The general authority of United States Attorneys to settle or dismiss direct referral cases under the supervision of the Wildlife and Marine Resources Section is set forth in JM 5-5.230. Subject to the limitations imposed by this paragraph and section JM 5-5.240, United States Attorneys are authorized, without prior approval of the Environment and Natural Resources Division, to settle all direct referral civil enforcement actions brought under the statutes set forth in JM 5-10.120. Telephonic notice shall be given to the Section prior to any such settlement or dismissal and copies of all relevant documents shall be forwarded to the Section.

[cited in JM 5-5.210]

[Updated April 2018]