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| 2024-06-25 | 1 | COMPLAINT against U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-10981466) filed by GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY & OVERSIGHT. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A (FOIA Request), # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Summons to US Attorney General, # 4 Summons to US Attorney, # 5 Summons to Agency)(Hardin, Matthew) (Entered: 06/25/2024) |
| 2024-06-25 | 2 | NOTICE of Appearance by Christopher Cochran Horner on behalf of GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY & OVERSIGHT (Horner, Christopher) (Entered: 06/25/2024) |
| 2024-06-25 | | Case Assigned to Judge Randolph D. Moss. (zmtm) (Entered: 06/25/2024) |
| 2024-06-25 | 3 | SUMMONS (3) Issued Electronically as to U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(zmtm) (Entered: 06/25/2024) |
| 2024-06-26 | 4 | STANDING ORDER: The parties are hereby ORDERED to comply with the directives set forth in the attached Standing Order. See document for details. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 6/26/2024. (lcrdm3) (Entered: 06/26/2024) |
| 2024-07-23 | 5 | NOTICE of Appearance by Brenda A. Gonzalez Horowitz on behalf of U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (Gonzalez Horowitz, Brenda) (Entered: 07/23/2024) |
| 2024-07-29 | 6 | NOTICE of Appearance by Johnny Hillary Walker, III on behalf of U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (Walker, Johnny) (Entered: 07/29/2024) |
| 2024-07-29 | 7 | Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint, by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Walker, Johnny) (Entered: 07/29/2024) |
| 2024-07-29 | | MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of Defendant's consent motion for extension of time to file answer, Dkt. 7 , it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. Defendant shall respond to Plaintiff's complaint on or before August 15, 2024. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 7/29/2024. (lcrdm3) (Entered: 07/29/2024) |
| 2024-08-15 | 8 | ANSWER to Complaint by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY.(Gonzalez Horowitz, Brenda) (Entered: 08/15/2024) |
| 2024-08-16 | | MINUTE ORDER: It is hereby ORDERED that, on or before September 13, 2024, the parties shall confer and file a joint status report addressing (1) any documents still to be produced pursuant to FOIA; (2) an anticipated schedule for processing and producing any such documents; and (3) any substantive areas of disagreement between the parties. It is further ORDERED that the parties shall appear for an Initial Scheduling Conference on September 18, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. in Courtroom 8. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 8/16/2024. (lcrdm3) (Entered: 08/16/2024) |
| 2024-09-06 | 9 | NOTICE of Appearance by Nathaniel Lindzen on behalf of GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY & OVERSIGHT (Lindzen, Nathaniel) (Entered: 09/06/2024) |
| 2024-09-06 | 10 | MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings by GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY & OVERSIGHT. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit, # 2 Certificate of Service)(Lindzen, Nathaniel) (Entered: 09/06/2024) |
| 2024-09-13 | 11 | NOTICE of Appearance by Erika Kirstie Oblea on behalf of U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (Oblea, Erika) (Entered: 09/13/2024) |
| 2024-09-13 | 12 | MOTION to Consolidate Cases by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Alexander C. Morris, # 2 Exhibit A - Morris Declaration, # 3 Exhibit B - Morris Declaration, # 4 Exhibit C - Morris Declaration, # 5 Exhibit D - Morris Declaration, # 6 Exhibit E - Morris Declaration, # 7 Text of Proposed Order)(Oblea, Erika) (Entered: 09/13/2024) |
| 2024-09-13 | 13 | Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY. (Gonzalez Horowitz, Brenda) (Entered: 09/13/2024) |
| 2024-09-16 | | MINUTE ORDER: In light of Defendant's motion to consolidate cases, Dkt. 12 , it is hereby ORDERED that Plaintiff shall respond on or before September 17, 2024. The parties should be prepared to discuss Defendant's pending motion for consolidation at the conference scheduled for September 18, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 9/16/2024. (lcrdm3) (Entered: 09/16/2024) |
