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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT 

NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 

SAN FRANCISCO DIVISION 

WILDEARTH GUARDIANS and SIERRA 

CLUB, 

 

 Plaintiffs, 

 

 v. 

 

LISA P. JACKSON, in her official capacity 

as Administrator, United States 

Environmental Protection Agency, 

 

Defendant. 

 Case No. 3:11-cv-00190-WHA 

 CONSENT DECREE

 

WHEREAS, on July 6, 2011, Plaintiffs Sierra Club and WildEarth Guardians filed an 

amended complaint (“Complaint”) in this matter against Defendant Lisa P. Jackson, in her 

official capacity as Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency 

(“EPA”), alleging that EPA has failed to undertake certain nondiscretionary duties under the 

Clean Air Act (“CAA”), 42 U.S.C. §§ 7401-7671q, and that such alleged failure is actionable 

under section 304(a)(2) of the CAA, 42 U.S.C. § 7604(a)(2); 

 WHEREAS, Plaintiffs alleged that EPA has failed to perform a duty mandated by CAA 

section 110(k)(2) and (3), 42 U.S.C. § 7410(k)(2) and (3), to take final action on the SIP 

submittals or portions of submittals meeting applicable requirements of CAA section 110(a)(2), 

42 U.S.C. § 7410(a)(2), for Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, Mississippi, North Carolina, 

Tennessee, Indiana, Maine, Ohio, New Mexico, Delaware, Kentucky, Nevada, Arkansas, New 

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Hampshire, South Carolina, Massachusetts, Arizona, Georgia and West Virginia with regard to 

the 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS; 

 WHEREAS, the term "2006 PM2.5 NAAQS infrastructure SIP" means for the purposes 

of this Consent Decree only a submission or multiple submissions addressing the applicable 

requirements of section 110(a)(2), 42 U.S.C. § 7410(a)(2), not including the portions of CAA 

section 110(a)(2)(C) pertaining to nonattainment area requirements or section 110(a)(2)(I), 42 

U.S.C. §§ 7410(a)(2)(C), (a)(2)(I); 

WHEREAS, for the purposes of this Consent Decree only, the term "2006 PM2.5 

NAAQS infrastructure SIP" does not include the portions of CAA section 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(II), 42 

U.S.C. § 7410(a)(2)(D)(i)(II), pertaining to visibility requirements; 

WHEREAS, the parties agree for the purposes of this Consent Decree only that the 

obligations set out below do not include EPA taking any actions regarding the portions of section 

110(a)(2)(C) pertaining to nonattainment area requirements sections, the portions of section 

110(a)(2)(D)(i)(II) pertaining to visibility requirements, or section 110(a)(2)(I); 

 WHEREAS, the parties have agreed to settle this action without admission of any issue 

of fact or law; 

 WHEREAS, the parties, by entering into this Consent Decree, do not waive or limit any 

claim or defense, on any grounds, related to any final EPA action; 

 WHEREAS, the parties consider this Consent Decree to be an adequate and equitable 

resolution of all of claims in this matter; 

 WHEREAS, it is in the interest of the public, the parties, and judicial economy to resolve 

this matter without protracted litigation; 

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 NOW THEREFORE, before the taking of testimony, without trial or determination of 

any issue of fact or law, and upon the consent of the parties, it is hereby ordered, adjudged and 

decreed that: 

 1. This Court has jurisdiction over this matter pursuant to the citizen suit provision 

in section 304(a)(2) of the CAA, 42 U.S.C. § 7604(a)(2), and venue lies in the Northern District 

of California. 

 2. The Court, by entering this Consent Decree, finds that the Consent Decree is fair, 

reasonable, in the public interest, and consistent with the CAA. 

3. Pursuant to section 110(k) of the CAA, 42 U.S.C. § 7410(k), EPA shall no later 

than September 30, 2012, sign for publication in the Federal Register a notice or notices of the 

Agency’s final action either approving, disapproving, or approving in part and disapproving in 

part the 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS Infrastructure SIP submittal for Alabama addressing the applicable 

requirements of sections 110(a)(2)(A)-(H), (J)-(M), except for the nonattainment area 

requirements under section 110(a)(2)(C) and the visibility requirements under section 

110(a)(2)(D)(i)(II). The 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS Infrastructure SIP submission(s) for Alabama is 

specifically identified in Chart “A” attached hereto. 

