BOARD MEETING DATE: July 9, 1999 AGENDA NO. 11




PROPOSAL:

Public Affairs Report

SYNOPSIS:

This report highlights the May1999 activities of the Public Affairs Office which includes the following activities: Environ-mental Justice Update, Community Events/Public Meetings, Business Assistance, Intergovernmental Affairs and Media Communications. The latest edition of the AQMD Advisor is included with this report.

COMMITTEE:

Not Applicable

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Receive and file.

Barry R. Wallerstein, D.Env.
Executive Officer

The following report reflects the activities of the Public Affairs Office for the month of May. The report format includes five major areas: Environmental Justice Update, Community Events/Public Meetings (including the Speakers Bureau, Visiting Dignitaries and Public Information Center), Business Assistance, Intergovernmental Affairs and Media Communications (including the Communication Center).

ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE UPDATE

INITIATIVE ACTIVITY
1. Town Hall Meetings Alhambra Town Hall Meeting held June 9, 1999.
2. Ambient Monitoring of Air Toxics 1. MATES-II and Microscale Study:
  • All sampling completed.
  • Laboratory analyses in final stages.

2. ATSTRG Meeting held June 8, 1999

Updates and discussions on the following key topics:

  • Microscale and area-wide inventories.
  • Statistical analyses of final data base.
  • Analyses of ARB's historical toxic data base.
3. Community Response Teams
  • Alhambra

    AQMD staff met with area residents to discuss permitting activities and community involvement. Based on several activities occurring in the community, a Town Hall Meeting was held on June 9, 1999 which over 150 residents attended.
  • LAX Air Monitoring Advisory Group

    Based on information gathered at the Westchester Town Hall Meeting, an LAX Air Monitoring Advisory Group was formed with representatives from community groups, educational professionals, and public officials. The first meeting was April 28, 1999 in Inglewood. Discussions centered on where air monitoring equipment will be located and how data will be collected. An open house was held for the Advisory Group on May 26 at Felton Elementary School. The next meeting of the Advisory group will be after data collection is completed.
4. CEQA Commenting Commenting
  • Reporting period: May 3, 1999 - May 28, 1999
Number of requests to AQMD for document review: 76
Number of documents received for review this period: 1
Number of documents to receive AQMD comments: 48
Number of comment letters sent out this reporting period: 23
5. Environmental Justice Task Force
  • Task Force met May 27, 1999 in Diamond Bar.
  • Compact completed and will be presented to Governing Board at June meeting.
6. City of Los Angeles Environmental Justice Forum Second Forum date to be determined.
7. Diesel Fuel Clean-Up Incentives Support Funding Incentives
  • The heavy-duty vehicle incentive program, known as the Carl Moyer Air Quality Incentive Program, is moving forward.
  • The AQMD Moyer Program began accepting proposals May 7, 1999. The RFP closing date is July 1, 1999.
  • As of May 20, 1999, 17 proposals for a total of 437 vehicles have been received by the AQMD. Proposals are currently being evaluated.
  • AB 1571, authored by Assembly Speaker Villaraigosa and Senator Brulte, was introduced to continue the Moyer Program and put it into state law. It has passed the Assembly and is now on the way to the Senate for consideration.
  • The Governor signed SB 98 to reauthorize the AQMD's Clean Fuels Program on June 8, 1999.

Promote Technology Advancement

  • Recent contracts, proposed or awarded in March-June 1999, related to clean fuel alternatives to heavy-duty diesel engines and vehicles include:

    - Demonstration of reduced vehicular emissions through throttleless engines using alternative fuels.

    - On-road system for emission measurement from heavy-duty trucks.

    - Evaluation of the effects of biodiesel and other clean fuel blends on exhaust emission rates and reactivity.

    - Evaluation of the effects of biodiesel fuel on emissions from heavy-duty off-road vehicles.

    - Evaluation of methanol fuel quality specifications for proton exchange membrane fuel cells.

