Environmental Defense Fund, et al v. Lee Zeldin, et al
Petitioner: Environmental Defense Fund, Clean Air Council, Dakota Resource Council, Earthworks, Environmental Law & Policy Center, Food & Water Watch, Fort Berthold Protectors of Water and Earth Rights, GreenLatinos, Natural Resources Defense Council and Sierra Club
Respondent: Lee M. Zeldin, Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Environmental Protection Agency
Intervenor: American Exploration & Production Council, American Petroleum Institute, Arkansas Producer Associations and Royalty Owners, Domestic Energy Producers Alliance, Eastern Kansas Oil & Gas Association, GPA Midstream Association, Gas and Oil Association of WV, Illinois Oil & Gas Association, Independent Petroleum Association of America, Indiana Oil and Gas Association, International Association of Drilling Contractors, Interstate Natural Gas Association of America, Kansas Independent Oil & Gas Association, Kentucky Oil and Gas Association, Michigan Oil and Gas Association, National Stripper Well Association, North Dakota Petroleum Council, Ohio Oil and Gas Association, Pennsylvania Independent Oil & Gas Association, Petroleum Alliance of Oklahoma, Texas Alliance of Energy Producers, Texas Producer Associations & Royalty Owners Association and Western Energy Alliance
Case Number: 25-1164
Filed: July 31, 2025
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit
Nature of Suit: Other
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Date Filed Document Text
January 23, 2026 PETITIONER SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEF [2155874] filed by Clean Air Council, Dakota Resource Council, Earthworks, Environmental Defense Fund, Environmental Law & Policy Center, Food & Water Watch, Fort Berthold Protectors of Water and Earth Rights, GreenLatinos, Natural Resources Defense Council and Sierra Club in 25-1164, Center for Biological Diversity in 25-1168 [Service Date: 01/23/2026 ] Length of Brief: 2,076 words. [25-1164, 25-1168, 25-1275] (Smith, Grace) [Entered: 01/23/2026 06:20 PM]
January 23, 2026 INTERVENOR FOR RESPONDENT SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEF [2155870] filed by Domestic Energy Producers Alliance in 25-1164, 25-1168 [Service Date: 01/23/2026 ] Length of Brief: 1,473 Words. [25-1164, 25-1168] (Seby, Paul) [Entered: 01/23/2026 06:03 PM]
January 23, 2026 RESPONDENT SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEF [2155857] filed by EPA and Lee M. Zeldin in 25-1164, 25-1168, 25-1275 [Service Date: 01/23/2026 ] Length of Brief: 1415 words. [25-1164, 25-1168, 25-1275] (Glickman, Laura) [Entered: 01/23/2026 05:14 PM]
January 23, 2026 INTERVENOR FOR RESPONDENT SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEF [2155838] filed by American Exploration & Production Council, American Petroleum Institute, Arkansas Producer Associations and Royalty Owners, Eastern Kansas Oil & Gas Association, Gas and Oil Association of WV, GPA Midstream Association, Illinois Oil & Gas Association, Independent Petroleum Association of America, Indiana Oil and Gas Association, International Association of Drilling Contractors, Interstate Natural Gas Association of America, Kansas Independent Oil & Gas Association, Kentucky Oil and Gas Association, Michigan Oil and Gas Association, National Stripper Well Association, North Dakota Petroleum Council, Ohio Oil and Gas Association, Pennsylvania Independent Oil & Gas Association, Petroleum Alliance of Oklahoma, Texas Alliance of Energy Producers, Texas Producer Associations & Royalty Owners Association and Western Energy Alliance in 25-1164, 25-1168 [Service Date: 01/23/2026 ] Length of Brief: 1479 words. [25-1164, 25-1168] (Wehrum, William) [Entered: 01/23/2026 04:28 PM]
