Form-1
APPLICATION FOR PRIOR ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE
1. Basic Informations
Project Name Setting up a new API and Intermediate Manufacturing Unit Company/Organisation Name M/S MOREPEN BIOTECH LIMITED
Registered Address Village Malku Majra, Tehsil Nalagarh, District solan, Himachal Pradesh Himachal Pradesh 173205 Legal Status of the Company Private
2.
Address for the correspondence:
(a)Name of the Applicant Shalu Suri
(b)Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO) Director
(c)Address Village Malku Majra Tehsil Nalagarh District Solan Himachal Pradesh,,Nalagarh(T),Solan,Himachal Pradesh-173205
(d)Pin code 173205
(e)E-mail suri.shalu@gmail.com
(f)Telephone No. 0-
(g)Fax No.
Copy of documents in support of the competence/authority of the person making this application to make application on behalf of the User Agency . NIL
3.
Category of the Project/Activity as per Schedule of EIA Notification,2006:
(a)Major Project/Activity5(f)-API
(b)Minor Project/ActivityNIL
(c)Category B2
(d)Proposal Number SIA/HP/IND2/206229/2021
(e)Master Proposal Number(Single Window) SW/206227/2021
(f)EAC concerned (for category A Projects only) Industrial Projects - 2
(g)Project Type(New/Expansion/Modernization) Fresh EC
4.
(a)Number of States in which Project will be Executed 1
(b)Main State of the project Himachal Pradesh
Details of State(s) of the project
S. No. State Name District Name Tehsil Name Village Name
(1.)Himachal PradeshSolanNalagarh(T)Malku Majra
5.
Details of Public Consultation:
(a)Whether the Project Exempted from Public Hearing?Yes
(c)Reason -1
(d)Supporting Document NILL
Project Profile
Location of the project village Malku Majra, Tehsil Nalagarh, District Solan, Himachal Pradesh
Town / Village
(Name of more than one town may be entered by separating with)
Malku Majra Plot/Survey/Khasra No.
(Name of more than one town may be entered by separating with)
490, 1077/691, 1076/691, 1078/691,1072/690,1073/690, 1074/690,1075/690,680,679,681,677,981/678,982/678,983/693,984/693,694,978/676,979/676,980/676,682
State Himachal Pradesh District Solan
Tehshil Nalagarh(T) Pincode 173205
Nearest railway station Kalka Railway Station Distance from the project site 20.45
Nearest airport Chandigarh Airport Distance from the project site 32.98
Nearest Town/City/District Headquarters Baddi Distance from the project site 1.63
Village Panchayats, Zila Parishad, Municipal Corporation, Local body(Complete postal addresses with telephone nos. to be given) Municipal Committee at Baddi, district Solan ; Address: Sai Road Baddi, Himanchal Pradesh-174103 Upload GPS file Copy of Kml File     
Uploaded GPS file
Shape of the project land Block (Polygon) Site alternative under consideration(If any) Uploaded Site alternative under consideration
Brief summary of project Uploaded Brief summary of project
Does your project location falls under out of any following areas None of above Areas
Proposed Built up area (Built up area or covered area on all the floors puttogether including its basement and other service areas which are proposed in the building or construction projects)(In Meter /Sqr) 19680 Existing Built Up Area(In Meter /Sqr) 0
Does it attract any of the general conditions given below? Yes
Does it attract the specific condition given below? No
Interlinked Projects No
Whether separate application of interlinked projects has been submitted? Date of Submission
Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under the Forest (Conservation) Act,1980? No
Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under the wildlife (Protection) Act,1972? No
Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under the C.R.Z notification,2011? No
Whether there is any Government Order/Policy relevent/relating to the site? No
Forest land involved(hectares) 0
Is there any litigation pending against the project? No


Activity
1. Construction, operation or decommissioning of the Project involving actions, which will cause physical changes in the locality (topography, land use, changes in water bodies, etc.)
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details there of (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
1.1 Permanent or temporary change in land use, land cover or topography including increase in intensity of land use (with respect to local land use plan) Yes There shall be no change in landuse of the site as the site landuse is already industrial. However, there shall be change in land cover as the existing land is a vacant land and post development it shall change in industrial developed land with landcover of constructed area, open and road area, greenbelt area etc.
