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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
24 CFR Part 232

[Docket No. R-94-1695; FR-3374-P-01]
RIN 2502-AF89

 

Assisted Living Facilities Under Section 232

AGENCY: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Housing--Federal Housing 
Commissioner, HUD.

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: This rule proposes to amend the regulations to implement 
statutory authority to insure assisted living facilities for the care 
of frail elderly persons, as authorized by section 511 of the Housing 
and Community Development Act of 1992. This proposed rule would also 
expand current regulations to include the refinancing of conventional 
(non-FHA insured) nursing homes, intermediate care facilities, assisted 
living facilities or board and care homes under section 223(f) of the 
National Housing Act, and to insure additions to existing such 
projects. Finally, this proposed rule would make conforming changes 
required by the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992, and 
would make minor technical changes to the regulations to remove 
ambiguity and reflect long-standing Departmental policy.

DATES: Comments due date: April 4, 1994.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments regarding 
this proposed rule to the Rules Docket Clerk, room 10276, Office of 
General Counsel, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 
Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-0500. Comments should refer 
to the above docket number and title. A copy of each comment submitted 
will be available for public inspection and copying between 7:30 a.m. 
and 5:30 p.m. weekdays at the above address. Facsimile (FAX) comments 
are not acceptable.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Linda D. Cheatham, Director, Office of 
Insured Multifamily Housing Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW, 
Washington, DC 20410-0500, telephone: (202) 708-3000; the 
telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) telephone number is (202) 
708-4594. (These are not toll-free numbers.)

