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(4) Be signed by the filing party or on
the filing party’s behalf by an authorized
employee or agent of the filing party. A
faxed, photocopied, or scanned
signature will be accepted.
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■ 3. Amend § 535.403 by revising
paragraph (d) to read as follows:
[Public Notice: 9482]
You may submit comments
using the following method:
• Email: KosarCM@state.gov. You
must include the RIN in the subject line
of your message.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
Colleen Kosar, Policy Division, Office of
the Procurement Executive, A/OPE,
2201 C Street NW., Suite 1060, State
Annex Number 15, Washington, DC
20520. Telephone: 703–516–1685.
Email: KosarCM@state.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
document updates Parts 601, 606, 608,
615, 616, 623, 627, 633, 651 and 652 to
correct formatting, grammatical,
numbering and wording errors/
oversights as follows—
1. Corrects a cross reference in
DOSAR 601.602–1(b);
2. Corrects a grammatical error in
DOSAR 606.304(a)(2);
3. Corrects the title of DOSAR 606.5;
4. Corrects terminology in DOSAR
606.501(b) to align with a recent FAR
change;
5. Adds a delegation of authority in
DOSAR 608.405–3(a)(3)(ii);
6. Removes ‘‘DOSAR’’ from DOSAR
615.205–70 to comply with the
referencing convention cited at DOSAR
601.303(c);
7. Corrects the title of DOSAR
616.103;
8. Adds a delegation of authority in
DOSAR 616.504(c)(1)(ii)(D)(1)
9. Adds a paragraph identifier to the
text of DOSAR 623.506;
10. Adds a clarification to DOSAR
627.304–1;
11. Adds a missing section heading
for DOSAR 633.214;
12. Retitles DOSAR 633. 214–70;
13. Redesignates 651.701 as 651.7001;
14. Corrects the capitalization of
‘‘subpart’’ in DOSAR 652.100–70(a) and
(b) to comply with the referencing
convention cited at DOSAR 601.303(c);
15. Corrects the title of DOSAR
subpart 652.2; and
16. Corrects a reference in the
introductory text of DOSAR 652.232–72.
RIN 1400–AD92
Regulatory Findings
§ 535.403
Form of agreements.
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(d) Each agreement and/or
modification filed must be signed by an
official or authorized representative of
each of the parties and must indicate the
typewritten full name of the signing
party and his or her position, including
organizational affiliation. Faxed,
photocopied, or scanned signatures will
be accepted.
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■ 4. Amend § 535.501 by revising the
last sentence of paragraph (b) to read as
follows:
§ 535.501
General requirements.
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(b) * * * In lieu of submitting paper
copies, parties may complete and
submit their Information Form in the
Commission’s prescribed electronic
format, either on diskette or CD–ROM,
or submit the Information Form using
the automated agreement filing system
in accordance with the instructions
found on the Commission’s home page,
https://www.fmc.gov.
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By the Commission.
Karen V. Gregory,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2016–09760 Filed 4–26–16; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
48 CFR Parts 601, 606, 608, 615, 616,
623, 627, 633, 651, and 652
Administrative Procedure Act
Department of State Acquisition
Regulation; Technical Amendments
Department of State.
Final rule; technical
amendments.
AGENCY:
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ACTION:
The Department of State is
amending the Department of State
Acquisition Regulation (DOSAR) to
make non-substantive corrections and
editorial changes.
DATES: This rule is effective April 27,
2016.
SUMMARY:
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ADDRESSES:
The Department is publishing this
rule as a direct final rule, as an
interpretative rule, general statement of
policy, or rule of agency organization,
procedure, or practice, in accordance
with 5 U.S.C. 553(b). The effective date
of this rulemaking is the date of
publication, in accordance with 5 U.S.C.
553(d). The Department finds good
cause for this rule to be effective
immediately. Since the amendments in
this rule are merely technical in nature
or address the internal operating
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procedures of the agency, public
comment is unnecessary.
Regulatory Flexibility, Unfunded
Mandates, SBREFA
The Department of State, in
accordance with the Regulatory
Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 605(b)), has
reviewed this regulation and, by
approving it, certifies that this rule will
not have a significant economic impact
on a substantial number of small
entities. This determination was based
on the fact that the amendments in this
rule will not have any cost or
administrative impact on offerors or
contractors. Thus, it was concluded that
the rule will not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial
number of small entities. This rule will
not result in the expenditure by State,
local, and tribal governments, in the
aggregate, or by the private sector, of
$100 million or more in any year and it
will not significantly or uniquely affect
small governments. Therefore, no
actions were deemed necessary under
the provisions of the Unfunded
Mandates Act of 1995. Finally, this rule
is not a major rule as defined by the
Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Act of 1996 (5 U.S.C. 801 et seq.).
