AL - Appoach

Question 1

Exam Approach

Answer 1

1. CLASSIFY the agency ACTION (rulemaking, adjudication, or info gathering.
2. STATUTORY LIMITS on agency’s actions ? (APA)
3. CONSTITUTIONAL limits (e.g. due process) ?
4. JUDICIAL REVIEW apply (exhaustion, standing)
5. CLASSIFY CHALLENGE (legal, factual, policy or discretion.
6. STANDARD OF REVIEW ? (de novo, substantial evidence, arbitrary & capricious

Question 2

Classify the Agency Action

Answer 2

1. Adjudication – Formal or Informal
2. Rule Making – Formal or Informal
3. Info Gathering – Search or Investigation
   Record Keeping or
   Recording Requirement
   Subpoena [to testify or duces tecum)

Question 3

Classify the nature of the problem

Answer 3

If LEGAL (correct application of the law) or FACTUAL (who do you believe), POLICY or DISCRETION.
The APA provides all 3 standards of review apply to ?s of fact (substantial evidence test, arbitrary & capricious standard, & trial de novo).