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National Security Letters - NSLB - OGC Page 5 of 14 The following is the new language that you will now see in model NSLs. The first three paragraphs are optional, to be used if there is a need for nan- disclosure. In accordance with [cite to pertinent statute], I certify that a disclosure of the fact that the FBI has sought or obtained access to the information sought by this letter may endanger the national security of the United States, — interfere with a criminal, counter terrorism, or counterintelligence investigation, interfere with diplomatic relations, or endanger the fife or physical safety of a person. Accordingly, 18 U.S.C. § 2709(c){1) and (2) prohibits you, or any officer, employee, or agent of yours, fram disclosing this letter, other than to those ta whom disclosure is necessary to comply with the letter or to an attorney to obtain legal advice or legal assistance with respect to this fetter. In accordance with [cite to pertinent statute}, you are directed to notify any persons to whom you have disclosed this letter that they are also subject to the nondisclosure requirement and are therefore also prohibited from disclosing the letter to anyone eise, In accordance with [cite to pertinent statute], if the FBI asks for the information, you should identify any person to whom such disclosure has been made or to whom such disclosure will be made. In no instance will you be required to identify any attorney to whom disclosure was made or will be made in order to obtain legal advice or fegal assistance with respect to this request, In accordance with [cite to pertinent statute}, you have a right to challenge this request if compliance would be unreasonable, oppressive, or otherwise unlawful and the right to challenge the nondisclosure requirement set forth above. In accordance with [cite to pertinent b2 . errant