Center for Biological Diversity et al v. U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service et al

Filing 71

STIPULATION AND ORDER re 70 STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER Regarding Remedy filed by Center for Biological Diversity, Environmental Protection Information Center. Signed by Judge Jon S. Tigar on May 3, 2017. (wsn, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/3/2017)

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
SAN FRANCISCO DIVISION

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CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY, et al., ) Case No.: 3:15-cv-05754-JST
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Plaintiffs,
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) [PROPOSED] STIPULATED ORDER
vs.
) REGARDING REMEDY
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U.S. FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE, et al.,
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Defendants,
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and
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SISKIYOU COUNTY, et al.,
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Defendant Intervenors.
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WHEREAS, this Court ordered the parties to file a proposed stipulated order setting a

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deadline of October 1, 2018 for a revised 12-month finding for the coastal marten in accordance with

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section 4(b)(3)(B) of the Endangered Species Act (“ESA”), 16 U.S.C. § 1533(b)(3)(B);

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WHEREAS, Defendants’ and Defendant-Intervenors’ understanding is that this stipulated

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order shall have no effect on Defendants’ and Defendant-Intervenors’ right to timely appeal this

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Court’s March 28, 2017, Order Re: Summary Judgment (ECF Doc. 64);

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WHEREAS, Defendants’ understanding is that this stipulated order shall not be interpreted

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as, or constitute a commitment or requirement that Defendants are obligated to spend funds in

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violation of the Anti-Deficiency Act, 31 U.S.C. § 1341, or any other law or regulation;
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NOW THEREFORE, it is hereby STIPULATED AND ORDERED:

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The United States Fish and Wildlife Service’s April 7, 2015, finding that the coastal marten

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does not warrant listing as a threatened or endangered species under the ESA is hereby set aside and

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remanded for reconsideration consistent with the Court’s March 28, 2017, Order Re: Summary

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Judgment (ECF Doc. 64). By no later than October 1, 2018, Defendants shall submit for publication

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in the Federal Register a revised 12-month finding for the coastal marten in accordance with section

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4(b)(3)(B) of the ESA, 16 U.S.C. § 1533(b)(3)(B).

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IT IS SO STIPULATED.
STACEY P. GEIS (CA Bar No. 181444)
[e-mail]

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/s/ Gregory C. Loarie
GREGORY C. LOARIE
[e-mail]
EARTHJUSTICE
50 California Street, Suite 500
San Francisco, CA 94111
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

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Attorneys for Plaintiffs

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JEFFREY H. WOOD, Acting Assistant Attorney
General
Environment & Natural Resources Division
SETH M. BARSKY, Chief
MEREDITH L. FLAX, Assistant Chief

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Dated: May 3, 2017

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Dated: May 3, 2017

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/s/ Nicole M. Smith
NICOLE M. SMITH, Trial Attorney
CA Bar Number 303629
U.S. Department of Justice
Environment & Natural Resources Division
Wildlife & Marine Resources Section
Ben Franklin Station, P.O. Box 7611
Washington, D.C. 20044-7611
Telephone: [phone]
Facsimile: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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Attorneys for Federal Defendants

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Dated: May 3, 2017

/s/ Lawson E. Fite
Lawson E. Fite (Ore. Bar #055573)
Pro Hac Vice
American Forest Resource Council

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5100 S.W. Macadam, Suite 350
Portland, Oregon 97239
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]

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Dennis L. Porter (SBN 67176)
Attorney at Law
8120 36th Avenue
Sacramento, California 95824-2304
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]

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Attorneys for Defendant-Intervenors

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IT IS SO ORDERED.
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Dated:

May 3, 2017
Hon. Jon S. Tigar
United States District Court Judge

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