DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Federal Funds

For expenses necessary for the departmental management of the Department of Commerce provided for by law, including not to exceed $4,500 for official reception and representation, [$57,000,000: Provided, That the Secretary of Commerce shall establish a task force on job repatriation and manufacturing growth and shall produce a report on related incentive strategies and implementation plans] $56,000,000. (Department of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2012.)

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The Salaries and Expenses account funds Executive Direction, which provides policy oversight for the Department, and Departmental Staff Services, which oversees the day-to-day operations of the Department. This Budget also includes funding for BusinessUSA/CommerceConnect initiatives.

Reimbursable program._Provides a centralized collection source for special tasks or costs and their billing to users.

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For necessary expenses of the Office of Inspector General in carrying out the provisions of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.), [$26,946,000] $28,753,000. (Department of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2012.)

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The Office of Inspector General (OIG) promotes efficient and effective programs across the Department of Commerce through various analyses of bureau and Departmental programs and activities. It also works to prevent waste, fraud and abuse through audits, inspections and investigations related to Department of Commerce programs.

Performance measures._A detailed presentation of performance outcomes, related measures, and targets is found in the Department's 2013 budget.

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For expenses necessary[, including blast windows,] for the renovation and modernization of Department of Commerce facilities, [$5,000,000] $2,040,000, to remain available until expended. (Department of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2012.)

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This account funds the Commerce Department's portion of expenses associated with renovating and modernizing the Herbert C. Hoover Building. The renovation will upgrade infrastructure, remove safety hazards, and improve energy efficiency. The General Services Administration (GSA) and Commerce are each responsible for certain aspects of the project's costs. Project funding for both GSA and Commerce should occur simultaneously so that design, installation, furnishing and office relocations can be coordinated.

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This fund finances, on a reimbursable basis, Department-wide administrative functions that are more efficiently performed on a centralized basis, including general counsel, human resources, financial, procurement, and security services.

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This fund is to promote entrepreneurial business activities on a fully competitive and cost-reimbursable basis to Federal customers.

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As required by the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990, this account records the administrative expenses for this program, as well as the subsidy costs associated with the loan guarantees. The subsidy amounts are estimated on a present value basis; the administrative expenses are estimated on a cash basis. Only three loans have been made under the Steel program and no new loans have been made since 2003. All loans have been paid in full and most of the remaining unobligated balances were rescinded in FY 2012. For presentation purposes, data for the Emergency Oil and Gas Guaranteed Loan Program has been merged into the Steel account.

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The Secretary of Commerce is authorized to accept, hold, administer, and utilize gifts and bequests of property, both real and personal, for the purpose of aiding or facilitating the work of the Department of Commerce. Property and the proceeds thereof are used in accordance with the terms of the gift or bequest.

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Federal Funds

For necessary expenses of administering the economic development assistance programs as provided for by law, [$37,500,000] $37,719,000: Provided, That these funds may be used to monitor projects approved pursuant to title I of the Public Works Employment Act of 1976, title II of the Trade Act of 1974, and the Community Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1977. (Department of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2012.)

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

The administration and oversight of the Economic Development Administration's programs are carried out utilizing a network of headquarters and regional personnel who work with local organizations and leaders to identify and invest in projects that demonstrate potential for the greatest economic impact in distressed communities.

Direct program._These activities include pre-application assistance and development, application processing, and project monitoring, as well as general support functions such as economic development research, technical assistance, information dissemination, legal and environmental compliance, financial management, budgeting, and debt management.

Reimbursable program._EDA provides grant review and processing services to other Federal agencies on a reimbursable basis. Funds received cover the cost of performing this work.

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For grants for economic development assistance as provided by the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965, for trade adjustment assistance, [for the cost of loan guarantees authorized by section 26 of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 3721),] and for grants and the cost of loan guarantees authorized by section 27 of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 3722), [$220,000,000] $182,000,000, to remain available until expended; [of which $5,000,000 shall be for projects to facilitate the relocation, to the United States, of a source of employment located outside the United States; of which up to $5,000,000 shall be for loan guarantees under section 26; and] of which up to [$5,000,000] $7,000,000 shall be for the cost of loan guarantees [and grants] under such section 27: Provided, That the costs for loan guarantees, including the cost of modifying such loans, shall be as defined in section 502 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974: Provided further, That these funds for loan guarantees under such [sections 26 and] section 27 [combined] are available to subsidize total loan principal, any part of which is to be guaranteed, not to exceed [$70,000,000] $100,000,000.

