Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) |
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This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact. | |||||
Report Contents (click to jump to a section) : - Projects Occurring in more than one Region (excluding Nationwide) - R3 - Southwestern Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) - R3 - Southwestern Region, Kaibab National Forest, North Kaibab Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R3 - Southwestern Region, Kaibab National Forest, Tusayan Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R3 - Southwestern Region, Kaibab National Forest, Williams Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) | |||||
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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Designation of Energy Corridors on Federal Land in the 11 Western States EIS |
- Minerals and Geology - Land management planning |
In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 11/08/2007 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 09/2008 |
Expected:11/2008 |
12/2008 |
Peter Gaulke 202-205-1521 pgaulke@fs.fed.us |
Description: In accordance with Sec 368 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, "...The Sec of Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Energy and Interior, in consultation with FERC, States, tribal or local units of government shall designate energy corridors on federal land.
Web Link: http://corridoreis.anl.gov/ |
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Location: UNIT - Fernan Ranger District, Butte Ranger District, Jefferson Ranger District, Missoula Ranger District, Superior Ranger District, Norwood Ranger District, Ouray Ranger District, Yampa Ranger District, Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District, Clear Creek Ranger District, Sulphur Ranger District, Nogales Ranger District, Williams Ranger District, Tusayan Ranger District, Chino Valley Ranger District, Cave Creek Ranger District, Payson Ranger District, Tonto Basin Ranger District, Pine Valley Ranger District, Beaver Ranger District, Carson Ranger District, Ely Ranger District, Spanish Fork Ranger District, Los Angeles River, Descanso Ranger District, Mount Whitney Ranger District, Hat Creek Ranger District, Big Valley Ranger District, Doublehead Ranger District, Cajon Ranger District, Yolla Bolla Ranger District, Mt. Shasta Ranger District, McCloud Ranger District, Yuba River Ranger District, Truckee Ranger District, Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District, Bly Ranger District, Lakeview Ranger District, Paisley Ranger District, Skykomish Ranger District, North Fork John Day Ranger District, Cle Elum Ranger District, Ogden Ranger District, Silver Lake Ranger District, Ninemile Ranger District, Black Mesa Ranger District, Mesa Ranger District, Flaming Gorge Ranger District, Bridgeport Ranger District, Ruby Mountains Ranger District, Trabuco Ranger District, Mono Ranger District, Goosenest Ranger District, Devils Garden Ranger District, Hayfork Ranger District, American River Ranger District, North Bend Ranger District, Dillon Ranger District, Gunnison Ranger District, Heber Ranger District, Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers, Mad River Ranger District, Mt. Hood National Forest All Units, Entiat Ranger District, Wenatchee River Ranger District, Mancos/Dolores Ranger District, Dubois Ranger District, Chiloquin Ranger District, Salida Ranger District, Washington Office (National Headquarter). STATE - Wyoming, Washington, Utah, Oregon, New Mexico, Nevada, Montana, Idaho, Colorado, California, Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Gila, Maricopa, Navajo, Santa Cruz, Yavapai, Humboldt, Inyo, Lassen, Los Angeles, Modoc, Mono, Nevada, Orange, Placer, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Trinity, Chaffee, Clear Creek, Dolores, Grand, Gunnison, La Plata, Montezuma, Montrose, Ouray, Routt, San Miguel, Clark, Kootenai, Shoshone, Beaverhead, Jefferson, Mineral, Missoula, Silver Bow, Elko, Lyon, Mineral, Washoe, White Pine, Clackamas, Columbia, Crook, Deschutes, Hood River, Jackson, Jefferson, Klamath, Lake, Umatilla, Union, Wasco, Beaver, Carbon, Daggett, Emery, Garfield, Grand, Iron, Juab, Kane, Millard, Piute, San Juan, Sanpete, Sevier, Tooele, Uintah, Utah, Wasatch, Washington, Weber, Chelan, King, Kittitas, Snohomish, Natrona, Sweetwater. LEGAL - 11 Western States, excluding Alaska & Hawaii. 11 western states (Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming). | |||||
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R3 - Southwestern Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) |
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Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
Drake Flagstone Quarries EA |
- Minerals and Geology |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 03/2009 |
Expected:07/2009 | 08/2009 |
Frances Alvarado 760-873-2455 falvarado@fs.fed.us |
Description: Removal of flagstone from quarries on the Chino Ranger District on the Prescott National Forest (PNF) and adjacent Williams Ranger District on the Kaibab National Forest (KNF). | |||||
Location: UNIT - Williams Ranger District, Chino Valley Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - T19N, R1E, sections 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 23, 26, 27, 35; T19N, R2E, sections 19, 20, 30; T20N, R1E, sections 19, 29, 30, 32, 33, 34. approximately 22 air miles NE of Chino Valley, AZ. | |||||
