Klamath Tribes v. United States Bureau of Reclamation
Plaintiff: Klamath Tribes
Defendant: United States Bureau of Reclamation
Intervenor Defendant: Klamath Water Users Association
Amicus Curiae: Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermens Associations and Institute for Fisheries Resources
Intervenor: Klamath Irrigation District
Case Number: 1:2021cv00556
Filed: April 13, 2021
Court: US District Court for the District of Oregon
Presiding Judge: Mark D Clarke
Nature of Suit: Environmental Matters
Cause of Action: 16 U.S.C. § 1538
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
May 7, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 55 Scheduling Order by Magistrate Judge Mark D. Clarke regarding Certificate of Service #54 .U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Answer is due by 6/21/2021. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Mark D. Clarke. (jkm)
May 7, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 54 Certificate of Service by Klamath Tribes of Summons and Complaint Upon U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Filed by Klamath Tribes. (Weiner, Jay)
May 6, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 53 ORDER: Denying Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order #2 ; Denying Motion for a Preliminary Injunction #7 . Signed on 5/6/2021 by Judge Michael J. McShane. (plb)
May 5, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 52 ORDER: Granting Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice #49 . Pattie A. Goldman on behalf of Amici Curiae Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen's Associations and Institute for Fisheries Resources. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Mark D. Clarke. (jkm)
May 3, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 51 Notice of Correction by Clerk. A Clerical error has been discovered in the case record: The incorrect PDF was attached to motion #49 to appear pro hac vice. The following corrections were made to the record: The original filing was submitted on an outdated form and has been replaced with the current form.The Notice of Electronic Filing will be regenerated to all parties. (cw)
April 30, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 49 Unopposed Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pro Hac Vice admission requested by attorney Patti A. Goldman. Filing fee in the amount of $300 collected; Agency Tracking ID: AORDC-8064663. Filed by Institute for Fisheries Resources, Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermens Associations. (Attachments: #1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing) (Goldman, Patti) (Main Document 49 replaced on 5/3/2021) (cw).
April 29, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 48 Supplemental Brief in Opposition to Motions for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction. Filed by United States Bureau of Reclamation. (Related document(s): Motion for Temporary Restraining Order #2 , Motion for Preliminary Injunction #7 .) (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Stipulation to Stay Litigation, Yurok Tribe v. U.S. Bureau of Recl., et al., Civ. No. 3:19-cv-04405-WHO (N.D. Cal.)) (Williams, Robert)
April 29, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 47 Supplemental Brief ISO Motions for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction. Filed by Klamath Tribes. (Related document(s): Motion for Temporary Restraining Order #2 , Motion for Preliminary Injunction #7 .) (Weiner, Jay)
April 26, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 46 ORDER: Granting Motion to Appear as Amicus Curiae #33 . Ordered by Judge Michael J. McShane. (cp)
April 26, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 45 Scheduling Order by Judge Michael J. McShane: The Court requests Supplemental Briefing as follows: In a maximum of five pages, the Court would like the Bureau and the Tribes to address the Bureau's obligation to consult with the Services when it could not simultaneously stay within the boundaries of the Terms and Conditions of the 2019 NMFS BiOp and the 2020 USFWS BiOp. What does the obligation to consult with the Services require of the Bureau? Did the Bureau meet these obligations? Did the Bureau have an obligation to reinitiate formal consultation? Is the Bureau engaged in ongoing formal consultation with the Services? If the Court were to find that the Bureau did not meet their obligations to consult with the Services, how much time would the consultation process take? Supplemental briefing should be filed by noon Thursday, April 29, 2021. Ordered by Judge Michael J. McShane. (cp)
