44 CFR § 11.17 - Referral to Department of Justice.

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title: "44 CFR § 11.17 - Referral to Department of Justice."
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title_name: "Emergency Management and Assistance"
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section_name: "Referral to Department of Justice."
chapter_name: "FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY"
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# 11.17 Referral to Department of Justice.

When Department of Justice approval or consultation is required under § 11.16, the referral or request shall be transmitted to the Department of Justice by the Chief Counsel or his or her designee.