| 2024-09-16 | 14 | Consent MOTION TO CONTINUE STATUS CONFERENCE OR ALTERNATIVE MOTION TO APPEAR TELEPHONICALLY/VIRTUALLY by GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY & OVERSIGHT. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A (position of defense))(Hardin, Matthew). Added MOTION for Leave to Appear by Telephone on 9/17/2024 (znmw). (Entered: 09/16/2024) |
| 2024-09-16 | | MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of Plaintiff's consent motion to continue status conference, Dkt. 14 , it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. The conference set for September 18, 2024, is hereby VACATED and RESCHEDULED for October 1, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. in Courtroom 8. It is further ORDERED that Plaintiff shall file its response to Defendant's motion to consolidate cases, Dkt. 12 , on or before September 27, 2024. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 9/16/2024. (lcrdm3) (Entered: 09/16/2024) |
| 2024-09-17 | 15 | MOTION to Stay Defendant's Response to Plaintiff's Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY. (Gonzalez Horowitz, Brenda) (Entered: 09/17/2024) |
| 2024-09-18 | | MINUTE ORDER: In light of Defendant's motion to stay Defendant's response to Plaintiff's motion for judgment on the pleadings, Dkt. 15 , it is hereby ORDERED that Defendant's obligation to respond to Plaintiff's motion, Dkt. 10 , is STAYED pending further order of the Court. It is further ORDERED that Plaintiff shall respond to Defendant's motion, Dkt. 15 , on or before September 20, 2024. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 9/18/2024. (lcrdm3) (Entered: 09/18/2024) |
| 2024-09-19 | 16 | RESPONSE re 15 MOTION to Stay Defendant's Response to Plaintiff's Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings filed by GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY & OVERSIGHT. (Hardin, Matthew) (Entered: 09/19/2024) |
| 2024-09-24 | 17 | Memorandum in opposition to re 12 Motion to Consolidate Cases, filed by GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY & OVERSIGHT. (Hardin, Matthew) (Entered: 09/24/2024) |
| 2024-09-26 | 18 | REPLY to opposition to motion re 15 MOTION to Stay Defendant's Response to Plaintiff's Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings filed by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY. (Gonzalez Horowitz, Brenda) (Entered: 09/26/2024) |
| 2024-09-27 | 19 | REPLY to opposition to motion re 12 MOTION to Consolidate Cases filed by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY. (Oblea, Erika) (Entered: 09/27/2024) |
| 2024-10-01 | | Minute Order. Proceedings held before Judge Randolph D. Moss: Scheduling Conference held on 10/1/2024. For the reasons stated on the record 12 Motion to Consolidate Cases is GRANTED. Cases: 24-1887 (APM); 24-1926 (JMC); 24-1957 (RC); 24-2027 (APM); 24-2077 (JMC); 24-2099 (RC) shall be consolidated and reassigned the Judge Randolph D. Moss. 15 Motion to Stay is DENIED. Defendant shall file a response to 10 on or before 10/22/2024 and Plaintiff shall file it's reply on or before 10/29/2024. Motion Hearing set for 11/15/2024 at 03:00 PM in Courtroom 8- In Person before Judge Randolph D. Moss). (Court Reporter Sherry Lindsay) (zglw) (Entered: 10/01/2024) |
| 2024-10-01 | | Cases Consolidated: The following cases have been consolidated with this case: 24-cv-01887-RDM, 24-cv-01926-RDM, 24-cv-01957-RDM, 24-cv-02027-RDM, 24-cv-02077-RDM, and 24-cv-02099-RDM, pursuant to 10/01/2024 Minute Order on Motion to Consolidate Cases. From this date forward, all pleadings shall be filed ONLY in this case. Parties are advised NOT to elect the SPREAD TEXT option when filing in ECF, as this will result in repetitive docketing. (zjm) (Entered: 04/03/2025) |
