Case: Green & Healthy Homes Initiative, Inc. v. Environmental Protection Agency

Green & Healthy Homes Initiative v. Environmental Protection Agency

Green & Healthy Homes Initiative v. Environmental Protection Agency

Green & Healthy Homes Initiative v. Environmental Protection Agency

Green & Healthy Homes Initiative v. Environmental Protection Agency

Legal Defense Fund

COMPLAINT for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief against Environmental Protection Agency, Lee Zeldin ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number AMDDC-11885996.), filed by Green & Healthy Homes Initiative, Inc., Philanthropy Northwest, The Minneapolis Foundation. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons - Environmental Protection Agency, # 3 Summons - Kelly O. Hayes, # 4 Summons - The Hon. Pamela Bondi, Attorney General, # 5 Summons - Lee Zeldin)(Freeman, Andrew) (Entered: 04/02/2025)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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2 Summons - Environmental Protection Agency

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3 Summons - Kelly O. Hayes

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4 Summons - The Hon. Pamela Bondi, Attorney General

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5 Summons - Lee Zeldin

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MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Green & Healthy Homes Initiative, Inc., Philanthropy Northwest, The Minneapolis Foundation (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction, # 2 Exhibit 1 - Norton Declaration, # 3 Exhibit 1, Attach. A - EJ TCGM RFA Feb 2023 Initial Announcement, # 4 Exhibit 1, Attach. B - EPA GHHI Letter of TCGM Award 12-13-23, # 5 Exhibit 1, Attach. C - GHHI EPA Region 3 TCGM Cooperative Agreement 5N-95341301-0, # 6 Exhibit 1, Attach. D - EPA ICR Approval Email 8-1-25, # 7 Exhibit 1, Attach. E - 5N- 95341401-2 GHHI Assistance Amendment, # 8 Exhibit 1, Attach. F - EPA Email Termination Notification 2-22-25, # 9 Exhibit 1, Attach. G - Termination_Memo_5N95341301, # 10 Exhibit 1, Attach. H - EPA Assistance Award Amendment OMB Form 95341301-1, # 11 Exhibit 1, Attach. I - Account Profiles, # 12 Exhibit 1, Attach. J - GHHI TCGM Region 3 Advisory Board Stop Work Email Notification, # 13 Exhibit 1, Attach. K - EPA General Terms and Conditions effective October 1, 2023 or later, # 14 Exhibit 2 - Declaration of R.T. Rybak - Minneapolis Foundation, # 15 Exhibit 2, Attach. A - Initial Grant of $8 million 6.24.24, # 16 Exhibit 2, Attach. B - Subsequent Grant of $42 million 9.30.24, # 17 Exhibit 2, Attach. C - Subsequent Grant Amendment 12.20.2024, # 18 Exhibit 2, Attach. D - No Cost Amendment and Termination Letter 2.21.2025, # 19 Exhibit 2, Attach. E - Termination Response 3.5.2025, # 20 Exhibit 2, Attach. F - Request for Extension 3.18.2025, # 21 Exhibit 2, Attach. G - Extension of Time to Submit Dispute 03-19-2025, # 22 Exhibit 2, Attach. H - Confirmation of Suspended Account Status 3.11.2025, # 23 Exhibit 2, Attach. I - EPA Account Status - 04-01-2025 - Suspended, # 24 Exhibit 3 - Declaration of Jill T. Nishi, # 25 Exhibit 3, Attach. A - Initial Grant 5N-02J63801, # 26 Exhibit 3, Attach. B - Subsequent Grant 5N-02J63901, # 27 Exhibit 3, Attach. C - Modification 1 5N-02J63901, # 28 Exhibit 3, Attach. D - 2025.02.22 Termination Letter and Amendment, # 29 Exhibit 3, Attach. E - 2025.03.28 Lockout Screenshot, # 30 Exhibit 3, Attach. F - Philanthropy Northwest Unremibursed Accrued Expenses 2025.03.15, # 31 Text of Proposed Order)(Freeman, Andrew) (Entered: 04/02/2025)

1 Memorandum in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction

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2 Exhibit 1 - Norton Declaration

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3 Exhibit 1, Attach. A - EJ TCGM RFA Feb 2023 Initial Announcement

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4 Exhibit 1, Attach. B - EPA GHHI Letter of TCGM Award 12-13-23

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5 Exhibit 1, Attach. C - GHHI EPA Region 3 TCGM Cooperative Agreement 5N-95341301-

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6 Exhibit 1, Attach. D - EPA ICR Approval Email 8-1-25

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7 Exhibit 1, Attach. E - 5N- 95341401-2 GHHI Assistance Amendment

