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Justice Manual § 5-6.611
Transmittal of Settlement Offers
Any offer to settle or dismiss an action shall be transmitted to the Chief of the Environmental Defense Section for referral to the Assistant Attorney General and for such other action as may be directed by regulation. Such offers should be accompanied by the written comments and recommendation of the referring client agency. In emergency situations, such as with settlement offers received during trial, settlement offers dealing exclusively with monetary damages or penalties may be communicated to the Chief of the Environmental Defense Section by telephone.
History
[Updated April 2018]
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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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