Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Sealing of Abandoned Areas, 19387-19389 [2014-07763]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 67 / Tuesday, April 8, 2014 / Notices mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES when working on circuits and equipment associated with high-voltage longwalls. (3) Section 75.821(a) requires testing and examination of each unit of highvoltage longwall equipment and circuits to determine that electrical protection, equipment grounding, permissibility, cable insulation, and control devices are being properly maintained to prevent fire, electrical shock, ignition, or operational hazards. These tests and examinations, including the activation of the ground-fault test circuit, are required once every seven days. Section 75.821(b) requires that each ground-wire monitor and associated circuits be examined and tested at least once every 30 days. Section 75.821(d) requires that, at the completion of examinations and tests, the person making the examinations and tests must certify that they have been conducted. In addition, a record must be made of any unsafe condition found and any corrective action taken; these certifications and records must be kept at least one year. (4) Section 77.800 requires that circuit breakers protecting high-voltage portable or mobile equipment be properly tested and maintained. Section 77.800–1 requires that such circuit breakers be tested and examined at least once each month. Section 77.800–2 requires a record of each test, examination, repair, or adjustment of all circuit breakers protecting high-voltage circuits. (c) Examinations of Low- and MediumVoltage Circuits (1) Section 75.900 requires that circuit breakers protecting low- and mediumvoltage power circuits serving threephase alternating-current equipment be properly tested and maintained. Section 75.900–3 requires that such circuit breakers be tested and examined at least once each month. Section 75.900–4 requires that a record of the required examinations and tests be made. (2) Section 77.900 requires that circuit breakers protecting low- and mediumvoltage circuits which supply power to portable or mobile three-phase alternating-current equipment be properly tested and maintained. Section 77.900–1 requires that such circuit breakers be tested and examined at least once each month. Section 77.900–2 requires that a record of the examinations and tests be made. (d) Tests and Calibrations of Automatic Circuit interrupting Devices Section 75.1001–1(b) requires that automatic circuit interrupting devices that protect trolley wires and trolley feeder wires be tested and calibrated at VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:42 Apr 07, 2014 Jkt 232001 intervals not to exceed six months. Section 75.1001–1(c) requires that a record of the tests and calibrations be kept. II. Desired Focus of Comments MSHA is soliciting comments concerning the proposed information collection related to Examinations and Testing of Electrical Equipment, Including Examination, Testing, and Maintenance of High Voltage Longwalls. MSHA is particularly interested in comments that: • Evaluate whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information has practical utility; • Evaluate the accuracy of MSHA’s estimate of the burden of the collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; • Suggest methods to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and • 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, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. This information collection request is available on https://www.msha.gov/regs/ fedreg/informationcollection/ informationcollection.asp. The information collection request will be available on MSHA’s Web site and on https://www.regulations.gov. MSHA cautions the commenter against providing any information in the submission that should not be publicly disclosed. Full comments, including personal information provided, will be made available on www.regulations.gov and www.reginfo.gov. The public may also examine publicly available documents at MSHA, 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room 2350, Arlington, VA. Sign in at the receptionist’s desk on the 21st floor. Questions about the information collection requirements may be directed to the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this notice. III. Current Actions This request for collection of information contains provisions for Examinations and Testing of Electrical Equipment, Including Examination, Testing, and Maintenance of High Voltage Longwalls. MSHA has updated the data with respect to the number of respondents, responses, burden hours, PO 00000 Frm 00072 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 19387 and burden costs supporting this information collection request. Type of Review: Extension, without change, of a currently approved collection. Agency: Mine Safety and Health Administration. OMB Number: 1219–0116. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit. Number of Respondents: 1,195. Frequency: On occasion. Number of Responses: 550,280. Annual Burden Hours: 97,336 hours. Annual Respondent or Recordkeeper Cost: $0. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for Office of Management and Budget approval of the information collection request; they will also become a matter of public record. Dated: March 31, 2014. Patricia W. Silvey, Certifying Officer. [FR Doc. 2014–07758 Filed 4–7–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–43–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Mine Safety and Health Administration [OMB Control No. 1219–0142] Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Sealing of Abandoned Areas Mine Safety and Health Administration, Labor. ACTION: Request for public comments. AGENCY: The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A). This program helps to assure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. Currently, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is soliciting comments on the information collection for Sealing of Abandoned Areas. DATES: All comments must be received on or before June 9, 2014. ADDRESSES: Comments concerning the information collection requirements of SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\08APN1.SGM 08APN1 19388 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 67 / Tuesday, April 8, 2014 / Notices mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES this notice may be sent by any of the methods listed below. • Federal E-Rulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments for docket number [MSHA– 2014–0002]. • Regular Mail: Send comments to MSHA, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances, 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room 2350, Arlington, VA 22209–3939. • Hand Delivery: MSHA, 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room 2350, Arlington, VA. Sign in at the receptionist’s desk on the 21st floor. