Suspension of Community Eligibility, 59266-59268 [2011-24691]

Download as PDF 59266 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 186 / Monday, September 26, 2011 / Rules and Regulations bjneal on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with RULES Register to provide a period for public comment before the provisions of a rule take effect in accordance with section 553(b) of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 U.S.C. 553(b)). However, we can waive this notice and comment procedure if we find, for good cause, that the notice and comment process is impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public interest, and incorporate a statement of the finding and the reasons therefore in the document. We also ordinarily provide a 30-day delay in the effective date of the provisions of a notice in accordance with section 553(d) of the APA (5 U.S.C. 553(d)). However, we can waive this delay if we find good cause and publish in the notice an explanation of our good cause. We find for good cause that it is unnecessary to undertake notice and comment rulemaking because this document merely provides technical corrections to the FY 2012 SNF PPS final rule. We are not making substantive changes to our payment methodologies or policies, but rather, are simply implementing correctly the payment methodologies and policies that we previously proposed, received comment on, and subsequently finalized. This correction document is intended solely to ensure that the FY 2012 SNF PPS final rule accurately reflects these payment methodologies and policies. Therefore, we believe that undertaking further notice and comment rulemaking activity in connection with it would be unnecessary and contrary to the public interest. Further, we believe a delayed effective date is unnecessary because this correction document merely corrects inadvertent technical errors. The changes noted above do not make any substantive changes to the SNF PPS payment methodologies or policies. Moreover, we regard imposing a delay in the effective date as being contrary to the public interest. We believe that it is in the public interest for providers to receive appropriate SNF PPS payments in as timely a manner as possible and to ensure that the FY 2012 SNF PPS final rule accurately reflects our payment methodologies, payment rates, and policies. Therefore, we find good cause to waive notice and comment procedures, as well as the 30-day delay in effective date. IV. Correction of Errors In FR Doc. 2011–19544 of August 8, 2011 (76 FR 48486), make the following corrections: 1. On page 48546, in Table A (‘‘FY 2012 Wage Index for Urban Areas Based on CBSA Labor Market Areas’’), in the VerDate Mar<15>2010 06:33 Sep 24, 2011 Jkt 223001 first set of columns, in the eighth row (CBSA 20020), third column, the wage index ‘‘0.7130’’ is corrected to read ‘‘0.7390’’. 2. On page 48552, in Table A, in the second set of columns, in the fifth row (CBSA 33740), third column, the wage index ‘‘0.7915’’ is corrected to read ‘‘0.7964’’. 3. On page 48561, in Table B (‘‘FY 2012 Wage Index Based on CBSA Labor Market Areas for Rural Areas’’), in the second set of columns, in the 19th row (State Code 19 (Louisiana)), third column, the wage index ‘‘0.7769’’ is corrected to read ‘‘0.7749’’. (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Program No. 93.773, Medicare—Hospital Insurance; and Program No. 93.774, Medicare—Supplementary Medical Insurance Program) Dated: September 16, 2011. Barbara J. Holland, Deputy Executive Secretary to the Department. [FR Doc. 2011–24670 Filed 9–23–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4120–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency 44 CFR Part 64 [Docket ID FEMA–2011–0002; Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA–8199] Suspension of Community Eligibility Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: This rule identifies communities, where the sale of flood insurance has been authorized under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), that are scheduled for suspension on the effective dates listed within this rule because of noncompliance with the floodplain management requirements of the program. If the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) receives documentation that the community has adopted the required floodplain management measures prior to the effective suspension date given in this rule, the suspension will not occur and a notice of this will be provided by publication in the Federal Register on a subsequent date. DATES: Effective Dates: The effective date of each community’s scheduled suspension is the third date (‘‘Susp.’’) listed in the third column of the following tables. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 If you want to determine whether a particular community was suspended on the suspension date or FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT David Stearrett, Mitigation Directorate, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646–2953. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The NFIP enables property owners to purchase flood insurance which is generally not otherwise available. In return, communities agree to adopt and administer local floodplain management aimed at protecting lives and new construction from future flooding. Section 1315 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 4022, prohibits flood insurance coverage as authorized under the NFIP, 42 U.S.C. 4001 et seq.; unless an appropriate public body adopts adequate floodplain management measures with effective enforcement measures. The communities listed in this document no longer meet that statutory requirement for compliance with program regulations, 44 CFR part 59. Accordingly, the communities will be suspended on the effective date in the third column. As of that date, flood insurance will no longer be available in the community. However, some of these communities may adopt and submit the required documentation of legally