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Case TitleSouthern Environmental Law Center v. U. S. Environmental Protection Agency
DistrictWestern District of Virginia
CityCharlottesville
Case Number3:2017cv00061
Date Filed2017-08-23
Date Closed2018-10-31
JudgeDistrict Judge Glen E. Conrad
PlaintiffSouthern Environmental Law Center
Case DescriptionThe Southern Environmental Law Center submitted a FOIA request to the EPA for records concerning the agency's implementation of an executive order entitled "Enforcing the Regulatory Reform Agenda." SELC discussed the request with the EPA several times, but after hearing nothing further from the agency, SELC filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Vaughn index, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantU. S. Environmental Protection Agency
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2017-08-231COMPLAINT against U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (Filing & Administrative fee $ 400; Receipt 0423-2735936.), filed by Southern Environmental Law Center. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit 1 - Letter from Rep. Cummings, # 3 Exhibit 2 - Comments on behalf of SELC re 13777, # 4 Exhibit 3 - Supplemental FOIA request from SELC, # 5 Exhibit 4 - E-mail from Auther to Hunter, # 6 Exhibit 5 - E-mail from Hunter to Auther, # 7 Exhibit 6 - E-mail from Hunter to Rementer, # 8 Exhibit 7 - E-mail from Rementer to Hunter, # 9 Exhibit 8 - E-mail from Auther to Hunter, # 10 Exhibit 9 - FOIA Appeal by SELC)(jcj)
2017-08-232Negative Corporate Disclosure Statement by Southern Environmental Law Center (jcj)
2017-08-233Electronic Summons Issued as to U. S. Environmental Protection Agency NOTICE TO COUNSEL: Please print copies of the electronically issued summons for each defendant as necessary to effectuate service under Fed. R. Civ. P. 4. (jcj)
2017-08-234MOTION for Kimberley Hunter to Appear Pro Hac Vice. by Southern Environmental Law Center. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Granting Pro Hac Vice status)(Buppert, Gregory)
2017-08-235ORDER granting 4 MOTION for Kimberley Hunter and Leslie Griffith to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Attorneys Kimberley Hunter and Leslie Griffith for Southern Environmental Law Center added. Signed by District Judge Glen E. Conrad on 8/23/17. (hnw) (Entered: 08/24/2017)
2017-09-156MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by U. S. Environmental Protection Agency. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Winn, Sara)
2017-09-157RESPONSE in Opposition re 6 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer . filed by Southern Environmental Law Center. (Hunter, Kimberley)
2017-09-298ANSWER to 1 Complaint,, by U. S. Environmental Protection Agency.(Winn, Sara)
2017-10-029Magistrate Consent Notice to Parties. (jcj)
2017-10-0210AMENDED COMPLAINT against U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, filed by Southern Environmental Law Center. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit First Amended Complaint Redlined Version)(Hunter, Kimberley)
2017-10-1611ANSWER to 10 Amended Complaint by U. S. Environmental Protection Agency.(Winn, Sara)
2017-10-1712Magistrate Consent Notice to Parties. (jcj)
2017-11-0313CROSS MOTIONS BRIEFING ORDER - Discovery due by 1/31/2018, Dispositive Motions Deadline due by 2/5/2018. Signed by District Judge Glen E. Conrad on 11/3/2017. (ssm)
2017-11-1614MOTION for Summary Judgment by Southern Environmental Law Center. (Griffith, Leslie)
2017-11-1615Brief / Memorandum in Support re 14 MOTION for Summary Judgment . filed by Southern Environmental Law Center. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Executive Order 13777, # 2 Exhibit 2017-10-23 Article, # 3 Exhibit Declaration of Kimberley Hunter, # 4 Exhibit Letter from Blair to Hunter, # 5 Exhibit Second FOIA Request, # 6 Exhibit Email from EPA to Griffith, # 7 Exhibit Email from Newton to Griffith, # 8 Exhibit Letter from Gottesman to Hunter, # 9 Exhibit Fee Waiver Appeal, # 10 Exhibit Letter from Miller to Griffith)(Griffith, Leslie)
2017-11-2916MOTION for Status Conference by Southern Environmental Law Center. (Hunter, Kimberley)
2017-12-2217Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge Joel C. HoppeMotions referred to Joel C. Hoppe. Signed by District Judge Glen E. Conrad on 12/22/2017. (ssm)
2018-01-0818NOTICE of Telephonic Hearing: (N) (No Interpreter requested) Status Conference Call set for 1/8/2018 02:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Joel C. Hoppe. Chambers to set up call and email parties dial in instructions. (kld)
