Form-2
APPLICATION FOR PRIOR ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE
S. No.Item Details
1.
Whether it is a violation case and application is being submitted under Notification No. S.O.804(E) dated 14.03.2017 ? No
Details of Project:
(a)Name of the project(s) Saundatti HEP (1200 MW) Integrated Renewable Energy with Pumped Storage Project
(b)Name of the Company / Organisation GREENKO SOLAR ENERGY PVT LTD
(c)Registered Address Plot No-8-2-293/82/A/1131A, Road No-36, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad,,Hyderabad,Telangana-500033
(d)Legal Status of the Company Private
(e)Joint Venture No
2.
Address for the correspondence:
(a)Name of the Applicant Gopikrushna Nikku
(b)Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO) AGM
(c)Address Plot No-8-2-293/82/A/1131A, Road No-36, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad-33,,Khairatabad,Hyderabad,Telangana-500033
(d)Pin code 500033
(e)E-mail envifor.irepka@greenkoenergyprojects.com
(f)STD Code. 40(f)Telephone No. 40301333
(g)Fax No. 40301101
(h)Copy of documents in support of the competence/authority of the person making this application to make application on behalf of the User Agency . Annexure-Uploaded Copy of documents in support of the competence/authority
3.
Category of the Project/Activity as per Schedule of EIA Notification,2006:
(a.I)Project/Activity1(c) River Valley projects
Minor Activity1(c) River Valley projects
(b)Category A
(c)Proposal Number IA/KA/RIV/74600/2018
(d)Master Proposal Number(Single Window) SW/95292/2019
(e)EAC concerned (for category A Projects only) River Valley and Hydroelectric Projects
(f)Project Type Fresh EC
4.
Location of the Project:
(a)Plot/Survey/Khasra No. Karlakatti Village
(b)Pincode 591111
(c)Bounded Latitudes (North)
From
Degree 154917.15
Minutes
Second
From
Degree 750548.23
Minutes
Second
(d)Bounded Longitudes (East)
From
Degree 750042.57
Minutes
Second
From
Degree 750548.23
Minutes
Second
(e)Survey of India Topo Sheet No. D43C13 & D43D1
(f)Uploaded Topo Sheet File Copy of Topo Sheet File
(g)Maximum Elevation Above Means Sea Level(AMSL) 795
(h)Uploaded (kml) File Copy of Kml File      
(i)Distance of Nearest HFL from the project boundary within the study area 0
(j)Seismic Zone 2
5.
(a)Number of States in which Project will be Executed 1
(b)Main State of the project Karnataka
Details of State(s) of the project
S. No. State Name District Name Tehsil Name Village Name
(1.)KarnatakaBelgaumSaundatti
6.
Details of Terms of Reference (ToR):
(a)MoEF&CC / SEIAA File Number J-12011/11/2018-IA.I(R)
(b)Date of Apply of TOR 16 Apr 2018
(c)Date of Issue of TOR / Standard ToR 18 May 2018
(d)Previous TOR Letter Copy of Previous TOR letter
7.
Details of Public Consultation:
(a)Whether the Project Exempted from Public Hearing?No
(b)Whether details of Public Hearing available? Yes
(c)Whether Public hearing was presided over by an officer of the rank of Additional District Magistrate or above Yes
     7.1.       Details of Public Hearing
S. No.Details of Advertisement Details of Public Hearing Venue Location DetailsNo. of People AttendedIssues RaisedDesignation of Presiding OfficerOther Designation of Presiding Officer
(1.)
Date of Advertisement :06 Dec 2018
Copy of advertisement :Copy of Advertisement
Copy of Public Hearing :Copy of Public Hearing
Date :07 Jan 2019
Distance of Public Hearing Venue from the Proposed Project :0.2
Near Mallur Power Sub Station, Karlakatti Village
State :Karnataka
District :Belgaum
Tehsil :Saundatti
Village :Karlakatti
381Water Availability, Compensation of LandDistrict Collector
8.
Details of Project Configuration/Product:
     8.1.       Project Configuration
S. No.Plant/Equipment/FacilityConfigurationRemarks
(1.)Electricity Generation1260
     8.2.       Product
S. No.Product/Activity (Capacity/Area)QuantityUnitOther UnitMode of Transport / Transmission of ProductOther Mode of Transport / Transmission of Product
(1.)Electricity Generation1260Mega Watt(MW)OthersTransmission Line
9.