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    Currently, under section 232 of the National Housing Act (NHA), and 
the accompanying regulations at 24 CFR part 232, the Department insures 
mortgages for nursing homes, intermediate care facilities, and board 
and care homes. Section 511 of the Housing and Community Development 
Act of 1992, Public Law 102-550, approved October 28, 1992 (1992 HCD 
Act), amends section 232 of the NHA by authorizing FHA mortgage 
insurance for assisted living facilities. In compliance with section 
511 of the 1992 HCD Act, this proposed rule would revise 24 CFR part 
232 to make assisted living facilities for the care of the frail 
elderly eligible for mortgage insurance.
    Under the NHA and this proposed rule, the term ``assisted living 
facility'' means a public facility, proprietary facility, or facility 
of a private nonprofit corporation that:
    (1) Is licensed and regulated by the State or if there is no State 
law providing for such licensing and regulation by the State, by the 
municipality or other political subdivision in which the facility is 
located;
    (2) Makes available to residents supportive services to assist the 
residents in carrying out activities of daily living such as bathing, 
dressing, eating, getting in and out of bed or chairs, walking, going 
outdoors, using the toilet, laundry, home management, preparing meals, 
shopping for personal items, obtaining and taking medications, managing 
money, using the telephone, or performing light or heavy housework, and 
which may make available to residents home health care services, such 
as nursing, and therapy; and
    (3) Provides separate dwelling units for residents, each of which 
may contain a full kitchen or bathroom, and includes common rooms and 
other facilities appropriate for the provision of supportive services 
to residents of the facility.
    Under the NHA and this proposed rule, the term ``frail elderly'' 
has the same meaning as the term in section 802(k) of the Cranston-
Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act (NAHA). Section 802(k)(8) 
defines ``frail elderly'' as meaning an elderly person who is unable to 
perform at least three activities of daily living adopted by the 
Secretary. (The term ``activity for daily living'' means an activity 
regularly necessary for personal care and includes bathing, dressing, 
eating, getting in and out of bed and chairs, walking, going outdoors, 
and using the toilet.)
    An assisted living facility may be free-standing, or part of a 
complex that includes a nursing home, an intermediate care facility, a 
board and care facility or any combination of the above. However, in 
compliance with section 511 of the 1992 HCD Act, this proposed rule 
would not authorize mortgage insurance for an assisted living facility 
unless the Secretary determines that the level of financing acquired by 
the mortgagor and any other resources available for the facility are 
sufficient to ensure that the facility contains dwelling units and 
facilities for the provision of supportive services; the mortgagor 
provides satisfactory assurances that no dwelling unit in the facility 
will be occupied by more than one person without the consent of all 
such occupants; and the appropriate state licensing agency for the 
state, municipality or other political subdivision in which the 
facility is or is to be located provides adequate assurances that the 
facility will comply with any applicable standards and requirements for 
such facilities.
    Section 511 of the 1992 HCD Act also amends section 223(f) of the 
NHA. In accordance with section 511, this proposed rule would authorize 
the refinancing of an existing assisted living facility. This proposed 
rule would also expand the section 232 program to include the 
refinancing of conventional projects under section 223(f) of the 
National Housing Act. Section 409 of the Housing and Community 
Development Act of 1987 amended section 223(f) of the NHA to cover the 
refinancing of existing debt of an existing nursing home, existing 
intermediate care facility, existing board and care facility 
(collectively referred to as ``residential care facility), or any 
combination of the above.
    However, after section 409 of the Housing and Community Development 
Act of 1987 was enacted, the Department only implemented section 409 
for existing FHA-insured residential care facilities. (On August 31, 
1988 (53 FR 33735), the Department added insurance for existing 
residential care facilities that are currently FHA-insured.) HUD's 
decision not to implement section 409 in its entirety was based on the 
fact that HUD had no experience in underwriting existing residential 
care facilities. By limiting the insurance for refinanced transactions 
to currently FHA-insured projects with a known track record (annual 
inspections, availability of audited financial statements, etc.), the 
Department could more adequately protect the General Insurance Fund.
    However, the House Conference Report for the NAHA (H.R. 101-943, 
101st Cong. 2d Sess, at 524) emphasizes Congress's intent that the 
Department fully implement section 409 to include conventional (non-FHA 
insured) projects. Accordingly, the Department is now expanding the 
program to include mortgages for the purchase and refinancing of 
existing residential care facilities with non-FHA insured mortgages 
under section 232 pursuant to section 223(f).
    To implement further statutory changes, this proposed rule would 
make projects consisting of an addition to an existing (non-FHA 
insured) nursing home, board and care facility, intermediate care 
facility, or assisted living facility eligible for mortgage insurance 
under section 232 of the NHA. Moreover, this proposed rule would 
increase the loan-to-value ratio for private nonprofit mortgagors from 
90 percent to 95 percent, and would make conforming changes for fire 
safety equipment for assisted living facilities.
    In addition to statutory changes, this proposed rule would make 
minor technical amendments to part 232. Specifically, this proposed 
rule would move the definition of substantial rehabilitation from 
Sec. 232.902(b) to the definitional section of the regulations (section 
232.1), and revise the definition of substantial rehabilitation to 
reflect the requirement that rehabilitation must involve two or more 
major building components. The current wording ``more than one building 
component'' could be erroneously interpreted.
    Moreover, the word ``additions'' would be removed from the 
definition of substantial rehabilitation. The placement of 
``additions'' in Sec. 232.902(b) of the existing regulations has caused 
confusion because it incorrectly suggests that the cost of an addition 
to an existing building can be used in calculating the 15 percent of 
value criterion. The term ``additions,'' as used in Sec. 232.902(b) was 
intended to mean an addition of a new project element in a residential 
care facility, such as a whirlpool bath, safety railing, etc. The 
Department wants to emphasize that these revisions to the definition of 
substantial rehabilitation do not reflect a policy change, but are 
technical changes which reflect the Department's long standing 
administrative policy.
    Finally, this proposed rule would increase the loan-to-value ratio 
for private nonprofit mortgagors from 85 percent to 90 percent for the 
purchase or refinance of a residential care facility which does not 
involve substantial rehabilitation.

II. Other Matters

A. Executive Order 12866

    This proposed rule was reviewed by the Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) under Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and 
Review. Any changes made to the proposed rule as a result of that 
review are clearly identified in the docket file, which is available 
for public inspection in the office of the Department's Rules Docket 
Clerk, room 10276, 451 Seventh Street SW., Washington DC.

