WESTERN WATERSHEDS PROJECT et al v. BERNHARDT et al
| YELLOWSTONE TO UINTAS CONNECTION, WESTERN WATERSHEDS PROJECT and ALLIANCE FOR THE WILD ROCKIES |
| DAVID BERNHARDT, UNITED STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, UNITED STATES FOREST SERVICE and DAVID L. BERNHARDT |
| MURDOCK LAND AND LIVESTOCK CO., WYOMING STOCK GROWERS ASSOCIATION, STATE OF WYOMING, SOMMERS RANCH, LLC, PRICE CATTLE RANCH and UPPER GREEN RIVER CATTLE ASSOCIATION |
| 1:2020cv00860 |
| March 31, 2020 |
| US District Court for the District of Columbia |
| Amit P Mehta |
| Environmental Matters |
| 16 U.S.C. § 1538 |
| None |
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| Filing 35 REPLY to opposition to motion re #21 MOTION to Intervene filed by MURDOCK LAND AND LIVESTOCK CO., PRICE CATTLE RANCH, SOMMERS RANCH, LLC, UPPER GREEN RIVER CATTLE ASSOCIATION, WYOMING STOCK GROWERS ASSOCIATION. (Brown, Zhonette) |
| Filing 34 REPLY to opposition to motion re #15 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by ALLIANCE FOR THE WILD ROCKIES, WESTERN WATERSHEDS PROJECT, YELLOWSTONE TO UINTAS CONNECTION. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Erik Molvar, #2 Declaration of Michael Garrity, #3 Declaration of Jason Christensen)(Persell, John) |
| Filing 33 ERRATA Corrected Declaration of Anita DeLong Certifying the Partial Administrative Record by DAVID L. BERNHARDT, UNITED STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, UNITED STATES FOREST SERVICE #27 Notice (Other),, filed by DAVID L. BERNHARDT, UNITED STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, UNITED STATES FOREST SERVICE. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Grosko, John) |
MINUTE ORDER. The hearing on the Motion for Preliminary Injunction set for June 3, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. shall be held by video. The courtroom deputy will distribute access information to counsel. Members of the public who wish to access the hearing may dial in to the court's toll-free public access line: (877) 848-7030, access code 321-8747. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 05/28/2020. (lcapm3)
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MINUTE ORDER denying as moot #31 Joint Motion for Leave to Participate by Telephone and #32 Unopposed Motion to Appear at Hearing by Teleconference or Videoconference. Per the May 28, 2020 Minute Order, the June 3 hearing on the Motion for Preliminary Injunction will be held by video. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 05/28/2020. (lcapm3)
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| Set/Reset Deadlines: Response to #25 Motion to Transfer due by 6/9/2020. Answer or Responsive Pleading due by 7/6/2020. (zjd) |
| Filing 32 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to Appear by Telephone by ALLIANCE FOR THE WILD ROCKIES, WESTERN WATERSHEDS PROJECT, YELLOWSTONE TO UINTAS CONNECTION (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Prp Ord)(Akland, Kristine) |
| Filing 31 Joint MOTION for Leave to Appear by Telephone by MURDOCK LAND AND LIVESTOCK CO., PRICE CATTLE RANCH, SOMMERS RANCH, LLC, STATE OF WYOMING, UPPER GREEN RIVER CATTLE ASSOCIATION, WYOMING STOCK GROWERS ASSOCIATION (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Jerde, Jay) |
| Filing 30 REPLY re #24 Memorandum in Opposition filed by STATE OF WYOMING. (Jerde, Jay) |
| Filing 29 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response or Answer to the Complaint by DAVID L. BERNHARDT, UNITED STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, UNITED STATES FOREST SERVICE (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Grosko, John) |
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MINUTE ORDER denying #28 Motion to Extend Deadline for Plaintiffs' Response to Motion to Transfer. The court did not set May 27, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. as the deadline for opposing Defendants' transfer motion. The Minute Order referenced in Plaintiffs' motion was entered five days ago on May 22, 2020, and it pertains to the schedule for briefing on the Upper Green River Cattle Association Plaintiffs' Motion to Intervene, not the subsequently filed motion for transfer. Plaintiffs shall respond to the Motion to Transfer per Local Rule 7(b) by June 9, 2020. See LCvR 7(b). Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 05/27/2020. (lcapm3) Modified on 5/28/2020.
