Ka`u News Briefs Friday, Sept. 11, 2015

Stewards of Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park's rainforest take a break on historic Crater Rim Trail, one of the focal areas for Stewardship at the Summit, which is seeking volunteers for programs through December. Photo from NPS

PRESERVE HAWAI`I’S RURAL COMMUNITIES, a group of Ocean View-area residents who oppose a proposed 26-lot solar project in subdivisions makai of Hwy 11 as well as similar projects in other areas, has a new website at phrc.us.

Christine Gallagher's home of 36 years could be surrounded by solar arrays.
Photo from PHRC

      “We are supportive of renewable energy, but this farm will consist of 1.6 acres of solar panels on 26 lots, 18 of them in the Ranchos, and a new substation,” the website states. “The entire area, mauka and makai, will be affected by issues including fire safety, toxic waste disposal, forced industrialization of the communities, destruction of natural and cultural resources, (and) night light pollution.
      “The Project will result in radical and irreversible changes on both sides of Highway 11.
      “HELCO has said that the solar farm will not lower energy costs in the community.
      “New Hawai`i Revised Statute §205-2:6 was rushed through the Legislature. It does not require Environmental Impact Statements or community input for large solar installations on agricultural land.
      “Please join us in opposing this unwanted and dangerous solar farm.”
      A meeting with the project’s developer Ian Craig and director Dominic Lopez is scheduled for 6 p.m. today at Ocean View Community Center. According to PHRC member Christine Gallagher, meeting organizers expect representatives from Hawai`i Electric Light Co., County Council member Maile David and state Rep. Richard Creagan to attend. Mayor Billy Kenoi may also attend.
      Residents wishing to testify will each have three minutes to do so.
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IS UTILITY-SCALE SOLAR in Hawai`i Island’s future? The first utility-scale solar array and battery storage system designed to supply power to the grid in the evening is being planned on Kaua`i, where Kaua`i Island Utility Cooperative has signed a power purchase agreement with SolarCity for electricity from the project.

      The project is believed to be the first utility-scale system in the U.S. to provide dispatchable solar energy, meaning that the utility can count on electricity being available when it’s needed, even hours after the sun goes down.

KIUC is expanding it current solar system to include a utility-scale solar array
and battery storage system. Photo from KIUC

      The 52 megawatt-hour battery system will feed up to 13 megawatts of electricity onto the grid to lessen the amount of conventional power generation needed to meet the evening peak, which lasts from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. By using the solar energy stored in the battery instead of diesel generators, KIUC will reduce its use of imported fossil fuels and also cut its greenhouse gas emissions.
      Under terms of the 20-year contract, KIUC will pay Solar City a lower rate than the current cost of conventional generation and only slightly more than the cost of energy from KIUC’s two existing 12-megawatt solar arrays, whose output is available only during the day.
      “KIUC has been investigating energy storage options for more than two years, and price has always been the biggest challenge,” said David Bissell, President and CEO of KIUC. “This is a breakthrough project on technology and on price that enables us to move solar energy to the peak demand hours in the evening and reduce the amount of fossil fuel we’re using.”
      Jon Yoshimura, Director of Policy and Electricity Markets for Solar City, said, “Solar City is excited to bring the first dispatchable solar storage system to the island of Kaua`i. Hawai`i has been and continues to be at the forefront of new technology and research for solar and storage. This solution will allow for more efficient load balancing and will reduce dependence on fossil fuel-based power.”
      KIUC has requested an accelerated timetable for approval by the Hawai`i Public Utilities Commission. To qualify for federal investment tax credits that will substantially reduce the cost of the project, construction work must begin by April 2016 so the project can be in commercial operation by Dec. 31, 2016.
      Solar City was the contractor on KIUC’s first 12-megawatt solar array, which went into commercial operation in September 2014 and supplies about five percent of Kaua`i’s electricity.
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Abnormally warm waters are contributing to coral bleaching
in Hawai`i. Map from NOAA

RESEARCHERS ARE SEEING EVIDENCE of a long predicted, severe coral bleaching event in Hawai`i for August-October 2015. The Department of Land and Natural Resources, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Hawai`i Institute of Marine Biology are collectively monitoring the extent of coral bleaching from the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands/Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument to the main Hawaiian Islands.

