Gallon Ltr: Cape Breton Threatened by Oil Exploration Via NY Transfer News * All the News That Doesn't Fit ************************************************************* THE GALLON ENVIRONMENT LETTER 506 Victoria Ave., Montreal, Quebec H3Y 2R5 Ph: (514) 369-0230, Fax (514) 369-3282 Email cibe@web.net Vol. 6, No. 3, Feb 11, 2002 ************************************************************* CANADA OIL EXPLORATION BEING CONSIDERED OFF THE COAST OF CAPE BRETON Canada and Nova Scotia plan to allow exploration for oil and natural gas off the coast of Cape Breton and Cape Breton's national park and wilderness area. In the Summer of 2000 a permit was granted covering 600,000 acres of seabed, from the western shoreline of Cape Breton towards Prince Edward Island in the southern Gulf of St. Lawrence, to allow Corridor Resources exploration rights for oil and gas. Some of the area is just offshore from sensitive waters and parkland in Cape Breton. Percy Hayne, chair of the Gulf of Nova Scotia Fleet Planning Board said that, "we are demanding that the federal government exercise its legislated authority to protect our sensitive fishing grounds from oil exploration." He further stated that, "There's been no proper environmental assessment. Just a decision by unelected members of the Canada/Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board to proceed before identifying what is at stake for the ecology and economy of Nova Scotia and the southern Gulf of St. Lawrence." Fishermen's organization have been joined by the Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Chiefs representing all First Nations in the Maritimes, as well as by environmental groups, tourism operators, the local clergy, and other interested citizens to express their concern about the oil exploration. They have formed a coalition, Save Our Seas and Shores (SOS) to oppose the shoreline permits on both sides of Cape Breton Island. "It is essential that native and non-native fishers and communities unite to protect our environment and our fishery," said Mi'kmaq spokesman Allister Marshall. "The Fisheries Resource Conservation Council has already recommended to the federal Minister of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) that no exploration activity be allowed in the entire Gulf of St. Lawrence until independent study through a transparent process is done to determine the short and long term negative effects of blasting and drilling on sensitive fish stocks and the ecosystem," noted Elizabeth May, Executive Director of the Sierra Club of Canada. "The Minister must face the fact that one federal law, the Canada/Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord, completely undercuts the Minister's responsibility to protect marine biodiversity under Canada's Oceans Act." SOS Coalition spokesperson Mary Gorman summed up the fishermen's concerns, "This is an inshore, coastal permit, totally different from what the industry is dealing with on the Scotian shelf at Sable Island. This places an annual billion dollar renewable fishing industry employing 20,000 people in the southern Gulf of St. Lawrence in serious jeopardy." Gorman stated that, "from our research, it is clear that even the exploration phase with seismic air guns can kill and disturb fish and other marine life, such as whales and migrating stocks that don't return. The 'produced' (contaminated) waters from drilling is also toxic to fish."For more information contac Elizabeth May, Executive Director, Sierra Club Canada, ph. 902-235-2584, Mary Gorman/Percy Hayne: 902-926-2128 or cel:(902)928-8558, Alastair Marshall:(902)535-2426. * * * RFP ISSUED FOR SENSITIVITY STUDY FOR OIL EXPLORATION OFF THE COAST OF CAPE BRETON The Environmental Studies Research Funds (ESRF) based in Calgary, and a part of the Dept of Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), issued a request for proposal (Solicitation No: ESRF-003) entitled, "Identification of Ecologically and Commercially Important Areas in the Souther Gulf of the St. Lawrence." The study will be used to support the compilation of information to identify commercially and ecologically important areas in the southern Gulf of St. Lawrence south of 470N. In June 1999, the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board (C-NSOPB) issued 19 exploration licenses, one of which was for 250,000 hectares in the southern Gulf of St. Lawrence off western Cape Breton to Corridor Resources Ltd. An initial strategic environmental assessment identified several important fishery areas, however a greater level of effort is required to support a more thorough evaluation of environmental constraints in the southern Gulf. This will also provide the C-NSOPB, and Canada's National Energy Board (NEB), and the Canada-Newfoundland Offshore Petroleum Board