SECTION 12. MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATION AND ACCIDENTS

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12-1 OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE
[ 12-1.1 [Government Operators License
Regulations established by the Office of Personnel Management
require agencies to develop procedures to identify those employees who are
qualified and authorized to operate Government-owned/leased motor vehicles for
official business. In order to identify those FBI employees who are
authorized and qualified to operate Government-owned/leased motor vehicles,
the Government Driver's License, (Optional Form (OF) 346, formerly Standard
Form (SF) 46) will be issued to FBI employees authorized and qualified to
operate Government-owned/leased motor vehicles.]
12-1.1.1 Special Agents Exempted
[Special Agents of the FBI are exempt from the above provision and
[ therefore need not be issued the Government Driver's License. However,
[ Special Agents must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license issued by
[ state or local authorities Where the Special Agent is domiciled or principally
[ employed.]
12-1.2 Requirements for Government Operator's License
12-1.2.1 Valid State or Local Operator's License
(1) Each employee must have a valid operator's permit issued by
state or local authorities where the employee is domiciled, or principally
employed, before he/she can obtain a Government operator's permit or operate a
[[Government-owned/leased]motor vehicle.
(2) For Bureau purposes, a valid state or local license is
considered as a basic document indicating fitness to drive any motor vehicle
in all cases in which no special license is required.
12-1.2.2 Physical Fitness Report (SF-47)
All employees driving motor vehicles must be certified as physi-
cally fit. Form SF-47 (Physical Fitness Inquiry For Motor Vehicle Operators)
must be submitted by all employees requesting a Government operator's license.
[(1) Non-Agent]personnel should fill out this form and it should
[ be placed in the employee's personnel file. [The SF-47 for field personnel
[ will be initiated by their respective field offices and maintained in the
[ employee's field personnel file. Since Special Agent personnel are not
[ required to have a Government operator's license and receive either an annual
[ or triennial physical examination, Special Agents are not required to execute
[ the SF-47. Special Agent personnel need only to execute the FD-288 for
[ certification to operate a Government-owned/leased motor vehicle.]
[(2)] Division heads or SACs are responsible for ensuring that only
employees physically fit are permitted to operate a Government motor vehicle.
An affirmative answer to any question on the SF-47 will require the reviewing
official to determine whether a physical examination is necessary. Where
doubt exists concerning the operator's physical fitness, the case should be
resolved in favor of a physical examination.
[(3)] FBIHQ must be promptly advised of any employee who has been
restricted from driving for any physical reason. Each case is then to be
followed closely and when the restriction has been removed, by proper medical
certification, FBIHQ is to be advised.
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[(4)] Any employee whose vision is corrected by glasses to meet the
required standards bust be specifically instructed he/she may operate a Bureau
vehicle only when wearing corrective lenses. [Such restrictions should also be
noted on the employee's Government Driver's. License (0E-346, formerly SF-46)
and on the FD-288.]
12-1.2.3 Driving Certification (FD-288)
Form FD-288 (Driving Certification) is to be filled out[upon
[ request for a Government Driver's License and every four years thereafter)by
[ all employees who drive[Government-owned/leased]motor vehicles. FBIHQ will
advise the field by SAC Memorandum when FD-288 (Driving Certification)
[[completion is necessary for recertification of Agent personnel. Non-Agent
[ personnel will be recertified upon renewal of their Government Driver's
f Licenses.]
[(1)] Agent[and Non-Agendpersonnel should fill out this form and
it should be placed.in the employee's field personnel file.
K2)] If at any time a question arises concerning the past safe-
driving record of an 'employee, the division head or SAC must carefully review
all aspects of the case and determine whether or not this employee must take a
road test before he/she may be authorized to operate a Government motor
vehicle incidental to his/her official duties.
[(3)] Any 'restrictions on an employee's driving permit, i.e.,
"valid only when wearing glasses," etc., must be noted on the FD-288 and on
the Government driving permit.
12-112.4 Road Test (FD-288) - Requirements and Administration
Certification may also be made by official FBI road test. If the
employee qualifies through the road test, notation to this effect should be
made on[Form]FD-288.
