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To : Commission for the Environment
From : Julie Tucker , Chair
Date : August 30 , 2001
Re . September 10 , 2001 Meeting Agenda
Please find attached the agenda and materials for the next meeting of
the Commission for the Environment , on
Monday, September 10, 2001
7 . 30 p . m .
Southern Human Services Center
2505 Homestead Road
Chapel Hill , NC
Please note the different format for this meeting — breakout
sessions will be earlier in the evening . Please make every effort
to be present for this important meeting, as we kickoff our fall
activities.
If you have questions , or will be unable to attend , please contact Carol
Melton ( 245 - 2597 , cmelton@co . orange . nc . us ) by the Friday before the
meeting .
AGENDA
Orange County
Commission for the Environment
September 10 , 2001
7 : 30 p . m .
Southern Human Services Center
2505 Homestead Road , Chapel Hill , NC
Time PPg # Item
7 : 30 I . Call to Order
7 : 32 2 Us Approval of Minutes (August 13 )
7 : 35 5 III . Joint Ordinance Work - Planning Board
The Commission will consider asking a subgroup ( s) to meet with
committee ( s ) from the Planning Board to address
• Light Pollution ,
• Environmental Impact Ordinance, and
• Forestry
7 : 55 IV. Committee Membership / Appointments
800 9 V . Breakout Sessions
Committee breakout sessions — please see attached list of topics
that need to be discussed
9 : 00 VI . Lands Legacy Annual Action Plan
A working draft will be presented at the meeting ( CFE
recommendation due October)
9 : 15 VII . October- December Timetable of Activities
Prioritization of activities for the fall — including the State of the
Environment Progress Report, sprawl and Cost of Community
Services studies
9 : 30 VIII . Adjournment ( Next meeting October 8 )
COUNTY OF ORANGE
COMMISSION FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
Draft Summary of Meeting August 13, 2001
Held at Orange County Southern Human Services Center,
Chapel Hill , NC
Members Present : Julie Tucker ( Chair ) , Roy Fortmann , Hervey McIver, Dan Okun , Lee Rafalow, Mark
Smith , Chris Wachholz .
Members Absent : Laura Cotterman , Cara Crisler, Annette Jurgelski , Richard Pratt, Johnny Randall
Staff Present : Rich Shaw , ERCD Land Conservation Managers Carol Melton , ERCD staff
I . Call to Order
Tucker called the meeting to order at 7 : 40 p . m . and welcomed Chris Wachholz , new
member . Everyone introduced himself or herself to Wachholz and briefly discussed their
background and interests in working on the CFE . Noting that there was not a quorum of
members , Tucker suggested postponing agenda Items III and VI until a future meeting so
as to avoid having to introduce and discuss these matters twice .
II . Approval of Minutes ( May 141h and June 11th, 2001 )
Upon the arrival of Mark Smith , the CFE considered the May and June meeting minutes .
MOTION : Okun motioned approval of May 14th minutes . Seconded by Fortmann .
VOTE : Approved ( unanimous ) .
MOTION : McIver motioned approval of June 11th minutes . Seconded by Smith .
VOTE : Approved ( unanimous ) .
III . Light Pollution Ordinance Follow- up
Tucker postponed discussion of the Light Pollution Ordinance issue until the next meeting as
she had to depart early and several members were absent . Fortmann took over as Chair .
IV . State of the Environment Progress Report
The members discussed whether the SOE progress report should chart the progress of
Orange County environment ( using environmental indicators ) or simply report on the
progress made on achieving the goals and recommendations from the first SOE report .
Rafalow inquired about the status of work completed on environmental indicators by Pam
McIntosh for the Shaping Orange County 's Future ( SOCF ) task force and the possibility of
using that information . Staff was unsure of the status of McIntosh 's report . Rafalow noted
that the EIE Committee had discussed the potential for using " leading indicators " ( such as
population growth ) in addition to " trailing indicators " ( such as how many acres lost ) .
