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Case TitlePUBLIC EMPLOYEES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY v. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY et al
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2022cv00842
Date Filed2022-03-30
Date Closed2024-05-20
JudgeJudge Carl J. Nichols
PlaintiffPUBLIC EMPLOYEES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY
Case DescriptionProfessional Employees for Environmental Responsibility submitted a FOIA request to the EPA for records concerning certain information referenced in the agency's webpage Per and Polyfluoralkyl Substances in Pesticide Packaging. PEER also requested a fee waiver. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request and granted PEER's request for a fee waiver. The agency told PEER that its request might have some overlap with a previous request. The agency indicated that it would take 3-4 weeks to process the request. After hearing nothing further from the agency, PEER filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
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2022-03-301COMPLAINT against ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number ADCDC-9139377) filed by PUBLIC EMPLOYEES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons Summons for Agency, # 3 Summons Summons for US AG, # 4 Summons Summons for US Att DC)(Jenkins, Peter) (Entered: 03/30/2022)
2022-03-302LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by PUBLIC EMPLOYEES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY (Jenkins, Peter) (Entered: 03/30/2022)
2022-04-01Case Assigned to Judge Carl J. Nichols. (zmh) (Entered: 04/01/2022)
2022-04-013SUMMONS (3) Issued Electronically as to ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachment: # 1 Notice and Consent)(zmh) (Entered: 04/01/2022)
2022-06-064NOTICE of Appearance by Dedra Seibel Curteman on behalf of All Defendants (Curteman, Dedra) (Entered: 06/06/2022)
2022-06-065ANSWER to Complaint by ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY.(Curteman, Dedra) (Entered: 06/06/2022)
2022-06-216STANDING ORDER. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on June 21, 2022. (lccjn1) (Entered: 06/21/2022)
2022-06-21MINUTE ORDER. Before the Court in this Freedom of Information Act case are a Complaint and an Answer. Pursuant to Local Civil Rule 16.3, the requirements of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(f) are inapplicable. It is hereby ORDERED that the Parties shall confer and file a Joint Status Report on or before June 27, 2022. The Joint Status Report shall address: (1) the status of Plaintiff's FOIA request; (2) the anticipated number of documents responsive to Plaintiff's FOIA request; (3) the anticipated dates for release of the documents requested by Plaintiff; (4) whether a motion for stay is likely under Open America v. Watergate Special Prosecution Force , 547 F.2d 605 (D.C. Cir. 1976); (5) the possibility of prioritizing documents responsive to Plaintiff's request and any discussions regarding whether Plaintiff's request can be narrowed; and (6) whether the Parties anticipate summary judgment briefing and, if so, a proposed briefing schedule. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on June 21, 2022. (lccjn1) (Entered: 06/21/2022)
2022-06-277Joint STATUS REPORT by ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY. (Curteman, Dedra) (Entered: 06/27/2022)
2022-07-06MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the 7 Joint Status Report, it is ORDERED that the Parties shall file, by September 26, 2022, an additional joint status report, including a proposal for further proceedings. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on July 6, 2022. (lccjn1) (Entered: 07/06/2022)
2022-09-268Joint STATUS REPORT by ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY. (Curteman, Dedra) (Entered: 09/26/2022)
2022-10-04MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the 8 Joint Status Report, it is ORDERED that the parties shall file an additional joint status report by December 27, 2022, and every 60 days thereafter until either party moves for a briefing schedule for dispositive motions, files a dispositive motion, or the case is terminated. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on October 4, 2022. (lccjn1) (Entered: 10/04/2022)
2022-10-04Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 12/27/2022. (zcal) (Entered: 10/05/2022)
2022-12-099NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL by Lshauntee J. Robertson on behalf of ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Substituting for attorney Dedra Curteman (Robertson, Lshauntee) (Entered: 12/09/2022)
2022-12-2710Joint STATUS REPORT by ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY. (Robertson, Lshauntee) (Entered: 12/27/2022)
2023-02-2311Joint STATUS REPORT by ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY. (Robertson, L'Shauntee) (Entered: 02/23/2023)
2023-05-05MINUTE ORDER. Upon review of the 11 Joint Status Report, it is ORDERED that the Parties shall submit their next joint status report by May 26, 2023. It is further ORDERED that subsequent joint status reports shall continue to be submitted at 60-day intervals in accordance with the Court's October 4, 2022 Minute Order. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on May 5, 2023. (lccjn1) (Entered: 05/05/2023)
2023-05-2612Joint STATUS REPORT by ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY. (Robertson, L'Shauntee) (Entered: 05/26/2023)
2023-06-01MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the 12 Joint Status Report, it is ORDERED that the Parties shall continue to submit subsequent joint status reports at 60-day intervals in accordance with the Court's October 4, 2022 Minute Order and the Court's May 5, 2023 Minute Order. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on June 1, 2023. (lccjn1) (Entered: 06/01/2023)
2023-07-2613Joint STATUS REPORT by ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY. (Robertson, L'Shauntee) (Entered: 07/26/2023)
2023-07-27MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the 13 Joint Status Report, it is ORDERED that the Parties shall continue to submit subsequent joint status reports at 60-day intervals in accordance with the Court's October 4, 2022, May 5, 2023, and June 1, 2023 Minute Orders. The Court will not entertain further requests for less frequent reporting absent a showing of specific circumstances warranting a change to the reporting schedule. The Parties shall abide by the 60-day reporting schedule absent further order of the Court. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on July 27, 2023. (lccjn1) (Entered: 07/27/2023)
2023-09-2514Joint STATUS REPORT by ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY. (Robertson, L'Shauntee) (Entered: 09/25/2023)
2023-11-2415Joint STATUS REPORT by ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY. (Robertson, L'Shauntee) (Entered: 11/24/2023)
2024-01-2516Joint STATUS REPORT by ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY. (Robertson, L'Shauntee) (Entered: 01/25/2024)
2024-03-2517Joint STATUS REPORT by ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY. (Robertson, L'Shauntee) (Entered: 03/25/2024)
2024-04-2518Joint STATUS REPORT by ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY. (Robertson, L'Shauntee) (Entered: 04/25/2024)
2024-05-1519STIPULATION of Dismissal by ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY. (Robertson, L'Shauntee) (Entered: 05/15/2024)
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