2015)
2015-01-084SUMMONS (4) Issued Electronically as to BUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT, BUREAU OF SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Summons)(sth, ) (Entered: 01/08/2015)
2015-01-09MINUTE ORDER granting 3 Motion for Kristen Monsell to Appear Pro Hac Vice only upon condition that the lawyer admitted, or at least one member of the lawyer's firm, undergo CM/ECF training, obtain a CM/ECF username and password, and agree to file papers electronically. No court papers will be mailed to any lawyer. The Court notes that the declaration attached to the motion does not adhere strictly to the local rules, specifically with respect to LCvR 83.2(d)(4), that the rule permitting appearance pro hac vice requires familiarity with the local rules, so counsel is advised to pay closer attention in connection with the filing of any future motions. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 1/9/15. (DMK) (Entered: 01/09/2015)
2015-02-095RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 1/30/2015. Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 3/1/2015. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Monsell, Kristen) (Entered: 02/09/2015)
2015-02-096RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 1/28/15. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Monsell, Kristen) (Entered: 02/09/2015)
2015-02-097RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. BUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT served on 1/27/2015; BUREAU OF SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT served on 1/27/2015 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Monsell, Kristen) (Entered: 02/09/2015)
2015-02-198NOTICE of Appearance by Jeremy S. Simon on behalf of BUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT, BUREAU OF SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT (Simon, Jeremy) (Entered: 02/19/2015)
2015-02-249Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to Answer or Otherwise Respond to Complaint by BUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT, BUREAU OF SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Simon, Jeremy) (Entered: 02/24/2015)
2015-02-24MINUTE ORDER granting 9 Consent Motion for Extension of Time. It is ORDERED that defendants shall have to, and including, April 16, 2015, to answer or otherwise respond to the complaint. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 2/24/2015. (lcabj3) (Entered: 02/24/2015)
2015-02-25Set/Reset Deadlines: Defendants shall answer or otherwise respond to the complaint by 4/16/2015. (jth) (Entered: 02/25/2015)
2015-04-1510Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to Answer or Otherwise Respond to Complaint by BUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT, BUREAU OF SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Simon, Jeremy) (Entered: 04/15/2015)
2015-04-15MINUTE ORDER granting 10 Consent Motion for Extension of Time to Answer or Otherwise Respond to Complaint. It is ORDERED that defendants' response to the complaint shall be due on or before May 18, 2015. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 4/15/2015. (lcabj3) (Entered: 04/15/2015)
2015-04-15Set/Reset Deadlines: Defendants' Response to the Complaint is due by 5/18/2015. (jth) (Entered: 04/15/2015)
2015-05-1411Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to Answer or Otherwise Respond to Complaint by BUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT, BUREAU OF SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Simon, Jeremy) (Entered: 05/14/2015)
2015-05-14MINUTE ORDER granting 11 Consent Motion for Extension of Time. It is ORDERED that defendants' response to the complaint is due on or before June 8, 2015. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 5/14/2015. (lcabj3) (Entered: 05/14/2015)
2015-05-14Set/Reset Deadline: Defendants' Response to the Complaint is due by 6/8/2015. (jth) (Entered: 05/14/2015)
2015-06-0212STIPULATION of Dismissal and Settlement by CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY. (Monsell, Kristen) (Entered: 06/02/2015)
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