1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings? No No clearance work is involved in the proposed project. Few shrubs will be cleared for proposed project.
1.3 Creation of new land uses? No The existing landuse of the site is industrial. Hence there shall be no change in landuse of the site.
1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing? Yes Geo-technical investigation shall be carried out before construction of the project.
1.5 Construction works? Yes Proposed project shall require construction of manufacturing building, admin building, utility building and other related infrastructure at site will be carried out.
1.6 Demolition works? No No structure is available at site.
1.7 Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers? No Labor will be hired from nearby villages. However, temporary camp sites will be provided with minimum requirement of drinking and sanitation facilities for workers during working hours.
1.8 Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures,cut and fill or excavations and fill or excavations Yes Proposed project shall require construction of manufacturing building, admin building, utility building and other related infrastructure at site will be carried out. Minor Excavation shall be required only for foundation purpose.
1.9 Underground works including mining or tunneling? No Not required
1.10 Reclamation works? No Not Applicable
1.11 Dredging? No Not Applicable
1.12 Offshore structures? No Not Applicable
1.13 Production and manufacturing processes? Yes The proposed project is for manufacturing of API and intermediate unit. The total capacity of the plant will be 76.620 TPA (excluding Vaccine). The plant also proposes Vaccine unit with a total capacity of 230 Million Vials. Manufacturing process is attached in PFR submitted with this proposal.
1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or materials? Yes Construction Phase: Construction material will be stored in temporary sheds. Operation Phase: Facilities for storage of raw material & finished goods will be provided at site separately. Location of storage area has been given in Layout Plan provided in PFR submitted with this application. Total Wastewater Generation from the project will be 137.68 KLD. 12.8 KLD domestic sewage will be treated in Sewage Treatment Plant of capacity 15 KLD. Wastewater Effluent 120.2 KLD (103 KLD Process ,8
1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? Yes During Construction phase: Waste generated from the construction activity shall be disposed as per C&D waste Management Rule. Non-recyclable waste shall be disposed in the nearby C&D waste disposal site. Recyclable waste shall be sold to recyclers. During Operation Phase: Operational Phase: The industry shall obtain authorization under Hazardous Wastes (Management, Handling and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2021 for the waste generated and categorized under hazardous waste as per Schedule
1.16 Facilities for long term housing of operational workers? No Local labours will be hired for construction work while staff from nearby villages/town will be preferred during operational phase
1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation? No Project site does not require any construction of new road as it is well connected with NH-21A. There shall be minor impact on the road traffic due to proposed project.
1.18 New road, rail, air water borne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc? No No additional transport infrastructure is required due to the proposed project.
1.19 Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements? No Not applicable
1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines? No Not applicable
1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? No Not applicable
1.22 Stream crossings? No Not applicable
1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters? Yes Construction Phase: There will be no abstraction during construction works as water will be supplied by private tankers. However, During Operational Phase: Fresh water will be abstracted through bore well after permission from concerned authority.
1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off? No None
1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning? Yes The raw material & finished product is being transported through trucks. Construction Phase: Construction material will be transported through Road. Operational Phase: Workforce will use road for transportation. Site is well connected to NH-21A via interconnecting roads.
1.26 Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works? No Proposed project does not involve any long-term dismantling or decommissioning, or restoration works.
1.27 Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment? No Not applicable
1.28 Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently? Yes There shall be employment generation of 95 nos. during construction phase. Construction workers will mostly be employed from local area. During operation phase preference shall be given to locals. However, there shall be influx of people in the area due to proposed project. There shall be employment generation of 245 nos. during operation phase.
1.29 Introduction of alien species? No None
1.30 Loss of native species or genetic diversity? No None
1.31 Any other actions? No Not applicable
2 Use of Natural resources for construction or operation of the Project (such as land, water, materials or energy, especially any resources which are non-renewable or in short supply):
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
2.1 Land especially undeveloped or agricultural land (ha) Yes 19680 m2 of undeveloped Industrial land will be developed into industrial unit.
2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD Yes Total water requirement is 380.2 KLD out of which freshwater requirement is 254.5 KLD and rest will be met by ETP treated recycled water. Source of fresh water shall be bore well.
