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bic b2 b6 b7c To: Counterterrorism From: Office of the General Counsel Re: 319X-HO-A1487720-0G6C 04/11/2006 50 that the compensation is Conclusion OGC recognizes that field offices are likely to need further guidance when faced with particular scenarios. There may be Situations in which lack of compensation is unduly harsh in light of the burden placed on the carrier by an NSL request. Such Situations may be addressed on a case-by-case basis.§ To the extent that there are repercussions with respect to the compliance with NSLs, we do now have in place an enforcement mechanism for NSLs via the recently enacted USA PATRIOT Act Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005. That statutory authority should serve to ameliorate the possible adverse consequences that might ensue at the onset of this new policy. Any questions about the issues set forth above sh addressed to field office Chief Division Counsel or to in the National Security Law Branch ((571)280 LEAD (s) : Set Lead 1: (Adm) ALL RECEIVING OFFICES Distribute to all supervisory personnel involved in the investigation of counterintelligence, counterterrorism, and cyber cases. 1 - Ms. Caproni 1 - Mr. Hulon l =- Mr. Berezna i- 1- +? This flexibility is conceptually analogous to the provision of ECFA, Section 2706, which authorizes court-ordered compensation when a criminal legal process seeking telephone records is especially burdensome. See footnote 4.