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Case TitlePUBLIC EMPLOYEES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY v. U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2008cv00126
Date Filed2008-01-22
Date Closed2008-06-25
JudgeJudge John D. Bates
PlaintiffPUBLIC EMPLOYEES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY
Case DescriptionPublic Employees for Environmental Responsibility filed two FOIA requests with U.S Fish and Wildlife Service requesting records on posting of speed-limit signs in Florida waters, and the other requesting records on harassment of manatees by human "swim-with" interactions. The agency acknowledged receipt of the requests and provided some initial response. But after hearing nothing further from the agency, PEER filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantU.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
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2008-01-221COMPLAINT against U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE ( Filing fee $ 350, receipt number 461600979754) filed by PUBLIC EMPLOYEES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(lc, ) (Entered: 01/23/2008)
2008-01-22SUMMONS (3) Issued as to U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (lc, ) (Entered: 01/23/2008)
2008-02-142NOTICE of Appearance by Raymond A. Martinez on behalf of U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE (Martinez, Raymond) (Entered: 02/14/2008)
2008-02-253MOTION for Extension of Time to File answer or otherwise respond by U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit declaration of Charles G. Underwood jr.)(Martinez, Raymond) (Entered: 02/25/2008)
2008-02-264NOTICE of Amendment as to 3 MOTION for Extension of Time to File answer or otherwise respond , MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE (Martinez, Raymond) Modified to correct wording on 2/27/2008 (lc, ). (Entered: 02/26/2008)
2008-02-28MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 3 defendant's motion for an extension of time, and the entire record herein, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED IN PART, and it is further ORDERED that defendant shall answer or otherwise respond to the complaint by not later than April 28, 2008. Signed by Judge John D. Bates on 2/28/2008. (lcjdb2) (Entered: 02/28/2008)
2008-02-28Set/Reset Deadlines: Answer due by 4/28/2008. (lcjdb2) (Entered: 02/28/2008)
2008-02-295SUMMONS Returned Executed by PUBLIC EMPLOYEES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY. U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE served on 1/29/2008, answer due 3/3/2008. (Dinerstein, Paula) (Entered: 02/29/2008)
2008-02-296RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the US Attorney. U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE served on 1/30/2008, answer due 3/3/2008 (Dinerstein, Paula) (Entered: 02/29/2008)
2008-02-297RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on Attorney General. Date of Service Upon Attorney General 1/31/08. (Dinerstein, Paula) (Entered: 02/29/2008)
2008-04-228MOTION for Extension of Time to Answer or Otherwise Respond by U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE (Martinez, Raymond) (Entered: 04/22/2008)
2008-04-22MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 8 the motion for an extension of time, and the entire record herein, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED; and it is further ORDERED that defendant shall answer or otherwise respond to plaintiff's complaint by not later May 12, 2008. Signed by Judge John D. Bates on 4/22/2008. (lcjdb2) (Entered: 04/22/2008)
2008-04-22Set/Reset Deadlines: Answer due by 5/12/2008. (lcjdb2) (Entered: 04/22/2008)
2008-05-079Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File an Answer or Otherwise Respond by U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE (Martinez, Raymond) (Entered: 05/07/2008)
2008-05-07MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 9 the consent motion for an extension of time, and the entire record herein, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED; and it is further ORDERED that defendant shall answer or otherwise respond to plaintiff's complaint by not later May 19, 2008. Signed by Judge John D. Bates on 5/7/2008. (lcjdb2) (Entered: 05/07/2008)
2008-05-07Set/Reset Deadlines: Answer due by 5/19/2008. (lcjdb2) (Entered: 05/07/2008)
2008-05-1510Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to Answer or Otherwise Respond by U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE (Martinez, Raymond) (Entered: 05/15/2008)
2008-05-15MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 10 the consent motion for an extension of time, and the entire record herein, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED; and it is further ORDERED that defendant shall answer or otherwise respond to plaintiff's complaint by not later than July 22, 2008. Signed by Judge John D. Bates on 5/15/2008. (lcjdb2) (Entered: 05/15/2008)
2008-05-15Set/Reset Deadlines: Answer due by 7/22/2008. (lcjdb2) (Entered: 05/15/2008)
2008-06-2411STIPULATION of Dismissal and Settlement by U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit no. 1 settlement attachment)(Martinez, Raymond) (Entered: 06/24/2008)
2008-06-2512STIPULATION OF SETTLEMENT AND DISMISSAL by PUBLIC EMPLOYEES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY, U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE. Signed by Judge John D. Bates. (tb, ) (Entered: 06/25/2008)
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