(1) The following road test regulations are to be followed unless
they conflict with state laws or regulations of local authorities in the state
where employee is principally employed.
(a) The official FBI road test procedures are contained in
[[Form)FD-288, operator's road test.
(b) The form provides "a systematic method of determining
employee proficiency in operating a motor vehicle properly and safely under
both adverse and normal conditions.
(2) The test will be used to determine the driving ability of
employees in the following categories:
(a) Those employees charged with moving violations involving
driver performance or who become involved in an accident in which they are
found to be at fault while operating any motor vehicle on personal or
Government business. Those employees are to be road tested only when it is
considered necessary to redetermine their driving competency before they are
allowed to continue driving motor vehicles in the performance of official
duties.
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(b) Employees undergoing training in New Agent's class.
Those employees are to be tested by the Training Division to evaluate basic
driving fitness.
(c) .Employees who are to drive buses and trucks are to be
road tested as required with the type of vehicle to be operated by them.
(3) Administration of road test to Agent and non-Agent personnel.
(a) Tests shall be administered to investigative personnel
by Special Agent examiners.
(b) Tests administered to noninvestigative employees may be
given by support personnel assigned to automotive inspection duties, provided
the division head or SAC indicates such employees are fully qualified to
perform this work.
(c) An employee is considered competent as an examiner if:
Uhe/she]has operated a motor vehicle of the type to be used in the test for a
distance of at least 3,000 miles during the previous three-year period;
Uhe/shelis considered to be an above-average driver; and[he/she]has passed the
FBI road test satisfactorily.
12-1.2.5 Road Test - Failure
Employees failing the test should be so advised by the division
[ head or[his/her]assistant (SAC or ASAC) who should point out the deficiencies
of their driving and advise them that the deficiencies must be corrected
within a reasonable time by instruction and practice obtained on their own
time, using a non-Government-owned vehicle.
(1) Employees may not operate-any motor vehicle on official
business during this interim period.
(2) Employees should advise the division head or SAC within a
two-week period that remedial action has been completed so that a second test
may be scheduled.
(3) Support personnel failing a second test will be eliminated
for a period of thirty days from being considered for further opportunities to
[ qualify to drive[Government-owned/leased]vehicles.
If the support person occupies a position which requires driving a
vehicle, FBIHQ should be advised of the employee's failure to pass the FBI
road test, setting forth UACB recommendation as to further action to be taken.
UFBIHQ should be advised of what duties are being assigned to the employee
[ while he/she is in a nonqualified status as a driver of Government-owned/
[ leased vehicles.]
[(4)] The second road test should not be given to an employee by
the same examiner.
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( 12-1.3 [Issuance of Government Operator's License (Optional Form 346,
Formerly Standard Form 4o)
Licenses and appropriate forms (SF-47 and FD-288) will be prepared
at FBIHQ for FBIHQ employees. Each field office will prepare the Government
Operator's Licenses and appropriate forms (SF-47 and FD-288) for their
respective employees. Each field office is responsible for the issuance and
control of the Government Operator's Licenses for their respective employees.
The necessary property receipt must be executed by the employee in receipt of
a Government Operator's License. The Government Operator's License must be
turned in when the employee leaves FBI service or is no longer required to
possess the license.]
12-1.4 Renewal of Government Operator's License
Government licenses are renewable every[four (4)]years.
(1) [Forms SF-47 and FD-288 should be filled out in accordance
with 12-1.2.2 and 12-1.2.3 by employees who drive Government-owned/leased
motor vehicles.]
(2) These forms are to be reviewed by the division head or SAC to
ensure that employees still meet the necessary requirements to operate a motor
vehicle.
(3) A road Cest is not mandatory for renewing an employee's
authorization to operate a vehicle on official business when he/she has a safe
driving record.
[ If there is a question[or]doubt about the employee's safe driving record the
[ division head or SAC should adhere to 12-1.2.3, subparagraph[(2).]
