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Case TitleNatural Resources Defense Council, Inc. v. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
DistrictSouthern District of New York
CityFoley Square
Case Number1:2015cv01260
Date Filed2015-02-20
Date Closed2015-06-15
JudgeJudge Edgardo Ramos
PlaintiffNatural Resources Defense Council, Inc.
Case DescriptionThe Natural Resources Defense Council submitted a FOIA request to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for records concerning communications between NOAA and outside entities pertaining to federal or state regulation of shark fin sales, possession and trading. NRDC also requested a fee waiver. NOAA acknowledged receipt of the request and granted NRDC's request for a fee waiver. After hearing nothing further from the agency, NRDC filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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2015-02-201COMPLAINT against National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (Filing Fee $ 350.00, Receipt Number 465401117590)Document filed by Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc..(moh) (Entered: 02/24/2015)
2015-02-20SUMMONS ISSUED as to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (moh) (Entered: 02/24/2015)
2015-02-20Magistrate Judge James C. Francis IV is so designated. (moh) (Entered: 02/24/2015)
2015-02-20Case Designated ECF. (moh) (Entered: 02/24/2015)
2015-02-202CIVIL COVER SHEET filed. (moh) (Entered: 02/24/2015)
2015-02-273RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Certificate of Service)(Bernard, Mitchell) (Entered: 02/27/2015)
2015-02-274MOTION for Margaret T. Hsieh to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number 0208-10645901. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Exhibit Proposed Order)(Hsieh, Margaret) (Entered: 02/27/2015)
2015-03-02>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 4 MOTION for Margaret T. Hsieh to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number 0208-10645901. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. . The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (sdi) (Entered: 03/02/2015)
2015-03-035ORDER granting 4 Motion for Margaret T. Hsieh to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Edgardo Ramos)(Text Only Order) (Ramos, Edgardo) (Entered: 03/03/2015)
2015-03-276NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Dominika Natalia Tarczynska on behalf of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (Tarczynska, Dominika) (Entered: 03/27/2015)
2015-03-277CONSENT LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer addressed to Judge Edgardo Ramos from Dominika Tarczynska dated March 27, 2015. Document filed by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.(Tarczynska, Dominika) (Entered: 03/27/2015)
2015-03-308ORDER granting 7 Letter Motion for Extension of Time to Answer re 1 Complaint. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration answer due 4/29/2015. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Edgardo Ramos)(Text Only Order) (Ramos, Edgardo) (Entered: 03/30/2015)
2015-04-169AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE. All Defendants. Service was made by Mail. Document filed by Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - NOAA, # 2 Exhibit B - U.S. Attorney General, # 3 Exhibit C - Civil Process Clerk, SDNY)(Hsieh, Margaret) (Entered: 04/16/2015)
2015-04-2810SECOND LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer addressed to Judge Edgardo Ramos from Dominika Tarczynska dated April 28, 2015. Document filed by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.(Tarczynska, Dominika) (Entered: 04/28/2015)
2015-04-3011ORDER granting 10 Letter Motion for Extension of Time to Answer re 1 Complaint. (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration answer due 5/13/2015) (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Edgardo Ramos)(Text Only Order) (Ramos, Edgardo) (Entered: 04/30/2015)
2015-05-1312CONSENT LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer addressed to Judge Edgardo Ramos from Dominika Tarczynska and Margaret T. Hsieh dated May 13, 2015. Document filed by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.(Tarczynska, Dominika) (Entered: 05/13/2015)
2015-05-1413ORDER granting 12 Letter Motion for Extension of Time to Answer re 1 Complaint. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration answer due 6/12/2015. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Edgardo Ramos)(Text Only Order) (Ramos, Edgardo) (Entered: 05/14/2015)
2015-06-1214DOCUMENT REFERRED TO JUDGE FOR APPROVAL - STIPULATION OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL It is hereby stipulated and agreed by and between the parties and/or their respective counsel(s) that the above-captioned action is voluntarily dismissed, with prejudice against the defendant(s) National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration pursuant to Rule 41(a)(1)(A)(ii) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Document filed by Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc..(Hsieh, Margaret) Modified on 6/15/2015 (km). (Entered: 06/12/2015)
2015-06-15***NOTE TO ATTORNEY - DOCUMENT REFERRED TO JUDGE FOR APPROVAL. Note to Attorney Margaret Hsieh Document 14 Stipulation of Voluntary Dismissal was referred to Judge Edgardo Ramos for approval. (km) (Entered: 06/15/2015)
2015-06-1515STIPULATION AND ORDER. IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED, by and between the parties and their counsel that : NOAA's above-referenced production resolves Plaintiff's FOIA claims in this matter, and as further specified herein; The Parties shall file a stipulation with the Court resolving any claims for attorney fees and litigation costs, or NRDC shall file an application with the Court for any such fees and costs, no later than July 10, 2015; This action is hereby dismissed with prejudice, provided that the Court shall retain jurisdiction of this matter for the purpose of resolving any disputes relating to claims for fees and costs pursuant to 5 U.S.C. § 552(a)(4)(E); Upon entry by the Court, this Stipulation shall constitute a final judgment, and as further set forth in this Stipulation and Order. (Signed by Judge Edgardo Ramos on 6/15/2015) (rjm) (Entered: 06/16/2015)
2015-06-15Set/Reset Deadlines: Motions due by 7/10/2015. (rjm) (Entered: 06/16/2015)
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