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candela anywhere in the beam pattern.
The petitioners stated that this request
was based on UMTRI Report No.
UMTRI–2000–41, ‘‘Relative Merits of
the U.S. and ECE High-Beam Maximum
Intensities and of Two- and FourHeadlamp Systems’’ but the agency
notes this research did not evaluate
upper beams with the requested 140,000
candela value. Instead, it evaluated
intensities between the existing and
newly requested maximum values. Due
to the diminishing returns of increasing
upper beam intensity, the petitioners
cited a 5–10% improvement in seeing
distance (due to the almost 87%
increase in the maximum value from
75,000 to 140,000 candela). However,
the petitioners did not quantify how this
might affect safety benefits, and in
particular whether any improvements
would outweigh any associated
disbenefits associated with potential
increases in glare due to higher intensity
upper beam headlamps.
With regard to the requested test
procedures for this option, which would
require testing with ‘‘accurate rated light
sources,’’ this would be a significant
departure from the current approach of
specifying requirements using any
compliant, replaceable light source of
the type intended for use in the system
and could, in the agency’s opinion, have
a negative impact on safety. The agency
believes that requiring headlamps to
meet specified requirements with
production light sources is the best
approach because it ensures consumers
will obtain the specified performance
with the products they purchase, i.e., it
requires manufacturers to take into
account typical production tolerances
and variation in light sources.
Modifying the standard to instead
specify requirements utilizing testing
with ‘‘accurate rated light sources,’’
which do not represent normal
production variation, would mean that
the performance might not be obtained
in the real world. Absent additional
changes to ensure that typical
production variation was accounted for
in the test requirements, the agency
believes that the requested change could
lead to reduced headlamp performance.
The petitioners did not provide any
evidence this would not occur.
Regarding the other potential industry
benefits cited by the petitioners, the
agency notes that no data were
submitted to quantify associated cost
impacts on consumers. Similarly, the
petitioners did not quantify the amount
of cost savings related to reduced
inventory levels, potentially quicker
expansion into new markets due to
reduced trade barriers, and less
complexity in stocking replacement
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lamps for multiple markets. We note
that the pending approval of the
requested changes into ECE R112 cited
by the petitioners as anticipated for fall
2004 still has not occurred.
IV. Agency Conclusion
NHTSA notes that while adding a
new option would provide some
additional flexibility for manufacturers
in terms of being able to choose a new
beam pattern, we are concerned that
there may be a negative impact on safety
associated with increased glare levels if
the agency were to allow the newly
requested lower beam photometry test
points and higher intensity upper beam
headlamps. The petitioners did not
provide sufficient data to demonstrate
otherwise or sufficient data to show
there would be cost savings to
consumers and manufacturers at
comparable safety levels. Therefore,
NHTSA is denying the petition.
However, the agency is separately
pursuing a more comprehensive effort to
evaluate possible modifications to
FMVSS No. 108, with the primary goal
being to translate, to the extent possible,
the existing provisions (along with their
associated underlying assumptions) into
performance-oriented terms
independent of technology. We
anticipate this thorough evaluation will
take some time, but in the process, the
agency will consider harmonization
opportunities and, based upon the
results, the agency anticipates it may
then be in a position to consider
proposing regulatory action to modify
our lighting standard.
Issued on: August 18, 2009.
Julie Abraham,
Director, Office of International Policy, Fuel
Economy and Consumer Programs.
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50 CFR Part 665
[Docket No. 0908131233–91234–01]
RIN 0648–XQ14
Fisheries in the Western Pacific;
Bottomfish and Seamount Groundfish
Fisheries; 2009–10 Main Hawaiian
Islands Bottomfish Total Allowable
Catch
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
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ACTION: Proposed specification; request
for comments.
SUMMARY: NMFS proposes to specify
establish a total allowable catch (TAC)
for the 2009–10 fishing year of 254,050
lb (115,235 kg) of Deep 7 bottomfish in
the main Hawaiian Islands (MHI). The
TAC would be set in accordance with
regulations established to support longterm sustainability of Hawaii bottomfish
in the Hawaiian Archipelago.