[Pursuant to section 703 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act (42 U.S.C. 3233), for an additional amount for "Economic Development Assistance Programs'' for necessary expenses related to disaster relief, long-term recovery, and restoration of infrastructure in areas that received a major disaster designation in 2011 pursuant to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.), $200,000,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That such amount is designated by Congress as being for disaster relief pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(D) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985.] (Department of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2012.)

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Economic Development Assistance Programs (EDAP)._Economic Development Administration (EDA) investments are focused in six broad development assistance programs, which include: Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA), Partnership Planning (successor to Planning), Technical Assistance, 21st Century Innovation Infrastructure (successor to Public Works), Research and Evaluation, and Trade Adjustment Assistance. EDA provides grants within each of these areas to generate or retain jobs, attract new industry and private sector investment, encourage business expansion, and serve as a backstop to sudden and severe economic impacts. These investments assist communities characterized by substantial and persistent unemployment levels, low income and population growth, loss of jobs, out-migration, and long-term economic deterioration. EDA works in partnership with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, regional economic development districts, public and private non-profit organizations, Native American Tribes, and Alaska Native Villages to accomplish its mission.
In 2013, EDA will continue to place funding priority on investments that drive economic growth, enhance regional competitiveness, and diversify the regional and local economy while also seeking to target funds to our Nation's most distressed communities. Specifically, the Agency is focused on accelerating the transition to the 21st Century economy by supporting sustainable job growth and competitive communities throughout the United States. EDA's framework for these strategies is the Jobs and Innovation Partnership. Two key pillars of the Jobs and Innovation Partnership are innovation and regional collaboration. Innovation is the key to global competitiveness, new and better jobs, a resilient economy, and the attainment of national economic goals. Regional collaboration is essential for economic recovery. Regions that work together to leverage resources and use combined strengths will overcome weaknesses. EDA has strategically invested resources to support a wide array of critical infrastructure for regional innovation clusters, including science and research parks, broadband/smartgrid technology, business incubators and accelerators, high-tech shipping and logistics facilities, and workforce training centers. EDA is also working hand-in-hand with other Federal partners to promote and advance regional collaboration.
The Budget also provides $25 million to EDA for the Regional Innovation Strategies Program. The America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010 mandated the Department of Commerce to create the Regional Innovation Strategies Program to encourage innovation, regional collaboration, and regional innovation clusters. This program will support advanced job creation strategies that promote regional innovation clusters as the basic building blocks of economic development in the 21st Century.

Performance measures._A detailed presentation of the performance outcomes, measures, and targets is found in the 2013 budget submission.

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Status of Direct Loans (in millions of dollars)

As required by the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990, this account records all cash flows to and from the Government resulting from direct loans obligated and loan guarantees committed prior to 1992 for these programs. This includes: interest on loans outstanding; principal repayments from loans made under the Area Redevelopment Act, the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 as amended, and the Trade Act of 1974; and proceeds from the sale of collateral.

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Federal Funds

For expenses necessary for collecting, compiling, analyzing, preparing, and publishing statistics, provided for by law, [$253,336,000] $259,175,000: Provided, That, from amounts provided herein, funds may be used for promotion, outreach, and marketing activities. (Department of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2012.)

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The activities of this appropriation provide for the collection, compilation, and publication of a broad range of current economic, demographic, and social statistics.

Current economic statistics._These programs provide public and private sector data users with relevant, accurate, and timely national statistical profiles of every sector of the U.S. economy.

Current demographic statistics._These programs provide social and economic information on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis to inform effective public and private decision-making. The 2013 request includes a $5 million program initiative to allow the Census Bureau to expand its research and production capacities, and work in coordination with the Bureau of Labor Statistics, to supplement the official poverty measures with annual, alternative measures of poverty from the Current Population Survey. The 2013 request includes a planned reduction of $1 million within the Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP) to reflect completion of the Event History Calendar field tests.

Survey Development and Data Services._ This program funds research into survey design and estimation, time series analysis, error reduction, privacy protection and special experimental and evaluation studies.