12-1.5 Suspension of Driving Privileges
In any case where a question arises concerning an employee's
fitness to drive, the division head or SAC must carefully review all aspects
of the case and make a final determination. In all cases, a recommendation
should be submitted to FBIHQ UACB as to whether the employee is to be allowed
to operate a motor vehicle incidental to his/her official duties on the
strength of his/her record or whether he/she must be given a road test to do
so. This communication must also contain any recommendation for other
disciplinary action FBIHQ should take with respect to the employee involved.
(1) The authorization of any Bureau employee to operate a motor
vehicle incidental to his/her official duties shall be immediately suspended
and FBIHQ advised, when:
(a) The examining medical officer finds that the employee
fails to meet the required physical standards and the disqualifying defect is
of a permanent nature.
(b) The employee's state or local license is suspended or
revoked.
(c) The employee is convicted of operating a motor vehicle
under the influence of narcotics or intoxicating liquor.
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(d) The employee is convicted of leaving the scene of an
accident.
(e) Any arrest for violations described in subparagraphs (c)
and (d) must be reported immediately to FBIHQ as sec out in this manual,
Part I, Section 13, entitled "Disciplinary Matters."
(2) Consideration for suspension of any Bureau employee from
operating a motor-TraiTTe::-iTITidental to employee's official duties when any
one of the following conditions applies:
(a) It is determined by medical examination that the
employee fails to meet physical standards, but the defect is considered to be
of a temporary or correctable nature.
(b) While operating a motor vehicle on official or personal
business, the employee is involved in a traffic violation other than a parking
violation, or is involved in an accident in which employee is found to be at
.fault.
(c) The employee improperly operates the motor vehicle
assigned to him/her.
(3) An employee whose driving privilege is suspended shall not be
reauthorized to drive a Government vehicle without FBIHQ approval. This
authority will be granted only after all FBI, state and local requirements, as
outlined under[12-1.2]Requirements for Government Operator's License, have
been met.
12-1.6 Loss of Government Operator's License
All employees must be cautioned against loss of this
identification card. Loss by an employee must be immediately reported to
FBIHQ with recommendation as to administrative action to be taken.
12-1.7 Traffic Violations
(1) Division heads and SACs must advise FBI Headquarters of the
issuance of traffic tickets, subpoenas or warrants to FBI employees while
driving in the following situations:
(a) Only aggravated traffic violations incurred while
driving a privately owned automobile, which have resulted in the employee's
being arrested by local authorities and all instances involving the issuance
of a traffic citation wherein the use of alcoholic beverages is cited as part
of or being a contributing factor in the offense, i.e., Driving While
Intoxicated (DWI), Driving Under the Influence (DUI).
(b) Any traffic violation, no matter how minor in nature,
received while operating a Bureau vehicle or while performing in a duty
status.
(2) An employee who receives a traffic citation in one of the
above-mentioned situations must advise his/her immediate supervisor of any
violations promptly. Any situation in which the employee is in doubt as to
the reporting requirement is to be resolved in favor of reporting the incident
for a supervisory determination.
(3) Any employee who takes any action to have a citation for a
traffic violation canceled or adjusted will be subject to severe administra-
tive action.
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12-2 ACCIDENTS
12-2.1 Reporting Requirements
12-2.1.1 Employees to Division Head or SAC
Each division head or SAC must be promptly notified of all acci-
dents involving Bureau employes while driving either Government or personally
owned motor vehicles.
12-2.1.2 To FBIHQ
FBIHQ must be promptly advised of all accidents involving vehicles
engaged in official business except in cases in which no personal injury is
involved, no damage-to third party property and property damage to Bureau
vehicle(s) does not exceed $250. In these excepted cases in which an employee
is considered at fault, appropriate notation concerning accident must be
placed in employee's field personnel file and FBIHQ advised so copy may be
placed in employee's FBIHQ personnel file.
12-2.2 Investigations and the Reports
12-2.2.1 Need for Investigation
(1) Accidents involving motor vehicles engaged in official
business in which no personal injury is involved, no damage to third party
property and property damage, if any, to Bureau vehicle does not exceed $250
need not be investigated unle-ss circumstances indicate desirability of
investigation, which determination is SAC's personal responsibility.
