Sentences with phrase «capricious abuse of discretion»

The state of Alaska and the Alaskan Oil and Gas Association correctly challenged the «threatened» designation as an «arbitrary, capricious abuse of discretion, or otherwise not in accordance with law».

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In these circumstances, we are clear in our minds that the decision by the newly appointed AG to exercise her discretion to file a Nolle Prosequi in this matter is an abuse of discretion, it is capricious, it is an abuse of due process and it is not candid.

The agency's refusal to address the issue seemed «arbitrary, capricious, [or] an abuse of discretion» — making it a violation of Chevron, he said.

«According to the Supreme Court, all actions by federal agencies, including rulemakings, must be made on the basis of evidence, and may not be arbitrary and capricious or an abuse of discretion,» Flatt said by email.

Any determination of the secretary with regard to any particular troubled asset pursuant to this act shall be final, and shall not be set aside unless such determination is found to be arbitrary, capricious, an abuse of discretion or not in accordance with the law.