Supreme Court of the United States
National Park Hospitality Association v. Department of the Interior
March 5, 2003538 U.S. 1
Summary
The Supreme Court vacated the decision, holding the controversy is not ripe for judicial resolution. The Court determined the NPS regulation §51.3 did not constitute final agency action causing immediate hardship and further factual development on a concrete dispute would better assist resolution. Justice Stevens concurred in the judgment, finding the lack of standing due to no alleged injury, while Justice Breyer dissented, arguing the case was ripe due to immediate harm from bidding uncertainty.
Holding
- Whether the controversy over the applicability of the Contract Disputes Act to concession contracts is ripe for judicial review.. The controversy is not yet ripe for judicial resolution.
Docket 02-196
Cited authorities
- Rule 14.1(a)
- 41 U.S.C. §§607
- 41 U.S.C. § 608
- 41 U.S.C. § 611
- 36 C.F.R. §51.3
- 92 Stat. 2383
- 41 U.S.C. §601
- 28 U.S.C. §1295