Dalton Trucking, Inc. v. EPA

<> Dalton Trucking, Inc. v. EPA - 12/18/15. In the U.S. Court of Appeals D.C. Circuit, Case No. 12/18/15. In the U.S. Court of Appeals D.C. Circuit, Case No. 13-1283 & 13-1287. Cases involve a final decision by EPA regarding California regulations intended to reduce emissions of particulate matter and oxides of nitrogen from in-use nonroad diesel engines -- concerns were raised regarding venue between the D.C. Circuit or the Ninth Circuit.      The Panel ruled: Petitioners claim that because EPA's decision does not satisfy either of the statutory avenues for filing in the D.C. Circuit, venue is not proper in this court. We agree. We therefore dismiss the petitions for review."

 

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Friends of Animals v. Dan Ashe

<> Friends of Animals v. Dan Ashe - 12/22/15. In the U.S. Court of Appeals D.C. Circuit, Case No. 14-5172. The case involves the Endangered Species Act and a 2012 petition from . Friends of Animals to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to list certain species of sturgeon as endangered or threatened -- The Service extensively delayed required responses and Friends brought suit, but did not give the required 60 day notice.      The Panel said and ruled: "The District Court held that Friends of Animals did not give the Service adequate notice before suing. The District Court therefore dismissed the complaint. We affirm."

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