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MINUTE ORDER granting #29 Defendants' Unopposed Motion for an Extension of Time to File Their Response or Answer. Defendants shall file their response or answer to the Complaint by July 6, 2020. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 05/27/2020. (lcapm3)
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| Filing 28 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #25 MOTION to Transfer Case to the U.S. District Court for the District of Wyoming by ALLIANCE FOR THE WILD ROCKIES, WESTERN WATERSHEDS PROJECT, YELLOWSTONE TO UINTAS CONNECTION (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Prp Ord)(Akland, Kristine) |
| Set/Reset Deadlines: Opposition due by 5:00 pm on 5/27/2020. Reply due by 5/29/2020. (zjd) |
| Filing 27 NOTICE of Filing Indices to Partial Administrative Record by DAVID L. BERNHARDT, UNITED STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, UNITED STATES FOREST SERVICE re #26 Memorandum in Opposition, (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Index of Partial Administrative Record, #2 Exhibit B - U.S. Forest Service Index of Partial Administrative Record, #3 Exhibit C - Certification of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Partial Administrative Record, #4 Exhibit D - Certification of U.S. Forest Service Partial Administrative Record)(Grosko, John) |
| Filing 26 Memorandum in opposition to re #15 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by DAVID L. BERNHARDT, UNITED STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, UNITED STATES FOREST SERVICE. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Declaration of Chad Hayward, U.S. Forest Service, #2 Exhibit B, Declaration of Dr. Hilary Cooley, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, #3 Exhibit C - Declaration of Nathan Darnall, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service)(Grosko, John) |
| Filing 25 MOTION to Transfer Case to the U.S. District Court for the District of Wyoming by DAVID L. BERNHARDT, UNITED STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, UNITED STATES FOREST SERVICE (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Text of Proposed Order)(Grosko, John) |
| Filing 24 Memorandum in opposition to re #18 MOTION to Intervene , #21 MOTION to Intervene filed by ALLIANCE FOR THE WILD ROCKIES, WESTERN WATERSHEDS PROJECT, YELLOWSTONE TO UINTAS CONNECTION. (Persell, John) |
| Filing 23 Memorandum in opposition to re #15 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by STATE OF WYOMING. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Jerde, Jay) |
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MINUTE ORDER. Plaintiffs shall file any opposition to the pending motion to intervene, ECF No. #21 , by 5:00 p.m. on May 27, 2020. Any reply brief in support of intervention shall be filed by May 29, 2020. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 05/22/2020. (lcapm3)
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| Filing 22 NOTICE of Appearance by Robert Mark Norway on behalf of All Defendants (Norway, Robert) |
| Filing 21 MOTION to Intervene by Upper Green River Cattle Association, WYOMING STOCK GROWERS ASSOCIATION, MURDOCK LAND AND LIVESTOCK CO., SOMMERS RANCH, LLC, PRICE CATTLE RANCH (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support, #2 Declaration of Albert Sommers, #3 Declaration of Jim Magagna, #4 Declaration Margaret Jeanne Lockwood, #5 Declaration of Charles Price, #6 Exhibit Rule 26.1 Corp Disclosure Statment, #7 Exhibit Proposed Answer, #8 Text of Proposed Order, #9 Exhibit Response to Motion for PI)(Brown, Zhonette) |
| Set/Reset Deadlines: Response due by 5/22/2020. Reply due by 5/27/2020. (zjd) |
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MINUTE ORDER. Unless it seeks additional time, Putative Intervenor-Defendant State of Wyoming shall file its opposition and reply briefs according to the schedule set forth in the court's Minute Order of May 13, 2020. Plaintiffs shall file their response to the State of Wyoming's intervention motion by May 22, 2020. A reply brief, if necessary, shall be filed by May 27, 2020. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 05/19/2020. (lcapm3)