      Warmer water temperatures can result in coral bleaching, and Hawai`i is seeing warm ocean waters due to El Nino weather conditions. When water is too warm, corals expel the algae (zooxanthellae) living in their tissues, causing the coral to turn completely white.
      According to NOAA, when a coral bleaches, it is not dead. Corals can survive a bleaching event, but they are under more stress and are subject to mortality.
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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE Departments of Agriculture holds its annual meeting in Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa next week. The meeting, hosted by NASDA President and Hawai`i Chairman of Agriculture Scott Enright, will focus on a theme of “Agriculture’s Traditions, Agriculture’s Future.” During the opening session, Enright will launch NASDA’s new five-year strategic plan. Dr. Dennis Gonsalves, who was responsible for the development of a genetically engineered papaya that saved the state’s valuable papaya industry, will also make remarks during the opening session. Additional speakers for the meeting include USDA Under Secretary Michael Scuse and former Hawai`i Attorney General Margery Bronster.
      During the meeting, NASDA members will vote on over 20 policy amendments (changes to permanent policy) and action items (specific action requests supported by existing policy). These items demonstrate the diverse portfolio of state Department of Agriculture responsibilities from child nutrition to antimicrobial resistance to environmental protection.
      Complementing the theme of agriculture’s traditions and future, tours will focus on Hawai`i’s unique coffee industry and the state’s innovative green energy development at the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawai`i. The state’s unique agricultural products will also be on display with exotic fruit tastings and products from Hawai`i Seal of Quality agricultural producers.
      According to GMO-Free Hawai`i, the group is considering holding a protest on the highway in front of resort on Sunday at the Sheraton Kona Resort. See GMOFreeHawaiiIsland on Facebook.

Stewardship leader Jane Field lops Himalayan ginger, one of the world's
top 100 invasive species. Photo from NPS

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STEWARDSHIP AT THE SUMMIT SEEKS volunteers for programs scheduled through December. 

      Programs begins at 9 a.m. and end at 12 p.m. on Sept. 18 and Sept. 26 (National Public Lands Day); Oct. 2, 17, 23 and 30; November 6, 13, 21 and 28; and December 4, 9, 18 and 26.
      Volunteers help remove invasive, non-native plant species that prevent native species from growing. Meet project leaders Paul and Jane Field at Kilauea Visitor Center at 9 a.m. on any of the scheduled dates. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and long pants. Bring a hat, raingear, day pack, snacks and water. Gloves and tools are provided. No advance registration is required, and there is no cost to participate. Park entrance fees apply.
      Volunteers have dedicated more than 5,000 hours of their time and have restored more than 25 acres of native rainforest within the national park since 2012. Countless Himalayan ginger, faya, strawberry guava and other invasive, non-native plants that threaten the native understory have been removed. In their place, once-shaded `ama`u and hapu`u tree ferns have re-emerged, and pa`iniu, kawa`u and other important native plants are returning to the stewardship plots.

Hikers head for the summit of Pu`u o Lokuana. Photo from NPS

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KAHUKU UNIT OF HAWAI`I Volcanoes National Park offers free programs this weekend. The Birth Of Kahuku is the topic of a free, guided, easy-to-moderate hike tomorrow from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Participants traverse the vast 1868 lava flow, see different volcanic features and formations, identify many parts of Mauna Loa’s Southwest Rift Zone and learn about the Hawaiian hotspot and the creation of Kahuku.
      Pu`u o Lokuana is a short, moderately difficult 0.4-mile hike to the top of the grassy cinder cone on Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Participants learn about the formation and various uses of this hill over time and enjoy a breathtaking view of lower Ka`u.
           For more information, call 985-6011.