Smith suggested using the report to focus people 's attention on issues that the CFE feels
are important to Orange County . McIver noted that in addition to the three areas reported
on in the 1999 - 2000 SOE report , the report might include information on other issues of
concern such as forestry issues , open burning , and growth management .
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Fortmann noted that this is to be a " progress report " and the following year 's SOE will be a
full report . The members present agreed that this year 's report would be a short and
concise progress report and next year 's SOE 2002 could include environmental indicators
and trends .
V. Natural Areas Element
Shaw updated the Commission on progress made to date in developing a new Natural Areas
Element of the Orange County Comprehensive Plan . The packet included a sample of
information that has been generated to date . Shaw reviewed that information , noting that
the Biological Resources Committee contributed heavily to effort thus far — especially the
draft county goals for protecting natural areas and wildlife habitat .
Shaw noted that the new Natural Areas Element ( NAE ) will include information that
currently exists as part of the County "s Land Use Element . The document will describe the
state of county ' s natural areas and wildlife habitat , and efforts to protect those areas . The
document will also include county policies for the protection of natural areas and open space
and strategies to implement those policies .
Shaw reported that the current time line calls for a draft of the NAE to be completed in early
2002 , with a presentation to the BOCC in Spring 2002 and BOCC adoption in Fall 2002 .
Shaw recommends amending the timetable , however , so that the results of an update to
the County ' s natural areas inventory can be incorporated prior to taking the draft Natural
Areas Element to public hearing . The inventory won 't be completed until June 2002 . Shaw
recommends presenting the draft NAE to the BOCC in Summer 2002 .
Tucker asked who would be solicited for feedback . Shaw said that in addition to the CFE , a
draft would be presented to the Planning Board and Agricultural Preservation Board for their
input . Tucker suggested that the staff solicit informal feedback on the draft goals and
policies prior to having the document go out to formal public hearing . She suggested
running it by the Sierra Club and members of the development community , such as the
homebuilders association . Smith and Rafalow suggested that farmers and other large
landowners also be included . Also , the Triangle Land Conservancy and Eno River
Association .
In closing , Shaw thanked CFE members for their initial feedback and noted that a more
complete draft would be presented to them at a future meeting .
VI . Cost of Community Services Study ( COCS )
This item was deferred until the next meeting .
VII . Updates
The Lands Legacy Action Plan 2002 - 03 and Cooperative Forestry Project were also deferred
to the September meeting .
CFE 8 / 13 /01 DRAFT Page 2 of 3
VIII . Agenda Items for Next Meeting ( September loth )
Light Pollution Ordinance follow - up , Lands Legacy Action Plan ( 2002 - 03 ) , SOE Progress
Report , Cost of Community Services Study .
Okun expressed concerns about his unsuccessful efforts to obtain data from Triangle J
Council of Governments ( TJCOG ) on water resources for the portion of Orange County
outside of the OWASA service area . As this is important information for the new CFE Water
Committee , Okun suggested inviting Pat Davis of TJCOG to an upcoming CFE meeting to
provide an overview of water data / issues for northern Orange County . This would help
chart a course for the new Water Committee .
IX . Committee Assignments & Breakout
This session was postponed due to the lack of members present.
X . Adjournment
Fortmann adjourned the meeting at 9 : 10 p . m .
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UNC DEVELOPMENT PLAN
NOISE AND LIGHT
Noise levels from the development proposed in the Development Plan will not exceed those
allowed by the Town of Chapel Hill Noise Ordinance in effect at the time the Development Plan
is approved .
Each Site Development Plan for buildings within the approved Development Plan will conform
to the attached Noise and Light Performance Standards .
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NOISE AND LIGHT PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
for Development and Re- development in the
OFFICE /INSTITUTIONAL4 ( 0I4) ZONING DISTRICT
This document represents a common understanding of Town and University officials regarding
what will be expected and accepted as fulfilling the requirements of►Section 16. 3 . 1 of the
Development ordinance ,for information on Noise and Light Management to he .submitted as part
of' a Main Campus Development Plan .
