[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 218 (Tuesday, November 12, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 67437-67441]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-27003]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 8516]


Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Directorate of Defense 
Trade Controls: Notifications to the Congress of Proposed Commercial 
Export Licenses

AGENCY: Department of State.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the Department of State has 
forwarded the attached Notifications of Proposed Export Licenses to the 
Congress on the dates indicated on the attachments pursuant to sections 
36(c) and 36(d), and in compliance with section 36(f), of the Arms 
Export Control Act.

DATES: Effective Date: As shown on each of the 23 letters.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Lisa V. Aguirre, Directorate of 
Defense Trade Controls, Department of State, telephone (202) 663-2830; 
email [email protected]. ATTN: Congressional Notification of 
Licenses.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 36(f) of the Arms Export Control Act 
(22 U.S.C. 2778) mandates that notifications to the Congress pursuant 
to sections 36(c) and 36(d) must be published in the Federal Register 
when they are transmitted to Congress or as soon thereafter as 
practicable.
    Following are such notifications to the Congress:

July 29, 2013
Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

    Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to Section 36(c) and (d) of the Arms 
Export Control Act, I am transmitting, herewith, certification of a 
proposed license for the manufacture of significant military equipment 
abroad and the export of defense articles, including technical data, 
and defense services in the amount of $1,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense 
services to Israel to support the development and manufacture of 
various component parts of pistols and rifles.
    The United States government is prepared to license the export of 
these items having taken into account political, military, economic, 
human rights, and arms control considerations.
    More detailed information is contained in the formal certification 
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted to 
the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could 
cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Thomas B. Gibbons,
Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 13-108.

July 25, 2013

Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

    Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export 
Control Act, I am transmitting, herewith, certification of a proposed 
license for the export of firearm parts and components abroad 
controlled under the United States Munitions List in amount of 
$1,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export of rifles to Canada for commercial resale.
    The United States government is prepared to license the export of 
these items having taken into account political, military, economic, 
human rights, and arms control considerations.
    More detailed information is contained in the formal certification 
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted to 
the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could 
cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Thomas B. Gibbons,
Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 13-109.

July 26, 2013

Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

    Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to Sections 36(c) an 36 (d) of the Arms 
Export Control Act, I am transmitting, herewith, certification of a 
proposed license for the manufacture of Significant Military Equipment 
abroad and export of defense articles, including technical data, and 
defense services in the amount of $50,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the manufacture and export of defense articles, including technical 
data, and defense services to the Czech Republic, Iraq, Poland, and 
Taiwan. The agreement includes the manufacture, assembly and testing of 
components for the F124 and TFE1042 engines and associated ground 
support equipment for end-use by the Czech Republic, Iraq, Poland, and 
Taiwan.
    The United States government is prepared to license the export of 
these items having taken into account political, military, economic, 
human rights, and arms control considerations.
    More detailed information is contained in the formal certification 
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted to 
the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could 
cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Thomas B. Gibbons,
Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 13-015.
July 24, 2013

Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

    Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to Sections 36(c) an 36(d) of the Arms 
Export Control Act, I am transmitting, herewith, certification of a 
proposed license for the manufacture of Significant Military Equipment 
abroad and export of defense articles, including technical data, and 
defense services in the amount of $100,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the manufacture and export of defense articles, including technical 
data, and defense services to Italy and Turkey. The agreement includes 
the manufacture of the F-35 Lightning II's Center Fuselage and related 
assemblies, subassemblies and components including composite components

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associated with all variants of the F-35 aircraft. The amendment also 
authorizes the retransfer of hardware to the F-35 Assembly checkout 
facility in Italy.
    The United States government is prepared to license the export of 
these items having taken into account political, military, economic, 
human rights, and arms control considerations.
    More detailed information is contained in the formal certification 
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted to 
the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could 
cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Thomas B. Gibbons,
Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 13-048.

