§ 9212. Investigations

• (a) The President shall initiate an investigation into the possible designation of a person under section 9214(a) or (g) of this title upon receipt by the President of credible information indicating that such person has engaged in conduct described in section 9214(a) or (g) of this title.
• (b) The President may direct the Secretary of State, the Secretary of the Treasury, and the heads of other Federal departments and agencies as may be necessary to assign sufficient experienced and qualified investigators, attorneys, and technical personnel—
  • (1) to investigate the conduct described in subsections (a), (b), and (g) of section 9214 of this title ; and
  • (2) to coordinate and ensure the effective enforcement of this chapter.