This document has been consolidated into IMSBC
Code
Contents
1 At the end, a new entry "appendix 5" is
added with the following:
- "Appendix 5 Bulk Cargo Shipping Names in three languages
(English, Spanish and French)"
Section 1 - General
provisions
1.4 Application and implementation of
this Code
2 In paragraph 1.4.2, the following entries
are inserted in the corresponding order
3 In the existing paragraph 1.4.2, the line
for "Appendices other than appendix 1 Individual schedules of solid bulk cargoes;
and" is replaced with the following:
- "Appendices other than appendix 1 (Individual schedules of solid
bulk cargoes) and appendix 5 (Bulk Cargo Shipping Names in three languages
(English, Spanish and French)); and"
1.6 Conventions
4 In the body of paragraph 1.6, at the end
of the first sentence, the words "are reproduced in full" are replaced by the words
"the relevant parts are reproduced below".
Chapter VI - Carriage of
cargoes
5 The title of chapter VI is replaced by
the following:
"Carriage of cargoes and oil fuels"
Part A
General
provisions
Regulation 1 Application
6 At the beginning of paragraph 1, the
words "Unless expressly provided otherwise," are added and the existing word "This"
is replaced by the word "this".
Regulation 4 The use of pesticides in
ships
7 In the footnote, in
subparagraph .2, the reference for "(MSC.1/Circ.1264)" is replaced by
"(MSC.1/Circ.1264, as amended by MSC.1/Circ.1396)".
1.7 Definitions
8 In the definition for "Manual of Tests and
Criteria", replace the words (ST/SG/AC.10/11/Rev.5/Amendment 1) by the words
"(ST/SG/AC.10/11/Rev.5/Amendment 2)".
Section 3
Safety of personnel and ship
3.1 General requirements
9 After the existing paragraph 3.1.1, insert
a new paragraph 3.1.2 with the following:
- "3.1.2 Routine on board
operational fire safety risk assessments shall be carried out by the ship's
crew for cargo handling areas on self-unloading bulk carriers featuring
internally installed conveyor systems within the ship's structure. Due
consideration shall be given to fire prevention and the effective operation
of fire detection systems, containment and suppression under all anticipated
operating conditions and cargoes. The fire safety risk assessments shall be
detailed in the ship's Safety Management System (SMS) together with a
recommended timing to provide regular assessments."
and the existing paragraph 3.1.2 is renumbered as 3.1.3.
3.2 Poisoning, corrosive and asphyxiation hazards
10 In paragraph 3.2.4, the corresponding
footnote is amended to read as follows:
- "Refer to the Revised recommendations for entering enclosed
spaces aboard ships, adopted by the Organization by resolution
A.1050(27)."
3.6 Cargo under in-transit fumigation
11 In paragraph 3.6.1, the existing footnote
at the end of the paragraph is amended to read as follows:
- "* Refer to the
Recommendations on the safe use of pesticides in ships applicable to the
fumigation of cargo holds (MSC.1/Circ.1264), as amended by
MSC.1/Circ.1396.."
and, in paragraph 3.6.2, the existing footnote at the end of the word "valves" in the
end of the third sentence, and the existing footnote at the end of the paragraph are
amended, respectively, to read as follows:
"† Refer to paragraph 3.3.2.4 of MSC.1/Circ.1264."
"ǂ Refer to paragraph 3.3.2.10 of MSC.1/Circ.1264".
Section 4
Assessment of acceptability of consignments for safe shipment
4.2 Provision of information
12 The existing paragraph 4.2.2 is
renumbered as "4.2.2.1" and the following new paragraph "4.2.2.2" is added:
- "4.2.2.2 The cargo information
should include whether or not the cargo is harmful to the marine
environmentfootnote.
