Final Agency Action
/ˈfaɪnəl ˈeɪdʒənsi ˈækʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A definitive decision or action by a government agency that marks the consummation of the agency's decision-making process and determines rights or obligations, often subject to judicial review.
The court reviewed the final agency action to determine if the agency had exceeded its statutory authority.
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Commentary
Final agency actions must be clearly identified in statutes or regulations as they trigger judicial review; ambiguous or intermediate decisions typically do not qualify.
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