Case: 15-3751 Document: 130 Filed: 11/01/2016 Page: 1 Case Nos. 15-3751, 15-3817, 15-3820, 15-3839 & 15-3948 IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE SIXTH CIRCUIT IN RE: UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY FINAL RULE: CLEAN WATER RULE: DEFINITION OF “WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES,” 80 Fed. Reg. 37,054 (June 29, 2015) On Petitions for Review of a Final Rule of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Brief of Petitioners National Wildlife Federation, Natural Resources Defense Council, One Hundred Miles, Puget Soundkeeper Alliance, Sierra Club, and the South Carolina Coastal Conservation League Jennifer A. Sorenson Janette K. Brimmer Natural Resources Defense Council Earthjustice 111 Sutter Street, 21st Floor 705 2nd Avenue, Suite 203 San Francisco, CA 94104 Seattle, WA 98104 (415) 875-6164 (206) 343-7340 Counsel for National Wildlife Federation and Natural Resources Defense Council Jennifer C. Chavez Earthjustice Catherine Wannamaker 1625 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Southern Environmental Law Center Suite 702 463 King Street, Suite B Washington, D.C. 20036-2243 Charleston, SC 29403 (202) 667-4500 (843) 720-5270 Counsel for Puget Soundkeeper Counsel for One Hundred Miles Alliance and Sierra Club and South Carolina Coastal Conservation League Case: 15-3751 Document: 130 Filed: 11/01/2016 Page: 2 UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE SIXTH CIRCUIT Disclosure of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interest Sixth Circuit Case Number: 15-3751 Case Name: Murray Energy Corp. v. EPA et al. Name of counsel: Jennifer A. Sorenson Pursuant to 6th Cir. R. 26.1, National Wildlife Federation Name of Party makes the following disclosure: 1. Is said party a subsidiary or affiliate of a publicly owned corporation? If Yes, list below the identity of the parent corporation or affiliate and the relationship between it and the named party: No. 2. Is there a publicly owned corporation, not a party to the appeal, that has a financial interest in the outcome? If yes, list the identity of such corporation and the nature of the financial interest: No. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I certify that on _____________________________________November 1, 2016 the foregoing document was served on all parties or their counsel of record through the CM/ECF system if they are registered users or, if they are not, by placing a true and correct copy in the United States mail, postage prepaid, to their address of record. s/ Jennifer A. Sorenson Counsel for Petitioner National Wildlife Federation This statement is filed twice: when the appeal is initially opened and later, in the principal briefs, immediately preceding the table of contents. See 6th Cir. R. 26.1 on page 2 of this form. 6CA-1 8/08 Page 1 of 2 Case: 15-3751 Document: 130 Filed: 11/01/2016 Page: 3 UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE SIXTH CIRCUIT Disclosure of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interest Sixth Circuit Case Number: 15-3751 Case Name: Murray Energy Corp. v. EPA et al. Name of counsel: Jennifer A. Sorenson Pursuant to 6th Cir. R. 26.1, Natural Resources Defense Council Name of Party makes the following disclosure: 1. Is said party a subsidiary or affiliate of a publicly owned corporation? If Yes, list below the identity of the parent corporation or affiliate and the relationship between it and the named party: No. 2. Is there a publicly owned corporation, not a party to the appeal, that has a financial interest in the outcome? If yes, list the identity of such corporation and the nature of the financial interest: No. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I certify that on _____________________________________November 1, 2016 the foregoing document was served on all parties or their counsel of record through the CM/ECF system if they are registered users or, if they are not, by placing a true and correct copy in the United States mail, postage prepaid, to their address of record. s/ Jennifer A. Sorenson Counsel for Petitioner Natural Resources Defense Council This statement is filed twice: when the appeal is initially opened and later, in the principal briefs, immediately preceding the table of contents. See 6th Cir. R. 26.1 on page 2 of this form. 6CA-1 8/08 Page 1 of 2 Case: 15-3751 Document: 130 Filed: 11/01/2016 Page: 4 UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE SIXTH CIRCUIT Disclosure of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interest Sixth Circuit Case Number: 15-3751 Case Name: Murray Energy Corp. v. EPA et al. Name of counsel: Megan L. Hinkle Pursuant to 6th Cir. R. 26.1, One Hundred Miles Name of Party makes the following disclosure: 1. Is said party a subsidiary or affiliate of a publicly owned corporation? If Yes, list below the identity of the parent corporation or affiliate and the relationship between it and the named party: No. 2. Is there a publicly owned corporation, not a party to the appeal, that has a financial interest in the outcome? If yes, list the identity of such corporation and the nature of the financial interest: No. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I certify that on _____________________________________November 1, 2016 the foregoing document was served on all parties or their counsel of record through the CM/ECF system if they are registered users or, if they are not, by placing a true and correct copy in the United States mail, postage prepaid, to their address of record. s/ Megan L. Hinkle Counsel for Petitioner One Hundred Miles This statement is filed twice: when the appeal is initially opened and later, in the principal briefs, immediately preceding the table of contents. See 6th Cir. R. 26.1 on page 2 of this form. 6CA-1 8/08 Page 1 of 2 Case: 15-3751 Document: 130 Filed: 11/01/2016 Page: 5 UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE SIXTH CIRCUIT Disclosure of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interest Sixth Circuit Case Number: 15-3751 Case Name: In re: Murray Energy Corp. v. EPA et al. Name of counsel: Jennifer C. Chavez, Janette K. Brimmer Pursuant to 6th Cir. R. 26.1, Puget Soundkeeper Alliance Name of Party makes the following disclosure: 1. Is said party a subsidiary or affiliate of a publicly owned corporation? If Yes, list below the identity of the parent corporation or affiliate and the relationship between it and the named party: No 2. Is there a publicly owned corporation, not a party to the appeal, that has a financial interest in the outcome? If yes, list the identity of such corporation and the nature of the financial interest: No CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I certify that on _____________________________________November 1, 2016 the foregoing document was served on all parties or their counsel of record through the CM/ECF system if they are registered users or, if they are not, by placing a true and correct copy in the United States mail, postage prepaid, to their address of record. s/ Jennifer C. Chavez /s/ Janette K. Brimmer This statement is filed twice: when the appeal is initially opened and later, in the principal briefs, immediately preceding the table of contents. See 6th Cir. R. 26.1 on page 2 of this form. 6CA-1 8/08 Page 1 of 2 Case: 15-3751 Document: 130 Filed: 11/01/2016 Page: 6 UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE SIXTH CIRCUIT Disclosure of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interest Sixth Circuit Case Number: 15-3751 Case Name: In re: Murray Energy Corp. v. EPA et al. Name of counsel: Jennifer C. Chavez, Janette K. Brimmer Pursuant to 6th Cir. R. 26.1, Sierra Club Name of Party makes the following disclosure: 1. Is said party a subsidiary or affiliate of a publicly owned corporation? If Yes, list below the identity of the parent corporation or affiliate and the relationship between it and the named party: No 2. Is there a publicly owned corporation, not a party to the appeal, that has a financial interest in the outcome? If yes, list the identity of such corporation and the nature of the financial interest: No CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I certify that on _____________________________________November 1, 2016 the foregoing document was served on all parties or their counsel of record through the CM/ECF system if they are registered users or, if they are not, by placing a true and correct copy in the United States mail, postage prepaid, to their address of record. s/ Jennifer C. Chavez /s/ Janette K. Brimmer This statement is filed twice: when the appeal is initially opened and later, in the principal briefs, immediately preceding the table of contents. See 6th Cir. R. 26.1 on page 2 of this form. 6CA-1 8/08 Page 1 of 2 Case: 15-3751 Document: 130 Filed: 11/01/2016 Page: 7 UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE SIXTH CIRCUIT Disclosure of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interest Sixth Circuit Case Number: 15-3751 Case Name: Murray Energy Corp. v. EPA et al. Name of counsel: Megan L. Hinkle Pursuant to 6th Cir. R. 26.1, South Carolina Coastal Conservation League Name of Party makes the following disclosure: 1. Is said party a subsidiary or affiliate of a publicly owned corporation? If Yes, list below the identity of the parent corporation or affiliate and the relationship between it and the named party: No. 2. Is there a publicly owned corporation, not a party to the appeal, that has a financial interest in the outcome? If yes, list the identity of such corporation and the nature of the financial interest: No. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I certify that on _____________________________________November 1, 2016 the foregoing document was served on all parties or their counsel of record through the CM/ECF system if they are registered users or, if they are not, by placing a true and correct copy in the United States mail, postage prepaid, to their address of record.