13 In paragraph 4.2.3, in the "Form for cargo information for Solid Bulk
Cargoes", after the row for that describes Group of the cargo, the following rows
are inserted:
"
| Classification relating to MARPOL Annex V
|
| ☐ harmful to the marine environment
|
| ☐ not harmful to the marine environment
|
"
Section 7
Cargoes that may liquefy
7.3 Provisions for cargoes that may liquefy
7.3.1 General
14 The existing paragraphs 7.3.1.1 to
7.3.1.4 are replaced by the following:
- "7.3.1.1 Concentrates or other
cargoes which may liquefy shall only be accepted for loading when the actual
moisture content of the cargo is less than its TML. Notwithstanding this
provision, cargoes having moisture content in excess of the TML may be
carried on a specially constructed or fitted cargo ship for confining cargo
shift specified in paragraph 7.3.2.
- 7.3.1.2 Notwithstanding the
provisions in section 1.4 of this Code, the requirements in sections
4.2.2.1.9, 4.2.2.1.10, 4.3.2 to 4.3.5, 4.5, 4.6 and 8 of this Code need not
apply to a cargo which may liquefy provided that the cargo is carried on a
specially constructed or fitted cargo ship for confining cargo shift
specified in paragraph 7.3.2 or on a specially constructed ship for dry
powdery cargoes specified in paragraph 7.3.3.
- 7.3.1.3 Cargoes which contain
liquids other than packaged canned goods or the like shall not be stowed in
the same cargo space above or adjacent to these solid bulk cargoes.
- 7.3.1.4 Adequate measures shall be
taken to prevent liquids entering the cargo space in which these solid bulk
cargoes are stowed during the voyage
- 7.3.1.5 Masters shall be cautioned
about the possible danger of using water to cool these cargoes while the
ship is at sea. Introducing water may bring the moisture content of these
cargoes to a flow state. When necessary, due regard shall be paid to apply
water in the form of spray."
7.3.2 Specially constructed or fitted cargo ships
15 The existing subsection 7.3.2 is
replaced by the following:
- "7.3.2 Specially constructed or
fitted cargo ships for confining cargo shift
- 7.3.2.1 Specially constructed
cargo ships for confining cargo shift shall have permanent structural
boundaries, so arranged as to confine any shift of cargo to an acceptable
limit. The ship concerned shall carry evidence of approval by the
Administration.
- 7.3.2.2 Specially fitted cargo
ships for confining cargo shift shall be fitted with specially designed
portable divisions to confine any shift of cargo to an acceptable limit.
Specially fitted cargo ships shall be in compliance with the following
requirements:
- .1 The design and
positioning of such special arrangements shall adequately provide
not only the restraint of the immense forces generated by the flow
movement of high-density bulk cargoes, but also for the need to
reduce to an acceptable safe level the potential heeling movements
arising out of a transverse cargo flow across the cargo space.
Divisions provided to meet these requirements shall not be
constructed of wood.
- .2 The elements of the
ship's structure bounding such cargo shall be strengthened, as
necessary.
- .3 The plan of special
arrangements and details of the stability conditions on which the
design has been based shall have been approved by the
Administration. The ship concerned shall carry evidence of approval
by the Administration.
- 7.3.2.3 A submission made to an
Administration for approval of such a ship shall include:
- .1 relevant structural
drawings, including scaled longitudinal and transverse
sections;
- .2 stability calculations,
taking into account loading arrangements and possible cargo shift,
showing the distribution of cargo and liquids in tanks, and of cargo
which may become fluid; and
- .3 any other information
which may assist the Administration in the assessment of the
submission."
16 Add the following new subsection
7.3.3:
- "7.3.3 Specially constructed cargo
ships for dry powdery cargoes
- 7.3.3.1 Specially constructed cargo
ships for dry powdery cargoes shall be designed and constructed to:
- .1 carry solely dry
powdery cargoes; and
- .2 handle cargoes by means
of closed type systems using pneumatic equipment which prevent the
cargo from the exposure to weather.
- 7.3.3.2The ship concerned shall
carry evidence of approval by the Administration."
