may request that additional personnel be hired or assigned from outside the Department. (d) Cooperation All personnel in the Department shall cooperate to the fullest extent possible with a Special Counsel appointed under this chapter. 599K–6. Powers and authority (a) In general Subject to the limitations of this chapter, a Special Counsel appointed under this chapter shall exercise, within the scope of the jurisdiction of the Special Counsel, the full power and independent authority to exercise all investigative and prosecutorial functions of any United States attorney. (b) Special Counsel discretion Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a Special Counsel appointed under this chapter shall determine whether and to what extent to inform or consult with the Attorney General or others within the Department about the conduct of the duties and responsibilities of the Special Counsel. 599K–7. Conduct and accountability generally (a) In general A Special Counsel appointed under this chapter shall— (1) comply with the rules, regulations, procedures, practices, and policies of the Department