| 2024-10-15 | 20 | TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS before Judge Randolph D. Moss held on 10/1/2024; Page Numbers: 1-21. Date of Issuance:10/15/2024. Court Reporter Sherry Lindsay, Telephone number 202-354-3053, Transcripts may be ordered by submitting the Transcript Order Form For the first 90 days after this filing date, the transcript may be viewed at the courthouse at a public terminal or purchased from the court reporter referenced above. After 90 days, the transcript may be accessed via PACER. Other transcript formats, (multi-page, condensed, CD or ASCII) may be purchased from the court reporter. NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have twenty-one days to file with the court and the court reporter any request to redact personal identifiers from this transcript. If no such requests are filed, the transcript will be made available to the public via PACER without redaction after 90 days. The policy, which includes the five personal identifiers specifically covered, is located on our website at www.dcd.uscourts.gov. Redaction Request due 11/5/2024. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 11/15/2024. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 1/13/2025.(stl) (Entered: 10/15/2024) |
| 2024-10-22 | 21 | Memorandum in opposition to re 10 Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings filed by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY. (Gonzalez Horowitz, Brenda) (Entered: 10/22/2024) |
| 2024-10-22 | 22 | Partial MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Expedited Processing Claims by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F)(Gonzalez Horowitz, Brenda) (Entered: 10/22/2024) |
| 2024-10-29 | 23 | REPLY to opposition to motion re 10 Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings filed by GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY & OVERSIGHT. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A (email objecting to DoE's rewrite of Plaintiff's FOIA request))(Hardin, Matthew) (Entered: 10/29/2024) |
| 2024-10-29 | 24 | Memorandum in opposition to re 22 Motion to Dismiss, filed by GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY & OVERSIGHT. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A (email objecting to DoE's rewrite of Plaintiff's FOIA request))(Hardin, Matthew) (Entered: 10/29/2024) |
| 2024-11-05 | 25 | REPLY to opposition to motion re 22 Motion to Dismiss, filed by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit G)(Oblea, Erika) (Entered: 11/05/2024) |
| 2024-11-08 | 26 | NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY by GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY & OVERSIGHT (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Bloomberg News Article)(Hardin, Matthew) (Entered: 11/08/2024) |
| 2024-11-13 | 27 | MOTION Preservation Order by GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY & OVERSIGHT. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A (Defendant's position), # 2 Exhibit B (DoE document preservation policy))(Hardin, Matthew) (Entered: 11/13/2024) |
| 2024-11-22 | 28 | TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS before Judge Randolph D. Moss held on 11/15/2024; Page Numbers: 1-39. Date of Issuance:11/22/2024. Court Reporter Sherry Lindsay, Telephone number 202-354-3053, Transcripts may be ordered by submitting the Transcript Order Form For the first 90 days after this filing date, the transcript may be viewed at the courthouse at a public terminal or purchased from the court reporter referenced above. After 90 days, the transcript may be accessed via PACER. Other transcript formats, (multi-page, condensed, CD or ASCII) may be purchased from the court reporter. NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have twenty-one days to file with the court and the court reporter any request to redact personal identifiers from this transcript. If no such requests are filed, the transcript will be made available to the public via PACER without redaction after 90 days. The policy, which includes the five personal identifiers specifically covered, is located on our website at www.dcd.uscourts.gov. Redaction Request due 12/13/2024. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 12/23/2024. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/20/2025.(stl) (Entered: 11/22/2024) |
| 2024-12-26 | 29 | NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE as to GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY & OVERSIGHT. Attorney Nathaniel Lindzen terminated. (Lindzen, Nathaniel) (Entered: 12/26/2024) |