Section 8
Test procedures for cargoes that may liquefy
8.1
17 In the end of paragraph "8.1", the words
"unless the cargo is carried in a specially constructed or fitted ship" are
deleted.
Section 9
Materials possessing chemical hazards
9.2.3. Materials hazardous only in bulk (MHB)
9.2.3.1 General
18 After the existing paragraph 9.2.3.1.3,
two new paragraphs 9.2.3.1.4 and 9.2.3.1.5 are added with the following:
-
"9.2.3.1.4 Although the chemical hazards are
intended to be closely defined in order to establish a uniform approach
to MHB classification, where human experience or other factors indicate
the need to consider other chemical hazards, these shall always be taken
into account. Where deviations from the chemical hazards described in
9.2.3.2 to 9.2.3.7, have been recognized (Other hazards (OH)), they
shall be properly recorded with justifications. Other hazards are to be
included in the section for "Hazard" in the individual schedule.
-
9.2.3.1.5 A notational reference shall
accompany the MHB designation in the "Class" cell of the Characteristics
table for each individual schedule for cargoes classified as MHB. When a
material possesses one or more of the chemical hazards as defined below,
the notational reference for each hazard shall be included in the
"Class" cell. A summary of the notational references is presented in the
table below:
| Chemical Hazard
|
Notational Reference
|
| Combustible solids
|
CB
|
| Self-heating solids
|
SH
|
| Solids that evolve flammable gas when
wet
|
WF
|
| Solids that evolve toxic gas when wet
|
WT
|
| Toxic solids
|
TX
|
| Corrosive solids
|
CR
|
| Other hazards
|
OH
|
"
and amend the following subsection headings under 9.2.3 as follows:
- "9.2.3.2 Combustible solids: MHB
(CB)
- 9.2.3.3 Self-heating solids:
MHB (SH)
- 9.2.3.4 Solids that evolve
flammable gas when wet: MHB (WF)
- 9.3.3.5 Solids that evolve toxic
gas when wet: MHB (WT)
- 9.2.3.6 Toxic solids: MHB
(TX)
- 9.2.3.7 Corrosive solids: MHB
(CR)"
9.2.3.7
Corrosive solids
19 In paragraph 9.2.3.7.3, replace the reference "ISO 3574:199" by the
reference "ISO 3574:1999".
9.3 Stowage and segregation requirements
9.3.3 Segregation between bulk materials possessing chemical hazards and
dangerous goods in packaged form
20 The second paragraph of the existing
paragraph 9.3.3.1, before the table, is numbered as "9.3.3.2".
Section 13
References to related information and recommendations
13.1 General
21 In paragraph 13.1, after the words "IMO Instruments", insert the words
"and other international standards (such as ISO, IEC)".
13.2 Reference list
22 In paragraph 13.2, after the words "IMO
Instruments", in the first sentence, insert the words "or standard"; and, in the
third sentence of the paragraph, after the words "IMO Instruments", insert the words
"or reference standard".
23 In the heading of the table, in column "Reference to the relevant IMO
instruments (2)", add the words "or standard" after the words "IMO instruments".
13.2.3Fire-extinguishing arrangements
24 Under section 13.2.3 of the table, insert a new second row with the
following:
"
| General Group B
|
FSS Code chapter 5
|
Fixed Gas Fire-Extinguishing
Systems
|
"
and under section 13.2.3 of the table, in the column "Reference to the relevant IMO
instruments (2)", for entry "Groups A, B and C", replace the text with
"MSC/Circ.1395/Rev.2; and, in the column "Subject (3)", after the words "may be
exempted", add the words "or for which a fixed gas fire-extinguishing system is
ineffective".