2.3 Minerals (MT) No Not applicable
2.4 Construction material – stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT) No Construction materials such as steel, stone, aggregates, sand and cement would be required for the project & shall be bought from local market.
2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) No Not applicable
2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT),energy (MW) Yes Power: Source: Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board (HPSEB) Construction Phase: There shall be requirement of 500 KVA during construction phase which shall be met through 500 KVA DG set. Operational Phase: The total power requirement of the plant will be 3000 KW which will be met through Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board. Power Backup (DG Sets): Operational Phase: DG sets of capacity 2 x 1000 kVA will be used for backup purposes. Fuel: 500 kg/hour LSD will be consumed
2.7 Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units) No None
3 Use, storage, transport, handling or production of substances or materials, which could be harmful to human health or the environment or raise concerns about actual or perceived risks to human health
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
3.1 Use of substances or materials, which are hazardous (as per MSIHC rules) to human health or the environment (flora, fauna, and water supplies Yes All Hazardous chemicals will be stored/ handled according to MSDS. Details of the Hazardous raw material and its storage is mentioned in the PFR submitted along with this application
3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases) No Suitable drainage and waste management measures shall be adopted. This restricts. stagnation of water or accumulation of water. No occurrence of diseases is anticipated.
3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions? Yes The project will improve welfare of the people by creating new employment.
3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc. No No vulnerable group of people will be affected by the project.
3.5 Any other causes No No other cause
4 Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or decommissioning (MT/month)
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
4.1 Spoil, overburden or mine wastes No Not Applicable
4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes) Yes Municipal Waste will be generated from canteen, admin block which shall be collected in bins and will be disposed to authorized vendors as recyclable and non-recyclable waste.
4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules) Yes Industrial Waste: Construction Phase: Not Applicable Operational Phase: The industry shall obtain authorization under Hazardous Wastes (Management, Handling and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2021 for the waste generated and categorized under hazardous waste as per Schedule of The Hazardous & Other Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Amendment Rules, 2021. The generated hazardous waste will be stored in designated Hazardous waste storage room up to maximum of 90 days and shall be d
4.4 Other industrial process wastes Yes Other industrial process waste like fly ash is categorized and enclosed in Pre-feasibility Report.
4.5 Surplus product No None
4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment No Sewage Sludge: Sludge generated from STP will be processed and reused within the project as manure in green area. ETP Sludge: 0.49 TPD ETP Sludge being hazardous will stored on site and sent to nearest TSDF site for further treatment and disposal.
4.7 Construction or demolition wastes Yes Debris, Scraps, excavated soil, used bags, Steel in bits and pieces and cardboards waste shall be generated and disposed properly.
4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment No None
4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials No None
4.10 Agricultural wastes No No agriculture waste will be generated during construction / operation of the plant.
4.11 Other solid wastes Yes Other solid waste generated will be E-waste, Cut/torn PP bags plastic waste, rubber waste.
5 Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air(Kg/hr)
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
5.1 Emissions from combustion of fossil fuels from stationary or mobile sources Yes Construction Phase: Vehicular Emissions like CO & HC’s and dust generation due to construction material transport and construction activities. Operation Phase: The main sources of emission in the plant will be combustion of fuel for operation of DG Sets, Boiler & plant machineries. All air pollution control techniques and systems will be installed in the plant to reduce the emissions. The plant will be maintaining all emission norms prescribed by MoEF&CC/HPPCB/CPCB. Stacks with appropriate p
5.2 Emissions from production processes Yes Likely air pollutants from proposed project shall be fugitive dust due to material handling and VOC due to solvent handling.
5.3 Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport Yes Fugitive emission from handling of construction material will be minimized by taking proper precautions. During operation phase, the Fugitive emissions from material handling, loading/ unloading and transport of material will be kept minimal due to closed loop system operated by trained workers.
5.4 Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment Yes Construction activities (excavation for foundation, movement of vehicles and other machinery) will lead to emission of dust. Proper environmental measures such as sprinkling of water on roads at construction site, covering of loose material, vehicles only with PUC certificate will be allowed for transportation of material etc. will reduce the impact on the air quality.
