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Case TitleCLEAN AIR COUNCIL v. FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION
DistrictEastern District of Pennsylvania
CityPhiladelphia
Case Number2:2020cv03646
Date Filed2020-07-27
Date Closed2021-06-30
JudgeHONORABLE JOEL H. SLOMSKY
PlaintiffCLEAN AIR COUNCIL
Case DescriptionThe Clean Air Council submitted a FOIA request to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for records concerning communications from energy companies pertaining to pipeline proposals in Pennsylvania. After hearing nothing further from the agency, the Clean Air Council filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantFEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION
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2020-07-271COMPLAINT against FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0313-14451232.), filed by CLEAN AIR COUNCIL. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet CIVIL COVER SHEET, # 2 Case Management Track Form CASE MANAGEMENT TRACKING FORM, # 3 Designation Form DESIGNATION FORM)(CLARK, JENNIFER) (Attachment 3 replaced on 8/4/2020) (mbh, ). (Entered: 07/27/2020)
2020-07-28Summons Issued as to FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION. E-mailed to counsel on 7/28/20 (mbh, ) (Entered: 07/28/2020)
2020-07-282AFFIDAVIT of Service by Jennifer E. Clark re: served Summons and Complaint upon Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Civil Process Clerk at the U.S. Attorney's Office, and the Office of the U.S. Attorney General by Certified mail, return receipt requested on July 28, 2020 (CLARK, JENNIFER) (Entered: 07/28/2020)
2020-08-063NOTICE of Appearance by JENNIFER ELLEN CLARK on behalf of CLEAN AIR COUNCIL with Certificate of Service. (FILED IN ERROR; ATTORNEY ENTERING APPEARANCE MUST FILE ON OWN BEHALF). (CLARK, JENNIFER) Modified on 8/7/2020 (fb). (Entered: 08/06/2020)
2020-08-114NOTICE of Appearance by ALEXANDER G. BOMSTEIN on behalf of CLEAN AIR COUNCIL with Certificate of Service(BOMSTEIN, ALEXANDER) (Entered: 08/11/2020)
2020-10-085MOTION for Default Judgment against Defendant Federal Energy Regulatory Commission filed by CLEAN AIR COUNCIL.Brief, Declaration, Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Text of Proposed Order, # 3 Certificate of Service)(CLARK, JENNIFER) (Entered: 10/08/2020)
2021-01-046NOTICE of Withdrawal of Appearance by JENNIFER ELLEN CLARK on behalf of CLEAN AIR COUNCIL(CLARK, JENNIFER) (Entered: 01/04/2021)
2021-03-017ORDER THAT PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR DEFAULT JUDGMENT AND REQUEST FOR HEARING IS DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. SIGNED BY HONORABLE JOEL H. SLOMSKY ON 3/1/21.3/1/21 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mbh, ) (Entered: 03/01/2021)
2021-04-128Request for Default CLEAN AIR COUNCIL against All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Exhibit A - Declaration, # 2 Certificate of Service Certificate of Service)(BOMSTEIN, ALEXANDER) (Entered: 04/12/2021)
2021-04-13Summons Issued as to FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General. E-mailed to US Attorney on 4/12/21 (mbh, ) (Entered: 04/13/2021)
2021-04-149Acceptance of Service by U.S. Attorney Re: accepted summons and complaint on behalf of the United States Attorney (only). (mbh, ) (Entered: 04/14/2021)
2021-04-1510NOTICE of Appearance by ERIC D. GILL on behalf of FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION with Certificate of Service(GILL, ERIC) (Entered: 04/15/2021)
2021-04-2611STIPULATION re 8 Request for Default and Defendant's Response to the Complaint by FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION. (GILL, ERIC) (Entered: 04/26/2021)
2021-05-0412STIPULATION AND ORDER THAT PLAINTIFF'S ANSWER AND OTHER RESPONSES TO THE COMPLAINT SHALL BE FILED ON OR BEFORE 6/14/21. SIGNED BY HONORABLE JOEL H. SLOMSKY ON 4/29/21. 5/4/21 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mbh, ) (Entered: 05/04/2021)
2021-06-1413STIPULATION Seeking Additional Time for Defendant to Respond to the Complaint by FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION. (GILL, ERIC) (Entered: 06/14/2021)
2021-06-1514STIPULATION AND ORDER THAT FERC RESPECTFULLY REQUESTS ADDITIONAL TIME UP TO AND INCLUDING 6/30/2021 TO ANSWER OR OTHERWISE RESPOND TO THE COMPLAINT. SIGNED BY HONORABLE JOEL H. SLOMSKY ON 6/14/21. 6/15/21 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mbh, ) (Entered: 06/15/2021)
2021-06-3015NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by CLEAN AIR COUNCIL (BOMSTEIN, ALEXANDER) (Entered: 06/30/2021)
2021-06-3016ORDER DISMISSING ACTION WITH PREJUDICE PURSUANT TO LOCAL RULE 41.1(b). SIGNED BY HONORABLE JOEL H. SLOMSKY ON 6/30/21. 6/30/21 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mbh, ) (Entered: 06/30/2021)
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