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U.S. Attorneys' Manual
Title 7: Antitrust

7-2.000 - Prior Approvals

USAM Type and Scope of Approval Who Must Approve Comments
7-5.100;
.210		 Inquiry into possible antitrust violations. Deputy Assistant Attorney General for Criminal Enforcement, Director and Deputy Director of Operations, Antitrust Division. Written request and written approval required.
7-5.310 Grand jury investigation of possible antitrust violations. Assistant Attorney General, Antitrust Division. Written request and written approval required.
7-5.400;
.410		 Initiate civil or criminal antitrust case. Assistant Attorney General, Antitrust Division. Written request and written approval required.
7-5.610;
.611
.612
.613		 Disposition of antitrust actions, including plea agreements, settlements and sentencing recommendations. Assistant Attorney General, Antitrust Division.