Western Energy Alliance et al v. U.S. Department of the Interior et al

Filing 56

ORDER by Magistrate Judge Charles S. Miller, Jr. granting 52 Motion to Withdraw as Amici Curiae by Idaho Power Company and PacifiCorp. (BG)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF NORTH DAKOTA
Western Energy Alliance and North Dakota )
Petroleum Council,
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Plaintiffs,
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vs.
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U.S. Department of Interior, Sally Jewel,
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in her official capacity as Secretary, et. al., )
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Defendants.
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ORDER

Case No. 1:16-cv-112

On November 7, 2016, the court issued an order converting the status of Idaho Power
Company and PacifiCorp (“the Utilities”)—which had been previously granted status as
defendant-intervenors—to one of amici curiae, in light of amendments to Plaintiffs’ complaint that
eliminated claims directly challenging the Utilities’ interests in certain renewable energy
transmission line projects. On January 25, 2017, the Utilities filed a “Motion to Withdraw as Amici
Curiae.” The court GRANTS the motion (Docket No. 52) and authorizes the Utilities to withdraw.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
Dated this 2nd day of February, 2017.
/s/ Charles S. Miller, Jr.
Charles S. Miller, Jr., Magistrate Judge
United States District Court