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8 Exhibit 1, Attach. F - EPA Email Termination Notification 2-22-25

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9 Exhibit 1, Attach. G - Termination_Memo_5N95341301

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10 Exhibit 1, Attach. H - EPA Assistance Award Amendment OMB Form 95341301-1

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11 Exhibit 1, Attach. I - Account Profiles

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12 Exhibit 1, Attach. J - GHHI TCGM Region 3 Advisory Board Stop Work Email Notific

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13 Exhibit 1, Attach. K - EPA General Terms and Conditions effective October 1, 202

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14 Exhibit 2 - Declaration of R.T. Rybak - Minneapolis Foundation

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15 Exhibit 2, Attach. A - Initial Grant of $8 million 6.24.24

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16 Exhibit 2, Attach. B - Subsequent Grant of $42 million 9.30.24

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17 Exhibit 2, Attach. C - Subsequent Grant Amendment 12.20.2024

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18 Exhibit 2, Attach. D - No Cost Amendment and Termination Letter 2.21.2025

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19 Exhibit 2, Attach. E - Termination Response 3.5.2025

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20 Exhibit 2, Attach. F - Request for Extension 3.18.2025

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21 Exhibit 2, Attach. G - Extension of Time to Submit Dispute 03-19-2025

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22 Exhibit 2, Attach. H - Confirmation of Suspended Account Status 3.11.2025

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23 Exhibit 2, Attach. I - EPA Account Status - 04-01-2025 - Suspended

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24 Exhibit 3 - Declaration of Jill T. Nishi

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25 Exhibit 3, Attach. A - Initial Grant 5N-02J63801

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26 Exhibit 3, Attach. B - Subsequent Grant 5N-02J63901

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27 Exhibit 3, Attach. C - Modification 1 5N-02J63901

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28 Exhibit 3, Attach. D - 2025.02.22 Termination Letter and Amendment

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29 Exhibit 3, Attach. E - 2025.03.28 Lockout Screenshot

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30 Exhibit 3, Attach. F - Philanthropy Northwest Unremibursed Accrued Expenses 2025

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31 Text of Proposed Order

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MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages for Memorandum in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Green & Healthy Homes Initiative, Inc., Philanthropy Northwest, The Minneapolis Foundation (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Freeman, Andrew) (Entered: 04/02/2025)

MOTION to Expedite Plaintiffs' Motion for Expedited Briefing Schedule by Green & Healthy Homes Initiative, Inc., Philanthropy Northwest, The Minneapolis Foundation (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Freeman, Andrew) (Entered: 04/02/2025)

Local Rule 103.3 Disclosure Statement by The Minneapolis Foundation (Brzezynski, Lora) (Entered: 04/02/2025)

Local Rule 103.3 Disclosure Statement by Green & Healthy Homes Initiative, Inc., Philanthropy Northwest, The Minneapolis Foundation identifying Corporate Parent Green & Healthy Homes Initiative, Inc., Other Affiliate Green & Healthy Housing Strategies, Inc., Other Affiliate Coalition Against Child Lead Poisoning, Inc., Other Affiliate Green & Healthy Homes Initiative - Rhode Island for Green & Healthy Homes Initiative, Inc..(Freeman, Andrew) (Entered: 04/02/2025)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Jessica C. Abrahams (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-11886024.) by The Minneapolis Foundation(Brzezynski, Lora) (Entered: 04/02/2025)

Local Rule 103.3 Disclosure Statement by Philanthropy Northwest (English, Charles) (Entered: 04/03/2025)

Summons Issued 60 days as to Environmental Protection Agency, Lee Zeldin, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General. (Attachments: # 1 Lee Zeldin, # 2 Kelly O. Hayes, # 3 Pamela Bondi) (hmls, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/03/2025)

ORDER re: Notice and SCHEDULING a status teleconference on Monday, April 7, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. ET. Signed by Judge Adam B Abelson on 4/3/2025. (hmls, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/03/2025)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Jonathan DeMella (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-11886806.) by Philanthropy Northwest(English, Charles) (Entered: 04/03/2025)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Jonathan DeMella (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-11886877.) by Philanthropy Northwest (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(English, Charles) (Entered: 04/03/2025)

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 7 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Jessica C Abrahams. Directing attorney Jessica C Abrahams to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 4/4/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/04/2025)

QC NOTICE: 8 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice filed by Philanthropy Northwest needs to be modified. See attachment for details and corrective actions needed regarding missing or incomplete information. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/04/2025)

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 9 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Jonathan A DeMella. Directing attorney Jonathan A DeMella to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 4/4/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/04/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Molissa Heather Farber on behalf of All Defendants (Farber, Molissa) (Entered: 04/04/2025)