DATES: Comments must be received by
September 8, 2009.
ADDRESSES: Comments on this proposed
specification, identified by 0648–XQ14,
may be sent to either of the following
addresses:
• Electronic Submission: Submit all
electronic public comments via the
Federal e-Rulemaking Portal
www.regulations.gov; or
• Mail: William L. Robinson,
Regional Administrator, NMFS, Pacific
Islands Region (PIR), 1601 Kapiolani
Blvd, Suite 1110, Honolulu, HI 96814–
4700.
Instructions: All comments received
are a part of the public record and will
generally be posted to
www.regulations.gov without change.
All personal identifying information
(e.g., name, address, etc.) submitted
voluntarily by the commenter may be
publicly accessible. Do not submit
confidential business information, or
otherwise sensitive or protected
information. NMFS will accept
anonymous comments (if you wish to
remain anonymous, enter ‘‘NA’’ in the
required name and organization fields).
Attachments to electronic comments
will be accepted in Microsoft Word or
Excel, WordPerfect, or Adobe PDF file
formats only.
Copies of the Fishery Management
Plan for Bottomfish and Seamount
Groundfish Fisheries of the Western
Pacific Region (Bottomfish FMP) and
the related Environmental Impact
Statement are available from the
Western Pacific Fishery Management
Council (Council), 1164 Bishop St.,
Suite 1400, Honolulu, HI 96813, tel
808–522–8220, fax 808–522–8226, or
www.wpcouncil.org.
An environmental assessment (EA)
was prepared that describes the impact
on the human environment that would
result from this proposed action. This
action, specification of a TAC, is exempt
from the procedures of E.O. 12866
because this action contains no
implementing regulations and therefore
a Regulatory Impact Review was not
prepared. Based on the environmental
impact analyses presented in the EA,
NMFS prepared a finding of no
significant impact (FONSI) for the
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proposed action. Copies of the EA and
FONSI are available from
www.regulations.gov, or the Council
(see ADDRESSES).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jarad Makaiau, NMFS PIR Sustainable
Fisheries, 808–944–2108.
This
Federal Register document is available
at www.gpoaccess.gov/fr.
The bottomfish fishery in Federal
waters around Hawaii is managed under
the Bottomfish FMP, developed by the
Council and implemented by NMFS
under the authority of the MagnusonStevens Fishery Conservation and
Management Act, 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.
(Magnuson-Stevens Act). Regulations
governing bottomfish fishing by U.S.
vessels in accordance with the
Bottomfish FMP appear at 50 CFR part
665 and subpart H of 50 CFR part 600.
Currently, bottomfish stocks in the
Hawaiian Archipelago are not
experiencing overfishing, and efforts to
minimize localized stock depletion in
the MHI Management Subarea are
precautionary. The MHI Management
Subarea refers to the portion of the U.S.
Exclusive Economic Zone around the
Hawaiian Archipelago lying to the east
of 161° 20’ long.
Pursuant to regulations at § 665.72,
NMFS must is directed to specify a TAC
limit for Deep 7 bottomfish in the MHI
for the fishing year, based on a
recommendation from the Council,
considering the best available scientific,
commercial, and other information, and
taking into account the associated risk
of overfishing. The Deep 7 bottomfish
are onaga (Etelis coruscans), ehu (E.
carbunculus), gindai (Pristipomoides
zonatus), kalekale (P. sieboldii),
opakapaka (P. filamentosus), lehi
(Aphareus rutilans), and hapu‘upu‘u
(Epinephelus quernus).
When the TAC for the year is
projected to be reached, NMFS will
close the non-commercial and
commercial fisheries until the end of the
fishing year (August 31). During a
fishery closure for Deep 7 bottomfish,
no person may fish for, possess, or sell
any of these fish in the MHI, except as
otherwise authorized by law.