| 2024-12-27 | 30 | MOTION to Consolidate Cases with Civil Action 24-3500 (RDM) , MOTION to Vacate Summary Judgment Briefing Schedule in Civil Action 24-1829 by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY. (Gonzalez Horowitz, Brenda). Added MOTION to Stay on 1/3/2025 (zjm). Modified on 1/3/2025 (zjm). (Entered: 12/27/2024) |
| 2024-12-27 | | MINUTE ORDER: In light of Defendant's motion to consolidate cases and vacate summary judgment briefing schedule and stay further briefing, Dkt. 30 , it is hereby ORDERED that Plaintiff shall respond on or before December 31, 2024. It is further ORDERED that Defendant's time to file its motion for summary judgment is extended until January 3, 2024, pending a decision from the Court on this motion, Dkt. 30 . Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 12/27/2024. (lcrdm3) (Entered: 12/27/2024) |
| 2024-12-27 | | Set/Reset Deadlines: Motion for summary judgment due by 1/3/2025. (zglw) (Entered: 12/27/2024) |
| 2024-12-31 | 31 | RESPONSE re 30 MOTION to Consolidate Cases with Civil Action 24-3500 (RDM) MOTION to Vacate Summary Judgment Briefing Schedule in Civil Action 24-1829 filed by GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY & OVERSIGHT. (Hardin, Matthew) (Entered: 12/31/2024) |
| 2025-01-02 | 32 | ORDER: Upon consideration of the government's motion to consolidate and vacate summary judgment briefing schedule and stay further briefing, Dkt. 30, and Plaintiff's response, Dkt. 31, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion to consolidate is GRANTED and the motion to vacate briefing and stay is DENIED. See document for details. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 1/2/2025. (lcrdm3) (Entered: 01/02/2025) |
| 2025-01-03 | 33 | MOTION for Summary Judgment by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY. (Attachments: # 1 Statement of Facts, # 2 Exhibit 1, Declaration of Alexander C. Morris, # 3 Exhibit 2, Declaration of Amy R. Sweeney, # 4 Exhibit 3, Vaughn Index, # 5 Exhibit 4, Nov. 15, 2024 Hearing Transcript Excerpts, # 6 Exhibit 5, Email re: Challenges Remaining)(Gonzalez Horowitz, Brenda) (Entered: 01/03/2025) |
| 2025-01-14 | 34 | Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 33 MOTION for Summary Judgment by GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY & OVERSIGHT. (Hardin, Matthew) Modified on 1/15/2025 to correct relief (zjm). (Entered: 01/14/2025) |
| 2025-01-16 | | MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of Plaintiff's consent motion for extension of time to file response/reply, Dkt. 34 , it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. The proposed briefing schedule is ADOPTED: 1. Plaintiff's Opposition to Motion for Summary Judgment, and any cross-motion, shall be filed on or before January 21, 2025. 2. Defendant's reply and opposition shall be filed on or before February 11, 2025. 3. Plaintiff's final reply (in support of any cross-motion) shall be filed on or before February 18, 2025. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 1/16/2025. (lcrdm3) (Entered: 01/16/2025) |
| 2025-01-16 | 35 | ANSWER to Complaint Filed in 24-cv-3500 (RDM) by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY.(Oblea, Erika) (Entered: 01/16/2025) |
| 2025-01-21 | 36 | Emergency MOTION to Modify File Response to Motion for Sumamry Judgment in Light of Executive Order released Jan. 20, 2025 and DoE press release dated January 21, 2024 by GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY & OVERSIGHT. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A (current White House statement on LNG pause), # 2 Exhibit B (Biden-Harris White House Statement on LNG pause), # 3 Exhibit C (DoE statement released January 21, 2025), # 4 Exhibit D (Executive Order issued January 20, 2025), # 5 Exhibit E (request for government's position immediately after becoming aware of DoE's latest statements))(Hardin, Matthew) Modified on 1/22/2025 to correct relief/ docket text (zjm). (Entered: 01/21/2025) |
| 2025-01-21 | 37 | RESPONSE re 36 Emergency MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response to Motion for Sumamry Judgment in Light of Executive Order released Jan. 20, 2025 and DoE press release dated January 21, 2024 filed by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY. (Oblea, Erika) (Entered: 01/21/2025) |