enforceable floodplain management measures after this rule is published but prior to the actual suspension date. These communities will not be suspended and will continue their eligibility for the sale of insurance. A notice withdrawing the suspension of the communities will be published in the Federal Register. In addition, FEMA has identified the Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs) in these communities by publishing a Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). The date of the FIRM, if one has been published, is indicated in the fourth column of the table. No direct Federal financial assistance (except assistance pursuant to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act not in connection with a flood) may legally be provided for construction or acquisition of buildings in identified SFHAs for communities not participating in the NFIP and identified for more than a year, on FEMA’s initial flood insurance map of the community as having flood-prone areas (section 202(a) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, 42 U.S.C. 4106(a), as amended). This prohibition against certain types of Federal assistance becomes effective for FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: E:\FR\FM\26SER1.SGM 26SER1 59267 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 186 / Monday, September 26, 2011 / Rules and Regulations the communities listed on the date shown in the last column. The Administrator finds that notice and public comment under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are impracticable and unnecessary because communities listed in this final rule have been adequately notified. Each community receives 6-month, 90-day, and 30-day notification letters addressed to the Chief Executive Officer stating that the community will be suspended unless the required floodplain management measures are met prior to the effective suspension date. Since these notifications were made, this final rule may take effect within less than 30 days. National Environmental Policy Act. This rule is categorically excluded from the requirements of 44 CFR part 10, Environmental Considerations. No environmental impact assessment has been prepared. Regulatory Flexibility Act. The Administrator has determined that this rule is exempt from the requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act because the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 4022, prohibits flood insurance coverage unless an appropriate public body adopts adequate floodplain management measures with effective enforcement measures. The communities listed no longer comply with the statutory requirements, and after the effective date, flood insurance will no longer be available in the communities unless remedial action takes place. Regulatory Classification. This final rule is not a significant regulatory action under the criteria of section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866 of September 30, 1993, Regulatory Planning and Review, 58 FR 51735. Executive Order 13132, Federalism. This rule involves no policies that have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform. This rule meets the applicable standards of Executive Order 12988. Community No. State and location Region III West Virginia: Doddridge County, Unincorporated Areas West Union, Town of, Doddridge County. Region VI Texas: Abilene, City of, Jones County .............. 540025 Anson, City of, Jones County ................ 480401 Hamlin, City of, Jones County ............... 480402 Hawley, City of, Jones County .............. 480885 Jones County, Unincorporated Areas ... 480884 Region X Alaska: McGrath, City of, Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area. 540024 485450 020128 Paperwork Reduction Act. This rule does not involve any collection of information for purposes of the Paperwork Reduction Act, 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. List of Subjects in 44 CFR Part 64 Flood insurance, Floodplains. Accordingly, 44 CFR part 64 is amended as follows: PART 64—[AMENDED] 1. The authority citation for part 64 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 42 U.S.C. 4001 et seq.; Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1978, 3 CFR, 1978 Comp.; p. 329; E.O. 12127, 44 FR 19367, 3 CFR, 1979 Comp.; p. 376. § 64.6 [Amended] 2. The tables published under the authority of § 64.6 are amended as follows: ■ Effective date authorization/cancellation of sale of flood insurance in community Current effective map date July 30, 1975, Emerg; March 18, 1991, Reg; October 4, 2011, Susp. March 7, 1975, Emerg; March 18, 1991, Reg; October 4, 2011, Susp. Oct. 4, 2011 ...... Oct. 4, 2011 ......do ............... Do. June 19, 1970, Emerg; July 23, 1971, Reg; October 4, 2011, Susp. March 7, 1975, Emerg; May 25, 1978, Reg; October 4, 2011, Susp. October 15, 1974, Emerg; July 1, 1987, Reg; October 4, 2011, Susp. September 15, 1980, Emerg; July 1, 1987, Reg; October 4, 2011, Susp. June 15, 2000, Emerg; N/A, Reg; October 4, 2011, Susp. ......do ............... Do. ......do ............... Do. ......do ............... Do. ......do ............... Do. ......do ............... Do. November 18, 2002, Emerg; N/A, Reg; October 4, 2011, Susp. ......do ............... Do. bjneal on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with RULES * -do- = Ditto. Code for reading third column: Emerg.—Emergency; Reg.—Regular; Susp.