Center for Biological Diversity v. United States Environmental Protection Agency, et al.
Petitioner: CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY, a non-profit organization
Respondent: UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, a United States Government Agency and LEE ZELDIN, in his official capacity as EPA ADMINISTRATOR
Case Number: 25-2738
Filed: April 29, 2025
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Nature of Suit: Other
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
October 20, 2025 Filing 17 MOTION to Extend Time to File Brief filed by Respondent United States Environmental Protection Agency, Respondent Lee Zeldin. [Entered: 10/20/2025 11:00 AM]
August 6, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 16 ORDER FILED. The motion (Docket Entry No. 15) to modify the briefing schedule granted. The opening brief is due November 14, 2025. The answering brief is due February 27, 2026. The optional reply brief is due April 10, 2026. In light of the modified briefing schedule, no streamlined requests for an extension of time to file briefs will be approved. Any written motions for extensions of time to file briefs under Ninth Circuit Rule 31-2.2(b) must include a proposed briefing schedule and state whether any separately represented party objects. [Entered: 08/06/2025 10:23 AM]
July 31, 2025 Filing 15 MOTION to Extend Time to File Brief filed by Petitioner Center for Biological Diversity. [Entered: 07/31/2025 06:51 PM]
July 14, 2025 Filing 14 Attorney Rachel Dorothy Martinez as Counsel for Respondent substituted for Attorney Shari Howard. [Entered: 07/14/2025 08:47 AM]
July 14, 2025 Filing 13 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Rachel Dorothy Martinez for Respondent Lee Zeldin, Respondent United States Environmental Protection Agency replacing Shari Howard. [Entered: 07/14/2025 08:42 AM]
July 8, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ORDER FILED. Streamlined Request for Extension of Time to File Brief (DE 11) granted FOR ALL PARTIES. Amended briefing schedule: Opening Brief Due (Petitioner) 8/18/2025, Answering Brief Due (Respondent) 9/17/2025. Optional Reply Brief due 21 days after service of Answering Brief. All briefs shall be served and filed pursuant to FRAP 31 and 9th Cir. R. 31-2.1. [Entered: 07/08/2025 04:13 PM]
July 8, 2025 Filing 11 Streamlined Request for Extension of Time to File Brief filed by Petitioner Center for Biological Diversity. [Entered: 07/08/2025 03:46 PM]
June 6, 2025 Filing 10 CERTIFIED LIST OF AGENCY RECORD filed by Respondent United States Environmental Protection Agency, Respondent Lee Zeldin. [Entered: 06/06/2025 12:02 PM]
May 15, 2025 Filing 9 RELEASED FROM MEDIATION (text only). This case is released from the Mediation Program. Counsel are requested to contact the Circuit Mediator should circumstances develop that warrant settlement discussions. [Entered: 05/15/2025 09:35 AM]
May 8, 2025 Filing 8 MEDIATION ORDER: By 5/15/2025, counsel to email Circuit Mediator regarding settlement potential. Include Ninth Circuit case name and number in subject line. This communication will be kept confidential, if requested, and should not be filed with the court. The existing briefing schedule remains in effect. SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. [Entered: 05/08/2025 11:22 AM]
May 6, 2025 Filing 7 Attorney Shari Howard as Counsel for Respondent substituted for Attorney Jessica O'Donnell. [Entered: 05/06/2025 12:36 PM]
May 6, 2025 Filing 6 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Shari Howard for Respondent Lee Zeldin, Respondent United States Environmental Protection Agency replacing Jessica O'Donnell. [Entered: 05/06/2025 12:24 PM]
May 5, 2025 Filing 5 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT pursuant to FRAP 26.1 and CR 26.1-1 filed by Petitioner Center for Biological Diversity. [Entered: 05/05/2025 08:50 AM]
May 5, 2025 Filing 4 MEDIATION QUESTIONNAIRE filed by Petitioner Center for Biological Diversity. To submit pertinent confidential information directly to the Circuit Mediators, please email #[email protected] and include the case name and number in the subject line. Confidential submissions may include any information relevant to mediation of the case and settlement potential, including, but not limited to, settlement history, ongoing or potential settlement discussions, non-litigated party related issues, other pending actions, and timing considerations that may impact mediation efforts. [Entered: 05/05/2025 08:48 AM]
April 29, 2025 Filing 3 SCHEDULE NOTICE. Mediation Questionnaire due (Petitioner) 5/5/2025, Petitioner Opening Brief due (Petitioner) 7/18/2025, Respondent Answering Brief due (Respondent) 8/18/2025. All briefs shall be served and filed pursuant to FRAP 31 and 9th Cir. R. 31-2.1. Failure of the petitioner to comply with this briefing schedule will result in automatic dismissal of the appeal. See 9th Cir. R. 42-1 [Entered: 04/29/2025 10:30 AM]
April 29, 2025 Filing 2 CASE OPENED. Petition for Review has been received in the Clerk's office of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on 4/29/2025. The U.S. Court of Appeals docket number 25-2738 has been assigned to this case. All communications with the court must indicate this Court of Appeals docket number. Please carefully review the docket to ensure the name(s) and contact information are correct. It is your responsibility to alert the court if your contact information changes. Resources Available For more information about case processing and to assist you in preparing your brief, please review the Case Opening Information (for #attorneys and #pro se litigants) and review the #Appellate Practice Guide. Attorneys should consider contacting the court's #Appellate Mentoring Program for help with the brief and argument. [Entered: 04/29/2025 10:25 AM]
April 29, 2025 Filing 1 PETITION FOR REVIEW filed by Petitioner Center for Biological Diversity. [Entered: 04/29/2025 10:24 AM]

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Petitioner: CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY, a non-profit organization
Represented By: Ms. Hannah Mary Margaret Connor
Represented By: Allison Michelle LaPlante
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Respondent: UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, a United States Government Agency
Represented By: Shari Howard
Represented By: Rachel Dorothy Martinez
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Respondent: LEE ZELDIN, in his official capacity as EPA ADMINISTRATOR
Represented By: Ms. Jessica O'Donnell
Represented By: Shari Howard
Represented By: Rachel Dorothy Martinez
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