FRIENDS OF THE EARTH et al v. HAALAND et al
| FRIENDS OF THE EARTH, HEALTHY GULF, SIERRA CLUB and CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY |
| DEBRA HAALAND, LAURA DANIEL-DAVIS, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR, BUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT and DEBRA A. HAALAND |
| AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE |
| STATE OF LOUISIANA |
| 1:2021cv02317 |
| August 31, 2021 |
| US District Court for the District of Columbia |
| Rudolph Contreras |
| Environmental Matters |
| 05 U.S.C. § 0701 |
| None |
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Filing 40
Case randomly reassigned to Judge Rudolph Contreras. Judge Randolph D. Moss is no longer assigned to the case. (rj)
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Filing 39
REPLY to opposition to motion re #31 MOTION to Intervene filed by AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE. (Breckinridge, Alexander)
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Randolph D. Moss: Telephonic Status Conference held on 10/22/2021. Issues addressed; Order forthcoming. (Court Reporter: Jeff Hook.) (kt)
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Filing 38
RESPONSE re #31 MOTION to Intervene filed by BUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT, LAURA DANIEL-DAVIS, DEBRA A. HAALAND, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR. (Hajek, Luther)
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Randolph D. Moss: Telephonic Status Conference held on 10/20/2021. A further Status Conference is set for 10/22/2021, at 10:30 AM, by telephone, before Judge Randolph D. Moss. The parties shall use the same teleconference number and access code. (Court Reporter: Jeff Hook.) (kt)
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MINUTE ORDER: Upon the Court's own motion, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall appear for a telephonic status conference on October 20, 2021, at 11 a.m. The parties and proposed intervenor shall be prepared to discuss the application of Canons 3(C)(1)(c) and 3(D) of the Code of Conduct for United States Judges to this matter. The Deputy Clerk will provide the parties and proposed intervenor with access information or the teleconference. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 10/19/2021. (lcrdm3)
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Filing 37
RESPONSE re #31 MOTION to Intervene filed by CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY, FRIENDS OF THE EARTH, HEALTHY GULF, SIERRA CLUB. (Hardy, Brettny)
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Filing 36
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Jonathan A Hunter, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-8801488. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE. (Breckinridge, Alexander)
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Filing 35
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Sarah Y Dicharry, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-8801472. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE. (Breckinridge, Alexander)
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Filing 34
MOTION for Summary Judgment by CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY, FRIENDS OF THE EARTH, HEALTHY GULF, SIERRA CLUB. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support, #2 Declaration of Athan Manuel, #3 Declaration of Hallie Templeton, #4 Declaration of Kenneth Saxon, #5 Declaration of Louis Skrmetta, #6 Declaration of Peter Galvin, #7 Declaration of Robert Wiygul, #8 Declaration of Todd Steiner, #9 Declaration of Brettny Hardy, #10 Exhibit 1 to Hardy Decl., #11 Exhibit 2 to Hardy Decl., #12 Exhibit 3 to Hardy Decl., #13 Exhibit 4 to Hardy Decl., #14 Exhibit 5 to Hardy Decl., #15 Exhibit 6 to Hardy Decl., #16 Exhibit 7 to Hardy Decl., #17 Exhibit 8 to Hardy Decl., #18 Exhibit 9 to Hardy Decl., #19 Exhibit 10 to Hardy Decl., #20 Exhibit 11 to Hardy Decl., #21 Exhibit 12 to Hardy Decl., #22 Exhibit 13 to Hardy Decl., #23 Exhibit 14 to Hardy Decl., #24 Exhibit 15 to Hardy Decl., #25 Exhibit 16 to Hardy Decl., #26 Exhibit 17 to Hardy Decl., #27 Exhibit 18 to Hardy Decl., #28 Exhibit 19 to Hardy Decl., #29 Exhibit 20 to Hardy Decl., #30 Exhibit 21 to Hardy Decl., #31 Exhibit 22 to Hardy Decl., #32 Declaration of Kristen Monsell, #33 Exhibit 23 to Monsell Decl., #34 Exhibit 24 to Monsell Decl., #35 Exhibit 25 to Monsell Decl., #36 Exhibit 26 to Monsell Decl., #37 Exhibit 27 to Monsell Decl., #38 Exhibit 28 to Monsell Decl., #39 Exhibit 29 to Monsell Decl., #40 Declaration of William L. Foster II, #41 Text of Proposed Order)(Hardy, Brettny)
