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CHD certifies that the foregoing statements regarding the basis for expedited processing are true and correct to the best of our knowledge and belief. 5 U.S.C. § 552(a)(6)(E)(vi). Note that if only portions of a requested file are exempted from release, the remainder must still be released. We therefore request that we be provided with all non-exempt portions which are reasonably segregable or can be deidentified. We further request that you describe any redacted, deleted, or withheld material in detail and specify the statutory basis for the denial as well as your reasons for believing that the alleged statutory justification applies. Please also separately state your reasons for not invoking your discretionary powers to release the requested documents in the public interest. Such statements may help to avoid unnecessary appeal and litigation. CHD reserves all rights to appeal the withholding or deletion of any information. As indicated above, we are applying for expedited processing of this Request. A determination regarding expedited processing should be made within ten (10) days. Access to the requested records should be granted within twenty (20) business days from the date of your receipt of this letter as required under 5 U.S.C. § 552(a)(6)(A)(i). Failure to respond in a timely manner shall be viewed as a denial of this request and CHD may immediately file an administrative appeal or an action. Conclusion If you have any questions regarding how to construe this request for records or believe that further discussions regarding search and processing would facilitate a more efficient production of records of interest to CHD, please do not hesitate to contact CHD to discuss this request. Children's Health Defense welcomes an opportunity to discuss its request with you before you undertake your search or incur search or duplication costs. By working together at the outset, CHD and your agency can decrease the likelihood of costly and time-consuming litigation in the future. Where possible, please provide responsive material in an electronic format by email. Alternatively, please provide responsive material in native format or in PDF format on a USB drive. Please send any responsive material being sent by mail to Children's Health Defense at 852 Franklin Ave., Suite 511, Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, 07417. If it will accelerate release of responsive records to CHD, please provide responsive material on a rolling basis. We share a common mission to promote public health and transparency in government. Children's Health Defense looks forward to working with your agency on this request. If you do not understand any part of this request, please contact me at @childrenshealthdefense.org or during normal business hours.