Docket Entries Since Last Update
NOTE: This court's RSS feed does not list MOTION entries, so Bloomberg Law cannot detect them and thus they will not be listed here. However, motions will be included if you update the docket.
Court Dockets
U.S. District Court
District of Columbia (Washington, DC)
CIVIL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 1:21-cv-02317-RC
District of Columbia (Washington, DC)
CIVIL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 1:21-cv-02317-RC
FRIENDS OF THE EARTH et al v. HAALAND et al
DOCKET INFORMATION
Minimize
| ||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| ||
|
| ||
|
|
Expand All
| Plaintiff |
FRIENDS OF THE EARTH
Plaintiff
|
| |
| Representation | |||
| Stephen D. Mashuda EARTHJUSTICE 810 Third Avenue Suite 610 Seattle, WA 98104 (206) 343-7340 Fax: (415) 217-2040 smashuda@earthjustice.org LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED | Brettny Elaine Hardy EARTHJUSTICE 50 California Street Suite 500 San Francisco, CA 94111 (415) 217-2142 Fax: (415) 217-2040 bhardy@earthjustice.org PRO HAC VICE ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED | Shana Emile EARTHJUSTICE 810 Third Avenue Suite 610 Seattle, WA 98104 (206) 343-7340 semile@earthjustice.org PRO HAC VICE ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED | |
| Defendant |
DEB HAALAND in her official capacity as SECRETARY OF THE INTERIORDefendant
|
| |
| Representation | |||
| Luther L. Hajek U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 999 18th Street South Terrace, Suite 370 Denver, CO 80202 (303) 844-1376 Fax: (303) 844-1350 luke.hajek@usdoj.gov Environment and Natural Resources Division LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED | |||
| Defendant |
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR
Defendant
|
| |
| Representation | |||
| Luther L. Hajek (See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED | |||
| Defendant |
BUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT
Defendant
|
| |
| Representation | |||
| Luther L. Hajek (See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED | |||
| Intervenor Defendant |
STATE OF LOUISIANA
Intervenor Defendant
|
| |
| Representation | |||
| Elizabeth Baker Murrill OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL/LA P.O. Box 94005 Baton Rouge, LA 70804 (225) 326-6766 murrille@ag.louisiana.gov LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED | Joseph Scott St. John OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF JUST 1885 North Third Street Suite 7th Floor Baton Rouge, LA 70802 (225) 326-6739 stjohnj@ag.louisiana.gov Solicitor General LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED | ||
| Movant |
AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE
Movant
|
| |
| Representation | |||
| Alexander N. Breckinridge JONES WALKER LLP 201 St. Charles Avenue New Orleans, LA 70170 (504) 582-8138 Fax: (504) 589-8138 abreckinridge@joneswalker.com LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED | Jonathan Hunter JONES WALKER LLP 201 St. Charles Avenue 50th Floor New Orleans, LA 70115 (504) 582-8279 jhunter@joneswalker.com LEAD ATTORNEY PRO HAC VICE ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED | Sarah Dicharry JONES WALKER LLP 201 St. Charles Avenue New Orleans, LA 70170 (504) 582-8000 sdicharry@joneswalker.com PRO HAC VICE ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED | |
| Movant |
MEMBERS OF CONGRESS
Movant
|
| |
| Representation | |||
| William Eric Pilsk KAPLAN KIRSCH ROCKWELL LLP 1634 Eye Street NW Suite 300 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 955-5600 Fax: (202) 955-5616 epilsk@kaplankirsch.com LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED | |||
| Movant |
CHEVRON U.S.A., INC.
Movant
|
| |
| Representation | |||
| John Charles Martin HOLLAND & HART LLP 975 F Street, NW Suite 900 Washington, DC 20004 (202) 654-6915 jcmartin@hollandhart.com ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED | |||
Numbers shown are court assigned numbers.