Specifically, fishing for, and the
resultant possession or sale of, Deep 7
bottomfish by vessels legally registered
to Mau Zone, Ho‘omalu Zone, or Pacific
Remote Island Areas bottomfish fishing
permits, and conducted in compliance
with all other laws and regulations, are
not affected by the closure. There is no
prohibition on fishing for or selling
other non-Deep 7 bottomfish species
throughout the year.
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For the Last year (2008–09 fishing
year), the TAC was of 241,000 lb
(109,316 kg) of Deep–7 bottomfish in the
MHI (74 FR 6998; February 12, 2009).
Monitoring of the commercial fishery
indicated that the TAC for the 2008–09
fishing year was projected to be reached
by on or before July 6, 2009, and, in
accordance with the regulations at
§ 665.72, NMFS published a temporary
rule closing the non-commercial and
commercial MHI bottomfish fisheries on
July 6, 2009 (74 FR 27253; June 9, 2009).
The fishery is scheduled to re-open on
September 1, 2009.
At its 145th meeting in Kailua-Kona,
Hawaii, held July 20–25, 2009, the
Council reviewed a background
document and an preliminary initial EA
that which incorporated data from an
updated March 2009 bottomfish stock
assessment published by NMFS Pacific
Islands Fisheries Science Center
(PIFSC). These documents were
available at the Council’s 145th meeting.
After considering the information in the
initial EA, risks of overfishing, and
recommendations from the Council’s
Science and Statistical Committee, and
input from the public, the Council
recommended a TAC of 254,050 lb
(115,235 kg) of MHI Deep 7 bottomfish
for the 2009–2010 fishing year.Language
from FONSI inserted here (Subject to
Change):
Based on the updated March 2009
bottomfish stock assessment prepared
by NMFS PIFSC, the proposed 2009–10
TAC is associated with a zero percent
risk of overfishing of Hawaiian
archipelagic bottomfish stocks, ; and
between 39- and 44 percent risk of
localized depletion (or excess fishing
mortality) of the MHI management
subarea bottomfish stocks. These risk
values are similar to those estimated by
PIFSC for the 2008 - 2009 fishing year
(i.e., zero and 40 percent,
respectively)(74 FR 6998; February 12,
2009).
NMFS will consider the Council’s
recommendation, potential
environmental and economic affects of
the proposed TAC, and comments
received during the public comment
period for this proposed specification,
and will announce the final TAC
specification in the Federal Register. To
be considered, comments on this
proposed specification must be received
by September 8, 2009, not postmarked
or otherwise transmitted by that date.
Regardless of the final TAC
specification, all other management
measures will continue to apply in the
MHI bottomfish fishery. The MHI
bottomfish fishery is scheduled to reopen on September 1, 2009, and will
continue until August 31, 2010, unless
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the fishery is closed prior to August 31
as a result of the TAC being reached.
Classification
Pursuant to section 304(b)(1)(A) of the
Magnuson-Stevens Act, the NMFS
Assistant Administrator for Fisheries
has determined that this proposed
specification is consistent with the
Bottomfish FMP, other provisions of the
Magnuson- Stevens Act, and other
applicable laws, subject to further
consideration after public comment.
Certification of Finding of No
Significant Impact on Substantial
Number of Small Entities
The Chief Council for Regulation of
the Department of Commerce certified
to the Chief Council for Advocacy of the
Small Business Administration that this
proposed rule, if adopted, would not
have a significant economic impact on
a substantial number of small entities.
Language from SBA Letter (Drafted by M.
