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Case TitleENERGY POLICY ADVOCATES v. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2022cv02677
Date Filed2022-09-06
Date Closed2024-07-03
JudgeJudge Amit P. Mehta
PlaintiffENERGY POLICY ADVOCATES
Case DescriptionEnergy Policy Advocates submitted a FOIA request to the Department of Treasury for records concerning calendars for Secretary Janet Yellin. EPA also requested a fee waiver. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request but after hearing nothing further from the agency, EPA filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantDEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
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2022-09-061COMPLAINT against DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number ADCDC-9493923) filed by ENERGY POLICY ADVOCATES. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons to US Attorney General, # 3 Summons to Agency, # 4 Summons to US Attorney's Office)(Hardin, Matthew) (Attachment 1 replaced on 9/7/2022) (znmw). (Entered: 09/06/2022)
2022-09-072NOTICE of Appearance by Christopher Cochran Horner on behalf of ENERGY POLICY ADVOCATES (Horner, Christopher) (Entered: 09/07/2022)
2022-09-07Case Assigned to Judge Amit P. Mehta. (znmw) (Entered: 09/07/2022)
2022-09-073SUMMONS (3) Issued Electronically as to DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(znmw) (Entered: 09/07/2022)
2022-09-274NOTICE of Appearance by Marsha Wellknown Yee on behalf of DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY (Yee, Marsha) (Entered: 09/27/2022)
2022-10-075ANSWER to Complaint by DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY.(Yee, Marsha) (Entered: 10/07/2022)
2022-10-076ORDER. Both a Complaint and an Answer are now before the court in this FOIA case. It is hereby ordered that the parties shall meet and confer and file a Joint Status Report on or before October 21, 2022. The Joint Status Report shall include (1) the status of Plaintiff's FOIA request; (2) the anticipated number of documents responsive to Plaintiff's FOIA request; (3) the anticipated date(s) for release of the documents requested by Plaintiff; (4) whether a motion to stay is likely under Open America v. Watergate Special Prosecution Force, 547 F.2d 605 (D.C. Cir. 1976); and (5) whether the parties anticipate summary judgment briefing and, if so, a proposed briefing schedule. See the attached Order for additional details. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 10/7/2022. (lcapm1) (Entered: 10/07/2022)
2022-10-217Joint STATUS REPORT filed by ENERGY POLICY ADVOCATES. (Horner, Christopher) (Entered: 10/21/2022)
2022-10-24MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall file an additional Joint Status Report by November 22, 2022, which updates the court on the processing and production of responsive records. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 10/24/2022. (lcapm1) (Entered: 10/24/2022)
2022-11-218Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY. (Yee, Marsha) (Entered: 11/21/2022)
2022-11-22MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall file an additional Joint Status Report by February 15, 2023, which updates the court on the processing and production of responsive records. If Plaintiff files a motion, the court will consider it on the timetable provided by the Local Civil Rules. See LCvR 7(b), (d). Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 11/22/2022. (lcapm1) (Entered: 11/22/2022)
2022-12-029Unopposed MOTION for Scheduling Order for Production of Records by ENERGY POLICY ADVOCATES. (Horner, Christopher) (Entered: 12/02/2022)
2022-12-0210ERRATA CORRECTED MOTION TO SET PRODUCTION SCHEDULE by ENERGY POLICY ADVOCATES re 9 Motion for Scheduling Order. (Horner, Christopher) (Entered: 12/02/2022)
2022-12-05MINUTE ORDER. Defendant may process 200 pages for the month of December 2022, but shall increase its rate of processing in January 2023 to 750 pages per month until production is complete. The parties shall file an additional Joint Status Report by February 3, 2023. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 12/5/2022. (lcapm1) (Entered: 12/05/2022)
2023-02-0211Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY. (Yee, Marsha) (Entered: 02/02/2023)
2023-02-03MINUTE ORDER. The February 15, 2023 date for filing a Joint Status Report is hereby vacated. The parties shall file their next Joint Status Report by April 5, 2023, which updates the court on the processing and production of responsive records. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 02/03/2023. (lcapm1) (Entered: 02/03/2023)
2023-04-0512Joint STATUS REPORT by ENERGY POLICY ADVOCATES. (Hardin, Matthew) (Entered: 04/05/2023)
2023-04-06MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall file an additional Joint Status Report by June 5, 2023, which updates the court on the processing and production of responsive records. The court declines to adjust the production schedule at this time. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 04/06/2023. (lcapm1) (Entered: 04/06/2023)
2023-06-0513Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY. (Yee, Marsha) (Entered: 06/05/2023)