NOTICE by Green & Healthy Homes Initiative, Inc., Philanthropy Northwest, The Minneapolis Foundation re 12 Order NOTICE SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO COURTS APRIL 3, 2025 ORDER (Freeman, Andrew) (Entered: 04/04/2025)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Green & Healthy Homes Initiative, Inc.. Environmental Protection Agency served on 4/4/2025, answer due 4/25/2025. (Attachments: # 1 EPA Summons served on Kelly Hayes)(Lalchandani, Neel) (Entered: 04/07/2025)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Green & Healthy Homes Initiative, Inc.. Lee Zeldin served on 4/4/2025, answer due 4/25/2025.(Lalchandani, Neel) (Entered: 04/07/2025)

Status Conference held on 4/7/2025 before Judge Adam B Abelson.(Court Reporter: FTR) (jh2s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/07/2025)

ORDER GRANTING 3 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages; GRANTING IN PART and DENYING IN PART 4 Motion for an Expedited Briefing Schedule; SCHEDULING Hearing on 2 Motion for Preliminary Injunction for 4/29/2025 at 1:00 p.m. in Courtroom 7D of the Edward A. Garmatz Courthouse. Signed by Judge Adam B Abelson on 4/7/2025. (hmls, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/07/2025)

Set Deadlines/Hearings

Reset Answer Deadline: Environmental Protection Agency's answer due 6/3/2025; Lee Zeldin's answer due 6/3/2025. (hmls, Deputy Clerk)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 2 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by Environmental Protection Agency, Lee Zeldin. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit Solutions in Hometown Connections v. Noem)(Farber, Molissa) (Entered: 04/16/2025)

1 Text of Proposed Order

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2 Exhibit Solutions in Hometown Connections v. Noem

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Consent MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages FOR REPLY TO DEFENDANTS OPPOSITION TO MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION by Green & Healthy Homes Initiative, Inc., Philanthropy Northwest, The Minneapolis Foundation (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Text of Proposed Order)(Brzezynski, Lora) (Entered: 04/23/2025)

REPLY to Response to Motion re 2 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by Green & Healthy Homes Initiative, Inc., Philanthropy Northwest, The Minneapolis Foundation.(Brzezynski, Lora) (Entered: 04/23/2025)

ORDER GRANTING 23 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Signed by Judge Adam B Abelson on 4/24/2025. (hmls, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/24/2025)

REPLY to Response to Motion re 2 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction (CORRECTED TO REFLECT EXHIBITS) filed by Green & Healthy Homes Initiative, Inc., Philanthropy Northwest, The Minneapolis Foundation. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3)(Brzezynski, Lora) (Entered: 04/24/2025)

1 Exhibit 1

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2 Exhibit 2

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3 Exhibit 3

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Motion Hearing held on 4/29/2025 re 2 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by The Minneapolis Foundation, Green & Healthy Homes Initiative, Inc., Philanthropy Northwest before Judge Adam B Abelson.(Court Reporter: Nadine Bachmann) (jks, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/29/2025)

NOTICE by Green & Healthy Homes Initiative, Inc., Philanthropy Northwest, The Minneapolis Foundation OF FURTHER DEVELOPMENT (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4)(Brzezynski, Lora) (Entered: 05/05/2025)

PAPERLESS ORDER: As ordered at the April 29 hearing, Defendants shall file the administrative record no later than May 13, 2025. Signed by Judge Adam B Abelson on 5/6/2025. (sp6s, Chambers) (Entered: 05/06/2025)

PAPERLESS ORDER: The Court will hold a Zoom status conference on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. The Zoom link will be circulated to counsel via email. Signed by Judge Adam B Abelson on 5/9/2025. (sp6s, Chambers) (Entered: 05/09/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Megan Lynn Micco on behalf of Environmental Protection Agency, Lee Zeldin (Micco, Megan) (Entered: 05/09/2025)

NOTICE by Philanthropy Northwest of Further Development (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit)(English, Charles) (Entered: 05/13/2025)

Consent MOTION for Leave to File Amended Proposed Preliminary Injunction by The Minneapolis Foundation (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Amended Proposed, # 2 Attachment Redline, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Brzezynski, Lora) (Entered: 05/13/2025)

Status Conference via zoom held on 5/13/2025 before Judge Adam B Abelson. (Russell Carrick - Courtroom 3A)(Court Reporter: Nadine Bachmann) (rc2s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/13/2025)

ORDER SETTING briefing schedule for cross motions for summary judgment. Signed by Judge Adam B Abelson on 5/13/2025. (hmls, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/13/2025)

