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Yes. The FAA "Certification" scheme documented in this part of the law is like an SQL stored procedure. If NSA wants, instead of obtaining individualized authorizations from the FISC to surveil individual foreign targets, the DNI and Attorney General can together sign off on a "Certification" documenting the type of surveillance and the measures taken to ensure that such surveillance doesn't target Americans. The FISC reviews that Certification, and the NSA can reuse its structure multiple times by issuing "Directives".




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