January 20, 2026 NOTICE [2154767] to withdraw attorney Elliot Higgins who represented Lee M. Zeldin and EPA in 25-1164 and Lee M. Zeldin and EPA in 25-1168 filed by EPA and Lee M. Zeldin in 25-1164, 25-1168, 25-1275 [Service Date: 01/20/2026 ] [25-1164, 25-1168, 25-1275]--[Edited 01/22/2026 by EBL--modified event] (Higgins, Elliot) [Entered: 01/20/2026 08:30 AM]
January 16, 2026 CERTIFIED INDEX TO RECORD [2154708] filed by EPA and Lee M. Zeldin in 25-1164, 25-1168, 25-1275 [Service Date: 01/16/2026 ] [25-1164, 25-1168, 25-1275] (Glickman, Laura) [Entered: 01/16/2026 05:01 PM]
January 16, 2026 ENTRY OF APPEARANCE [2154704] filed by Laura J. Glickman on behalf of Respondents EPA and Lee M. Zeldin in 25-1164, 25-1168, 25-1275. [25-1164, 25-1168, 25-1275] (Glickman, Laura) [Entered: 01/16/2026 04:38 PM]
January 5, 2026 UNDERLYING DECISION IN CASE [2153047] submitted by Center for Biological Diversity, Clean Air Council, Dakota Resource Council, Earthworks, Environmental Defense Fund, Environmental Law & Policy Center, Food & Water Watch, Fort Berthold Protectors of Water and Earth Rights, GreenLatinos, Natural Resources Defense Council and Sierra Club in 25-1275 [Service Date: 01/05/2026 ] [25-1275, 25-1164, 25-1168] (Smith, Grace) [Entered: 01/05/2026 10:04 PM]
January 5, 2026 STATEMENT OF INTENT REGARDING APPENDIX DEFERRAL [2153046] filed by Center for Biological Diversity, Clean Air Council, Dakota Resource Council, Earthworks, Environmental Defense Fund, Environmental Law & Policy Center, Food & Water Watch, Fort Berthold Protectors of Water and Earth Rights, GreenLatinos, Natural Resources Defense Council and Sierra Club in 25-1275 [Service Date: 01/05/2026 ] Intent: AppxDeferred [25-1275, 25-1164, 25-1168] (Smith, Grace) [Entered: 01/05/2026 09:55 PM]
January 5, 2026 STATEMENT OF ISSUES [2153044] filed by Center for Biological Diversity, Clean Air Council, Dakota Resource Council, Earthworks, Environmental Defense Fund, Environmental Law & Policy Center, Food & Water Watch, Fort Berthold Protectors of Water and Earth Rights, GreenLatinos, Natural Resources Defense Council and Sierra Club in 25-1275 [Service Date: 01/05/2026 ] [25-1275, 25-1164, 25-1168] (Smith, Grace) [Entered: 01/05/2026 09:50 PM]
January 5, 2026 CERTIFICATE AS TO PARTIES, RULINGS AND RELATED CASES [2153041] filed by Center for Biological Diversity, Clean Air Council, Dakota Resource Council, Earthworks, Environmental Defense Fund, Environmental Law & Policy Center, Food & Water Watch, Fort Berthold Protectors of Water and Earth Rights, GreenLatinos, Natural Resources Defense Council and Sierra Club in 25-1275 [Service Date: 01/05/2026 ] [25-1275, 25-1164, 25-1168] (Smith, Grace) [Entered: 01/05/2026 09:46 PM]
January 5, 2026 DOCKETING STATEMENT [2153039] filed by Center for Biological Diversity, Clean Air Council, Dakota Resource Council, Earthworks, Environmental Defense Fund, Environmental Law & Policy Center, Food & Water Watch, Fort Berthold Protectors of Water and Earth Rights, GreenLatinos, Natural Resources Defense Council and Sierra Club in 25-1275 [Service Date: 01/05/2026 ] [25-1275, 25-1164, 25-1168] (Smith, Grace) [Entered: 01/05/2026 09:38 PM]
January 5, 2026 PER CURIAM ORDER [2152944] filed ORDERED that, in light of EPAs issuance of the final rule, the parties may file, by January 23, 2026, supplemental briefing on the motion to vacate the interim rule. Petitioners, respondents, and intervenors may each file a joint supplemental brief not to exceed 3,000 words. It is FURTHER ORDERED that the motion to extend the time to respond [ # 2151968-2 ] be granted. Responses to the motion for summary vacatur of EPAs final rule or, alternatively, to expedite [ # 2151923-2 ] are now due February 6, 2025. Before Judges: Millett, Pan and Garcia. [25-1164, 25-1168, 25-1275] [Entered: 01/05/2026 03:23 PM]