Razin):A description of the action, why it is
being considered, and the legal basis for this
action are contained in the preamble to this
proposed rule. There are approximately 380
vessels engaged in the commercial harvest of
MHI bottomfish. Average gross receipts per
vessel for the 2008–2009 fishery was
$3,577.00, based on a price of $5.64 per lb
and a harvest of the 2008–2009 TAC
specification of 241,000 lb. In general, the
relative importance of MHI bottomfish to
commercial participants as a percentage of
overall fishing (or household) income is
unknown, as the total suite of fishing (or
other income-generating) activities
undertaken by individual operations across
the year has not been examined, to date. The
majority of the 380 vessels comprising the
affected universe were under 30 ft (9.1 m) in
length overall.
Based on all available information, NMFS
has determined that all vessels in the current
fishery are small entities under the Small
Business Administration definition of a small
entity, i.e., they are engaged in the business
of fish harvesting, are independently owned
or operated, are not dominant in their field
of operation, and have annual gross receipts
not in excess of $4 million. Therefore, there
are no disproportionate economic impacts
between large and small entities.
Furthermore, there are no disproportionate
economic impacts among the universe of
vessels based on gear, home port, or vessel
length. Assuming an average price of $ 5.64
per lb, the proposed TAC specification of
254,050 lbs (115,235 kg) is expected to yield
$1,432,842.00 in total revenue, or an average
of $3,770.00 in revenue per vessel, compared
to $3,577.00 per vessel for the 2008–2009
fishery. This is resulting in an expected five
5 percent increase in revenue per vessel from
implementing the proposed specification.
Even though there would be a substantial
number of vessels, i.e., 100 percent of the
bottomfish fleet, affected by this
specification, there would be no significantly
adverse economic impact to individual
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vessels resulting from the implementation of
this specification. Therefore, pursuant to
section 605(b) of the Regulatory Flexibility
Act, 5 U.S.C. 605(b), NMFS has determined
that this rule will not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial number of
small entities.
As a result, an initial regulatory
flexibility analysis is not required and
none has been prepared.
This action is exempt from review
under the procedures of E.O. 12866
because this action contains no
implementing regulations.
Dated: August 19, 2009.
Samuel D. Rauch III,
Deputy Assistant Administrator for
Regulatory Programs, National Marine
Fisheries Service.
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[FR Doc No: E9-20327]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
50 CFR Part 665
[Docket No. 0908131233-91234-01]
RIN 0648-XQ14
Fisheries in the Western Pacific; Bottomfish and Seamount
Groundfish Fisheries; 2009-10 Main Hawaiian Islands Bottomfish Total
Allowable Catch
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
ACTION: Proposed specification; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: NMFS proposes to specify establish a total allowable catch
(TAC) for the 2009-10 fishing year of 254,050 lb (115,235 kg) of Deep 7
bottomfish in the main Hawaiian Islands (MHI). The TAC would be set in
accordance with regulations established to support long-term
sustainability of Hawaii bottomfish in the Hawaiian Archipelago.
DATES: Comments must be received by September 8, 2009.
ADDRESSES: Comments on this proposed specification, identified by 0648-
XQ14, may be sent to either of the following addresses:
Electronic Submission: Submit all electronic public
comments via the Federal e-Rulemaking Portal www.regulations.gov; or
Mail: William L. Robinson, Regional Administrator, NMFS,
Pacific Islands Region (PIR), 1601 Kapiolani Blvd, Suite 1110,
Honolulu, HI 96814-4700.
Instructions: All comments received are a part of the public record
and will generally be posted to www.regulations.gov without change. All
personal identifying information (e.g., name, address, etc.) submitted
voluntarily by the commenter may be publicly accessible. Do not submit
confidential business information, or otherwise sensitive or protected
information. NMFS will accept anonymous comments (if you wish to remain
anonymous, enter ``NA'' in the required name and organization fields).
Attachments to electronic comments will be accepted in Microsoft Word
or Excel, WordPerfect, or Adobe PDF file formats only.
Copies of the Fishery Management Plan for Bottomfish and Seamount
Groundfish Fisheries of the Western Pacific Region (Bottomfish FMP) and
the related Environmental Impact Statement are available from the
Western Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council), 1164 Bishop St.,
Suite 1400, Honolulu, HI 96813, tel 808-522-8220, fax 808-522-8226, or
www.wpcouncil.org.