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Filing 33
REPLY to opposition to motion re #25 MOTION to Transfer Case filed by STATE OF LOUISIANA. (Murrill, Elizabeth)
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Filing 32
LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE (Breckinridge, Alexander)
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Filing 31
MOTION to Intervene by AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Exhibit, #3 Text of Proposed Order)(Breckinridge, Alexander)
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Filing 30
ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD by BUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT, LAURA DANIEL-DAVIS, DEBRA A. HAALAND, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR. (Attachments: #1 Administrative Record Index, #2 Administrative Record Certification)(Hajek, Luther)
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Filing 29
RESPONSE re #25 MOTION to Transfer Case filed by CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY, FRIENDS OF THE EARTH, HEALTHY GULF, SIERRA CLUB. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order, #2 Declaration of Shana Emile, #3 Exhibit 1 to Emile Decl., #4 Exhibit 2 to Emile Decl., #5 Exhibit 3 to Emile Decl., #6 Exhibit 4 to Emile Decl., #7 Exhibit 5 to Emile Decl., #8 Exhibit 6 to Emile Decl., #9 Exhibit 7 to Emile Decl., #10 Exhibit 8 to Emile Decl., #11 Exhibit 9 to Emile Decl., #12 Exhibit 10 to Emile Decl., #13 Exhibit 11 to Emile Decl., #14 Exhibit 12 to Emile Decl., #15 Exhibit 13 to Emile Decl., #16 Exhibit 14 to Emile Decl., #17 Exhibit 15 to Emile Decl., #18 Exhibit 16 to Emile Decl., #19 Declaration of Athan Manuel, #20 Declaration of Cynthia Sarthou, #21 Declaration of Hallie Templeton, #22 Declaration of Kristen Monsell)(Emile, Shana)
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Filing 28
Memorandum in opposition to re #25 MOTION to Transfer Case filed by BUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT, LAURA DANIEL-DAVIS, DEBRA A. HAALAND, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Exhibit, #3 Exhibit, #4 Exhibit, #5 Exhibit, #6 Exhibit, #7 Exhibit, #8 Exhibit, #9 Exhibit, #10 Exhibit)(Hajek, Luther)
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Filing 27
NOTICE of Appearance by Joseph Scott St. John on behalf of STATE OF LOUISIANA (St. John, Joseph)
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Filing 25
MOTION to Transfer Case by STATE OF LOUISIANA. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Murrill, Elizabeth)
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Filing 26
ANSWER to Complaint by STATE OF LOUISIANA.(ztd)
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Filing 24
ORDER: For the reasons provided in the attached Order, it is hereby ORDERED that Louisiana's motion to intervene, Dkt. #13 , is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that (1) Louisiana shall file its motion to transfer on or before September 27, 2021; (2) Plaintiffs and the federal Defendants shall file their oppositions to the motion to transfer on or before October 6, 2021; (3) Louisiana shall file its reply in support of its motion to transfer on or before October 8, 2021; (4) the federal Defendants shall serve the administrative record on the parties and file a corresponding index with the Court on or before October 8, 2021; (5) Plaintiffs shall file their motion for summary judgment on or before October 13, 2021; (6) the federal Defendants and Louisiana shall file their oppositions to Plaintiffs' motion for summary judgment and their cross-motions for summary judgment, if any, on or before November 10, 2021; (7) Plaintiffs shall file their opposition to any cross-motions for summary judgment and their reply in support of their motion for summary judgment on or before November 24, 2021; (8) the federal Defendants and Louisiana shall file their replies in support of their cross-motions for summary judgment on or before December 10, 2021; and (9) Plaintiffs shall file a joint appendix on or before December 16, 2021. See document for details. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 09/22/2021. (lcrdm3)
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Filing 23
REPLY in Support of Louisiana's #13 Motion to Intervene filed by STATE OF LOUISIANA. (Murrill, Elizabeth) Modified on 9/21/2021 (ztd).
