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“EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS” mentioning the Department of Interior was published in the Senate section on pages S12244-S12247 on Nov. 30, 2001.
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EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
The following communications were laid before the Senate, together with accompanying papers, reports, and documents, which were referred as follows:
EC-4592. A communication from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, a report entitled ``Nutrient Criteria Technical Guidance Manual; Estuarine and Coastal Marine Waters''; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-4718. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Estrom Helicopter Corp Model F28, F28A, and F28C, F28F, 280, 280F, and 280FX Helicopters'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2001-0552)) received on November 16, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-4719. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment to Time of Designation for Restricted Area R4403 Gainesville, MS'' ((RIN2120-AA66)(2001-0172)) received on November 16, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-4720. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment of Class D Airspace; Titusville, FL'' ((RIN2120-AA66)(2001-0173)) received on November 16, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-4721. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Boeing Model 737 600, 700, and 800 Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2001-0555)) received on November 16, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-4722. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Gulfstream Model G V Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2001-0554)) received on November 16, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-4723. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Temporary Extension of Time Allowed for Certain Training and Testing; FAA-2001-10797'' (RIN2120-AH51) received on November 16, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-4724. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Aircraft Security Under General Operating and Flight Rules; FAA-2001-10738; SFAR 91'' (RIN2120-AH49) received on November 16, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-4725. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica SA Model EMB 135 and EMB 145 Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2001-0524)) received on November 16, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-4726. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Airworthiness Directives: Rolls-Royce Corporation Model AE 3007A and AE 3007C Turbofan Engines'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2001-0525)) received on November 16, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-4727. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Rolls Royce Corporation AE2100 Turboprop and AE 30017 Turboshaft Engines'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2001-0526)) received on November 16, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-4728. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment of Class D Airspace; White Plans, NY--docket No. 01-AEA-05FR'' ((RIN2120-AA66)(2001-0159)) received on November 16, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-4729. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Augusta Model AB412 Helicopters'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2001-0528)) received on November 16, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-4730. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Pratt and Whitney JT9D Turbofan Engines'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2001-0527)) received on November 16, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-4731. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Pratt and Whitney Canada PT6A Series Turboprop Engines'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2001-0532)) received on November 16, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-4732. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Eurocopter France Model AS350B, B1, B2, B3, BA, D, D1, and AS355E, F, F1, F2, and N Helicopters'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2001-0531)) received on November 16, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-4733. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: General Electric Company T58 and CT 58 Series Turboshaft Engines'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2001-0530)) received on November 16, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-4734. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Rolls-Royce plb Dart 525, 525F, 528, 528D, 529, 529D, 530, 532, 535, 542, and 552 Series Turboprop Engines'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2001-0529)) received on November 16, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-4735. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Revision of Class Airspace; Farmington, NM'' ((RIN2120-AA66)(2001-0160)) received on November 16, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-4736. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Boeing Model 777-200 Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2001-0523)) received on November 16, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-4737. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Establishment of Class E Airspace; Coudersport, PA'' ((RIN2120-AA66)(2001-0157)) received on November 16, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-4738. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 Series Airplanes and Model A300 B4-600R, and F4-600R Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2001-0533)) received on November 16, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-4739. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Fokker Model F28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2001-0519)) received on November 16, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-4740. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Boeing Model 767-300 Series Airplanes Modified by Supplemental Type Certificate SA7019NM-D'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2001-0521)) received on November 16, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-4741. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Fokker Model F27 Mark 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, and 700 Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (2001-0520)) received on November 16, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-4742. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Change of Using Agency for Restricted Areas R 3008A, R-6B, R-3008C, and R-3008D; Grand Bay Weapons Range, GA'' ((RIN2120-AA66) (2001-0158)) received on November 16, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-4743. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Revocation of Class D Airspace, Fort Worth Carswell AFB, TX; confirmation of effective date'' ((RIN2120-AA66) (2001-0162)) received on November 16, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-4744. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Establishment and Revision of Restricted Areas, ID; correction'' ((RIN2120-AA66) (2001-0161)) received on November 16, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-4745. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Airbus Model A340-211 Series Airplanes Modified by Supplemental Type Certificate ST09092AC'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (2001-0522)) received on November 16, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-4746. A communication from the Program Analyst of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Transport Airplane Fleet Fuel Tank Ignition Source Review; Flammability Reduction, and Maintenance and Inspection Requirements'' (RIN2120-AG62) received on November 16, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-4747. A communication from the Acting Director, Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Final Rule to List the MS Gopher Frog as Endangered'' (RIN1018-AF90) received on November 27, 2001; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-4748. A communication from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Pennsylvania; Post 1996 Rate-of-Progress Plan and One-Hour Ozone Attainment Demonstration for the Philadelphia-Wilmington-Trenton Ozone Nonattainment Area'' (FRL7089-2) received on November 16, 2001; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-4749. A communication from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Delaware; Post-1996 Rate-of-Progress Plans and One-Hour Ozone Attainment Demonstration for the Philadelphia-Wilmington-Trenton Ozone Nonattainment Area''