2018-01-0819Oral ORDER granting 16 Motion to hold status conference. Status conference held on January 8, 2018. Entered by Magistrate Judge Joel C. Hoppe on 1/8/18. (JCH)
2018-01-0820Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Joel C. Hoppe: Status Conference Call held in chambers on 1/8/2018. Defendant to file a motion to modify the briefing order not later than 1/19/2018. Plaintiff may file a response within 7 days of service of defendant's motion. (kld) (Entered: 01/09/2018)
2018-01-1921MOTION to Amend/Correct 13 Order, Set Deadlines by U. S. Environmental Protection Agency.Motions referred to Judge Joel C. Hoppe. (Winn, Sara)
2018-01-1922Brief / Memorandum in Support re 21 MOTION to Amend/Correct 13 Order, Set Deadlines . filed by U. S. Environmental Protection Agency. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Winn, Sara)
2018-01-2623RESPONSE in Opposition re 21 MOTION to Amend/Correct 13 Order, Set Deadlines . filed by Southern Environmental Law Center. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Email chain between SELC and EPA)(Hunter, Kimberley)
2018-01-3124ORDER denying 21 Motion to Modify the Briefing schedule. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joel C. Hoppe on 1/31/18. (jcj)
2018-02-0225NOTICE of Telephonic Hearing: (N) (No Interpreter requested) Status Conference Call set for 2/2/2018 09:45 AM before Magistrate Judge Joel C. Hoppe. Chambers to set up call. Parties have been given dial in instructions.(kld)
2018-02-0226Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Joel C. Hoppe: Status Conference Call held in chambers on 2/2/2018. (kld)
2018-02-0227AGREED BRIEFING ORDER. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joel C. Hoppe on 2/2/18. (jcj)
2018-02-0228ORAL ORDER granting Plaintiff's withdrawing 14 Motion for Summary Judgment. Entered by Magistrate Judge Joel C. Hoppe on 2/2/18. (jcj)
2018-08-0329STATUS REPORT Joint by U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Winn, Sara)
2018-08-0330Order to Respond/Granting Joint motion for extension pursuant to 29 Status Report (Responses due by 8/28/2018 to file with the Court a Joint Status Report or Notice of Dismissal). Signed by Senior Judge Glen E. Conrad on 8/3/18. (jcj)
2018-09-0431STATUS REPORT by U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Winn, Sara)
2018-09-0432Order to Respond re 31 Status Report due 8/28/2018, now due by 9/11/2018. Signed by Senior Judge Glen E. Conrad on 09/04/2018. (ssm)
2018-09-0533STATUS REPORT and Motion for Extension of Time by U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Winn, Sara)
2018-09-0634ORDER granting joint motion for extension 33 filed by U. S. Environmental Protection Agency. The parties have until 9/25/18, to file with the Court a Joint Status Report or Notice of Dismissal. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joel C. Hoppe on 9/5/18. (hnw)
2018-09-2535STATUS REPORT and Motion for Extension of Time by U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Winn, Sara)
2018-09-2636ORDER granting joint motion for extension 35 filed by U. S. Environmental Protection Agency. The parties have until October 9, 2018, to file with the Court a Joint Status Report or Notice of Dismissal. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joel C. Hoppe on 9/26/18. (jcj)
2018-10-0937STATUS REPORT and Motion for Extension of Time by U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Winn, Sara)
2018-10-0938ORDER granting 37 Joint motion for extension filed by U. S. Environmental Protection Agency. The parties have until October 16, 2018 to file with the Court a Joint Status Report or Notice of Dismissal. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joel C. Hoppe on 10/9/18. (jcj)
2018-10-1639STATUS REPORT and Motion for Extension of Time by U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Winn, Sara)
2018-10-1640ORDER granting joint motion for extension of time to resolve the matter 39 . The parties have until October 30, 2018, to file with the Court a Joint Status Report or Notice of Dismissal. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joel C. Hoppe on 10/16/18. (jcj)
2018-10-3041STIPULATION of Settlement and Dismissal by U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (Winn, Sara)
2018-10-3142STIPULATION OF SETTLEMENT AND DISMISSAL ORDER. Defendant shall pay Plaintiffs a lump sum of $10,000 in full and complete satisfaction as set forth in order. Execution of the Stipulation of Settlement by counsel for Defendant shall constitute a dismissal of these actions with prejudice, effective upon order of the Court pursuant to FRCP 41(a)(1)(ii). Signed by Senior Judge Glen E. Conrad on 10/30/18. (jcj)
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