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Filing 22
Joint STATUS REPORT by all Parties including by CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY, FRIENDS OF THE EARTH, HEALTHY GULF, SIERRA CLUB. (Hardy, Brettny)
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Filing 21
RESPONSE re #13 MOTION to Intervene filed by CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY, FRIENDS OF THE EARTH, HEALTHY GULF, SIERRA CLUB. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1)(Hardy, Brettny)
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Filing 20
RESPONSE re #13 MOTION to Intervene filed by BUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT, LAURA DANIEL-DAVIS, DEBRA HAALAND, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Exhibit, #3 Exhibit, #4 Exhibit)(Hajek, Luther)
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Filing 19
STATUS REPORT by BUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT, LAURA DANIEL-DAVIS, DEBRA HAALAND, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Bernadette Thomas)(Hajek, Luther)
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Filing 18
TRANSCRIPT OF TELEPHONIC STATUS CONFERENCE before Judge Randolph D. Moss held on September 14, 2021. Page Numbers: 1 - 48. Date of Issuance: September 16, 2021. Court Reporter: Jeff Hook. Telephone number: 202-354-3373. Transcripts may be ordered by submitting the #Transcript Order FormFor the first 90 days after this filing date, the transcript may be viewed at the courthouse at a public terminal or purchased from the court reporter referenced above. After 90 days, the transcript may be accessed via PACER. Other transcript formats, (multi-page, condensed, CD or ASCII) may be purchased from the court reporter.NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have twenty-one days to file with the court and the court reporter any request to redact personal identifiers from this transcript. If no such requests are filed, the transcript will be made available to the public via PACER without redaction after 90 days. The policy, which includes the five personal identifiers specifically covered, is located on our website at www.dcd.uscourts.gov. Redaction Request due 10/7/2021. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 10/17/2021. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 12/15/2021.(Hook, Jeff)
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Filing 17
RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. BUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT served on 9/9/2021; LAURA DANIEL-DAVIS served on 9/9/2021; DEBRA HAALAND served on 9/9/2021; U.S. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR served on 9/13/2021 (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service on Laura Daniel-Davis, #2 Proof of Service on BOEM, #3 Proof of Service on Dept. of Interior)(Hardy, Brettny)
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Filing 16
RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 9/10/21. (Hardy, Brettny)
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Filing 15
RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 9/8/2021. Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 11/7/2021. (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service via Certified Mail on Channing Phillips)(Hardy, Brettny)
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RESOLVED.....NOTICE of Provisional/Government Not Certified Status re #13 MOTION to Intervene by State of Louisiana. (Murrill, Elizabeth).Your attorney renewal/government certification has not been received. As a result, your membership with the U.S. District & Bankruptcy Courts for the District of Columbia is not in good standing, and you are not permitted to file. Pursuant to Local Civil Rule 83.9, you must immediately correct your membership status by following the appropriate instructions on this page of our website: https://www.dcd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions-and-renewal-information. Please be advised that the presiding judge in this case has been notified that you are currently not in good standing to file in this court. Renewal Due by 9/21/2021. (znmw) Modified on 9/16/2021 (znmw).