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Kaibab National Forest, North Kaibab Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R3 - Southwestern Region | ||||
Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
Fredonia HS Boosters Club Walk / Run Event CE |
- Recreation management | Completed | Actual: 07/28/2008 | 08/2008 |
Steve Martinet 928-643-8163 smartinet@fs.fed.us |
Description: Recreational walk/run event | |||||
Location: UNIT - North Kaibab Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - T36N,R1W,sec25, 26, & 36; T37N, R1E, sec 31; T38N, R1E, sec 6. NFSR 22. | |||||
Horse Springs Trail Reconstruction CE |
- Recreation management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2008 |
Expected:12/2008 | 04/2009 |
Steve Martinet 928-643-8163 smartinet@fs.fed.us |
Description: Relocate approximately 1500 feet of existing trail for public and resource protection. | |||||
Location: UNIT - North Kaibab Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - T38N, R3W, section 26. Horse Springs drainage in the Kanab Creek Wilderness, North Kaibab Ranger District. | |||||
Jacob Ryan Vegetation Management EA |
- Fuels management - Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
In Progress: Scoping Start 12/06/2007 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 11/2008 |
Expected:12/2008 |
03/2009 |
Glenn Allison 928-643-8143 gtallison@fs.fed.us |
Description: Perform vegetation treatments (prescribed burning, and tree cutting to achieve desired forest structure) on approximately 27,500 acres around Jacob Lake in Northern Arizona. | |||||
Location: UNIT - North Kaibab Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Townships 38, 39 and 40 North; Ranges 1, 2, & 3 East and 1 West. North Kaibab Ranger District - Around Jacob Lake. | |||||
North Kaibab Travel Management Project EA |
- Road management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 03/2009 |
Expected:09/2009 | 11/2009 |
Kevin Larkin 928-643-8135 klarkin@fs.fed.us |
Description: Identify and establish a motorized road system on the North Kaibab Ranger District and publish a motorized vehicle use map | |||||
Location: UNIT - North Kaibab Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Townships 34 North through 40 North, Ranges 1 East through 5 East and 1 West through 3 West. North Kaibab Ranger District, Kaibab National Forest. | |||||
Plateau Facility Fire Protection Project EA |
- Fuels management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 02/2009 |
Expected:09/2009 | 11/2009 |
Glenn Allison 928-643-8143 gtallison@fs.fed.us |
Description: Fuels reduction project at multiple sites on the North Kaibab Plateau | |||||
Location: UNIT - North Kaibab Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Townships 34 North through 40 North, Ranges 1East through 5 East and 1 West through 3 West. North Kaibab Ranger District, Kaibab National Forest. | |||||
VT Communications Site CE |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Steve Martinet 928-643-8163 smartinet@fs.fed.us |
Description: Upgrade existing communications equipment, install new building and tower. | |||||
Location: UNIT - North Kaibab Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - T35N, R2E, section 26, SWSE. VT area, North Kaibab Ranger District. | |||||
Warm Fire Recovery project EIS |
- Fuels management - Forest products |
In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 02/29/2008 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 11/2008 |
Expected:11/2008 |
02/2009 |
Lois Pfeffer 307-754-8197 lpfeffer@fs.fed.us |
Description: Recover the economic value from burned timber; reforest burned conifer stands and move toward longer-term desired conditions; breakl up fuel continuity in the burned area.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/kai |
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Location: UNIT - North Kaibab Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Near Jacob lake Arizona within the Warm Fire Area. Kaibab National Forest, North Kaibab Ranger District. | |||||
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Kaibab National Forest, Tusayan Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R3 - Southwestern Region | ||||
Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
Airport Fuels Reduction Project CE |
- Fuels management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 11/09/2008 |
Expected:01/2009 |
06/2009 |
Heather McRae 928-635-8232 hmcrae@fs.fed.us |
Description: WUI project adjacent to GCNP Airport and south of community of Tusayan. | |||||
Location: UNIT - Tusayan Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - T30N, R2E, Sections 14, 15, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 33, and 34. West of Hwy 64 and adjacent to GCNP Airport, south of community of Tusayan; 3,059 acres. | |||||
Arizona Trail, GCNP Connection CE |
- Recreation management | Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
Joel McCurry 928-635-8219 jmccurry@fs.fed.us |
Description: Construct 0.5 miles of trail from Highway 64 underpass to Grand Canyon National Park boundary; on west side of highway. | |||||
Location: UNIT - Tusayan Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - T30N, R2E, Section 13. 500 feet west of Highway 64 across from Tusayan Ranger District admin site and just south of GCNP SR entrance. | |||||
DIR Uranium Exploratory Drilling Project EA |