with useful baseline information for the environmental assessment of subsequent project proposals. The Environmental Studies Research Funds (ESRF) was established under the Canada Petroleum Resources Act administered by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan). ESRF is designed, "to finance environmental and social studies pertaining to the manner in which, and the terms and conditions under which, exploration, development and production activities on frontier lands under this Act or any other Act of Parliament, should be conducted." All enquiries are to be directed to Kym Hopper-Smith, Contract Authority, Ph. (403) 299-3890, fax (403) 299-2770. For more information contact Andre d'Entremont, Advisor - Environmental Affairs, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, 6th Floor, TD Centre, 1791 Barrington St., Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3K9, Fax: 902-422-1799, Tel: 902-496-0742, Email adentremont@cnsopb.ns.ca * * * LIMITATIONS TO THE CAPE BRETON OIL HEARING The Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board (CNSOPB) terms of reference for the public review of the Cape Breton oil and gas exploration leases (nos. 2364, 2365, & 2368) are limited. One commissioner will decide everything, instead of a panel of several commissioners. There is no intervenor funding for the underfunded citizens' groups and local communities who cannot raise that kind of money for researching and putting forward their concerns regarding protection of the environment and the commercial fishery in the area. Also, the single commissioner's work is time limited. The commissioner will be appointed by the CNSOPB, which is both a promoter and a regulator of oil and gas, a direct conflict of interest. The Commissioner is expected to complete his work and report no later than 250 days from the confirmation of the date of the hearing. All the hearings, all the evidence, and all the commissioner's deliberations and writing will be limited by the government to just 250 days. That is not enough time. The CNSOPB is under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (CEAA). Contact Greg Egilsson, Save our Sea (shore) Coalition (SOS), No Rigs on Georges Bank, PO Box 1803, Pictou, Nova Scotia B0K 1H0, Ph. 902-485-4415, fax 902 485-1729, email egilsson@north.nsis.com , Visit the website at http://north.nsis.com/~egilsson/hereeither.htm . See the Sierra Club brief on the Cape Breton oil exploration at http://www.sierraclub.ca/national/oil-and-gas-exploration/marine-impacts-scc.pdf * * * OIL INDUSTRY NOT RUSHING TO OPEN WEST COAST EXPLORATION The oil and gas industry isn't clamouring to exploit B.C. offshore reserves, the CEO of Westcoast Energy said. Bob Reid made his observation at a Vancouver seminar on the future of developing B.C's oil and gas reserves organized by Western Policy Consultants Inc. -- a lobby group that represents the energy industry. He said federal and provincial issues of jurisdiction would have to be settled as well as territorial claims to the area by First Nations. Source, Vancouver Sun October 3, 2001. See the full story at http://www.canada.com/vancouver/vancouversun/story.asp?id={DC53EE21-2F44-434C-8EF7-671DD4F531E1} * * * BCNI ARGUES AGAINST SIGNING THE KYOTO PROTOCOL The Business Council on National Issues (BCNI) continues its anti-environmental stand on climate change. At one time its senior member, John Dillon, appeared to be a strong advocate for environmental protection. What happened? The following is a quote from a speech given by BCNI's President, Tom d'Aquino to the federal government in Ottawa. " We must be equally vigilant in avoiding regulatory or legislative action that discourages investment or adds to business costs. In particular, Canada should not make any decision on ratification of the Kyoto Protocol on climate change without a clear understanding of what additional costs consumers, industry and governments would have to bear. Especially at a time of falling prices for many of Canada's energy-intensive exports, we must be careful not to impose new burdens on Canadian companies that would not be faced by competitors abroad." Source, "Beyond September 11: A Time for Prudence, Creativity and Unity of Purpose," A presentation to the Standing Committee on Finance, House of Commons, Parliament of Canada by Thomas d'Aquino, President and Chief Executive of the Business Council on National Issues (BCNI), September 25, 2001. For more information contact, John R. Dillon, Vice President, Environment and Legal Counsel, Business Council on National Issues, 90 Sparks Street, Suite 806, Ottawa K1P 5B4, Tel: (613) 238-3727, Fax (613) 236-8679, E-mail jdillon@bcni.com , Visit their website at http://www.bcni.com * * * MCGILL UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENT (MSE) TO HOST DR. WANGARI MUTA MAATHAI The head of the McGill School of Environment, Dr. Peter Brown, announces that Dr. Wangari Muta Maathai will be a guest speaker at the McGill University Macdonald campus. She will speak on Reforestation and Conservation of the Environment 1:30-2:30 p.m. on February 11 in Room R2-046. MSE students can meet Dr. Maathai at a reception at the Presbyterian College, 3495 University Ave., Montreal on February 12, 2002, between 4 and 5 p.m. Please RSVP with Christina at ph. (514) 398-2827. Beatty Lecture:"Standing up for the Environment" February 12 6 pm Leacock 132. Dr. Wangari Maathai is internationally renowned for standing up for human rights, democracy and the environment. She has done so often in the face of violence and intimidation. She founded the Green Belt Movement in Kenya in 1977. This movement is a grassroots organization which fights deforestation and desertification by helping local inhabitants plant trees. She has been very active in the National Council of Women of Kenya and was the Chair for several years. She is the winner the prestigious Goldman Prize. Also, she was the Chair of the Environment Liaison Centre International (ELCI) based in Nairobi, Kenya (1978 to 1980) as an NGO watchdog of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). For more information contact Marguerite Prince, McGill School of Environment, 3534 University, Montreal, Quebec H3A 2A7, tel: (514) 398-5954, fax: (514) 398-1643, e-mail: mprince@mse.mcgill.ca . * * * NEW CANADIAN CORPORATE ENVIRONMENTAL AWARDS Some of Canada's most influential and respected corporations are being considered for recognition at the first annual GLOBE Awards for Environmental Excellence, presented by The Globe and Mail and the GLOBE Foundation of Canada in Vancouver, B.C. "The GLOBE Awards for Environmental Excellence are designed to recognize Canadian companies that have achieved environmental distinction" says Dr. John Wiebe, President and CEO of the GLOBE Foundation of Canada. "This new award series will honour corporations that have turned environmental leadership into a competitive advantage with real benefits in terms of share value, efficiency and technological innovation". Businesses with a track record of environmental innovation are encouraged to enter the Awards for Environmental Excellence in one of four categories: (1) the Corporate Competitiveness Award; (2) the Corporate Award for Technology Innovation and/or Application; (3) the Industry Award for Environmental Performance; and, (4) the Industry Award for Export Performance. The appointment of an Awards Panel of eminent business and environmental leaders will be announced shortly. Submissions will be eligible for consideration until February 15, 2002. The awards will be presented as the highlight of the GLOBE 2002 closing Gala Dinner at The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver on Friday, March 15, 2002. GLOBE 2002 will be held in Vancouver, Canada March 13 - 15, 2002. For more information contact Renee Iversen, Media Relations Co-ordinator, The Globe Foundation, ph. 604-666-5833, email renee.iversen@globe.ca . For detailed criteria please visit the Globe Foundation website at http://www.GLOBE2002.com . * * * DRAFT POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN FOR DICHLOROMETHANE GAZETTED IN CANADA Environment Canada is in the process of developing a notice under Part 4 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 requiring the preparation and implementation of pollution prevention plans for dichloromethane. This notice will be published in the Canada Gazette Part I and will target five industry sectors: aircraft paint stripping; flexible polyurethane foam blowing; pharmaceuticals; industrial cleaning; and, adhesives formulation. A Working Document outlining proposed pollution prevention planning requirements for dichloromethane was prepared for stakeholder review and comment. Individuals are asked to send their written comments on the Working Document and related schedules to Jacinthe Girard, National Office of Pollution Prevention by February 15, 2002. Contact information and the Working Document may be found at http://www.ec.gc.ca/CEPARegistry/participation/cepap2plan1.cfm . Source, If you wish to contribute to this information service email info@c2p2online.com or fax: 519-337-3486. Source, Canadian Centre for Pollution Prevention, 100 Charlotte Street Sarnia, Ontario N7T 4R2, ph. 519-337-3423, Fax: 519-337-3486, email deb@c2p2online.com . Visit their website at http://www.c2p2online.com . * * * LETTER TO THE EDITOR - SOFTWOOD LUMBER, YOU'RE WRONG Dear Editor, I am no expert on softwood lumber but even on cursory reading of your last Gallon Environment Letter on the softwood lumber trade dispute is full of logical holes