January 2, 2026 CLERK'S ORDER [2152707] filed granting motion for leave to intervene [ # 2152689-2 ] in 25-1275, granting motion for leave to intervene [ # 2152522-2 ], granting motion for leave to intervene [ # 2152432-2 ], granting motion for leave to intervene [ # 2152388-2 ], granting motion for leave to intervene [ # 2152375-2 ] in 25-1275, granting motion for leave to intervene [ # 2152331-2 ], granting motion for leave to intervene [ # 2152269-2 ] in 25-1275 [25-1164, 25-1168, 25-1275] [Entered: 01/02/2026 03:33 PM]
January 2, 2026 MOTION [2152689] for leave to intervene [Disclosure Listing: Not Applicable to this Party] filed by States of Ohio, Oklahoma, West Virginia, Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, and Wyoming, and the Arizona Legislature [Service Date: 01/02/2026 ] [25-1275] (Sridharan, Mathura) [Entered: 01/02/2026 02:15 PM]
December 31, 2025 MOTION [2152388] for leave to intervene [Disclosure Listing: Attached] filed by INDEPENDENT PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA et al. [Service Date: 12/31/2025 ] [25-1275, 25-1164, 25-1168] (Elliott, James) [Entered: 12/31/2025 08:47 AM]
December 31, 2025 MOTION [2152432] for leave to intervene [Disclosure Listing: Attached] filed by American Exploration & Production Council [Service Date: 12/31/2025 ] [25-1275, 25-1164, 25-1168] (Bernetich, John) [Entered: 12/31/2025 11:46 AM]
December 31, 2025 MOTION [2152522] for leave to intervene [Disclosure Listing: Attached] filed by Domestic Energy Producers Alliance [Service Date: 12/31/2025 ] [25-1275, 25-1164, 25-1168] (Seby, Paul) [Entered: 12/31/2025 03:33 PM]
December 30, 2025 MOTION [2152375] for leave to intervene [Disclosure Listing: Attached] filed by Interstate natural Gas Association of America [Service Date: 12/30/2025 ] [25-1275] (Jaber, Makram) [Entered: 12/30/2025 11:46 PM]
December 30, 2025 MOTION [2152331] for leave to intervene [Disclosure Listing: Attached] filed by GPA Midstream Association [Service Date: 12/30/2025 ] [25-1275, 25-1164, 25-1168] (Boxerman, Samuel) [Entered: 12/30/2025 03:23 PM]
December 30, 2025 MOTION [2152269] for leave to intervene [Disclosure Listing: Attached] filed by American Petroleum Institute [Service Date: 12/30/2025 ] [25-1275] (Wehrum, William) [Entered: 12/30/2025 01:15 PM]
December 29, 2025 REPLY [2152107] filed by EPA and Lee M. Zeldin in 25-1164, 25-1168, 25-1275 to response [ # 2151978-2 ] [Service Date: 12/29/2025 by CM/ECF NDA] Length Certification: 639 words. [25-1164, 25-1168, 25-1275] (Higgins, Elliot) [Entered: 12/29/2025 02:02 PM]
December 26, 2025 RESPONSE IN OPPOSITION [2151978] to motion [ # 2151968-2 ] filed by Center for Biological Diversity, Clean Air Council and Dakota Resource Council in 25-1275, Earthworks, Environmental Defense Fund, Environmental Law & Policy Center, Food & Water Watch, Fort Berthold Protectors of Water and Earth Rights, GreenLatinos, Natural Resources Defense Council and Sierra Club in 25-1164 [Service Date: 12/26/2025 by CM/ECF NDA] Length Certification: 811 words. [25-1275, 25-1164, 25-1168] (Winn, Rosalie) [Entered: 12/26/2025 10:28 AM]
December 24, 2025 MOTION [2151968] to extend time to file response filed by EPA and Lee M. Zeldin in 25-1164, 25-1168, 25-1275 (Service Date: 12/24/2025 by CM/ECF NDA) Length Certification: 1,092 words. [25-1164, 25-1168, 25-1275] (Higgins, Elliot) [Entered: 12/24/2025 04:16 PM]