- Minerals and Geology |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 11/2008 |
Expected:10/2009 | 02/2010 |
Thomas Mutz 928-635-5661 tmutz@fs.fed.us |
Description: DIR Exploration, Inc. proposes to drill a maximum of 20 separate exploratory drill holes distributed over 7 different claims, or project areas. | |||||
Location: UNIT - Tusayan Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - T27N, R4E, Sec. 6; T28N, R3E, Sec. 10; T28N, R4E, Sec. 12; T29N, R2E, Sec.13; T29N, R3E, Sec. 15, 26 & 30. Claims are generally located at the southern end of the Tusayan District on both sides of Hwy 64. | |||||
Greenway Trail Construction CE |
- Recreation management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2009 |
Expected:06/2009 | 07/2009 |
Liz Schuppert 928-635-8367 lschuppert@fs.fed.us |
Description: Construct a non-motorized trail connecting the Arizona Trail to Grand Canyon National Park | |||||
Location: UNIT - Tusayan Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - T30N R2E S13. Tusayan Ranger District , extending from the existing Arizona Trail to the south entrance station of Grand Canyon National Park. | |||||
Highway 64/180 Wireless Communication Sites Project EA |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
John Brown 740-534-6500 jwbrown@fs.fed.us |
Description: Commnet Four Corners, LLC proposes to construct two 150' high communications towers and support facilities on east side of HWY 64/180 corridor on the Tusayan Ranger District in order to provide improved wireless communications services in local area.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/kai/ |
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Location: UNIT - Tusayan Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - North site w/i SW1/4 of SE1/4, Sec 12, T29N, R2E; 2 alternate sites for south site: Option A w/i NE1/4 of SW1/4, Sec 13, T28N, R2E; Option B w/i NE1/4 of NW1/4, Sec 1, T28N, R2E. On east side of Highway 64/180 corridor and adjacent to the APS power line on the Tusayan Ranger District. | |||||
Navajo Transmission Project EIS |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Liz Schuppert 928-635-8367 lschuppert@fs.fed.us |
Description: Issue a ROD for the Kaibab NF portion of the EIS issued in August 1997 by Western Power Admin. of the USDE. The project would approve construction of a 500 KV powerline across the Tusayan RD. | |||||
Location: UNIT - Tusayan Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. Kaibab National Forest, Tusayan Ranger District. | |||||
Russell Project CE |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Heather McRae 928-635-8232 hmcrae@fs.fed.us |
Description: Non-commercial thinning and burning on appox. 2500 acres. | |||||
Location: UNIT - Tusayan Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - T29N, R5E. Along both sides of FR 311 between FR's 310 and 320. | |||||
Tusayan Parking Lot Construction EA |
- Recreation management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2009 |
Expected:06/2009 | 05/2010 |
Liz Schuppert 928-635-8367 lschuppert@fs.fed.us |
Description: Construct a shuttle bus parking lot on the Tusayan Ranger District just north of Tusayan for Grand Canyon National Park. | |||||
Location: UNIT - Tusayan Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - T30N, R2E, Section 24, and T30N, R2E, Section 13. Parking lot: Just North of the IMAX theater. | |||||
Tusayan Travel Management EA |
- Road management - Watershed management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 05/03/2006 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 12/2008 |
Expected:04/2009 |
09/2009 |
Charlotte Minor 928-635-8271 cminor@fs.fed.us |
Description: Evaluate the transportation system for the Tusayan Ranger District in conjunction with the Travel Management Rule | |||||
Location: UNIT - Tusayan Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - District-wide. Tusayan Ranger District, Kaibab National Forest. | |||||
VANE Minerals Uranium Exploratory Drilling Project EIS |
- Minerals and Geology |
In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 10/10/2008 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 09/2009 |
Expected:09/2009 |
03/2010 |
Thomas Mutz 928-635-5661 tmutz@fs.fed.us |
Description: The project proposal would conduct exploratory drilling at 24 different sites | |||||
Location: UNIT - Tusayan Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - Townships 27, 28, and 29 North; and Ranges 2, 3, and 4 East. Tusayan Ranger District. | |||||
X-Fire Hazard tree Removal CE |
- Road management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2009 |
Expected:07/2009 | 09/2009 |
Heather McRae 928-635-8232 hmcrae@fs.fed.us |
Description: Hazard trees removal along forest roads that were damaged during the x fire. The purpose is public safety. | |||||
Location: UNIT - Tusayan Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - T30 N, R3E, Sections 27, 28, 29, 33. Near the Ten X Campground in Tusayan, east of HWY 64. | |||||
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Kaibab National Forest, Williams Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R3 - Southwestern Region | ||||
Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
Aspen Restoration Project CE |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 03/2009 |
Expected:09/2009 | 12/2009 |
Jeffrey Waters 928-635-5627 jwaters@fs.fed.us |