13.2.4 Ventilation
25 Under section 13.2.4 of the table, at the end of the section, insert
three new rows with the following:
"
| General Group B
|
MSC.1/Circ.1434
|
Unified Interpretation of SOLAS II-2/19.3.4
|
| General Group B
|
MSC.1/Circ.1120
|
Unified Interpretation of SOLAS including II-2 /19.3.2,
19.3.4 and 19.3.4.2
|
| General Group B
|
IEC 60092-506
|
Electrical standards for equipment safe for use in an
explosive atmosphere
|
"
13.2.6
Gas detection
26 Under section 13.2.6 of the table, in the column "Reference to the
relevant IMO instruments (2)", the words "section 3" are replaced by "as amended by
MSC.1/Circ.1396",
and, at the end of the section, insert a new row with the following:
"
| General
|
IEC 60092-506
|
Electrical standards for equipment safe for
use in an explosive atmosphere
|
"
13.2.10 Segregation
27 Under section 13.2.10 of the table, at the end of the section, insert a
new row with the following:
"
| Group B
|
IEC 60092-352
|
Standards for electrical cable penetrations
in boundaries
|
"
13.2.12
Entering enclosed spaces
28 Under section 13.2.12 of the table, in the column "Reference to the
relevant IMO instruments (2)", amend the text to read "resolution A.1050(27), 30
November 2011"; and in the column "Subject (3)", amend the title to read "Revised
recommendations for entering enclosed spaces aboard ships".
13.2.13
Avoidance of excessive stresses
29 Under section 13.2.13 of the table, at the end of the section, insert two
new rows with the following:
"
| 2.1.2
|
Resolution A.862(20), as amended
|
Code of Practice for the Safe Loading and Unloading of Bulk
Carriers (BLU Code)
|
| 2.1.2
|
MSC.1/Circ.1357
|
Additional Considerations for the Safe Loading of Bulk
Carriers
|
"
30 A new "Section 14" is added with the following texts:
"Section 14
Prevention of pollution by cargo residues from ships
14.1 The provisions of this section address the management of residues of
solid bulk cargoes, in relation to the 2012 Guidelines for the implementation of
MARPOL Annex V (resolution MEPC.219(63), as amended) (the Guidelines). In
accordance with MARPOL Annex V, the management of the residues of solid bulk cargoes
depends primarily on the classification of a solid bulk cargo as to whether it is
harmful to the marine environment (HME) or non-HME. The responsibility for
classifying and declaring, whether a solid bulk cargo is HME or non-HME, lies with
the shipper as per section 3.4 of the Guidelines. The information in this section is
provided in order to assist users of the IMSBC Code.
14.2 The Guidelines assist with the implementation of requirements in MARPOL
Annex V. The text of the Guidelines, relevant to residues of solid bulk cargoes is
reproduced below. The Guidelines may be amended after the adoption of this version
of the IMSBC Code, and the latest version of the Guidelines should always be
referred to.
"2012 GUIDELINES FOR THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF MARPOL ANNEX V
PREFACE
(Not reproduced.)
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 The revised MARPOL Annex V with an entry
into force date of 1 January 2013, prohibits the discharge of all types of garbage
into the sea unless explicitly permitted under the Annex. These guidelines have been
developed taking into account the regulations set forth in Annex V, as amended, of
the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, (MARPOL)
(hereinafter referred to as the "Convention"). The purpose of these guidelines is to
provide guidance to governments, shipowners, ship operators, ships' crews, cargo
owners, port reception facility operators and equipment manufacturers. The
guidelines are divided into the following six sections that provide a general
framework upon which governments can formulate programmes:
- Introduction;
- Garbage management;
- Management of cargo residues of solid bulk cargoes;
- Training, education and information;
- Port reception facilities for garbage; and
- Enhancement of compliance with MARPOL Annex V.
1.2 Under the revised MARPOL Annex V, discharge of all garbage is now
prohibited, except as specifically permitted in regulations 3, 4, 5 and 6 of MARPOL
Annex V. MARPOL Annex V reverses the historical presumption that garbage may be
discharged into the sea based on the nature of the garbage and defined distances
from shore. Regulation 7 provides limited exceptions to these regulations in
emergency and non-routine situations. Generally, discharge is restricted to food
wastes, identified cargo residues, animal carcasses, and identified cleaning agents
and additives and cargo residues entrained in wash water which are not harmful to
the marine environment. It is recommended that ships use port reception facilities
as the primary means of discharge for all garbage.