5.5 Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste Yes The dust shall be generated from vehicular movement and construction activity to the minimal extent due to regular water sprinkling and good construction practice will be followed. The fumes/vapours generated from the process will be thoroughly scrubbed. Odours chemicals will be handled in closed system and will be monitored.
5.6 Emissions from incineration of waste Yes PM, NO2, SO2, F & CO will be expected from incineration of 200 LPH.
5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris) No No waste will be burnt in open air.
5.8 Emissions from any other sources No There will be no other emission source
6 Generation of Noise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat:
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
6.1 From operation of equipment e.g. engines, ventilation plant, crushers Yes Construction Phase: Noise is expected to be generated during construction phase mainly from application of heavy machinery and traffic. Regular maintenance of machineries will be carried out to prevent noise pollution. PPE’s will be provided to workers. Operation Phase: The main source of noise pollution will be Boiler, pumps & compressors, grinders, DG sets, vehicular movement etc. To mitigate the impact, few key measures like proper maintenance of vehicles, development of green belt, p
6.2 From industrial or similar processes Yes Noise is expected to be generated from running of machineries in manufacturing process and DG set. All the workers will be equipped with PPE’s and the D.G with facility of acoustic enclosures shall be provided to reduce the noise levels. All Machinery Equipment will be such that noise levels will be within permissible limits.
6.3 From construction or demolition Yes Due to various construction activities, there will be short-term noise impacts in the immediate vicinity of the project site. The construction activities include the following noise generating activities: • Concrete mixing. • Construction equipment operation and heavy vehicle movement. To control noise emissions, machines will be equipped with acoustic enclosures. PPE’s will be given to labours and Activities will be limited to daytime only under emission limits as per CPCB norms.
6.4 From blasting or piling No Blasting and piling are not envisaged.
6.5 From construction or operational traffic Yes During construction and operational phase noise will be generated due to traffic influx in the company premises due to material and personal transport. But it will be minimal and for a short term only. Proposed Greenbelt will absorb the noise to a great extent.
6.6 From lighting or cooling systems No Not Envisaged
6.7 From any other sources No There will be no other sources for noise generation except those mentioned above.
7 Risks of contamination of land or water from releases of pollutants into the ground or into sewers, surface waters, groundwater, coastal waters or the sea:
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
7.1 From handling, storage, use or spillage of hazardous materials Yes Occasional & minor fuel / chemicals spills may occur. These will not affect water or land because of appropriate flooring & presence of spill control procedures. All applicable precautions will be taken in storing and handling of hazardous chemicals. Solid material shall be stored in bags and Liquid material shall be stored in drums or storage tanks.Drums and bags shall be stored in warehouses with RCC non-permeable flooring. Fire accidents will be controlled with fire hydrant system installed
7.2 From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge) No No wastewater will be discharge on land/soil/outside the plant. Plant will be zero liquid discharge complex.
7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water No All possible air pollutants will be scrubbed/ filtered properly by various pollution control equipment before emitting into atmosphere. The norms will be maintained through regular monitoring and analysis of vent gases. The emissions shall confirm the HPPCB / CPCB norms
7.4 From any other sources No Not envisaged
7.5 Is there a risk of long term build up of pollutants in the environment from these sources? No No such effect is envisaged.
8 Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the Project, which could affect human health or the environment
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
8.1 From explosions, spillages, fires etc from storage, handling, use or production of hazardous substances No By following the below mentioned safety procedures the risk can be reduced at large scale. • Preventive measures like SOP, Work Permit • System, and Physical Monitoring will be taken to eliminate the chance of accident on account of explosion, spillages, fire or hazardous substances etc. • Proper maintenance, operation and leak proof condition of machinery on regular basis will be taken which will eliminate possibilities of fire. • Sensors and detectors will be provided at strategic location
8.2 From any other causes No Not envisaged
8.3 Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)? No The area falls in Zone-IV (High Risk Zone), according to the Indian Standard Seismic Zoning Map (As per IS 1893 (Part I): 2002) Suitable seismic coefficients in horizontal and vertical directions respectively, will be adopted while designing the structure.
9 Factors which should be considered (such as consequential development) which could lead to environmental effects or the potential for cumulative impacts with other existing or planned activities in the locality
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
9.1 Lead to development of supporting utilities, ancillary development or development stimulated   by the project which could have impact on the environment e.g.:
  • Supporting infrastructure (roads, power supply,waste or waste water treatment, etc.)