Purpose
These standards are intended to establish maximum acceptable noise and light impacts on
property * outside of the 0I- 4 Zoning District which result from development and redevelopment
associated with an approved Development Plan .
Noise Standards
Noise levels on property * outside of the 0I4 Zoning District and resulting from development
and redevelopment associated with an approved Development Plan shall not exceed noise levels
allowed by the Town of Chapel Hill Noise Ordinance as established at the time the development
or redevelopment receives final Town approval under Article 16 of the Development Ordinance .
Each application for a Site Development Permit associated with an approved Development Plan
must include a signed and sealed letter from a Professional Engineer, licensed in the State of
North Carolina and with demonstrable expertise in acoustical design and attenuation practices ,
certifying that any increase in measurable noise above existing pre - Development Plan noise
levels on property * outside of the 0I- 4 Zoning District will not exceed the levels allowed in the
Noise Ordinance .
Light Standards
Design Requirements : All lighting , including that used in and around buildings , recreation areas ,
parking areas , walkways , roadways , and signs shall be designed to minimize spillover of light
onto property * outside of the OI - 4 Zoning District . Lighting shall also be designed to prevent
glare that could impair vision and/or otherwise deteriorate normally accepted qualities and uses
of property * outside of the 0I - 4 Zoning District .
Standards : The following standards apply to new lighting associated with an approved
Development Plan .
Outdoor lighting , except sports and athletic field lighting , shall be mounted at heights no
greater than fifteen ( 15 ) feet for non- cutoff lights ; and no greater than thirty -five ( 35 ) feet
for cutoff lights .
Lighting for sports and athletic fields must include glare control features and must be
designed so that primary illumination is directed onto the play area and immediate
surroundings , and such that offsite illumination/glare is restricted .
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Increases in illumination on property * outside of the 0I -4 Zoning District shall not result
in lighting levels in excess of 0 . 3 foot- candles , measured at ground level . On property *
outside of the OI - 4 Zoning District, where existing ambient lighting levels are in excess
of 0 . 3 foot- candles , no increase in measurable lighting levels will be allowed as result of
an approved Development Plan ,
Submittals : Each application for a Site Development Permit shall include a lighting plan that
shows existing and proposed lighting fixture types and locations . The plan shall indicate , by
isolux contour diagram and grid points , the measured and calculated pre - development and post-
development foot- candles at grade both on the development site and on property * outside of the
0I4 Zoning District where lighting impacts are expected . The lighting plan must be sealed by a
Professional Engineer licensed in the State of North Carolina and with demonstrable expertise in
lighting design and mitigation strategies .
* These Noise and Light Standards shall not be enforced and need not be met on property outside
of the OI - 4 Zoning District that is in the same ownership as property within the 0I4 Zoning
District .
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Committee Breakout Session
Potential Topics
. Items with a * need to be discussed on September 10
Air Quality
* Light Pollution
Air Quality goal
New efforts on AFV' s
* State of the Environment progress report
EIE
Sprawl issues
* Environmental Impact Ordinance
Cost of Community Services Study
Sustainability Indicators report
* State of the Environment report
BRC
* State of the Environment report
* Forestry — joint meeting with Planning Board
* Natural Areas Element
NA/WH Inventory update
Water
* Board of Health Issues
* State of the Environment report
Data from TJCOG
Next Steps in Groundwater project
Additional
Information Items
Commission for the
Environment
September 10 , 2001
Agenda
Dave � Stancil - H1213- a ste closer for increasing the use of alternative fuels in NC Page 1
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Date . 8 /7 /01 2 : 49PM
Subject : H1213 - a step closer for increasing the use of alternative fuels in NC
Hello Clean Cities Stakeholders and clean air advocates :
After some spirited discussion the House Finance Committee favorable
recommended H1213 , legislation introduced by Representative Joe Tolson to
increase the use of alternative fuels in North Carolina as a means to
) ave Stancil - H1213 - a step closer for increasing the use of alternative fuels in NC Page 2 '
improve air qualtiy and stimulate the rural economy . A $ 1 . 70 increase to
annual motor vehicle registrations (averaged over 10 years ) would fund
programs to provide for a rebate of the incremental costs of alternative
fuels vehicles and grants for refueling infratructure . Entities such as
individuals , businesses , local and state government would be able to
particpate in the rebate and grant program for projects using ethanol ,
biodiesel , compressed natural gas , propane , electricity and other
alternative fuels . An electronic version of the bill will be posted by
Thursday at www , ncleg . net Access under " Bill Lookup " and then write H1213 .
