Center for Biological Diversity et al v. U.S. Forest Service et al
Plaintiff: Center for Biological Diversity, Heartwood, Ohio Environmental Council and Sierra Club
Defendant: U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Bureau of Land Management, Thomas Tidwell and Michael Nedd
Case Number: 2:2017cv00372
Filed: May 2, 2017
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
Office: Columbus Office
County: MONROE
Presiding Judge: Kimberly A. Jolson
Presiding Judge: Michael H. Watson
Nature of Suit: Environmental Matters
Cause of Action: 05 U.S.C. ยง 551
Jury Demanded By: None

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March 8, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 118 OPINION AND ORDER: The Court REMANDS BLM's 2016 EA and corresponding FONSI and USFS's consent to lease to undergo revised NEPA analysis; ENJOINS BLM from issuing any new APDs for development of leases at issue and raised in Plaintiffs' Complaint during the pendency of the NEPA review on remand; ENJOINS water withdrawal from the Little Muskingum River for any drilling that is occurring pursuant to the already approved APO on the leased parcels; and ENJOINS any further surface distu rbing activities on the leased parcels pending a decision on remand. This Order shall remain in effect until Agency Defendants complete their NEPA analysis in accordance with this Court's previous 110 Opinion and Order. The Clerk is DIRECTED to enter final judgment and close this case. Signed by Judge Michael H. Watson on 3/8/2021. (er)
September 29, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 52 ORDER granting 38 Motion to Intervene. It is ORDERED that the Association be limited to filing separate motions, responsive filings, or briefs only to raise arguments or issues that the original Defendants fail to include in their filings. The Association shall also certify compliance with this condition in conjunction with each filing. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kimberly A. Jolson on 9/29/2017. (ew)
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Plaintiff: Center for Biological Diversity
Represented By: Diana M. Dascalu-Joffe
Represented By: Nathan G Johnson
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Plaintiff: Heartwood
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Plaintiff: Ohio Environmental Council
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Plaintiff: Sierra Club
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Defendant: U.S. Forest Service
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Defendant: U.S. Bureau of Land Management
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Defendant: Thomas Tidwell
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Defendant: Michael Nedd
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