| Entry | Filed | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 31, 2021 | View | COMPLAINT for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief against BUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT, LAURA DANIEL-DAVIS, DEBRA HAALAND, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number ADCDC-8703654) filed by FRIENDS OF THE EARTH, CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY, SIERRA CLUB, HEALTHY GULF. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons to Debra Haaland, # 3 Summons to Laura Daniel-Davis, # 4 Summons to Department of Interior, # 5 Summons to Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, # 6 Summons to U.S. Attorney, # 7 Summons to U.S. Attorney General)(Mashuda, Stephen) (Entered: 08/31/2021) |
| 2 | Aug 31, 2021 | Request | LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by FRIENDS OF THE EARTH (Mashuda, Stephen) (Entered: 08/31/2021) |
| 3 | Aug 31, 2021 | Request | LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY (Mashuda, Stephen) (Entered: 08/31/2021) |
| 4 | Aug 31, 2021 | Request | LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by HEALTHY GULF (Mashuda, Stephen) (Entered: 08/31/2021) |
| 5 | Aug 31, 2021 | Request | LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by SIERRA CLUB (Mashuda, Stephen) (Entered: 08/31/2021) |
| 6 | Aug 31, 2021 | Request | MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Brettny Hardy, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-8703689. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY, FRIENDS OF THE EARTH, HEALTHY GULF, SIERRA CLUB. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Brettny Hardy, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Mashuda, Stephen) (Entered: 08/31/2021) |
| 7 | Aug 31, 2021 | Request | MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Shana E. Emile, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-8703691. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY, FRIENDS OF THE EARTH, HEALTHY GULF, SIERRA CLUB. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Shana E. Emile, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Mashuda, Stephen) (Entered: 08/31/2021) |
| Sep 1, 2021 | Case Assigned to Judge Randolph D. Moss. (adh, ) (Entered: 09/01/2021) | ||
| 8 | Sep 1, 2021 | Request | SUMMONS (6) Issued Electronically as to BUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT, LAURA DANIEL-DAVIS, DEBRA HAALAND, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(adh, ) (Entered: 09/01/2021) |
| Sep 1, 2021 | MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of Plaintiffs' motion to appear pro hac vice, Dkt. 6 , it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that Brettny Hardy is hereby granted leave to appear pro hac vice in this case. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCrR 44.5(a). Click here for instructions. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 09/01/2021. (lcrdm3) (Entered: 09/01/2021) | ||
| Sep 1, 2021 | MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of Plaintiffs' motion to appear pro hac vice, Dkt. 7 , it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that Shana E. Emile is hereby granted leave to appear pro hac vice in this case. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCrR 44.5(a). Click here for instructions . Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 09/01/2021. (lcrdm3) (Entered: 09/01/2021) | ||
| 9 | Sep 3, 2021 | Request | NOTICE of Appearance by Brettny Elaine Hardy on behalf of CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY, FRIENDS OF THE EARTH, HEALTHY GULF, SIERRA CLUB (Hardy, Brettny) (Entered: 09/03/2021) |
| 10 | Sep 7, 2021 | Request | NOTICE of Appearance by Shana Emile on behalf of CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY, FRIENDS OF THE EARTH, HEALTHY GULF, SIERRA CLUB (Emile, Shana) (Entered: 09/07/2021) |
| 11 | Sep 8, 2021 | Request | MOTION FOR HEARING Notice Requesting Pre-Motion Conference by CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY, FRIENDS OF THE EARTH, HEALTHY GULF, SIERRA CLUB (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Service)(Hardy, Brettny) Modified event title on 9/9/2021 (znmw). (Entered: 09/08/2021) |
| Sep 8, 2021 | MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of Plaintiffs' notice requesting pre-motion conference, Dkt. 11 , and in light of Plaintiffs' indication that the lease sale they seek to challenge may "take place as early as October," Dkt. 11 at 2, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall appear for a telephonic status conference on September 14, 2021, at 11:00 a.m., to discuss how best to proceed in this matter. The Deputy Clerk of Court will provide the parties with access information for the telephonic hearing. The Court notes that counsel for the government has yet to appear, and so it is further ORDERED that counsel for Plaintiffs shall identify counsel for the government and make them aware of this order prior to the upcoming status conference. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 09/08/2021. (lcrdm3) (Entered: 09/08/2021) | ||
| Sep 9, 2021 | Set/Reset Hearings: Status Conference set for 9/14/2021, at 11:00 AM, by telephone, before Judge Randolph D. Moss. (kt) (Entered: 09/09/2021) | ||
