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Case TitleDELAWARE RIVERKEEPER NETWORK et al v. Sams et al
DistrictEastern District of Pennsylvania
CityPhiladelphia
Case Number2:2024cv01547
Date Filed2024-04-15
Date ClosedOpen
JudgeDISTRICT JUDGE JOHN F MURPHY
PlaintiffDELAWARE RIVERKEEPER NETWORK
PlaintiffMAYA K. VAN ROSSUM THE DELAWARE RIVERKEEPER
Case DescriptionDelaware Riverkeepers Network submitted three FOIA requests to the National Park Service for records concerning a proposal by Northgate Resorts to an existing campground in Highland, NY, located on the Upper Delaware River. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request but after DRN heard nothing further from the agency, it filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Adequacy - Search, Litigation - Vaughn index, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantCharles F. Sams, III in his official capacity as the Director of the United States National Park Service
DefendantNATIONAL PARK SERVICE
DefendantUNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
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2024-04-151COMPLAINT against NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, Charles F. Sams, III, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number APAEDC-17398888.), filed by DELAWARE RIVERKEEPER NETWORK, MAYA K. VAN ROSSUM. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A: 07/20/2023 FOIA Request, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B: 08/07/2023 NPS Letter, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit C: August 2023 Email Correspondence, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit D: 08/29/2023 FOIA Request, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit E: 08/31/2023 FOIA Request, # 6 Exhibit Exhibit F: 09/01/2023 NPS Letter, # 7 Exhibit Exhibit G: September 2023 Email Correspondence, # 8 Exhibit Exhibit H: October 2023 Email Correspondence, # 9 Exhibit Exhibit I: October/November 2023 Email Correspondence, # 10 Exhibit Exhibit J: October/November 2023 Email Correspondence, # 11 Exhibit Exhibit K: 11/27/2023 Administrative Appeal, # 12 Exhibit Exhibit L: 01/03/2023 Email Correspondence)(MANAHAN, KACY) (Entered: 04/15/2024)
2024-04-15Attorneys are required by local rule to complete and file both a Civil Cover Sheet and a Designation Form. PLAINTIFF's counsel is directed to file COMPLETED DESIGNATION FORM in this case using the Notice (Other) docket event located in the Notices category. The Yes/No questions and Certification question asking if the case is/is not related need to be answered. A signature is also needed. (sbt) (Entered: 04/15/2024)
2024-04-152NOTICE by DELAWARE RIVERKEEPER NETWORK, MAYA K. VAN ROSSUM COMPLETED DESIGNATION FORM (MANAHAN, KACY) (Entered: 04/15/2024)
2024-04-163Summons Issued as to NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, Charles F. Sams, III, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General Forwarded To: E-MAILED TO PLAINTIFF'S COUNSEL; U.S. ATTORNEY OFFICE on 4/16/24 (JL) (Entered: 04/16/2024)
2024-04-234Acceptance of Service by U.S. Attorney Re: accepted summons and complaint on behalf of the United States Attorney (only). (JL) (Entered: 04/23/2024)
2024-05-235AFFIDAVIT of Service by Kacy C. Manahan re: served Summons and Complaint upon Charles F. Sams III, National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior, Attorney General Merrick B. Garland, U.S. Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero by Certified Mail on 4/22/2024 (MANAHAN, KACY) (Entered: 05/23/2024)
2024-05-236STIPULATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR DEFENDANTS TO RESPOND TO COMPLAINT by NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, Charles F. Sams, III, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. (SWEET, JOEL) (Entered: 05/23/2024)
2024-05-287STIPULATION AND ORDER THAT THE DEADLINE FOR DEFENDANTS TO RESPOND TO THE COMPLAINT IS EXTENDED FOR 45 DAYS, UNTIL 7/8/24; ETC.. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE JOHN F MURPHY ON 5/28/24. 5/28/24 ENTERED AND E-MAILED.(JL) (Entered: 05/28/2024)
2024-07-088STIPULATION re 1 Complaint (Attorney),,, Parties' Stipulation for Extension of Time for Defendants to Respond to Complaint by Charles F. Sams, III. (SWEET, JOEL) (Entered: 07/08/2024)
2024-07-089STIPULATION AND ORDER THAT THE DEADLINE FOR DEFENDANTS TO RESPOND TO THE COMPLAINT IS EXTENDED TO 7/23/24; ETC.. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE JOHN F MURPHY ON 7/8/24. 7/8/24 ENTERED AND E-MAILED.(JL) (Entered: 07/08/2024)
2024-07-2410ANSWER to Complaint by NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, Charles F. Sams, III, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.(SWEET, JOEL) (Entered: 07/24/2024)
2024-07-2511ORDER THAT AN INITIAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE VIA MICROSOFT TEAMS WILL BE HELD ON 8/22/24 AT 10:00 A.M.; ETC.. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE JOHN F MURPHY ON 7/25/24. 7/25/24 ENTERED AND E-MAILED.(JL) (Entered: 07/25/2024)
2024-08-1212STATUS REPORT Joint Rule 26(f) Report by DELAWARE RIVERKEEPER NETWORK, MAYA K. VAN ROSSUM. (MANAHAN, KACY) (Entered: 08/12/2024)
2024-08-2213ORDER THAT THE PARTIES SHALL FILE A STATUS REPORT NO LATER THAN 10/31/24; ETC.. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE JOHN F MURPHY ON 8/22/24. 8/22/24 ENTERED AND E-MAILED.(JL) (Entered: 08/22/2024)
2024-08-2214Minute Entry for proceedings held before DISTRICT JUDGE JOHN F MURPHY RULE 16 Conference held on 8/22/24. (JL) (Entered: 08/22/2024)
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