(2) [Anytime an accident occurs while utilizing a Bureau vehicle,
it will be incumbent upon each office to determine the state law for that
particular state regarding the reporting of accidents and ensure the
submission of any required forms to local and/or state authorities.]
(3) Any accidents involving injury to or damage to property of
third party must be promptly and thoroughly investigated. Particular care
should be exercised to ensure extent of property damage is properly estimated.
(4) All other accidents involving FBI personnel while on official
business must be completely investigated by an Agent who was not the driver,
an occupant, or witness. However, driver of Bureau vehicle involved in
accident, or other employees present, should always be alert to possibility of
procuring statements from driver of other vehicle and witnesses immediately
after accident.
12-2.2.2 Assignment of Investigations
Investigations must be assigned to experienced Agents who must be
entirely familiar with all Bureau requirements relating to these matters.
(1) Agents investigating these matters must always bear in mind
possibility of suits being brought against Government as a result of accident.
(2) Investigations and reports must be completely objective.
(3) Investigations must be vigorously, speedily, and thoroughly
conducted and FBIHQ kept advised of all developments.
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[ 12-2.2.3 Deadline for Submission of Reports[ind Copy Count]
Reports of complete investigation must be submitted to FBIHQ
within ten working days after the accident. If impossible to complete
investigation within that period, FBIHQ must be promptly notified, giving
reason for delay. [Reports should be submitted in triplicate to. FBIUQ,
Attention: Automotive Management Unit, Room 6863. When applicable, the
following enclosures should alsa be submitted in triplicate; SF-91,
Operator's Report of Motor Vehicle Accident; SF-94, Statement of Witness; and
all repair estimates. Photographs of damaged vehicles and/or other damaged
property should be submitted in duplicate.]
12-2.2.4 Need for Accident Report
Reports must be submitted in all accident matters which require
investigations.
12-2.2.5 Cover Page for Report
In every instance it is mandatory that following information be
set forth in cover page(s) accompanying initial report:
(1) Exact nature of assignment of Bureau employee(s) in Bureau
vehicle at time of accident, including title of case to which assigned.
(2) Origin and destination of Bureau vehicle at time of accident,
including justification for route being taken.
(3) Full identification of and accounting for presence of each
person in Bureau vehicle.
(4) If Bureau vehicle on surveillance, exact location of subject
at time of accident. If surveillance or any other circumstances, such as
weather or surface conditiqns, in any way contributed to accident, furnish
details.
12-2.2.6 ? Reports Must -Show
(1)
Year, make, model, and Motor number of vehicles involved
(2) Date, time, and place of accident
(3) Description of accident scene. Photographs submitted in
duplicate and/or diagrams are highly desirable. Such photographs or diagrams
should be properly identified to clearly indicate directions vehicles
traveling, point of impact, and any other pertinent information. Avoid
administrative data which should be set out only on cover pages of report.
(4) Visibility, weather, road conditions, and type of road
surface
(5) Pertinent distance and speeds of vehicles
(6) Whether vehicle equipped with chains or snow tires, if
pertinent. It is SAC's responsibility to establish office policy regarding
use of chains or snow tires.
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(7) Complete details as to how accident occurred, including
statements of drivers, passengers, and. all witnesses. Interview results of
employee?driver must '-)e specific and in?depth with regard to the circumstances
of the accident. signed statements, witnessed by Agent, should be obtained
where possible from drivers of other vehicles involved, passengers, and
witnesses. When signed statement not obtained, report should state specific
efforts made to procure same, as well as identity of negative witnesses.
Since this .would at most result in civil proceedings, interviews need not
include warnings as required in criminal cases.
(8) Existing traffic controls and pertinent local traffic regula?
tions governing the actions of the drivers involved.
(9) Traffic violations of either party or anyone else. Set out
whether third party vehicle is equipped with seat belts, and if operator
and/or passengers in third party vehicle were wearing seat belts, if
available, at time of accident. Also state whether operator (and passenger,
if one) of Bureau vehicle was/were utilizing seat belt at time of accident.
Set out if operator of third party vehicle has any restrictions on motor ,
vehicle operator's license, such as requirement that operator must wear
glasses when driving, and whether operator was abiding by such restrictions at
time of accident. If vehicle defect may have been cause, promptly have
impartial tests made.
