US · guidance
Justice Manual § 5-6.311
Notification to Environmental Defense Section of Intention to File Actions
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.
History
[Updated August 2024]
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- justice.gov
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- 2026-09-20
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- jm-2026-09-20
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