 4. Pursuant to section 110(k) of the CAA, 42 U.S.C. § 7410(k), EPA shall no later 

than September 30, 2012, sign for publication in the Federal Register a notice or notices of the 

Agency’s final action either approving, disapproving, or approving in part and disapproving in 

part the 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS Infrastructure SIP submittal for Connecticut addressing the 

applicable requirements of sections 110(a)(2)(A)-(H), (J)-(M), except for section 

110(a)(2)(D)(i)(I), the nonattainment area requirements under section 110(a)(2)(C), and the 

visibility requirements under section 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(II). The 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS 

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Infrastructure SIP submission(s) for Connecticut is specifically identified in Chart “A” attached 

hereto. 

5. Pursuant to section 110(k) of the CAA, 42 U.S.C. § 7410(k), EPA shall no later 

than September 30, 2012, sign for publication in the Federal Register a notice or notices of the 

Agency’s final action either approving, disapproving, or approving in part and disapproving in 

part the 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS Infrastructure SIP submittal for Florida addressing the applicable 

requirements of sections 110(a)(2)(A)-(H), (J)-(M), except for the nonattainment area 

requirements under section 110(a)(2)(C) and the visibility requirements under section 

110(a)(2)(D)(i)(II). The 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS Infrastructure SIP submission(s) for Florida is 

specifically identified in Chart “A” attached hereto. 

6. Pursuant to section 110(k) of the CAA, 42 U.S.C. § 7410(k), EPA shall no later 

than September 30, 2012, sign for publication in the Federal Register a notice or notices of the 

Agency’s final action either approving, disapproving, or approving in part and disapproving in 

part the 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS Infrastructure SIP submittal for Mississippi addressing the 

applicable requirements of sections 110(a)(2)(A)-(H), (J)-(M), except for the nonattainment area 

requirements under section 110(a)(2)(C) and the visibility requirements under section 

110(a)(2)(D)(i)(II). The 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS Infrastructure SIP submission(s) for Mississippi is 

specifically identified in Chart “A” attached hereto. 

7. Pursuant to section 110(k) of the CAA, 42 U.S.C. § 7410(k), EPA shall no later 

than September 30, 2012, sign for publication in the Federal Register a notice or notices of the 

Agency’s final action either approving, disapproving, or approving in part and disapproving in 

part the 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS Infrastructure SIP submittal for North Carolina addressing the 

applicable requirements of sections 110(a)(2)(A)-(H), (J)-(M), except for the nonattainment area 

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requirements under section 110(a)(2)(C) and the visibility requirements under section 

110(a)(2)(D)(i)(II). The 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS Infrastructure SIP submission(s) for North 

Carolina is specifically identified in Chart “A” attached hereto. 

8. Pursuant to section 110(k) of the CAA, 42 U.S.C. § 7410(k), EPA shall no later 

than September 30, 2012, sign for publication in the Federal Register a notice or notices of the 

Agency’s final action either approving, disapproving, or approving in part and disapproving in 

part the 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS Infrastructure SIP submittal for Tennessee addressing the 

applicable requirements of sections 110(a)(2)(A)-(H), (J)-(M), except for section 

110(a)(2)(D)(i)(I), the nonattainment area requirements under section 110(a)(2)(C), and the 

visibility requirements under section 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(II). The 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS 

Infrastructure SIP submission(s) for Tennessee is specifically identified in Chart “A” attached 

hereto. 

9. Pursuant to section 110(k) of the CAA, 42 U.S.C. § 7410(k), EPA shall no later 

than September 30, 2012, sign for publication in the Federal Register a notice or notices of the 

Agency’s final action either approving, disapproving, or approving in part and disapproving in 

part the 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS Infrastructure SIP submittal for Indiana addressing the applicable 

requirements of sections 110(a)(2)(A)-(H), (J)-(M), except for the nonattainment area 

requirements under section 110(a)(2)(C) and the visibility requirements under section 

110(a)(2)(D)(i)(II). The 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS Infrastructure SIP submission(s) for Indiana is 

specifically identified in Chart “A” attached hereto. 

10. Pursuant to section 110(k) of the CAA, 42 U.S.C. § 7410(k), EPA shall no later 

than September 30, 2012, sign for publication in the Federal Register a notice or notices of the 

Agency’s final action either approving, disapproving, or approving in part and disapproving in 

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part the 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS Infrastructure SIP submittal for Maine addressing the applicable 

requirements of sections 110(a)(2)(A)-(C), (D)(i)(I), (E)-(H), (J)-(M), except for the 

nonattainment area requirements under section 110(a)(2)(C). The 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS 

Infrastructure SIP submission(s) for Maine is specifically identified in Chart “A” attached hereto. 