Survey of program dynamics._This program is supported by mandatory appropriations provided by the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996, as reauthorized by the 109th Congress, to provide data necessary to determine the impact of welfare provisions.

State children's health insurance program (SCHIP)._Mandatory appropriations provided by the Medicare, Medicaid, and State Children's Health Insurance Program Balanced Budget Refinement Act of 1999, as reauthorized by the 111th Congress, support data collection by the Current Population Survey (CPS) on the number of low-income children who do not have health insurance coverage. Data from this enhanced survey are used in the formula to allocate funds to States under the SCHIP program.

Performance measures and program information._A detailed presentation and description of each program, its performance outcome and related measures, and targets is found in the Department's 2013 budget submission.

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For necessary expenses to collect and publish statistics for periodic censuses and programs provided for by law, [$690,000,000,] $711,250,000, to remain available until September 30, [2013] 2014: Provided, [That $635,000,000 is appropriated from the general fund and $55,000,000 is derived from available unobligated balances from the Census Working Capital Fund: Provided further,] That from amounts provided herein, funds may be used for promotion, outreach, and marketing activities[: Provided further, That within the amounts appropriated, $1,000,000 shall be transferred to the "Office of Inspector General'' account for activities associated with carrying out investigations and audits related to the Bureau of the Census]. (Department of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2012.)

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This appropriation funds legislatively mandated periodic economic and demographic censuses and other authorized activities. Major programs include the five-year economic census and census of governments, and the decennial census. In addition, other programs provide annual population estimates, updated survey sample designs, and bureau-wide geographic and data processing systems and support.

Economic census._The economic census is integral to the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) estimates of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and industry inputs and outputs. It provides decision-makers with comprehensive, detailed, and authoritative facts about the structure and functioning of the U.S. economy. 2013 is the fourth year of the six-year 2012 Economic Census funding cycle. The focus of activity is mailing out about 4.6 million establishment-based report forms to 3.1 million businesses; conducting a comprehensive program to encourage response and conducting the necessary mail and telephone follow-ups with late respondents; answering over 370,000 incoming inquiries from businesses about their reports; data capture of 3.5 million reports; providing a 24/7, full-service, one-stop website to handle the expected ten million hits for online respondent assistance; processing over 500,000 referrals for possible reporting errors; assigning classification codes according to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS); and assigning geographic location codes to each establishment.

Census of governments._This program is also integral to the BEA's estimates of GDP. It is the only source of comprehensive and uniformly classified data on the economic activities of more than 90,000 State and local governments, which account for about 12 percent of GDP and nearly 16 percent of the U.S. workforce. 2013 is the fourth year in the five-year cycle of the 2012 Census of Governments. In 2012 activities will focus on data collecting and processing of three components: Government organization; Public Employment; and Government Finances.

Intercensal demographic estimates._In years between decennial censuses, this program develops annual estimates of the population of the Nation, States, metropolitan areas, counties and functioning governmental units. These data are used for a variety of purposes including the allocation of hundreds of billions of dollars in Federal funds, as controls for a variety of federally sponsored surveys, as denominators for vital statistics and other health and economic indicators, and for a variety of Federal, State, and private program planning needs.

2010 Decennial Census program._As mandated in the U.S. Constitution, the decennial census provides the official population counts for determining the allocation to States of seats in the U.S. House of Representatives and the data used by States to determine how the districts are defined for those seats. The request will be used to complete conducting of the 2010 Decennial Census. The focus of activities will include data dissemination, evaluation of the 2010 Decennial Census operation, and resolution of count questions from local, State, and tribal governments.

2020 Decennial Census._ 2013 is the second year of a three-year research and testing phase of the 2020 Decennial Census. The focus of the activities will be to expand and support the research and testing infrastructure allowing us to effectively test (1) new enumeration methods, (2) new processes to support field operations, (3) more cost-effective IT systems, and (4) address and spatial frame-related methods needed for the 2020 Census to supplement research being carried out in the geographic support program. Additionally, focus will be on full implementation of program management and systems engineering activities to ensure effective management and technical/operational cohesion of research and testing projects. Consequently, the research and testing agenda (supported by strong program, risk management and systems engineering) addresses the major cost and quality drivers in the census, critical to achieving the strategic vision and goals. In addition, the 2020 Census program will conduct research to pursue various uses of administrative records to increase the efficiency of the 2020 Census, while maintaining quality, and explore opportunities for leveraging the 2020 administrative records infrastructure for surveys.

