28 CFR § 0.36 - Recommendations.

The Pardon Attorney shall submit all recommendations in clemency cases through the Deputy Attorney General and the Deputy Attorney General shall exercise such discretion and authority as is appropriate and necessary for the handling and transmittal of such recommendations to the President.

[Order No. 1012–83, 48 FR 22290, May 18, 1983, as amended by AG Order No. 3464–2014, 79 FR 54188, Sept. 11, 2014]