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Judicial Watch v. U.S. Department of Energy

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Filing year
2010
Status
Complaint filed.
Docket number
10-cv-246
Court/admin entity
United StatesUnited States Federal CourtsUnited States District Court for the District of Columbia (D.D.C.)
Case category
Federal Statutory Claims (US)Freedom of Information Act (US)Lawsuits Brought by Plaintiffs Aligned with Industry Interests (US)
Principal law
United StatesFreedom of Information Act (FOIA)
At issue
Request for documents related to White House “climate czar” Carol Browner’s role in U.S. climate policy.
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Documents

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02/18/2010
Complaint filed.
A government watchdog group filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit against the Department of Energy and the EPA seeking documents related to White House “climate czar” Carol Browner’s part in crafting U.S. climate policy. The group asked the agencies to turn over records of any communication, contact or correspondence between Browner and the Dept. of Energy or EPA pertaining to White House negotiations with the auto industry and the State of California on fuel standards and auto emissions standards between January 20, 2009 and June 1, 2009, and additional negotiations pertaining to a proposed cap-and-trade scheme to limit greenhouse gas emissions from between June 2009 and October 2009.
Complaint

Summary

Request for documents related to White House “climate czar” Carol Browner’s role in U.S. climate policy.

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Policy instrument
Renewable energy
Economic sector
Finance