| 12 | Sep 13, 2021 | Request | NOTICE of Appearance by Luther L. Hajek on behalf of All Defendants (Hajek, Luther) (Entered: 09/13/2021) |
| 13 | Sep 13, 2021 | View | MOTION to Intervene by State of Louisiana. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Proposed Answer)(Murrill, Elizabeth) (Entered: 09/13/2021) |
| 14 | Sep 13, 2021 | Request | RESPONSE re 11 MOTION for Hearing filed by BUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT, LAURA DANIEL-DAVIS, DEBRA HAALAND, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit)(Hajek, Luther) (Entered: 09/13/2021) |
| Sep 14, 2021 | RESOLVED.....NOTICE of Provisional/Government Not Certified Status re 13 MOTION to Intervene by State of Louisiana. (Murrill, Elizabeth).Your attorney renewal/government certification has not been received. As a result, your membership with the U.S. District & Bankruptcy Courts for the District of Columbia is not in good standing, and you are not permitted to file. Pursuant to Local Civil Rule 83.9, you must immediately correct your membership status by following the appropriate instructions on this page of our website: https://www.dcd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions-and-renewal-information. Please be advised that the presiding judge in this case has been notified that you are currently not in good standing to file in this court. Renewal Due by 9/21/2021. (znmw) Modified on 9/16/2021 (znmw). (Entered: 09/14/2021) | ||
| Sep 14, 2021 | Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Randolph D. Moss: Telephonic Status Conference held on 9/14/2021. For the reasons stated on the record, the federal defendants shall file a status report by close of business on 9/17/2021; The parties shall file their non-opposition or opposition by 9/17/2021; Joint Status Report due by 9/20/2021. (Court Reporter: Jeff Hook.) (kt) (Entered: 09/14/2021) | ||
| 15 | Sep 15, 2021 | Request | RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 9/8/2021. Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 11/7/2021. (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service via Certified Mail on Channing Phillips)(Hardy, Brettny) (Entered: 09/15/2021) |
| 16 | Sep 15, 2021 | Request | RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 9/10/21. (Hardy, Brettny) (Entered: 09/15/2021) |
| 17 | Sep 15, 2021 | Request | RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. BUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT served on 9/9/2021; LAURA DANIEL-DAVIS served on 9/9/2021; DEBRA HAALAND served on 9/9/2021; U.S. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR served on 9/13/2021 (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service on Laura Daniel-Davis, # 2 Proof of Service on BOEM, # 3 Proof of Service on Dept. of Interior)(Hardy, Brettny) (Entered: 09/15/2021) |
| 18 | Sep 16, 2021 | Request | TRANSCRIPT OF TELEPHONIC STATUS CONFERENCE before Judge Randolph D. Moss held on September 14, 2021. Page Numbers: 1 - 48. Date of Issuance: September 16, 2021. Court Reporter: Jeff Hook. Telephone number: 202-354-3373. Transcripts may be ordered by submitting the Transcript Order FormFor the first 90 days after this filing date, the transcript may be viewed at the courthouse at a public terminal or purchased from the court reporter referenced above. After 90 days, the transcript may be accessed via PACER. Other transcript formats, (multi-page, condensed, CD or ASCII) may be purchased from the court reporter.NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have twenty-one days to file with the court and the court reporter any request to redact personal identifiers from this transcript. If no such requests are filed, the transcript will be made available to the public via PACER without redaction after 90 days. The policy, which includes the five personal identifiers specifically covered, is located on our website at www.dcd.uscourts.gov. Redaction Request due 10/7/2021. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 10/17/2021. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 12/15/2021.(Hook, Jeff) (Entered: 09/16/2021) |
| 19 | Sep 17, 2021 | View | STATUS REPORT by BUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT, LAURA DANIEL-DAVIS, DEBRA HAALAND, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Bernadette Thomas)(Hajek, Luther) (Entered: 09/17/2021) |
| 20 | Sep 17, 2021 | Request | RESPONSE re 13 MOTION to Intervene filed by BUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT, LAURA DANIEL-DAVIS, DEBRA HAALAND, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit)(Hajek, Luther) (Entered: 09/17/2021) |
| 21 | Sep 17, 2021 | View | RESPONSE re 13 MOTION to Intervene filed by CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY, FRIENDS OF THE EARTH, HEALTHY GULF, SIERRA CLUB. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Hardy, Brettny) (Entered: 09/17/2021) |
| 22 | Sep 20, 2021 | View | Joint STATUS REPORT by all Parties including by CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY, FRIENDS OF THE EARTH, HEALTHY GULF, SIERRA CLUB. (Hardy, Brettny) (Entered: 09/20/2021) |