(10) Summary of the results of any police investigation conducted
and, in addition, copies of police reports should be submitted as enclosures.
(11) Extent and amount of property damage and personal injury.
Photographs of damaged vehicles or other damaged property should be taken,
particularly in cases in which there is a possibility, of a claim or suit being
filed by or against the Government.
(12) Insurance status and financial ability of parties involved.
Enclose copy of employee's liability insurance policy if personally owned
vehicle has been used on official business. If Bureau vehicle is used,
include information concerning coverage for damage to Bureau vehicle. All
employees authorized to operate Bureau vehicles should be informed Government
does not provide insurance coverage .for damage to its vehicles.
(13) Items, (1) through (12), above are not all?inclusive and any
other information pertinent to a particular accident should be submitted.
12-2.2.7 Obtaining Information for Possible Court Action
Information furnished by any individual who may be called upon to
testify at any time in the future should be reported in accordance with
instructions, regarding "Reporting Information that ayBecome Testimony," set
out in this manual. Refer to Part IT., Section 10. ?
12-2.2.8 Office of Origin
Office of origin is to be shown in title of all communications,
except reports.
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12-2.2.9 Cover Memorandum Forwarding Report
A cover memorandum transmitting the investigative report of the
accident should only be submitted when facts of the case indicate gross or
extreme negligence on thepart of the employee or when the employee .sustains
damage to the Bureau vehicle if utilizing it on other than official husioess.
or if other violations of Bureau rules are involved. In these instances,
cover memorandum must include SAC's recommendation for administrative_actiOn
with a concise analysis of pertinent facts involved.
12-2.3 Forms
Standard Government forms are to be executed by the several
parties involved when applicable.
12-2.3.1 _SF-91 - Operator's Report of Motor-Vehicle Accident
Must be executed by the Bureau operator in all cases reported to
FBIHQ and forwarded to FBIRQ with investigative report. Must be carried in
all Bureau vehicles. Include no administrative information.-
12-2.3.2 SF-94 - Statement of Witness
Must be executed by all available witnesses who are willing.
Where it appears that claim for personal injury might result, it is imperative
that signed statements be promptly procured from all witnesses if willing.
12-2.3.3 SF-95 - Claim for Damage, Injury or Death
Refer to MIOG, Part I, 197-8,
12-2.4 .Claims and Suits
11-2.4.1 Public Law 89-508 (Federal Claims Collection Act of 1966)
Public Law 89-508, effective 1-15-67, requires aggressive action
with effective follow-up through written demands upon debtor in terms which
inform of consequences of failure to cooperate.
(1) When the Bureau automobile is determined to be totaled as
result of an accident, you should collect the difference between the retail
value and amount received from salvage.
(2) State in general terms such as "failure to cooperate will
necessitate collection through available legal remedies." Advise the debtor
the amount owed with documentation. Three written demands should be made at
30-day intervals unless response to the first or second indicates further
demand Would be futile. Furnish FBIHO three copies of such correspondence
fully identifying it. Written demands should be prepared by the Principal
Legal Advisor.
(3) When a private party damages a Bureau vehicle and is found at
fault, the party responsible for the loss, either individually or through an
insuring agent, may replace the vehicle in kind or have ft repaired to the
satisfaction of the Bureau and should make payment directly to the party that
repairs the vehicle. The check or monies paid for repairs must be made
directly to the individual or company making the repairs and not to the FBI.
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(4) If principal amount does not exceed $20,000, collection
action may be terminated if no indication of fraud, misrepresentation or
violation of antitrust laws and it appears no person liable on the claim has
present or prospective financial ability to pay any significant amount of the
claim, or when collection costs will likely exceed recovery amount. If
termination, suspension, or compromise of claim seems expedient, do not so
inform debtor without prior FBIHQ authority but forward to FBIHQ debtor's
current address (or person upon whom service may be made), current credit
data, summary of actions previously taken to collect or compromise claim, and
any records and .exhibits on the claim not previously forwarded. Regulations
implementing the act provide that claims under $600 exclusive of interest
should not be referred for litigation unless important to a significant
[ enforcement policy, or the debtor is able to pay[and]Government can
effectively enforce payment.