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Ka`u News Briefs Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015

Ka`u Multicultural Society holds its first organizing meeting for next month's Ka`u Plantation Days today. Everyone interested in making the event a success is welcome to attend. See details below. Photo by Julia Neal

COMING TO THE DEFENSE of Thirty Meter Telescope opponents are several Office of Hawaiian Affairs board members, according to a story by Tom Callis in this morning’s Hawai`i Tribune-Herald.

Kamana`opono Crabbe

     Bob Lindsey, the elected OHA trustee for Hawai`i island, told Callis he expects “vigorous discourse” on how to deal with the issue. The story also reports that OHA CEO Kamana`opono Crabbe “said before the meeting that he was concerned about native rights being violated and plans to speak with the Department of Land & Natural Resources about the continued arrests.”
      Crabbe told Callis, “What we need to do as OHA is work with the government to, one, respect our rights as indigenous peoples, and if we cannot come to that understanding, then we as OHA, we have to do what’s in the best interest of our people and communities.”
      Eight were arrested Wednesday morning for violating an emergency rule that limits access to the mountain.
      Following the arrests, OHA issued a statement that it “strongly condemns this morning’s arrests on Mauna Kea and again urges the state to cease further enforcement action and arrests until legal questions relating to the Mauna Kea emergency rules are properly resolved. It is our understanding that the individuals were arrested this morning while they were in the act of pule, or prayer. Native Hawaiians have constitutionally protected rights to reasonably engage in traditional and customary practices, and regulations cannot eliminate the exercise of these rights. We hope for a resolution that ensures our beneficiaries’ rights are protected instead of violated.”

      See hawaiitribune-herald.com.
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THE PROPOSED SOLAR PROJECT that would cover largely wooded lots in Hawaiian Ocean View Ranchos and neighboring subdivisions is receiving islandwide coverage ahead of tomorrow’s public meeting at Ocean View Community Center at 6 p.m.

      Bret Yager reported in West Hawai`i Today that one homeowner told him the project turns his neighborhood into a light industrial area.
      Oahu-based Solar Hub Utilities submitted applications for the project in 2011 and 2012. SPI, which is based in California and China, later purchased the project. While the applications were approved, agreements from Hawai`i Electric Light Co. to buy the electricity have not yet been executed, according to Yager.
      Richard Creagan, Maile David and Virginia Isbell will be there, according to organizers. Mayor Kenoi may also attend. There will be an opportunity for people to speak for three minutes each.
      See more on Ka`u News Briefs, Sept. 6, 2015.
      See westhawiitoday.com.

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Cathartus quadricollis
Photo from Bug Guide

WANTED FOR BEETLE STUDY: feral/unmanaged coffee and coffee/mac nut farms. 

      Researchers are looking for a feral/unmanaged coffee farm as an experimental plot to observe flat bark beetle, Cathartus quadricollis, predation on coffee berry borers. Thirty-six coffee tree branches will be sleeved, and after the experiment is over, they will be clipped to collect and process the beans.
      Also needed are farms that grow both coffee and macadamia nuts (at least 20 trees on-site) for the study. Macadamia nut trees must be accessible enough to clip sticktights within a 15-foot range. Only sticktights will be picked for this study.
      For more information, contact Eva Brill, of USDA ARS PBARC, at eva.brill@ars.usda.gov.
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SEN. BRIAN SCHATZ YESTERDAY SPOKE on the Senate floor in support of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, President Obama’s agreement with Iran regarding its nuclear program.
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A President of the United States once said of his nation’s enemy that we cannot ‘wish away the differences between our two societies and our philosophies,” Schatz said, “but we should always remember that we do have common interests, and the foremost among them is to avoid war.’ In pursuing that cause, he said, ‘We will be prepared to protect our interests and those of our friends and allies. But we want more than deterrence. We seek genuine cooperation. We seek progress for peace.’
      “It was President Reagan who seized the opportunity during the Cold War and President George H.W. Bush who carried it forward. Together, they achieved commitments from the United States and the Soviet Union — enemies through and through — to reduce their stockpiles of nuclear weapons, bringing us ever closer to a world free of the threat of nuclear annihilation. 