Description: Protect and restore aspen stands by thinning competing conifers and protecting regenerating aspen from ungulate browsing. | |||||
Location: UNIT - Williams Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. Williams Ranger District(11030701). | |||||
Bill Williams Mountain Electronic Site Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project EA |
- Fuels management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 02/2009 |
Expected:04/2009 | 07/2009 |
Joe Reinarz 928-635-5650 jreinarz@fs.fed.us |
Description: Reduce hazardous fuels on 10 acres at the top of Bill Williams Mountain to protect the electronic site. | |||||
Location: UNIT - Williams Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - T 21N R2E Sec. 17. On the top of Bill Williams Mountian, in the area around the electronic site. | |||||
Chalender Snowtel Site Installation Project CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 11/04/2008 |
Expected:02/2009 |
06/2009 |
Michael Hannemann 928-527-8262 mhannemann@fs.fed.us |
Description: Install one automated snow telemetry site to collect hydrometeorolological data, including an instrument shelter, precipitation gage, antenna tower, hypolon snow pillow, and fence. | |||||
Location: UNIT - Williams Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - T22N, R3E, Section 27. 5 miles east of the Hwy 64 and I-40 Jct, on the north side of Beacon Hill. | |||||
Community Tank Grassland Restoration Project EA |
- Fuels management - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/30/2006 |
Expected:03/2009 |
06/2009 |
Mark Herron 928-635-5644 mherron@fs.fed.us |
Description: Improve meadow/ open savannah conditions by reducing pine stocking to stimulate grass and forb development. Work will include slash disposal and prescribed burning to maintain open conditions. Work will enhance antelope habitat. | |||||
Location: UNIT - Williams Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - T23N R4E Sec. 1,2,3,10,11. Williams Ranger District, Kaibab National Forest. | |||||
Double A and Corva Grazing Allotment Project EA |
- Grazing management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 12/2008 |
Expected:09/2009 | 11/2009 |
Michael Hannemann 928-527-8262 mhannemann@fs.fed.us |
Description: Reauthorize grazing on the Double A and Corva Allotments | |||||
Location: UNIT - Williams Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. Northwest corner of the Williams Ranger District. | |||||
Ida Grassland Maintenance Project CE |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/28/2008 |
Expected:09/2008 |
10/2008 |
Jeffrey Waters 928-635-5627 jwaters@fs.fed.us |
Description: Maintain and improve grassland conditions for pronghorn antelope and other grassland wildlife species by thinning junipers that are invading existing grassland. Project area will be approximately 12,500 acres. | |||||
Location: UNIT - Williams Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - T25N R4E Sec. 1-3, 10-15, 20-28, 34-36; T24N R4E Sec. 1-4, 9-12, 15-16, 21-22, 27-28. Williams Ranger District, Kaibab NF, Coconino County, Arizona. | |||||
Kaibab Campground Capital Improvement Project EA |
- Recreation management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 09/2008 |
Expected:11/2008 | 01/2009 |
Deirdre McLaughlin 928-635-5662 damclaughlin@fs.fed.us |
Description: Expand and improve camping and day-use facities at the Kaibab Lake campground | |||||
Location: UNIT - Williams Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - T 22 N R2 E portions of Sections 14 and 15. Approximately 3 miles NEof the City of Williams, off Forest Rd 47, west of Hwy 64, about 1.5 miles north of I-40. | |||||
McCracken Project EA |
- Fuels management - Forest products |
In Progress: Scoping Start 09/12/2008 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 02/2009 |
Expected:05/2009 |
08/2009 |
Mark Herron 928-635-5644 mherron@fs.fed.us |
Description: Vegetation Management and Fuels Reduction Project | |||||
Location: UNIT - Williams Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. Williams Ranger District, project area is south of Williams and I-40. | |||||
Williams Target Range EA |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 08/16/2006 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 10/2008 |
Expected:11/2008 |
01/2009 |
Deirdre McLaughlin 928-635-5662 damclaughlin@fs.fed.us |
Description: Reissue a permit to authorize the City of Williams to operate and maintain the Williams Shooting Range for law enforcement qualifications and occaision special events. | |||||
Location: UNIT - Williams Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - T22N, R2E. Approximately one mile NE of the City of Williams. | |||||
Williams Travel Management EA |
- Road management - Watershed management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Heritage resource management - Recreation management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/01/2008 |
Expected:01/2009 |
09/2009 |
Martie Schramm 906-643-7900 ext. 157 mschramm@fs.fed.us |
Description: Identification and designation of a transportation system that provides safe and efficient forest access in compliance with 36 CFR 212. | |||||
Location: UNIT - Williams Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - T 19-26 N, R 1-3 W and R1-5E. Project applies to the entire Williams Ranger District of the Kaibab National Forest , approximately a 20-mile radius around the City of Williams, AZ. | |||||
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