  • housing development
  • extractive industries
  • supply industries
  • Other
No All supporting infrastructure and facilities available in the area
9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment No None
9.3 Set a precedent for later developments Yes This will set a precedent for other manufacturer to explore the possibility of implementing such schemes. This project would encourage other industries to implement such project.
9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects No Not Applicable.
(III) Environmental Sensitivity
S.No Areas Name/Identity Aerial distance (within 15km.) Proposed project location boundary
1 Areas protected under international conventions, national or local legislation for  their ecological, landscape, cultural or other related value
Yes Dhrampur reserve Forest(2.52 km,E), AmbakaP.F(6.32 km,E),Retwali P.F(5.67 km,NE),Majru P.F (6.58Km, N),Sih P.F (7.40km, NNE),DasaoraP.F(6.88 km,SE),Lahrondi R.F(9.10Km, S),BaterP.F(9.13km,SE),MarhanwalR.F(7.70km,S), Khol Dhrampur R.F (6.56 km,S),Khol Nalagarh(7.80 km, W)
2 Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests Yes Ratta River(0.40km, E) Sirsa River (2.81Km, W) Marhanwali River(8.84Km, SSE)
3 Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration Yes Dhrampur Preserve Forest(2.52 km,E), AmbakaP.F(6.32 km,E),Retwali P.F(5.67 km,NE),Majru P.F (6.58Km, N),Sih P.F (7.40km, NNE),DasaoraP.F(6.88 km,SE),Lahrondi R.F(9.10Km, S),BaterP.F(9.13km,SE),MarhanwalR.F(7.70km,S), Khol Dhrampur R.F (6.56 km,S),Khol Nalagarh(7.80 km, W)
4 Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters Yes Ratta River(0.40km, E) Sirsa River (2.81Km, W) Marhanwali River(8.84Km, SSE)
5 State, National boundaries Yes Punjab (5.53Km, W), Haryana (5.84 km, S)
6 Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas Yes Nearest Railway Station: Kalka Railway Station 20.45 KM (SE) Nearest Airport: Chandigarh Airport 32.98Km (SSW) Nearest Highway: NH-21A (1.15Km, W)
7 Defence installations No None
8 Densely populated or built-up area Yes Malku Majra (1.09Km,WSW)
9 Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities) Yes Residential Area: • Guru Majra (0.70 km,ENE) • Baddi (1.63 km,SE) Educational Institute: • Baddi International School (1.71km, SSE) • Shiv Mandir School (0.99km, SSE) Hospital: • ESI Hospital (0.96 km, S) • Moon Hospital Baddi (0.62 Km, SE)
10 Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources.(ground water resources,surface resources,forestry,agriculture,fisheries,tourism,minerals) No There are no Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources (ground water resources, surface resources, forestry, agriculture, fisheries, tourism, minerals)
11 Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage.(those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) No There are no areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage. (Those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded)
12 Areas susceptible to natural hazard which could cause the project to present environmental problems (earthquakes, subsidence, landslides, erosion, flooding or extreme or adverse climatic conditions) similar effects No Zone-IV (High Risk Zone) Source: Ministry of Earth Science (19-July, 2017 17:59 IST )
Document to be attached
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2. Upload a copy of EMP Uploaded a copy of EMP.
3. Upload Scanned copy of covering letter. Uploaded Scanned copy of covering letter..
4. Upload Additional attached if any(Single PDF) Uploaded Additional attached if any(Single PDF).
5. Whether it is a violation case and application is being submitted under Notification No. S.O.804(E) dated 14.03.2017 ? No
           Essential Details Sought
S. No.EDS Sought DateEDS SoughtLetter
NO Record
           Additional Details Sought
S. No.ADS Sought DateADS SoughtLetter
(1.)21/09/2021As per observations of 81st meeting of SEAC.EDS Letter
(2.)21/10/2021Reply for the Query is attached.EDS Letter
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 ApplicantShalu Suri
DesignationDirector
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)M/S MOREPEN BIOTECH LIMITED
AddressVillage Malku Majra, Tehsil Nalagarh, District solan, Himachal Pradesh
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