Demographic Surveys Sample Design._The demographic surveys sample redesign activity updates the samples for the major recurring household surveys, to reflect America's mobile population and complex socioeconomic environment.

Geographic Support._This activity's goal is to determine the correct location of every residential and business establishment address in the U.S. and its Territories. Major components include the Master Address File (MAF), a geographically-assigned address list for the nation, and the Topologically Integrated Geographic Encoding and Referencing (TIGER) database, which provides maps and geographic information for data tabulation. Together, they provide essential information and products critical for conducting many of the Census Bureau's programs.

Data Processing Systems._ The objective of the Data Processing Systems activity is to provide day-to-day information technology support for all program areas of the Census Bureau.

Performance measures and program information._A detailed presentation and description of each program, its performance outcome and related measures, and targets is found in the Department's 2013 budget submission.

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The Working Capital Fund finances, on a reimbursable basis, functions within the Census Bureau which are more efficiently and economically performed on a centralized basis. The Fund also finances reimbursable work that the Census Bureau performs for other public and private entities.

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Federal Funds

For necessary expenses, as authorized by law, of economic and statistical analysis programs of the Department of Commerce, [$96,000,000] $100,269,000, to remain available until September 30, 2014. (Department of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2012.)

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Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)._ The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), a principal Federal statistical agency, promotes a better understanding of the U.S. economy by providing timely, relevant, and accurate economic accounts data in an objective and cost-effective manner. BEA's national, industry, regional, and international economic statistics present crucial information on key issues such as U.S. economic growth, regional economic development, inter-industry relationships, and the Nation's position in the world economy. These key statistics provide a comprehensive picture of the U.S. economy; they affect decisions related to interest and exchange rates, tax and budget projections, and business investment plans. They are used by Federal, State, and local governments for budget development and projections, as well as to allocate over $300 billion in Federal funds; and by the American public to follow and understand the performance of the Nation's economy. Some of the Bureau's widely used statistical measures include gross domestic product (GDP), personal income and outlays, corporate profits, GDP by state and by metropolitan area, balance of payments, and GDP by industry. BEA's strategic vision is to remain the world's most respected producer of economic accounts. The 2013 Budget proposes two minor initiatives to significantly improve BEA's measurement of the U.S. economy. Quarterly GDP by Industry will provide real-time information on the health and stability of sectors within the U.S. economy. Decomposition of Personal Income will provide an improved understanding of how the business cycle affects U.S. households ability to consume.

Economics and Statistics Administration (ESA) Policy support._ ESA headquarters conducts economic research and policy analysis directly in support of the Secretary of Commerce. ESA also provides oversight of the Census Bureau and BEA. In addition, ESA provides economic and statistical data and analyses to other Federal agencies, individuals, and firms requesting such information through reimbursable funding. The Census Bureau and BEA reimburse ESA headquarters for certain administrative, financial, and policy services.

Performance measures and program information._A detailed presentation and description of each program, and related performance outcomes, measures, and targets is found in the Department's 2013 budget submission.

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The Economic and Statistics Administration operated STAT-USA, a revolving fund activity that provided the public with access to key business, economic, and international trade information through 2010. Effective as of 2011, most of STAT-USAs activities were discontinued due to the availability of similar data through other free government web sites. The remaining product, USA Trade Online, was folded into the Census Bureau's ongoing data dissemination efforts.

