28 CFR § 40.13 - Review by the Attorney General.

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title: "28 CFR § 40.13 - Review by the Attorney General."
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section_name: "Review by the Attorney General."
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# 40.13 Review by the Attorney General.

The Attorney General shall review and respond to each application as promptly as the circumstances, including the need for independent investigation and consideration of the comments of agencies, and interested groups and persons, permit.