Executive Orders 12866 and 13563
The Department of State does not
consider this rule to be an
‘‘economically significant’’ regulatory
action under E. O. 12866. The
Department has reviewed the regulation
to ensure its consistency with the
regulatory philosophy and principles set
forth in Executive Orders 12866 and
13563 and finds that the benefits of
updating this rule outweigh any costs,
which the Department assesses to be
minimal.
Executive Order 13132 and 13175
This rule will not have substantial
direct effects on the States, on the
relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government. The Department
has determined that this rulemaking
will not have tribal implications, will
not impose substantial direct
compliance costs on Indian tribal
governments, and will not pre-empt
tribal law.
Paperwork Reduction Act
The rule imposes no new or revised
information collections under the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980 (44
U.S.C. Chapter 35).
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List of Subjects in 48 CFR Parts 601,
606, 608, 615, 616, 623, 627, 633, 651
and 652
Administrative practice and
procedure, Government procurement.
For the reasons stated in the
preamble, the Department of State
amends 48 CFR chapter 6 as follows:
■ 1. The authority citation for 48 CFR
parts 601, 606, 608, 615, 616, 623, 627,
633, 651 and 652 continues to read as
follows:
Authority: 22 U.S.C. 2651a, 40 U.S.C.
121(c) and 48 CFR chapter 1.
PART 601—DEPARTMENT OF STATE
ACQUISITION REGULATION SYSTEM
601.602–1
[Amended]
2. In section 601.602–1, paragraph (b),
remove ‘‘601.603–70’’ and add in its
place ‘‘601.601–70’’.
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PART 606—COMPETITION
REQUIREMENTS
606.304
PART 616—TYPES OF CONTRACTS
8. Revise the heading for section
616.103 to read as follows:
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616.103
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9. Add section 616.504 to read as
follows:
616.504
Indefinite-quantity contracts.
(c) Multiple award preference—(1)
Planning the acquisition.
(ii)(D)(1) The Procurement Executive
is the head of the agency for the
purposes of FAR 16.504(c)(1)(ii)(D)(1).
PART 623—ENVIRONMENT, ENERGY
AND WATER EFFICIENCY,
RENEWABLE ENERGY
TECHNOLOGIES, OCCUPATIONAL
SAFETY, AND DRUG-FREE
WORKPLACE TYPES OF CONTRACTS
10. The text of section 623.506 is
designated as paragraph (e).
PART 627—PATENTS, DATA, AND
COPYRIGHTS
Subpart 606.5—Advocates for
Competition
627.304–1
11. In the third sentence of section
627.304–1, add ‘‘proposed to be’’
between ‘‘Determinations’’ and
‘‘issued’’.
PART 633—PROTESTS, DISPUTES,
AND APPEALS
PART 608—REQUIRED SOURCES OF
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
Subpart 633.214—Alternative dispute
resolution (ADR)
6. Add subpart 608.4 to read as
follows:
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12. Add a subpaart 633.214 heading to
read as set forth above.
Subpart 608.4—Federal Supply Schedules
608.405 Ordering procedures for Federal
Supply Schedules.
608.405–3 Blanket Purchase Agreements.
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Subpart 608.4—Federal Supply
Schedules
608.405 Ordering procedures for Federal
Supply Schedules.
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608.405–3
13. Revise the heading for section
633.214–70 to read as follows:
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633.214–70
Blanket Purchase Agreements.
(a) Establishment.
(3)(ii) The Procurement Executive is
the head of the agency for the purposes
of FAR 8.405–3(a)(3)(ii).
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DOS ADR program.
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PART 651—USE OF GOVERNMENT
SOURCES BY CONTRACTORS
651.701
[Redesignated as 651.7001]
14. Section 651.701 is redesignated as
section 651.7001.
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PART 652—SOLICITATION
PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT
CLAUSES
PART 615—CONTRACTING BY
NEGOTIATION
652.100–70
615.205–70
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[Amended]
7. In section 615.205–70, remove
‘‘DOSAR’’.
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15. In section 652.100–70, revise
‘‘Subpart’’ to read ‘‘subpart’’ in
paragraphs (a) and (b).
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652.232–72
[Amended]
17. In the introductory text of section
652.232–72, remove ‘‘632.705–70’’ and
add in its place ‘‘632.706–70’’.
Corey M. Rindner,
Procurement Executive, Department of State.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
50 CFR Part 17
[Docket No. FWS–R3–ES–2016–0052;
4500030113]
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife
and Plants; Determination That
Designation of Critical Habitat Is Not
Prudent for the Northern Long-Eared
Bat
Fish and Wildlife Service,
Interior.
ACTION: Critical habitat determination.
AGENCY:
[Amended]
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4. Revise the heading for subpart
606.5 to read as set forth above.