Other Issues

  • AQMD staff has received and is currently reviewing a report by LACMTA regarding recommendations on future bus procurement and its Alternative Fuel Initiative.
8. Field Inspection Technology Completed December 1998.
9. Portable Equipment Permitting
  • Toll-free number established for notification purposes (877) 810-6695.
  • Staff is currently working with Permit Services and Information Management to develop an automated program to modify permits following annual renewal. There are currently 3,000 permits requiring this change.
10. Public Comment, Rules 1401 and 1402 Rule 1401 Amendments:
  • Proposed Rule 1401 changes to remaining risk values and effective dates scheduled for August Board meeting.

Rule 1402 Amendments:

  • Coordinating with MATES II information.
  • Rule changes anticipated in summer/fall.

COMMUNITY EVENTS/PUBLIC MEETINGS

The following describes community events and public meetings that provided AQMD customers with air quality information during May.

Date Location Description of Activity
5/5 Los Angeles Made a presentation on Children’s Air Quality Agenda to group of museum curators who were participating in a meeting to discuss a Cooperative Education Program with AQMD.
5/6 Los Angeles Spoke with Darling Industries regarding processing outstanding invoices from area schools that were selected to receive Mutual Settlement Agreement (MSA) funds. All schools have now forwarded itemized invoices for payment.
5/7 Riverside Coordinated and staffed Educators Conference on Air Pollution and Children’s Health at the Riverside Convention Center. 150 in anticipated.
5/12 Orange County Coordinated AQMD’s production of award certificates for winners of Poster and Poetry contest for American Lung Association (ALA) Orange County.
5/13 Los Angeles Coordinated and staffed Educators Conference on Air Pollution and Children’s Health at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Downey. 150 in attendance.
5/25 Inland Empire Met with Radio Disney in Inland Empire to discuss partnering opportunities.
5/25 Agencywide Representative from Senator Hughes’ office in Sacramento wants more information on District’s Ethnic Community Advisory Group. Forwarded copies of past meeting agendas.
5/26 Los Angeles Participated in staffing a booth at Wilson High School for outreach on air quality information.
5/26 Riverside Attended Latino Issues Forum Conference, "Asthma in Minority Communities." Provided smog and health information to conference attendees.
5/28 Los Angeles Attended Community Meeting with Rowland Unified School District to discuss Sigma Plating Health Risk Assessment.
Events/Conferences Sponsored/Hosted Participated/Attended
4 / 2 4 / 3
Public Workshops/Notices Fee Review Requests
1 / 5 5

Speakers Bureau / Visiting Dignitaries / Information Requests

The District hosts distinguished visitors from around the world, as well as members of the general public, who visit our headquarters to tour the facility and meet with staff on a wide range of air quality issues. The following describes the major activities during May.

Date Location Description of Activity
5/5 Headquarters Stefan Jakelius of the Swedish National Energy Administration met with Technology Advancement staff on alternative-fuel vehicle applications.
5/6 Headquarters Brownie Troop 324 of Whittier visited AQMD for a tour and general air quality overview.
5/11-19 Headquarters Ten-member delegation of government officials and researchers from Thailand on a study tour sponsored by the World Environment Center met with several AQMD divisions on a wide variety of air quality issues.
5/19 Headquarters Girl Scout Cadet Troop 543 of Chino met with staff for a general air quality overview and a tour, and received mentoring from former Girl Scouts in Planning and the Laboratory.
Speaking Requests Received Presentations (by Public Advisor staff)
3 7
Delegations Hosted Tours of AQMD Headquarters
2 2

Public Information Center Statistics

The Public Information Center handles the District’s visitors and handles general information phone calls.

Visitor Transactions Info Packages Mailed Calls Received by PIC Staff Calls to Auto-mated System Total Phone Calls Received
859 810 496 6,899 7,395

BUSINESS ASSISTANCE

AQMD assists businesses by notifying them of proposed regulations so they can participate in their development by providing one-to-one assistance. Staff also works with other agencies and states to identify efficient, cost-effective ways to reduce air pollution and shares that information broadly.

