compelling need
Defined in 1 place of the United States Code.
For purposes of this subparagraph, the term “compelling need” means—
(I) that a failure to obtain requested records on an expedited basis under this paragraph could reasonably be expected to pose an imminent threat to the life or physical safety of an individual; or
(II) with respect to a request made by a person primarily engaged in disseminating information, urgency to inform the public concerning actual or alleged Federal Government activity.
Source
- 1996–present5 U.S.C. § 552Government Organization and Employees · Public information; agency rules, opinions, orders, records, and proceedings · in this section