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@ set by the Criminal Undercover Operations Review Committee regarding the approval of an undercover ~ operation, they may consult with the chairman of the Criminal Undercover Operations Review Committee who may schedule a meeting of the committee to reconsider the issue in question. (9) At any time during the undercover operation the Special Agent in Charge can appeal any Headquarters decision directly to the Assistant Director. Likewise, the United States Attorney can appeal directly to the Assistant Attorney General, Criminal Division, or the Deputy Attorney General as appropriate. E. Approval by the Director, Deputy Director, Associate Deputy Director-Investigations, or Designated Assistant Director A designated Assistant Director may approve an undercover operation considered by the Undercover Review Committee, unless the investigation involves sensitive circumstances (1)-or (m). Except pursuant to the limited circumstances described in Section I below, only the Director, Deputy Director, or Associate Deputy Director-Investigations may approve a proposed operation if a reasonable expectation exists that: (1) The undercover operation will be used to participate in the activities of a group under investigation as part of a Domestic Security Investigation or to recruit a person from within such a group aS an informant or confidential: source (Sensitive Circumstance (1)); (2) There may be a significant risk of violence or personal injury to individuals or a Significant risk of financial loss (Sensitive Circumstance (m)). F. Application/Notification to FBIHO (1) Application to FBIHQ must be made for any undercover operation requiring FBIHQ approval. Each application shall include: (a) The written Sac approval described in B(1) above; (b) A description of the Proposed operation and the particular cover to be employed; any informants or other cooperating persons who will assist in the operation, including background information, arrest record, and plea agreements; the particular offense or criminal enterprise under investigation; and any individuals known to be involved; 11