| 23 | Sep 21, 2021 | View | REPLY in Support of Louisiana's 13 Motion to Intervene filed by STATE OF LOUISIANA. (Murrill, Elizabeth) Modified on 9/21/2021 (ztd). (Entered: 09/21/2021) |
| 24 | Sep 22, 2021 | View | ORDER: For the reasons provided in the attached Order, it is hereby ORDERED that Louisiana's motion to intervene, Dkt. 13 , is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that (1) Louisiana shall file its motion to transfer on or before September 27, 2021; (2) Plaintiffs and the federal Defendants shall file their oppositions to the motion to transfer on or before October 6, 2021; (3) Louisiana shall file its reply in support of its motion to transfer on or before October 8, 2021; (4) the federal Defendants shall serve the administrative record on the parties and file a corresponding index with the Court on or before October 8, 2021; (5) Plaintiffs shall file their motion for summary judgment on or before October 13, 2021; (6) the federal Defendants and Louisiana shall file their oppositions to Plaintiffs' motion for summary judgment and their cross-motions for summary judgment, if any, on or before November 10, 2021; (7) Plaintiffs shall file their opposition to any cross-motions for summary judgment and their reply in support of their motion for summary judgment on or before November 24, 2021; (8) the federal Defendants and Louisiana shall file their replies in support of their cross-motions for summary judgment on or before December 10, 2021; and (9) Plaintiffs shall file a joint appendix on or before December 16, 2021. See document for details. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 09/22/2021. (lcrdm3) (Entered: 09/22/2021) |
| 26 | Sep 22, 2021 | View | ANSWER to Complaint by STATE OF LOUISIANA.(ztd) (Entered: 09/28/2021) |
| 25 | Sep 27, 2021 | Request | MOTION to Transfer Case by STATE OF LOUISIANA. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Murrill, Elizabeth) (Entered: 09/27/2021) |
| 27 | Oct 6, 2021 | Request | NOTICE of Appearance by Joseph Scott St. John on behalf of STATE OF LOUISIANA (St. John, Joseph) (Entered: 10/06/2021) |
| 28 | Oct 6, 2021 | Request | Memorandum in opposition to re 25 MOTION to Transfer Case filed by BUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT, LAURA DANIEL-DAVIS, DEBRA A. HAALAND, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Exhibit, # 7 Exhibit, # 8 Exhibit, # 9 Exhibit, # 10 Exhibit)(Hajek, Luther) (Entered: 10/06/2021) |
| 29 | Oct 6, 2021 | Request | RESPONSE re 25 MOTION to Transfer Case filed by CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY, FRIENDS OF THE EARTH, HEALTHY GULF, SIERRA CLUB. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Declaration of Shana Emile, # 3 Exhibit 1 to Emile Decl., # 4 Exhibit 2 to Emile Decl., # 5 Exhibit 3 to Emile Decl., # 6 Exhibit 4 to Emile Decl., # 7 Exhibit 5 to Emile Decl., # 8 Exhibit 6 to Emile Decl., # 9 Exhibit 7 to Emile Decl., # 10 Exhibit 8 to Emile Decl., # 11 Exhibit 9 to Emile Decl., # 12 Exhibit 10 to Emile Decl., # 13 Exhibit 11 to Emile Decl., # 14 Exhibit 12 to Emile Decl., # 15 Exhibit 13 to Emile Decl., # 16 Exhibit 14 to Emile Decl., # 17 Exhibit 15 to Emile Decl., # 18 Exhibit 16 to Emile Decl., # 19 Declaration of Athan Manuel, # 20 Declaration of Cynthia Sarthou, # 21 Declaration of Hallie Templeton, # 22 Declaration of Kristen Monsell)(Emile, Shana) (Entered: 10/06/2021) |
| 30 | Oct 8, 2021 | Request | ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD by BUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT, LAURA DANIEL-DAVIS, DEBRA A. HAALAND, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR. (Attachments: # 1 Administrative Record Index, # 2 Administrative Record Certification)(Hajek, Luther) (Entered: 10/08/2021) |
| 31 | Oct 8, 2021 | Request | MOTION to Intervene by AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Breckinridge, Alexander) (Entered: 10/08/2021) |
| 32 | Oct 8, 2021 | Request | LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE (Breckinridge, Alexander) (Entered: 10/08/2021) |
| 33 | Oct 8, 2021 | View | REPLY to opposition to motion re 25 MOTION to Transfer Case filed by STATE OF LOUISIANA. (Murrill, Elizabeth) (Entered: 10/08/2021) |
| 34 | Oct 13, 2021 | View | MOTION for Summary Judgment by CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY, FRIENDS OF THE EARTH, HEALTHY GULF, SIERRA CLUB. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Declaration of Athan Manuel, # 3 Declaration of Hallie Templeton, # 4 Declaration of Kenneth Saxon, # 5 Declaration of Louis Skrmetta, # 6 Declaration of Peter Galvin, # 7 Declaration of Robert Wiygul, # 8 Declaration of Todd Steiner, # 9 Declaration of Brettny Hardy, # 10 Exhibit 1 to Hardy Decl., # 11 Exhibit 2 to Hardy Decl., # 12 Exhibit 3 to Hardy Decl., # 13 Exhibit 4 to Hardy Decl., # 14 Exhibit 5 to Hardy Decl., # 15 Exhibit 6 to Hardy Decl., # 16 Exhibit 7 to Hardy Decl., # 17 Exhibit 8 to Hardy Decl., # 18 Exhibit 9 to Hardy Decl., # 19 Exhibit 10 to Hardy Decl., # 20 Exhibit 11 to Hardy Decl., # 21 Exhibit 12 to Hardy Decl., # 22 Exhibit 13 to Hardy Decl., # 23 Exhibit 14 to Hardy Decl., # 24 Exhibit 15 to Hardy Decl., # 25 Exhibit 16 to Hardy Decl., # 26 Exhibit 17 to Hardy Decl., # 27 Exhibit 18 to Hardy Decl., # 28 Exhibit 19 to Hardy Decl., # 29 Exhibit 20 to Hardy Decl., # 30 Exhibit 21 to Hardy Decl., # 31 Exhibit 22 to Hardy Decl., # 32 Declaration of Kristen Monsell, # 33 Exhibit 23 to Monsell Decl., # 34 Exhibit 24 to Monsell Decl., # 35 Exhibit 25 to Monsell Decl., # 36 Exhibit 26 to Monsell Decl., # 37 Exhibit 27 to Monsell Decl., # 38 Exhibit 28 to Monsell Decl., # 39 Exhibit 29 to Monsell Decl., # 40 Declaration of William L. Foster II, # 41 Text of Proposed Order)(Hardy, Brettny) (Entered: 10/13/2021) |
