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Case TitlePUBLIC EMPLOYEES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY v. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2006cv00660
Date Filed2006-04-11
Date Closed2006-11-20
JudgeJudge John D. Bates
PlaintiffPUBLIC EMPLOYEES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY
Case DescriptionPublic Employees for Environmental Responsibility submitted a FOIA request to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for records concerning enforcement actions under the Clean Water Act. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request, but after hearing nothing further from the agency, PEER filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantUNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
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2006-04-111COMPLAINT against UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (Filing fee $ 350) filed by PUBLIC EMPLOYEES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY.(lc, ) (Entered: 04/12/2006)
2006-04-11SUMMONS (3) Issued as to UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (lc, ) (Entered: 04/12/2006)
2006-04-252NOTICE of Appearance by Kevin K. Robitaille on behalf of UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (Robitaille, Kevin) (Entered: 04/25/2006)
2006-05-183MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. (Robitaille, Kevin) (Entered: 05/18/2006)
2006-05-22MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of defendant's motion for an extension of time to respond to the complaint and the absence of any opposition thereto from plaintiff, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED nunc pro tunc to May 19, 2006, and it is further ORDERED that defendant shall answer or otherwise respond to the complaint by not later than June 19, 2006. Signed by Judge John D. Bates on 5/19/2006. (lcjdb2) (Entered: 05/22/2006)
2006-06-164MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. (Robitaille, Kevin) (Entered: 06/16/2006)
2006-06-16MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 4 defendant's motion for an extension of time to respond to the complaint, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED, and it is further ORDERED that defendant shall answer or otherwise respond to the complaint by not later than July 19, 2006. Signed by Judge John D. Bates on 6/16/2006. (lcjdb2) (Entered: 06/16/2006)
2006-07-205Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. (Robitaille, Kevin) (Entered: 07/20/2006)
2006-07-20MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 5 defendant's consent motion for an extension of time to respond to the complaint, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED, and it is further ORDERED that defendant shall answer or otherwise respond to the complaint by not later than August 21, 2006. Signed by Judge John D. Bates on 7/20/2006. (lcjdb2) (Entered: 07/20/2006)
2006-08-216MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. (Robitaille, Kevin) (Entered: 08/21/2006)
2006-08-21MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 6 defendant's fourth motion for an extension of time to respond to the complaint, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED, and it is further ORDERED that defendant shall answer or otherwise respond to the complaint by not later than September 20, 2006. No further extensions of this deadline will be granted, absent extraordinary circumstances. Signed by Judge John D. Bates on 8/21/2006. (lcjdb2) (Entered: 08/21/2006)
2006-09-207ANSWER to Complaint by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. Related document: 1 Complaint filed by PUBLIC EMPLOYEES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY,.(Robitaille, Kevin) (Entered: 09/20/2006)
2006-09-218ORDER requiring parties to submit a proposed briefing schedule for the filing of dispositive motions by not later than 10/23/2006. Signed by Judge John D. Bates on 9/21/2006. (lcjdb2) (Entered: 09/21/2006)
2006-09-21Set/Reset Deadlines: Proposed briefing schedule due 10/23/2006. (lcjdb2) (Entered: 09/21/2006)
2006-10-239Consent MOTION Establish a Briefing Schedule by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Robitaille, Kevin) (Entered: 10/23/2006)
2006-10-24MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 9 consent motion to establish a briefing schedule, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED as follows: any dispositive motions shall be filed by not later than 11/17/2006, any opposition to dispositive motions shall be filed by not later than 12/18/2006, and any reply in support of dispositive motions shall be filed by not later than 1/5/2007. Signed by Judge John D. Bates on 10/24/2006. (lcjdb2) (Entered: 10/24/2006)
2006-10-24Set/Reset Deadlines: Dispositive Motions due by 11/17/2006. Response to Dispositive Motions due by 12/18/2006. Reply to Dispositive Motions due by 1/5/2007. (lcjdb2) (Entered: 10/24/2006)
2006-11-1710NOTICE of Appearance by Steven M. Ranieri on behalf of UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (Ranieri, Steven) (Entered: 11/17/2006)
2006-11-1711STIPULATION of Dismissal by PUBLIC EMPLOYEES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. (Ranieri, Steven) (Entered: 11/17/2006)
2006-11-20MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 11 the parties' stipulation of settlement, and pursuant to Rule 41(a)(1) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, it is hereby ORDERED that the stipulation is approved, and it is further ORDERED that the action is DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. Signed by Judge John D. Bates on 11/20/2006. (lcjdb2) (Entered: 11/20/2006)
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