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sheila McConnell, Acting Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances, MSHA, at MSHA.information.collections@dol.gov (email); 202–693–9440 (voice); or 202– 693–9441 (facsimile). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background Section 103(h) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act), 30 U.S.C. 813(h), authorizes the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) to collect information necessary to carry out its duty in protecting the safety and health of miners. Further, Section 101(a) of the Mine Act, 30 U.S.C. 811 authorizes the Secretary to develop, promulgate, and revise as may be appropriate, improved mandatory health or safety standards for the protection of life and prevention of injuries in coal or other mines. MSHA’s standards for sealing abandoned areas in underground coal mines include requirements addressing the design and construction of new seals and the examination, maintenance and repair of all seals. Section 75.335(b) sets forth procedures for the approval of seal design applications. Section 75.335(c) requires the submission and certification of information for seal installation. Section 75.336(a)(2) requires the mine operator to evaluate the atmosphere in the sealed area to determine whether sampling through the sampling pipes in seals provides appropriate sampling locations of the sealed area. The mine operator will make an evaluation for each area that has seals. Section 75.336(c) requires that mine operators immediately notify MSHA after a sample indicates that the oxygen concentration is 10 percent or greater and methane is between 4.5 percent and 17 percent and after taking the required additional sample from the sealed atmosphere with seals of less than 120 psi. VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:42 Apr 07, 2014 Jkt 232001 Section 75.336(e) requires a certified person to record each sampling result, including the location of the sampling points and the oxygen and methane concentrations. Also, any hazardous conditions found must be corrected and recorded in accordance with existing Section 75.363. Section 75.337(c)(1)–(c)(5) requires a certified person to perform several tasks during seal construction and repair and certify that the tasks were done in accordance with the approved ventilation plan. In addition, a mine foreman or equivalent mine official must countersign the record. Section 75.337(d) requires a senior mine management official to certify that the construction, installation, and materials used were in accordance with the approved ventilation plan. Section 75.337(e) requires the mine operator to notify MSHA of certain activities concerning the construction of a set of seals. Section 75.337(e)(1) requires the mine operator to notify the District Manager between 2 and 14 days prior to commencement of seal construction. Section 75.337(e)(2) requires the mine operator to notify the District Manager, in writing, within 5 days of completion of a set of seals and provide a copy of the certifications required in Section 75.337(d). Section 75.337(e)(3) requires the mine operator to submit a copy of the quality control test results for seal material properties specified by Section 75.335 within 30 days of completion of such tests. Section 75.337(g)(3) requires the mine operator to label sampling pipes to indicate the location of the sampling point when the mine operator installs more than one sampling pipe through a seal. Section 75.338(a) requires mine operators to certify that persons conducting sampling were trained in the use of appropriate sampling equipment, techniques, the location of sampling points, the frequency of sampling, the size and condition of sealed areas, and the use of continuous monitoring systems, if applicable, before they conduct sampling, and annually thereafter. Section 75.338(b) requires mine operators to certify that miners constructing or repairing seals, designated certified persons, and senior mine management officials were trained prior to constructing or repairing a seal and annually thereafter. II. Desired Focus of Comments MSHA is soliciting comments concerning the proposed information collection related to Sealing of PO 00000 Frm 00073 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Abandoned Areas. MSHA is particularly interested in comments that: • Evaluate whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information has practical utility; • Evaluate the accuracy of MSHA’s estimate of the burden of the collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; • Suggest methods to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and • 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, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. This information collection request is available on https://www.msha.gov/regs/ fedreg/informationcollection/ informationcollection.asp. The information collection request will be available on MSHA’s Web site and on https://www.regulations.gov. MSHA cautions the commenter against providing any information in the submission that should not be publicly disclosed. Full comments, including personal information provided, will be made available on www.regulations.gov and www.reginfo.gov. The public may also examine publicly available documents at MSHA, 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room 2350, Arlington, VA. Sign in at the receptionist’s desk on the 21st floor. Questions about the information collection requirements may be directed to the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this notice. III. Current Actions This request for collection of information contains provisions for Sealing of Abandoned Areas. MSHA has updated the data with respect to the number of respondents, responses, burden hours, and burden costs supporting this information collection request. Type of Review: Extension, without change, of a currently approved collection. Agency: Mine Safety and Health Administration. OMB Number: 1219–0142. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit. Number of Respondents: 301. Frequency: On occasion. Number of Responses: 53,857. Annual Burden Hours: 6,269 hours. E:\FR\FM\08APN1.SGM 08APN1 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 67 / Tuesday, April 8, 2014 / Notices Annual Respondent or Recordkeeper Cost: $1,510,661. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for Office of Management and Budget approval of the information collection request; they will also become a matter of public record. Dated: March 31, 2014. Patricia W. Silvey, Certifying Officer. [FR Doc. 2014–07763 Filed 4–7–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–43–P I. Background DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Mine Safety and Health Administration [OMB Control No. 1219–0015] Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Refuse Piles and Impoundment Structures, Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements Mine Safety and Health Administration, Labor. ACTION: Request for public comments. AGENCY: The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A). This program helps to assure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. Currently, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is soliciting comments on the information collection for Refuse Piles and Impoundment Structures, Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements. DATES: All comments must be received on or before June 9, 2014. ADDRESSES: Comments concerning the information collection requirements of this notice may be sent by any of the methods listed below. • Federal E-Rulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments for docket number [MSHA– 2013–0049]. • Regular Mail: Send comments to MSHA, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances, 1100 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:42 Apr 07, 2014 Wilson Boulevard, Room 2350, Arlington, VA 22209–3939. • Hand Delivery: MSHA, 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room 2350, Arlington, VA. Sign in at the receptionist’s desk on the 21st floor. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sheila McConnell, Acting Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances, MSHA, at MSHA.information.collections@dol.gov (email); 202–693–9440 (voice); or 202– 693–9441 (facsimile). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Jkt 232001 Section 101(a) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act), 30 U.S.C. 811(a), authorizes the Secretary to develop, promulgate, and revise as may be appropriate, improved mandatory health or safety standards for the protection of life and prevention of injuries in coal or other mines. Section 103(h) of the Mine Act, 30 U.S.C. 813(h), authorizes MSHA to collect information necessary to carry out its duty in protecting the safety and health of miners. Title 30 CFR part 77, Subpart C, sets forth standards for surface installations. More specifically, the sections cited in the title of this supporting statement address refuse piles (30 CFR 77.215), and impoundments (30 CFR 77.216). Impoundments are structures that can impound water, sediment, or slurry or any combination of materials, and refuse piles are deposits of coal mine waste (other than overburden or spoil) that are removed during mining operations or separated from mined coal and deposited on the surface. The failure of these structures can have a devastating effect on a community. To avoid or minimize such disasters, MSHA has promulgated standards for the design, construction, and maintenance of these structures; for annual certifications; for certification for hazardous refuse piles; for the frequency of inspections; and the methods of abandonment for impoundments and impounding structures. II. Desired Focus of Comments MSHA is soliciting comments concerning the proposed information collection related to Refuse Piles and Impoundment Structures, Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements. MSHA is particularly interested in comments that: • Evaluate whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information has practical utility; PO 00000 Frm 00074 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 19389 • Evaluate the accuracy of the MSHA’s estimate of the burden of the collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; • Suggest methods to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and • 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, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. This information collection request is available on https://www.msha.gov/regs/ fedreg/informationcollection/ informationcollection.asp. The information collection request will be available on MSHA’s Web site and on https://www.regulations.gov. MSHA cautions the commenter against providing any information in the submission that should not be publicly disclosed. Full comments, including personal information provided, will be made available on www.regulations.gov and www.reginfo.gov. The public may also examine publicly available documents at MSHA, 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room 2350, Arlington, VA. Sign in at the receptionist’s desk on the 21st floor. Questions about the information collection requirements may be directed to the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this notice. III. Current Actions This request for collection of information contains provisions for Refuse Piles and Impoundment Structures, Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements. MSHA has updated the data in respect to the number of respondents, responses, burden hours, and burden costs supporting this information collection request. Type of Review: Extension, without change, of a currently approved collection. Agency: Mine Safety and Health Administration. OMB Number: 1219–0015. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit. Number of Respondents: 629. Frequency: On occasion. Number of Responses: 31,365. Annual Burden Hours: 76,573 hours. Annual Respondent or Recordkeeper Cost: $2,656,928. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and E:\FR\FM\08APN1.SGM 08APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 67 (Tuesday, April 8, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 19387-19389]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-07763]