In case of Expansion / Modernisation / One Time Capacity Expansion (only for Coal Mining) / Expansion under Clause 7(ii) / Modernisation under Clause 7(ii) / Change of Product Mix under Clause 7(ii):
Details Not Applicable
9.1.
Details of Consent to Operate
(i)Whether Consent to operate obtained ? NA
(ii)Copies of all Consent to operate obtained since inception NA
(iii)Date of Issue N/A
(iv)Valid Upto N/A
(v)File No. NA
(vi)Application No. NA
(vii)Copy of Consent to operate valid as on date NA
10.
Project Cost:
(a)Total Cost of the Project at current price level (in Crores) 5535.22
(b) Funds Allocated for Environment Management (Capital) (in Crores) 5929.12
(c) Funds Allocated Towards CER (Corporate Environment Responsibility) (in Crores) 1141.50
(d) Funds Allocated for Environment Management Plan (EMP) (Recurring per Annum) (in Crores) 1141.50
11.
Whether project attracts the General Condition specified in the Schedule of EIA Notification ? No
12.
Whether project attract the Specific Condition specified in the Schedule of EIA Notification ? No
13.
Raw Material / Fuel Requirement:
(a)Proposed quantity of raw material/fuel 351280
(b)Existing quantity of raw material/fuel N/A
(c)Total quantity of raw material/fuel 351280
    13.1.        Raw Material / Fuel Profile
S. No.Raw Material / Fuel QuantityUnitOther UnitSource (incase of Import. please specify country and Name of the port from which Raw Material / Fuel is received )Mode of TransportOther Mode of TransportDistance of Source from Project Site (in Kilometres) (In case of import, distance from the port from which the raw material / fuel is received)Type of Linkage Other Type of Linkage Uploaded Copy of Linkage
(1.)coarse aggregate351280Cubic Meter per DayPartly from muck generated and from quarry areasRoad5 Open MarketCopy of Linkage
(2.)Cement3642372OthersBagsopen marketRoad20 Open MarketCopy of Linkage
14.
Baseline Data :
(a)Period of Base Line Data Collection FROM 10 Jan 2018 To 30 Jan 2018
(b)Season Winter
    14.1.     No. of ambient Air Quality (AAQ) monitoring locations : 6
S. No.Criteria Pollutants Other Criteria PollutantsUnitMaximum ValueMinimum Value98 Percentile ValuePrescribed Standard
(1.)PM2.5Micro Gram per Meter Cube20.616.720.660
(2.)PM10Micro Gram per Meter Cube54.245.854.2100
(3.)SO2Micro Gram per Meter Cube5.44.65.480
(4.)NOxMicro Gram per Meter Cube7.15.97.180
    14.2.     No. of Ground Water monitoring locations : 6
S. No.Criteria Pollutants Other Criteria PollutantsHeavy MetalUnitOther UnitMaximum ValueMinimum ValueDesirable LimitMaximum Permissible Limit
(1.)TDSmg/l495.3420.95002000
(2.)Total Hardnessmg/l154.75140.78200600
(3.)Fluoridemg/l0011.5
(4.)TSSmg/l0000
(5.)pHOthersNA87.76.58.5
(6.)Chloridesmg/l68.3582501000
    14.3.     No. of Surface Water monitoring locations : 3
S. No.Criteria Pollutants Other Criteria PollutantsUnitOther UnitMaximum ValueMinimum ValueClassification of inland water body
(1.)pHNA8.217.8A
(2.)DOmg/l7.87.2A
(3.)BODmg/l1.20.8A
(4.)CODmg/l4.23.2A
    14.4.     No. of Ambient Noise monitoring locations : 6
S. No.Parameter UnitMaximum ValueMinimum ValuePrescribed Standard
(1.)Leq(Day)A-weighted decibels(dB(A))554865
(2.)Leq(Night)A-weighted decibels(dB(A))4139.345
    14.5.     No. of Soil Sample Monitored locations : 6
S. No.Parameter UnitOther UnitMaximum ValueMinimum Value
(1.)N(Nitrogen)Kilogram per hectare382325
(2.)P(Phosphorus)Kilogram per hectare24.723.2
(3.)Electric ConductivityOthersmicro mho/cm868300
(4.)pH8.27.0
(5.)K(Potassium)Kilogram per hectare159140
14.6.