11. Pursuant to section 110(k) of the CAA, 42 U.S.C. § 7410(k), EPA shall no later 

than September 30, 2012, sign for publication in the Federal Register a notice or notices of the 

Agency’s final action either approving, disapproving, or approving in part and disapproving in 

part the 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS Infrastructure SIP submittal for Ohio addressing the applicable 

requirements of sections 110(a)(2)(A)-(C), (D)(i)(I), (E)-(H), (J)-(M), except for the 

nonattainment area requirements under section 110(a)(2)(C). The 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS 

Infrastructure SIP submission(s) for Ohio is specifically identified in Chart “A” attached hereto. 

12. Pursuant to section 110(k) of the CAA, 42 U.S.C. § 7410(k), EPA shall sign for 

publication in the Federal Register: 

a. no later than September 30, 2012, a notice or notices of the Agency’s proposed 

action either approving, disapproving, or approving in part and disapproving in 

part the 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS Infrastructure SIP submittal for New Mexico 

addressing the applicable requirements of sections 110(a)(2)(A)-(H), (J)-(M), 

except for the nonattainment area requirements under section 110(a)(2)(C), the 

requirements under section 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(I), and the visibility requirements 

under section 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(II). The 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS Infrastructure SIP 

submission(s) for New Mexico is specifically identified in Chart “A” attached 

hereto; and 

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b. no later than January 14, 2013, a notice or notices of the Agency’s final action 

either approving, disapproving, or approving in part and disapproving in part the 

2006 PM2.5 NAAQS Infrastructure SIP submittal for New Mexico addressing the 

applicable requirements of sections 110(a)(2)(A)-(H), (J)-(M), except for the 

nonattainment area requirements under section 110(a)(2)(C), the requirements 

under section 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(I), and the visibility requirements under section 

110(a)(2)(D)(i)(II). The 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS Infrastructure SIP submission(s) 

for New Mexico is specifically identified in Chart “A” attached hereto. 

13. Pursuant to section 110(k) of the CAA, 42 U.S.C. § 7410(k), EPA shall sign for 

publication in the Federal Register: 

a. no later than February 28, 2013, a notice or notices of the Agency’s proposed 

action either approving, disapproving, or approving in part and disapproving in 

part the 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS Infrastructure SIP submittal for New Mexico 

addressing the applicable significant contribution to nonattainment and 

interference with maintenance requirements of section 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(I). The 

2006 PM2.5 NAAQS Infrastructure SIP submission(s) for New Mexico is 

specifically identified in Chart “A” attached hereto; and 

b. no later than August 30, 2013, a notice or notices of the Agency’s final action 

either approving, disapproving, or approving in part and disapproving in part the 

2006 PM2.5 NAAQS Infrastructure SIP submittal for New Mexico addressing the 

applicable significant contribution to nonattainment and interference with 

maintenance requirements of section 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(I). The 2006 PM2.5 

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NAAQS Infrastructure SIP submission(s) for New Mexico is specifically 

identified in Chart “A” attached hereto. 

14. Pursuant to section 110(k) of the CAA, 42 U.S.C. § 7410(k), EPA shall no later 

than September 30, 2012, sign for publication in the Federal Register a notice or notices of the 

Agency’s final action either approving, disapproving, or approving in part and disapproving in 

part the 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS Infrastructure SIP submittal for Delaware addressing the PSD 

requirements under 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(II). The 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS Infrastructure SIP 

submission(s) for Delaware is specifically identified in Chart “A” attached hereto. 

15. Pursuant to section 110(k) of the CAA, 42 U.S.C. § 7410(k), EPA shall no later 

than September 30, 2012, sign for publication in the Federal Register a notice or notices of the 

Agency’s final action either approving, disapproving, or approving in part and disapproving in 

part the 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS Infrastructure SIP submittal for Kentucky addressing the 

applicable requirements of sections 110(a)(2)(A)-(C), D(i)(II), (E)-(H), (J)-(M), except for the 

nonattainment area requirements under section 110(a)(2)(C) and the visibility requirements 

under section 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(II). The 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS Infrastructure SIP submission(s) for 

Kentucky is specifically identified in Chart “A” attached hereto. 