April 26, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 44 MINUTES of Proceedings: Motion Hearing Held regarding Motion for Temporary Restraining Order #2 and Motion for Preliminary Injunction #7 . Motion to Intervene #29 is granted. The Court finds it has jurisdiction under Section 9 of the Endangered Species Act. Jay D. Weiner present as counsel for plaintiff. Robert P. Williams and Thomas K. Snodgrass present as counsel for defendant. Paul Simmons, Nathan Reitmann and Christopher A. Lisieski present for intervenors. Court Reporter: Kellie Humiston. Judge Michael J. McShane presiding. (cp)
April 26, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 43 ORDER: Granting Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice #22 . John P. Kinsey on behalf of Intervenor, Klamath Irrigation District. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Mark D. Clarke. (jkm)
April 26, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 42 ORDER: Granting Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice #21 . Christopher A. Lisieski on behalf of Intervenor, Klamath Irrigation District. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Mark D. Clarke. (jkm)
April 26, 2021 Opinion or Order Clerk's Review of Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pro Hac Vice admission requested by attorney Christopher A. Lisieski. Filing fee in the amount of $300 collected; Agency Tracking ID: AORDC-8055429 #21 : Reviewed and Ready for Ruling. (jkm)
April 26, 2021 Opinion or Order Clerk's Review of Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pro Hac Vice admission requested by attorney John P. Kinsey. Filing fee in the amount of $300 collected; Agency Tracking ID: AORDC-8055438 #22 : Reviewed and Ready for Ruling. (jkm)
April 25, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 41 Notice of Appearance of Karl G. Anuta appearing on behalf of Institute for Fisheries Resources, Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermens Associations Filed by on behalf of Institute for Fisheries Resources, Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermens Associations. (Anuta, Karl)
April 23, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 40 Certificate of Service by Klamath Water Users Association of Response to Motion #36 , Response in Opposition to Motion #35 Filed by Klamath Water Users Association. (Simmons, Paul)
April 23, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 39 Declaration of Paul Simmons in support of KWUA Opposition to motion for TRO and preliminary injunction. Filed by Klamath Water Users Association. (Related document(s): Response in Opposition to Motion #35 .) (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit F, #7 Exhibit G, #8 Exhibit H, #9 Exhibit I, #10 Exhibit J) (Simmons, Paul)
April 23, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 38 Declaration of Brad Kirby in support of KWUA Opposition to motion for TRO and preliminary injunction. Filed by Klamath Water Users Association. (Related document(s): Response in Opposition to Motion #35 .) (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit F, #7 Exhibit G) (Simmons, Paul)
April 23, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 37 Declaration of Mark Johnson in support of KWUA Opposition to motion for TRO and preliminary injunction. Filed by Klamath Water Users Association. (Related document(s): Response in Opposition to Motion #35 .) (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E) (Simmons, Paul)
April 23, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 36 Response Objections to Evidence to Motion for Temporary Restraining Order #2 , Motion for Preliminary Injunction #7 . Filed by Klamath Water Users Association. (Simmons, Paul)
April 23, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 35 Response in Opposition to Motion for Temporary Restraining Order #2 , Motion for Preliminary Injunction #7 . Filed by Klamath Water Users Association. (Simmons, Paul)
April 23, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 34 Declaration of Marrianne Galli (Certificate of Service). Filed by Klamath Tribes. (Related document(s): Request for Judicial Notice,, #24 .) (Weiner, Jay)
April 23, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 33 Motion to Appear as Amicus Curiae . Filed by Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermens Associations, Institute for Fisheries Resources. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Document Amicus Brief, #2 Attachment Declaration of Michael Belchik in Support of Amicus Brief, #3 Attachment Declaration of Thomas Hardy in Support of Amicus Brief, #4 Attachment Declaration of Dave Hillemeier in Support of Amicus Brief, #5 Attachment Declaration of Glen H. Spain in Support of Amicus Brief) (Anuta, Karl)
April 23, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 32 Declaration of Veronica Kearney (Certificate of Service). Filed by Klamath Irrigation District. (Related document(s): Memorandum in Opposition #28 .) (Lisieski, Christopher)
