Code of Federal Regulations · Section
§ 51.42 — Failure Of The Attorney General To Respond
28 C.F.R. § 51.42
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It is the practice and intention of the Attorney General to respond in writing to each submission within the 60-day period. However, the failure of the Attorney General to make a written response within the 60-day period constitutes preclearance of the submitted change, provided that a 60-day review period had commenced after receipt by the Attorney General of a complete submission that is appropriate for a response on the merits. (See § 51.22, § 51.27, § 51.35.)
Authorizing Statute
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Departmental regulations5 U.S.C. § 301
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Functions of the Attorney General28 U.S.C. § 509
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Transferred42 U.S.C. § 1973b