| 35 | Oct 14, 2021 | Request | MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Sarah Y Dicharry, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-8801472. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE. (Breckinridge, Alexander) (Entered: 10/14/2021) |
| 36 | Oct 14, 2021 | Request | MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Jonathan A Hunter, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-8801488. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE. (Breckinridge, Alexander) (Entered: 10/14/2021) |
| 37 | Oct 15, 2021 | View | RESPONSE re 31 MOTION to Intervene filed by CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY, FRIENDS OF THE EARTH, HEALTHY GULF, SIERRA CLUB. (Hardy, Brettny) (Entered: 10/15/2021) |
| Oct 19, 2021 | MINUTE ORDER: Upon the Court's own motion, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall appear for a telephonic status conference on October 20, 2021, at 11 a.m. The parties and proposed intervenor shall be prepared to discuss the application of Canons 3(C)(1)(c) and 3(D) of the Code of Conduct for United States Judges to this matter. The Deputy Clerk will provide the parties and proposed intervenor with access information or the teleconference. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 10/19/2021. (lcrdm3) (Entered: 10/19/2021) | ||
| Oct 20, 2021 | Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Randolph D. Moss: Telephonic Status Conference held on 10/20/2021. A further Status Conference is set for 10/22/2021, at 10:30 AM, by telephone, before Judge Randolph D. Moss. The parties shall use the same teleconference number and access code. (Court Reporter: Jeff Hook.) (kt) (Entered: 10/20/2021) | ||
| 38 | Oct 20, 2021 | View | RESPONSE re 31 MOTION to Intervene filed by BUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT, LAURA DANIEL-DAVIS, DEBRA A. HAALAND, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR. (Hajek, Luther) (Entered: 10/20/2021) |
| Oct 22, 2021 | Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Randolph D. Moss: Telephonic Status Conference held on 10/22/2021. Issues addressed; Order forthcoming. (Court Reporter: Jeff Hook.) (kt) (Entered: 10/22/2021) | ||
| 39 | Oct 22, 2021 | View | REPLY to opposition to motion re 31 MOTION to Intervene filed by AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE. (Breckinridge, Alexander) (Entered: 10/22/2021) |
| 40 | Oct 22, 2021 | Request | Case randomly reassigned to Judge Rudolph Contreras. Judge Randolph D. Moss is no longer assigned to the case. (rj) (Entered: 10/25/2021) |
| 41 | Nov 3, 2021 | Request | Proposed ANSWER to Complaint by AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE re 31 MOTION to Intervene. (Breckinridge, Alexander) Modified to add link on 11/15/2021 (znmw). (Entered: 11/03/2021) |
| 42 | Nov 10, 2021 | Request | Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment by STATE OF LOUISIANA. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Proposed Order)(Murrill, Elizabeth) (Entered: 11/10/2021) |
| 43 | Nov 10, 2021 | Request | Proposed MOTION for Summary Judgment by AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Breckinridge, Alexander) (Entered: 11/10/2021) |
| 44 | Nov 10, 2021 | View | Memorandum in opposition to re 34 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE. (Breckinridge, Alexander) (Entered: 11/10/2021) |
| 45 | Nov 10, 2021 | Request | MOTION for Summary Judgment by BUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT, LAURA DANIEL-DAVIS, DEBRA HAALAND, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Hajek, Luther) (Entered: 11/10/2021) |
| 46 | Nov 10, 2021 | Request | Memorandum in opposition to re 34 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by BUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT, LAURA DANIEL-DAVIS, DEBRA HAALAND, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Hajek, Luther) (Entered: 11/10/2021) |
| 48 | Nov 10, 2021 | Request | Memorandum in opposition to re 34 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by STATE OF LOUISIANA. (See Docket Entry 42 to view document). (znmw) (Entered: 11/15/2021) |
| 47 | Nov 12, 2021 | Request | Unopposed MOTION to Vacate Deadline to Respond to the Complaint by BUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT, LAURA DANIEL-DAVIS, DEBRA HAALAND, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Hajek, Luther) (Entered: 11/12/2021) |
| Nov 12, 2021 | MINUTE ORDER granting 47 Unopposed Motion to Vacate Deadline to Respond to Complaint: In light of the fact that Defendants have already filed a summary judgment brief in this case, Defendants' motion is GRANTED. It is hereby ORDERED that Defendants' deadline to respond to the complaint is vacated, and Defendants are not required to file a responsive pleading. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 11/12/2021. (lcrc2) (Entered: 11/12/2021) | ||
