Hage v. United States

OPINION

SMITH, Chief Judge.

This matter is before the court on the State of Nevada’s and various environmental groups’ motion to intervene pursuant to RCFC 24(a) and (b). Previously the court orally denied the motion to intervene but granted the applicants amici curiae status. This written opinion is issued because the court believes it may be useful in this case and to the bar generally to outline the extent of participation permitted by amici and to explain the reason for denial of the applicants’ motion.

FACTS

E. Wayne & Jean N. Hage filed this suit alleging constitutional, contractual and…