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(c) A statement ‘of the period of time for which the operation would be maintained; (a) A description of how the requirements concerning any inducements to be offered as discussed in Section V.B. below have been met; and (e) A statement of proposed expenses. (2) Applications for approval of undercover operations involving sensitive circumstances listed in paragraph C(2) shall also include the following information: (a) A statement of which circumstances are reasonably expected to occur, what the facts are likely to be, and why the undercover operation merits approval in light of the circumstances, including: a (i) For undercover operations involving sensitive circumstance (g), a statement why the participation in otherwise illegal activity is justified under the requirements of paragraph H below, and a letter from the appropriate Federal prosecutor pursuant to paragraph F(2) (b); (ii) For undercover operations involving sensitive circumstance (1), a statement why the infiltration or recruitment is necessary and a description of procedures to minimize any acquisition, retention, and dissemination of information that does not relate to the matter under investigation or to other authorized investigative activity. (b) A letter from the appropriate Federal prosecutor indicating that he or she has reviewed the proposed operation, including the sensitive circumstances reasonably expected to occur, agrees with the proposal and its legality, and will prosecute any meritorious case that has developed. The letter should include a finding that the proposed investigation would be an appropriate use of the undercover technique and that the potential prosecutive benefits outweigh any direct costs or risks of other harm. (3) An application for the extension or renewal of an undercover operation should describe the results obtained from the operation or explain any failure to obtain significant results and, where sensitive circumstances are involved, should include a letter from the appropriate Federal prosecutor favoring the extension or renewal of authority. 12