he circumstances which must be considered is 2 EFTA00209265 "the purpose for which intervention is sought." National Resources Defense Council v. Costle, 561 F.2d 904, 907 (D.C.Cir. 1977). Mr. Epstein's motion is timely because it seeks intervention only for the limited purpose of opposing disclosu

t of Public Welfare, 701 F.3d 938 (3d Cir. 2012); Howard v. McLucas, 782 F.2d 956, 959-61 (1 I th Cir. 1986); National Resources Defense Council v. Costle, 561 F.2d 904, 907-08 (D.C.Cir. 1977); see also Catmint) v. Berry, 922 F.2d 37 (1st Cir. 1990)(district court denied intervention at liability stage

r. 1977). Among the circumstances which must be considered is "the purpose for which intervention is sought." National Resources Defense Council v. Costle, 561 F.2d 904, 907 (_. 1977). Here, the government moved to dismiss plaintiffs' complaint for lack of subject matter jurisdiction in November, 201

. 1977). Among the circumstances which must be considered is "the purpose for which intervention is sought." National Resources Defense Council v. Costle, 561 F.2d 904, 907 (D.C.Cir. 1977). Here, the government moved to dismiss plaintiffs' complaint for lack of subject matter jurisdiction in November