Date Location Description of Activity
5/4 Orange Auto body shop: Received a Notice to Comply for a paint spray booth. Provided a permit application package, advised them of fees, and assisted in completing the applications.
5/4 Los Angeles Aggregate processing facility: Requested information/assistance regarding applying for a variance. Provided materials explaining variances and the Hearing Board and provided forms to file the petition. Also offered to assist in the completion of forms.
5/4-28 Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino Provided air quality clearance letters for companies in the cities and areas of: Brea, Carson, Colton, Compton, Corona, Costa Mesa, Cypress, Dana Point, El Segundo, Fontana, Fountain Valley, Fullerton, Glendale, Hacienda Heights, Hemet, Huntington Beach, Huntington Park, Industry, Irwindale, Laguna Niguel, Lakewood, La Mirada, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Rancho Santa Margarita, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Clemente, San Fernando, Santa Fe Springs, South El Monte, South Gate, Stanton, Temecula, Torrance, Vernon, West Los Angeles, Whittier, Woodland Hills, and Yorba Linda.
5/5 Los Angeles Printing and publishing facility: Requested information/assistance regarding the District’s Emission Reduction Credit Program. Provided rules and explained the requirements, as well as a list of Emission Reduction Credit dealers.
5/5 Riverside Metal products manufacturer: New business setting up a powder coating operation. Provided a permit application package and advised them of fees and applicable rules. Also offered to assist in the completion of forms.
5/6 Los Angeles Miscellaneous manufacturer: New business installing spray booths, abrasive blasting cabinets and control equipment. Met with the company and provided permit application packages and assisted in the completion and submittal of the applications.
5/7 Los Angeles Wood refinishing facility: Received a Notice to Comply for a paint spray booth. Provided applicable rules, a permit application package, advised them of fees, and assisted in completing the applications.
5/11 Los Angeles Paper-based design company: Conducted an on-site compliance inspection. Reviewed the existing spray booth permit and other non-permitted equipment in the facility. Advised the company on record keeping requirements and provided forms for future relocation.
5/11 Orange Community college: The college offers courses in new business startups. Provided information on District rules and regulations on startup of new dry-cleaning facilities.
5/13 Riverside Gas station/mini-mart: Applicant is proposing modification to existing gas station which they bought. Researched the database for existing permit and found no record of previous permit. Assisted new owner in completing forms to apply as existing equipment operating without permit. Also, advised of test required on installation of bootless nozzles and training needed for future compliance.
5/18-21 Districtwide Continued Phase 3 of the courtesy call program for notifying companies whose permits have expired that they can still re-instate those permits. Staff is contacting companies whose permit expired in April, 1999.
5/19 Los Angeles Automotive paint shop: Explained District rule requirements and upcoming changes to autobody paint VOC.
5/20 Areawide Coordinated and hosted a national conference on Laboratory Safety and Environmental Management for laboratory managers. Facilitated a panel on pollution prevention measures for laboratories. Providing this information to laboratories satisfied one of the commitments in AQMP measure CTS-04.
5/21 Los Angeles Lumber and wood product company: Conducted on-site consultation and explained District rule requirements for wood coating operations and assisted in completing permit applications.
5/25 Riverside Auto body shop: Applicant is proposing to install a spray booth. Provided on-site bilingual Spanish assistance on required forms, fees and rules.
5/25 Los Angeles Small airplane exterior painting: New facility. Explained District rule requirements for metal product coating operation and assisted with permit applications.
5/26 Orange Business outreach: Participated in Orange County Coalition meeting and gave update on AQMD activities.
5/26 Orange Staff spoke to the Industrial Committee of the Fullerton Chamber of Commerce regarding permit streamlining.

INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS ACTIVITY

Intergovernmental Affairs works with local government, state and federal officials in response to their air quality concerns and local issues. Additionally, staff administers the AB 2766 Subvention Fund Program.