B. Regulatory Flexibility Act

    The Secretary in accordance with the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 
U.S.C. 605(b)), has reviewed and approved this proposed rule, and in so 
doing certifies that this proposed rule does not have a significant 
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. 
Specifically, the proposed rule expands eligible projects for FHA 
mortgage insurance to include assisted living facilities, and additions 
to existing projects, neither of which are expected to have a 
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities.

C. Environmental Impact

    A Finding of No Significant Impact with respect to the environment 
has been made in accordance with HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 50, 
which implement section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy 
Act of 1969. The finding is available for public inspection during 
regular business hours in the Office of General Counsel, the Rules 
Docket Clerk, room 10276, 451 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20410.

D. Executive Order 12612, Federalism

    The General Counsel, as the Designated Official under section 6(a) 
of Executive order 12612, Federalism, has determined that the policies 
contained in this proposed rule will not have substantial direct 
effects on states or their political subdivisions, or the relationship 
between the Federal government and the states, or on the distribution 
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. 
Specifically, the proposed rule is directed to owners of residential 
care facilities, and will not impinge upon the relationship between the 
Federal Government and State and local governments. As a result, the 
proposed rule is not subject to review under the order.

E. Executive Order 12606, The Family

    The General Counsel, as the Designated Official under Executive 
Order 12606, The Family, has determined that this proposed rule does 
not have potential for significant impact on family formation, 
maintenance, and general well-being, and, thus, is not subject to 
review under the order. No significant change in existing HUD policies 
or programs will result from promulgation of this proposed rule, as 
those policies and programs relate to family concerns.

F. Regulatory Agenda

    This proposed rule was listed as item no. 1510 in the Department's 
Semiannual Agenda of Regulations published on October 25, 1993 (58 FR 
56402, 56424) in accordance with Executive Order 12866 and the 
Regulatory Flexibility Act.

G. Paperwork Reduction Act

    The amendments that would be made to 24 CFR part 232 by this 
proposed rule would not add any additional information collection 
burden than that already approved by the Office of Management and 
Budget under the Paperwork Reduction Act.

    The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance program number is 
14.129.

List of Subjects in 24 CFR Part 232

    Fire prevention, Health facilities, Loan programs--health, Loan 
programs--housing and community development, Mortgage insurance, 
Nursing homes, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

    Accordingly, 24 CFR part 232 would be amended as follows:
    1. The authority citation for 24 CFR part 232 would continue to 
read as follows:

    Authority: 12 U.S.C. 1715b, 1715w, 1715z(9); 42 U.S.C. 3535(d).

    2. The title of 24 CFR part 232 would be revised to read as 
follows:

PART 232--MORTGAGE INSURANCE FOR NURSING HOMES, INTERMEDIATE CARE 
FACILITIES, BOARD AND CARE HOMES, AND ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES.

    3. Section 232.1 would be amended by revising paragraph (j) and by 
adding new paragraphs (m), (n), and (o) to read as follows:


Sec. 232.1  Definitions.

* * * * *
    (j) Project means a nursing home, intermediate care facility, 
assisted living facility or board and care home, or any combination of 
nursing home, intermediate care facility, assisted living facility or 
board and care home, approved by the Commissioner under provisions 
under this subpart. A project may include such additional facilities as 
may be authorized by the Secretary for the nonresident care of elderly 
individuals and others who are able to live independently but who 
require care during the day.
* * * * *
    (m) Assisted Living Facilities means a public facility, proprietary 
facility, or facility of a private nonprofit corporation that is used 
for the care of the frail elderly, and that:
    (1) Is licensed and regulated by the State or if there is no State 
law providing for such licensing and regulation by the State, by the 
municipality or other political subdivision in which the facility is 
located;
    (2) Makes available to residents supportive services to assist the 
residents in carrying out activities of daily living such as bathing, 
dressing, eating, getting in and out of bed or chairs, walking, going 
outdoors, using the toilet, doing laundry, preparing meals, shopping 
for personal items, obtaining and taking medications, managing money, 
using the telephone, or performing light or heavy housework, and which 
may make available to residents home health care services, such as 
nursing and therapy;
    (3) Provides separate dwelling units for residents, each of which 
may contain a full kitchen or bathroom, and includes common rooms and 
other facilities appropriate for the provision of supportive services 
to residents of the facility.
    (n) Frail elderly persons means an elderly person who is unable to 
perform at least three activities of daily living. Activity of daily 
living means an activity necessary on a regular basis for personal care 
and includes bathing, dressing, eating, getting in and out of beds and 
chairs, walking, going outdoors and using the toilet.
    (o) Substantial rehabilitation consists of repairs, replacements 
and improvements:
    (1) The cost of which exceeds the greater of fifteen percent (15%) 
of the Project's value after completion of all repairs, replacements, 
and improvements; or
    (2) That involve the replacement of two or more major building 
components. For purposes of this definition, the term major building 
component includes:
    (i) Roof structures;
    (ii) Ceiling, wall, or floor structures;
    (iii) Foundations;
    (iv) Plumbing systems;
    (v) Heating and air conditioning systems; and
    (vi) Electrical systems.
    4. A new Sec. 232.7 would be added to the end of the undesignated 
center heading, ``APPLICATION AND CERTIFICATION'', in subpart A, to 
read as follows:

Subpart A--Eligibility Requirements

* * * * *

Application and Certification

* * * * *


Sec. 232.7  Additional requirements for assisted living facilities.

    In the case of an assisted living facility, or any such facility 
combined with any other home or facility, the Secretary shall not 
insure any mortgage under this part unless:
    (a) The Secretary determines that the level of financing acquired 
by the mortgagor and any other resources available for the facility 
will be sufficient to ensure that the facility contains the dwelling 
units and facilities for the provision of supportive services in 
accordance with Sec. 232.1(m);
    (b) The mortgagor provides assurances satisfactory to the Secretary 
that no dwelling unit in the facility will be occupied by more than one 
person without the consent of all such occupants; and
    (c) The appropriate state licensing agency for the state, 
municipality or other political subdivision in which the facility is or 
is to be located provides such assurances as the Secretary considers 
necessary that the facility will comply with any applicable standards 
and requirements for such facilities.
    5. Section 232.30 would be revised to read as follows:


Sec. 232.30  Maximum mortgage amounts for new construction and 
substantial rehabilitation.

    The mortgage for a project involving proposed new construction or 
substantial rehabilitation by a profit motivated mortgagor shall 
involve a principal obligation not in excess of 90 percent of the 
Commissioner's estimate of the value of the project, including 
equipment to be used in the operation, when the proposed improvements 
are completed and the equipment is installed. The mortgage for a 
project involving proposed new construction or substantial 
rehabilitation by a private nonprofit mortgagor shall involve a 
principal obligation not in excess of 95 percent of such value, 
including equipment.
    6. Section 232.32 would be amended by revising the section heading, 
the introductory paragraph, and paragraphs (b) and (c) to read as 
follows:


Sec. 232.32  Adjusted mortgage amount--substantial rehabilitation 
projects.

    In addition to the limitations of Sec. 232.30, a mortgage having a 
principal amount computed in compliance with the applicable provisions 
of this subpart, and which involves a project to be substantially 
rehabilitated, shall be subject to the following additional 
limitations:
* * * * *
    (b) Property subject to existing mortgage. If the mortgagor owns 
the project subject to an outstanding indebtedness, which is to be 
refinanced with part of the insured mortgage, the maximum mortgage 
amount shall not exceed:
    (1) The Commissioner's estimate of the cost of the repair or 
rehabilitation; plus
    (2) such portion of the outstanding indebtedness as does not exceed 
90 percent (95 percent for a private nonprofit mortgagor) of the 
Commissioner's estimate of the fair market value of such land and 
improvements prior to the repair or rehabilitation; or
    (c) Property to be acquired. If the project is to be acquired by 
the mortgagor and the purchase price is to be financed with a part of 
the insured mortgage, the maximum mortgage amount shall not exceed 90 
percent (95 percent for a private nonprofit mortgagor) of:
    (1) The Commissioner's estimate of the cost of the repair or 
rehabilitation; and
    (2) The actual purchase price of the land and improvements, but not 
in excess of the Commissioner's estimate of the fair market value of 
such land and improvements prior to the repair or rehabilitation.
    7. In Sec. 232.39, a new paragraph (c) would be added as follows:


Sec. 232.39  Construction standards.

