Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc.; Notice of Intent To Hold Public Scoping Meetings and Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement, 46472-46474 [05-15766]

Download as PDF 46472 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 153 / Wednesday, August 10, 2005 / Notices SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations at 5 CFR part 1320, this notice announces the intent of the Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES) to request approval for an extension of the currently approved information collection for the CSREES proposal review process. DATES: Written comments on this notice must be received by October 11, 2005, to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date will be considered to the extent practicable. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, by any of the following methods: Mail: CSREES, USDA, STOP 2216, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250–2216; Hand Delivery/Courier: 800 9th Street, SW., Waterfront Centre, Room 4217, Washington, DC 20024; Fax: 202–720– 0857; or e-mail: jhitchcock@csrees.usda.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jason Hitchcock, (202) 720–4343. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: CSREES Proposal Review Process. OMB Number: 0524–0041. Expiration Date of Current Approval: 06/30/2006. Type of Request: Intent to seek approval for the revision of a currently approved information collection for three years. Abstract: CSREES is responsible for performing a review of proposals submitted to CSREES competitive award programs in accordance with section 103(a) of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998, 7 U.S.C. 7613(a). Reviews are undertaken to ensure that projects supported by CSREES are of high quality and are consistent with the goals and requirements of the funding program. Proposals submitted to CSREES undergo a programmatic evaluation to determine worthiness of Federal support. The evaluations consist of a peer panel review and may also entail an assessment by Federal employees and mail-in (ad-hoc) reviews. Need and Use of the Information: The information collected from the evaluations is used to support CSREES grant programs. CSREES uses the results of each proposal evaluation to determine whether a proposal should be declined or recommended for award. When CSREES has rendered a decision, copies of reviews, excluding the names of the reviewers and summaries of review panel deliberations, if any, are VerDate jul<14>2003 15:02 Aug 09, 2005 Jkt 205001 provided to the submitting Project Director. Given the highly technical nature of many of these proposals, the quality of the peer review greatly depends on the appropriate matching of the subject matter of the proposal with the technical expertise of the potential reviewer. In order to obtain this information, an electronic questionnaire is used to collect information about potential panel and ad-hoc reviewers. If the reviewer is already in our database, the questionnaire asks potential reviewers to update their basic biographical information including address, contact information, professional expertise, and their availability to review for CSREES in the future. New reviewers are prompted to complete the questionnaire. This information has been invaluable in the CSREES review process, which has been recognized by the grantee and grantor community for its quality. The applications and associated materials made available to reviewers, as well as the discussions that take place during panel review meetings are strictly confidential and are not to be disclosed to or discussed with anyone who has not officially been designated to participate in the review process. While each panelist certifies when preparing a review that they do not have a conflict of interest with a particular application and will maintain its confidentiality in the Peer Review System, CSREES collects a certification of the panelist intent at the time of the panel review proceedings to emphasize and reinforce confidentiality not only of applications and reviews but also panel discussions. On the Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality Certification Form, the panelists affirm they understand the conflict of interest guidelines and will not be involved in the review of the application(s) where a conflict exists. Panelists also affirm their intent to maintain the confidentiality of the panel process and not disclose to another individual any information related to the peer review or use any information for personal benefit. Estimate of Burden: CSREES estimates that anywhere from one hour to twenty hours may be required to review a proposal. Approximately five hours are required to review an average proposal. Each proposal receives an average of four reviews, accounting for an annual burden of 20 hours per proposal. CSREES estimates it receives 4,600 proposals each year. The total annual burden in reviewing proposals is 92,000 hours. CSREES estimates that the potential reviewer questionnaire takes 10 minutes to complete. The database PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 consists of approximately 50,000 reviewers. The total annual burden on reviewers completing the questionnaire is 8,330 hours. CSREES estimates that the potential Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality Certification Form takes 10 minutes to complete. The agency has approximately 1,000 panelists each year. The total annual burden of the certification form is 167 hours. The total annual burden of these components of the entire review process is 100,497 hours. Comments: Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Agency estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request to OMB for approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. Done in Washington, DC, this 1st day of August, 2005. Merle D. Pierson, Deputy Under Secretary, Research, Education, and Economics. [FR Doc. 05–15768 Filed 8–9–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–22–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Utilities Service Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc.; Notice of Intent To Hold Public Scoping Meetings and Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement Rural Utilities Service, USDA. Notice of intent to hold public scoping meetings and prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS). AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Rural Utilities Service (RUS) intends to hold public scoping meetings and prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) in connection with possible impacts related to a project proposed by Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc. (AECI), with headquarters in Springfield, Missouri. The proposal consists of the construction and operation of a nominal 660 megawatt coal-based electrical E:\FR\FM\10AUN1.SGM 10AUN1 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 153 / Wednesday, August 10, 2005 / Notices generating plant and associated transmission facilities. A proposed and an alternate site both near the Missouri River in the northwest quadrant of Missouri have been identified by AECI. AECI is requesting RUS to provide financing for the proposed project. DATES: RUS will conduct four public scoping meetings in an open-house format followed by a discussion period: August 22, 2005, Oregon, Missouri, at T.J. Hall Community Center, 104 S. Main; August 23, 2005, Sedalia, Missouri, at Missouri Electric Cooperatives Building, State Fair Grounds, 2503 W. 16th St.; August 24, 2005, Salisbury, Missouri, at Knights of Columbus Building, 311 E. Patterson Ave.; August 25, 2005, Norborne, Missouri, at Goppert Community Building, 201 S. Pine. The open house will be held from 4–6 p.m. with the discussion period from 6:30–7:30 p.m. A Site Selection Study and Macro Corridor Study Report, prepared by Associated Electric Cooperative, will be presented at the public scoping meeting. The Report is available for public review at RUS at the address provided in this notice, at Associated Electric Cooperative, 2814 S. Golden, Springfield, Missouri 65807 and at: Cameron Public Library 312 N. Chestnut St. Cameron, MO 64429 Phone: 816/632–2311 Concordia Library 709 S. Main St. Concordia, MO 64020 Phone: 660/463–2277 Hale Library & Museum 321 Main St. Hale, MO 64643 Phone: 660/565–2617 Mid-Continent Public Library, Kearney Branch 100 S. Platte-Clay Way Kearney, MO 64060–7640 Phone: 816/628–5055 Macon Public Library 210 N. Rutherford St. Macon, MO 63552 Phone: 660/385–3314 Carrollton Public Library 1 N. Folger St. Carrollton, MO 64633 Phone: 660/542–0183 Mid-Continent Public Library, Excelsior Springs Branch 1460 Kearney Road Excelsior Springs, MO 64024–1746 Phone: 816/630–6721 Robertson Memorial Library 19 W. 20th St. Higginsville, MO 64037 Phone: 660/584–2880 Lexington Library 1008 Main St. VerDate jul<14>2003 15:02 Aug 09, 2005 Jkt 205001 Lexington, MO 64067 Phone: 660/259–3071 Marshall Public Library 214 N. Lafayette Marshall, MO 65340 Phone: 660/886–3391 Maryville Public Library 509 N. Main St. Maryville, MO 64468 Phone: 660/582–5281 Little Dixie Regional Library 111 N. 4th St. Moberly, MO 65270 Phone: 660/263–4426 Oregon Public Library 103 S. Washington St. Oregon, MO 64473 Phone: 660/446–3586 Dulany Memorial Library 501 S. Broadway Salisbury, MO 65281 Phone: 660/388–5712 Boonslick Regional Library, Sedalia Branch 219 W. 3rd St. Sedalia, MO 65301 Phone: 660/827–7323 Carnegie Library 316 Massachusetts St. St. Joseph, MO 64504 Phone: 816/238–0526 East Hills Library 502 N. Woodbine Road, Suite A St. Joseph, MO 64506 Phone: 816/236–2136 Washington Park Library 1821 N. Third St. St. Joseph, MO 64505 Phone: 816/232–2052 Boonslick Regional Library 950 E. Main St. Warsaw, MO 65355 Phone: 660/438–5211 DeKalb County Public Library 201 N. Polk St. Maysville, MO 64469 Phone: 816/449–5695 Mound City Public Library 205 E. 6th St. Mound City, MO 64470 Phone: 660/442–5700 Ray County Library 219 S. College St. Richmond, MO 64085 Phone: 816/470–3291 Rolling Hills Consolidated Library: Savannah 514 W. Main St. Savannah, MO 64485 Phone: 816/324–4569 Sedalia Public Library 311 W. Third St. Sedalia, MO 65301 Phone: 660/826–1314 Downtown Library 927 Felix St. St. Joseph, MO 64501 Phone: 816/232–7729 Rolling Hills Consolidated Library: Eastside PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 46473 1904 N. Belt Highway St. Joseph, MO 64506 Phone: 816/232–5479 Sweet Springs Public Library 323 Spring St. Sweet Springs, MO 65351 Phone: 660/335–4314 Norborne Public Library 109 East 2nd Street Norborne, MO 64668 Voice: 816/594–3514 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephanie Strength, Environmental Protection Specialist, RUS, Engineering and Environmental Staff, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Stop 1571, Washington, DC 20250–1571, telephone: (202) 720–0468 or e-mail: stephanie.strength@usda.gov, or Charles Means, Senior Regulatory Policy Analyst, Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc., P.O. Box 754, Springfield, Missouri 65801 or e-mail: cmeans@aeci.org. AECI proposes to construct and operate a nominal 660-megawatt coal-based electric generating facility at one of two sites in northwest Missouri. Its proposed site is just west of Norborne, Missouri, in Carroll County. The alternate site is west of Big Lake, Missouri, along the Missouri River and just south of U.S. Highway 159 in Holt County. Fuel will be supplied to the plant at either site by rail; competing rail options will be evaluated. Construction of the project at either site will require the construction of new transmission facilities. Substation upgrades and approximately 135 miles of 345-kV transmission line would be required to connect the new plant to AECI’s transmission system. For the proposed Norborne site, one line would go east to the existing Thomas Hill Substation, and one line would go south to Sedalia and then to a new substation in eastern Benton County. For the Holt County site, a double circuit 345-kV line would be required from the plant to the Fairport Substation in DeKalb County and a single circuit 345-kV line from the Fairport Substation to a new substation near Orrick, Missouri, in southwest Ray County. AECI’s schedule calls for these facilities to be in commercial operation by May 2011. Alternatives to be considered by RUS include no action, purchased power, renewable energy sources, distributed generation, and alternative site locations. Comments regarding the proposed project may be submitted (orally or in writing) at the public scoping meetings or in writing no later than September 26, 2005 to RUS at the address provided in this notice. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\10AUN1.SGM 10AUN1 46474 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 153 / Wednesday, August 10, 2005 / Notices RUS will use input provided by government agencies, private organizations, and the public in the preparation of a Draft EIS. The Draft EIS will be available for review and comment for 45 days. A Final EIS will then be prepared that considers all comments received. The Final EIS will be available for review and comment for 30 days. Following the 30-day comment period, RUS will prepare a Record of Decision (ROD). Notices announcing the availability of the Draft and Final EIS and the ROD will be published in the Federal Register and in local newspapers. Any final action by RUS related to the proposed project will be subject to, and contingent upon, compliance with all relevant Federal, State and local environmental laws and regulations and completion of the environmental review requirements as prescribed in the RUS Environmental Policies and Procedures (7 CFR part 1794). Dated: August 4, 2005. Glendon D. Deal, Director, Engineering and Environmental Staff, Water and Environmental Programs, Rural Utilities Service. [FR Doc. 05–15766 Filed 8–9–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–15–P ANTITRUST MODERNIZATION COMMISSION Request for Public Comment Antitrust Modernization Commission. ACTION: Request for public comment. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Antitrust Modernization Commission requests comments from the public regarding specific questions relating to the issues selected for Commission study. DATES: Comments are due by September 30, 2005. ADDRESSES: By electronic mail: comments@amc.gov. By mail: Antitrust Modernization Commission, Attn: Public Comments, 1120 G Street, NW., Suite 810, Washington, DC 20005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Andrew J. Heimert, Executive Director & General Counsel, Antitrust Modernization Commission. Telephone: (202) 233–0701; e-mail: info@amc.gov. Internet: https://www.amc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Antitrust Modernization Commission was established to ‘‘examine whether the need exists to modernize the antitrust laws and to identify and study related issues.’’ Antitrust Modernization Commission Act of 2002, Pub. L. 107– VerDate jul<14>2003 15:02 Aug 09, 2005 Jkt 205001 273, § 11053, 116 Stat. 1856. In conducting its review of the antitrust laws, the Commission is required to ‘‘solicit the views of all parties concerned with the operation of the antitrust laws.’’ Id. By this request for comments, the Commission seeks to provide a full opportunity for interested members of the public to provide input regarding certain issues selected for Commission study. From time to time, the Commission may issue additional requests for comment on issues selected for study. Comments should be submitted in written form. Comments should identify the topic to which it relates. Comments need not address every question within the topic. Comments exceeding 1500 words should include a brief (less than 250 word) summary. Commenters may submit additional background materials (such as articles, data, or other information) relating to the topic by separate attachment. Comments should identify the person or organization submitting the comments. If comments are submitted by an organization, the submission should identify a contact person within the organization. Comments should include the following contact information for the submitter: an address, telephone number, and e-mail address (if available). Comments submitted to the Commission will be made available to the public in accordance with federal laws. Comments may be submitted either in hard copy or electronic form. Electronic submissions may be sent by electronic mail to comments@amc.gov. Comments submitted in hard copy should be delivered to the address specified above, and should enclose, if possible, a CD– ROM or a 31⁄2-inch computer diskette containing an electronic copy of the comment. The Commission prefers to receive electronic documents (whether by e-mail or on CD–ROM/diskette) in portable document format (.pdf), but also will accept comments in Microsoft Word format. The AMC has issued this request for comments pursuant to its authorizing statute and the Federal Advisory Committee Act. Antitrust Modernization Commission Act of 2002, Pub. L. 107– 273, § 11053, 116 Stat. 1758, 1856; Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App., § 10(a)(3). should there be a means for differentiation based on differences in the severity or culpability of the behavior? A. Do the Sentencing Guidelines provide an adequate method of distinguishing between violations with differing degrees of culpability? For example, should the Sentencing Guidelines provide distinctions between different types of antitrust crimes (e.g., price fixing versus monopolization)? B. The Sentencing Guidelines use 20% of the volume of commerce affected as the starting point for computation of corporate antitrust fines. See United States Sentencing Commission, Guidelines Manual § 2R1.1 (2004). Does the volume of commerce provide an adequate measure for setting fines? If not, what other measure(s) or methods would provide a more appropriate way for the Guidelines to establish fine levels? 2. 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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Rural Utilities Service


Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc.; Notice of Intent To Hold 
Public Scoping Meetings and Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement

AGENCY: Rural Utilities Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice of intent to hold public scoping meetings and prepare an 
environmental impact statement (EIS).

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SUMMARY: The Rural Utilities Service (RUS) intends to hold public 
scoping meetings and prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) in 
connection with possible impacts related to a project proposed by 
Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc. (AECI), with headquarters in 
Springfield, Missouri. The proposal consists of the construction and 
operation of a nominal 660 megawatt coal-based electrical

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generating plant and associated transmission facilities. A proposed and 
an alternate site both near the Missouri River in the northwest 
quadrant of Missouri have been identified by AECI. AECI is requesting 
RUS to provide financing for the proposed project.

DATES: RUS will conduct four public scoping meetings in an open-house 
format followed by a discussion period: August 22, 2005, Oregon, 
Missouri, at T.J. Hall Community Center, 104 S. Main; August 23, 2005, 
Sedalia, Missouri, at Missouri Electric Cooperatives Building, State 
Fair Grounds, 2503 W. 16th St.; August 24, 2005, Salisbury, Missouri, 
at Knights of Columbus Building, 311 E. Patterson Ave.; August 25, 
2005, Norborne, Missouri, at Goppert Community Building, 201 S. Pine. 
The open house will be held from 4-6 p.m. with the discussion period 
from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
    A Site Selection Study and Macro Corridor Study Report, prepared by 
Associated Electric Cooperative, will be presented at the public 
scoping meeting. The Report is available for public review at RUS at 
the address provided in this notice, at Associated Electric 
Cooperative, 2814 S. Golden, Springfield, Missouri 65807 and at:
Cameron Public Library
    312 N. Chestnut St.
    Cameron, MO 64429
    Phone: 816/632-2311
Concordia Library
    709 S. Main St.
    Concordia, MO 64020
    Phone: 660/463-2277
Hale Library & Museum
    321 Main St.
    Hale, MO 64643
    Phone: 660/565-2617
Mid-Continent Public Library, Kearney Branch
    100 S. Platte-Clay Way
    Kearney, MO 64060-7640
    Phone: 816/628-5055
Macon Public Library
    210 N. Rutherford St.
    Macon, MO 63552
    Phone: 660/385-3314
Carrollton Public Library
    1 N. Folger St.
    Carrollton, MO 64633
    Phone: 660/542-0183
 Mid-Continent Public Library, Excelsior Springs Branch
    1460 Kearney Road
    Excelsior Springs, MO 64024-1746
    Phone: 816/630-6721
Robertson Memorial Library
    19 W. 20th St.
    Higginsville, MO 64037
    Phone: 660/584-2880
Lexington Library
    1008 Main St.
    Lexington, MO 64067
    Phone: 660/259-3071
 Marshall Public Library
    214 N. Lafayette
    Marshall, MO 65340
    Phone: 660/886-3391
Maryville Public Library
    509 N. Main St.
    Maryville, MO 64468
    Phone: 660/582-5281
Little Dixie Regional Library
    111 N. 4th St.
    Moberly, MO 65270
    Phone: 660/263-4426
Oregon Public Library
    103 S. Washington St.
    Oregon, MO 64473
    Phone: 660/446-3586
Dulany Memorial Library
    501 S. Broadway
    Salisbury, MO 65281
    Phone: 660/388-5712
Boonslick Regional Library, Sedalia Branch
    219 W. 3rd St.
    Sedalia, MO 65301
    Phone: 660/827-7323
Carnegie Library
    316 Massachusetts St.
    St. Joseph, MO 64504
    Phone: 816/238-0526
East Hills Library
    502 N. Woodbine Road, Suite A
    St. Joseph, MO 64506
    Phone: 816/236-2136
Washington Park Library
    1821 N. Third St.
    St. Joseph, MO 64505
    Phone: 816/232-2052
Boonslick Regional Library
    950 E. Main St.
    Warsaw, MO 65355
    Phone: 660/438-5211
DeKalb County Public Library
    201 N. Polk St.
    Maysville, MO 64469
    Phone: 816/449-5695
Mound City Public Library
    205 E. 6th St.
    Mound City, MO 64470
    Phone: 660/442-5700
Ray County Library
    219 S. College St.
    Richmond, MO 64085
    Phone: 816/470-3291
Rolling Hills Consolidated Library: Savannah
    514 W. Main St.
    Savannah, MO 64485
    Phone: 816/324-4569
Sedalia Public Library
    311 W. Third St.
    Sedalia, MO 65301
    Phone: 660/826-1314
Downtown Library
    927 Felix St.
    St. Joseph, MO 64501
    Phone: 816/232-7729
Rolling Hills Consolidated Library: Eastside
    1904 N. Belt Highway
    St. Joseph, MO 64506
    Phone: 816/232-5479
Sweet Springs Public Library
    323 Spring St.
    Sweet Springs, MO 65351
    Phone: 660/335-4314
Norborne Public Library
    109 East 2nd Street
    Norborne, MO 64668
    Voice: 816/594-3514

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephanie Strength, Environmental 
Protection Specialist, RUS, Engineering and Environmental Staff, 1400 
Independence Avenue, SW., Stop 1571, Washington, DC 20250-1571, 
telephone: (202) 720-0468 or e-mail: stephanie.strength@usda.gov, or 
Charles Means, Senior Regulatory Policy Analyst, Associated Electric 
Cooperative, Inc., P.O. Box 754, Springfield, Missouri 65801 or e-mail: 
cmeans@aeci.org.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: AECI proposes to construct and operate a 
nominal 660-megawatt coal-based electric generating facility at one of 
two sites in northwest Missouri. Its proposed site is just west of 
Norborne, Missouri, in Carroll County. The alternate site is west of 
Big Lake, Missouri, along the Missouri River and just south of U.S. 
Highway 159 in Holt County. Fuel will be supplied to the plant at 
either site by rail; competing rail options will be evaluated.
    Construction of the project at either site will require the 
construction of new transmission facilities. Substation upgrades and 
approximately 135 miles of 345-kV transmission line would be required 
to connect the new plant to AECI's transmission system. For the 
proposed Norborne site, one line would go east to the existing Thomas 
Hill Substation, and one line would go south to Sedalia and then to a 
new substation in eastern Benton County. For the Holt County site, a 
double circuit 345-kV line would be required from the plant to the 
Fairport Substation in DeKalb County and a single circuit 345-kV line 
from the Fairport Substation to a new substation near Orrick, Missouri, 
in southwest Ray County. AECI's schedule calls for these facilities to 
be in commercial operation by May 2011.
    Alternatives to be considered by RUS include no action, purchased 
power, renewable energy sources, distributed generation, and 
alternative site locations. Comments regarding the proposed project may 
be submitted (orally or in writing) at the public scoping meetings or 
in writing no later than September 26, 2005 to RUS at the address 
provided in this notice.

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    RUS will use input provided by government agencies, private 
organizations, and the public in the preparation of a Draft EIS. The 
Draft EIS will be available for review and comment for 45 days. A Final 
EIS will then be prepared that considers all comments received. The 
Final EIS will be available for review and comment for 30 days. 
Following the 30-day comment period, RUS will prepare a Record of 
Decision (ROD). Notices announcing the availability of the Draft and 
Final EIS and the ROD will be published in the Federal Register and in 
local newspapers.
    Any final action by RUS related to the proposed project will be 
subject to, and contingent upon, compliance with all relevant Federal, 
State and local environmental laws and regulations and completion of 
the environmental review requirements as prescribed in the RUS 
Environmental Policies and Procedures (7 CFR part 1794).

    Dated: August 4, 2005.
Glendon D. Deal,
Director, Engineering and Environmental Staff, Water and Environmental 
Programs, Rural Utilities Service.
[FR Doc. 05-15766 Filed 8-9-05; 8:45 am]
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