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Format for Urgent Reports

The below-listed format for urgent Reports should be used when communicating via EMAIL. Urgent Reports sent by EMAIL should be transmitted in encrypted mode. Section "A" is only appropriate for use by U.S. Attorneys' offices. Name of the Attorney: either the U.S. Attorney or, in the absence of the U.S. Attorney, the individual named to act in his/her place. Provide direct office, home and pager numbers. Name of Assistant U.S. Attorney or Department of Justice Litigating Attorney: Attorney or supervisor with complete knowledge of facts. Classification: The Department of Justice does not classify material itself but often receives material that is classified. Such classified material which is labeled 'CONFIDENTIAL' or above should be transmitted over a secure STU-III Triad facsimile not by EMAIL. Prior to transmitting classified material by STU-III facsimile, U.S. Attorneys' offices should contact Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys to arrange for transmission during working hours on (202) 514-2121. Department of Justice litigating attorneys should contact the appropriate Assistant Attorney General during working hours. All contact after working hours should be through the Command Center on (202) 514-5000. Main Justice Contact: List name, title, Division and telephone number of contact at Main Justice familiar with the case. If no contact exist, list "none". Synopsis: One paragraph summary of facts and whether media is aware of the subject matter of report. Facts: Concise recitation of the facts. Copies: Individuals at Main Justice to whom copies should be distributed. [cited in USAM 3-18.231]