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Nature of Suit Code: 893
Nature of Suit: Environmental Matters
Cause of Action: 42:4321 Review of Agency Action-Environment

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STIPULATION REGARDING 

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

SACRAMENTO DIVISION

CONSERVATION CONGRESS, ) Case No. 05-cv-00093 DFL JFM

KLAMATH FOREST ALLIANCE and )

CITIZENS FOR BETTER FORESTRY )

) STIPULATION REGARDING

Plaintiffs, ) ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND COSTS

) CLAIMED AND [PROPOSED]

v. ) ORDER

)

UNITES STATES FOREST SERVICE, )

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)

Defendants. )

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This stipulation is entered into by and between Plaintiffs Conservation Congress,

Klamath Forest Alliance, and Citizens for Better Forestry (“Plaintiffs”), and Defendant United

States Forest Service (“Federal Defendant”).

RECITALS

WHEREAS, on June 30, 2005, this Court entered Final Judgment in favor of the

Plaintiffs, and against Federal Defendant; and

WHEREAS, on August 24, 2005, the parties initiated good faith negotiations in

furtherance of their common interest to resolve amicably the amount of potential recoverable

attorney’s fees and costs subject to the Equal Access to Justice Act (“EAJA”), § 2414(d).

NOW, THEREFORE, this stipulation is entered for the sole purpose of resolving

amicably, and without need for further litigation, Plaintiffs’ claim for an award of all attorney

fees and costs incurred by Plaintiffs in this case. Accordingly, the parties mutually stipulate as

follows:

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STIPULATION

1. Plaintiffs agree to reduce and limit any and all claims for such fees and/or costs

incurred in this District Court to thirty six thousand, eight hundred and eighty three dollars and

sixty eight cents ($36,883.68), and Federal Defendant agrees not to dispute that Plaintiffs

incurred thirty six thousand, eight hundred and eighty three dollars and sixty eight cents

($36,883.68), in potentially-recoverable attorney’s fees and costs.

2. Federal Defendant agrees to pay thirty six thousand, eight hundred and eighty

three dollars and sixty eight cents ($36,883.68) in attorney’s fees and costs to Plaintiffs within a

reasonable time frame, given the impact of hurricane Katrina on the National Finance Center, of

the Court’s approval of this Stipulation. Federal Defendants agrees to submit all necessary

paperwork to the appropriate department or agency within ten (10) business days of receipt of the

signed court order approving this stipulation.

3. In consideration of Federal Defendant’s agreement to pay the amount specified in

paragraph 2, Plaintiffs, their successor, affiliates, and assigns shall not sue the United States, and

shall release all claims and causes of action against the United States, based on any Federal, State

or common law to recover any costs, fees or expenses of this case. Plaintiffs further agree not to

take any further steps to obtain a judgment for or payment of litigation costs or expenses,

including attorney’s fees, in this case in the United States District Court. Plaintiffs also agree to

withdraw any motion they may have filed with the District Court in order to preserve their right

to seek fees under EAJA.

4. Upon execution of this stipulation, the parties agree to file the stipulation with the

Court. Either party may seek relief from the Court to enforce any provisions of this Stipulation.

5. Except as provided herein, nothing in this stipulation shall be (1) construed as or

deemed a waiver of any defenses or arguments the Federal Defendant may have with respect to

the Plaintiff’s Motion or claims in this action; (2) offered in evidence in any proceeding as an

admission or concession of wrongdoing, liability, or any issue of fact or law concerning the

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claims or defenses in this action; or (3) construed as or deemed precedent in any other

proceeding. Nothing in this Stipulation shall be interpreted as, or shall constitute, a commitment

or requirement that Federal Defendants obligate or pay funds, or take any other action in

contravention of the Anti Deficiency Act, 31 U.S.C. § 1341, or any other applicable law.

6. Nothing in this Stipulation shall be construed as an admission that the position of

the Federal Defendants in this case was not substantially justified.

7. This Stipulation represent the entirety of the parties’ commitments with regard to

settlement. The terms of this Stipulation shall become effective upon approval by the Court.

ACCORDINGLY, the United States and Plaintiff, by their duly authorized attorneys,

whose signatures appear below, have executed this agreement whose signatures appear below,

have executed this agreement.

KELLY A. JOHNSON

Acting Assistant Attorney General

/s/ Marc Fink /s/ Julia A. Jones

Marc D. Fink (MN Bar # 343407) JULIA A. JONES (D.C. Bar # 469713)

4515 Robinson Street Trial Attorney

Duluth, Minnesota 55804 U.S. Department of Justice

Tel: (218) 525-3884 Environment & Natural Resources Division

Fax: (218) 525-3857 General Litigation Section

P.O. Box 663

Rachel M. Fazio (CA Bar # 187580) Washington, D.C. 20044-0663

P.O. Box 697 Tel: (202) 305-0436

Cedar Ridge, CA 95924 Fax: (202) 305-0506

Tel: (530) 273-9290

Fax: (530) 273-9260 Dated: September 28, 2005

Attorneys for Federal Defendant

Dated: September 28, 2005 

Attorneys for Plaintiffs

Pursuant to this Stipulation, IT IS SO ORDERED.

Date: 09/30/2005 /s/ David F. Levi___________

Honorable David F. Levi

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