December 23, 2025 MOTION [2151923] to vacate filed by Center for Biological Diversity, Clean Air Council, Dakota Resource Council, Earthworks, Environmental Defense Fund, Environmental Law & Policy Center, Food & Water Watch, Fort Berthold Protectors of Water and Earth Rights, GreenLatinos, Natural Resources Defense Council and Sierra Club in 25-1275 (Service Date: 12/23/2025 by CM/ECF NDA) Length Certification: 4,067 Words. [25-1275, 25-1164, 25-1168] (Smith, Grace) [Entered: 12/23/2025 04:59 PM]
December 19, 2025 REPLY [2151436] filed by Lee M. Zeldin and EPA in 25-1164, 25-1168, 25-1275 to response [ # 2150239-2 ] [Service Date: 12/19/2025 by CM/ECF NDA] Length Certification: 1,194 words. [25-1164, 25-1168, 25-1275] (Higgins, Elliot) [Entered: 12/19/2025 07:19 PM]
December 16, 2025 NOTICE [2150599] to withdraw attorney Zoe Palenik who represented EPA and Lee M. Zeldin in 25-1164 and EPA and Lee M. Zeldin in 25-1168 filed by EPA and Lee M. Zeldin in 25-1164, 25-1168, 25-1275 [Service Date: 12/16/2025 ] [25-1164, 25-1168, 25-1275] (Palenik, Zoe) [Entered: 12/16/2025 10:13 AM]
December 15, 2025 RESPONSE IN SUPPORT [2150508] to motion [ # 2148884-2 ] filed by American Exploration & Production Council, GPA Midstream Association, Interstate Natural Gas Association of America, American Petroleum Institute, Independent Petroleum Association of America, Arkansas Producer Associations and Royalty Owners, Eastern Kansas Oil & Gas Association, Gas and Oil Association of WV, Illinois Oil & Gas Association, Indiana Oil and Gas Association, International Association of Drilling Contractors, Kansas Independent Oil & Gas Association, Kentucky Oil and Gas Association, Michigan Oil and Gas Association, National Stripper Well Association, North Dakota Petroleum Council, Ohio Oil and Gas Association, Pennsylvania Independent Oil & Gas Association, Petroleum Alliance of Oklahoma, Texas Alliance of Energy Producers, Texas Producer Associations & Royalty Owners Association and Western Energy Alliance in 25-1164, 25-1168 [Service Date: 12/15/2025 by CM/ECF NDA] Length Certification: 783 Words. [25-1164, 25-1168, 25-1275] (Bernetich, John) [Entered: 12/15/2025 03:49 PM]
December 12, 2025 RESPONSE IN OPPOSITION [2150239] to motion [ # 2148884-2 ] filed by Clean Air Council, Dakota Resource Council, Earthworks, Environmental Defense Fund, Natural Resources Defense Council and Sierra Club in 25-1164, Center for Biological Diversity in 25-1168, Environmental Law & Policy Center, Food & Water Watch, Fort Berthold Protectors of Water and Earth Rights and GreenLatinos in 25-1275 [Service Date: 12/12/2025 by CM/ECF NDA] Length Certification: 1018 words. [25-1164, 25-1168, 25-1275] (Winn, Rosalie) [Entered: 12/12/2025 06:24 PM]
December 9, 2025 CLERK'S ORDER [2149415] filed consolidating cases 25-1275 (Consolidation started 12/09/2025) with 25-1164 [25-1164, 25-1275] [Entered: 12/09/2025 10:24 AM]
December 5, 2025 MOTION [2148884] to govern future proceedings filed by EPA and Lee M. Zeldin in 25-1164, 25-1168 (Service Date: 12/05/2025 by CM/ECF NDA) Length Certification: 885 words. [25-1164, 25-1168] (Higgins, Elliot) [Entered: 12/05/2025 11:36 AM]
November 19, 2025 CLERK'S ORDER [2146208] filed granting motions for leave to intervene [ # 2133945-2 ], [ # 2132837-2 ], [ # 2132804-2 ], [ # 2132758-2 ], [ # 2131605-2 ], [ # 2131591-2 ]. [25-1164, 25-1168] [Entered: 11/19/2025 04:10 PM]