—Suspension. VerDate Mar<15>2010 06:33 Sep 24, 2011 Jkt 223001 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Date certain Federal assistance no longer available in SFHAs Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\26SER1.SGM 26SER1 59268 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 186 / Monday, September 26, 2011 / Rules and Regulations Sandra K. Knight, Deputy Associate Administrator for Mitigation, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [FR Doc. 2011–24691 Filed 9–23–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–12–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency 44 CFR Part 65 [Docket ID FEMA–2011–0002] Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: Modified Base (1% annualchance) Flood Elevations (BFEs) are finalized for the communities listed below. These modified BFEs will be used to calculate flood insurance premium rates for new buildings and their contents. DATES: The effective dates for these modified BFEs are indicated on the following table and revise the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) in effect for the listed communities prior to this date. ADDRESSES: The modified BFEs for each community are available for inspection at the office of the Chief Executive Officer of each community. The respective addresses are listed in the table below. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Luis Rodriguez, Chief, Engineering Management Branch, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646–4064, or (e-mail) luis.rodriguez1@dhs.gov. SUMMARY: bjneal on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with RULES State and county Alabama: Tuscaloosa, (FEMA Docket No.: B– 1199). Colorado: Arapahoe, (FEMA Docket No.: B–1199). North Carolina: Alamance, (FEMA Docket No.: B– 1172). Ashe, (FEMA Docket No.: B–1195). VerDate Mar<15>2010 Location and case No. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) makes the final determinations listed below of the modified BFEs for each community listed. These modified BFEs have been published in newspapers of local circulation and ninety (90) days have elapsed since that publication. The Deputy Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administrator has resolved any appeals resulting from this notification. The modified BFEs are not listed for each community in this notice. However, this final rule includes the address of the Chief Executive Officer of the community where the modified BFE determinations are available for inspection. The modified BFEs are made pursuant to section 206 of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, 42 U.S.C. 4105, and are in accordance with the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, 42 U.S.C. 4001 et seq., and with 44 CFR part 65. For rating purposes, the currently effective community number is shown and must be used for all new policies and renewals. The modified BFEs are the basis for the floodplain management measures that the community is required either to adopt or to show evidence of being already in effect in order to qualify or to remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). These modified BFEs, together with the floodplain management criteria required by 44 CFR 60.3, are the minimum that are required. They should not be construed to mean that the community must change any existing ordinances that are more stringent in their floodplain management requirements. The community may at any time enact stricter requirements of its own or pursuant to policies established by other Federal, State, or regional entities. These modified BFEs are used to meet the floodplain management requirements of the NFIP and also are SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: used to calculate the appropriate flood insurance premium rates for new buildings built after these elevations are made final, and for the contents in those buildings. The changes in BFEs are in accordance with 44 CFR 65.4. National Environmental Policy Act. This final rule is categorically excluded from the requirements of 44 CFR part 10, Environmental Consideration. An environmental impact assessment has not been prepared. Regulatory Flexibility Act. As flood elevation determinations are not within the scope of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601–612, a regulatory flexibility analysis is not required. Regulatory Classification. This final rule is not a significant regulatory action under the criteria of section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866 of September 30, 1993, Regulatory Planning and Review, 58 FR 51735. Executive Order 13132, Federalism. This final rule involves no policies that have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132, Federalism. Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform. This final rule meets the applicable standards of Executive Order 12988. List of Subjects in 44 CFR Part 65 Flood insurance, Floodplains, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Accordingly, 44 CFR part 65 is amended to read as follows: PART 65—[AMENDED] 1. The authority citation for part 65 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 42 U.S.C. 4001 et seq.; Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1978, 3 CFR, 1978 Comp., p. 329; E.O. 12127, 44 FR 19367, 3 CFR, 1979 Comp., p.376. § 65.4 [Amended] 2. The tables published under the authority of § 65.4 are amended as follows: ■ Date and name of newspaper where notice was published Chief executive officer of community Effective date of modification City of Tuscaloosa (10–04–6941P). April 4, 2011; April 11, 2011; The Tuscaloosa News. The Honorable Walter Maddox, Mayor, City of Tuscaloosa, 2201 University Boulevard, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401. April 29, 2011 ................. 010203 City of Aurora (10– 08–0937P). March 17, 2011; March 24, 2011; The Aurora Sentinel. The Honorable Ed Tauer, Mayor, City of Aurora, 15151 East Alameda Parkway, Aurora, CO 80012. March 10, 2011 .............. 080002 Unincorporated areas of Alamance County (10–04– 6308P). Unincorporated areas of Ashe County (10–04– 3410P). October 27, 2010; November 3, 2010; The Times-News. Mr. Craig F. Honeycutt, Alamance County Manager, 124 West Elm Street, Graham, NC 27253. March 3, 2011 ................ 370001 February 18, 2011; February Mr. Dan McMillan, Ashe County Manager, 25, 2011; The Jefferson Post. 150 Government Circle, Suite 2500, Jefferson, NC 28640. June 27, 2011 ................ 370007 06:33 Sep 24, 2011 Jkt 223001 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\26SER1.SGM 26SER1 Community No.