Details of Ground Water Table:
(a)Range of Water Table Pre-Monsoon Season (Meters Below Ground Level (m bgl)) From 0.892 To 18.35
(b)Range of Water Table Post-Monsoon Season (Meters Below Ground Level (m bgl)) From 0.81 To 12.78
(c)Whether Ground Water Intersection will be there ? No
     15.      Details of Water Requirement (During Operation)
S. No.Source Source Other Required Quantity (Kilolitre per Day (Kld))Distance from SourceCopy of Permission from Competent Authority Mode of TransportOther Mode of TransportMethod of Water WithdrawalOther Method of Water WithdrawalLetter No.Date of IssuePermitted Quantity
(1.)OthersOne time from Existing Renuka sagar Reservoir28316846.592.5 Not Appliacble PipelineOthersPipelineCI 83 SPI 201808 Mar 201828516846.59
15.1.
(a)Whether Desalination is proposed No
    16.       Waste Water Management(During Operation)
S. No.Type/Source Quantity of Waste Water Generated (Kilolitre per Day)Treatment Capacity (Kilolitre per Day) Treatment MethodMode of DisposalOther Mode of DisposalQuantity of Treated Water Used in Recycling/Reuse (Kilolitre per Day)Quantity of Discharged Water (Kilolitre per Day)
(1.)000NAReuse within the Plant & Recycling,Green Belt Renewal Plant0
16.1.
(a)Total Waste Water Generation (Kilolitre per Day) 0
(b)Total Discharged Water (Kilolitre per Day) 0
(c)Total Reused Water (Kilolitre per Day) 0
    17.       Solid Waste Generation/Management
S. No.Name of Waste Item Other ItemQuantity per AnnumUnitDistance from Site(KM)Mode of TransportOther Mode of TransportMode of DisposalOther Mode of Disposal
(1.)Solid WasteMunicipal Solid Waste410Tons0.5RoadTreatment, Storage and Disposal Facility(TSDF)
18.
    18.1.     Air Quality Impact Prediction
S. No.Criteria Pollutants Other Criteria PollutantsUnitBaseline ConcentrationDistance GLCIncremental ConcentrationTotal GLCPrescribed Standard
(1.)PM2.5Microgram per Meter Cube200.50020.660
(2.)SO2Microgram per Meter Cube5.30.5005.480
(3.)NOxMicrogram per Meter Cube6.40.5006.580
(4.)PM10Microgram per Meter Cube53.20.5054.2100
    18.2.     Stack Details
S. No.Source FuelStack Height(m)Stack Diameter(m)PollutantsOther PollutantsEmission (GLS)
(1.)NANA00PM100
19.
Power Requirement:
(a)Quantity (Kilo Volt Amps (kVA)) 2500
(b)Source Transmission Line
(c)Uploaded Copy of Agreement Not Applicable
(d)Standby Arrangement (Details of DG Sets) 2
(e)Stack Height (in m) 0
20.
Land Ownership Pattern:
(a)Forest Land (ha.) 167.65
(b)Private Land (ha.) 37.34
(c)Government Land (ha.) 23.98
(d)Revenue Land (ha.) 0
(e)Other Land (ha.) 0
    Total Land (ha.) 228.97
21.
Present Land Use Breakup of the Study Area in Ha:
(a)Agriculture Area (ha.) 2683193
(b)Waste/Barren Land (ha.) 340236.5
(c)Grazing/ Community Land (ha.) 0
(d)Surface Water Bodies (ha.) 717437.2
(e)Settlements (ha.) 76403.15
(f)Industrial (ha.) 0
(g)Forest (ha.) 19644.92
(h)Mangroves (ha.) 0
(i)Marine Area (ha.) 0
(j)Others (ha.) : Shrub Forest 534968.9
    Total (ha.) 4371883.67
    22.     Land requirement for various activities
S. No.Description of Activity / Facility / Plant / Others OthersLand Requirement (ha.)Remarks
(1.)OthersDam & Submergence138.12
(2.)Main Plant90.85
Total (ha.) 228.97
23.
