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Case TitleInstitute for Energy Research v. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Case electronically transferred to District of Columbia.
DistrictSouthern District of Texas
CityVictoria
Case Number6:2022cv00042
Date Filed2022-10-04
Date Closed2022-11-04
JudgeJudge Drew B Tipton
PlaintiffInstitute for Energy Research
Case DescriptionThe Institute for Energy Research submitted a FOIA request to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for records concerning all correspondence between the agency and the White House. IER also requested a fee waiver. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request and located four responsive records, which it withheld under Exemption 5 (privileges). IER filed an administrative appeal of the denial. After hearing nothing further from the agency, IER filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Public Interest Fee Waiver, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantFederal Energy Regulatory Commission
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Date FiledDoc #Docket Text
2022-10-041COMPLAINT against Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Filing fee $ 402 receipt number ATXSDC-28877639) filed by Institute for Energy Research. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Proposed Summonses)(Hardin, Matthew) (Entered: 10/04/2022)
2022-10-052Summons Issued as to All Defendants, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General. Issued summons returned to plaintiff by NEF, filed.(BrittanyBoniface, 6) (Entered: 10/05/2022)
2022-10-063ORDER for Initial Pretrial and Scheduling Conference and Order to Disclose Interested Persons. Initial Conference set for 1/9/2023 at 03:30 PM by video before Judge Drew B Tipton.(Signed by Judge Drew B Tipton) Parties notified.(BrittanyBoniface, 6) (Entered: 10/06/2022)
2022-10-274NOTICE of Appearance by Christopher Horner on behalf of Institute for Energy Research, filed. (BrittanyBoniface, 6) (Entered: 10/27/2022)
2022-11-045ANSWER to 1 Complaint by Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, filed.(Siddiqui, Myra) (Entered: 11/04/2022)
2022-11-046Joint MOTION to Transfer Case to District of Columbia by Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, filed. Motion Docket Date 11/25/2022. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Siddiqui, Myra) (Entered: 11/04/2022)
2022-11-047ORDER TO TRANSFER CASE to District of Columbia; granting 6 Joint Motion to Transfer Case.(Signed by Judge Drew B Tipton) Parties notified.(BrittanyBoniface, 6) (Entered: 11/04/2022)
2022-11-04Interdistrict transfer to District of Columbia. Case transferred electronically. Case terminated on 11/4/2022, filed. (BrittanyBoniface, 6) (Entered: 11/04/2022)
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