which you could drive a logging truck through. Many of the websites referred to are outdated (dealing mainly with the historical cases, which have all been resolved in Canada's favour in the end). And the strident environmentalist accusations of subsidies in BC also miss the point. Among the non-sequiturs: - Canadian policy has resulted in greater selling of raw logs and export of processing jobs: this is nonsense. The US actions are restricted precisely to lumber because at present BC restricts log exports (further down another article contradicts the earlier para by pointing out that the US Dept of Commerce claimed some time ago that log export restrictions could be construed to be a "subsidy"). I.e. provincial governments are trying to maintain domestic processing jobs as the environmentalists suggest but US Dept of Commerce claims this is countervail able. So who is the bad guy here? - Subsidies to pulp and paper mills have been instrumental in determination of countervail. This doesn't seem right as only lumber is countervailed. The subsidies to certain pulp and paper mills are certainly contestable as of dubious economic value, but have nothing to do with the softwood lumber countervail. BC stumpage rates vary and have been cut below statutory levels: this appears to reflect a misunderstanding of the economic principles. The stumpage rates are meant to reflect resource rents, which of course vary with highly volatile market prices (but note they vary much less than if they were entirely market-driven). In the wake of the Asian crisis in 1998, softwood lumber prices went completely thru the floor. Rents (hence log values) everywhere plummeted, including in the US. BC stumpage reduction was entirely consistent. There are doubtless arguments on both sides, and there are certainly failings in BC forestry policy, but it is only after scrolling down to the very bottom of the newsletter that there is any reference to solid economic analysis of the issues, and that concludes that there are subsidies in both the US and Canadian systems, and no real economic merit in any of the countervail arguments. The fact that Canadian provinces use administrative mechanisms and elaborate tenure allocation systems on Crown land, rather than market bidding or private land ownership, to set resource rents is basically a matter of resource policy. Canadian subsidies turn up in resource tenure / rent side, US subsidies mostly on the tax and infrastructure side. What most galls me is that the US can use its trade laws to dictate that Canadian natural resource policy should be revised to conform to US norms. That seems to me the real issue which people ought to be getting worked up about. Sincerely, Dr. Stephen R. Tyler, Community-Based Resource Management, University of Victoria, email styler@idrc.ca * * * LETTER TO THE EDITOR RE: SOFTWOOD LUMBER Dear Editor, Thank you for an excellent and comprehensive issue on softwood lumber subsidies in Canada. I would like to point out, however, that the Castle-Crown Wilderness Coalition is an active Canadian NGO based in Pincher Creek, Alberta (not in Idaho) and is focused on the protection and restoration of the Castle Wilderness which adjoins Waterton Park on the north and is a crucial part of the Crown of the Continent ecosystem (which centers on Waterton in Canada and Glacier National Park in Montana). Mike Sawyer is the author of the report referenced in your piece. More on CCWC can be found at http://www.ccwc.ab.ca; office contact info is Best wishes, Judy Huntley, email office@ccwc.ab.ca , or ph. 403 627 5059. * * * STRATOS DOES CANADIAN ANALYSIS OF CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING Stratos Inc., an environmental consulting firm based in Ottawa, recently released the report entitled, "Stepping Forward: Corporate Sustainability Reporting in Canada". It presents the results of the first in-depth analysis of corporate sustainability reporting in Canada based on criteria that reflect emerging international norms for public reporting. Stratos launched this initiative to: Assess current sustainability reporting practices and compare them against international norms and best practices; promote improved sustainability reporting among companies already reporting and increase the number of companies reporting to the public on environmental, social and economic issues; and, to engage report users to better identify their information needs and expectations of corporations, among them employees and labour organizations, communities and NGOs, and the investment community. For more information contact Julie Pezzack, Stratos Inc., email jpezzack@stratos-sts.com . The full report is available free-of-charge on the Stratos web site at http://www.stratos-sts.com under "Our Publications." * * * IDRC OFFERS