Ecological and Environmental Sensitivity (Within 10 Km):- WLS-Wild Life Sanctuaries; NPA-Notified Protected Area; ESAs-Eco Sensitive Areas; ESZs-Eco Sensitive Zones :
    23.1.     Details of Ecological Sensitivity :
S. No.Details of Ecological Sensitivity NameDistance from the Project (Km)Remarks
(1.)WLSNA0NA
(2.)NPANA0NA
(3.)ESZsNA0NA
(4.)CorridorsNA0NA
(5.)ESAsNA0NA
(6.)Wildlife CorridorsNA0NA
(7.)Critically Polluted AreaNA0NA
    23.2.     Details of Environmental Sensitivity :
S. No.Details of Environmental Sensitivity Other Details of Environmental Sensitivity NameDistance from the Project (Km)Remarks
(1.)Archaeological SitesNA0NA
(2.)Defence InstallationsNA0NA
(3.)ForestNA0NA
23.3.
(a)Whether Noc / Permission from the competent authority is required? No
(b)Whether NBWL recommendation is required? No
24.
Forest Land:
Whether any Forest Land involved? Yes
(a)Forests Clearance Status Application for Forest Clearance yet to be submitted
(b)Legal Status of Forest Land Reserved
25.
Tree Cutting:
(a)No. of Trees Cut for the Project (if Forest Land not Involved) 0
(b)Details of Tree Cutting and Planting of Trees Not Applicable
26.
Land Acquisition Status:
(a)Acquired Land(Ha) 0
(b)Land yet to be acquired(Ha) 37.34
(c)Status of Land acquisition if not acquired NA
27.
Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R&R):
(a)No. of Villages 2
(b)No. of Households 1335
(c)No. of PDFs (Project Displaced Families) 0
(d)No. of PAFs (Project Affected Families) 85
(e)Funds Allocated for R&R(in INR) (in Lacs) 517.50
(f)Status of R&R Yet To Start
28.
Details of Presence of Schedule-I Species:
(a)Whether there is Presence of Schedule-I Species ? No
(b)Whether conservation plan for Schedule-I Species has been prepared ? No
(c)Whether conservation plan for Schedule-I Species has been approved by competent authority ? No
29.
Details of Presence of Water Bodies in Core Area:
(a)Whether there is Presence of Water Bodies in Core Area ? No
(b)Whether there is Diversion Required ? No
(c)Whether permission has been obtained from competent authority ? No
30.
Details of Presence of Water Bodies in Buffer Area:
(a)Whether there is Presence of Water Bodies in Buffer Area ? No
31.
Manpower Requirement:
(a)Permanent Employment-During Construction 1000
(b)Permanent Employment-During Operation 50
(c)Temporary Employment- During Construction 825
(d)Temporary Employment- During Operation 25
(e)No. of working days 1080
(f)Total Manpower 1900
32.
Green Belt in Ha:
(a)Total Area of Green Belt 10
(b)Percentage of Total Project Area 4.37
(c)No. of Plants to be Planted 350000
(d)Funds Allocated for Plantation 42.50
(e)Uploaded Green Belt plan Copy of Green Belt Plan
    33.         Project Benefits
S. No.Type of Project Benefits Details of Project Benefits
(1.)SocialEmployment Generation and Renewable Source of Energy
   34.   CRZ Specific Details : Not Applicable
   35.   Sector Specific Details For River Valley and Hydroelectric Projects
S. No.Item Details
1. Project Sub Sector Hydroelectric Project
2. Name of the River Renuka Sagar Reservoir (one time)
3.
Whether Cumulative Impact Assessment and Carrying Capacity Study of River Basin is Carried Out? No
     4.      Type of Project: (Construction of Dam/ Barrage/ Run of the River/ Lift Irrigation Scheme)
S. No.Project TypeDam Height (in meters)Dam Length (in meters)Total Submergence Area (in hectare)Gross Command Area (GCA) (in hectare)Irrigable Command Area (ICA) (in hectare)Culturable Command Area (CCA) (in hectare)Total Command Area (in hectare)
(1.)Construction of Dam9643500000
5.