Date Location Description of Activity
5/3 Riverside Attended the Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) Executive Committee Meeting. Discussed clean fuels reauthorization legislation.
5/3 Los Angeles Attended the Commerce Community Development Commission Van Waters and Rogers Groundbreaking Ceremony in Commerce.
5/4 Orange Attended the Orange County Council of Governments Technical Advisory Committee (OCCOG-TAC) Meeting. Discussed the Subvention Fund Outreach Program for local governments with TAC and staff members.
5/4 San Bernardino Attended the Redlands City Council Meeting. Gave an update on the background and status of the AQMD sponsored SB 98/AB 38 clean fuels reauthorization legislation and thanked them for their letters of support.
5/4 San Bernardino Attended the Colton City Council Meeting. Gave an update on the background and status of the AQMD sponsored SB 98/AB 38 clean fuels reauthorization legislation and thanked them for their letters of support.
5/4 Los Angeles Spoke with staff from the Cities of South Gate and Commerce regarding requests for air monitoring stations within their cities.
5/4 Orange Spoke with staff from the City of Huntington Beach who inquired about AB 2766 Subvention Fund issues. Provided assistance and referred caller to technical assistance team.
5/5 San Bernardino Attended the San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG) Board of Directors Meeting. Discussed clean fuels reauthorization.
5/5 Riverside Attended the Palm Springs City Council Meeting. Gave an update on the background and status of the AQMD sponsored SB 98/AB 38 clean fuels reauthorization legislation and thanked them for their letters of support.
5/5 Los Angeles Attended Gateway Cities Councils of Governments Executive Committee meeting in Cerritos.
5/5 Los Angeles Spoke with staff from Caltrans regarding Caltrans’ role in Aggregate Recycling remediation.
5/6 Orange Attended the Orange County Public Affairs Association (OCPAA) Luncheon. Discussed air quality issues with mayors and council members from Anaheim, Huntington Beach, Brea, and Lake Forest.
5/6 Los Angeles Attended Los Angeles Division, League of California Cities meeting in Commerce.
5/6 Los Angeles Met with Mayor of the City of South El Monte to discuss details regarding MATES open house.
5/7 Riverside Met with Board Assistant Carolyn Syms-Luna to discuss Coachella Valley dust control enforcement problem.
5/7 Los Angeles Spoke with staff from the City of Huntington Park regarding Aggregate Recycling issues.
5/7 Areawide Spoke with representatives from Councils of Governments regarding Board letter and MOU.
5/10 Riverside Attended the Riverside County Division, League of California Cities General Membership Meeting. Discussed clean fuels reauthorization legislation and the Subvention Fund Outreach Program for local governments.
5/11 Orange Attended the Orange County Council of Governments - Executive Management Meeting (OCCOG-EMC). Discussed the Subvention Fund Outreach Program for local governments with city managers.
5/11 San Bernardino Attended the Loma Linda City Council Meeting. Provided staff support for Governing Board Member Leonard Paulitz.
5/11 Los Angeles Attended San Gabriel Valley Councils of Governments Forum and Planning Directors Meeting in Duarte.
5/11 Los Angeles Spoke with Alhambra City manager concerning upcoming Town Hall Meeting.
5/12 Riverside Attended the Riverside County Transportation Commission Board Meeting. Discussed clean fuels reauthorization legislation and the Subvention Fund Outreach Program.
5/12 Riverside Attended a meeting with City of Hemet Council Members Robin Lowe and Lori Van Arsdale to discuss alternate fuel vehicle programs.
5/12 Los Angeles Spoke with staff from the City of Inglewood to discuss LAX expansion issue.
5/13 Orange Attended the Orange County Division, League of California Cities General Membership Meeting. Discussed clean fuels reauthorization legislation and the Subvention Fund Outreach Program.
5/14 Los Angeles Met with staff from Pomona concerning submission of AB 2766 annual report.
5/14-16 Los Angeles Attended CCCA 40th Annual Conference in Palm Springs.
5/17 Orange Attended the Mission Viejo City Council Meeting. Gave an update on the background and status of the AQMD sponsored SB 98/AB 38 clean fuels reauthorization legislation.
5/18 Riverside Attended the La Quinta City Council Meeting. Gave an update on the background and status of the AQMD sponsored SB 98/AB 38 clean fuels reauthorization legislation and again asked for letters of support.
5/18 Riverside Attended the Desert Hot Springs City Council Meeting. Gave an update on the background and status of the AQMD sponsored SB 98/AB 38 clean fuels reauthorization legislation.
5/18 Los Angeles Spoke with staff from City of La Palma regarding AB 2766 Subvention Fund issue. Referred caller to Transportation Programs.
5/19 San Bernardino Attended the SANBAG Plans & Programs Committee Meeting. Discussed the Subvention Fund Outreach Program.
5/20 San Bernardino Attended the San Bernardino City Managers Meeting. Discussed the Subvention Fund Outreach Program.
5/20 Orange Attended the Orange County Council of Governments (OCCOG) Meeting. Discussed the Subvention Fund Outreach Program.
5/20 San Bernardino Attended the Inland Empire Division, League of California Cities General Membership Meeting. Discussed local government and air quality related legislation.
5/25 Riverside Attended a meeting with Del Webb – Sun City officials regarding the Notices of Violation which have been issued in Coachella Valley recently.
5/25 San Bernardino Attended the Highland City Council Meeting with Governing Board Member Leonard Paulitz. Gave an update on the background and status of the AQMD sponsored SB 98/AB 38 clean fuels reauthorization legislation and again asked for letters of support.
5/25 Los Angeles Attended media event at the South El Monte air monitoring station.
5/26 Orange Attended the Beach Boulevard "Smart Streets" Commemoration Event. Discussed local government and air quality related legislation with the cities of Cypress, Buena Park, Huntington Beach, Anaheim, and Stanton, and with Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA).
5/26 Riverside Attended the Northwest Riverside County Clean Cities Coalition Meeting. Discussed local government and air quality related topics.
5/26 Los Angeles Attended LAX Air Monitoring Advisory Group meeting at Felton Elementary School in Lennox to discuss LAX expansion issues.
5/27 San Bernardino Attended the Baldy View Public Private Coalition (CLOUT) Meeting. Discussed local government and air quality related topics.
5/27 Orange Attended the Smart Growth Workshop, Brea Community Center. Discussed local government and air quality related topics.
5/27 Los Angeles Spoke with staff from City of Inglewood about potential air monitoring sites.
5/27 Los Angeles Met with staff from City of Santa Clarita concerning local mining operation expansion proposal and upcoming key agency community strategy workshop.
5/28 San Bernardino Spoke to Rancho Cucamonga High School science class as part of the AQMD Governing Board’s "Children’s Agenda" Program.

MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS

The Communications Unit is responsible for informing and educating the public through the media and through the District’s Communication Center.

Press Relations Highlights

Date Media Description of Activity
5/4 Newspaper Provided information to Los Angeles Business Journal regarding EPA’s proposal on SUV emissions.
5/4 Television Provided referrals to environmental groups, agencies to KCBS-TV (Ch. 2).
5/4 Newspaper Provided update on dust problems in Coachella Valley to the Desert Sun.
5/4 Newspaper Provided information to Los Angeles Daily News on Air Quality Management Plan.
5/5 Newspaper Provided information on Industrial Asphalt to the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin.
5/5-6 Newspaper Provided information on the May 7 Educators Conference to Daily Bulletin, Press Enterprise and San Bernardino Sun reporters.
5/6 Newspaper Provided information to the Burbank Leader regarding AQMD solvent cleaning rules.
5/6 Television Provided information on air quality and motor vehicle emissions to TMTV London.
5/6 Newsletter Provided information on Board agenda items to the Mobile Source Report.
5/6 All Media Distributed press release on the Plan It Now environmental conference for high school students hosted by AQMD.
5/7 Newspaper Provided background information on the Educators’ Conference to San Bernardino Sun reporter.
5/7 Newspaper Provided background on air pollution requirements for the Crane Co. to the Burbank Leader.
5/7 Newspaper Provided background on air pollution to the Los Angeles Times.
5/7 Newspaper Provided information on upcoming Board meeting to the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin.
5/7-13 Radio Provided information to Swedish National Public Radio on AQMD’s advanced technology program.
5/11 All News Media Distributed Media Advisory on Los Angeles Educator’s Conference.
5/11 Newspaper Provided extensive background and interviews to the Wall St. Journal on the architectural coatings rule.
5/12-13 Newspaper Provided background and interviews to the Los Angeles Times and LA Daily News on the architectural coatings rule.
5/12 Newspaper Provided information to LA Weekly on summer ozone season.
5/13 Newspaper Provided information to Whittier Daily News, La Opinion on Educator’s Conference and health studies.
5/13 Newspapers/
Trade Magazine 		Provided extensive background on the architectural coatings rule to the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, Orange County Register and Paint and Coatings Industry magazine on the architectural coatings rule.
5/13 Radio/TV Provided interviews and background on the architectural coatings rule to KNBC-TV (Ch. 4) and KNX Radio (AM 1070).
5/13 Newsletter Provided information to Hart Publications on PM emissions, diesel soot cancer risk.
5/13 Newspaper Drafted and sent letter to the editor of the LA Daily News concerning the architectural coatings rule.
5/13 Newspaper Provided background on dust control requirements for construction sites to the Desert Sun.
5/14 Newspaper Provided comments on the federal appeals court setting aside EPA’s new air quality standards to the Los Angeles Times, Orange County Register, City News, Riverside Press-Enterprise & Torrance Daily Breeze.
5/14 Newspaper/
Newsletter/