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Randolph D. Moss: Telephonic Status Conference held on 9/14/2021. For the reasons stated on the record, the federal defendants shall file a status report by close of business on 9/17/2021; The parties shall file their non-opposition or opposition by 9/17/2021; Joint Status Report due by 9/20/2021. (Court Reporter: Jeff Hook.) (kt)
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Filing 14
RESPONSE re #11 MOTION for Hearing filed by BUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT, LAURA DANIEL-DAVIS, DEBRA HAALAND, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Exhibit)(Hajek, Luther)
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Filing 13
MOTION to Intervene by State of Louisiana. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order, #2 Proposed Answer)(Murrill, Elizabeth)
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Filing 12
NOTICE of Appearance by Luther L. Hajek on behalf of All Defendants (Hajek, Luther)
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Set/Reset Hearings: Status Conference set for 9/14/2021, at 11:00 AM, by telephone, before Judge Randolph D. Moss. (kt)
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Filing 11
MOTION FOR HEARING Notice Requesting Pre-Motion Conference by CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY, FRIENDS OF THE EARTH, HEALTHY GULF, SIERRA CLUB (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Service)(Hardy, Brettny) Modified event title on 9/9/2021 (znmw).
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MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of Plaintiffs' notice requesting pre-motion conference, Dkt. #11 , and in light of Plaintiffs' indication that the lease sale they seek to challenge may "take place as early as October," Dkt. 11 at 2, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall appear for a telephonic status conference on September 14, 2021, at 11:00 a.m., to discuss how best to proceed in this matter. The Deputy Clerk of Court will provide the parties with access information for the telephonic hearing. The Court notes that counsel for the government has yet to appear, and so it is further ORDERED that counsel for Plaintiffs shall identify counsel for the government and make them aware of this order prior to the upcoming status conference. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 09/08/2021. (lcrdm3)
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Filing 10
NOTICE of Appearance by Shana Emile on behalf of CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY, FRIENDS OF THE EARTH, HEALTHY GULF, SIERRA CLUB (Emile, Shana)
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Filing 9
NOTICE of Appearance by Brettny Elaine Hardy on behalf of CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY, FRIENDS OF THE EARTH, HEALTHY GULF, SIERRA CLUB (Hardy, Brettny)
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Filing 8
SUMMONS (6) Issued Electronically as to BUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT, LAURA DANIEL-DAVIS, DEBRA HAALAND, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: #1 Notice and Consent)(adh, )
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MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of Plaintiffs' motion to appear pro hac vice, Dkt. #7 , it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that Shana E. Emile is hereby granted leave to appear pro hac vice in this case. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCrR 44.5(a). #Click here for instructions . Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 09/01/2021. (lcrdm3)
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MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of Plaintiffs' motion to appear pro hac vice, Dkt. #6 , it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that Brettny Hardy is hereby granted leave to appear pro hac vice in this case. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCrR 44.5(a). #Click here for instructions< /a<. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 09/01/2021. (lcrdm3)
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Case Assigned to Judge Randolph D. Moss. (adh, )
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Filing 7
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Shana E. Emile, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-8703691. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY, FRIENDS OF THE EARTH, HEALTHY GULF, SIERRA CLUB. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of Shana E. Emile, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Mashuda, Stephen)
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Filing 6
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Brettny Hardy, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-8703689. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY, FRIENDS OF THE EARTH, HEALTHY GULF, SIERRA CLUB. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of Brettny Hardy, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Mashuda, Stephen)
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Filing 5
LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by SIERRA CLUB (Mashuda, Stephen)
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Filing 4
LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by HEALTHY GULF (Mashuda, Stephen)
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Filing 3
LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY (Mashuda, Stephen)
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Filing 2
LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by FRIENDS OF THE EARTH (Mashuda, Stephen)
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Filing 1
COMPLAINT for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief against BUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT, LAURA DANIEL-DAVIS, DEBRA HAALAND, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number ADCDC-8703654) filed by FRIENDS OF THE EARTH, CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY, SIERRA CLUB, HEALTHY GULF. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Summons to Debra Haaland, #3 Summons to Laura Daniel-Davis, #4 Summons to Department of Interior, #5 Summons to Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, #6 Summons to U.S. Attorney, #7 Summons to U.S. Attorney General)(Mashuda, Stephen)
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