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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Mine Safety and Health Administration

[OMB Control No. 1219-0142]

Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Sealing of
Abandoned Areas

AGENCY: Mine Safety and Health Administration, Labor.

ACTION: Request for public comments.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to
reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance
consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies
with an opportunity to comment on proposed collections of information
in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C.
3506(c)(2)(A). This program helps to assure that requested data can be
provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial
resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood,
and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be
properly assessed. Currently, the Mine Safety and Health Administration
(MSHA) is soliciting comments on the information collection for Sealing
of Abandoned Areas.

DATES: All comments must be received on or before June 9, 2014.

ADDRESSES: Comments concerning the information collection requirements
of

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this notice may be sent by any of the methods listed below.
Federal E-Rulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments for docket
number [MSHA-2014-0002].
Regular Mail: Send comments to MSHA, Office of Standards,
Regulations, and Variances, 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room 2350,
Arlington, VA 22209-3939.
Hand Delivery: MSHA, 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room 2350,
Arlington, VA. Sign in at the receptionist's desk on the 21st floor.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sheila McConnell, Acting Director,
Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances, MSHA, at
MSHA.information.collections@dol.gov (email); 202-693-9440 (voice); or
202-693-9441 (facsimile).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

Section 103(h) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977
(Mine Act), 30 U.S.C. 813(h), authorizes the Mine Safety and Health
Administration (MSHA) to collect information necessary to carry out its
duty in protecting the safety and health of miners. Further, Section
101(a) of the Mine Act, 30 U.S.C. 811 authorizes the Secretary to
develop, promulgate, and revise as may be appropriate, improved
mandatory health or safety standards for the protection of life and
prevention of injuries in coal or other mines.
MSHA's standards for sealing abandoned areas in underground coal
mines include requirements addressing the design and construction of
new seals and the examination, maintenance and repair of all seals.
Section 75.335(b) sets forth procedures for the approval of seal
design applications.
Section 75.335(c) requires the submission and certification of
information for seal installation.
Section 75.336(a)(2) requires the mine operator to evaluate the
atmosphere in the sealed area to determine whether sampling through the
sampling pipes in seals provides appropriate sampling locations of the
sealed area. The mine operator will make an evaluation for each area
that has seals.
Section 75.336(c) requires that mine operators immediately notify
MSHA after a sample indicates that the oxygen concentration is 10
percent or greater and methane is between 4.5 percent and 17 percent
and after taking the required additional sample from the sealed
atmosphere with seals of less than 120 psi.
Section 75.336(e) requires a certified person to record each
sampling result, including the location of the sampling points and the
oxygen and methane concentrations. Also, any hazardous conditions found
must be corrected and recorded in accordance with existing Section
75.363.
Section 75.337(c)(1)-(c)(5) requires a certified person to perform
several tasks during seal construction and repair and certify that the
tasks were done in accordance with the approved ventilation plan. In
addition, a mine foreman or equivalent mine official must countersign
the record.
Section 75.337(d) requires a senior mine management official to