NOTICE of filing Administrative Record by Environmental Protection Agency, Lee Zeldin (Attachments: # 1 Certified Copy of Administrative Record with Index)(Micco, Megan) (Entered: 05/13/2025)

1 Certified Copy of Administrative Record with Index

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PAPERLESS ORDER: The Court will hold a motions hearing on any cross motions for summary judgment on May 30, 2025 at 1:30 P.M. in Courtroom 7D of the Baltimore courthouse. Signed by Judge Adam B Abelson on 5/16/2025. (sp6s, Chambers) (Entered: 05/16/2025)

NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on 04/29/2025, before Judge Abelson. Court Reporter N. Bachmann, Telephone number 410-962-4753 nadine_bachmann@mdd.uscourts.gov. Total number of pages filed: 135. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained from the Court Reporter or through PACER. Redaction Request due 6/6/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/16/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/14/2025.(nb, Court Reporter) (Entered: 05/16/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Ariana Wright Arnold on behalf of All Defendants (Arnold, Ariana) (Entered: 05/19/2025)

MOTION Motion to Supplement the Administrative Record by Green & Healthy Homes Initiative, Inc., Philanthropy Northwest, The Minneapolis Foundation (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Text of Proposed Order)(English, Charles) (Entered: 05/20/2025)

1 Memorandum in Support

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2 Exhibit

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4 Text of Proposed Order

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MOTION for Summary Judgment by Green & Healthy Homes Initiative, Inc., Philanthropy Northwest, The Minneapolis Foundation (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit 5, # 7 Exhibit 6, # 8 Text of Proposed Order)(Brzezynski, Lora) (Entered: 05/20/2025)

Consent MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages FOR MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT by Green & Healthy Homes Initiative, Inc., Philanthropy Northwest, The Minneapolis Foundation (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Brzezynski, Lora) (Entered: 05/20/2025)

(FILED IN ERROR - REFILED) MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction, MOTION to Transfer Case or in the alternative, MOTION for Summary Judgment by Environmental Protection Agency, Lee Zeldin(Arnold, Ariana) Modified on 5/21/2025 (hmls). (Entered: 05/21/2025)

Corrected MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction, MOTION to Transfer Case or in the alternative, MOTION for Summary Judgment by Environmental Protection Agency, Lee Zeldin (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Arnold, Ariana) (Entered: 05/21/2025)

1 Memorandum in Support

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PAPERLESS ORDER: The consent motion for leave to file excess pages (ECF No. 42) is GRANTED. Signed by Judge Adam B Abelson on 5/22/2025. (sp6s, Chambers) (Entered: 05/22/2025)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 41 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Environmental Protection Agency, Lee Zeldin.(Farber, Molissa) (Entered: 05/23/2025)

NOTICE by Environmental Protection Agency, Lee Zeldin re 40 MOTION Motion to Supplement the Administrative Record -- Defendants do not oppose the motion to supplement the administrative record (Farber, Molissa) (Entered: 05/23/2025)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 44 Corrected MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction MOTION to Transfer Case or in the alternative MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Green & Healthy Homes Initiative, Inc., Philanthropy Northwest, The Minneapolis Foundation.(Freeman, Andrew) (Entered: 05/23/2025)

NOTICE by Environmental Protection Agency, Lee Zeldin of Supplemental Authority (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Memorandum Opinion, Solutions in Hometown Connections)(Farber, Molissa) (Entered: 05/30/2025)

1 Exhibit Memorandum Opinion, Solutions in Hometown Connections

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Motion Hearing held on 5/30/2025 re 44 Corrected MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction MOTION to Transfer Case or in the alternative MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Environmental Protection Agency, Lee Zeldin, 41 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by The Minneapolis Foundation, Green & Healthy Homes Initiative, Inc., Philanthropy Northwest before Judge Adam B Abelson. (Russell Carrick - Courtroom 7D)(Court Reporter: Nadine Bachmann) (rc2s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/30/2025)

PAPERLESS ORDER pursuant to ruling in open court from 5/30/25 motions hearing granting 40 Motion to Supplement the Administrative Record. Signed by Judge Adam B Abelson on 5/30/2025. (rc2s, Deputy Clerk)

NOTICE by Environmental Protection Agency, Lee Zeldin of supplemental authority (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit - Mem. Op., Assoc. for Educ. Fin. and Policy)(Farber, Molissa) (Entered: 06/04/2025)

1 Exhibit - Mem. Op., Assoc. for Educ. Fin. and Policy

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NOTICE by Environmental Protection Agency, Lee Zeldin of Supplemental Authority -- Fourth Circuit's Grant of a Stay in Sustainability Institute v. Trump (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Fourth Circuit Order Granting Stay)(Farber, Molissa) (Entered: 06/05/2025)