July 24, 2013

Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

    Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export 
Control Act, I am transmitting, herewith, certification of a proposed 
license for the export of defense articles, including technical data, 
and defense services in the amount of $50,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export of defense articles, to include technical data, and defense 
services to France, Kazakhstan, Luxembourg, Russia, and Sweden to 
support the Proton launch of the Intelsat DLA-2 Commercial 
Communications Satellite from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.
    The United States government is prepared to license the export of 
these items having taken into account political, military, economic, 
human rights, and arms control considerations.
    More detailed information is contained in the formal certification 
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted to 
the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could 
cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Thomas B. Gibbons,
Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 13-097.
July 24, 2013

Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

    Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to Sections 36(c) and 36(d) of the Arms 
Export Control Act, I am transmitting, herewith, certification of a 
proposed amendment to a manufacturing license agreement for significant 
military equipment abroad and the export of defense articles, including 
technical data, and defense services in the amount of $100,000,000 or 
more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export of defense services, technical data, and defense articles 
for the manufacture in Japan of the CH-47J Chinook Helicopter for end-
use by the Japan Defense Agency.
    The United States government is prepared to license the export of 
these items having taken into account political, military, economic, 
human rights, and arms control considerations.
    More detailed information is contained in the formal certification 
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted to 
the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could 
cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Thomas B. Gibbons,
Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 13-093.
August 29, 2013

Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

    Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export 
Control Act, I am transmitting, herewith, certification of a proposed 
amendment to a technical assistance agreement for the export of defense 
articles, including technical data, and defense services in the amount 
of $50,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense 
services to Algeria to support the installation, training, operation, 
test, repair, and calibration of the Algerian Maritime Surveillance 
System and Air Defense Automated Radar Coverage System.
    The United States government is prepared to license the export of 
these items having taken into account political, military, economic, 
human rights, and arms control considerations.
    More detailed information is contained in the formal certification 
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted to 
the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could 
cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Thomas B. Gibbons,
Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 13-092.

August 29, 2013

Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

    Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export 
Control Act, I am transmitting, herewith, certification of a proposed 
amendment to a technical assistance agreement for the export of defense 
articles, including technical data, and defense services in the amount 
of 100,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense 
services to Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, and Portugal to 
support the integration, installation, technical reviews, studies, 
surveys, and testing related to the improved Air Defense Ground 
Environment (ADGE) System for end-use by NATO.
    The United States government is prepared to license the export of 
these items having taken into account political, military, economic, 
human rights, and arms control considerations.
    More detailed information is contained in the formal certification 
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted to 
the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could 
cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Thomas B. Gibbons,
Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 13-107.

August 12, 2013

Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

    Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to Sections 36(c) an 36(d) of the Arms 
Export Control Act, I am transmitting, herewith, certification of a 
proposed license for the manufacture of Significant Military Equipment 
abroad and export of defense articles, including technical data, and 
defense services in the amount of $50,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the manufacture and export of defense articles, including technical 
data, and defense services to Canada, the Czech Republic, Germany, 
India, Israel, Mexico, Poland, Serbia, Turkey, and the United Kingdom. 
The agreement includes the assembly, design,

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development, maintenance, manufacture, overhaul, repair, testing and 
troubleshooting of aircraft Auxiliary Power Units and their 
subassemblies, parts and components for end-use by 52 countries.
    The United States government is prepared to license the export of 
these items having taken into account political, military, economic, 
human rights, and arms control considerations.
    More detailed information is contained in the formal certification 
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted to 
the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could 
cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Thomas B. Gibbons,
Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 13-067.

August 16, 2013

Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

    Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to Sections 36(c) of the Arms Export 
Control Act, I am transmitting, herewith, certification of a proposed 
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense 
services in the amount of $50,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification authorizes 
the export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense 
services to provide operational support, engineering training, and 
overhaul of T700-GE-700/701/701A/701C/701D/401/401C engines for various 
end users.
    The United States Government is prepared to license the export of 
these items having taken into account political, military, economic, 
human rights, and arms control considerations.
    More detailed information is contained in the formal certification 
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted to 
the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could 
cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Thomas B. Gibbons,
Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 13-096.

