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Justice Manual § 5-6.311

Notification to Environmental Defense Section of Intention to File Actions

activein force · 2024-08-01 – presentas-observed

Prior to filing a civil complaint in a case authorized for direct referral, the United States Attorney shall notify the Chief, Environmental Defense Section, of the proposed action, and shall furnish a copy of the litigation report and written request from the authorized field officer for initiation of the action in accordance with ENRD Directive No. 2024-02.

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[Updated August 2024]

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