| 49 | Nov 17, 2021 | View | MOTION File amicus brief re 43 Proposed MOTION for Summary Judgment , 44 Memorandum in Opposition, 42 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment , 46 Memorandum in Opposition, 34 MOTION for Summary Judgment , 45 MOTION for Summary Judgment , MOTION for Leave to File by MEMBERS OF CONGRESS. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Pilsk, William); Modified to add filer on 11/23/2021 (ztth). (Entered: 11/17/2021) |
| 50 | Nov 23, 2021 | Request | Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY, FRIENDS OF THE EARTH, HEALTHY GULF, SIERRA CLUB. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Emile, Shana) (Entered: 11/23/2021) |
| Nov 23, 2021 | MINUTE ORDER granting 50 Plaintiff's Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages: It is hereby ORDERED that the motion is granted. Plaintiffs are permitted to file a consolidated brief opposing the cross-motions for summary judgment and replying in support of their motion for summary judgment not to exceed 55 pages. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 11/23/2021. (lcrc2) (Entered: 11/23/2021) | ||
| 51 | Nov 24, 2021 | Request | REPLY to opposition to motion re 34 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY, FRIENDS OF THE EARTH, HEALTHY GULF, SIERRA CLUB. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Shana Emile, # 2 Exhibit A to Emile Decl.)(Emile, Shana) Modified link on 12/2/2021 (znmw). (Entered: 11/24/2021) |
| 52 | Nov 24, 2021 | View | RESPONSE re 43 Proposed MOTION for Summary Judgment , 45 MOTION for Summary Judgment , 42 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY, FRIENDS OF THE EARTH, HEALTHY GULF, SIERRA CLUB. (Emile, Shana) (Entered: 11/24/2021) |
| 53 | Nov 29, 2021 | View | MOTION to Intervene in Support of Defendants by CHEVRON U.S.A., INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Proposed Answer, # 2 Exhibit B - Gallman Declaration, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Martin, John) (Entered: 11/29/2021) |
| 54 | Nov 29, 2021 | Request | LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by CHEVRON U.S.A., INC. (Martin, John) (Entered: 11/29/2021) |
| 55 | Nov 29, 2021 | View | NOTICE of Lodging Proposed Motion for Summary Judgment and Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment by CHEVRON U.S.A., INC. re 34 MOTION for Summary Judgment (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support [Proposed] Intervenor-Defendant Chevron U.S.A., Inc.'s [Proposed] Motion for Summary Judgment and Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support and Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment, # 2 Exhibit A - Gallman Declaration)(Martin, John) (Entered: 11/29/2021) |
| 56 | Dec 2, 2021 | View | RESPONSE re 53 MOTION to Intervene in Support of Defendants filed by BUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT, LAURA DANIEL-DAVIS, DEBRA HAALAND, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR. (Hajek, Luther) (Entered: 12/02/2021) |
| 57 | Dec 3, 2021 | View | NOTICE of Lodging Proposed Amicus Brief re 49 MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief by MEMBERS OF CONGRESS. (Pilsk, William) Modified event title and link on 12/6/2021 (znmw). (Entered: 12/03/2021) |
| 58 | Dec 8, 2021 | Request | Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 45 MOTION for Summary Judgment by BUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT, LAURA DANIEL-DAVIS, DEBRA HAALAND, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR. (Attachments: # 1 Second Declaration of Bernadette Thomas, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Hajek, Luther) (Entered: 12/08/2021) |
| Dec 8, 2021 | MINUTE ORDER granting 58 Defendants' unopposed motion for extension of time: It is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. Defendants, Defendant-Intervenor State of Louisiana, and proposed Defendant-Intervenor American Petroleum Institute shall file their summary judgment replies by December 16, 2021. Plaintiffs shall file the joint appendix by December 20, 2021. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 12/08/2021.(lcrc2) (Entered: 12/08/2021) | ||
| 59 | Dec 8, 2021 | Request | RESPONSE re 53 MOTION to Intervene in Support of Defendants filed by CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY, FRIENDS OF THE EARTH, HEALTHY GULF, SIERRA CLUB. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Hardy, Brettny) (Entered: 12/08/2021) |
| 60 | Dec 11, 2021 | Request | MEMORANDUM OPINION & ORDER granting 31 American Petroleum Institute's Motion to Intervene. See document for details. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 12/11/2021.(lcrc2) (Entered: 12/11/2021) |
| Dec 11, 2021 | MINUTE ORDER granting 35 36 Motions for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice: It is hereby ORDERED that Sarah Y. Dicharry and Jonathan A. Hunter are admitted to represent American Petroleum Institute pro hac vice in this matter. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a). Click for instructions. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 12/11/2021.(lcrc2) Modified on 12/11/2021 (lcrc2). (Entered: 12/11/2021) | ||
