In Re McDonald's Corp.

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• declining to apply equitable estoppel where information given by regional engineer that Act 250 permit not required was merely advisory
• outlining elements of estoppel, including knowledge of the facts by the party to be estopped, intent that the party’s conduct will be acted on, ignorance of the true facts by the other party, and reliance
• regional engineer of environmental conservation agency acted beyond his power and authority in rendering opinion concerning possible Act 250 jurisdiction
• “Estoppels against the government are rare and are to be invoked only in extraordinary circumstances.”

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