An environmental assessment (EA) was prepared that describes the
impact on the human environment that would result from this proposed
action. This action, specification of a TAC, is exempt from the
procedures of E.O. 12866 because this action contains no implementing
regulations and therefore a Regulatory Impact Review was not prepared.
Based on the environmental impact analyses presented in the EA, NMFS
prepared a finding of no significant impact (FONSI) for the
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proposed action. Copies of the EA and FONSI are available from
www.regulations.gov, or the Council (see ADDRESSES).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jarad Makaiau, NMFS PIR Sustainable
Fisheries, 808-944-2108.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This Federal Register document is available
at www.gpoaccess.gov/fr.
The bottomfish fishery in Federal waters around Hawaii is managed
under the Bottomfish FMP, developed by the Council and implemented by
NMFS under the authority of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation
and Management Act, 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. (Magnuson-Stevens Act).
Regulations governing bottomfish fishing by U.S. vessels in accordance
with the Bottomfish FMP appear at 50 CFR part 665 and subpart H of 50
CFR part 600. Currently, bottomfish stocks in the Hawaiian Archipelago
are not experiencing overfishing, and efforts to minimize localized
stock depletion in the MHI Management Subarea are precautionary. The
MHI Management Subarea refers to the portion of the U.S. Exclusive
Economic Zone around the Hawaiian Archipelago lying to the east of
161[deg] 20' long.
Pursuant to regulations at Sec. 665.72, NMFS must is directed to
specify a TAC limit for Deep 7 bottomfish in the MHI for the fishing
year, based on a recommendation from the Council, considering the best
available scientific, commercial, and other information, and taking
into account the associated risk of overfishing. The Deep 7 bottomfish
are onaga (Etelis coruscans), ehu (E. carbunculus), gindai
(Pristipomoides zonatus), kalekale (P. sieboldii), opakapaka (P.
filamentosus), lehi (Aphareus rutilans), and hapu`upu`u (Epinephelus
quernus).
When the TAC for the year is projected to be reached, NMFS will
close the non-commercial and commercial fisheries until the end of the
fishing year (August 31). During a fishery closure for Deep 7
bottomfish, no person may fish for, possess, or sell any of these fish
in the MHI, except as otherwise authorized by law. Specifically,
fishing for, and the resultant possession or sale of, Deep 7 bottomfish
by vessels legally registered to Mau Zone, Ho`omalu Zone, or Pacific
Remote Island Areas bottomfish fishing permits, and conducted in
compliance with all other laws and regulations, are not affected by the
closure. There is no prohibition on fishing for or selling other non-
Deep 7 bottomfish species throughout the year.
For the Last year (2008-09 fishing year), the TAC was of 241,000 lb
(109,316 kg) of Deep-7 bottomfish in the MHI (74 FR 6998; February 12,
2009). Monitoring of the commercial fishery indicated that the TAC for
the 2008-09 fishing year was projected to be reached by on or before
July 6, 2009, and, in accordance with the regulations at Sec. 665.72,
NMFS published a temporary rule closing the non-commercial and
commercial MHI bottomfish fisheries on July 6, 2009 (74 FR 27253; June
9, 2009). The fishery is scheduled to re-open on September 1, 2009.
At its 145th meeting in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, held July 20-25, 2009,
the Council reviewed a background document and an preliminary initial
EA that which incorporated data from an updated March 2009 bottomfish
stock assessment published by NMFS Pacific Islands Fisheries Science
Center (PIFSC). These documents were available at the Council's 145th
meeting. After considering the information in the initial EA, risks of
overfishing, and recommendations from the Council's Science and
Statistical Committee, and input from the public, the Council
recommended a TAC of 254,050 lb (115,235 kg) of MHI Deep 7 bottomfish
for the 2009-2010 fishing year.Language from FONSI inserted here
(Subject to Change):
Based on the updated March 2009 bottomfish stock assessment
prepared by NMFS PIFSC, the proposed 2009-10 TAC is associated with a
zero percent risk of overfishing of Hawaiian archipelagic bottomfish
stocks, ; and between 39- and 44 percent risk of localized depletion
(or excess fishing mortality) of the MHI management subarea bottomfish
stocks. These risk values are similar to those estimated by PIFSC for
the 2008 - 2009 fishing year (i.e., zero and 40 percent,
respectively)(74 FR 6998; February 12, 2009).
