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SECRET ~-~~- Working Copy ---- Page O) On June 18, 2003, FBIHO advised|______| pivision ta b2 discontinue serving subpoenas because of the statutory provasrons b7E requiring authorization by the Attorney General (AG). b3 (yo PRS [J pivision in turn_contacted the United States Attorney's Office, Western District of (Jana requested that all pending requests for Grand Jury subpoenas be suspended until further notice. NSLs will be used to identify rae the b2 interim. DIE Yom ee a, was unaware that the term "Criminal proceeding" ha een interpreted by the AG Guidelines to include Federal Grand Jury (FGJ) subpoenas and proceedings. Division has disseminated this guidance internally and wi ensure future compliance with the AG Guidelines regarding this issue. Uy Os [ reque sider and determine whether the AG authority within itself fulfills the AG approval requirement. LEAD (s): Set Lead 1: (Discretionary) INSPECTION AT WASHINGTON, DC (U) Review information and advise = ee to any findings on this matter. be TE Set Lead 2: (Discretionary) GENERAL COUNSEL AT WASHINGTON D.C. (U) Review information and advise ref | as to any findings on this matter. Set Lead 3: {Info) COUNTERTERRORISM AT ITOSI\CONUSII (U) For information. soot