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Case TitleInstitute for Energy Research v. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Case transferred to District of Columbia.
DistrictSouthern District of Texas
CityVictoria
Case Number6:2022cv00036
Date Filed2022-09-12
Date Closed2022-11-07
JudgeJudge Drew B Tipton
PlaintiffInstitute for Energy Research
Case DescriptionThe Institute for Energy Research to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for records concerning calendar entries for two named FERC officials over a two-month period. IEA also requested a fee waiver. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request and disclosed 19 pages with redactions, citing Exemption 5 (privileges). IEA submitted a second FOIA request for phone bills for four officials. The agency acknowledged of the request and disclosed seven pages with redactions under Exemption 6 (invasion of privacy). IEA filed an administrative appeal. The agency denied IEA's appeal and IEA filed suit.
Complaint issues: Public Interest Fee Waiver, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantFederal Energy Regulatory Commission
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2022-09-121COMPLAINT for Declaratory and injunctive Relief against All Defendants filed by Institute for Energy Research. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Cover Letter, # 3 Envelope)(BrittanyBoniface, 6) (Entered: 09/12/2022)
2022-09-12Initial Filing fee: $402.00 re: 1 Complaint, receipt number VIC2568, filed. (BrittanyBoniface, 6) (Entered: 09/12/2022)
2022-09-122MOTION for Matthew D. Hardin to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Institute for Energy Research, filed. Motion Docket Date 10/3/2022. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing)(BrittanyBoniface, 6) (Entered: 09/12/2022)
2022-09-12Summons Issued as to All Defendants, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General. Issued summons returned to plaintiff by First-class mail, filed.(BrittanyBoniface, 6) (Entered: 09/12/2022)
2022-09-123ORDER granting 2 Motion for Matthew D. Hardin to Appear Pro Hac Vice Note: Instructions to request Texas Southern CM/ECF registration through PACER are found here .(Signed by Judge Drew B Tipton) Parties notified.(RochelleLimon, 2) (Entered: 09/12/2022)
2022-09-124ORDER for Initial Pretrial and Scheduling Conference and Order to Disclose Interested Persons. Initial Conference set for 12/12/2022 at 03:00 PM by video before Judge Drew B Tipton.(Signed by Judge Drew B Tipton) Parties notified.(BrittanyBoniface, 6) (Entered: 09/13/2022)
2022-09-145MOTION for Christopher C. Horner to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Institute for Energy Research, filed. Motion Docket Date 10/5/2022. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing)(Hardin, Matthew) (Entered: 09/14/2022)
2022-09-156ORDER granting 5 Motion for Christopher C. Horner to Appear Pro Hac Vice Note: Instructions to request Texas Southern CM/ECF registration through PACER are found here .(Signed by Judge Drew B Tipton) Parties notified.(BrittanyBoniface, 6) (Entered: 09/15/2022)
2022-10-277ANSWER to 1 Complaint by Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, filed.(Siddiqui, Myra) (Entered: 10/27/2022)
2022-10-288MOTION to Transfer Case to District of Columbia by Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, filed. Motion Docket Date 11/18/2022. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A Declaration of Kevin Corbin, # 2 Exhibit B D.D.C. Complaints, # 3 Exhibit C Institute for Energy Research Webpage, # 4 Exhibit D Harris County Appraisal District Listing, # 5 Proposed Order)(Siddiqui, Myra) (Entered: 10/28/2022)
2022-11-019NOTICE of Consent to Transfer re: 8 MOTION to Transfer Case to District of Columbia by Institute for Energy Research, filed. (Hardin, Matthew) (Entered: 11/01/2022)
2022-11-0710ORDER TO TRANSFER CASE to District of Columbia; granting 8 Motion to Transfer.(Signed by Judge Drew B Tipton) Parties notified.(BrittanyBoniface, 6) (Entered: 11/07/2022)
2022-11-07Interdistrict transfer to District of Columbia. Case transferred electronically. Case terminated on 11/7/2022, filed. (BrittanyBoniface, 6) (Entered: 11/07/2022)
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