April 23, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 31 Declaration of Gene Souza in Support of Partial Opposition to Klamath Tribe's Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. Filed by Klamath Irrigation District. (Related document(s): Memorandum in Opposition #28 .) (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A) (Lisieski, Christopher)
April 23, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 30 Declaration of Nathan R. Reitmann in Support of Motion to Intervene and Partial Opposition to Klamath Tribe's Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. Filed by Klamath Irrigation District. (Related document(s): Memorandum in Opposition #28 .) (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A (Part 1 of 2), #2 Exhibit A (Part 2 of 2), #3 Exhibit B, #4 Exhibit C, #5 Exhibit D, #6 Exhibit E) (Lisieski, Christopher)
April 23, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 29 Motion to Intervene . Oral Argument requested.Expedited Hearing requested. Filed by Klamath Irrigation District. (Lisieski, Christopher)
April 23, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 28 Memorandum in Opposition (Partial) to Motion for Temporary Restraining Order #2 ORAL ARGUMENT requested. Filed by Klamath Irrigation District. (Lisieski, Christopher)
April 23, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 27 Notice of Appearance of Nathan R. Reitmann on behalf of Klamath Irrigation District Filed by Klamath Irrigation District. (Lisieski, Christopher)
April 23, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 26 Notice of Appearance of Paul S. Simmons appearing on behalf of Klamath Water Users Association Filed by on behalf of Klamath Water Users Association. (Simmons, Paul)
April 23, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 25 Response in Opposition to Motion for Temporary Restraining Order #2 , Motion for Preliminary Injunction #7 . Filed by United States Bureau of Reclamation. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 4/22/2021 email from Cordalis to Williams) (Williams, Robert)
April 23, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 24 Stipulated Request for Judicial Notice of Documents Regarding Motions for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction Motion for Temporary Restraining Order #2 , Motion for Preliminary Injunction #7 . Filed by Klamath Tribes. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exh. 1, #2 Exhibit Exh. 2, #3 Exhibit Exh. 3, #4 Exhibit Exh. 4, #5 Exhibit Exh. 5, #6 Exhibit Exh. 6, #7 Exhibit Exh. 7, #8 Exhibit Exh. 8, #9 Exhibit Exh. 9, #10 Exhibit Exh. 10, #11 Exhibit Exh. 11, #12 Exhibit Exh. 12, #13 Exhibit Exh. 13, #14 Exhibit Exh. 14, #15 Exhibit Exh. 15, #16 Exhibit Exh. 16, #17 Exhibit Exh. 17, #18 Exhibit Exh. 18, #19 Exhibit Exh. 19) (Weiner, Jay)
April 23, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 23 Declaration of Alex Gonyaw ISO Motions for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction. Filed by Klamath Tribes. (Related document(s): Order on motion for Leave 20 .) (Weiner, Jay)
April 23, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 22 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pro Hac Vice admission requested by attorney John P. Kinsey. Filing fee in the amount of $300 collected; Agency Tracking ID: AORDC-8055438. Filed by Klamath Irrigation District. (Lisieski, Christopher)
April 23, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 21 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pro Hac Vice admission requested by attorney Christopher A. Lisieski. Filing fee in the amount of $300 collected; Agency Tracking ID: AORDC-8055429. Filed by Klamath Irrigation District. (Lisieski, Christopher)
April 23, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 20 ORDER: Granting Motion for Leave to File Supplemental Declaration 17 . Ordered by Judge Michael J. McShane. (cp)
April 23, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 18 ORDER: Granting Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice #15 . Ordered by Magistrate Judge Mark D. Clarke. (rsm)
April 22, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 19 ORDER: Granting Klamath Water Users Association's Motion to Intervene #13 . Signed on 04/22/2021 by Magistrate Judge Mark D. Clarke. (rsm)
April 22, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 16 ORDER: Granting Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice #14 admission requested by attorney Brittany K Johnson. Filing fee in the amount of $300 collected. Ordered by Judge Michael J. McShane. (cp)
April 22, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 15 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pro Hac Vice admission requested by attorney Daniel F. McCarl. Filing fee in the amount of $300 collected; Agency Tracking ID: AORDC-8053498. Filed by Klamath Water Users Association. (McCarl, Daniel)
April 22, 2021 Opinion or Order Clerk's Review of Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pro Hac Vice admission requested by attorney Daniel F. McCarl. Filing fee in the amount of $300 collected; Agency Tracking ID: AORDC-8053498 #15 : Reviewed and Ready for Ruling. (ecp)