Federal Funds

For necessary expenses for international trade activities of the Department of Commerce provided for by law, to carry out the SelectUSA Initiative as provided by Executive Order 13577 of June 15, 2011, and for engaging in trade promotional activities abroad, including expenses of grants and cooperative agreements for the purpose of promoting exports of United States firms, without regard to 44 U.S.C. 3702 and 3703; full medical coverage for dependent members of immediate families of employees stationed overseas and employees temporarily posted overseas; travel and transportation of employees of the International Trade Administration between two points abroad, without regard to 49 U.S.C. 40118; employment of Americans and aliens by contract for services; rental of space abroad for periods not exceeding 10 years, and expenses of alteration, repair, or improvement; purchase or construction of temporary demountable exhibition structures for use abroad; payment of tort claims, in the manner authorized in the first paragraph of 28 U.S.C. 2672 when such claims arise in foreign countries; not to exceed $294,300 for official representation expenses abroad; purchase of passenger motor vehicles for official use abroad, not to exceed $45,000 per vehicle; obtaining insurance on official motor vehicles; and rental of tie lines, [$465,000,000] $526,439,000, to remain available until September 30, [2013] 2014, of which $9,439,000 is to be derived from fees to be retained and used by the International Trade Administration, notwithstanding 31 U.S.C. 3302: Provided, [That not less than $48,854,000 shall be for Manufacturing and Services; not less than $42,623,000 shall be for Market Access and Compliance; not less than $67,358,000 shall be for the Import Administration; not less than $269,804,000 shall be for trade promotion and the United States and Foreign Commercial Service; and not less than $26,922,000 shall be for Executive Direction and Administration: Provided further,] That, of amounts provided under this heading, not less than $7,000,000 shall be for the Office of China Compliance, and not less than $4,400,000 shall be for the China Countervailing Duty Group: Provided further, That the provisions of the first sentence of section 105(f) and all of section 108(c) of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2455(f) and 2458(c)) shall apply in carrying out these activities without regard to section 5412 of the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988 (15 U.S.C. 4912); and that for the purpose of this Act, contributions under the provisions of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 shall include payment for assessments for services provided as part of these activities. (Department of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2012.)

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The International Trade Administration (ITA) improves the competitiveness of U.S. industry, promotes trade and investment, and ensures fair trade and compliance with trade laws and agreements. ITA is comprised of five program units: Trade Promotion and the U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service, Import Administration, Manufacturing and Services, Market Access and Compliance, and Executive Direction and Administration.

The President has set the goal of doubling American exports by the end of 2014. To that end, the Administration proposes $517 million for the International Trade Administration to continue to implement the National Export Initiative, a broad Federal strategy to increase U.S. exports and export-related jobs. This funding will allow ITA to increase its export promotion and trade enforcement efforts in key, growing markets abroad, as well as support the activities of SelectUSA, which helps state and local governments attract investment capital that creates jobs. ITA will also play a key role in the interagency BusinessUSA initiative, a one-stop resource that will make it much easier for businesses to access the wide array of Federal export promotion services available to them.

Performance measures._A detailed presentation of the performance outcomes, measures, and targets is found in the Department's 2013 budget submission.

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Federal Funds

For necessary expenses for export administration and national security activities of the Department of Commerce, including costs associated with the performance of export administration field activities both domestically and abroad; full medical coverage for dependent members of immediate families of employees stationed overseas; employment of Americans and aliens by contract for services abroad; payment of tort claims, in the manner authorized in the first paragraph of 28 U.S.C. 2672 when such claims arise in foreign countries; not to exceed $13,500 for official representation expenses abroad; awards of compensation to informers under the Export Administration Act of 1979, and as authorized by 22 U.S.C. 401(b); and purchase of passenger motor vehicles for official use and motor vehicles for law enforcement use with special requirement vehicles eligible for purchase without regard to any price limitation otherwise established by law, [$101,000,000] $102,328,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That the provisions of the first sentence of section 105(f) and all of section 108(c) of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2455(f) and 2458(c)) shall apply in carrying out these activities: Provided further, That payments and contributions collected and accepted for materials or services provided as part of such activities may be retained for use in covering the cost of such activities, and for providing information to the public with respect to the export administration and national security activities of the Department of Commerce and other export control programs of the United States and other governments. (Department of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2012.)

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The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) advances U.S. national security, foreign policy, and economic objectives by administering and enforcing controls on the export of sensitive goods and technologies. BIS also enforces antiboycott laws, monitors the economic viability of the U.S. defense industry, and assists U.S. companies in complying with certain international arms agreements.

The 2013 Budget provides for positions that are critical to the Adminstration's Export Control Reform (ECR) Initiative, which will fundamentally reform the U.S. export control system. The ECR Initiative is designed to enhance U.S. national security and strengthen the United States' ability to counter threats such as the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. A detailed presentation of the request can be found in the Department's 2013 budget submission.

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Federal Funds

For necessary expenses of the Department of Commerce in fostering, promoting, and developing minority business enterprise, including expenses of grants, contracts, and other agreements with public or private organizations, [$30,339,000] $28,689,000. (Department of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2012.)

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