| 61 | Dec 13, 2021 | Request | NOTICE of Appearance by Jonathan Hunter on behalf of AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE (Hunter, Jonathan) (Main Document 61 replaced on 12/13/2021) (ztth). (Entered: 12/13/2021) |
| 62 | Dec 13, 2021 | Request | NOTICE of Appearance by Sarah Dicharry on behalf of AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE (Dicharry, Sarah) (Entered: 12/13/2021) |
| 63 | Dec 15, 2021 | Request | REPLY to opposition to motion re 53 MOTION to Intervene in Support of Defendants filed by CHEVRON U.S.A., INC.. (Martin, John) (Entered: 12/15/2021) |
| 64 | Dec 16, 2021 | Request | REPLY to opposition to motion re 42 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment and Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment filed by STATE OF LOUISIANA. (Murrill, Elizabeth) (Entered: 12/16/2021) |
| 65 | Dec 16, 2021 | Request | REPLY to opposition to motion re 45 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by BUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT, LAURA DANIEL-DAVIS, DEBRA HAALAND, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit)(Hajek, Luther) (Entered: 12/16/2021) |
| 66 | Dec 16, 2021 | Request | REPLY to opposition to motion re 43 Proposed MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE. (Dicharry, Sarah); Modified Date Filed on 12/17/2021 due; ECF not available for filing (ztth). (Entered: 12/17/2021) |
| 67 | Dec 16, 2021 | Request | Memorandum in opposition to 34 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by STATE OF LOUISIANA. (See Docket Entry 64 to view document) (ztth) (Entered: 12/17/2021) |
| 68 | Dec 17, 2021 | Request | Unopposed MOTION for Telephone Conference by CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY, FRIENDS OF THE EARTH, HEALTHY GULF, SIERRA CLUB. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Mashuda, Stephen) (Entered: 12/17/2021) |
| Dec 19, 2021 | MINUTE ORDER denying 68 Unopposed Motion for a Telephone Conference: The Court is aware of the timeline set by Judge Moss for expedited summary judgment in this matter and will make every effort to meet it. If there is anything further any party wishes to bring to the Court's attention, it can do so in a written notice to the Court. Accordingly, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion for a telephone conference is denied. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 12/19/2021.(lcrc2) (Entered: 12/19/2021) | ||
| 69 | Dec 20, 2021 | Request | JOINT APPENDIX by CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY, FRIENDS OF THE EARTH, HEALTHY GULF, SIERRA CLUB. (Attachments: # 1 Joint Appendix - Volume 1, # 2 Joint Appendix - Volume 2, # 3 Joint Appendix - Volume 3, # 4 Joint Appendix - Volume 4, # 5 Joint Appendix - Volume 5, # 6 Joint Appendix - Volume 6)(Hardy, Brettny) (Entered: 12/20/2021) |
| Dec 29, 2021 | MINUTE ORDER granting 49 Members of Congress's Motion for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief in Support of Plaintiffs: Upon consideration of 49 the Motion for Leave to File an Amicus Curiae brief and 57 the proposed amicus brief, "the Court concludes that the members of Congress's proposed brief will assist the Court in this matter because it includes unique arguments not found in the parties' briefs, and thus, the Court may benefit from its input." Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe v. Bernhardt, 2020 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 93125, *2. Plaintiffs consent to Members of Congress's participation as amici, and Defendants and Intervenor-Defendant API take no position. Intervenor-Defendant Louisiana is the only party that indicated opposition, but it has not filed anything to support its position in over a month since the motion was filed. Accordingly, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. It is FURTHER ORDERED that the proposed amicus brief, ECF No. 57 is deemed filed. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 12/29/21. (lcrc2) (Entered: 12/29/2021) | ||
| 70 | Jan 15, 2022 | Request | MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER: Denying 53 Chevron U.S.A., Inc.'s Motion to Intervene. See document for details. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 01/15/2022. (lcrc2) (Entered: 01/15/2022) |
| 71 | Jan 18, 2022 | View | AMICUS BRIEF in Support of Defendants' and Intervenor-Defendants' Motions for Summary Judgment and in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment by CHEVRON U.S.A., INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Declaration of Kyle L. Gallman)(Martin, John) (Entered: 01/18/2022) |
| Jan 19, 2022 | MINUTE ORDER: It is hereby ORDERED that the Federal Defendants shall submit a supplemental brief, not to exceed 5 pages, on or before January 24, 2022, addressing the following hypothetical: In the event that the Court remands the Record of Decision, and in the event that Interior thereafter decides to move forward with Lease Sale 257 after satisfying its obligations under NEPA, would Interior necessarily have to initiate a new closed bidding process, or would it have the discretion to reprocess the prior bids that have already been received? And, to what extent would Interior's discretion be impacted by whether the remand is with or without vacatur? It is FURTHER ORDERED that the Plaintiffs and the Intervenor-Defendants are granted leave to file a supplemental brief, not to exceed 5 pages and to be filed on or before January 24, 2022, addressing those same questions if they so choose. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 1/19/2022. (lcrc2) (Entered: 01/19/2022) | ||
