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@ -2. ©@ .(2) Undercover operations can be authorized only at the “full investigation" stage in Domestic Security Investigations. AUTHORIZATION OF UNDERCOVER OPERATIONS ere ee haat hed All undercover Operations under these guidelines fall into one of two Categories: (1) those undercover operations that can be approved by the Special Agent in Charge (SAC) under his own authority, and (2) those undercover operations that can only be. authorized by the Director or designated Assistant Director, upon favorable recommendations by the SAC, Bureau headquarters (FBIHQ), and the Undercover Operations Review Committee. Under- cover operations in the latter category are those that involve a substantial expenditure of government funds, or otherwise implicate fiscal policies and considerations. (Paragraph A). Also included in this latter category are undercover operations that involve what are termed "sensitive circumstances." In general, these are undercover operations involving investigation of public corruption, or undercover Operations that involve risks of various forms of harm and intrusion. (Paragraph B). Of course, in planning an undercover operation, these risks of harm and intrusion will be avoided whenever possible, consistent with the need to obtain necessary evidence in a timely and effective manner. A. Undercover 0 erations that May Not be Approved by the Special Agent in Charge because of Fiscal Circumstances (1) Subject to the emergency authorization procedures set forth in Paragraph N, the SAC may not authorize the establishment, extension or renewal of an undercover operation if there is a reasonable expectation that: (a) The undercover operation could result in significant Civil claims against the United States, either arising , in tort, contract or claims for just compensation for the “taking” of property; (b) The undercover operation will require leasing Or contracting for property, supplies, services, equipment, or facilities for any period extending beyond the September 30 termination date of the then current fiscal year, or with prepayment of more than one month's rent; or will require leasing any facilities in the District of Columbia; (c) The undercover operation will require the use of appropriated funds to establish Or acquire a proprietary, or to operate Such a proprietary on a commercial basis; *