* * * * *
    (c) An assisted living facility shall be one or more free-standing 
structures (architecturally independent of any other structure), an 
entity of an existing structure such as a board and care home, or 
connected to a main building or identifiable separate portions of one 
or more free-standing structures containing not fewer than five 
residential efficiency, one-bedroom or two-bedroom units. Residential 
unit means a separate apartment or unit for one or more persons. An 
assisted living unit must contain a full bathroom and may contain a 
kitchenette or a full kitchen depending on the design and market. A 
kitchen is not required in each unit; however, the facility must have a 
central kitchen and group dining facilities. The assisted living 
facility or designated portion of the structure shall not contain any 
nursing home or intermediate care beds, but may contain board and care 
beds. In addition, assisted living facilities must meet State and local 
licensing requirements, governmental building codes, and other 
occupancy standards.
    8. A new Sec. 232.42a would be added to subpart A to read as 
follows:


Sec. 232.42a  Additions to existing projects.

    A mortgage which covers an addition to an existing project is 
eligible for insurance under this part, provided that, if there is a 
mortgage on the existing project, such mortgage must be refinanced 
under this part. The mortgage amount for an addition in all cases shall 
be determined under section 232.30. If the existing project requires 
substantial rehabilitation then the mortgage amount for refinancing the 
existing facility shall be determined under Secs. 232.30 and 232.32. If 
the existing project does not require substantial rehabilitation then 
the mortgage amount for refinancing the existing facility shall be 
determined under Sec. 232.903. The resulting determination for the 
mortgage on the addition and the resulting determination for the 
refinanced mortgage on the existing project must be blended and both 
the addition and the existing project must be subject to the same 
mortgage.
    9. Section 232.89 would be revised to read as follows:


Sec. 232.89  Reduction in mortgage amount.

    If the principal obligation of the mortgage exceeds 90 percent (95 
percent for a private nonprofit mortgagor) of the total amount as shown 
by the certificate of actual cost plus the value of the land (the cost 
shown by the certificate of actual cost in rehabilitation cases), the 
mortgage shall be reduced by the amount of such excess prior to final 
endorsement for insurance.
    10. Section 232.90 would be amended by revising the section 
heading, the introductory paragraph, and paragraphs (b) and (c) to read 
as follows:


Sec. 232.90  Substantial rehabilitation projects.

    In the event the mortgage is to finance substantial rehabilitation, 
the mortgagor's actual cost of the substantial rehabilitation may 
include the items of expense permitted by new construction in 
accordance with this part and the applicable cost certification 
procedure described therein will be required; provided such mortgage 
shall be subject to the following limitations:
* * * * *
    (b) Property subject to existing mortgage. If the insured mortgage 
is to include the cost of refinancing an existing mortgage acceptable 
to the Commissioner, the amount of the existing mortgage or 90 percent 
(95 percent for a private nonprofit mortgagor) of the Commissioner's 
estimate of the fair market value of the land and existing improvements 
prior to the repair or rehabilitation, whichever is the lesser, shall 
be added to the actual cost of the repair or rehabilitation. If the 
principal obligation of the insured mortgage exceeds the total amount 
thus obtained, the mortgage shall be reduced by the amount of such 
excess, prior to final endorsement for insurance.
    (c) Property to be acquired. If the mortgage is to include the cost 
of land and improvements, and the purchase price thereof is to be 
financed with part of the mortgage proceeds, the purchase price or the 
Commissioner's estimate of the fair market value of land and existing 
improvements prior to repair or rehabilitation, whichever is the 
lesser, shall be added to the actual cost of the repair or 
rehabilitation. If the principal obligation of the insured mortgage 
exceeds the applicable 90 percent (95 percent for a private nonprofit 
mortgagor) of the total amount thus obtained, the mortgage shall be 
reduced by the amount of such excess prior to final endorsement for 
insurance.
    11. Section 232.500 would be amended by revising the introductory 
paragraph (c)(1), and paragraph (d), to read as follows:


Sec. 232.500  Definitions.

