Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) |
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Report Contents (click to jump to a section) : - Projects Occurring Nationwide - Projects Occurring in more than one Region (excluding Nationwide) - R4 - Intermountain Region, Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) - R4 - Intermountain Region, Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Ashton/Island Park (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R4 - Intermountain Region, Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Dubois Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R4 - Intermountain Region, Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Montpelier Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R4 - Intermountain Region, Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Palisades Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R4 - Intermountain Region, Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Soda Springs Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R4 - Intermountain Region, Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Teton Basin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R4 - Intermountain Region, Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Westside Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) | |||||
Projects Occurring Nationwide |
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| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Land Management Plan Direction for Old-Growth Forest Conditions Across the National Forest System EIS *UPDATED* |
- Land management planning | Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
Jennifer McRae 202-791-8488 SM.FS.NFSWONGA@usda.gov |
| Description: Amend all land management plans for units of the National Forest System to include consistent direction to conserve and steward existing and recruit future old-growth forest conditions and to monitor their condition across planning areas of NFS.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65356 |
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| Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. LEGAL - Not Applicable. National Forests and Grasslands (128 units). | |||||
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Locatable Mining Rule - 36 CFR 228, subpart A. EIS |
- Regulations, Directives, Orders | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Sarah Shoemaker 907-586-7886 sarahshoemaker@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The U.S. Department of Agriculture proposes revisions to its regulations at 36 CFR 228, Subpart A governing locatable minerals operations on National Forest System lands.A draft EIS & proposed rule should be available for review/comment in late 2020
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57214 |
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| Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. LEGAL - Not Applicable. These regulations apply to all NFS lands open to mineral entry under the US mining laws. More Information is available at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/science-technology/geology/minerals/locatable-minerals/current-revisions. | |||||
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Projects Occurring in more than one Region (excluding Nationwide) |
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| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Amendments to Land Management Plans Regarding Sage-grouse Conservation EIS |
- Land management planning - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
In Progress: Objection Period Legal Notice 08/02/2019 |
Expected:12/2020 |
01/2021 |
John Shivik 801-625-5667 john.shivik@usda.gov |
| Description: The Forest Service is considering amending its land management plans to address new and evolving issues arising since implementing sage-grouse plans in 2015. This project is in cooperation with the USDI Bureau of Land Management.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52904 |
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| Location: UNIT - Ashley National Forest All Units, Boise National Forest All Units, Bridger-Teton National Forest All Units, Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest All Units, Dixie National Forest All Units, Fishlake National Forest All Units, Salmon-Challis National Forest All Units, Sawtooth National Forest All Units, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest All Units, Manti-La Sal National Forest All Units, Caribou-Targhee National Forest All Units, Uinta-Wasatch-Cache All Units. STATE - Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming. COUNTY - Jackson, Moffat, Routt, Adams, Blaine, Bonneville, Camas, Caribou, Cassia, Elmore, Fremont, Madison, Churchill, Clark, Elko, Eureka, Humboldt, Lincoln, Nye, Pershing, Washoe, White Pine, Beaver, Box Elder, Cache, Carbon, Daggett, Davis, Duchesne, Emery, Garfield, Grand, Iron, Juab, Kane, Millard, Morgan, Piute, Rich, Salt Lake, San Juan, Sanpete, Sevier, Summit, Tooele, Uintah, Utah, Wasatch, Washington, Wayne, Weber, Platte, Sublette, Teton, Weston, Albany, Campbell, Carbon, Converse, Crook, Laramie, Lincoln, Natrona, Niobrara. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Sagebrush lands in National Forests of Nevada, Utah, southern Idaho, southwest Montana, southwest & south-central Wyoming and northern Colorado. | |||||
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Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) |
R4 - Intermountain Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Targhee National Forest Lynx Analysis Units EIS |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Robert Mickelsen 208-557-5764 robbert.mickelsen@usda.gov |
| Description: Utilize existing protocols and data to establish Lynx Analysis Units (LAUs) on the Targhee portion of the Forest. The LAUs and identified lynx habitat will be subject to the Northern Rockies Lynx Management Direction.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=40275 |
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| Location: UNIT - Palisades Ranger District, Teton Basin Ranger District, Dubois Ranger District, Ashton/Island Park. STATE - Idaho, Wyoming. COUNTY - Bonneville, Butte, Clark, Fremont, Jefferson, Lemhi, Madison, Teton, Teton, Lincoln. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Targhee Planning Area of the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. | |||||
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Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Ashton/Island Park (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R4 - Intermountain Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Ashton/Island Park Eight Allotment Range Grazing Analysis EA |
- Grazing management |
In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 03/05/2015 |
Expected:12/2025 |
03/2026 |
Kyle Moore 208-652-5417 kyle.moore@usda.gov |
| Description: Analyze and disclose the effects of livestock grazing activities on the Fogg Butte, Ripley Butte, Bootjack, Grandview, Gerritt Meadows, West Lake, Antelope Park and Fall River Cattle and Horse (C&H) Allotments.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=46241 |
