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.:. Office. of. Enforcement, Operations. 0 Date July 19, 1983 Criminal Division Jut 2Z b7C b7F Director, FBI. RECEIVED 4 47 PH *83 ubject OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE; ACTION MEMORANDUM Attached is a copy of a communication which furnishes information concerning a current investigation. Exigent circumstances precluded a request for authorization in advance to utilize an electronic device to monitor and/or record private conversations with the consent of a party. Under the provisions of Part III (b) of the Attorney General's Memorandum of September 22, 1980, to the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies entitled, "Monitoring Private Conversations with the Consent of a Party," emergency monitoring was instituted under the authorization of an appropriate official of the FBI.. Monitoring of this. conversation was authorized in the best interest of law enforcement in that it was expected to provide corroborative evidence and to protect the individual utilizing the equipment.. is requested that your office approve the use of this equipment for a period of 30~days beginning the date on which you grant approval. Enclosure Approved: Pursuant to the Authority of the Attorney General 9-22-80) Frederick D.Hess Acting Director Office of Enforcement Operations 22JUL1983 Dete