NMFS will consider the Council's recommendation, potential
environmental and economic affects of the proposed TAC, and comments
received during the public comment period for this proposed
specification, and will announce the final TAC specification in the
Federal Register. To be considered, comments on this proposed
specification must be received by September 8, 2009, not postmarked or
otherwise transmitted by that date.
Regardless of the final TAC specification, all other management
measures will continue to apply in the MHI bottomfish fishery. The MHI
bottomfish fishery is scheduled to re-open on September 1, 2009, and
will continue until August 31, 2010, unless the fishery is closed prior
to August 31 as a result of the TAC being reached.
Classification
Pursuant to section 304(b)(1)(A) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act, the
NMFS Assistant Administrator for Fisheries has determined that this
proposed specification is consistent with the Bottomfish FMP, other
provisions of the Magnuson- Stevens Act, and other applicable laws,
subject to further consideration after public comment.
Certification of Finding of No Significant Impact on Substantial Number
of Small Entities
The Chief Council for Regulation of the Department of Commerce
certified to the Chief Council for Advocacy of the Small Business
Administration that this proposed rule, if adopted, would not have a
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities.
Language from SBA Letter (Drafted by M. Razin):A description of
the action, why it is being considered, and the legal basis for this
action are contained in the preamble to this proposed rule. There
are approximately 380 vessels engaged in the commercial harvest of
MHI bottomfish. Average gross receipts per vessel for the 2008-2009
fishery was $3,577.00, based on a price of $5.64 per lb and a
harvest of the 2008-2009 TAC specification of 241,000 lb. In
general, the relative importance of MHI bottomfish to commercial
participants as a percentage of overall fishing (or household)
income is unknown, as the total suite of fishing (or other income-
generating) activities undertaken by individual operations across
the year has not been examined, to date. The majority of the 380
vessels comprising the affected universe were under 30 ft (9.1 m) in
length overall.
Based on all available information, NMFS has determined that all
vessels in the current fishery are small entities under the Small
Business Administration definition of a small entity, i.e., they are
engaged in the business of fish harvesting, are independently owned
or operated, are not dominant in their field of operation, and have
annual gross receipts not in excess of $4 million. Therefore, there
are no disproportionate economic impacts between large and small
entities. Furthermore, there are no disproportionate economic
impacts among the universe of vessels based on gear, home port, or
vessel length. Assuming an average price of $ 5.64 per lb, the
proposed TAC specification of 254,050 lbs (115,235 kg) is expected
to yield $1,432,842.00 in total revenue, or an average of $3,770.00
in revenue per vessel, compared to $3,577.00 per vessel for the
2008-2009 fishery. This is resulting in an expected five 5 percent
increase in revenue per vessel from implementing the proposed
specification. Even though there would be a substantial number of
vessels, i.e., 100 percent of the bottomfish fleet, affected by this
specification, there would be no significantly adverse economic
impact to individual
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vessels resulting from the implementation of this specification.
Therefore, pursuant to section 605(b) of the Regulatory Flexibility
Act, 5 U.S.C. 605(b), NMFS has determined that this rule will not
have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small
entities.
As a result, an initial regulatory flexibility analysis is not
required and none has been prepared.
This action is exempt from review under the procedures of E.O.
12866 because this action contains no implementing regulations.
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.
Dated: August 19, 2009.
Samuel D. Rauch III,
Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Programs, National Marine
Fisheries Service.
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