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| Location: UNIT - Ashton/Island Park. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Fremont. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Ashton/Island Park Ranger District. | |||||
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Keg Spring Gravel Pit HK Batch Plant CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management - Road management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 03/2025 |
Expected:05/2025 | 06/2025 |
Curtis Neppl 707-457-3872 curtis.neppl@usda.gov |
| Description: The project proposes to amend an existing permit held by Fremont county to authorize a contractor to set up a batch plant for asphalt production for surfacing the Yale Kilgore Road within the existing footprint of the Keg Springs gravel pit.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=67586 |
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| Location: UNIT - Ashton/Island Park. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Fremont. LEGAL - Township 14 N, Range 41 E, Section 33. The batch plant would be located within the existing footprint of the Keg Springs gravel pit located along the Yale Kilgore Road. | |||||
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Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Dubois Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R4 - Intermountain Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Kelly Canyon-Indian Creek Grazing Analysis EA |
- Grazing management |
In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 04/24/2015 |
Expected:12/2026 |
04/2027 |
Blake Dory 208-374-5422 blake.dory@usda.gov |
| Description: The purpose of this analysis is to reauthorize livestock grazing and to ensure management is conducted in a manner that maintains and/or moves the natural resources of the project area toward desired conditions and Revised Forest Plan objectives
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=46821 |
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| Location: UNIT - Dubois Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Clark, Lemhi. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The allotments are located on National Forest System lands in the Middle Creek and Crooked Creek areas west-northwest of Dubois, Idaho. | |||||
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Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Montpelier Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R4 - Intermountain Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Bloomington Lake Parking Lot and Trail CE |
- Recreation management - Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2025 |
Expected:02/2025 | 05/2025 |
Dell Transtrum 208-547-1106 dtranstrum@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The purpose of this project is to expand the parking lot of Bloomington Lake and create a new section of trail. This project is necessary due to the increased recreational use of Bloomington Lake. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Montpelier Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Bear Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable. 42?08'58.26"N,-111?35'01.65"W, Bear Lake County. | |||||
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Crow Creek Pipeline Project Lower Valley Energy EIS |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Objection Period Legal Notice 04/26/2019 |
Expected:11/2024 Actual: 11/01/2019 |
07/2025 |
Michael Duncan 208-847-8935 michael.duncan@usda.gov |
| Description: Construct a fifty mile, eight inch natural gas pipeline between Bear Lake County and Afton, Wyoming. Approximately 20 miles of this pipeline would be on Forest Service lands.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52624 |
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| Location: UNIT - Montpelier Ranger District. STATE - Idaho, Wyoming. COUNTY - Bear Lake, Caribou. LEGAL - Townships 45 and 46 East, Ranges 9, 10, 11, and 13 South; multiple sections. A linear corridor (South to North) through; the East side of the Hell Hole IRA, through the Telephone Draw IRA, through the Muddy Pockets area, across Pruess Crk. and then paralleling the Crow Crk. Rd. | |||||
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Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Palisades Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R4 - Intermountain Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Hoffman Recreation Residence Overhead to Underground Powerline CE *UPDATED* |
- Recreation management - Special use management - Facility management |
Completed | Actual: 03/19/2025 | 06/2025 |
Colby Jacobson 208-547-1106 colby.jacobson@usda.gov |
| Description: This project would authorize replacing the overhead powerlines to underground lines in the Hoffman Recreation Residence summer home area.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=67205 |
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| Location: UNIT - Palisades Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Bonneville. LEGAL - Township 3S, Range, 46E, Section 8. The project is located on FS Road 087 (McCoy Creek Road), west of Alpine, WY along Palisades Reservoir. | |||||
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Kelly Canyon Mountain Bike Trails CE |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 12/09/2024 |
Expected:06/2025 |
06/2025 |
Amanda Brown 208-523-1412 amanda.brown1@usda.gov |
| Description: This project proposes to designate a formal non-motorized trail system in the Kelly Canyon area by constructing and rerouting trails to be sustainable and reduce user conflicts and impacts to natural resources.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=67329 |
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| Location: UNIT - Palisades Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Bonneville, Madison. LEGAL - Township 4 N, Range 41 E, Sections, 7, 18, 19, 25, 27, 28, 34, and 35. The project is located on the Palisades Ranger District, north of Swan Valley, Idaho. The project area encompasses the Kelly Canyon, Buckskin Morgan Ridge, Table Rock, Fish Creek, and Windy Ridge area. | |||||
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Organization Camp Little Lemhi Well and Pump Installation CE *UPDATED* |
- Recreation management - Special use management - Facility management |
Completed | Actual: 03/19/2025 | 06/2025 |
Patrick Thomas 4066833911 patrick.a.thomas@usda.gov |
| Description: This project would authorize the drilling of a new well and installation of a pump to provide potable water year round to three cabins at the Little Lemhi Camp.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=67204 |
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| Location: UNIT - Palisades Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Bonneville. LEGAL - Township 1S, Range 44E, Section 1. Little Lemhi Camp is located on FS Road 076 (Snake River Road), off of Highway 26 south of Swan Valley, ID. | |||||
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West Piney Organization Camp Parking Lot and Trail Reroute CE *UPDATED* |
- Recreation management - Special use management |
Completed | Actual: 03/19/2025 | 06/2025 |