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 186 (Monday, September 26, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 59266-59268]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-24691]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

44 CFR Part 64

[Docket ID FEMA-2011-0002; Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-8199]


Suspension of Community Eligibility

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This rule identifies communities, where the sale of flood 
insurance has been authorized under the National Flood Insurance 
Program (NFIP), that are scheduled for suspension on the effective 
dates listed within this rule because of noncompliance with the 
floodplain management requirements of the program. If the Federal 
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) receives documentation that the 
community has adopted the required floodplain management measures prior 
to the effective suspension date given in this rule, the suspension 
will not occur and a notice of this will be provided by publication in 
the Federal Register on a subsequent date.

DATES: Effective Dates: The effective date of each community's 
scheduled suspension is the third date (``Susp.'') listed in the third 
column of the following tables.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you want to determine whether a 
particular community was suspended on the suspension date or FOR 
FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT David Stearrett, Mitigation Directorate, 
Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 
20472, (202) 646-2953.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The NFIP enables property owners to purchase 
flood insurance which is generally not otherwise available. In return, 
communities agree to adopt and administer local floodplain management 
aimed at protecting lives and new construction from future flooding. 
Section 1315 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, as amended, 
42 U.S.C. 4022, prohibits flood insurance coverage as authorized under 
the NFIP, 42 U.S.C. 4001 et seq.; unless an appropriate public body 
adopts adequate floodplain management measures with effective 
enforcement measures. The communities listed in this document no longer 
meet that statutory requirement for compliance with program 
regulations, 44 CFR part 59. Accordingly, the communities will be 
suspended on the effective date in the third column. As of that date, 
flood insurance will no longer be available in the community. However, 
some of these communities may adopt and submit the required 
documentation of legally enforceable floodplain management measures 
after this rule is published but prior to the actual suspension date. 
These communities will not be suspended and will continue their 
eligibility for the sale of insurance. A notice withdrawing the 
suspension of the communities will be published in the Federal 
Register.
    In addition, FEMA has identified the Special Flood Hazard Areas 
(SFHAs) in these communities by publishing a Flood Insurance Rate Map 
(FIRM). The date of the FIRM, if one has been published, is indicated 
in the fourth column of the table. No direct Federal financial 
assistance (except assistance pursuant to the Robert T. Stafford 
Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act not in connection with a 
flood) may legally be provided for construction or acquisition of 
buildings in identified SFHAs for communities not participating in the 
NFIP and identified for more than a year, on FEMA's initial flood 
insurance map of the community as having flood-prone areas (section 
202(a) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, 42 U.S.C. 4106(a), 
as amended). This prohibition against certain types of Federal 
assistance becomes effective for