1 am also attaching a summary of the bill prepared by Trina Griffin , staff
counsel for the NC House of Representatives .
This bill will likely come to a vote soon before the full house . Many
legislators know VERY little about alternative fuels and would benefit from
those who have experience with and from those that are interested in using
alternative fuels . A simple e - mail or phone call about your interest in
alternative fuels will go a long way . Representative Weiss mentioned today
about hearing from several people concerning the subject . Contact
information for all Representatives is also available at www , ncleg . net Be
sure to mention the bill number H1213 in the heading of your e - mail or phone
call .
To find out more about alternative fuels or to be removed from this list
contact contact Anne Tazewell at 919 - 55 & 9400 or www . trianglecleancities . org
Please forward this e - mail as you see fit .
Thank you !
Anne Tazewell
Clean Cities Coordinator
Triangle J Council of Governments
4222 Emperor Blvd . , Suite 2000
Durham , NC 27703
919 - 55 & 9400
annet@tjcog . org
http : //www . tjcog . dst . nc . us /cleancty . htm
CC : " Tom Timbario " <TJTIMBARIO@aol . com > , <welrick@ekmail . com >
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BILL ANALYSIS
Committee : House Finance Introduced by : Rep . Tolson
Date . August 7 , 2001 Summary by : Trina Griffin
Version : 2nd Edition Committee Counsel
SUMMARY: House Bill 1213 creates the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebate and Infrastructure Grant
Program, funded by a $1 . 00 increase in vehicle registration fees from January 1, 2002 through 2004
and by an additional $1 . 00 increase from 2005 through 2011 , The program would provide rebates to
purchasers of AFVs and grants for the construction of AFV infrastructure projects.
BILL ANALYSIS .
What is an " alternative fuel vehicle ? "
An alternative fuel vehicle is a vehicle that operates using a source other than gasoline or diesel fuel , such
as electricity, natural gas , hydrogen, ethanol , methanol , or fuels derived from biological materials .
Who will administer the program?
The State Energy Office , which is a division of the Department of Administration, would administer the
Alternative Fuel Rebate and Infrastructure Grant Program . Up to 5 % of the funds collected would be
shared by both the State Energy Office and DMV for administrative costs .
Who is eligible for a rebate ?
Individuals , companies , businesses , corporations , and units of county or city government that lease or
purchase alternative fuel vehicles , including public school buses . The State and federal fleets would not
be eligible for rebates .
What is the amount of the rebate ?
The amount of the rebate is based on a percentage of the difference in cost between the alternative fuel
vehicle and a comparable conventional model . The percentage varies depending on the type of alternative
fuel vehicle leased or purchased . For light- duty vehicles , the amount of the rebate is capped at $ 5 , 000 per
vehicle and $ 30 , 000 annually per person . For heavy- duty vehicles , the rebate is capped at $ 25 , 000 per
vehicle and $ 100 , 000 annually per person .
Who is eligible for a grant ?
Individuals , companies , businesses , corporations , and units of county or city government that construct
and maintain an alternative fuel vehicle infrastructure project, which includes fueling stations , fueling
tanks , charging stations , and other equipment used to fuel AFVs . The State Energy Office will conduct a
competitive selection process to determine grant recipients . Any residual funds are available to State
agencies for infrastructure projects .
What are the eligibility criteria ?