It ingrained in us a tradition of pragmatism — the idea that even with countries we deeply distrust and whose behavior we abhor, we cannot ignore the opportunity to prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons.
      “The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action that the United States negotiated with Iran and the other members of the P5+1 preserves that tradition to “seek progress for peace.” 


      “This deal is not perfect, as the Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee so ably explained. We had to make concessions. That is because it was negotiated between sovereign countries pursuing diplomacy, not unconditional surrender.

Sen. Brian Schatz

      “I hear complaints about one provision or another, and some of those criticisms are valid. But we do not have the luxury of sending our negotiators back to Vienna. If we do that, things will fall apart. 

Every ambassador from the P5+1 has made clear that the multilateral sanctions that brought Iran to the table will be upended. 

We would be isolated diplomatically, Iran’s nuclear program will be unconstrained, and Iran would get most of its money, too. 

      “Of course, we could levy harsh unilateral sanctions ourselves. And that may be emotionally satisfying to many. But they won’t bite. They did not when Iran went from only 300 centrifuges to more than 18,000, and they won’t now. 

      “The question in this debate is whether to approve the deal or to dump it. There is no door number three. 

But we don’t need to feel resigned because, as a deal, it is quite a good one. Experts in the nonproliferation space almost unanimously affirm that it is a strong deal. 
It blocks each one of Iran’s pathways to the bomb and places its nuclear program under strict international supervision. 
…
      “The other concern — and I think this is a valid one — is that this deal should not be overstated in terms of its impact on our priorities and alliances in the region. It is important on the nuclear issue, but in October we will have many of the same challenges in the Middle East that we have in September. 

Iran is still the world’s leading state sponsor of terror, and nothing in this deal will deter us from working to contain Iran’s regional aspirations, including its support of Hamas and Hezbollah. But our efforts can now occur with a nuclear-armed Iran off the table.

 …
      “Even as we work to restrict Iran’s nuclear ambitions, we will continue to thwart Hamas and Hezbollah.

 We are committed to cooperating with Israel on intelligence and security at the highest levels ever and continuing to ensure that Israel’s Qualitative Military Edge is protected.

 …
      “We do not underestimate or understate the challenges that we have and the role of our military in shaping events for the better. 

But in this instance, with eyes wide open, we ought to pursue peace first.

”
      See the full speech at schatz.senate.gov.
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THE PUBLIC IS INVITED to Ka`u Scenic Byway Committee’s meeting today at 5 p.m. at Na`alehu Methodist Church.

Ka`u residents interested in joining Friends of the Ka`u Libraries' efforts
are invited to today's membership meeting. Photo by Julia Neal

FRIENDS OF THE KA`U LIBRARIES’ annual membership meeting is today at 6 p.m. at Pahala Plantation House. 

      For more information, call Ann Fontes at 987-7448 or Doris Davis at 928-0919.

KA`U PLANTATION DAYS HOLDS ITS FIRST organizing meeting for the October event today at 6:30 p.m. at Pahala Community Center. For more information, call Darlyne Vierra at 640-8740.

THE RICH GEOLOGIC HISTORY OF KAHUKU is the subject of a free, guided, easy-to-moderate hike Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Participants traverse the vast 1868 lava flow, see different volcanic features and formations and identify many parts of Mauna Loa’s Southwest Rift Zone. They learn about the Hawaiian hotspot and the creation of Kahuku. 