(5) Initial demand should not be made without prior FBIHQ
[ instruction. [Administrative]Services Division will consult with Legal Counsel
Division prior, to issuing instructions.
(6) If demands are denied or ignored, ascertain if financial
responsibility laws have been complied with and, if not, arrangements should
be made toward revocation of operator's permit or other legal penalties.
12-2.4.2 Public Law 89-506 - Action Instituted Against the United States
Refer to MIOG, Part I, 197-8.
12-2.4.3 Motor Vehicle Accident Results In A Suit For Or Against The
Government or Bureau Employee
Refer to MIOG, Part I, Section 197.
12-2.4.4 Contacting United States Attorney
Refer to MIOG, Part I, Section 197.
12-2.4.5 Third Party's Claim Rights
Refer to MIOG, Part I, Section 197.
12-2.4.6 Forwarding Administrative Claims
Refer to MIOG, Part I, 197-8.
12-2.4.7 Compromise of Suits Against the United States
Refer to MIOG, Part I, Section 197.
12-2.4.8 Notification of Suits Against United States
Refer to MIOG, Part I, Section 197.
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12-2.5 Responsibility of Employee
12-2.5.1 Financially Responsible
A Bureau employee will not be held financially responsible for
damage to a Bureau vehicle resulting from an accident caused by employee's
negligence while on official business.- However, should an employee be.
considered grossly negligent, that is, display wanton disregard in causing
damage to the Bureau vehicle, or should employee sustain damage to the Bureau
vehicle if utilizing it on other than official business, employee willtr:ie held
accountable for costs of repairing the Bureau vehicle. Diyision head o SAC
should inform all employees who operate Bureau vehicles ft?is their respon-
sibility to provide insurance coverage for damage to Bureao vehicle unless
they elect to personally pay for such damages in the event .they are held
financially responsible for the accident.
12-2.5.2 Administrative Action
Division head or SAC must make recommendation regarding adminis-
trative action where facts of case indicate gross or extreme negligence on the
part of the employee or when the employee sustains damage to the Bureau
vehicle if utilizing it on other than official business or if other violations
of Bureau rules are involved. [Instances of unauthorized use of a Bureau
vehicle, misconduct involving a Bureau vehicle, or arrests (i.e., Driving
While Intoxicated, willful reckless driving, resisting arrest, leaving the
scene of an accident, etc.) must be immediately brought to the attention of
FBIHQ as set forth in this manual, Part I, Section 13, entitled "Disciplinary
Matters."]
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12-2.5.3 Employee's Claim for Injuries
Refer to Part I, Section 15, Subsection on "Employee Compensation
Matter," concerning action to be instituted by an employee against a
responsible third party for recovery of medical expenses because of injuries
sustained by a Bureau employee while on official business.
12-3 USE OF PERSONALLY OWNED VEHICLES FOR OFFICIAL BUSINESS AFTER
REGULAR DUTY TOURS
12-3.1 Injuries Incurred
Full facts concerning circumstances of assignment should be
furnished to FBIHQ for presentation to Office of Workers' Compensation
Programs (OWCP). OWCP will decide if circumstances warrant compensation
benefit coverage for personal injuries.
12-3.2 Authorization
Employees must obtain authorization from only SAC, ASAC, or SA
supervisor where time permits. Authorization may be oral and informal. Where
time is of essence, Special Agents will not be expected to delay departure to
obtain such authorization.
12-3.3
vehicles
tions in
official
[[12-4
[ vehicles
[ Part II,
Travel Expense
The Bureau will not pay travel expense where personally owned
are driven on special mission type of assignments. These instruc-
no way alter existing authority to use personally owned vehicles on
business where mileage can be claimed under certain circumstances.
OPERATING BUREAU VEHICLES IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES-INSURANCE MATTERS
Privately purchased vehicle insurance is required for Bureau
operated on official business in foreign countries (see MAOP,
Section 6-6.2.1 for further details).]
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