2023-06-06MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall file an additional Joint Status Report by August 2, 2023, which updates the court on the processing and production of responsive records. The court declines to adjust the production schedule at this time. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 06/06/2023. (lcapm1) (Entered: 06/06/2023)
2023-08-0214Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY. (Yee, Marsha) (Entered: 08/02/2023)
2023-08-03MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall file an additional Joint Status Report by September 21, 2023, which updates the court on the processing and production of responsive records. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 08/03/2023. (lcapm1) (Entered: 08/03/2023)
2023-09-2115Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY. (Yee, Marsha) (Entered: 09/21/2023)
2023-09-22MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall file an additional Joint Status Report by November 6, 2023, which advises whether any disputed issues remain and, if so, proposes a schedule for further proceedings. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 09/22/2023. (lcapm1) (Entered: 09/22/2023)
2023-11-0616Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY. (Yee, Marsha) (Entered: 11/06/2023)
2023-11-07MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall file an additional Joint Status Report by December 13, 2023, which advises whether any disputed issues remain and, if so, proposes a schedule for further proceedings. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 11/7/2023. (lcapm1) (Entered: 11/07/2023)
2023-12-1317Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY. (Yee, Marsha) (Entered: 12/13/2023)
2023-12-14MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall file an additional Joint Status Report by January 24, 2024, which advises whether any disputed issues remain and, if so, proposes a schedule for further proceedings. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 12/14/2023. (lcapm1) (Entered: 12/14/2023)
2024-01-2418Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY. (Yee, Marsha) (Entered: 01/24/2024)
2024-01-24MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall file an additional Joint Status Report on or before February 27, 2024, which advises whether any disputed issues remain and, if so, proposes a schedule for further proceedings. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 01/24/2024. (lcapm1) (Entered: 01/24/2024)
2024-02-1019NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL by Diana Viggiano Valdivia on behalf of DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Substituting for attorney Marsha Wellknown Yee (Valdivia, Diana) (Entered: 02/10/2024)
2024-02-2720Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY. (Valdivia, Diana) (Entered: 02/27/2024)
2024-02-28MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall file an additional Joint Status Report on or before March 27, 2024, which advises whether any disputed issues remain and, if so, proposes a schedule for further proceedings. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 02/28/2024. (lcapm1) (Entered: 02/28/2024)
2024-02-28Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 3/27/2024. (hmc) (Entered: 02/28/2024)
2024-03-1221NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL by Kimberly Stratton on behalf of DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Substituting for attorney Diana Valdivia (Stratton, Kimberly) (Entered: 03/12/2024)
2024-03-2622Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY. (Stratton, Kimberly) (Entered: 03/26/2024)
2024-03-27MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall file an additional Joint Status Report on or before May 1, 2024, which advises whether any disputed issues remain and, if so, proposes a schedule for further proceedings. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 03/27/2024. (lcapm1) (Entered: 03/27/2024)
2024-03-27Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 5/1/2024. (smc) (Entered: 03/27/2024)
2024-05-0123Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY. (Stratton, Kimberly) (Entered: 05/01/2024)
2024-05-02MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall file an additional Joint Status Report on or before June 3, 2024, which updates the court on the status of settlement, unless a stipulation of dismissal is filed by that date. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 05/02/2024. (lcapm1) (Entered: 05/02/2024)
2024-06-0324Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY. (Stratton, Kimberly) (Entered: 06/03/2024)
2024-06-04MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall file an additional Joint Status Report on or before July 3, 2024, which updates the court on the status of settlement, unless a stipulation of dismissal is filed by that date. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 06/04/2024. (lcapm1) (Entered: 06/04/2024)
2024-06-04Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report from the parties due by 7/3/2024. (zakb) (Entered: 06/04/2024)
2024-07-0225STIPULATION of Dismissal by DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY. (Stratton, Kimberly) (Entered: 07/02/2024)
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