1 Exhibit Fourth Circuit Order Granting Stay

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RESPONSE re 51 Notice (Other), 52 Notice (Other) filed by Green & Healthy Homes Initiative, Inc., Philanthropy Northwest, The Minneapolis Foundation.(Freeman, Andrew) (Entered: 06/09/2025)

NOTICE by Green & Healthy Homes Initiative, Inc., Philanthropy Northwest, The Minneapolis Foundation of Supplemental Authority (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - AmeriCorps Opinion.06-05-2025, # 2 Exhibit 2 - AmeriCorps PI.06-05-2025)(Freeman, Andrew) (Entered: 06/10/2025)

NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on 05/30/2025, before Judge Abelson. Court Reporter N. Bachmann, Telephone number 410-962-4753 nadine_bachmann@mdd.uscourts.gov. Total number of pages filed: 91. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained from the Court Reporter or through PACER. Redaction Request due 7/8/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/18/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/15/2025.(nb, Court Reporter) (Entered: 06/17/2025)

MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge Adam B Abelson on 6/17/2025. (hmls, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/17/2025)

ORDER GRANTING 41 Motion for Summary Judgment with respect to its APA claims (Counts 1 and 2); DENYING 44 Cross Motion for Summary Judgment on the same claims and the EPA's terminations of the initial and subsequent grants awarded to the three Plaintiffs are SET ASIDE; Plaintiffs' motion for summary judgment (ECF No. 41) with respect to the constitutional and grant-termination regulation claims (Counts 3, 4, and 5), and Defendants' cross-motion for summary judgment (ECF No. 44), with respect to the same claims, are DENIED as moot; DENYING 44 Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and Transfer Case to the Court of Federal Claims; DENYING AS MOOT 2 Motion for Preliminary Injunction; DENYING AS MOOT 33 Motion for Leave to File Amended Proposed Preliminary Injunction; Closing Case. Signed by Judge Adam B Abelson on 6/17/2025. (hmls, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/17/2025)

MOTION to Compel IMMEDIATE COMPLIANCE WITH THE COURTS JUNE 17 ORDER, MOTION to Expedite TIME FOR RESPONSE by Green & Healthy Homes Initiative, Inc., Philanthropy Northwest, The Minneapolis Foundation (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Text of Proposed Order, # 7 Text of Proposed Order)(Brzezynski, Lora) (Entered: 06/27/2025)

PAPERLESS ORDER: Defendants are ORDERED to respond to Plaintiffs' Motion to Compel (ECF No. 58) by Wednesday, July 2, 2025. Plaintiffs may file reply briefs by Tuesday, July 8. A Zoom hearing on the motion will be held on Wednesday, July 9 at 2:30pm ET. Zoom information will be sent to counsel in advance of the hearing. Signed by Judge Adam B Abelson on 6/30/2025. (sp6s, Chambers) (Entered: 06/30/2025)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 58 MOTION to Compel IMMEDIATE COMPLIANCE WITH THE COURTS JUNE 17 ORDER MOTION to Expedite TIME FOR RESPONSE filed by Environmental Protection Agency, Lee Zeldin.(Farber, Molissa) (Entered: 07/02/2025)

NOTICE by Green & Healthy Homes Initiative, Inc., Philanthropy Northwest, The Minneapolis Foundation re 58 MOTION to Compel IMMEDIATE COMPLIANCE WITH THE COURTS JUNE 17 ORDER MOTION to Expedite TIME FOR RESPONSE to Withdraw (English, Charles) (Entered: 07/08/2025)

PAPERLESS ORDER: Plaintiffs have filed a notice of withdrawal of their motion to compel. ECF No. 61. It is therefore ORDERED that the motion to compel (ECF No. 58) is DENIED as moot and the July 9, 2025 hearing on the motion is CANCELED. Signed by Judge Adam B Abelson on 7/8/2025. (jl5s, Chambers) (Entered: 07/08/2025)

NOTICE OF APPEAL by Environmental Protection Agency, Lee Zeldin. (Fee Status: Filing Fee Not Paid)(Farber, Molissa) (Entered: 07/11/2025)

Transmission of Notice of Appeal and Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals re 63 Notice of Appeal. IMPORTANT NOTICE: To access forms which you are required to file with the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit please go to http://www.ca4.uscourts.gov and click on Forms & Notices.(slss, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/14/2025)

USCA Case Number 25-1808 for 63 Notice of Appeal filed by Environmental Protection Agency, Lee Zeldin - Case Manager - Paige Ballard.(slss, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/16/2025)