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Case TitleCENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY v. U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2021cv01527
Date Filed2021-06-04
Date Closed2022-01-28
JudgeJudge Timothy J. Kelly
PlaintiffCENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY
Case DescriptionThe Center for Biological Diversity submitted two FOIA requests to the EPA for records concerning its Endangered Species Act effects determination concerning its registration order for cyantraniliprole. The agency acknowledged receipt of the requests but after hearing nothing further from the agency, CBD filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Adequacy - Search, Litigation - Vaughn index, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantU.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
DefendantENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
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2021-06-041COMPLAINT FOR DECLARATORY AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF against ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number ADCDC-8504539) filed by CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons)(Evans, Jonathan) (Entered: 06/04/2021)
2021-06-042LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY (Evans, Jonathan) (Entered: 06/04/2021)
2021-06-07Case Assigned to Judge Timothy J. Kelly. (zsb) (Entered: 06/07/2021)
2021-06-073SUMMONS (1) Issued Electronically as to ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY. (Attachment: # 1 Notice and Consent)(adh, ) (Entered: 06/07/2021)
2021-06-104NOTICE of Appearance by Stephanie M. Parent on behalf of CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY (Parent, Stephanie) (Entered: 06/10/2021)
2021-07-145NOTICE of Appearance by Paul Cirino on behalf of U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (Cirino, Paul) (Entered: 07/14/2021)
2021-07-146ANSWER to Complaint by U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY.(Cirino, Paul) (Entered: 07/14/2021)
2021-07-147RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY served on 6/14/2021 (Evans, Jonathan) (Entered: 07/14/2021)
2021-07-148RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 6/14/2021. Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 7/14/2021. (Evans, Jonathan) (Entered: 07/14/2021)
2021-07-149RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 6/14/2021. (Evans, Jonathan) (Entered: 07/14/2021)
2021-07-15MINUTE ORDER: Before the Court in this FOIA case are a complaint and an answer. It is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall meet, confer, and file a joint proposed schedule for briefing or disclosure by July 30, 2021. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 7/15/21. (lctjk2) (Entered: 07/15/2021)
2021-07-16Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Proposed Briefing Schedule due by 7/30/2021. (zkh) (Entered: 07/16/2021)
2021-07-1910Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Joint Proposed Schedule by U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Cirino, Paul) (Entered: 07/19/2021)
2021-07-20MINUTE ORDER granting, for good cause shown, Defendant's Consent 10 Motion for Extension of Time. It is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall meet, confer, and file a joint proposed schedule for briefing or disclosure by August 18, 2021. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 7/20/21. (lctjk2) (Entered: 07/20/2021)
2021-07-21Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Proposed Schedule for Briefing or Disclosure due by 8/18/2021. (zkh) (Entered: 07/21/2021)
2021-08-1811Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY. (Cirino, Paul) (Entered: 08/18/2021)
2021-08-19MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties 11 Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file a further joint status report, including, if necessary, a proposed briefing schedule, no later than October 15, 2021. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 8/19/21. (lctjk2) (Entered: 08/19/2021)
2021-10-1512Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY. (Cirino, Paul) (Entered: 10/15/2021)
2021-10-15MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties' 12 Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file a joint status report on or before December 15, 2021, updating the Court on the progress being made toward settlement of Plaintiff's claim for attorneys' fees and costs. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 10/15/2021. (lctjk2) (Entered: 10/15/2021)
2021-12-1513Joint STATUS REPORT by CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY. (Evans, Jonathan) (Entered: 12/15/2021)
2021-12-17MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties' 13 Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file a joint status report by February 15, 2022, updating the Court on the progress being made toward settlement of Plaintiff's claim for attorneys' fees and costs, unless a stipulation of dismissal under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1)(A)(ii) is filed before that time. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 12/17/2021. (lctjk2) (Entered: 12/17/2021)
2022-01-2714STIPULATION of Dismissal by CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY. (Evans, Jonathan) (Entered: 01/27/2022)
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