GRADUATE RESEARCH AWARDS The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) based in Ottawa is holding the following awards competitions for graduate students. The first is the John G. Bene Fellowship in Community Forestry. The deadline for receipt of complete applications is March 1, 2002. Details can be found on the following Internet Site: http//www.idrc.ca/awards/ebeneinf.html . The second is the Canadian Window on International Development Awards. The deadline for receipt of complete applications is April 1, 2002. Details can be found on the following Internet Site: http//www.idrc.ca/awards/windowe.html . The third is the IDRC Doctoral Research Awards. The deadline for receipt of complete applications is May 13, 2002. Details can be found on the following Internet Site: http://www.idrc.ca/awards/eycrinfo.html . * * * PEMBINA RELEASES NEW GENUINE PROGRESS INDICATOR REPORTS FOR ALBERTA The Pembina Institute based in Drayton Valley, Alberta, has released several new Genuine Progress Indicator (GPI) reports in its series on Genuine Progress Indicators for Alberta. GPI provides a better economic indicator of progress than the flawed Gross Domestic Product (GDP) now currently being used by governments and accounting firms like Arthur Andersen. All reports and summaries can be downloaded at no charge from www.pembina.org/green/gpi. Coil-bound copies of the Trends report and the 51 summaries can be purchased from the Pembina Institute for a cost of $42.75, which includes shipping, handling and GST. Call 1-800-884-3515 to order. Pembina Institute's monthly electronic newsletter. The Pembina Institute is an independent, citizen-based think tank and activist organization. We seek to ensure environmental protection through research and education; practical technological solutions and advice to businesses, individuals and communities; and effective development and advocacy of environmentally-sound public policy. Pembina-News will update you once a month on new publications, reports, news releases, feature events and more. For more information contact Mark Anielski, Pembina Institute at email marka@pembina.org. There are now 18 GPI technical reports available from our website at http://www.pembina.org/green/gpi/, * * * MOE ISSUES NEW STRICT AIR POLLUTION RULES FOR ONTARIO'S ELECTRICITY SECTOR Starting January 1, 2002, fossil fuel power plants in Ontario are being subject to stringent new caps on their emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and sulphur dioxide (SO2). Both gases are air pollutants and chief contributors to smog and acid rain in the province. "In preparation for the opening of Ontario's electricity market in May, this New Year's Day brings tough emissions limits for our power stations," said Environment Minister Elizabeth Witmer. "This means cleaner power generation and cleaner air for the people of Ontario." Under the new emissions caps, Ontario Power Generation's six fossil fuel stations will have to limit their total 2002 NOx emissions to 36 kilotonnes (kt), and their SO2 emissions to 157.5 kt. From there, the caps will be lowered gradually until 2007, when the cap for NOx will be 53 per cent lower than today, while SO2 emissions limits will drop by 25 per cent. Along with strict emissions limits, Ontario's environmental protection framework for the electricity sector also includes:. A Mandatory Emissions Monitoring and Reporting regulation, which requires the electricity sector to report on its emissions of 358 important air pollutants, including substances that cause smog, acid rain and climate change. Changes to the Environmental Assessment Act (EAA), which now applies equally to public and private sector projects. A regulation requiring the Lakeview Generating Station in Mississauga to cease burning coal by April 2005; and A new emissions reduction trading system - in effect as of January 1, 2002 - that provides all Ontario businesses and municipalities with incentives to reduce air pollution. "Our environmental protection framework for the electricity sector is only the beginning," said Witmer. "The Ontario government will continue to broaden the scope of its air quality strategy to include more sectors, industries, communities and individuals. For further information: John Steele, Communications Branch ph. (416) 314-6666. * * * MICHAEL GERBIS BECOMES NEW PRESIDENT OF THE DELPHI GROUP The Delphi Group based in Ottawa is a major contributor to the development and success of the Canadian environment industry sector. It's Chief Executive Officer, Christopher Henderson was Chairman of the Canadian Environment Industry (CEIA). The Delphi Group is one of the organizers of Canada's largest environment conference and trade show, the bi-annual Globe Conference in Vancouver, B.C. It also publishes the "Environment