16.40—Stays ordered by the Department of Justice.
If at any time the Attorney General or an
Assistant Attorney General designated by the
Attorney General transmits to the authority head a
written finding that continuation of the
administrative process described in this part with
respect to a claim or statement may adversely
affect any pending or potential criminal or civil
action related to such claim or statement, the
authority head shall stay the process immediately.
In such a case, the authority head may order the
process resumed only upon receipt of the written
authorization of the Attorney General.