August 8, 2013

Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

    Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export 
Control Act, I am transmitting, herewith, certification of a proposed 
amendment to an existing manufacturing license agreement for the export 
of defense articles, including technical data, and defense services in 
the amount of $100,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification authorizes 
the export of defense articles, including technical data, defense 
services, and manufacture know-how for the design, manufacture, and 
integration of the Weapons Bay Door Drive System for all variants of 
the F-35 Lightning II aircraft.
    The United States government is prepared to license the export of 
these items having taken into account political, military, economic, 
human rights, and arms control considerations.
    More detailed information is contained in the formal certification 
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted to 
the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could 
cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Thomas B. Gibbons,
Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 13-111.

August 8, 2013

Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

    Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export 
Control Act, I am transmitting, herewith, certification of a proposed 
license for the export of defense articles in the amount of $1,000,000 
or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export of bolt action rifles to France for commercial resale.
    The United States government is prepared to license the export of 
these items having taken into account political, military, economic, 
human rights, and arms control considerations.
    More detailed information is contained in the formal certification 
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted to 
the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could 
cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Thomas B. Gibbons,
Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 13-113.

August 23, 2013

Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

    Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to Sections 36(c) of the Arms Export 
Control Act, I am transmitting, herewith, certification of a proposed 
amendment to a technical assistance agreement for the manufacture of 
significant military equipment abroad and the export of defense 
articles, including technical data, and defense services in the amount 
of $100,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification authorizes 
the export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense 
services to provide organizational, intermediate, and depot level 
maintenance, repair, and overhaul for the Republic of Korea, Ministry 
of National Defense's F100 aircraft engines.
    The United States government is prepared to license the export of 
these items having taken into account political, military, economic, 
human rights, and arms control considerations.
    More detailed information is contained in the formal certification 
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted to 
the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could 
cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Thomas B. Gibbons,
Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 13-115.

August 16, 2013

Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

    Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export 
Control Act, I am transmitting, herewith, certification of a proposed 
license for the export of defense articles, including technical data, 
and defense services in the amount of $50,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export of defense articles, to include technical data, and defense 
services to France, Kazakhstan, Russia, and Sweden to support the 
Proton launch of the EchoStar TerreStar-2 Commercial Communications 
Satellite from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.
    The United States government is prepared to license the export of 
these items having taken into account political, military, economic, 
human rights, and arms control considerations.
    More detailed information is contained in the formal certification 
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted to 
the

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Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could cause 
competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Thomas B. Gibbons,
Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 13-117.

August 8, 2013.

Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

    Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to Section 36(d) of the Arms Export 
Control Act, I am transmitting, herewith, certification of a proposed 
license for the export of defense articles, including technical data, 
and defense services for the manufacture of significant military 
equipment abroad.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense 
services to Japan to support the manufacture, integration, 
installation, operation, training, testing, maintenance, and repair of 
the dynamically tuned gyroscopes.
    The United States government is prepared to license the export of 
these items having taken into account political, military, economic, 
human rights, and arms control considerations.
    More detailed information is contained in the formal certification 
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted to 
the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could 
cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Thomas B. Gibbons,
Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 13-118.

August 8, 2013.

Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

    Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to Section 36(c) and (d) of the Arms 
Export Control Act, I am transmitting, herewith, certification of a 
proposed license for the manufacture of significant military equipment 
abroad and the export of defense articles, including technical data, 
and defense services in the amount of $100,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense 
services to Israel to support the development and manufacture of 
component parts of pistols and rifles.
    The United States government is prepared to license the export of 
these items having taken into account political, military, economic, 
human rights, and arms control considerations.
    More detailed information is contained in the formal certification 
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted to 
the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could 
cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Thomas B. Gibbons,
Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 13-120.

