NEW LANGUAGE FOR DENYING EXPEDITE REQUESTS

Created: 7/27/2000

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language lo use to deny requests to expedite

have added it to the HJIA sample book, but not to Privacy (ot

With regard to your request for expeditedust inform you thnt nit requests are handled in tho order receivedfirst-in, first-out" basis. Exceptions to this rule will be made onlyompelling need is established to the satisfaction of thecompelling need" is deemed to exist:hen the matter involves an imminent threat to the life or physical safety of an individual; orhen the request is madeerson primarily engaged in disseminating informationepresentative of the news media) and the information is relevantubject of public urgency concerning an actual or alleged Federal government activity. Since your request does notcompelling need" as defined above, we must decline your requosl to expedite processing.

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