November 19, 2025 CLERK'S ORDER [2146242] filed directing respondents to file, by 12/05/2025, a report on the status of agency proceedings regarding the interim final rule, combined with a motion to govern further proceedings in these cases; any response from petitioners or intervenors is due 12/15/2025; deferring consideration of motion to vacate [ # 2130555-2 ] pending further order of the court. [25-1164, 25-1168] [Entered: 11/19/2025 05:33 PM]
October 2, 2025 REPLY [2138517] filed by Clean Air Council, Dakota Resource Council, Earthworks, Environmental Defense Fund, Environmental Law & Policy Center, Food & Water Watch, Fort Berthold Protectors of Water and Earth Rights, GreenLatinos, Natural Resources Defense Council and Sierra Club in 25-1164, Center for Biological Diversity in 25-1168 to response [ # 2137115-2 ], [ # 2137102-2 ], [ # 2137091-2 ] [Service Date: 10/02/2024 by CM/ECF NDA] Length Certification: 2599 words. [25-1164, 25-1168] (Winn, Rosalie) [Entered: 10/02/2025 04:41 PM]
September 25, 2025 RESPONSE IN OPPOSITION [2137115] to motion to vacate [ # 2130555-2 ] filed by EPA and Lee M. Zeldin in 25-1164, 25-1168 [Service Date: 09/25/2025 by CM/ECF NDA] Length Certification: 5199 words. [25-1164, 25-1168] (Higgins, Elliot) [Entered: 09/25/2025 07:37 PM]
September 25, 2025 SUPPLEMENT [2137110] to response [ # 2137102-2 ] filed by Domestic Energy Producers Alliance in 25-1164, 25-1168 [Service Date: 09/25/2025 ] [25-1164, 25-1168]--[Edited 09/26/2025 by EBL--Modified Event] (Seby, Paul) [Entered: 09/25/2025 05:56 PM]
September 25, 2025 RESPONSE IN OPPOSITION [2137102] to motion [ # 2130555-2 ] filed by Domestic Energy Producers Alliance in 25-1164, 25-1168 [Service Date: 09/25/2025 by CM/ECF NDA] Length Certification: 5089 words. [25-1164, 25-1168] (Seby, Paul) [Entered: 09/25/2025 05:48 PM]
September 25, 2025 ENTRY OF APPEARANCE [2137096] filed by Paul M. Seby and co-counsel Christopher L. Bell, Matthew K. Tieslau on behalf of Movant-Intervenor for Respondent Domestic Energy Producers Alliance in 25-1164, 25-1168. [25-1164, 25-1168] (Seby, Paul) [Entered: 09/25/2025 05:20 PM]
September 25, 2025 JOINT RESPONSE IN OPPOSITION [2137091] to motion [ # 2130555-2 ] filed by American Exploration & Production Council, GPA Midstream Association, Interstate Natural Gas Association of America, American Petroleum Institute, Independent Petroleum Association of America, Arkansas Producer Associations and Royalty Owners, Eastern Kansas Oil & Gas Association, Gas and Oil Association of WV, Illinois Oil & Gas Association, Indiana Oil and Gas Association, International Association of Drilling Contractors, Kansas Independent Oil & Gas Association, Kentucky Oil and Gas Association, Michigan Oil and Gas Association, National Stripper Well Association, North Dakota Petroleum Council, Ohio Oil and Gas Association, Pennsylvania Independent Oil & Gas Association, Petroleum Alliance of Oklahoma, Texas Alliance of Energy Producers, Texas Producer Associations & Royalty Owners Association and Western Energy Alliance in 25-1164, 25-1168 [Service Date: 09/25/2025 by CM/ECF NDA] Length Certification: 5,190 words. [25-1164, 25-1168] (Jaber, Makram) [Entered: 09/25/2025 04:39 PM]
September 25, 2025 ENTRY OF APPEARANCE [2137080] filed by Elliot Higgins and co-counsel Zoe B. Palenik on behalf of Respondents Lee M. Zeldin and EPA in 25-1164, 25-1168. [25-1164, 25-1168] (Palenik, Zoe) [Entered: 09/25/2025 04:06 PM]
September 24, 2025 ENTRY OF APPEARANCE [2136746] filed by Samuel B. Boxerman and co-counsel Daniel J. Feith on behalf of Movant-Intervenor for Respondent GPA Midstream Association. [25-1164] (Feith, Daniel) [Entered: 09/24/2025 01:02 PM]