Powerhouse Installed Capacity No
(a) Type of Powerhouse Surface
(b) Capacity (in megawatts) 1260
(c) No. of Tunnels 0
(d) No. of Units 6
(e) Bank of River Both
6.
Generation of Electricity Annually.
(a) Quantity of Generation of Electricity Annually (in giga watt hours) 0
(b) Water Availability at Various percentage
S. No.PercentageWater availability (in cusecs)Dependable yearRemarks
(1.)50 %00NA
(2.)90 %00NA
(3.)75 %00NA
(c) Machine Availability (in percent) 0
(d) Cost of Electricity Generation (in INR) 0
(e) Internal Rate of Return (in percent) 0
(f) Year of achievement of Internal Rate of Return 0
7. Catchment Area Treatment Plan Copy of Catchment Plan
8.
Muck Management Plan
(a)Muck Management Plan Copy of Muck Management Plan
(b) Total Excavation Muck (in cubic meter) 7.21
(c) Utilized for Construction (in cubic meter)5.33
(d) No. of Muck Disposal sites2
(e) Total Muck Disposal Area (in hectare)10
9.
Fishery Development and Management Plan
(a)Fishery Development and Management Plan Copy of Fishery Development and Management Plan
(b) No. of Fish Species 0
(c) Name of the umbrella Fish Species (Scientific Name)NA
10.
Status of Environmental Flow
S. No.SeasonAverage Inflow (in cumec)Percent of Flow
(1.)Lean00
(2.)Non-Lean Non-Monsoon00
(3.)Monsoon00
11. Free Flow Stretch (in km) 0
12.
Approval of Central Water Commission No
13.
Approval of Central Electricity Authority No
14.
Details of Coffer Dam (Upstream) None
15.
Details of Coffer Dam (Downstream) None
S. No.Item Details
36.
Details of Court Cases:
(a)Whether there is any Court Cases pending against the project and/or land in which the project is proposed to be set up ? No
37.
Details of Direction Issued under Environment (Protection) Act / Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution)) Act / Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act:
(a)Whether any Direction issued under EPA Act/Air Act/Water Act ? No
38.
Details of EIA Consultant:
(a)Have you hired Consultant for preparing document? Yes
(i)Accreditation No. NABET/EIA/1619/SA075
(ii)Name of the EIA Consultant R.S. Envirolink Technologies Pvt Ltd
(iii)Address 402, Bestech Chamber Commercial Plaza, B Block, Sushant Lok 1
(iv)Mobile No. 9810136853
(v)Landline No. 0124429538
(vi)Email Id ravi@rstechnologies.co.in
(vii)Category of Accreditation A
(viii)Sector of Accreditation River Valley and Hydroelectric Projects
(ix)Validity of Accreditation 15 Aug 2019
(x)Uploaded Certificate of Accreditation certified by QCI/NABET Copy of Certificate of Accreditation
39.
Documents to be Attached:
(a)Uploaded Copy of EIA/EMP Report Copy of EIA/EMP
Copy of EIA/EMP(Annexures)
Copy of EIA/EMP(Plans/Figures)
(b)Uploaded Copy of Risk Assessment Report Copy of Risk Assessment
(c)Uploaded Copy of Feasibility Report/ Detailed Project Report(DPR) /Detailed Engineering Report /Detailed Conceptual Plan /Approved Mining Plan Copy of Feasibility Report/ Detailed Project Report(DPR) /Detailed Engineering Report /Detailed Conceptual Plan /Approved Mining Plan
(d)Uploaded Copy of Final Layout Plan Copy of Final Layout Plan
(e)Uploaded Cover Letter Copy of Cover Letter
(f)Uploaded Copy of documents in support of the competence/authority of the person making this application to make application on behalf of the User Agency Copy of documents in support of the competence/authority of the person making this application to make application on behalf of the User Agency
(g)Uploaded Additional File Copy of Additional File
(h)Uploaded Proposal Presentation (To be given in EAC meeting) NA
            Essential Detail Sought:
Sno. EDS Letter Remarks Date of EDS
1.NAPlease upload a consolidated EIA/EMP report as per the guidelines of River valley and hydroelectric projects 18 Feb 2019
2.NAThe correction have been made as per the instruction received 19 Feb 2019
            Additional Detail Sought:
Sno. ADS Letter Remarks Date of ADS
1. ADS Reply LetterADS Reply-Forest Stage I Clearance 18 Jul 2022
2.NAPlease submit stage-I FC for further processing of the proposal for grant of Environment Clearance. 18 Jul 2022
3. ADS Reply LetterADS Reply 28 Oct 2021
4.NAPlease submit stage-I FC for further processing of the proposal for grant of Environment Clearance. 09 Aug 2021
5. ADS Reply LetterUpdated EIA/EMP report is herewith submitted for consideration of the project for grant of Environmental Clearance as per the provisions of EIA, notification, 2006. Further, as directed by MoEF & CC vide ref (1), the copy of Hydrology Studies, Layout and Power Potential Studies as approved by CEA/CWC are also herewith submitted for your kind consideration 25 Sep 2020