Patrick Thomas 4066833911 patrick.a.thomas@usda.gov |
| Description: This project would designate and expand an exclusive parking lot for West Piney Camp, relocate the current public parking lot and trail head for FS trail 078 to the trailer parking lot, and reroute FS trail 078 to the newly established trail head.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=67201 |
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| Location: UNIT - Palisades Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Bonneville. LEGAL - Township 2N, Range 44E, Section 26. The project is located at the West Piney Organization Camp, northeast of Swan Valley, ID on FS Road 230 off of Highway 31. | |||||
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West Piney Organization Camp Vault Toilet Replacement and Installment CE *UPDATED* |
- Recreation management - Special use management - Facility management |
Completed | Actual: 03/19/2025 | 06/2025 |
Patrick Thomas 4066833911 patrick.a.thomas@usda.gov |
| Description: This project would authorize the replacement of a vault toilet at the West Piney Camp. Additionally, it would authorize the installment of a permanent vault toilet where current temporary toilets are located.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=67203 |
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| Location: UNIT - Palisades Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Bonneville. LEGAL - Township 2N, Range 44E, Section 26. The project is located at the West Piney Organization Camp, northeast of Swan Valley, ID on FS Road 230 off of Highway 31. | |||||
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Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Soda Springs Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R4 - Intermountain Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Stewart Radio Tower Replacement CE |
- Land management planning - Special area management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 11/2024 |
Expected:12/2024 | 06/2025 |
Hayden Taylor 9862310374 Hayden.Taylor@usda.gov |
| Description: he purpose of this project is to replace the degraded radio shelter and tower for the already established administrative site of Stewart repeater. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Soda Springs Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Bear Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Latitude: 42 42.3100 Longitude: -111 14.8532 Section 30 Township 8S Range 45E Bear Lake County. | |||||
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Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Teton Basin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R4 - Intermountain Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Grand Targhee 2018 Master Development Plan Projects EIS *UPDATED* |
- Recreation management - Special use management - Facility management - Road management |
In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 03/21/2025 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 10/2025 |
Expected:04/2026 |
05/2026 |
Jay Pence 208-354-2312 jay.pence@usda.gov |
| Description: Adjust SUP/operational boundaries; install, replace, and realign lifts; glade, grade, and develop terrain; construct, improve and reclaim roads; expand snowmaking; build guest service facilities, construct trails; build recreation activity zones
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58258 |
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| Location: UNIT - Teton Basin Ranger District. STATE - Idaho, Wyoming. COUNTY - Teton. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Grand Targhee Resort, near Alta, WY. Located eight miles northwest of the Grand Teton and 42 miles northwest of Jackson WY. | |||||
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Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Westside Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R4 - Intermountain Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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East Mink Nordic Center Improvements CE |
- Special area management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/16/2024 |
Expected:12/2024 |
05/2025 |
Samantha Solomon 208-236-7524 samantha.solomon@usda.gov |
| Description: The purpose of this project is to expand and improve the parking lot for East Mink Creek Nordic Center, create two new trails, and decommission one old trail.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=66191 |
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| Location: UNIT - Westside Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Bannock. LEGAL - Not Applicable. East Mink Creek Parking Lot, Westside Ranger District Section 17, T.8S., R.35E. 42.7189, -112.3805. | |||||
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Lower Portneuf Cooperative Vegetation Management Project EA |
- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 03/2025 |
Expected:05/2025 | 05/2026 |
Arik Jorgensen 208-236-7540 Carl.Jorgensen1@usda.gov |
| Description: This project presents unique vegetation management opportunities to improve forest health and wildfire resilience through mechanical treatments, prescribed fire, and a mixture of the two on 32,700 acres with up to 12,200 acres of active treatment.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=67104 |
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| Location: UNIT - Westside Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Bannock, Power. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The proposed project area is located in southeastern Idaho, on the northern portion of the Bannock Range, just south of Pocatello, Idaho. | |||||
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Mink Creek Beaver Restoration Project CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
In Progress: Scoping Start 08/02/2021 |
Expected:09/2021 |
09/2021 |
Chris Colt 208-236-7506 Christopher.Colt@usda.gov |
| Description: Install Beaver Dam Analogs and Post-assisted Log Structures in select locations to facilitate beaver re-colonization and encourage their presence in the watershed. In their absence, mimic beaver activities on the landscape to improve riparian areas.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60603 |
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| Location: UNIT - Westside Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Bannock. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Project area located approximately 8 air miles southwest of Pocatello, Idaho. | |||||
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Portneuf Power Line Rebuild CE |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 12/2024 |
Expected:02/2025 | 06/2025 |
Benjamin Swaner 000-000-0000 Benjamin.Swaner@usda.gov |
| Description: WES69 is an existing but expired authorized permit with line in place serving the Forest Service Admin site and group site as well as delivering power to private citizens living in the area. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Westside Ranger District. STATE - Idaho. COUNTY - Bannock. LEGAL - Not Applicable. East Mink Creek Corridor, T8S R34E S24 & 26,. | |||||
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