* * * * *
    (c)(1) Fire safety equipment means equipment that is purchased, 
installed, and maintained in a nursing home, intermediate care 
facility, assisted living facility, or board and care home and that 
meets the following standards for the applicable occupancy:
* * * * *
    (d) Fire safety loan means any form of secured or unsecured 
obligation determined by the Commissioner to be eligible for insurance 
under this subpart and, in the case of an assisted living facility or a 
board and care home, made with respect to such a home located in a 
State which the Secretary has determined is in compliance with the 
provisions of section 1616(e) of the Social Security Act.
* * * * *
    12. Section 232.505 would be amended by revising paragraph (b) to 
read as follows:


Sec. 232.505  Application and application fee.

* * * * *
    (b) Filing of application. An application for insurance of a fire 
safety loan for a nursing home, intermediate care facility, assisted 
living facility or board and care home shall be submitted on an 
approved HUD form by an approved lender and by the owners of the 
project to the local HUD office.
* * * * *
    13. Section 232.615 would be amended by revising paragraph (b) to 
read as follows:


Sec. 232.615  Eligible borrowers.

* * * * *
    (b) Also eligible as a borrower shall be a profit or nonprofit 
entity which owns an assisted living facility or board and care home 
for which HUD has determined that the installation of fire safety 
equipment is approvable under the definition contained in 
Sec. 232.500(c).
    14. Section 232.901 would be revised to read as follows:


Sec. 232.901  Mortgages covering existing projects are eligible for 
insurance.

    A mortgage executed in connection with the purchase or refinancing 
of an existing project without substantial rehabilitation may be 
insured under this subpart pursuant to section 223(f) of the Act. A 
mortgage insured pursuant to this subpart shall meet all other 
requirements of this part except as expressly modified by this subpart.
    15. Section 232.902 would be revised to read as follows:


Sec. 232.902  Eligible project.

    Existing projects (with such repairs and improvements as are 
determined by the Commissioner to be necessary) are eligible for 
insurance under this subpart. The project must not require substantial 
rehabilitation and three years must have elapsed from the date of 
completion of construction or substantial rehabilitation of the 
project, or from the beginning of occupancy, whichever is later, to the 
date of application for insurance. In addition, the project must have 
attained sustaining occupancy (occupancy that would produce income 
sufficient to pay operating expenses, annual debt service and reserve 
fund for replacement requirements) as determined by the Commissioner, 
before endorsement of the project for insurance; alternatively, the 
mortgagor must provide an operating deficit fund at the time of 
endorsement for insurance, in an amount, and under an agreement, 
approved by the Commissioner.
    16. Section 232.903 would be amended by revising the first sentence 
in the introductory paragraph (a), the first sentence in paragraph (b), 
and the first sentence in the introductory paragraph (d), to read as 
follows:


Sec. 232.903  Maximum mortgage limitations.

* * * * *
    (a) Value limit. The mortgage shall involve a principal obligation 
of not in excess of eighty-five percent (85%) for a profit motivated 
mortgagor (ninety percent (90%) for a private nonprofit mortgagor) of 
the Commissioner's estimate of the value of the project, including 
major movable equipment to be used in its operation and any repairs and 
improvements. * * *
* * * * *
    (b) Debt service limit. The insured mortgage shall involve a 
principal obligation not in excess of the amount that could be 
amortized by eighty-five percent (85%) for a profit motivated mortgagor 
(ninety percent (90%) for a private nonprofit mortgagor) of the net 
projected project income available for payment of debt service. * * *
* * * * *
    (d) Project to be acquired--additional limit. In addition to 
meeting the requirements of paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section, if 
the project is to be acquired by the mortgagor and the purchase price 
is to be financed with the insured mortgage, the maximum amount must 
not exceed eighty-five percent (85%) for a profit motivated mortgagor 
(ninety percent (90%) for a private nonprofit mortgagor) of the cost of 
acquisition as determined by the Commissioner. * * *
* * * * *
    Dated: January 21, 1994.
Nicolas P. Retsinas,
Assistant Secretary for Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
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