Maryland Department of the Environment v. EPA
Petitioner: MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT, CHESAPEAKE CLIMATE ACTION NETWORK, SIERRA CLUB and OCEANTIC NETWORK
Respondent: UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY and LEE M. ZELDIN, in his official capacity as Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency
Intervenor: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF OCEAN CITY and COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND
Case Number: 26-1126
Filed: February 6, 2026
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Nature of Suit: Other
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
July 20, 2026 Filing 37 BRIEF by EPA in 26-1095, EPA and Lee M. Zeldin in 26-1126. Type of Brief: RESPONSE. . Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? NO.. [1002018034] [26-1095, 26-1126] Alex Hardee [Entered: 07/20/2026 04:18 PM]
June 3, 2026 Filing 36 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Jon A. Mueller for Chesapeake Climate Action Network in 26-1095, 26-1126. [1001990233] [26-1095, 26-1126] Jon Mueller [Entered: 06/03/2026 02:51 PM]
May 27, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 35 ORDER filed granting Motion to file amicus curiae brief [ # 34 ]. Disclosure Statement filed (if corporate amicus)? N/A. Appearance Form filed? N. Copies to all parties. [1001986106] [26-1095, 26-1126] JN [Entered: 05/27/2026 04:17 PM]
May 27, 2026 Filing 34 MOTION by Chesapeake Climate Action Network, Oceantic Network and Sierra Club in 26-1095, 26-1126 to file amicus curiae brief without consent of all parties on appeal within time allowed by FRAP 29(e). Date and method of service: 05/27/2026 ecf. [1001986037] [26-1095, 26-1126] JN [Entered: 05/27/2026 03:52 PM]
May 27, 2026 Filing 33 AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF by Jon A. Mueller, co-counsel for amicus curiae Chesapeake Climate Action Network, Oceantic, and Sierra Club. . Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? NO.. [1001985935] [26-1095, 26-1126] Jon Mueller [Entered: 05/27/2026 03:06 PM]
May 20, 2026 Filing 32 JOINT APPENDIX by U. S. Wind, Inc. in 26-1095. Digital media exhibit volume? No. [1001982755] [26-1095, 26-1126] Misha Tseytlin [Entered: 05/20/2026 08:41 PM]
May 20, 2026 Filing 31 Corrected BRIEF by U. S. Wind, Inc. in 26-1095. Type of Brief: OPENING. . Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? NO.. [1001982754] [26-1095, 26-1126] Misha Tseytlin [Entered: 05/20/2026 08:40 PM]
May 20, 2026 Filing 30 (ENTRY RESTRICTED) MEMORANDUM OPENING BRIEF by U. S. Wind, Inc. in 26-1095. Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? NO.. [1001982753] [26-1095, 26-1126] [ see ecf entry #36 ]--[Edited 05/21/2026 by JN] Misha Tseytlin [Entered: 05/20/2026 08:31 PM]
May 20, 2026 Filing 29 BRIEF by Maryland Department of the Environment in 26-1126. Type of Brief: OPENING. . Do any cases pending in this court or the Supreme Court of the United States raise similar issues? NO.. [1001982728] [26-1095, 26-1126] Michael Strande [Entered: 05/20/2026 05:00 PM]
May 20, 2026 Filing 28 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Toyja E. Kelley for U. S. Wind, Inc. in 26-1095. [1001982216] [26-1095, 26-1126] Toyja Kelley [Entered: 05/20/2026 11:57 AM]
April 8, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 27 ORDER filed granting Motion for leave to file reply of 2,729 words [ # 25 ].Copies to all parties. [1001957130] [26-1095, 26-1126] JN [Entered: 04/08/2026 11:55 AM]
April 3, 2026 Filing 26 REPLY by Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland and Mayor and City Council of Ocean City in 26-1095, 26-1126 to response [ # 17 ], response [ # 18 ], response [ # 21 ]. [1001957120] [26-1095, 26-1126] JN [Entered: 04/08/2026 11:51 AM]
April 3, 2026 Filing 25 MOTION by Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland and Mayor and City Council of Ocean City in 26-1095, 26-1126 for leave to file Reply Brief Containing 2,729 Words Motion to dismiss appeal [ # 15 ]. Date and method of service: 04/03/2026 ecf. [1001955181] [26-1095, 26-1126] Roger Marzulla [Entered: 04/03/2026 04:58 PM]
April 3, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 24 ORDER filed granting Motion to file separate briefs [ # 23 ]; extending filing time for opening brief and appendix. Number of days granted: 30. Opening briefs and appendix due 05/20/2026. Response brief due 07/20/2026. Intervenors' brief due 08/19/2026. Reply briefs due 09/18/2026. No paper copies required unless case has been tentatively calendared or copies otherwise ordered. Copies to all parties. [1001955155] [26-1095, 26-1126] JN [Entered: 04/03/2026 04:22 PM]
April 2, 2026 Filing 23 Joint MOTION by EPA in 26-1095, EPA and Lee M. Zeldin in 26-1126 to file separate briefs [23]. Date and method of service: 04/02/2026 ecf. [1001954636] [26-1095, 26-1126] Alex Hardee [Entered: 04/02/2026 09:01 PM]
March 31, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 22 ORDER filed deferring action on Motion to dismiss appeal filed by Intervenors Mayor and City Council of Ocean City and Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland [ # 15 ]. Copies to all parties. [1001952969] [26-1095, 26-1126] JN [Entered: 03/31/2026 03:47 PM]
March 30, 2026 Filing 21 Corrected RESPONSE/ANSWER by U. S. Wind, Inc. in 26-1095 to Motion to dismiss appeal [ # 15 ]. Nature of response: in opposition. [1001952285] [26-1095, 26-1126] Misha Tseytlin [Entered: 03/30/2026 09:29 PM]