16. Pursuant to section 110(k) of the CAA, 42 U.S.C. § 7410(k), EPA shall no later 

than September 30, 2012, sign for publication in the Federal Register a notice or notices of the 

Agency’s final action either approving, disapproving, or approving in part and disapproving in 

part the 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS Infrastructure SIP submittal for Nevada addressing the applicable 

requirements of sections 110(a)(2)(A)-(H), (J)-(M), except for the nonattainment area 

requirements under section 110(a)(2)(C) and the visibility requirements under section 

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110(a)(2)(D)(i)(II). The 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS Infrastructure SIP submission(s) for Nevada is 

specifically identified in Chart “A” attached hereto. 

17. Pursuant to section 110(k) of the CAA, 42 U.S.C. § 7410(k), EPA shall sign for 

publication in the Federal Register: 

a. no later than January 31, 2012, a notice or notices of the Agency’s proposed 

action either approving, disapproving, or approving in part and disapproving in 

part the 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS Infrastructure SIP submittal for Arkansas 

addressing the applicable requirements of sections 110(a)(2)(A)-(H), (J)-(M), 

except for the nonattainment area requirements under section 110(a)(2)(C), 

section 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(I), and the visibility requirements under section 

110(a)(2)(D)(i)(II). The 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS Infrastructure SIP submission(s) 

for Arkansas is specifically identified in Chart “A” attached hereto; and 

b. no later than July 31, 2012, a notice or notices of the Agency’s final action either 

approving, disapproving, or approving in part and disapproving in part the 2006 

PM2.5 NAAQS Infrastructure SIP submittal for Arkansas addressing the 

applicable requirements of sections 110(a)(2)(A)-(H), (J)-(M), except for the 

nonattainment area requirements under section 110(a)(2)(C), section 

110(a)(2)(D)(i)(I), and the visibility requirements under section 

110(a)(2)(D)(i)(II). The 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS Infrastructure SIP submission(s) 

for Arkansas is specifically identified in Chart “A” attached hereto. 

18. Pursuant to section 110(k) of the CAA, 42 U.S.C. § 7410(k), EPA shall sign for 

publication in the Federal Register: 

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a. no later than April 30, 2013, a notice or notices of the Agency’s proposed action 

either approving, disapproving, or approving in part and disapproving in part the 

2006 PM2.5 NAAQS Infrastructure SIP submittal for Arkansas addressing the 

applicable significant contribution to nonattainment and interference with 

maintenance requirements of section 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(I). The 2006 PM2.5 

NAAQS Infrastructure SIP submission(s) for Arkansas is specifically identified in 

Chart “A” attached hereto; and 

b. no later than October 31, 2013, a notice or notices of the Agency’s final action 

either approving, disapproving, or approving in part and disapproving in part the 

2006 PM2.5 NAAQS Infrastructure SIP submittal for Arkansas addressing the 

applicable significant contribution to nonattainment and interference with 

maintenance requirements of section 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(I). The 2006 PM2.5 

NAAQS Infrastructure SIP submission(s) for Arkansas is specifically identified in 

Chart “A” attached hereto. 

19. Pursuant to section 110(k) of the CAA, 42 U.S.C. § 7410(k), EPA shall no later 

than September 30, 2012, sign for publication in the Federal Register a notice or notices of the 

Agency’s final action either approving, disapproving, or approving in part and disapproving in 

part the 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS Infrastructure SIP submittal for New Hampshire addressing the 

applicable requirements of sections 110(a)(2)(A)-(H), (J)-(M), except for the nonattainment area 

requirements under section 110(a)(2)(C) and the visibility requirements under section 

110(a)(2)(D)(i)(II). The 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS Infrastructure SIP submission(s) for New 

Hampshire is specifically identified in Chart “A” attached hereto. 

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20. Pursuant to section 110(k) of the CAA, 42 U.S.C. § 7410(k), EPA shall no later 

than September 30, 2012, sign for publication in the Federal Register of the Agency’s final 

action a notice or notices either approving, disapproving, or approving in part and disapproving 

in part the 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS Infrastructure SIP submittal for South Carolina addressing the 

applicable requirements of sections 110(a)(2)(A)-(H), (J)-(M), except for the nonattainment area 

requirements under section 110(a)(2)(C) and the visibility requirements under section 

110(a)(2)(D)(i)(II). The 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS Infrastructure SIP submission(s) for South 

Carolina is specifically identified in Chart “A” attached hereto. 

