Judicial Review of Agency Licensing and Permitting Decisions

Substantial evidence is a standard of review used to determine whether an agency decision is supported by evidence that a reasonable person would consider adequate to support the decision. It is not a ground for judicial review.

Courts consider all of these factors when conducting judicial review of an agency licensing or permitting decision.

Injunctions, mandamus, and declaratory judgments are all common remedies that courts may order in cases involving judicial review of agency licensing or permitting decisions.

Substantial evidence review is a type of judicial review in which the court reviews the agency's decision on the basis of the administrative record to determine whether it is supported by substantial evidence.

Arbitrary and capricious review is a type of judicial review in which the court reviews the agency's decision to determine whether it was arbitrary and capricious.

Error of law review is a type of judicial review in which the court reviews the agency's decision to determine whether it was made in accordance with the law.

Procedural review is a type of judicial review in which the court reviews the agency's decision to determine whether it was made in accordance with the agency's own rules and procedures.

Constitutional review is a type of judicial review in which the court reviews the agency's decision to determine whether it was made in accordance with the Constitution.

Public interest review is a type of judicial review in which the court reviews the agency's decision to determine whether it was made in accordance with the public interest.

Mission review is a type of judicial review in which the court reviews the agency's decision to determine whether it was made in accordance with the agency's mission.

Budget review is a type of judicial review in which the court reviews the agency's decision to determine whether it was made in accordance with the agency's budget.

Staffing review is a type of judicial review in which the court reviews the agency's decision to determine whether it was made in accordance with the agency's staffing levels.

Resource review is a type of judicial review in which the court reviews the agency's decision to determine whether it was made in accordance with the agency's resources.

Policy review is a type of judicial review in which the court reviews the agency's decision to determine whether it was made in accordance with the agency's policies.

Regulation review is a type of judicial review in which the court reviews the agency's decision to determine whether it was made in accordance with the agency's regulations.