Expedited processing
(g) Expedited processing. (1) The NRC may take requests and appeals out of order and give expedited treatment if the NRC determines that such requests or appeals involve a compelling need as defined in 9.13. (2) A request for expedited processing must: (i) Be made in writing; (ii) Be labelled Expedited Processing Requested; (iii) Be submitted as part of a request for records in accordance with 9.23; and (iv) Include a statement certifying the compelling need given to be true and correct to the best of their knowledge and belief. The NRC may waive the certification requirement as a matter of administrative discretion. (3) The Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act Officer, or their delegate, will make the initial determination whether to grant or deny a request for expedited processing and will notify a requester within 10 calendar days after the request has been received whether expedited processing will be granted. (4) If the NRC grants a request for expedited processing, then the NRC will give the expedited request priority over non-expedited requests and will process the expedited request as soon as practical. (5) If the NRC denies a request for expedited processing, then the requester will have the right to submit an appeal to the denial determination in accordance with 9.29. The NRC will communicate this appeal right as part of its written notification to the requester denying expedited processing. The requester will label its appeal request Appeal for Expedited Processing.