21. Pursuant to section 110(k) of the CAA, 42 U.S.C. § 7410(k), EPA shall no later 

than September 30, 2012, sign for publication in the Federal Register a notice or notices of the 

Agency’s final action either approving, disapproving, or approving in part and disapproving in 

part the 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS Infrastructure SIP submittal for Massachusetts addressing the 

applicable requirements of sections 110(a)(2)(A)-(H), (J)-(M), except for section 

110(a)(2)(D)(i)(I), the nonattainment area requirements under section 110(a)(2)(C), and the 

visibility requirements under section 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(II). The 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS 

Infrastructure SIP submission(s) for Massachusetts is specifically identified in Chart “A” 

attached hereto. 

22. Pursuant to section 110(k) of the CAA, 42 U.S.C. § 7410(k), EPA shall no later 

than September 30, 2012, sign for publication in the Federal Register a notice or notices of the 

Agency’s final action either approving, disapproving, or approving in part and disapproving in 

part the 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS Infrastructure SIP submittal for Arizona addressing the applicable 

requirements of sections 110(a)(2)(A)-(H), (J)-(M), except for section 110(a)(2)(G), the 

nonattainment area requirements under section 110(a)(2)(C), and the visibility requirements 

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under section 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(II). The 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS Infrastructure SIP submission(s) for 

Arizona is specifically identified in Chart “A” attached hereto. 

23. Pursuant to section 110(k) of the CAA, 42 U.S.C. § 7410(k), EPA shall no later 

than September 30, 2012, sign for publication in the Federal Register a notice or notices of the 

Agency’s final action either approving, disapproving, or approving in part and disapproving in 

part the 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS Infrastructure SIP submittal for Georgia addressing the applicable 

requirements of sections 110(a)(2)(A)-(H), (J)-(M), except for the nonattainment area 

requirements under section 110(a)(2)(C) and the visibility requirements under section 

110(a)(2)(D)(i)(II). The 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS Infrastructure SIP submission(s) for Georgia is 

specifically identified in Chart “A” attached hereto. 

24. Pursuant to section 110(k) of the CAA, 42 U.S.C. § 7410(k), EPA shall no later 

than September 30, 2012, sign for publication in the Federal Register a notice or notices of the 

Agency’s final action either approving, disapproving, or approving in part and disapproving in 

part the 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS Infrastructure SIP submittal for West Virginia addressing the 

applicable PSD requirements of section 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(II). The 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS 

Infrastructure SIP submission(s) for West Virginia is specifically identified in Chart “A” 

attached hereto. 

25. Within 15 business days after taking each action required in Paragraphs 3-24, 

EPA shall send notice of such action to the Office of the Federal Register for review and 

publication. 

26. The parties may extend the deadlines set forth in Paragraphs 3-25 and 33 by 

written stipulation executed by counsel and filed with the Court. If the parties do not agree to an 

extension, either party may move the Court for an extension. 

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27. The parties will file a joint request to the Court to dismiss this matter with 

prejudice within 15 business days after notice appears in the Federal Register of EPA taking the 

last rulemaking action required under Paragraphs 3-24 of this Consent Decree. 

 28. Nothing in this Consent Decree shall be construed to limit or modify the 

discretion accorded EPA by the CAA and by general principles of administrative law, including 

the discretion to alter, amend or revise any responses and/or actions contemplated by this 

Consent Decree. EPA’s obligation to take the actions set forth in Paragraphs 3-25 by the time 

specified therein does not constitute a limitation or modification of EPA’s discretion within the 

meaning of this paragraph. 

 29. Nothing in this Consent Decree shall be construed to confer upon the district court 

jurisdiction to review any issues that are within the exclusive jurisdiction of the United States 

Courts of Appeals pursuant to sections 307(b)(1) of the CAA, 42 U.S.C. § 7607(b)(1). 

 30. The Court shall retain jurisdiction to enforce the terms of this Consent Decree and 

to consider any requests for costs of litigation, including attorneys’ fees. 

 31. In the event of a dispute between the parties concerning the interpretation or 

implementation of any aspect of this Consent Decree, the party that raised the dispute shall 

provide the other party with a written notice outlining the nature of the dispute and requesting 

informal negotiations. If the parties cannot reach an agreed-upon resolution within ten (10) 

business days after receipt of notice, the party that raised the dispute may move the Court to 

resolve the dispute. 

 32. No motion or other proceeding seeking to enforce this Consent Decree shall be 

considered properly filed unless the moving party has followed the procedure set forth in 

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(10) business days before the filing of such motion or proceeding. 