The State Energy Office will establish eligibility criteria. However, the bill specifically requires that the
projects be publicly accessible , serve vehicles used by the public , or be for the public benefit by reducing
harmful air emissions . Priority will be given to projects serving 10 or more vehicles . Priority will also be
given for projects in counties at risk for non- attainment penalties under federal EPA regulations .
Legislative Services Office North Carolina General Assembly Research Division, 733-2578
HOUSE BILL 1213
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What is the amount of the grant ?
A person is entitled to up to 50 % of the cost of the project, subject to a maximum of $ 500 , 000 per project .
Additionally, a person is entitled to up to 75 % of the cost of an ethanol infrastructure project, subject to a
maximum of $ 500 , 00 per project .
How are the rebates and grants funded ?
For the first 3 years of the program, the grants and rebates are funded from a $ 1 . 00 increase in the vehicle
registration fee for all vehicles . For the next 7 years , the program is funded from an additional $ 1 . 00
increase , for a total of a $ 2 . 00 increase during those 7 years . The program sunsets January 1 , 2012 .
What is the Education Fund ?
The State Energy Office may use up to 10 % of the funds collected for the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebate
and Infrastructure Grant Program to educate people about the advantages of AFVs .
Are there any study provisions in the bill ?
The bill directs the Department of Transportation to study the feasibility of allowing AFVs to use high-
occupancy vehicle lanes and to have special parking privileges . The Department must report its findings .
and recommendations on these issues to the Joint Transportation Oversight Committee by June 1 , 2002 .
This Committee is also directed to study the overall effectiveness of the program after ten years and report
to the 2010 , General Assembly, 2011 Regular Session .
EFFECTIVE DATE : The bill becomes effective January 1 , 2002 and expires on January 1 , 2012 .
HB 1213 - SMSV- 002
Legislative Services Office North Carolina General Assembly Research Division, 733-2578
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Inaction and dela s are blocking an bill Passed. Some North Carolina business and in-
IF y b dustry leaders are complaining about the approxi-
air pollution bill that could save an mately 5 percent increase in their electric utility
bills that would result from the cost of the pollu-
estimated 1, 000 lives a year tion control equipment. And they are being heard
loud and clear.
Gov. Easley is considering weakening the bill.
BY HARVARD AYERS He is considering inserting a provision which
Special to The observer could result in almost doubling the current bill's
The health and environmental well-being of allowance for sulfur dioxide, the main culprit in
North Carolinians is suffering from inaction on the human health and mortality impacts of power
the part of Gov. Mike Easley and North Carolina plant air pollution.
House Speaker Jim Black. They are playing poli- Under this plan, several years from now, there
tics with a popular bill designed to significantly would be an opportunity for Duke Energy and
cut air pollution from coal-fired power plants over Progress Energy to excuse themselves from com-
the next dozen years. plying with the second phase of the pollution re
The Clean Smokestacks bill (S1078) , already ductions .
passed overwhelmingly by the state Senate, would When this occurred, the . cap on sulfur dioxide
remove nearly 75 percent of the harmful sulfur di- pollution would be raised from 130,000 tons un-
iIII oxide, nitrogen oxides, and mercury from the 14 der the Senate bill to 250 ,000 tons, no doubt reth
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big coal-burning power plants of Duke Energy sulting in hundreds of additional deaths and other
and Progress Energy (formerly Carolina Power health problems across the state each year. Is this
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According to a recently released scientific Speaker Black and Gov. Easley to compromise our
, study approved by the Harvard University School health and our environment in the name of corpo-
of Public Health, the Clean Smokestacks bill rate profit? Contact these two leaders, and tell
would result in saving over 1,000 lives across our them that you expect much more. Urge them toNI
state every year and would reduce major environ- throw their full support behind the current Clean
mental pollutants which kill trees, contaminate Smokestacks bill and to exert the leadership we
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duction of air pollutants from power plants such Gov. Mike Easley can be reached at
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most 200 lives per year and would prevent over 919-73341151
4,000 asthma attacks .