Business Newsletter". Michael B. Gerbis P.Eng. became the new President of the company effective January 2, 2002. For the past four years Mr. Gerbis has been Vice President with The Delphi Group with responsibility for environmental market research, clean energy, international development and technology promotion. Mr. Gerbis is trained as a professional engineer and prior to joining Delphi established an environmental management company in southern Ontario. Contact: Christopher Henderson; Email chenderson@delphi.ca . * * * NAFTA ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION GRANTS OPPORTUNITIES The North American Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) based in Montreal, has issued a call for proposals for community-based projects seeking funds from the organization's North American Fund for Environmental Cooperation (NAFEC). The fund supports grassroots environmental work that complements the CEC's own program activities. This year, grants will be awarded to projects that are related to renewable energy, energy conservation or energy efficiency. Preference will be given to projects that build on energy-related initiatives to develop other components of a sustainable economy. The 2002 grants will provide projects with a maximum of US$25,000. Further information on applying for funds, as well as a list of previous grants, may be found on the CEC web site at http://www.cec.org, under the heading 'Grants for Environmental Cooperation' or contact the CEC at 514-350-4357; E-mail: NAFEC@ccemtl.org. * * * SECOND ENVIRONMENT TRADE MISSION TO THE UN IN NEW YORK There will be a Canadian environment industry trade mission to New York February 12 and 13, 2002, to explore business opportunities with United Nations agencies on a number of specific issues including ozone depletion and climatic changes (CFC, CO2); alternate energy sources, energy efficiency, water (hydrogeology, lake pollution control, international waters); cartography, geomatics; and, biodiversity. For more information contact the World Trade Centre Montreal, Tél: 514. 849.8197 / 1.877.590.4040, email info@wtcmontreal.com . Source, CEIA's Environmental Exporters Council, EEC Business Intelligence Bulletin Vol. 6, Number 4 January 21 2002, Bulletin d'affaires du CEE Vol. 6, numero 4, le 21 Janvier 2002. The Canadian Environment Industry Association. #802-280Albert St., Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5G8, Tel 613.236.6222, Fax 613.236.6850. Email info@ceia-acie.ca . Go to the website http://www.wtcmontreal.com/un_environment * * * ATTEND THE POST-GLOBE 2002 CONFERENCE EVENT IN TORONTO One week after the very large Globe International Environment Conference and Trade Show will be held in March 2002 in Vancouver, B.C., there will be a smaller follow-up event with some of the international trade delegates from Vancouver that will be held in Toronto, Ontario March 18, 2002. The one-day event will include networking and a mini-table-top trade show at the Marriott Hotel in Toronto. The program will feature an Export Café/Networking Breakfast and a Networking Luncheon. A reception will be held that evening at the Royal Ontario Museum. Ontario companies are encouraged to attend and increase their links to international markets and contacts. The Toronto post-Globe Conference event is presented in partnership with the Ontario Environment Industry Association (ONEIA), the Ontario Ministry of the Environment (MOE), Environment Canada, Industry Canada, and the Ontario Exports Inc. A company can purchase a table top display - $250 (GST Incl.), or a one in-line 6' Draped Table Top, includes one complimentary registration to the full day - presentations, breakfast, lunch, and reception, Royal Ontario Museum for $150 (GST Incl.). On the second day, March 19, it possible that some foreign delegations will visit your environmental plant site in Ontario. For more information, contact the Ontario Environment Industry Association, 2175 Sheppard Ave. E., Suite 310, Toronto, Ontario M2J 1W8 Tel: (416) 531-7884, fax: (416) 491-1570 E-mail: info@oneia.ca . Visit the website http://www.oneia.ca * * * ATTEND THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON BUSINESS AND SOCIETY IN MONTREAL, JULY 2002 The Business & Economics Society International Conference will be held in Montreal at the Delta Montreal Hotel, July 24-29, 2002. You may participate as panel organizer, presenter of one or two papers, chair, moderator, discussant, or observer. The deadline for abstract submission and participation is March 30, 2002. All papers will pass a blind peer review process for publication consideration in the 'Global Business & Economics Review - Anthology 2002, a volume of selected papers from the Conference. 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