U.S. Department of Justice

U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington,.. 20535 MR. MARTIN G. WEINBERG BOSTON, MA 02116 August 21, 2015 FOIPA Request No.: 1203982-001 Subject: EPSTEIN, JEFFREY Dear Mr. Weinberg: This is in reference to your letter to the FBI, in which you requested expedited processing for the above-referenced Freedom of Information/Privacy Acts (FOIPA) request. Under Department of Justice (DOJ) standards for expedited processing, it can only be granted in the following situations: 28 C.F.R. §16.5 (d)(1)(i): "Circumstances in which the lack of expedited treatment could reasonably be expected to pose an imminent threat to the life or physical safety of an individual.' 28 C.F.R. §16.5 (d)(1)(11): "An urgency to inform the public about an actual or alleged federal government activity. if made by a person primarily engaged in disseminating information' 28 C.F.R. §16.5 (d)(1)(iii): "The loss of substantial due process of rights." 28 C.F.R. §16.5 (d)(1)(Iv): "A matter of widespread and exceptional media interest in which there exists possible questions about the government's integrity which affects public confidence." You have not provided enough information concerning the statutory requirements permitting expedition: therefore, your request is denied. For questions regarding our determinations, visit the www.fbi gov/foia website under 'Contact Us.' The FOIPA Request number listed above has been assigned to your request. Please use this number in all correspondence concerning your request. Your patience is appreciated. You may file an appeal by writing to the Director, 0 f Information Policy (OIP), U.S. Department of Justice. 1425 New York Ave., NW, Suite 11050, Washington, . 20530-0001, or you may submit an appeal through OIP's eFOIA portal at http //www.iustice.govioip/efoia-portal.html. Your appeal must be received by OIP within sixty (60) days from the date of this letter in order to be considered timely. The envelope and the letter should be dearly marked "Freedom of Information Appeal." Please cite the FOIPA Request Number in any correspondence to us for proper identification of your request. Sincerely, Section Chief Recordrinformation Dissemination Section Records Management Division EFTA01190750