OFFICE OF ENFORCEMENT    
 

Division of Compliance Management and Operations (HFC-210)


a.   Reviews and evaluates proposed legal actions to ascertain
     compliance with enforcement policy, regulatory objectives,
     jurisdiction, and adequacy of evidence.  Reviews the
     determination that legal action should be initiated         
     and recommends appropriate action.


b.   Determines the final basis on which specific legal actions
     reviewed are to be recommended.  Recommends appropriate
     action to the Office Director, or acting on behalf of the 
     Office Director, forwards the recommendations to the Office
     of the Chief Counsel. 


c.   Performs final administrative review of proposed legal
     actions for sufficiency of evidence and coordinates the
     acquisition of additional evidence needed through the
     appropriate centers and field offices.


d.   Resolves disputes or other problems encountered during case
     review to assure that Agency decisions are consistent.


e.   Provides guidance for and participates in the development of
     new, novel, or precedent-setting cases; provides counsel to
     the field on compliance matters; interprets policy and major
     action decisions and provides guidance on their application.


f.   Provides regulatory guidance and operational management of
     case work to insure timely input by involved units. 


g.   Evaluates terminated legal cases to determine effectiveness
     in bringing about correction and to evaluate enforcement
     strategies and evidentiary and other problems; performs
     trend analysis and identifies actual and potential problem
     areas; keeps Agency advised as to actions initiated through
     case news digest.


h.   Serves as focal point for Headquarters/field operational
     relations on compliance problems. 


i.   Participates in the design and implementation of  training
     programs for Headquarters and field compliance personnel.


j.   Serves as the Agency clearance point and coordinator for all
     warrants, both administrative and search and seizure.





[SMG 1121.22]


[6-13-89]


[No Expiration Date]
[FDA