      Enter the Kahuku unit on the mauka side of Hwy 11 near mile marker 70.5, and meet near the parking area. Sturdy footwear, water, raingear, sun protection and a snack are recommended.
      For more information, call 985-6011.

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Ka`u News Briefs Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2015

Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park personnel will work to control silk oak in the Hilina Pali area later this month. Photo from NPS

A SECOND ROUND OF ARRESTS took place this morning on Mauna Kea, where Thirty Meter Telescope opponents continue their vigil. Eight people were arrested at a camp across the road from Mauna Kea Visitor Information Station, according to the state Department of Land & Natural Resources. Seven women and one man were arrested for being present in the restricted area, outlined in the emergency rule passed by the Board of Land and Natural Resources and signed by Gov. David Ige. All of those arrested were transported by the Hawai`i County Police Department to Hilo for booking.

Eight opponents of the Thirty Meter Telescope who were occupying structures
across from Mauna Kea Visitor Information Station were arrested
this morning. Photo from MKVIS

      This is the second law enforcement action on Mauna Kea since the enactment of the 120-day-long emergency rule, which, according to DLNR, is intended to establish safe conditions on the mountain for protestors, observatory workers and visitors. During an earlier round of enforcement on July 31, six people received citations, and seven people were arrested.
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HAWAI`I VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK announced upcoming flight plans for September and October:

• Tuesdays for the months of September and October, depending on weather and project needs, between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. for ungulate surveys and control work in Kahuku between 3,000- and 7,000-foot elevation; 
• Sept. 9 between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m., along the park and Hawaiian Ocean View Estates boundary for fence construction; 
• Sept. 17 between 12 p.m. and 2 p.m., from the summit Kilauea to Mauna Loa at about 9,000-foot elevation for fence inspection; 
• Sept. 21 and 25 (less than two hours each day; exact time to be determined) to transport camp supplies and equipment between Hilina Pali and Pepeiao Cabin to control silk oak; 
• Sept. 21 between 6:30 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. for petrel monitoring from the summit of Kilauea to Mauna Loa at about 9,000 ft. elevation; 
• Sept. 24 between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. for petrel monitoring from the summit of Kilauea to Mauna Loa at about 9,000-foot elevation; and 
• Oct. 6 between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m. for ungulate surveys and control work in Kahuku between 3,000- and 7,000-foot elevation. 

      Dates and times are subject to change based on aircraft availability and weather.
      Management of the park requires use of aircraft to monitor and research volcanic activity, conduct search-and-rescue missions and law enforcement operations, support management of natural and cultural resources and to maintain backcountry facilities.
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Mina Morita

MINA MORITA, FORMER STATE Public Utilities Chair, discusses her opposition to the state’s newly adopted 100 percent renewable energy goal by 2045 on her blog, minamoritaenergydynamics.com. 

      “I have a strong point of view that Hawai`i’s Renewable Portfolio Standard should be pragmatic and practical, not one based in aspiration. …” Morita wrote. “One hundred percent renewable is an easy sound bite; its implementation is not.”
      Morita described three ways to define 100 percent renewable – literally, pragmatically and as an inspiration (not aspiration).
      “If we are to define 100 percent renewable literally, it just means that 100 percent of our electricity needs will be generated from renewable resources,” Morita said. “It does not acknowledge that the generation of electricity is just one part of a larger, complex system, nor does it acknowledge the cost, equity and accessibility issues. The electricity system is an equation governed by physics and economics. 100 percent renewable literally only addresses one part on one side of the equation.
      “Defining 100 percent renewable through a pragmatic lens helps us to take a systems approach to reach that goal by assessing all parts of the energy system that will lay the foundation to move toward a 100 percent renewable goal cost-effectively and methodically to reduce risk to improve our chances for a successful transformation. …
      “When one defines 100 percent renewable as an inspiration, it requires us to think about energy differently, to redesign how we live and do business more efficiently and sustainably to achieve that goal. I chose inspiration over aspiration because to inspire connotes instigation and innovation, whereas aspire just means hope and dreams to me. We must be inspired to do and implement, not just talk and dream.
      “Unless there are major technical and cost breakthroughs in the near future, 100 percent renewable is a journey that many of us will not see accomplished in our lifetime. However, we can lay a solid foundation for the next generation by combining pragmatism and inspiration to articulate Hawai`i’s 100 percent renewable target.
      “Failure is not an option in this endeavor. Because of the significant infrastructure investments that need to be made, Hawai`i has only one chance to get it right, or it’s going to be a very expensive energy transformation done on the backs of those who can least afford it.” 