| 72 | Jan 20, 2022 | Request | MEMORANDUM OPINION & ORDER denying 25 Louisiana's Motion to Transfer: See document for details. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 1/20/2022. (lcrc2) (Entered: 01/20/2022) |
| 73 | Jan 24, 2022 | View | RESPONSE TO ORDER OF THE COURT re Order,,, by AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Hunter, Jonathan) Modified event title on 1/25/2022 (znmw). (Entered: 01/24/2022) |
| 74 | Jan 24, 2022 | View | RESPONSE TO ORDER OF THE COURT re Order,,, filed by BUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT, LAURA DANIEL-DAVIS, DEBRA HAALAND, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR. (Attachments: # 1 Third Declaration of Bernadette Thomas)(Hajek, Luther) (Entered: 01/24/2022) |
| 75 | Jan 24, 2022 | View | RESPONSE TO ORDER OF THE COURT re Order,,, filed by STATE OF LOUISIANA. (Murrill, Elizabeth) (Entered: 01/24/2022) |
| 76 | Jan 24, 2022 | View | RESPONSE TO ORDER OF THE COURT re Order,,, filed by CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY, FRIENDS OF THE EARTH, HEALTHY GULF, SIERRA CLUB. (Hardy, Brettny) (Entered: 01/24/2022) |
| 77 | Jan 27, 2022 | View | ORDER GRANTING IN PART AND DENYING IN PART 34 Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment, GRANTING IN PART AND DENYING IN PART 45 Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment, GRANTING IN PART AND DENYING IN PART 42 Intervenor-Defendant Louisiana's Motion for Summary Judgment, and GRANTING IN PART AND DENYING IN PART 43 Intervenor-Defendant American Petroleum Institute's Motion for Summary Judgment. See document for details. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 01/27/2022.(lcrc2) (Entered: 01/27/2022) |
| 78 | Jan 27, 2022 | View | MEMORANDUM OPINION GRANTING IN PART AND DENYING IN PART 34 Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment, GRANTING IN PART AND DENYING IN PART 45 Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment, GRANTING IN PART AND DENYING IN PART 42 Intervenor-Defendant Louisiana's Motion for Summary Judgment, and GRANTING IN PART AND DENYING IN PART 43 Intervenor-Defendant American Petroleum Institute's Motion for Summary Judgment. See document for details. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 01/27/2022.(lcrc2) (Entered: 01/27/2022) |
| 79 | Feb 8, 2022 | Request | NOTICE OF APPEAL TO DC CIRCUIT COURT as to 77 Order on Motion for Summary Judgment,,,,,,,,,,, by AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE. Filing fee $ 505, receipt number ADCDC-9032310. Fee Status: Fee Paid. Parties have been notified. (Dicharry, Sarah) (Entered: 02/08/2022) |
| 80 | Feb 9, 2022 | Request | Transmission of the Notice of Appeal, Order Appealed (Memorandum Opinion), and Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals. The Court of Appeals fee was paid re 79 Notice of Appeal to DC Circuit Court. (ztth) (Entered: 02/09/2022) |
| 81 | Feb 9, 2022 | View | NOTICE OF APPEAL TO DC CIRCUIT COURT as to 77 Order on Motion for Summary Judgment,,,,,,,,,,, by STATE OF LOUISIANA. Filing fee $ 505, receipt number ADCDC-9034242. Fee Status: Fee Paid. Parties have been notified. (Murrill, Elizabeth) (Entered: 02/09/2022) |
| 82 | Feb 9, 2022 | Request | Transmission of the Notice of Appeal, Order Appealed (Memorandum Opinion), and Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals. The Court of Appeals fee was paid re 81 Notice of Appeal to DC Circuit Court. (ztth) (Entered: 02/09/2022) |
| Feb 11, 2022 | USCA Case Number 22-5037 for 81 Notice of Appeal to DC Circuit Court filed by STATE OF LOUISIANA. (ztth); Modified text on 2/11/2022 (ztth). (Entered: 02/11/2022) | ||
| Feb 11, 2022 | USCA Case Number 22-5036 for 79 Notice of Appeal to DC Circuit Court, filed by AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE. (ztth) (Entered: 02/11/2022) | ||
| 83 | Mar 16, 2022 | Request | NOTICE OF APPEAL TO DC CIRCUIT COURT as to 70 Memorandum & Opinion, 77 Order on Motion for Summary Judgment,,,,,,,,,,, by CHEVRON U.S.A., INC.. Filing fee $ 505, receipt number ADCDC-9108200. Fee Status: Fee Paid. Parties have been notified. (Engel, Charles) (Entered: 03/16/2022) |
| 84 | Mar 16, 2022 | Request | Transmission of the Notice of Appeal, Order Appealed (Memorandum Opinion), and Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals. The Court of Appeals fee was paid re 83 Notice of Appeal to DC Circuit Court. (ztth) (Entered: 03/16/2022) |
| Mar 21, 2022 | USCA Case Number 22-5067 for 83 Notice of Appeal to DC Circuit Court, filed by CHEVRON U.S.A., INC. (ztth) (Entered: 03/21/2022) | ||
| 85 | Apr 15, 2022 | Request | MANDATE of USCA as to 83 Notice of Appeal to DC Circuit Court, filed by CHEVRON U.S.A., INC.; USCA Case Number 22-5036. (Attachment: # 1 USCA Order)(ztth) (Entered: 04/18/2022) |