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Duration of Authorization (1) An undercover’ operation approved by FBIHQ may not continue longer than is necessary to achieve the objectives specified in the authorization, nor in any event longer than six months, without new authorization to proceed, except pursuant to subparagraph (3) below. (2) If there is significant change in either the direction or objectives of an undercover operation approved by FBIHQ, the operation must be reviewed by the Undercover Review Committee to determine whether a new authorization is necessary. (3) An undercover operation which requires review by the Undercover Review Committee may be initiated or extended on an interim basis by the designated Assistant Director in the event of exigent circumstances, for a period not to exceed 30 days. In the case of an initial authorization, budget enhancement, or change in focus, the interim authority must be ratified by the Undercover Review Committee at its next scheduled meeting. (4) An undercover operation initially authorized by the SAC must be reauthorized by a designated Assistant Director, pursuant to Paragraphs IV.C-F, if it Yasts longer than 12 months or involves the expenditure of more than $40,000 ($100,000 in drug cases of which a maximum of $40,000 is for operational expenses), or such other amount that is set from time to time by the Director. No undercover Operation approved at the field office level may continue for more than one year without obtaining approval at FBIHQ. (5) An undercover operation approved by an SAC is deemed to commence on the date approved, not on the date covert activity is begun. (6) Among the factors to be considered in a determination by any approving official of whether an undercover operation should be renewed or extended are: (a) The extent to which the Operation has produced the results anticipated when it was established; (b) The potential for future success beyond that initially targeted; (Cc) The extent to which the investigation can continue without exposing the under-s er Operation; and 13