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Based on 49 CFR 107.335, this regulation governs the internal process for handling criminal referrals within the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). Specifically, it requires:
1. Internal Reporting: If a PHMSA employee becomes aware of any actual or possible activity subject to criminal penalties under § 107.333, they must report it to their supervisor and to the Office of Chief Counsel.
2. Further Investigation and Referrals: The Chief Counsel may have the Associate Administrator investigate the report, or, if appropriate, refer it directly to the Office of Inspector General (OIG) or other law enforcement (with prompt notification to the OIG).
3. Direct OIG Referrals: PHMSA employees also have the option to bypass the internal chain and make a direct referral to the OIG using their hotline, email, mail, or by contacting an OIG investigator directly.