■ 5. In section 606.501, in the second
sentence of paragraph (b), remove
‘‘competition advocate’’ and add in its
place ‘‘advocate for competition’’.
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16. Revise the subpart 652.2 heading
to read as set forth above.
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RIN 1018–AZ62
[Amended]
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3. In section 606.304, in paragraph
(a)(2), remove ‘‘a advocate for
competition’’ and add in its place ‘‘an
advocate for competition’’.
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Subpart 652.2—Text of Provisions and
Clauses
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623.506
[Amended]
Negotiating contract type.
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We, the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service (Service), have
reconsidered whether designating
critical habitat for the northern longeared bat (Myotis septentrionalis) is
prudent. We have determined that such
a designation is not prudent. We listed
the northern long-eared bat as a
threatened species under the
Endangered Species Act of 1973, as
amended (Act), on April 2, 2015. At the
time the species was listed, we
determined that designation of critical
habitat was prudent, but not
determinable. Since that time,
information has come available that
demonstrates that designating the
wintering habitat as critical habitat for
the bat would likely increase the threat
from vandalism and disturbance, and
could, potentially, increase the spread
of white-nose syndrome. In addition,
designating the summer habitat as
critical habitat would not be beneficial
to the species, because there are no
areas within the summer habitat that
meet the definition of critical habitat.
Thus, we have determined that the
designation of critical habitat is not
prudent for the northern long-eared bat.
DATES: The determination announced in
this document was made on April 27,
2016.
SUMMARY:
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[Rules and Regulations]
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[FR Doc No: 2016-09570]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
48 CFR Parts 601, 606, 608, 615, 616, 623, 627, 633, 651, and 652
[Public Notice: 9482]
RIN 1400-AD92
Department of State Acquisition Regulation; Technical Amendments
AGENCY: Department of State.
ACTION: Final rule; technical amendments.
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SUMMARY: The Department of State is amending the Department of State
Acquisition Regulation (DOSAR) to make non-substantive corrections and
editorial changes.
DATES: This rule is effective April 27, 2016.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments using the following method:
Email: KosarCM@state.gov. You must include the RIN in the
subject line of your message.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Colleen Kosar, Policy Division,
Office of the Procurement Executive, A/OPE, 2201 C Street NW., Suite
1060, State Annex Number 15, Washington, DC 20520. Telephone: 703-516-
1685. Email: KosarCM@state.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This document updates Parts 601, 606, 608,
615, 616, 623, 627, 633, 651 and 652 to correct formatting,
grammatical, numbering and wording errors/oversights as follows--
1. Corrects a cross reference in DOSAR 601.602-1(b);
2. Corrects a grammatical error in DOSAR 606.304(a)(2);
3. Corrects the title of DOSAR 606.5;
4. Corrects terminology in DOSAR 606.501(b) to align with a recent
FAR change;
5. Adds a delegation of authority in DOSAR 608.405-3(a)(3)(ii);
6. Removes ``DOSAR'' from DOSAR 615.205-70 to comply with the
referencing convention cited at DOSAR 601.303(c);
7. Corrects the title of DOSAR 616.103;
8. Adds a delegation of authority in DOSAR 616.504(c)(1)(ii)(D)(1)
9. Adds a paragraph identifier to the text of DOSAR 623.506;
10. Adds a clarification to DOSAR 627.304-1;
11. Adds a missing section heading for DOSAR 633.214;
12. Retitles DOSAR 633. 214-70;
13. Redesignates 651.701 as 651.7001;
14. Corrects the capitalization of ``subpart'' in DOSAR 652.100-
70(a) and (b) to comply with the referencing convention cited at DOSAR
601.303(c);
15. Corrects the title of DOSAR subpart 652.2; and
16. Corrects a reference in the introductory text of DOSAR 652.232-
72.
Regulatory Findings
Administrative Procedure Act
The Department is publishing this rule as a direct final rule, as
an interpretative rule, general statement of policy, or rule of agency
organization, procedure, or practice, in accordance with 5 U.S.C.
553(b). The effective date of this rulemaking is the date of
publication, in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(d). The Department finds
good cause for this rule to be effective immediately. Since the
amendments in this rule are merely technical in nature or address the
internal operating procedures of the agency, public comment is
unnecessary.
Regulatory Flexibility, Unfunded Mandates, SBREFA
The Department of State, in accordance with the Regulatory
Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 605(b)), has reviewed this regulation and, by
approving it, certifies that this rule will not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. This
determination was based on the fact that the amendments in this rule
will not have any cost or administrative impact on offerors or
contractors. Thus, it was concluded that the rule will not have a
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities.
