Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2000
Abstract
In this article, William S. Jordan III critiques the D.C. Circuit's decision in Envirocare of Utah, Inc. v. NRC, which upheld the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (NRC) decision to deny a private competitor's request to intervene in a licensing proceeding. While Jordan agrees with the outcome—that the NRC’s discretion in managing administrative proceedings should be respected—he contends that the court’s rationale risks expanding agency discretion at the expense of public participation and transparency. The article explores the statutory and administrative law frameworks governing intervention rights, analyzing how the court’s interpretation diverges from sound procedural principles. Jordan argues for a more nuanced approach that affirms agency discretion without undermining meaningful stakeholder engagement in administrative decision-making.
Publication Title
Environmental Law Reporter
Volume
30
First Page
10597
Recommended Citation
Jordan III, William S., "Envirocare v. NRC Increases Agency Discretion to Deny Administrative Intervention: Right Result - Wrong Reason" (2000). Akron Law Faculty Publications. 455.
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