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| Filing 20 NOTICE of Appearance by Elliott Adler on behalf of STATE OF WYOMING (Adler, Elliott) |
| Filing 19 NOTICE of Appearance by Jay A. Jerde on behalf of STATE OF WYOMING (Jerde, Jay) |
| Filing 18 MOTION to Intervene by STATE OF WYOMING (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support, #2 Exhibit Answer, #3 Text of Proposed Order)(Jerde, Jay) |
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MINUTE ORDER setting the following schedule for further proceedings in this matter: (1) Defendants shall file any Response to Plaintiffs' Motion for a Preliminary Injunction on or before May 22, 2020; (2) Plaintiffs shall file any Reply on or before May 29, 2020; and (3) a hearing on the Motion is set for June 3, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. in Courtroom 10. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 05/13/2020. (lcapm3)
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| Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Response due by 5/22/2020. Reply due by 5/29/2020. Motion Hearing set for 6/3/2020 at 2:00 PM in Courtroom 10 before Judge Amit P. Mehta. (zjd) |
| Filing 17 PROPOSED BRIEFING SCHEDULE by ALLIANCE FOR THE WILD ROCKIES, WESTERN WATERSHEDS PROJECT, YELLOWSTONE TO UINTAS CONNECTION. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Akland, Kristine) |
| Set/Reset Deadlines: Proposed Briefing Schedule due by 5/12/2020. (zjd) |
| Filing 16 ERRATA by ALLIANCE FOR THE WILD ROCKIES, WESTERN WATERSHEDS PROJECT, YELLOWSTONE TO UINTAS CONNECTION #15 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by ALLIANCE FOR THE WILD ROCKIES, WESTERN WATERSHEDS PROJECT, YELLOWSTONE TO UINTAS CONNECTION. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit UGRA FEIS)(Akland, Kristine) |
| Filing 15 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by ALLIANCE FOR THE WILD ROCKIES, WESTERN WATERSHEDS PROJECT, YELLOWSTONE TO UINTAS CONNECTION (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support, #2 Declaration of Dr. David Mattson, #3 Declaration of Jonathan Ratner, #4 Declaration of Dr. John Carter, #5 Declaration of Kristine Akland, #6 Exhibit UGRA Project Record of Decision, #7 Exhibit 2019 Biological Opinion, #8 Exhibit 2019 Concurrence Letter, #9 Exhibit Revised Grizzly Bear Recovery Plan, #10 Exhibit Wildlife News Article, #11 Exhibit 2014 Biological Opinion, #12 Exhibit UGRA Project Fisheries Report, #13 Exhibit KWS Dace Draft Revised Recovery Plan, #14 Exhibit KWS Dace 5-Year Review, #15 Exhibit IGBST 2019 Grizzly Bear Mortality, #16 Text of Proposed Order)(Persell, John) |
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MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall meet and confer and, by May 12, 2020, propose a schedule for briefing and a hearing on Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 05/08/2020. (lcapm3)
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| Filing 14 NOTICE of Appearance by John B. Grosko on behalf of All Defendants (Grosko, John) |
| Filing 13 RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 4/6/2020., RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. ALLIANCE FOR THE WILD ROCKIES served on 4/6/2020; WESTERN WATERSHEDS PROJECT served on 4/6/2020; YELLOWSTONE TO UINTAS CONNECTION served on 4/6/2020, RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 4/6/2020. ( Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 6/5/2020.) (Attachments: #1 Civil Process Clerk, #2 USFS, #3 Bernhardt, #4 USFWS)(Akland, Kristine) (Main Document 13 replaced on 4/17/2020) (zeg). (Attachment 1 replaced on 4/17/2020) (zeg). (Attachment 2 replaced on 4/17/2020) (zeg). (Attachment 2 replaced on 4/17/2020) (zeg). (Attachment 3 replaced on 4/17/2020) (zeg). (Attachment 4 replaced on 4/17/2020) (zeg). |
| Filing 12 NOTICE of Appearance by Kristine M. Akland on behalf of ALLIANCE FOR THE WILD ROCKIES, WESTERN WATERSHEDS PROJECT, YELLOWSTONE TO UINTAS CONNECTION (Akland, Kristine) (Main Document 12 replaced on 4/14/2020) (zeg). |
| Filing 11 NOTICE of Appearance by John S. Persell on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Persell, John) (Main Document 11 replaced on 4/6/2020) (zeg). |
| Filing 10 SUMMONS (5) Issued Electronically as to DAVID BERNHARDT, UNITED STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, UNITED STATES FOREST SERVICE, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachment: #1 Notice and Consent)(adh, ) |
| Case Assigned to Judge Amit P. Mehta. (adh, ) |
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MINUTE ORDER granting #2 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Kristine M. Akland is hereby admitted pro hac vice to appear in this matter on behalf of Plaintiffs. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a). #Click for instructions Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 04/01/2020. (lcapm3)
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MINUTE ORDER granting #3 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. John Persell is hereby admitted pro hac vice to appear in this matter on behalf of Plaintiffs. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a). #Click for instructions Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 04/01/2020. (lcapm3)
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| Filing 9 REQUEST FOR SUMMONS TO ISSUE re #1 Complaint, filed by WESTERN WATERSHEDS PROJECT, YELLOWSTONE TO UINTAS CONNECTION, ALLIANCE FOR THE WILD ROCKIES. Related document: #1 Complaint, filed by ALLIANCE FOR THE WILD ROCKIES, WESTERN WATERSHEDS PROJECT, YELLOWSTONE TO UINTAS CONNECTION.(Bahr, David) |
| Filing 8 REQUEST FOR SUMMONS TO ISSUE re #1 Complaint, filed by WESTERN WATERSHEDS PROJECT, YELLOWSTONE TO UINTAS CONNECTION, ALLIANCE FOR THE WILD ROCKIES. Related document: #1 Complaint, filed by ALLIANCE FOR THE WILD ROCKIES, WESTERN WATERSHEDS PROJECT, YELLOWSTONE TO UINTAS CONNECTION. (Attachments: #1 Summons Proposed FWS Summons, #2 Summons Proposed USFS Summons, #3 Summons Proposed US Atty. Summons, #4 Summons Proposed AG Summons)(Bahr, David) |
| Filing 7 NOTICE OF RELATED CASE by ALLIANCE FOR THE WILD ROCKIES, WESTERN WATERSHEDS PROJECT, YELLOWSTONE TO UINTAS CONNECTION. Case related to Case No. 1:20-cv-00855. (Bahr, David) |
| Filing 6 LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests for Yellowstone to Uintas Connection by ALLIANCE FOR THE WILD ROCKIES, WESTERN WATERSHEDS PROJECT, YELLOWSTONE TO UINTAS CONNECTION (Bahr, David) |
| Filing 5 LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests for Alliance for the Wild Rockies by ALLIANCE FOR THE WILD ROCKIES, WESTERN WATERSHEDS PROJECT, YELLOWSTONE TO UINTAS CONNECTION (Bahr, David) |
| Filing 4 LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests for Western Watersheds Project by ALLIANCE FOR THE WILD ROCKIES, WESTERN WATERSHEDS PROJECT, YELLOWSTONE TO UINTAS CONNECTION (Bahr, David) |
| Filing 3 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- John Persell, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-6975023. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by ALLIANCE FOR THE WILD ROCKIES, WESTERN WATERSHEDS PROJECT, YELLOWSTONE TO UINTAS CONNECTION (Attachments: #1 Declaration Declaration of John Persell in Support of Motion to Appear PHV, #2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order Granting Motion to allow John Persell to Appear Pro Hac Vice)(Bahr, David) |
| Filing 2 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Kristine Akland, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-6974991. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by ALLIANCE FOR THE WILD ROCKIES, WESTERN WATERSHEDS PROJECT, YELLOWSTONE TO UINTAS CONNECTION (Attachments: #1 Declaration Declaration of Kristine Akland in Support of Motion to Appear PHV, #2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order Granting Motion to allow Kristine Akland to Appear Pro Hac Vice)(Bahr, David) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number ADCDC-6974565) filed by WESTERN WATERSHEDS PROJECT, YELLOWSTONE TO UINTAS CONNECTION, ALLIANCE FOR THE WILD ROCKIES. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Summons Berndhardt Summons, #3 Summons FWS Summons, #4 Summons US Atty Summons, #5 Summons AG Summons, #6 Summons USFS Summons)(Bahr, David) |
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