September 18, 2025 CERTIFIED INDEX TO RECORD [2135635] filed by EPA and Lee M. Zeldin in 25-1164, 25-1168 [Service Date: 09/18/2025 ] [25-1164, 25-1168]--[Edited 09/19/2025 by EBL--MODIFIED EVENT] (Higgins, Elliot) [Entered: 09/18/2025 02:36 PM]
September 11, 2025 CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE WITH TYPE-VOLUME LIMITS [2134462] for motion for leave to intervene [ # 2133945-2 ] filed by Arkansas Producer Associations and Royalty Owners, Gas and Oil Association of WV, Illinois Oil & Gas Association, Independent Petroleum Association of America, Indiana Oil and Gas Association, International Association of Drilling Contractors, Interstate Natural Gas Association of America, Kansas Independent Oil & Gas Association, Kentucky Oil and Gas Association, Michigan Oil and Gas Association, National Stripper Well Association, North Dakota Petroleum Council, Ohio Oil and Gas Association, Pennsylvania Independent Oil & Gas Association, Petroleum Alliance of Oklahoma, Texas Alliance of Energy Producers, Texas Producer Associations & Royalty Owners Association and Western Energy Alliance in 25-1164, 25-1168. [25-1164, 25-1168]--[Edited 09/11/2025 by EBL--Modified Event] (Elliott, James) [Entered: 09/11/2025 01:26 PM]
September 8, 2025 MOTION [2133945] for leave to intervene [Disclosure Listing: Attached] filed by Independent Petroleum Association of America, Arkansas Producer Associations and Royalty Owners, Eastern Kansas Oil & Gas Association, Gas and Oil Association of WV, Illinois Oil & Gas Association, Indiana Oil and Gas Association, International Association of Drilling Contractors, Kansas Independent Oil & Gas Association, Kentucky Oil & Gas Association, Michigan Oil and Gas Association, National Stripper Well Association, North Dakota Petroleum Council, Ohio Oil and Gas Association, Pennsylvania Independent Oil & Gas Association, Petroleum Alliance of Oklahoma, Texas Alliance of Energy Producers, Texas Producer Associations & Royalty Owners Association, and Western Energy Alliance. [Service Date: 09/08/2025 ] [25-1164, 25-1168]--[Edited 09/11/2025 by EBL--Modified Docket Text] (Elliott, James) [Entered: 09/08/2025 03:31 PM]
September 1, 2025 MOTION [2132837] for leave to intervene [Disclosure Listing: Attached] filed by American Petroleum Institute [Service Date: 09/01/2025 ] [25-1164] (Wehrum, William) [Entered: 09/01/2025 10:31 AM]
August 29, 2025 MOTION [2132804] for leave to intervene [Disclosure Listing: Attached] filed by Interstate Natural Gas Association of America [Service Date: 08/29/2025 ] [25-1164, 25-1168] (Jaber, Makram) [Entered: 08/29/2025 05:01 PM]
August 29, 2025 MOTION [2132758] for leave to intervene [Disclosure Listing: Attached] filed by GPA Midstream Association [Service Date: 08/29/2025 ] [25-1164, 25-1168] (Boxerman, Samuel) [Entered: 08/29/2025 03:34 PM]
August 29, 2025 RESPONSE [2132623] to motion for leave to intervene [ # 2131591-2 ] filed by EPA and Lee M. Zeldin in 25-1164, 25-1168 [Service Date: 08/29/2025 by CM/ECF NDA] Length Certification: 50 words. [25-1164, 25-1168] (Higgins, Elliot) [Entered: 08/29/2025 10:43 AM]
August 29, 2025 RESPONSE [2132622] to motion [ # 2131605-2 ] filed by Lee M. Zeldin and EPA in 25-1164, 25-1168 [Service Date: 08/29/2025 by CM/ECF NDA] Length Certification: 59 words. [25-1164, 25-1168] (Higgins, Elliot) [Entered: 08/29/2025 10:41 AM]
August 26, 2025 PER CURIAM ORDER [2132091] filed ORDERED that any responses to petitioners motion for summary vacatur [ # 2130555-2 ] are now due by September 25, 2025. Before Judges: Walker, Childs and Pan. [25-1164, 25-1168] [Entered: 08/26/2025 12:32 PM]