This rule will not result in the expenditure by State, local, and
tribal governments, in the aggregate, or by the private sector, of $100
million or more in any year and it will not significantly or uniquely
affect small governments. Therefore, no actions were deemed necessary
under the provisions of the Unfunded Mandates Act of 1995. Finally,
this rule is not a major rule as defined by the Small Business
Regulatory Enforcement Act of 1996 (5 U.S.C. 801 et seq.).
Executive Orders 12866 and 13563
The Department of State does not consider this rule to be an
``economically significant'' regulatory action under E. O. 12866. The
Department has reviewed the regulation to ensure its consistency with
the regulatory philosophy and principles set forth in Executive Orders
12866 and 13563 and finds that the benefits of updating this rule
outweigh any costs, which the Department assesses to be minimal.
Executive Order 13132 and 13175
This rule will not have substantial direct effects on the States,
on the relationship between the national government and the States, or
on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various
levels of government. The Department has determined that this
rulemaking will not have tribal implications, will not impose
substantial direct compliance costs on Indian tribal governments, and
will not pre-empt tribal law.
Paperwork Reduction Act
The rule imposes no new or revised information collections under
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35).
[[Page 24707]]
List of Subjects in 48 CFR Parts 601, 606, 608, 615, 616, 623, 627,
633, 651 and 652
Administrative practice and procedure, Government procurement.
For the reasons stated in the preamble, the Department of State
amends 48 CFR chapter 6 as follows:
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1. The authority citation for 48 CFR parts 601, 606, 608, 615, 616,
623, 627, 633, 651 and 652 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 22 U.S.C. 2651a, 40 U.S.C. 121(c) and 48 CFR chapter
1.
PART 601--DEPARTMENT OF STATE ACQUISITION REGULATION SYSTEM
601.602-1 [Amended]
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2. In section 601.602-1, paragraph (b), remove ``601.603-70'' and add
in its place ``601.601-70''.
PART 606--COMPETITION REQUIREMENTS
606.304 [Amended]
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3. In section 606.304, in paragraph (a)(2), remove ``a advocate for
competition'' and add in its place ``an advocate for competition''.
Subpart 606.5--Advocates for Competition
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4. Revise the heading for subpart 606.5 to read as set forth above.
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5. In section 606.501, in the second sentence of paragraph (b), remove
``competition advocate'' and add in its place ``advocate for
competition''.
PART 608--REQUIRED SOURCES OF SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
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6. Add subpart 608.4 to read as follows:
Subpart 608.4--Federal Supply Schedules
608.405 Ordering procedures for Federal Supply Schedules.
608.405-3 Blanket Purchase Agreements.
Subpart 608.4--Federal Supply Schedules
608.405 Ordering procedures for Federal Supply Schedules.
608.405-3 Blanket Purchase Agreements.
(a) Establishment.
(3)(ii) The Procurement Executive is the head of the agency for the
purposes of FAR 8.405-3(a)(3)(ii).
PART 615--CONTRACTING BY NEGOTIATION
615.205-70 [Amended]
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7. In section 615.205-70, remove ``DOSAR''.
PART 616--TYPES OF CONTRACTS
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8. Revise the heading for section 616.103 to read as follows:
616.103 Negotiating contract type.
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9. Add section 616.504 to read as follows:
616.504 Indefinite-quantity contracts.
(c) Multiple award preference--(1) Planning the acquisition.
(ii)(D)(1) The Procurement Executive is the head of the agency for
the purposes of FAR 16.504(c)(1)(ii)(D)(1).
PART 623--ENVIRONMENT, ENERGY AND WATER EFFICIENCY, RENEWABLE
ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES, OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY, AND DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
TYPES OF CONTRACTS
623.506 [Amended]
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10. The text of section 623.506 is designated as paragraph (e).
PART 627--PATENTS, DATA, AND COPYRIGHTS
627.304-1 [Amended]
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11. In the third sentence of section 627.304-1, add ``proposed to be''
between ``Determinations'' and ``issued''.
PART 633--PROTESTS, DISPUTES, AND APPEALS
Subpart 633.214--Alternative dispute resolution (ADR)
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12. Add a subpaart 633.214 heading to read as set forth above.
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13. Revise the heading for section 633.214-70 to read as follows:
633.214-70 DOS ADR program.
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PART 651--USE OF GOVERNMENT SOURCES BY CONTRACTORS
651.701 [Redesignated as 651.7001]
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14. Section 651.701 is redesignated as section 651.7001.
PART 652--SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES
652.100-70 [Amended]
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15. In section 652.100-70, revise ``Subpart'' to read ``subpart'' in
paragraphs (a) and (b).
Subpart 652.2--Text of Provisions and Clauses
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16. Revise the subpart 652.2 heading to read as set forth above.
652.232-72 [Amended]
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17. In the introductory text of section 652.232-72, remove ``632.705-
70'' and add in its place ``632.706-70''.
Corey M. Rindner,
Procurement Executive, Department of State.
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