6.NAThe proposal with changed project configuration especially location of dam site, was reconsidered by the EAC in the 28th Meeting. EAC based on information submitted by you, decided to revisit the recommendation made in the meeting held on 27.02.2019 and deferred the project for want of following additional information: i. One season baseline data to be collected afresh for all the environmental attributes and compared with the existing BLD. ii. Approved Hydrology studies and layout from CWC shall be submitted to the Ministry. iii. Approved Power Potential Studies from CEA to be submitted. iv. Consolidated report based on the fresh one season baseline data to be prepared and uploaded on the State PCB website for inviting the comments/suggestion from the stake holders. EIA/EMP report incorporating the compliance on the comments/suggestion received shall be submitted to the Ministry for further necessary action. In view of above, it is advised to submit the above additional information along with the status of Stage I Forest Clearance at the earliest for further consideration by the EAC. 27 Feb 2020
7.NAThe proposal with changed project configuration especially location of dam site, was reconsidered by the EAC in the 28th Meeting. EAC based on information submitted by you, decided to revisit the recommendation made in the meeting held on 27.02.2019 and deferred the project for want of following additional information: i. One season baseline data to be collected afresh for all the environmental attributes and compared with the existing BLD. ii. Approved Hydrology studies and layout from CWC shall be submitted to the Ministry. iii. Approved Power Potential Studies from CEA to be submitted. iv. Consolidated report based on the fresh one season baseline data to be prepared and uploaded on the State PCB website for inviting the comments/suggestion from the stake holders. EIA/EMP report incorporating the compliance on the comments/suggestion received shall be submitted to the Ministry for further necessary action. In view of above, it is advised to submit the above additional information along with the status of Stage I Forest Clearance at the earliest for further consideration by the EAC. 27 Feb 2020
8.NAThe proposal with changed project configuration especially location of dam site, was reconsidered by the EAC in the 28th Meeting. EAC based on information submitted by you, decided to revisit the recommendation made in the meeting held on 27.02.2019 and deferred the project for want of following additional information: i. One season baseline data to be collected afresh for all the environmental attributes and compared with the existing BLD. ii. Approved Hydrology studies and layout from CWC shall be submitted to the Ministry. iii. Approved Power Potential Studies from CEA to be submitted. iv. Consolidated report based on the fresh one season baseline data to be prepared and uploaded on the State PCB website for inviting the comments/suggestion from the stake holders. EIA/EMP report incorporating the compliance on the comments/suggestion received shall be submitted to the Ministry for further necessary action. In view of above, it is advised to submit the above additional information along with the status of Stage I Forest Clearance at the earliest for further consideration by the EAC. 27 Feb 2020
9. ADS Reply LetterReply to ADS is submitted herewith along with details of modification of project features 09 Oct 2019
10. ADS Raise LetterPlease reply to the attachment at the earliest and in case, any modification in the project features, may include accordingly. 04 Oct 2019
Undertaking
I hereby give undertaking that the data and information given in the application and enclosures are true to be best of my knowledge and belief. And I am aware that if any part of the data and information found to be false or misleading at any stage, the project will be rejected and clearance given, if any to the project will be revoked at our risk and cost. In addition to above, I hereby give undertaking that no activity/ construction/ expansion has since been taken up.
Name of ApplicantGopikrushna Nikku
DesignationAGM
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)GREENKO SOLAR ENERGY PVT LTD
AddressPlot No-8-2-293/82/A/1131A, Road No-36, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad
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