August 25, 2025 RESPONSE IN OPPOSITION [2131778] to motion [ # 2131631-2 ] filed by Clean Air Council, Dakota Resource Council, Earthworks, Environmental Defense Fund, Environmental Law & Policy Center, Food & Water Watch, Fort Berthold Protectors of Water and Earth Rights, GreenLatinos, Natural Resources Defense Council and Sierra Club in 25-1164, Center for Biological Diversity in 25-1168 [Service Date: 08/25/2025 by CM/ECF NDA] Length Certification: 515 words.. [25-1164, 25-1168] (Smith, Grace) [Entered: 08/25/2025 12:13 PM]
August 25, 2025 REPLY [2131982] filed by American Exploration & Production Council in 25-1164, 25-1168 to response [ # 2131778-2 ] [Service Date: 08/25/2025 by CM/ECF NDA] Length Certification: 200 words. [25-1164, 25-1168] (Bernetich, John) [Entered: 08/25/2025 06:47 PM]
August 22, 2025 MOTION [2131631] to extend time to file motion filed by American Exploration & Production Council in 25-1164 (Service Date: 08/22/2025 by CM/ECF NDA) Length Certification: 422 Words. [25-1164, 25-1168]--[Edited 08/25/2025 by EBL-Modified Event] (Bernetich, John) [Entered: 08/22/2025 05:27 PM]
August 22, 2025 MOTION [2131605] for leave to intervene [Disclosure Listing: Attached] filed by American Exploration & Production Council [Service Date: 08/22/2025 ] [25-1164, 25-1168] (Bernetich, John) [Entered: 08/22/2025 04:53 PM]
August 22, 2025 MOTION [2131591] for leave to intervene [Disclosure Listing: Attached] filed by Domestic Energy Producers Alliance [Service Date: 08/22/2025 ] [25-1164, 25-1168] (Seby, Paul) [Entered: 08/22/2025 04:03 PM]
August 22, 2025 REPLY [2131582] filed by EPA and Lee M. Zeldin in 25-1164, 25-1168 to response [ # 2131390-2 ] [Service Date: 08/22/2025 by CM/ECF NDA] Length Certification: 475 words. [25-1164, 25-1168] (Higgins, Elliot) [Entered: 08/22/2025 03:31 PM]
August 21, 2025 RESPONSE IN OPPOSITION [2131390] to motion to extend time [ # 2131126-2 ] filed by Clean Air Council, Dakota Resource Council, Earthworks, Environmental Defense Fund, Environmental Law & Policy Center, Food & Water Watch, Fort Berthold Protectors of Water and Earth Rights, GreenLatinos, Natural Resources Defense Council and Sierra Club in 25-1164, Center for Biological Diversity in 25-1168 [Service Date: 08/21/2025 by CM/ECF NDA] Length Certification: 822 words. [25-1164, 25-1168] (Donahue, Sean) [Entered: 08/21/2025 08:59 PM]
August 20, 2025 MOTION [2131126] to extend time to file response to 08/20/2025 filed by EPA and Lee M. Zeldin in 25-1164, 25-1168 (Service Date: 08/20/2025 by CM/ECF NDA) Length Certification: 628 words. [25-1164, 25-1168] (Higgins, Elliot) [Entered: 08/20/2025 04:45 PM]
August 20, 2025 DOCKETING STATEMENT [2131095] filed by Center for Biological Diversity in 25-1168 [Service Date: 08/20/2025 ] [25-1168, 25-1164] (Coulter, Margaret) [Entered: 08/20/2025 03:06 PM]
August 18, 2025 CERTIFICATE AS TO PARTIES, RULINGS AND RELATED CASES [2130578] filed by Clean Air Council, Dakota Resource Council, Earthworks, Environmental Defense Fund, Environmental Law & Policy Center, Food & Water Watch, Fort Berthold Protectors of Water and Earth Rights, GreenLatinos, Natural Resources Defense Council and Sierra Club in 25-1164, Center for Biological Diversity in 25-1168 [Service Date: 08/18/2025 ] [25-1164, 25-1168] (Smith, Grace) [Entered: 08/18/2025 01:34 PM]
August 18, 2025 UNDERLYING DECISION IN CASE [2130575] submitted by Clean Air Council, Dakota Resource Council, Earthworks, Environmental Defense Fund, Environmental Law & Policy Center, Food & Water Watch, Fort Berthold Protectors of Water and Earth Rights, GreenLatinos, Natural Resources Defense Council and Sierra Club in 25-1164, Center for Biological Diversity in 25-1168 [Service Date: 08/18/2025 ] [25-1164, 25-1168] (Smith, Grace) [Entered: 08/18/2025 01:31 PM]
