The general authority of United States Attorneys to initiate cases under the supervision of the Wildlife and Marine Resources Section is set forth in JM 5-1.310 (ENRD Directive No. 2024-02). Civil enforcement cases brought under the statutes set forth in 5-10.120 which do not raise new or unusual questions of law may be initiated by the United States Attorney without prior authorization from the Section in response to a direct request in writing from an authorized field officer of the department or agency concerned. Upon receipt of referrals of any case within the jurisdiction of the Section, notice shall be given to the Section before filing or declining to file an action, as set forth in JM 5-10.312.

[cited in JM 5-10.321]

[Updated August 2024]