| 2025-01-21 | | MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of Plaintiff's emergency motion for extension of time to file response to summary judgment, Dkt. 36 , and the government's response, Dkt. 37 , it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED and all deadlines are extended by one day. Plaintiff's opposition to motion for summary judgment, and any cross-motion, shall be filed on or before January 22, 2025; Defendant's reply and opposition shall be filed on or before February 12, 2025; Plaintiff's final reply (in support of any cross-motion) shall be filed on or before February 19, 2025. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 1/21/2025. (lcrdm3) (Entered: 01/21/2025) |
| 2025-01-22 | 38 | RESPONSE re 33 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY & OVERSIGHT. (Attachments: # 1 Statement of Facts Plaintiff's, # 2 Statement of Facts Response to Defendant's, # 3 Declaration of Matthew Hardin)(Hardin, Matthew) (Entered: 01/22/2025) |
| 2025-01-22 | 39 | Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment by GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY & OVERSIGHT. (Attachments: # 1 Statement of Facts Plaintiff's Statements), # 2 Statement of Facts (Response to Defendant's Statements), # 3 Declaration (of Matthew Hardin))(Hardin, Matthew) (Entered: 01/22/2025) |
| 2025-02-03 | 40 | ERRATA Regarding Joint Status Report In Civil Action No. 24-3500 by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY. (Attachments: # 1 Joint Status Report)(Gonzalez Horowitz, Brenda) (Entered: 02/03/2025) |
| 2025-02-12 | 41 | REPLY to opposition to motion re 33 Motion for Summary Judgment, filed by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, Supplemental Declaration of Amy Sweeney, # 2 Exhibit 2, Nov. 15, 2024 Hearing Transcript Excerpt, # 3 Defendant's Reply to Plaintiff's Response to Statement of Undisputed Fact)(Gonzalez Horowitz, Brenda) (Entered: 02/12/2025) |
| 2025-02-12 | 42 | Memorandum in opposition to re 39 Motion for Summary Judgment, filed by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY. (Attachments: # 1 Defendant's Response to Plaintiff's Statement of Undisputed Material Fact)(Gonzalez Horowitz, Brenda) (Entered: 02/12/2025) |
| 2025-02-19 | 43 | REPLY to opposition to motion re 39 Motion for Summary Judgment, filed by GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY & OVERSIGHT. (Hardin, Matthew) (Entered: 02/19/2025) |
| 2025-03-03 | 44 | Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY. (Gonzalez Horowitz, Brenda) (Entered: 03/03/2025) |
| 2025-03-18 | 45 | NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Daily Caller news article)(Hardin, Matthew) (Entered: 03/18/2025) |
| 2025-03-19 | 46 | NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY by GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY & OVERSIGHT (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Exhibit A (Fox News report))(Hardin, Matthew) (Entered: 03/19/2025) |
| 2025-03-24 | 47 | Consent MOTION to Stay A Decision on Summary Judgment Motions by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Oblea, Erika) (Entered: 03/24/2025) |
| 2025-03-24 | | MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of Defendant's consent motion to stay, Dkt. 47 , it is hereby ORDERED that this case is STAYED. It is further ORDERED that the parties shall file a joint status report on or before April 1, 2025. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 3/24/2025. (lcrdm3) (Entered: 03/24/2025) |
| 2025-03-24 | | Case Stayed (zglw) (Entered: 03/25/2025) |
| 2025-04-01 | 48 | Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY. (Gonzalez Horowitz, Brenda) (Entered: 04/01/2025) |
| 2025-04-02 | | MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties' joint status report, Dkt. 48 , it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file a further joint status report on or before May 30, 2025. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 4/2/2025. (lcrdm3) (Entered: 04/02/2025) |
| 2025-05-01 | 49 | Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY. (Gonzalez Horowitz, Brenda) (Entered: 05/01/2025) |
| 2025-05-30 | 50 | Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY. (Oblea, Erika) (Entered: 05/30/2025) |
| 2025-07-01 | 51 | Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY. (Oblea, Erika) (Entered: 07/01/2025) |
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