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Case TitlePUBLIC EMPLOYEES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY v. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY et al
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2012cv01067
Date Filed2012-06-28
Date Closed2013-05-07
JudgeJudge Emmet G. Sullivan
PlaintiffPUBLIC EMPLOYEES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY
DefendantDEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Office of the Secretary
DefendantNATIONAL PARK SERVICE
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2012-06-281COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 350 receipt number 0090-2985754) filed by PUBLIC EMPLOYEES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons, # 5 Summons)(Douglass, Kathryn) (Entered: 06/28/2012)
2012-06-28Case Assigned to Judge Emmet G. Sullivan. (kb) (Entered: 06/29/2012)
2012-07-022ELECTRONIC SUMMONS (4) Issued as to DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Summons, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons, # 4 Consent Form, # 5 Notice of Consent)(kb) (Entered: 07/02/2012)
2012-07-053RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 7/2/2012. Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 8/1/2012. (Douglass, Kathryn) (Entered: 07/05/2012)
2012-07-244MOTION to Amend/Correct 1 Complaint, by PUBLIC EMPLOYEES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Errata Amended complaint)(Douglass, Kathryn) (Entered: 07/24/2012)
2012-07-25MINUTE ORDER granting 4 plaintiff's motion for leave to file amended complaint. The Clerk of Court is directed to docket the Amended Complaint, attached as Exhibit 2 to plaintiff's motion, Docket No. 4-2. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on July 25, 2012. (lcegs6) (Entered: 07/25/2012)
2012-07-255AMENDED COMPLAINT against DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE filed by PUBLIC EMPLOYEES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY.(jf, ) (Entered: 07/26/2012)
2012-07-306RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 07/09/12. (Douglass, Kathryn) Modified on 7/31/2012 (jf, ). (Entered: 07/30/2012)
2012-07-307RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR served on 7/9/2012 (Douglass, Kathryn) (Entered: 07/30/2012)
2012-08-018Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 5 Amended Complaint by DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Ross, Carl) (Entered: 08/01/2012)
2012-08-02MINUTE ORDER granting 8 defendant's consent motion for extension of time. Defendant shall answer or otherwise respond to 5 plaintiff's amended complaint by no later than September 14, 2012. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on August 2, 2012. (lcegs6) (Entered: 08/02/2012)
2012-08-03Set/Reset Deadlines: Answer due by 9/14/2012, (clv, ) (Entered: 08/03/2012)
2012-09-149Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 5 Amended Complaint by DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Ross, Carl) (Entered: 09/14/2012)
2012-09-18MINUTE ORDER granting 9 Defendant's Consent Motion for Extension of Time to respond to the Complaint. Defendant shall file its response to the Complaint by no later than October 15, 2012. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on September 18, 2012. (lcegs4) (Entered: 09/18/2012)
2012-09-18Set/Reset Deadlines: Answer due by 10/15/2012, (clv, ) (Entered: 09/18/2012)
2012-11-0510Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 5 Amended Complaint by DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Ross, Carl) (Entered: 11/05/2012)
2012-11-07MINUTE ORDER granting 10 Defendants' Consent Motion for Extension of Time to respond to the Complaint. Defendants shall file their response to the Complaint by no later than November 9, 2012. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on November 7, 2012. (lcegs4) (Entered: 11/07/2012)
2012-11-07Set/Reset Deadlines: Answer due by 11/9/2012, (clv, ) (Entered: 11/07/2012)
2012-11-0911ANSWER to 5 Amended Complaint by DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE. Related document: 5 Amended Complaint filed by PUBLIC EMPLOYEES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY.(Ross, Carl) (Entered: 11/09/2012)
2012-11-12MINUTE ORDER directing the parties to file a joint status report, including a recommendation for further proceedings and a proposed briefing schedule, if applicable, by no later than December 10, 2012. In the event that counsel are unable to agree on a joint recommendation, each party shall file an individual recommendation by that time. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on November 12, 2012. (lcegs6) (Entered: 11/12/2012)
2012-11-13Set/Reset Deadlines: Status Report due by 12/10/2012 (clv, ) (Entered: 11/13/2012)
2012-12-1812STATUS REPORT Joint Status Report by DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE. (Ross, Carl) (Entered: 12/18/2012)
2012-12-18MINUTE ORDER granting 12 the parties' joint request to stay this matter in order to continue their efforts to resolve issues associated with defendants' release of documents. This matter is hereby STAYED until January 22, 2013. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on December 18, 2012. (lcegs4) (Entered: 12/18/2012)
2012-12-19Case Stayed until 1/22/13 (clv, ) (Entered: 12/19/2012)
2013-01-2213STATUS REPORT Joint Status Report by DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE. (Ross, Carl) (Entered: 01/22/2013)