certify that the construction, installation, and materials used were in
accordance with the approved ventilation plan.
Section 75.337(e) requires the mine operator to notify MSHA of
certain activities concerning the construction of a set of seals.
Section 75.337(e)(1) requires the mine operator to notify the District
Manager between 2 and 14 days prior to commencement of seal
construction. Section 75.337(e)(2) requires the mine operator to notify
the District Manager, in writing, within 5 days of completion of a set
of seals and provide a copy of the certifications required in Section
75.337(d). Section 75.337(e)(3) requires the mine operator to submit a
copy of the quality control test results for seal material properties
specified by Section 75.335 within 30 days of completion of such tests.
Section 75.337(g)(3) requires the mine operator to label sampling
pipes to indicate the location of the sampling point when the mine
operator installs more than one sampling pipe through a seal.
Section 75.338(a) requires mine operators to certify that persons
conducting sampling were trained in the use of appropriate sampling
equipment, techniques, the location of sampling points, the frequency
of sampling, the size and condition of sealed areas, and the use of
continuous monitoring systems, if applicable, before they conduct
sampling, and annually thereafter.
Section 75.338(b) requires mine operators to certify that miners
constructing or repairing seals, designated certified persons, and
senior mine management officials were trained prior to constructing or
repairing a seal and annually thereafter.

II. Desired Focus of Comments

MSHA is soliciting comments concerning the proposed information
collection related to Sealing of Abandoned Areas. MSHA is particularly
interested in comments that:
Evaluate whether the collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency,
including whether the information has practical utility;
Evaluate the accuracy of MSHA's estimate of the burden of
the collection of information, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used;
Suggest methods to enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be collected; and
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, e.g., permitting
electronic submission of responses.
This information collection request is available on https://www.msha.gov/regs/fedreg/informationcollection/informationcollection.asp. The information collection request will be
available on MSHA's Web site and on https://www.regulations.gov. MSHA
cautions the commenter against providing any information in the
submission that should not be publicly disclosed. Full comments,
including personal information provided, will be made available on
www.regulations.gov and www.reginfo.gov.
The public may also examine publicly available documents at MSHA,
1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room 2350, Arlington, VA. Sign in at the
receptionist's desk on the 21st floor.
Questions about the information collection requirements may be
directed to the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section of this notice.

III. Current Actions

This request for collection of information contains provisions for
Sealing of Abandoned Areas. MSHA has updated the data with respect to
the number of respondents, responses, burden hours, and burden costs
supporting this information collection request.
Type of Review: Extension, without change, of a currently approved
collection.
Agency: Mine Safety and Health Administration.
OMB Number: 1219-0142.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
Number of Respondents: 301.
Frequency: On occasion.
Number of Responses: 53,857.
Annual Burden Hours: 6,269 hours.

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Annual Respondent or Recordkeeper Cost: $1,510,661.
Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized
and included in the request for Office of Management and Budget
approval of the information collection request; they will also become a
matter of public record.

Dated: March 31, 2014.
Patricia W. Silvey,
Certifying Officer.
[FR Doc. 2014-07763 Filed 4-7-14; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4510-43-P

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