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Case TitleGOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY & OVERSIGHT v. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2024cv02039
Date Filed2024-07-13
Date Closed2024-10-15
JudgeJudge Randolph D. Moss
PlaintiffGOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY & OVERSIGHT
Case DescriptionGovernment Accountability & Oversight submitted a FOIA request to the Department of Energy for records concerning specifically described liquified natural gas reports. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request but afte hearing nothing further from the agency, GAO filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantU.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
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Complaint
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2024-07-131COMPLAINT Under the Freedom of Information Act against U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-11023473) filed by GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY & OVERSIGHT. (Attachments: # 1 Summons, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons, # 4 Civil Cover Sheet)(Hardin, Matthew) (Entered: 07/13/2024)
2024-07-132NOTICE OF RELATED CASE by GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY & OVERSIGHT. Case related to Case No. 1:24-cv-1829. (Hardin, Matthew) (Entered: 07/13/2024)
2024-07-133NOTICE of Appearance by Christopher Cochran Horner on behalf of GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY & OVERSIGHT (Horner, Christopher) (Entered: 07/13/2024)
2024-07-15Case Assigned to Judge Randolph D. Moss. (znmw) (Entered: 07/15/2024)
2024-07-154SUMMONS (3) Issued Electronically as to U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(znmw) (Entered: 07/15/2024)
2024-07-155STANDING 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 7/15/2024. (lcrdm3) (Entered: 07/15/2024)
2024-08-076NOTICE of Appearance by Kimberly Stratton on behalf of U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (Stratton, Kimberly) (Entered: 08/07/2024)
2024-08-097MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY. (Stratton, Kimberly) (Entered: 08/09/2024)
2024-08-098RESPONSE re 7 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer filed by GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY & OVERSIGHT. (Hardin, Matthew) (Entered: 08/09/2024)
2024-08-12MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of Defendant's motion for extension of time to file answer, Dkt. 7 , and Plaintiff's response, Dkt. 8 , it is hereby ORDERED that Defendant's motion is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. It is further ORDERED that Defendant shall file its answer on or before September 6, 2024. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 8/12/2024. (lcrdm3) (Entered: 08/12/2024)
2024-09-069MOTION to Stay by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY. (Stratton, Kimberly) (Entered: 09/06/2024)
2024-09-11MINUTE ORDER: In light of Defendant's motion to stay, Dkt. 9 , it is hereby ORDERED that Plaintiff shall file its response on or before September 13, 2024. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 9/11/2024. (lcrdm3) (Entered: 09/11/2024)
2024-09-1310RESPONSE re 9 MOTION to Stay AND NOTICE OF INTENTION TO SEEK CONSOLIDATION filed by GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY & OVERSIGHT. (Horner, Christopher) (Entered: 09/13/2024)
2024-10-15MINUTE ORDER: For the reasons stated on the record in Civil Action No. 24-cv-1829, see Min. Order (Oct. 10, 2024), it is hereby ORDERED that Civil Action No. 24-cv-2039 shall be consolidated with Civil Action No. 24-cv-1829. It is further ORDERED (1) that all future pleadings and motions must be filed in the lead case, No. 24-cv-1829; (2) that the Clerk of Court shall administratively close No. 24-cv-2039; and (3) that Defendant's motion to stay in No. 24-cv-2039, Dkt. 9 , is DENIED as moot. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 10/15/2024. (lcrdm3) (Entered: 10/15/2024)
2024-11-21ENTERED IN ERROR.....Receipt on 11/21/2024 of Electronic Transfer. Other Court Number 1:24-cv-02039 sent by USDC for the Northern District of Ohio. (znmw) Modified on 11/21/2024; filed in wrong case (znmw). (Entered: 11/21/2024)
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