April 22, 2021 Opinion or Order Clerk's Review of Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pro Hac Vice admission requested by attorney Brittany K Johnson. Filing fee in the amount of $300 collected; Agency Tracking ID: AORDC-8050232 #14 : Reviewed and Ready for Ruling. (ecp)
April 21, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 14 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pro Hac Vice admission requested by attorney Brittany K Johnson. Filing fee in the amount of $300 collected; Agency Tracking ID: AORDC-8050232. Filed by Klamath Water Users Association. (Johnson, Brittany)
April 21, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 13 Motion to Intervene . Filed by Klamath Water Users Association. (Attachments: #1 Attachment 1, #2 Attachment DuVal Declaration, #3 Proposed Order, #4 Certificate of Service) (Deitchman, Richard)
April 16, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 12 Scheduling Order by Judge Michael J. McShane: Oral Argument regarding Motion for Temporary Restraining Order #2 and Motion for Preliminary Injunction #7 is set for 4/26/2021 at 09:00AM in Eugene by video conference before Judge Michael J. McShane. Defendant's Response is due by 4/23/2021. Ordered by Judge Michael J. McShane. (cp)
April 14, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 11 Summons Issued Electronically as to United States Bureau of Reclamation. NOTICE: Counsel shall print and serve the summonses and all documents issued by the Clerk at the time of filing upon all named parties in accordance with Local Rule 3-5. (rsm)
April 14, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 10 Amended Proposed Summons Filed by Klamath Tribes. (Weiner, Jay)
April 14, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 9 Scheduling Order by Magistrate Judge Mark D. Clarke. Consent to Jurisdiction by a Magistrate Judge, if any, is to be filed by 8/12/2021. Dispositive Motions are due by 9/13/2021. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Mark D. Clarke. (rsm)
April 14, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 8 Notice of Case Assignment to Magistrate Judge Mark D. Clarke and Discovery and Pretrial Scheduling Order. NOTICE: Counsel shall print and serve the summonses and all documents issued by the Clerk at the time of filing upon all named parties in accordance with Local Rule 3-5. Discovery is to be completed by 8/12/2021. Joint Alternate Dispute Resolution Report is due by 9/13/2021. Pretrial Order is due by 9/13/2021. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Mark D. Clarke. (rsm)
April 13, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 7 Motion for Preliminary Injunction . Oral Argument requested. Filed by Klamath Tribes. (Weiner, Jay)
April 13, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 6 Declaration of Mark Buettner . Filed by Klamath Tribes. (Related document(s): Motion for Temporary Restraining Order #2 .) (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit F, #7 Exhibit G, #8 Exhibit H) (Weiner, Jay)
April 13, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 5 Declaration of Donald C. Gentry . Filed by Klamath Tribes. (Related document(s): Motion for Temporary Restraining Order #2 .) (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C) (Weiner, Jay)
April 13, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 4 Declaration of Jay D. Weiner . Filed by Klamath Tribes. (Related document(s): Motion for Temporary Restraining Order #2 .) (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1) (Weiner, Jay)
April 13, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 3 Request for Judicial Notice Motion for Temporary Restraining Order #2 . Filed by Klamath Tribes. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2) (Weiner, Jay)
April 13, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order . Oral Argument requested.Expedited Hearing requested. Filed by Klamath Tribes. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Weiner, Jay)
April 13, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 1 Complaint. Filing fee in the amount of $402 collected. Agency Tracking ID: AORDC-8037623 Jury Trial Requested: No. Filed by Klamath Tribes against United States Bureau of Reclamation (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Proposed Summons). (Weiner, Jay)

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Plaintiff: Klamath Tribes
Represented By: Jay D. Weiner
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Defendant: United States Bureau of Reclamation
Represented By: Thomas K. Snodgrass
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Intervenor defendant: Klamath Water Users Association
Represented By: Daniel F McCarl
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