Center for Biological Diversity v. U.S. Department of Energy

ORDER ON CROSS-MOTIONS FOR PARTIAL SUMMARY JUDGMENT

ALSUP, District Judge.

INTRODUCTION

In a sequel to an earlier action and order requiring overdue agency action, two environmental organizations again seek enforcement of the Energy Policy Act of 1992. The core question concerns the extent to which the Secretary of Energy is obligated to require large private and municipal fleets of motor vehicles to use alternative-fuel vehicles (AFVs). At issue now are cross-motions for summary judgment.

STATEMENT

The Energy Policy Act of 1992, Pub.L. 102-486, 102 Stat. 2776, signed into law by President George…