A requester submits a FOIA request for all emails of a city employee over the past five years. The city estimates the search will take 200 hours. What is the BEST initial step?
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A
Deny the request immediately as overly burdensome
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B
Provide an estimated cost and ask the requester to confirm, modify, or withdraw the request
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C
Begin processing all records without notifying the requester of costs
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D
Forward the request to the state attorney general for guidance