Kernrechtsfrage
Whether Gasverbund Mittelland AG had standing to appeal the refusal of the tunnel permit.
Extrahierter Entscheid
Yes. The operator was directly affected in its financial interests because the service agreement could expose it to compensation claims.
Extrahierte Begründung
Although the permit was addressed to the grower, the operator had a specific, own legal interest and a direct financial stake, not merely a general public interest.