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the communities listed on the date shown in the last column. The 
Administrator finds that notice and public comment under 5 U.S.C. 
553(b) are impracticable and unnecessary because communities listed in 
this final rule have been adequately notified.
    Each community receives 6-month, 90-day, and 30-day notification 
letters addressed to the Chief Executive Officer stating that the 
community will be suspended unless the required floodplain management 
measures are met prior to the effective suspension date. Since these 
notifications were made, this final rule may take effect within less 
than 30 days.
    National Environmental Policy Act. This rule is categorically 
excluded from the requirements of 44 CFR part 10, Environmental 
Considerations. No environmental impact assessment has been prepared.
    Regulatory Flexibility Act. The Administrator has determined that 
this rule is exempt from the requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility 
Act because the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, as amended, 42 
U.S.C. 4022, prohibits flood insurance coverage unless an appropriate 
public body adopts adequate floodplain management measures with 
effective enforcement measures. The communities listed no longer comply 
with the statutory requirements, and after the effective date, flood 
insurance will no longer be available in the communities unless 
remedial action takes place.
    Regulatory Classification. This final rule is not a significant 
regulatory action under the criteria of section 3(f) of Executive Order 
12866 of September 30, 1993, Regulatory Planning and Review, 58 FR 
51735.
    Executive Order 13132, Federalism. This rule involves no policies 
that have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132.
    Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform. This rule meets the 
applicable standards of Executive Order 12988.
    Paperwork Reduction Act. This rule does not involve any collection 
of information for purposes of the Paperwork Reduction Act, 44 U.S.C. 
3501 et seq.

List of Subjects in 44 CFR Part 64

    Flood insurance, Floodplains.

    Accordingly, 44 CFR part 64 is amended as follows:

PART 64--[AMENDED]

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1. The authority citation for part 64 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  42 U.S.C. 4001 et seq.; Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 
1978, 3 CFR, 1978 Comp.; p. 329; E.O. 12127, 44 FR 19367, 3 CFR, 
1979 Comp.; p. 376.


Sec.  64.6  [Amended]

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2. The tables published under the authority of Sec.  64.6 are amended 
as follows:

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                                                 Effective date
                                                 authorization/
                                   Community    cancellation of   Current effective  map   Date certain  Federal
       State and location             No.        sale of flood             date            assistance no longer
                                                  insurance in                              available in SFHAs
                                                   community
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           Region III
 
West Virginia: Doddridge               540024  July 30, 1975,     Oct. 4, 2011..........  Oct. 4, 2011
 County, Unincorporated Areas                   Emerg; March 18,
                                                1991, Reg;
                                                October 4, 2011,
                                                Susp.
    West Union, Town of,               540025  March 7, 1975,     ......do..............   Do.
     Doddridge County.                          Emerg; March 18,
                                                1991, Reg;
                                                October 4, 2011,
                                                Susp.
           Region VI
 
Texas:
    Abilene, City of, Jones            485450  June 19, 1970,     ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                    Emerg; July 23,
                                                1971, Reg;
                                                October 4, 2011,
                                                Susp.
    Anson, City of, Jones              480401  March 7, 1975,     ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                    Emerg; May 25,
                                                1978, Reg;
                                                October 4, 2011,
                                                Susp.
    Hamlin, City of, Jones             480402  October 15, 1974,  ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                    Emerg; July 1,
                                                1987, Reg;
                                                October 4, 2011,
                                                Susp.
    Hawley, City of, Jones             480885  September 15,      ......do..............   Do.
     County.                                    1980, Emerg;
                                                July 1, 1987,
                                                Reg; October 4,
                                                2011, Susp.
    Jones County,                      480884  June 15, 2000,     ......do..............   Do.
     Unincorporated Areas.                      Emerg; N/A, Reg;
                                                October 4, 2011,
                                                Susp.
            Region X
 
Alaska:
    McGrath, City of, Yukon-           020128  November 18,       ......do..............   Do.
     Koyukuk Census Area.                       2002, Emerg; N/
                                                A, Reg; October
                                                4, 2011, Susp.
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* -do- = Ditto.
Code for reading third column: Emerg.--Emergency; Reg.--Regular; Susp.--Suspension.



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Sandra K. Knight,
Deputy Associate Administrator for Mitigation, Department of Homeland 
Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
[FR Doc. 2011-24691 Filed 9-23-11; 8:45 am]
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