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Clare Connors Photo from Davis Levin
Livingston

HAWAI`I’S U.S. SENATORS SUPPORT President Obama’s nomination of Clare Connors to the U.S. District Court for the District of Hawai`i. Connors was among those recommended by U.S. Sens. Brian Schatz and Mazie Hirono and the Federal Judicial Selection Commission. The Federal Judicial Selection Commission, which included seven members, three appointed by each senator and a chair jointly agreed upon, reviewed more than 30 applications for the position. 

      “Clare Connors is an excellent choice to serve as U.S. District Court Judge for the District of Hawai`i,” Schatz said. “Her broad experience and legal knowledge make her an outstanding replacement to fill this important vacancy. With her deep background in public service, I am confident she will serve the federal court and Hawai`i well. I look forward to working with my colleagues to ensure a speedy confirmation process.”


      Hirono said, “Clare’s judicial experience and deep community ties make her a strong candidate to serve on the U.S. District Court for the District of Hawai`i. Throughout her professional career, Clare has demonstrated a clear commitment to public service. Her legal background spans both criminal and civil work and includes trial experience. Hawai`i deserves a full and active bench in the U.S. District Court, and I look forward to working with my Senate colleagues to ensure a smooth confirmation process.”
      Connors is a trial attorney who began her legal career in 2001 with the Tax Division of the U.S. Department of Justice. In 2002, she served as a clerk for the Honorable Judge David Ezra, in his capacity as a federal district court judge. She returned to Hawai`i to serve as an Assistant United States Attorney. She continues to practice law as an associate at Davis Levin Livingston in Hawai`i.

 A graduate of Punahou School, Connors has a bachelor of arts degree from Yale College and a Juris Doctor degree from Harvard Law School. She has served on the faculty of the William S. Richardson School of Law as a Lecturer in Law for the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Clinic. In 2014, she was appointed to be a Lawyer Representative for the District of Hawai`i to the Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference and previously served as a Lawyer Delegate to the Hawai`i District Conference.
      The U.S. District Court judge position becomes available following Chief Judge Susan Oki Mollway’s retirement from active service on Nov. 6.
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Friends of the Ka`u Libraries support public libraries
in Na`alehu and Pahala. Photo from HSPLS

FRIENDS OF THE KA`U LIBRARIES’ annual membership meeting is tomorrow at 6 p.m. at Pahala Plantation House. Light refreshments will be served. Current and new members are invited to learn about the Friends’ work to support libraries in Na`alehu and Pahala. 

      For additional information, call Ann Fontes at 987-7448 or Doris Davis at 928-0919.

THE PUBLIC IS INVITED to Ka`u Scenic Byway Committee’s meeting tomorrow at 5 p.m. at Na`alehu Methodist Church.

KA`U PLANTATION DAYS HOLDS ITS FIRST organizing meeting tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. at Pahala Community Center. Everyone interested in helping the Oct. 17 event be successful is invited.
      For more information, call Darlyne Vierra at 640-8740. 

OCEAN VIEW RANCHOS SOLAR PROJECT personnel meet with residents Friday at 6 p.m. at Ocean View Community Center. SPI developer Ian Craig and project director Dominic Lopez will answer questions and give a presentation.
      For more information, call 939-7033.

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