August 18, 2025 STATEMENT OF ISSUES [2130571] filed by Clean Air Council, Dakota Resource Council, Earthworks, Environmental Defense Fund, Environmental Law & Policy Center, Food & Water Watch, Fort Berthold Protectors of Water and Earth Rights, GreenLatinos, Natural Resources Defense Council and Sierra Club in 25-1164, Center for Biological Diversity in 25-1168 [Service Date: 08/18/2025 ] [25-1164, 25-1168] (Smith, Grace) [Entered: 08/18/2025 01:27 PM]
August 18, 2025 DOCKETING STATEMENT [2130569] filed by Clean Air Council, Dakota Resource Council, Earthworks, Environmental Defense Fund, Environmental Law & Policy Center, Food & Water Watch, Fort Berthold Protectors of Water and Earth Rights, GreenLatinos, Natural Resources Defense Council and Sierra Club in 25-1164, Center for Biological Diversity in 25-1168 [Service Date: 08/18/2025 ] [25-1164, 25-1168] (Smith, Grace) [Entered: 08/18/2025 01:25 PM]
August 18, 2025 MOTION [2130555] to vacate filed by Clean Air Council, Dakota Resource Council, Earthworks, Environmental Defense Fund, Environmental Law & Policy Center, Food & Water Watch, Fort Berthold Protectors of Water and Earth Rights, GreenLatinos, Natural Resources Defense Council and Sierra Club in 25-1164, Center for Biological Diversity in 25-1168 (Service Date: 08/18/2025 by CM/ECF NDA) Length Certification: Counsel hereby certifies that the attached Motion for Summary Disposition and Vacatur contains 5,149 words, as counted by counsel's word processing system, and thus complies with the 5,200-word limit. See Fed. R. App. P. 27(d)(2)(A).. [25-1164, 25-1168] (Smith, Grace) [Entered: 08/18/2025 01:02 PM]
August 18, 2025 ENTRY OF APPEARANCE [2130524] filed by Elliot Higgins on behalf of Respondents EPA and Lee M. Zeldin in 25-1164, 25-1168. [25-1164, 25-1168] (Higgins, Elliot) [Entered: 08/18/2025 11:56 AM]
August 8, 2025 CLERK'S ORDER [2129261] filed consolidating case 25-1168 (Consolidation started 08/08/2025) with 25-1164; directing party to file initial submissions: PETITIONER docketing statement due 09/08/2025. PETITIONER statement of issues due 09/08/2025 [25-1164, 25-1168] [Entered: 08/08/2025 10:31 AM]
August 4, 2025 CLERK'S ORDER [2128498] filed directing party to file initial submissions: PETITIONER docketing statement due 09/03/2025. PETITIONER certificate as to parties due 09/03/2025. PETITIONER statement of issues due 09/03/2025. PETITIONER underlying decision due 09/03/2025. PETITIONER deferred appendix statement due 09/03/2025. PETITIONER procedural motions due 09/03/2025. PETITIONER dispositive motions due 09/18/2025; directing party to file initial submissions: RESPONDENT entry of appearance due 09/03/2025. RESPONDENT procedural motions due 09/03/2025. RESPONDENT certified index to record due 09/18/2025. RESPONDENT dispositive motions due 09/18/2025 [25-1164] [Entered: 08/04/2025 09:13 AM]
August 4, 2025 CERTIFIED COPY [2128501] of Petition for Review sent to respondent [ # 2128496-2 ], [ # 2128498-4 ] [25-1164] [Entered: 08/04/2025 09:18 AM]
July 31, 2025 PETITION FOR REVIEW [2128496] of a decision by federal agency filed by Clean Air Council, Dakota Resource Council, Earthworks, Environmental Defense Fund, Environmental Law & Policy Center, Food & Water Watch, Fort Berthold Protectors of Water and Earth Rights, GreenLatinos, Natural Resources Defense Council and Sierra Club [Service Date: 08/04/2025 ] Disclosure Statement: Attached. [25-1164] [Entered: 08/04/2025 09:10 AM]
July 31, 2025 PETITION FOR REVIEW CASE docketed. [25-1164] [Entered: 08/04/2025 09:09 AM]

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