September 16, 2013.

Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

    Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to Sections 36(c) of the Arms Export 
Control Act, I am transmitting, herewith, certification of a proposed 
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense 
services to include significant military equipment in the amount of 
$50,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification amends an 
existing agreement that authorizes the export of defense articles, 
including technical data, and defense services to the U.S. Embassy 
Country Team in Pakistan to support the Government of Pakistan's 
Ministry of Interior Air Wing in the surveillance and interdiction of 
terrorists, narcotics, arms, and other unlawful border activities along 
the Pakistan-Afghanistan boarder.
    The United States government is prepared to license the export of 
these items having taken into account political, military, economic, 
human rights, and arms control considerations.
    More detailed information is contained in the formal certification 
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted to 
the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could 
cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Thomas B. Gibbons,
Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 13-079.

September 20, 2013.

Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

    Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export 
Control Act, I am transmitting, herewith, certification of a proposed 
license for the export of firearm parts and components abroad 
controlled under Category I of the United States Munitions List in 
amount of $1,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export of pistols and revolvers to Turkey for commercial resale.
    The United States government is prepared to license the export of 
these items having taken into account political, military, economic, 
human rights, and arms control considerations.
    More detailed information is contained in the formal certification 
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted to 
the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could 
cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Thomas B. Gibbons,
Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 13-121.

September 16, 2013.

Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

    Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export 
Control Act, I am transmitting, herewith, certification of a proposed 
amendment to a manufacturing agreement for the export of defense 
articles, including technical data, and defense services in the amount 
of $100,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification authorizes 
the export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense 
services used in support of the manufacture, assembly and installation 
of the Environmental Control System (ECS) used on the EP-3, P-3C, and 
UP-3 series aircraft.
    The United States government is prepared to license the export of 
these items having taken into account political, military, economic, 
human rights, and arms control considerations.
    More detailed information is contained in the formal certification 
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted to 
the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could 
cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Thomas B. Gibbons,
Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.


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Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 13-122.

September 20, 2013

Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

    Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export 
Control Act, I am transmitting, herewith, certification of a proposed 
amendment to a manufacturing license agreement for the export of 
defense articles, including technical data, and defense services in the 
amount of $50,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense 
services to Canada, Philippines, and the Republic of Korea to support 
the manufacture of printed wiring boards.
    The United States government is prepared to license the export of 
these items having taken into account political, military, economic, 
human rights, and arms control considerations.
    More detailed information is contained in the formal certification 
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted to 
the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could 
cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Thomas B. Gibbons,
Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 13-125.

September 24, 2013.

Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

    Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export 
Control Act, I am transmitting, herewith, certification of a proposed 
license for the export of defense articles, including technical data, 
and defense services in the amount of $50,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense 
services to Pakistan to support the integration, installation, testing, 
verification, and maintenance of AN/APG-68(V)9 Radar in the F-16 
aircraft.
    The United States government is prepared to license the export of 
these items having taken into account political, military, economic, 
human rights, and arms control considerations.
    More detailed information is contained in the formal certification 
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted to 
the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could 
cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Thomas B. Gibbons,
Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 13-098.

September 23, 2013.

Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

    Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export 
Control Act, I am transmitting, herewith, certification of a proposed 
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense 
services in the amount of $100,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification authorizes 
the export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense 
services to support the integration of the F135 Propulsion System in 
the F-35 aircraft during final assembly and check-out activities for 
ultimate end-use by the Government of Italy.
    The United States government is prepared to license the export of 
these items having taken into account political, military, economic, 
human rights, and arms control considerations.
    More detailed information is contained in the formal certification 
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted to 
the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could 
cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Thomas B. Gibbons,
Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 13-123.

    Dated: October 4, 2013.
Terry L. Davis,
Acting Director, Office of Defense Trade Controls Licensing, Department 
of State.
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