2013-01-23MINUTE ORDER. Pursuant to the 13 joint status report filed on January 22, 2013, the parties are directed to comply with the following briefing schedule: defendant's motion for summary judgment shall be filed no later than March 1, 2013. Plaintiff's opposition shall be filed no later than April 1, 2013. If plaintiff chooses to file a cross-motion, it shall be combined with the opposition and filed on the same date. Defendant's reply and, if applicable, combined opposition shall be filed no later than April 30, 2013. Plaintiff's reply, if applicable, shall be filed no later than May 15, 2013. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on January 23, 2013. (lcegs1) (Entered: 01/23/2013)
2013-01-23Set/Reset Deadlines:. Defendant's motion for summary judgment due by 3/1/2013. Plaintiff's cross motion and opposition due by 4/1/2013. Defendant's Reply and combined opposition due by 4/30/2013. Plaintiff's reply due by 5/15/2013 (tcb) (Entered: 01/23/2013)
2013-02-2814Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File by DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Ross, Carl) (Entered: 02/28/2013)
2013-03-04MINUTE ORDER granting 14 consent motion for extension of time to file summary judgment motion. The parties are directed to comply with the following briefing schedule: defendant's motion for summary judgment shall be filed by no later than March 8, 2013. Plaintiff's opposition shall be filed by no later than April 8, 2013. If plaintiff chooses to file a cross-motion, it shall be combined with the opposition and filed on the same date. Defendant's reply, and if applicable, combined opposition shall be filed by no later than May 7, 2013. Plaintiff's reply, if applicable, shall be filed by no later than May 29, 2013. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on March 4, 2013. (lcegs1) (Entered: 03/04/2013)
2013-03-04MINUTE ORDER. The Court hereby amends its previous minute order granting 14 consent motion for extension of time with regards to the deadline for filing of plaintiff's reply, if applicable. Plaintiff's reply shall be filed by no later than May 22, 2013. The Court regrets any confusion to the parties. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on March 4, 2013. (lcegs1) (Entered: 03/04/2013)
2013-03-04Set/Reset Deadlines: Defendant's Summary Judgment motion due by 3/8/2013. Plaintiff's Response to Motion for Summary Judgment due by 4/8/2013. Plaintiff's Cross Motion due by 4/8/2013. Defendant's Reply to Motion for Summary Judgment due by 5/7/2013. Plaintiff's Reply due by 5/22/2013. (mac) (Entered: 03/04/2013)
2013-03-05Set/Reset Deadlines: Plaintiff's reply due by 5/22/2013. (clv, ) (Entered: 03/05/2013)
2013-03-0815Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File by DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Ross, Carl) (Entered: 03/08/2013)
2013-03-11MINUTE ORDER granting 15 unopposed motion for extension of time. Defendant's motion for summary judgment shall be filed no later than March 15, 2013. Plaintiff's opposition shall be filed no later than April 15, 2013. If plaintiff chooses to file a cross-motion, it shall be combined with the opposition and filed on the same date. Defendant's reply and, if applicable, combined opposition shall be filed no later than May 14, 2013. Plaintiff's reply, if applicable, shall be filed no later than May 29, 2013. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on March 11, 2013. (lcegs4) (Entered: 03/11/2013)
2013-03-11Set/Reset Deadlines: Defendant's Summary Judgment motion due by 3/15/2013. Plaintiff's Response to Motion for Summary Judgment due by 4/15/2013. Plaintiff's Cross Motion due by 4/15/2013. Defendant's Reply to Motion for Summary Judgment due by 5/14/2013. Plaintiff's Reply due by 5/29/2013. (mac) (Entered: 03/11/2013)
2013-03-1516STATUS REPORT Joint Status Report by DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE. (Ross, Carl) (Entered: 03/15/2013)
2013-03-16MINUTE ORDER. In light of 16 the parties' joint status report, in which they represent all of the substantive issues underlying the FOIA request have been resolved, and request additional time to attempt to resolve the sole remaining issue in this case, fees and costs, it is hereby ORDERED that the summary judgment briefing schedule is vacated. If this case settles by April 15, 2013, the parties shall advise the Court by filing a stipulation. If this case does not settle by April 15, 2013, the parties shall file a joint status report, including recommendations for further proceedings, by that same date. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on March 16, 2013. (lcegs4) (Entered: 03/16/2013)
2013-03-18Set/Reset Deadlines: Status Report due by 4/15/2013 (clv, ) (Entered: 03/18/2013)
2013-04-1517STATUS REPORT Joint Status Report by DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE. (Ross, Carl) (Entered: 04/15/2013)
2013-04-16MINUTE ORDER. In light of 17 the parties' joint status report, in which they represent that they have reached an agreement in principle to settle this case and request time to finalize a settlement agreement, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file a stipulation of settlement and dismissal by no later than May 1, 2013. If this case does not settle by May 1, 2013, the parties shall file a joint status report, including recommendations for further proceedings, by that same date. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on April 16, 2013. (lcegs4) (Entered: 04/16/2013)
2013-04-17Set/Reset Deadlines: stipulation of settlement and dismissal or Status Report due by 5/1/2013 (clv, ) (Entered: 04/17/2013)
2013-05-0218STIPULATION of Dismissal Stipulation of Settlement and Dismissal by DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE. (Ross, Carl) (Entered: 05/02/2013)
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