March 30, 2026 Filing 20 (ENTRY RESTRICTED) MOTION by U. S. Wind, Inc. in 26-1095 to dismiss appeal [20]. Date and method of service: 03/30/2026 ecf. [1001952284] [26-1095, 26-1126] [ see ecf entry #26 ]--[Edited 03/31/2026 by JN] Misha Tseytlin [Entered: 03/30/2026 09:19 PM]
March 30, 2026 Filing 19 NOTICE by Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland and Mayor and City Council of Ocean City in 26-1095, 26-1126 that a reply will be filed.. [1001952257] [26-1095, 26-1126] Roger Marzulla [Entered: 03/30/2026 05:23 PM]
March 30, 2026 Filing 18 RESPONSE/ANSWER by EPA in 26-1095, EPA and Lee M. Zeldin in 26-1126 to Motion to dismiss appeal [ # 15 ]. [1001952033] [26-1095, 26-1126] Alex Hardee [Entered: 03/30/2026 02:41 PM]
March 30, 2026 Filing 17 RESPONSE/ANSWER by Maryland Department of the Environment in 26-1126 to notice requesting response [ # 16 ]. Nature of response: in opposition. [1001951892] [26-1095, 26-1126] Michael Strande [Entered: 03/30/2026 12:58 PM]
March 18, 2026 Filing 16 NOTICE ISSUED to U. S. Wind, Inc. in 26-1095, Maryland Department of the Environment in 26-1126 requesting response to Motion to dismiss appeal [ # 15 ]. Response due 03/30/2026.[1001945942] [26-1095, 26-1126] JN [Entered: 03/18/2026 04:54 PM]
March 18, 2026 Filing 15 MOTION by Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland and Mayor and City Council of Ocean City in 26-1095, 26-1126 to dismiss appeal [15]. Date and method of service: 03/18/2026 ecf. [1001945932] [26-1095, 26-1126] Roger Marzulla [Entered: 03/18/2026 04:47 PM]
March 9, 2026 Filing 14 BRIEFING ORDER filed. No paper copies required unless case has been tentatively calendared or copies otherwise ordered. All filings must comply with # Appendix Pagination & Brief Citation Guide . [1001939946] Opening Brief and Appendix due 04/20/2026. Response Brief due 05/20/2026. [26-1095, 26-1126] JN [Entered: 03/09/2026 11:37 AM]
March 9, 2026 Filing 13 CERTIFIED LIST in lieu of agency record by EPA in 26-1095, EPA and Lee M. Zeldin in 26-1126. [1001939853] [26-1095, 26-1126] Alex Hardee [Entered: 03/09/2026 10:42 AM]
March 6, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ORDER filed granting Motion to consolidate case 26-1095 with 26-1126 [ # 1001939099-2 ]. Copies to all parties. [1001939180] [26-1095, 26-1126] JN [Entered: 03/06/2026 11:19 AM]
February 27, 2026 Filing 11 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Bruce F. Bright, as additional counsel for Mayor and City Council of Ocean City. [1001935038] [26-1126] Bruce Bright [Entered: 02/27/2026 11:06 AM]
February 24, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER filed granting Motion to intervene [ # 9 ]. Copies to all parties. [1001933143] [26-1126] JN [Entered: 02/24/2026 04:02 PM]
February 23, 2026 Filing 9 MOTION by The Mayor and City Council of Ocean City and The Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland (Proposed Intervenors) to intervene. Date and method of service: 02/23/2026 ecf. [1001932317] [26-1126] Roger Marzulla [Entered: 02/23/2026 06:38 PM]
February 19, 2026 Filing 8 DOCKETING STATEMENT by Maryland Department of the Environment.. [1001929772] [26-1126] Michael Strande [Entered: 02/19/2026 08:29 AM]
February 19, 2026 Filing 7 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Maryland Department of the Environment. Was any question on Disclosure Form answered yes? No [1001929769] [26-1126] Michael Strande [Entered: 02/19/2026 08:28 AM]
February 19, 2026 Filing 6 APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Michael F. Strande for Maryland Department of the Environment. [1001929766] [26-1126] Michael Strande [Entered: 02/19/2026 08:27 AM]
February 6, 2026 Filing 5 NOTICE ISSUED serving respondents and requesting record. Date petition for review or application filed: 02/06/2026. [ # 3 ] petition for review. [1001923003] Administrative Record due 03/18/2026. [26-1126] JN [Entered: 02/06/2026 03:49 PM]
February 6, 2026 Filing 4 DOCKETING NOTICE issued Re: [ # 3 ] petition for review. Originating case number: 25-01. [1001922998] [26-1126] JN [Entered: 02/06/2026 03:47 PM]
February 6, 2026 Filing 3 Petition for review of agency order filed by Maryland Department of the Environment .[1001922993] [26-1126] JN [Entered: 02/06/2026 03:46 PM]
February 6, 2026 Filing 2 Electronic filing fee paid. Filing Fee: $600.00. Receipt Number: A04-78178-12. [1001922985] [26-1126] JN [Entered: 02/06/2026 03:44 PM]
February 6, 2026 Filing 1 Case docketed. Originating case number: 25-01. Case manager: JNeal. [1001922972] [26-1126] JN [Entered: 02/06/2026 03:41 PM]

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Petitioner: MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT
Represented By: Michael F. Strande
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Petitioner: CHESAPEAKE CLIMATE ACTION NETWORK
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Respondent: LEE M. ZELDIN, in his official capacity as Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency
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Intervenor: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF OCEAN CITY
Represented By: Roger J. Marzulla
Represented By: Nancie G. Marzulla
Represented By: Bruce Frederick Bright Esq.
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Intervenor: COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND
Represented By: Roger J. Marzulla
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