In The Matter Of: 

SERVED: AUGUST 4, 2015 

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

OFFICE OF HEARINGS 

WASHINGTON, DC 

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Docket No. F AA-20 15-0205 

JAMES JUAQUIN JORDAN 

Respondent 

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Case No. 2014SW700104 

ORDER SETTING CERTAIN DISCOVERY DEADLINES, AND 

CONTINUING THE LITIGATION SCHEDULING CONFERENCE 

On June 2, 2015, an Order Setting Rule 16 Litigation Scheduling Conference and 

Directing Rule 26(f) Planning and Submission was filed. 

On July 24, 2015, the parties filed a Joint Report of Rule 26(f) Conference an:d Discovery 

Plan. 

On August 4, 2015, the parties appeared by telephone for a Rule 16 Litigation Scheduling 

Conference, and discussed venue, discovery, and other litigation procedural matters. The parties 

agreed that additional time to exchange infor~.ation for settlement purposes would be helpful, 

prior to addressing a venue dispute and setting hearing dates. 

Pursuant to 14 C.P.R.§ 13.205(a)(1), (6) and (7), Civ. R. 16, 14 C.P.R. § 13.217, and 14 

C.P.R. § 13.220, and after reviewing all relevant caselaw, regulation, statutory authority, and 

being fully advised; 

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED: 

1. On or before August 7, 2015 (5:00p.m.), the FAA will serve the Respondent, Mr. 

James Juaquin Jordan by email with a copy of the relevant portions of FAA's Sanction 

Guidance (i.e., FAA Order 2150.3B), that the FAA utilized to support its proposed civil 

penalty in this case. 

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2. The Respondent shall decide if he wishes to pursue the affirmative defense of an inability 

to pay the proposed civil penalty amount recommended by the FAA. 

3. If the Respondent chooses to pursue the affirmative defense of an inability to pay, he 

should, on or be:fore August 24,2015 (5:00p.m.), serve the FAA by email or fax with 

three years of tax returns (i.e., years 2014, 2013, and 2012) and any financial declarations 

or further information he deems relevant about his actual ability to pay a fine in this case. 

4. The Rule 16 Litigation Scheduling Conference is continued to Wednesday, October 14, 

2014 (10:00am-11:00am ET). The parties shall access the Conference Line by calling 

202-493-2343. 

5. The disputed issue of venue (i.e., the location ofthe hearing site in either Texas or 

Georgia) is reserved, and will be scheduled for motion at a future date. 

6. For clarifications of this order or questions with regard to the procedures to be followed 

in this case, please contact Mr. Cody L. Smith, Attorney-Advisor, at the Office of 

Hearings (202-366-6941 ). 

Attachment: Service List 

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SERVICE LIST- BY U.S. MAIL 

ORIGINAL & ONE COPY 

Federal Aviation Administration 

800 Independence Avenue, S.W. 

Washington, DC 20591 

Attention: Hearing Docket Clerk, AGC-430 

Wilbur Wright Building-Suite 2W10001 

Ms. Rebecca Holmes 

Complainant's Counsel 

Federal Aviation Administration 

Office ofthe Regional Counsel (ASW-7) 

2601 Meacham Blvd. 

Fort Worth, TX 76137 

TEL: 817-222-5064 

FAX: 817-222-5945/5092 

Mr. James Juaquin Jordan 

Respondent 

11980 Carriage Park Lane 

Johns Creek, GA 30097 

Judge J .E. Sullivan 

US. Administrative Law Judge 

Office of Hearings, M-20 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

ONE COPY 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. (Ell-310) 

Washington, DC 20590 

TEL: 202-366-6941 

FAX: 202-366-7536 

Docket No. F AA-20 15-0205 

(Civil Penalty Action) 

1 Service was by U.S. Mail. For service in person or, by expedited courier, use the following address: Federal 

Aviation'Administration, 600 Independence Avenue, S.W., Wilbur Wright Building-Suite 2WIOOO, Washington, 

DC 20591; Attention: Hearing Docket Clerk, AGC-430.