(FRL7089-3) received on November 16, 2001; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-4750. A communication from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Maryland; One-Hour Ozone Attainment Demonstration for the Baltimore Ozone Nonattainment Area''
(FRL7088-9) received on November 16, 2001; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-4751. A communication from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Pennsylvania; Reasonably Available Control Technology Requirement for Volatile Organic Compounds and Nitrogen Oxides in the Philadelphia-Wilmington-Trenton Area'' (FRL7089-4) received on November 16, 2001; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-4752. A communication from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Maryland; One-Hour Ozone Attainment Demonstration for the Philadelphia-Wilmington-Trenton Ozone Nonattainment Area'' (FRL7089-1) received on November 16, 2001; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-4753. A communication from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Incorporation by Reference of Approval State Hazardous Waste Management Program'' (FRL7014-9) received on November 16, 2001; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-4754. A communication from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Outer Continental Shelf Air Regulations Consistency Update for Alaska'' (FRL7082-4) received on November 16, 2001; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-4755. A communication from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality State Implementation Plans; (STP); Texas: Low Emission Diesel Fuel'' (FRL7091-5) received on November 16, 2001; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-4756. A communication from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plan; Oregon'' (FRL7035-6) received on November 16, 2001; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-4757. A communication from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of State Plans for Designated Facilities; Puerto Rico'' (FRL7093-9) received on November 16, 2001; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-4758. A communication from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Clean Air Act Determination of Attainment for PM10 Nonattainment Areas; Montana and Colorado'' (FRL7093-7) received on November 16, 2001; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-4759. A communication from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Clean Air Act Full Approval of Partial Operating Permit Program; Allegheny County, Pennsylvania'' (FRL7093-3) received on November 16, 2001; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-4760. A communication from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Clean Air Act Reclassification, San Joaquin Valley Nonattainment Area; Designation of East Kern County Nonattainment Area and Extension of Attainment Date; California; Ozone'' (FRL7093-4) received on November 16, 2001; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-4761. A communication from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Montana; State Implementation Plans; Correction'' (FRL7093-6) received on November 16, 2001; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-4762. A communication from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; District of Columbia; Nitrogen Oxides Budget Trading Program'' (FRL7094-7) received on November 16, 2001; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-4763. A communication from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Clean Air Final Full Approval of Operating Permit Program; Kentucky'' (FRL7095-1) received on November 16, 2001; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-4764. A communication from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Ethylene Oxide Emissions Standards for Sterilization Facilities'' (FRL7096-1) received on November 16, 2001; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-4765. A communication from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Source Categories: Generic Maximum Achievable Control Technology Standards'' (FRL7095-6) received on November 16, 2001; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-4766. A communication from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Prohibition on Gasoline Containing Lead or Lead Additives for Highway Use: Fuel Inlet Restrictor Exemption for Motorcycles'' (FRL7095-8) received on November 16, 2001; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-4767. A communication from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``State and Federal Operating Permits Programs: Amendments to the Compliance Certification Requirements''
(FRL7096-4) received on November 16, 2001; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-4768. A communication from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Revisions to the Requirement on Variability in the Composition of Additives Certified Under the Gasoline Deposit Control Program'' (FRL7096-5) received on November 16, 2001; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-4769. A communication from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Plans: Wisconsin: Ozone'' (FRL7094-3) received on November 16, 2001; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-4770. A communication from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management Program'' (FRL7097-1) received on November 16, 2001; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-4771. A communication from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Plans: Indiana; Ozone'' (FRL7088-5) received on November 16, 2001; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-4772. A communication from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Illinois; Ozone'' (FRL7088-8) received on November 16, 2001; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-4773. A communication from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Standards of Performance for Large Municipal Waste Combustors for Which Construction is Commenced After September 20, 1994 or for Which Modification or Reconstruction is Commenced After June 19, 1996 and Emission Guidelines and Compliance Times for Large Municipal Waste Combustors That are Constructed on or before September 20, 1994'' (FRL7100-8) received on November 16, 2001; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-4774. A communication from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Hazardous Waste Management System; Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste: Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing Wastes; Land Disposal Restriction for Newly Identified Wastes; and CERCLA Hazardous Substances Designation and Reportable Quantities'' (FRL7099-2) received on November 16, 2001; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-4775. A communication from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Illinois; Oxides of Nitrogen Regulations'' (FRL7077-8) received on November 16, 2001; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-4776. A communication from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Indiana; Oxides of Nitrogen Regulations'' (FRL7077-7) received on November 16, 2001; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-4777. A communication from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Maryland; RACT for the Control of VOC Emissions from Iron and Steel Production Installations''
(FRL7083-7) received on November 16, 2001; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-4778. A communication from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality State Implementation Plans; (SIP); Alabama: Control of Gasoline Sulfur and Volatility'' (FRL7098-6) received on November 16, 2001; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-4779. A communication from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Maryland; Control of Volatile Organic Compound Emissions from Distilled Spirits Facilities, Aerospace Coating Operations and Kraft Pulp Mills'' (FRL7085-1) received on November 16, 2001; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-4780. A communication from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans: Alabama: Attainment Demonstration of the Birmingham One-Hour Ozone Nonattainment Area'' (FRL7098-7) received on November 16, 2001; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-4781. A communication from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Illinois NOx Regulations'' (FRL7077-9) received on November 16, 2001; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-4782. A communication from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Wisconsin'' (FRL7064-4) received on November 16, 2001; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-4783. A communication from the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Reconsideration of the 610 Nonessential Products Ban'' (FRL7101-1) received on November 16, 2001; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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