TV

Provided information and interviews on Rule 1113 to Riverside Press-Enterprise, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, Wall St. Journal, KNX Radio (AM 1070) Los Angeles Times, Copley News, City News Service, Inside Cal/EPA, KCBS-TV (Ch. 2), KTTV-TV (Ch. 11), KABC TV (Ch. 7).
5/14 All Media Distributed May Board meeting summary.
5/17 & 18 Radio Provided information on Rule 1113 to Canadian Broadcasting Corp. Radio.
5/18 Radio Provided information, interview and ride in EV-1 to Swedish National Public Radio.
5/18 Newspaper Provided information to the LA Times regarding AQMD contracts with Cordoba Corp.
5/19 Newsletter Provided information to Air Daily on AQMP.
5/19 Newspaper Provided information to Inland Business Journal on Carl Moyer program.
5/19 Television Mailed educators conference materials to NBC reporter.
5/19 Magazine Provided information to Chemical Week regarding Rule 1113.
5/19 Newspaper Provided information on ECAG membership to Chinese Daily News reporter.
5/20 Newspaper Provided information to San Gabriel Valley Tribune on South El Monte MATES II monitoring station.
5/20 Magazine Provided information on Rule 1113 to Home Center News magazine.
5/20 Newsletter Provided information and interview to Mobile Source Report on status of Carl Moyer Fund program.
5/20 Newspaper Provided information to Random Lengths News regarding Rule 1158.
5/20 Newspaper Provided information to San Bernardino County Sun on charbroilers, EPA’s Air Quality Index.
5/20 Newspaper Provided information to USA Today on remote sensing.
5/21 Newspaper Provided information to San Bernardino County Sun on charbroiler study.
5/21 Newspaper Provided information on Rule 1158 to Random Lengths News.
5/21 Newspaper Provided information to Los Angeles Times on Salton Sea.
5/21 Newsletter Provided information to Clean Fuels Report on MSRC policy on conductive charging stations.
5/21 Newsletter Provided information to Mobile Source Report on Carl Moyer program.
5/25 Newspaper Met with San Gabriel Valley Tribune at South El Monte toxic hot spot monitoring station and provided information on MATES program.
5/26 Newspaper Provided information on diesel emissions to the Los Angeles Times.
5/26 TV Provided information and interview on forecast for 1999 smog season, and smog pager program.
5/26 Newspaper Provided information to Inland Valley Daily Bulletin on 1999 smog season.
5/26 Radio Arranged interview on summer smog season for Metro Network reporter.
5/27 Newspaper Provided information and interview to San Gabriel Valley Tribune on MATES II preliminary results.
5/27 Television Provided information to "The Thin Green Line" show regarding AQMD involvement at Chrome Crankshaft.
5/27 Newspaper Provided information on smog season to the Chino Champion.
5/27 Newspaper Provided information to the San Bernardino Sun on auto scrapping.
5/27 Newspaper Provided information to Riverside Press-Enterprise on Rule 2202 credits for EVs.

Press Relations Statistics

The Press Relations staff handles media calls to the District and media monitoring.

Press Interviews/Assistance Mailings by News Bureau
82 555

Communication Center Statistics

The Communication Center handles all District main line, CUT-SMOG line and Spanish line calls.

Main Line
Calls 		CUT-SMOG
Line 		After Hours
Calls* 		Spanish Line
Calls 		Total Phone
Calls
7,195 6,070 2,258 72 17,388

*Saturday, Sunday and after 9:00 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.

Graphics Statistics

The Graphics staff handles creative presentation and handout materials for all District offices.

Brochures/Flyers Transparencies Slides
18,000 570 128

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