Pure Water Company is subject to a decision by the Environmental Protection Agency. Pure Water appeals the decision, arguing that it is arbitrary and capricious. This could mean that the decision
A) changed the agency's prior policy without justification.
B) followed a consideration of all relevant factors.
C) was accompanied by a rational explanation.
D) was plainly warranted by the evidence.

Question

Pure Water Company is subject to a decision by the Environmental Protection Agency. Pure Water appeals the decision, arguing that it is arbitrary and capricious. This could mean that the decision​
A) ​changed the agency's prior policy without justification.
B) ​followed a consideration of all relevant factors.
C) ​was accompanied by a rational explanation.
D) ​was plainly warranted by the evidence.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

An arbitrary and capricious decision suggests that the decision lacked a rational explanation and was not based on the agency's prior policy or the relevant evidence. Therefore, option A, which suggests that the decision changed the agency's prior policy without justification, is the best answer. Options B, C, and D suggest that the decision was based on relevant factors and supported by rational explanations, which contradicts the notion of an arbitrary and capricious decision.

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