But powerful political leaders in Raleigh in- Harvard Ayers is the chairman of the Boone- based
cluding, Speaker Black of Charlotte, are not exert- environmental group Appalachian Voices.
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OWASA now has a uniform , year- round water rate . The seasonal rate
For many customers who increase
for May through September will be higher because of the high cost of
their summer water use by a lim
having enough capacity in the water system to meet peak water de -
ited amount , the lower seasonal mands in those months . _
rate in the seven " cool " months of
the year will largely offset the higher Similarly, the rate for October through April will be lower because less be
rate in effect from Ma through Sep . water system capacity is needed to meet the community ' s water needs ` :=' : :.
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Orange Water and Sewer Authority 400 Jones Ferry Road , Carrboro 9684421 www . owasa . orgFF
OWASA WELL "I' MES TWO`
NEW jciotjARD LW EMBar S
The Chapel Hill Town
Council recently ap -
pointed Ms . Penny Rich ' .
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Weseman to the seats
` previously held by
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and Patrick Davis .
PENNY RICH JUDITH K . WESEMAN , P. E .
Ms . Rich is a personal chef with four- Board of Directors of the Chapel of groundwater , environmental site
teen years of experience in adver- the Cross preschool . Her avocations evaluation , solid waste disposal fa -
tising , publishing and computer include quilting , gardening and bik- cilities and stormwater management .
graphics . She received a Master ' s ing . She is currently cowriting a cook- She received a Master of Science
degree in Communication Technok book . in Environmental Engineering from
ogy from New York University and a the University of Tennessee and a
Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Bachelor of Science from Auburn
Pratt Institute and studied Food Sck Ms . Weseman is a self- employed University. Ms . Weseman is an active
ence at Florida International Univer- engineering consultant with more runner and swimmer who has served
sity. She has served on the Town of than 25 years of experience . Her as a National Certified Official at
Chapel Hill ' s Technology Advisory project management work has in - swim competitions including the
Committee and as President of the cluded industrial wastewater , 2000 U . S . Olympic Swim Trials .
REPLACEMENT OF EAST FRANKLIN
STREET WATER MAIN WILL BEGIN IN SEPTEMBER
A contractor for OWASA will likely in the area . In the last year, leaks in uled to occur on Sunday , Monday ,
begin work in September to replace the main have interrupted our water Tuesday , Wednesday and Thurs -
the aging water main on East service to residents and businesses . day nights starting at 7 : 00 p . m . and
Franklin Street from Bolin Creek continuing through 6 : 00 a . m . the
( near Estes Drive ) to Fordham Bou - The water line installation will take following morning ,
levard . about six months to complete . Most
of the work will occur in the center We will provide additional informa -
Replacement of the water main is turn lane of Franklin Street so that tion to customers as the work pro -
needed in order to increase the reli - through traffic can continue in both ceeds .
ability of water service to customers directions . The work is also sched -
es
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will 1ric eel ... e. o i i \1
Although seasonal water conserva - will increase 30 cents , from $ 5 . 05 to Adjustments on November 1st will
tion rates will not apply until May, $ 5 . 35 . The rate for sewer use will also include our availability or con -
2002 , several other rate adjustments increase from $ 2 . 55 to $ 2 . 70 per nection fees for new construction . In
will go into effect in November, 2001 . 1 , 000 gallons as measured at the part , the OWASA Board approved a
water meter, new , lower fee for homes smaller
For a customer with a 5 /8 " water than 1 , 300 square feet . For more in -
meter, the basic monthly charge for As indicated on the front page , the formation on the upcoming rate ad -
water service will increase from charge for water use will continue at justments , please call us at 968 -
$ 7 . 27 to $ 7 . 74 or 47 cents . The ba - the present rate of $ 2 . 90 per 1 , 000 4421 or see our Web site ,
sic monthly charge for sewer service gallons through April 30 , 20028 www. owasa . org .
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