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b7f

Also known as Endangering safety 5 U.S.C. ยง 552(b)(7)f b7f.

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Records or information compiled for law enforcement purposes, but only to the extent that the production of such law enforcement records or information: F) Could reasonably be expected to endanger the life or physical safety or any individual.