FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CIRCUIT - 
96~~01285 
NO. 03-5063 
Elouise Pepion Cobell, et al., 
Appellees 
V. 
Joseph S. Kieffer, 111, Monitor and Alan Lee Balaran, 
Appellees 
Consolidated with 03-5084, 03-5097 
arguments by reference. It is 
O R D E R 
Upon consideration of the motion to dismiss, the oppositions thereto, and the 
replies; and the motion to expedite, it is 
ORDERED that the motion to dismiss be referred to the merits panel to which 
these consolidated appeals are assigned. The parties are directed to address in their 
briefs the issues presented in the motion to dismiss rather than incorporate those 
FURTHER ORDERED that the motion to expedite be denied. Appellants have 
failed to demonstrate that delay will cause irreparable injury and that the decision under 
review is subject to substantial challenge. D.C. Circuit Handbook of Practice and 
Internal Procedures 33 (2002). 
Per Curiam 
September Term, 2002 
Filed On: 
Gale A. Norton, as the Secretary of the Interior, et al., 
Appellants 
BEFORE Edwards, Randolph, and Rogers, Circuit Judges 
FOR THE COURT: