August 23, 2006 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting
The Pacific Fishery Management Council's (Council) Coastal Pelagic Species Advisory Subpanel (CPSAS) and Coastal Pelagic Species Management Team (CPSMT) will hold a joint work session via conference call, which is open to the public.
New England Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting
The New England Fishery Management Council (Council) is scheduling public meetings of its Standardized Bycatch Reporting Methodology (SBRM) Committee in September, 2006 to consider actions affecting New England fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Recommendations from this group will be brought to the full Council for formal consideration and action, if appropriate.
Notice of Invitation for Coal Exploration License Application, Colorado
Pursuant to section 2(b) the Mineral Leasing Act of February 25, 1920, as amended by Section 4 of the Federal Coal Leasing Amendments Act of 1976, 90 Stat. 1083, 30 U.S.C. 201(b), and to Title 43, Code of Federal Regulations, (CFR), Subpart 3410, all interested qualified parties, as provided in 43 CFR 3472.1 are hereby invited to participate with Ark Land Company on a pro rata cost sharing basis in a program for the exploration of coal deposits owned by the United States of America in the following described lands in Garfield County, Colorado.
Notice of Realty Action; Recreation and Public Purposes Act Classification; WY
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has examined and found suitable for classification for lease or conveyance under the provisions of the Recreation and Public Purposes Act three parcels of public lands located near Cora, Pinedale and Marbleton, all located in Sublette County, Wyoming. Sublette County intends to use the lands for the existing snowmobile track, a public golf course, and to expand the County road maintenance facilities.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request
NARA is giving public notice that the agency proposes to request extension of an information collection currently in use. The information collection is NA Form 6045, Volunteer Service Application Form, used by individuals who wish to volunteer at the National Archives Building, the National Archives at College Park, regional records services facilities, and Presidential Libraries. The public is invited to comment on the proposed information collection pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska Oil and Gas Lease Sale 2006
National Petroleum ReserveAlaska; Notice of Sale and Notice of Availability of the Detailed Statement of Sale for Oil and Gas Lease Sale 2006. The Bureau of Land Management, Alaska State Office, will hold an oil and gas lease sale bid opening for the Northeast and Northwest Planning Areas of the National Petroleum ReserveAlaska. Tracts offered for competitive bid in the Northeast Planning Area cover land not previously offered for sale, as identified in the January 11, 2006, Record of Decision on the Amended Integrated Activity Plan/Environmental Impact Statement; land previously offered in Sale Numbers 991 (1999) and 2002, but for which no bid was received; and land from leases issued after the 2002 Sale that have been relinquished by lessees. All the tracts in the Northwest Planning Area cover land offered in the 2004 Sale but that did not receive any bid.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
The OCC, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on a continuing information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a respondent is not required to respond to, an information collection unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The OCC is soliciting comment concerning its information collection titled, ``Investment Securities (12 CFR part 1).'' The OCC also gives notice that it has sent the information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
The OCC, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on a continuing information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a respondent is not required to respond to, an information collection unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The OCC is soliciting comment concerning its information collection titled, ``Bank Activities and Operations12 CFR 7.'' The OCC also gives notice that it has sent the information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review.
Federal Travel Regulation; E-Gov Travel Service (ETS) and Use of Contract City-Pair Fares
The General Services Administration (GSA) is amending the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR), by adding new requirements that address the use of other-than contract city pair airfares, the handling of receipts under the E-Gov Travel Service (ETS) environment, and new responsibilities for reviewing officials. This final rule also introduces and defines the term ``online self-service booking tool'' and provides for exceptions under certain circumstances to the required use of an agency's current Travel Management Service (TMS) or ETS once the agency has fully deployed ETS. Finally, this final rule requires agencies to develop and submit upon request to the ETS Program Management Office, a plan for maximizing the agency's adoption rate (i.e., achieving the highest possible rate of use of the agency's online self-service booking tool) once the agency has fully deployed ETS. The explanation of changes is addressed in the supplementary information below. The FTR and any corresponding documents may be accessed at GSA's Web site at https://www.gsa.gov/ftr.
Identification of Countries Under Section 182 of the Trade Act of 1974: Request for Public Comment
Section 182 of the Trade Act of 1974 (Trade Act) (19 U.S.C. 2242), requires the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to identify countries that deny adequate and effective protection of intellectual property rights or deny fair and equitable market access to U.S. persons who rely on intellectual property protection. Section 182 is commonly referred to as the ``Special 301'' provision of the Trade Act. In addition, USTR is required to determine which of those countries should be identified as Priority Foreign Countries. In its Special 301 Report issued on April 28, 2006, USTR announced the results of the 2006 Special 301 review and stated that Out-of-Cycle Reviews (OCRs) would be conducted for Indonesia, Canada, Chile, Latvia and Saudi Arabia. USTR requests written comments from the public concerning the acts, policies, and practices relevant for this review under Section 182 of the Trade Act.
Airworthiness Directives; RECARO Aircraft Seating GmbH & Co. (RECARO) Model 3410 Seats
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain RECARO Model 3410 302, 303, 306, 307, 314, 316, 317, 791, 792, and 795 series seats. This AD requires replacing the existing attachment bolts for the seat belts with longer attachment bolts. This AD results from a report of short attachment bolts that don't allow enough thread to properly secure the locknuts. We are issuing this AD to prevent a seat belt from detaching due to a loose locknut and attachment bolt, which could result in injury to an occupant during emergency conditions.
Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc RB211 Series Turbofan Engines
This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD), that is applicable to Rolls-Royce plc (RR) models RB211-535E4-37, RB211-535E437, RB211-535C-37, RB211-535E4-B-75, RB211-535E4-C, and RB211-22B-02 turbofan engines. That AD currently requires inspecting certain high pressure (HP) turbine discs, manufactured between 1989 and 1999, for cracks in the rim cooling air holes, and, if necessary, replacing the discs with serviceable parts. The manufacturer identified reaming-induced machining anomalies (RIMA) as the cause for the cracking. This amendment requires the same inspections, and reduces the compliance times for eddy current inspection (ECI) for the RR RB211- 22B-02 engines. This amendment results from the manufacturer reducing their recommended compliance times for inspections on RB211-22B-02 engines. We are issuing this AD to prevent possible disc failure, which could result in an uncontained engine failure and damage to the airplane.
Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney PW4077D, PW4084D, PW4090, and PW4090-3 Turbofan Engines
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Pratt & Whitney (PW) PW4077D, PW4084D, PW4090, and PW4090-3 turbofan engines that were reassembled with certain previously used high pressure compressor (HPC) exit brush seal assembly parts and certain new or refurbished HPC exit diffuser air seal inner lands. This AD requires replacing the HPC exit inner and outer brush seal packs with new brush seal packs, or replacing the HPC exit brush seal assembly with a new HPC exit brush seal assembly. This AD results from a report of oil leaking into the high pressure turbine (HPT) interstage cavity and igniting, leading to an engine case penetration and engine in- flight shutdown. Although liberated engine parts did not penetrate the engine nacelle, we are issuing this AD to prevent uncontained engine failure, damage to the airplane, and injury to passengers.
Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Jamaica Bay and Connecting Waterways, New York City, NY
The Coast Guard has changed the effective period for the temporary regulation governing the operation of the New York City Highway Bridge (Belt Parkway), at mile 0.8, across Mill Basin, at New York City, New York. This temporary final rule allows the bridge owner to extend the effective period during which only one of the two moveable spans need open for the passage of vessel traffic. This rule is necessary to facilitate the completion of the ongoing bridge deck replacement.
Propiconazole Reregistration Eligibility Decision
This notice announces the availability of EPA's Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED) for the pesticide propiconazole. The Agency's risk assessments and other related documents also are available in the propiconazole docket. Propiconazole is used as a conventional fungicide on agricultural crops, ornamentals, and turf and is used as an antimicrobial material preservative and wood preservative. EPA has reviewed propiconazole through the public participation process that the Agency uses to involve the public in developing pesticide reregistration and tolerance reassessment decisions. Through these programs, EPA is ensuring that all pesticides meet current health and safety standards.
Amitraz; Tolerance Reassessment Decision; Notice of Availability
This notice announces the availability of EPA's Tolerance Reassessment Decision (TRED) for the pesticide amitraz, and opens a public comment period on this document. The Agency's risk assessments and other related documents also are available in the amitraz Docket. Through the tolerance reassessment program, EPA is ensuring that all pesticides meet current health and food safety standards.
Aliphatic Solvents; Reregistration Eligibility Decision for Low Risk Pesticide; Notice of Availability
This notice announces the availability of EPA's Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED) for the pesticide aliphatic solvents, and opens a public comment period on this document, related risk assessments, and other support documents. EPA has reviewed the low risk pesticide aliphatic solvents through a modified, streamlined version of the public participation process that the Agency uses to involve the public in developing pesticide reregistration and tolerance reassessment decisions. Through these programs, EPA is ensuring that all pesticides meet current health and safety standards.
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) Airplanes
The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain Bombardier Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) airplanes. The existing AD currently requires inspecting contactors 1K4XD, 2K4XD, and K4XA to determine the type of terminal base plate, and applying sealant on the terminal base plates, if necessary. This new AD revises the effective date of the existing AD. This AD results from incidents of short circuit failures of certain alternating current (AC) contactors located in the avionics bay. We are issuing this AD to prevent short circuit failures of certain AC contactors, which could result in arcing and consequent smoke or fire.
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-100, DHC-8-200, and DHC-8-300 Series Airplanes
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier Model DHC-8-100, DHC-8-200, and DHC-8-300 series airplanes. This AD requires repetitive inspections of the fluorescent light tube assemblies of the cabin, lavatory, and sidewall, and corrective actions if necessary. This AD also provides for optional terminating action for the repetitive inspections. This AD results from reports of overheating due to arcing between the fluorescent tube pins and the lamp holder contacts. The tubes had not been properly seated during installation. We are issuing this AD to prevent fumes, traces of visible smoke, and fire at the fluorescent light tube assembly.
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 767-400ER Series Airplanes and Model 777-200 and -300 Series Airplanes
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing Model 767-400ER series airplanes and Model 777-200 and - 300 series airplanes. This AD requires, for certain airplanes, repetitive testing of the fill and safety fittings of the cargo fire extinguishing bottles in the forward cargo compartment for leaks; and repetitive application of a corrosion inhibiting compound (CIC) or replacement of the cargo fire extinguishing bottles with reworked fire extinguishing bottles, as necessary. For all airplanes, this AD requires replacement of the cargo fire extinguishing bottles with reworked fire extinguishing bottles, which ends the repetitive tests and CIC applications if applicable. This AD results from failure of the safety fittings for the cargo fire extinguishing bottles. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the safety fittings for the cargo fire extinguishing bottles due to corrosion, which could result in leakage of extinguishing agent. If a fire occurs in the cargo bay, the cargo fire extinguishing bottles could have less than enough extinguishing agent to control a fire.
Revision of Class E Airspace; Barter Island, AK
This action revises Class E airspace at Barter Island, AK to provide adequate controlled airspace to contain aircraft executing two new Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and one amended SIAP. This rule results in revised Class E airspace established upward from 700 feet (ft.) and 1,200 ft. above the surface at Barter Island Airport, AK.
Fenpyroximate; Pesticide Tolerance
This regulation establishes tolerances for combined residues of fenpyroximate and its z-isomer in or on hop, dried cones; almond hulls; nut, tree, group 14; pistachio; fruit, citrus, group 10; citrus, dried pulp; citrus, oil; peppermint, tops; and spearmint, tops. Interregional Project Number 4 (IR-4) requested these tolerances under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), as amended by the Food Quality Protection Act of 1996 (FQPA).
Notice of Proposed Change to Section IV of the Virginia State Technical Guide
It has been determined by the NRCS State Conservationist for Virginia that changes must be made in the NRCS State Technical Guide specifically in practice standards: 328, Conservation Crop Rotation, 329, Residue and Tillage Management No Till/Strip Till/Direct Seed, 345, Residue and Tillage Management Mulch Till, 528, Prescribed Grazing and 612, Tree/Shrub Establishment. These practices will be used to plan and install conservation practices on cropland, pastureland, woodland, and wildlife land.
Radio Broadcasting Service; Atwood, Kansas; Burlington and Flagler, Colorado; McCook and Ogallala, Nebraska
The Audio Division, at the request of KNAB, Inc., allots Channel 292C0 at Atwood, Kansas, as the community's first local aural transmission service (RM-11246). To accommodate the allotment, we also substitute Channel 294C1 for Channel 293C1 at Ogallala, Nebraska, and the modify Station KMCX-FM's license accordingly. We deny the petition filed by Border Alliance of Broadcasters proposing the allotment of Channel 280C0 at Atwood, Kansas, and the proposed changes required to accommodate the proposal (RM-11147). Channel 292C0 can be allotted to Atwood in compliance with the Commission's minimum distance separation requirement with a site restriction of 14.8 kilometers (9.2 miles) southeast to avoid a short-spacing to the licensed site of Station KQNK-FM, Channel 294A, Norton, Kansas. The reference coordinates for Channel 292C0 at Atwood are 39-43-51 North Latitude and 100-53-58 West Longitude. Additionally, Channel 294C1 can be substituted at Ogallala at Station KMCX-FM's currently authorized site. The reference coordinates for Channel 294C1 at Ogallala are 41-08-02 North Latitude and 101-41-42 West Longitude.
Private Land Mobile Services; Stolen Vehicle Recovery Systems
This document addresses a petition for rulemaking filed by LoJack Corporation (LoJack) on October 25, 2004. We initiate this rulemaking proceeding to seek comment on potential rule changes that could enhance Stolen Vehicle Recovery Systems (SVRS) operations. Specifically, we seek comment on proposed rules to permit increased mobile output power, the use of digital emissions, and to relax the limitations on duty cycles. We also seek comment on authorizing mobile transceivers by rule and the merits of broadening the scope to permit the use of frequency 173.075 MHz for operations other than SVRS. The purpose of this document is to develop a record in the rulemaking proceeding that will be utilized to determine what, if any, rule changes would serve the public interest.
Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission, Comments Requested
The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection(s), as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Public Law No. 104-13. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information, subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act that does not display a valid control number. Comments are requested concerning (a) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission for Extension Under Delegated Authority.
The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection(s), as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) that does not display a valid control number. Comments are requested concerning (a) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission for Extension Under Delegated Authority
The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection(s), as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) that does not display a valid control number. Comments are requested concerning (a) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Public Information Collections Approved by Office of Management and Budget
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has received Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the following public information collections pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. An agency may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number.
Canadian Charter Air Taxi Operators
DOT is updating its rule concerning Canadian charter air taxis to make the rule consistent with the 1995 U.S.-Canada bilateral aviation agreement. When promulgated in 1981, the rule comported with the 1974 U.S.-Canada bilateral aviation agreement governing non- scheduled air services. However, the rule has not been updated to reflect the more liberal 1995 bilateral. Consequently, the rule, in its current form, contains certain restrictions on Canadian charter air taxis that are contrary to the 1995 bilateral. This final rule eliminates or amends those provisions. It also makes several other technical changes to the rule and adds a provision making it clear that Canadian charter air taxis are exempt from the statutory requirement of foreign air carriers to file family assistance plans.
Notice of Filing of a Pesticide Petition for Establishment of Regulations for Residues of Myclobutanil in or on Soybean Commodities
This notice announces the initial filing of a pesticide petition proposing the establishment of regulations for residues of myclobutanil in or on soybean commodities.
Dimethenamid; Pesticide Tolerance
This regulation establishes tolerances for residues of dimethenamid in or on leek;onion, green; onion,Welsh; shallot, fresh leaves. Interregional Research Project No.4 (IR-4) requested these tolerances under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), as amended by the Food Quality Protection Act of 1996 (FQPA).
Triflumizole; Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions
This regulation establishes time-limited tolerances for combined residues of triflumizole in or on turnip, greens. Additionally, this regulation increases the tolerance levels and extends time-limited tolerances for Chinese Napa cabbage, collards, coriander leaves (cilantro), kale, kohlrabi, mustard greens and parsley. Further, this regulation extends time-limited tolerances for broccoli, dandelion and Swiss chard. This action is in response to EPA's granting of emergency exemptions under section 18 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) authorizing use of the pesticide on parsley, dandelion, Swiss chard, collards, kale, kohlrabi, mustard greens, Chinese Napa cabbage, broccoli, coriander leaves (cilantro), and turnip greens. This regulation establishes, revises, and/or extends a maximum permissible level for residues of triflumizole in these food commodities. These tolerances expire and are revoked on December 31, 2009.
Azoxystrobin; Pesticide Tolerance
This regulation establishes tolerances for combined residues of azoxystrobin in or on vegetables, foliage of legume, group 7; vegetables, fruiting, group 8 (except tomato); pea and bean, succulent shelled, subgroup 6B; pea and bean, dried shelled, except soybean subgroup, 6C; citrus, dried pulp; citrus, oil; and fruit, citrus, Group 10. Interregional Research Project Number 4 (IR-4) requested these tolerances under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), as amended by the Food Quality Protection Act of 1996 (FQPA). EPA is also deleting several existing tolerances that are no longer needed as a result of this action.
Medicare Program; Senior Risk Reduction Demonstration
This notice informs interested parties of an opportunity to apply to participate in a risk reduction/health management demonstration project. This notice also contains information on how to obtain the complete solicitation and supporting information.
Black Hills National Forest, Northern Hills Ranger District, South Dakota and Bearlodge Ranger District, Wyoming-North Zone Range 05 Proposal and Analysis
This project will revise Rangeland Allotment Management Plans (RAMP) for eight allotments comprising about 79,634 acres within two Ranger Districts of the Black Hills National Forest, and analyze continued grazing within the constraints of the Revised Black Hills National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan, as amended (BHNF LRMP). A Notice of Intent to prepare an environmental impact statement for this project was published August 17, 2005 (70 FR 48369). More than six months have elapsed since the projected FEIS date in that original NOI. This revised NOI is being issued to update the project schedule.
Submission for Review; Extension of Currently Approved Information Collection Requests
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has submitted the following information collection requests (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995: 1620-0001. The information collections were previously published in the Federal Register on June 15, 2006, at Vol. 71, No. 115, pages 34635 and 34636, allowing for OMB review and a 60-day public comment period. Comments received by DHS are being reviewed as applicable. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments.
Submission For Review; Extension Of Currently Approved Information Collection Requests
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has submitted the following information collection requests (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995: 1620-0002. The information collections were previously published in the Federal Register on June 15, 2006, at Vol. 71, No. 115, pages 34635 and 34636, allowing for OMB review and a 60-day public comment period. Comments received by DHS are being reviewed as applicable. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments.
Notice of Public Meeting, Davy Crockett National Forest Resource Advisory Committee
In accordance with the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self Determination Act of 2000 (Pub. L. No. 106-393) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (FACA), the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Davy Crockett National Forest Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) meeting will meet on September 21, 2006.
Small Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Seismic Surveys in the Chukchi Sea off Alaska
In accordance with regulations implementing the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) as amended, notification is hereby given that an Incidental Harassment Authorization (IHA) to take marine mammals, by harassment, incidental to conducting marine geophysical seismic surveys, on oil and gas lease blocks located on Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) waters in the Chukchi Sea. has been issued to GX Technology of Houston, Texas (GXT).
Request for Comments on the Revised Department Strategic Plan for FY 2007-2012
The Department of the Interior (DOI) is seeking public comment on its draft GPRA strategic plan for fiscal year 2007-2012.
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