Sierra Club, et al. v. United States Department of Energy, et al.
Petitioner: SIERRA CLUB, NW ENERGY COALITION, CLIMATE SOLUTIONS, ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND and WASHINGTON CONSERVATION ACTION
Respondent: UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY and CHRIS WRIGHT, in his official capacity as Secretary of Energy
Case Number: 26-1261
Filed: March 4, 2026
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Nature of Suit: Other
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
March 23, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 18 ORDER FILED. The motion (Docket Entry No. 12) to consolidate is granted. Nos. 26-1252 and 26-1261 are consolidated. Parties must include both case numbers on all future filings. The motion (Docket Entry No. 13) for an extension of time to file the certified administrative record (CAR) is granted. The CAR is due June 12, 2026. The opening briefs are due July 22, 2026. The consolidated answering brief is due August 21, 2026. The optional consolidated reply briefs are due 21 days after the consolidated answering brief is served. [26-1252, 26-1261] [Entered: 03/23/2026 01:47 PM]
March 20, 2026 Filing 17 MOTION to Extend Time to File Certified List of Agency Record filed by Respondent United States Department of Energy, Respondent Chris Wright. [Entered: 03/20/2026 01:13 PM]
March 20, 2026 Filing 16 MOTION to Consolidate filed by Respondent United States Department of Energy, Respondent Chris Wright. [Entered: 03/20/2026 01:05 PM]
March 18, 2026 Filing 15 RELEASED FROM MEDIATION (text only). These cases are released from the Mediation Program. [26-1252, 26-1261] [Entered: 03/18/2026 03:17 PM]
March 12, 2026 Filing 14 MEDIATION ORDER: By 3/19/2026, 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. [26-1252, 26-1261] [Entered: 03/12/2026 03:50 PM]
March 9, 2026 Filing 13 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT pursuant to FRAP 26.1 and CR 26.1-1 filed by Petitioner Sierra Club. [Entered: 03/09/2026 03:38 PM]
March 9, 2026 Filing 12 MEDIATION QUESTIONNAIRE filed by Petitioner Sierra Club. 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: 03/09/2026 03:35 PM]
March 6, 2026 Filing 11 ADDED Counsel for Respondent Kyle Glynn [Entered: 03/06/2026 01:58 PM]
March 6, 2026 Filing 10 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Kyle Glynn for Respondent Chris Wright, Respondent United States Department of Energy. [Entered: 03/06/2026 01:54 PM]
March 6, 2026 Filing 9 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT pursuant to FRAP 26.1 and CR 26.1-1 filed by Petitioner Environmental Defense Fund. [Entered: 03/06/2026 01:21 PM]
March 6, 2026 Filing 8 MEDIATION QUESTIONNAIRE filed by Petitioner Environmental Defense Fund. 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: 03/06/2026 01:20 PM]
March 6, 2026 Filing 7 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT pursuant to FRAP 26.1 and CR 26.1-1 filed by Petitioner NW Energy Coalition, Petitioner Climate Solutions, Petitioner Washington Conservation Action. [Entered: 03/06/2026 10:28 AM]
March 6, 2026 Filing 6 MEDIATION QUESTIONNAIRE filed by Petitioner NW Energy Coalition, Petitioner Climate Solutions, Petitioner Washington Conservation Action. 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: 03/06/2026 10:26 AM]
March 5, 2026 Filing 5 ADDED Counsel for Respondent Rebecca Jaffe [Entered: 03/05/2026 10:05 AM]
March 5, 2026 Filing 4 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Rebecca Jaffe for Respondent Chris Wright, Respondent United States Department of Energy. [Entered: 03/05/2026 09:29 AM]
March 4, 2026 Filing 3 SCHEDULE NOTICE. Petitioner Opening Brief due (Petitioner) 5/26/2026, Mediation Questionnaire due (Petitioner) 3/9/2026, Respondent Answering Brief due (Respondent) 6/22/2026. 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: 03/04/2026 09:51 AM]
March 4, 2026 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 3/3/2026. The U.S. Court of Appeals docket number 26-1261 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: 03/04/2026 09:47 AM]
March 3, 2026 Filing 1 PETITION FOR REVIEW filed by Petitioner Climate Solutions, Petitioner Environmental Defense Fund, Petitioner NW Energy Coalition, Petitioner Sierra Club, Petitioner Washington Conservation Action. [Entered: 03/04/2026 09:45 AM]

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Petitioner: SIERRA CLUB
Represented By: Sanjay Narayan
Represented By: Mr. Gregory E. Wannier
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Petitioner: NW ENERGY COALITION
Represented By: Patti A. Goldman
Represented By: Jennifer J. Yun
Represented By: Mr. Michael Lenoff
Represented By: Nicolas E. Wedekind
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Petitioner: CLIMATE SOLUTIONS
Represented By: Patti A. Goldman
Represented By: Jennifer J. Yun
Represented By: Mr. Michael Lenoff
Represented By: Nicolas E. Wedekind
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Petitioner: ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND
Represented By: Ted Kelly
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Petitioner: WASHINGTON CONSERVATION ACTION
Represented By: Patti A. Goldman
Represented By: Jennifer J. Yun
Represented By: Mr. Michael Lenoff
Represented By: Nicolas E. Wedekind
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Respondent: UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Represented By: Rebecca Jaffe
Represented By: Kyle Glynn
Represented By: Mr. Sean Edward Martin
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Respondent: CHRIS WRIGHT, in his official capacity as Secretary of Energy
Represented By: Rebecca Jaffe
Represented By: Kyle Glynn
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