 33. EPA agrees that, pursuant to section 304(d) of the CAA, 42 U.S.C. § 7604(d), 

Plaintiffs are both eligible and entitled to recover their costs of litigation in this action, including 

reasonable attorneys’ fees, incurred prior to entry of this Consent Decree. The deadline for filing 

a bill of costs pursuant to Local Rule 54-1 and a motion for costs of litigation, including 

reasonable attorneys’ fees, pursuant to Local Rule 54-6 for activities performed in this case prior 

to entry of this Consent Decree is hereby extended until 90 days after the date on which the 

Court enters this Consent Decree. During this time the parties shall seek to resolve informally 

any claim for costs of litigation, including reasonable attorneys’ fees. 

 34. The obligations imposed by EPA under this Consent Decree may only be 

undertaken using appropriated funds. No provisions of this Consent Decree shall be interpreted 

as or constitute a commitment or requirement that EPA obligate or pay funds in contravention of 

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

 35. Plaintiffs and EPA shall not challenge the terms of this Consent Decree or this 

Court’s jurisdiction to enter this Consent Decree. 

 36. The parties agree and acknowledge that before this Consent Decree is entered by 

the Court, EPA must provide notice of this Consent Decree in the Federal Register and an 

opportunity for public comment pursuant to section 113(g) of the CAA, 42 U.S.C. § 7413(g). 

After this Consent Decree has undergone notice and comment, the Administrator and/or the 

Attorney General, as appropriate, shall promptly consider any such written comments in 

determining whether to withdraw or withhold their consent to the Consent Decree, in accordance 

with section 113(g) of the CAA. If the Administrator and/or the Attorney General do not elect to 

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enter this Consent Decree. 

 37. Any notices required or provided for by this Consent Decree shall be made in 

writing, via facsimile, e-mail or other means, and sent to the following: 

For Plaintiffs: 

 Robert Ukeiley 

 Law Office of Robert Ukeiley 

 435R Chestnut Street, Suite 1 

 Berea, KY 40403 

 Tel: 859-986-5402 

 Fax: 866-618-1017 

 rukeiley@igc.org 

 

 For Defendant: 

Michelle R. Lambert 

Trial Attorney 

U.S. Department of Justice 

 Environment and Natural Resources Division 

Environmental Defense Section 

P.O. Box 23986 

Washington, D.C. 20026-3986 

Tel: (202) 616-7501 

Fax: (202) 514-8865 

Email: michelle.lambert@usdoj.gov 

Geoffrey L. Wilcox 

Office of the General Counsel 

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 

Ariel Rios Bldg. MC 2344A 

1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW 

Washington, D.C. 20460 

Phone: (202) 564-5601 

Fax: (202) 564-5603 

Email: wilcox.geoffrey@epa.gov 

 

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 38. This Consent Decree shall not preclude any right of action by a non-party to bring 

a citizen suit pursuant to section 304 of the CAA, 42 U.S.C. § 7604, to enforce the nondiscretionary duties alleged in the complaint. In any such matter, EPA preserves all its defenses. 

 39. The undersigned representatives of each party certify that they are fully 

authorized by the party that they represent to bind that party to the terms of this Consent Decree. 

IT IS SO ORDERED. 

Dated: ________________ _____________________________________ 

 UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE 

COUNSEL FOR PLAINTIFFS: 

Dated: August 25, 2011

/s/ Darin Schroeder (with permission) 

Darin Schroeder (Admitted Pro Hac Vice)

Law Office of Robert Ukeiley 

 435R Chestnut Street, Suite 1 

 Berea, KY 40403 

 Tel: 859-986-5402 

 Fax: 866-618-1017 

 darin@airadvocates.net 

Counsel for Plaintiffs 

 

COUNSEL FOR DEFENDANT: 

Dated: August 25, 2011

 IGNACIA S. MORENO 

 Assistant Attorney General 

 Environment & Natural Resources Division 

 /s/ Michelle R. Lambert 

 Michelle R. Lambert 

Trial Attorney 

U.S. Department of Justice 

Environmental Defense Section 

October 19, 2011.

William Alsup 

UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

The 

The 

Court 

Court 

modifies 

shall retain juridiction for three 

the consent decree to clarify that it will retain jurisdiction for only three 

years. IT IS SO ORDERED. amends Dated: October 19, 2011. 

William Alsup 

UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

The Court will retain jurisdiction for three years only. IT IS SO ORDERED. IT IS SO ORDERED.

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