1.3 Recognizing that the MARPOL Annex V regulations continue to restrict the
discharge of garbage into the sea, require garbage management for ships, and that
garbage management technology continues to evolve, it is recommended that
governments and the Organization continue to gather information and review these
guidelines periodically.
1.4 (Not reproduced.)
1.5 (Not reproduced.)
1.6 Definitions (Not reproduced.)
1.7 Application
1.7.1 This section provides clarification as to what should and should not
be considered garbage under MARPOL Annex V.
1.7.2 (Not reproduced.)
1.7.3 (Not reproduced.)
1.7.4 While cleaning agents and additives contained in hold washwater, and
deck and external surface washwater are considered "operational wastes" and thus
"garbage" under Annex V, these cleaning agents and additives may be discharged into
the sea so long as they are not harmful to the marine environment.
1.7.5 A cleaning agent or additive is
considered not harmful to the marine environment if it:
- .1 is not a "harmful substance" in
accordance with the criteria in MARPOL Annex III; and
- .2 does not contain any components
which are known to be carcinogenic, mutagenic or reprotoxic (CMR).
1.7.6 The ship's record should contain evidence provided by the producer of
the cleaning agent or additive that the product meets the criteria for not being
harmful to the marine environment. To provide an assurance of compliance, a dated
and signed statement to this effect from the product supplier would be adequate for
the purposes of a ship's record. This might form part of a Safety Data Sheet or be a
stand-alone document but this should be left to the discretion of the producer
concerned.
1.7.7 (Not reproduced.)
1.7.8 (Not reproduced.)
2
GARBAGE MANAGEMENT
2.1 Waste Minimization
2.1.1 All shipowners and operators should
minimize taking on board material that could become garbage. Ship-specific garbage
minimization procedures should be included in the Garbage Management Plan. It is
recommended that manufacturers, cargo owners, ports and terminals, shipowners and
operators and governments consider the management of garbage associated with ships'
supplies, provisions, and cargoes as needed to minimize the generation of garbage in
all forms.
2.1.2 (Not reproduced.)
2.1.3 (Not reproduced.)
2.1.4 (Not reproduced.)
2.2 Fishing gear (Not reproduced.)
2.3 Shipboard garbage handling
(collection, processing, storage, discharge)
2.3.1 Regulation 3 of MARPOL Annex V provides that the discharge of garbage
into the sea is prohibited, with limited exceptions, as summarized in table 1. Under
certain conditions discharge into the sea of food wastes, animal carcasses, cleaning
agents and additives contained in hold washwater, deck and external surface
washwater and cargo residues which are not considered to be harmful to the marine
environment is permitted.
TABLE 1 – SUMMARY OF RESTRICTIONS TO THE DISCHARGE OF GARBAGE INTO THE
SEA UNDER REGULATIONS 4, 5 AND 6 OF MARPOL ANNEX V (Not fully
reproduced)
| (Note: Table 1 is intended as a summary reference. The
provisions in MARPOL Annex V, not table 1, prevail.)
|
| Garbage typefootnote
|
All
ships except platformsfootnote
|
Offshore platforms located more than 12 nm from nearest
land and ships when alongside or within 500 metres of such
platformsfootnote Regulation
5
|
| Outside special areas
Regulation 4 (Distances are from the nearest
land)
|
Within special areas
Regulation 6 (Distances are from nearest land or nearest
ice-shelf)
|
| Cargo residuesfootnote, footnote not contained in
washwater
|
>12 nm, en route and as
far as practicable
|
Discharge
prohibited
|
Discharge
prohibited
|
| Cargo residuesfootnote, footnote contained in
washwater
|
|
> 12
nm, en route and as far as practicable (subject to conditions in
regulation 6.1.2)
|
|
| Cleaning agents and
additivesfootnote contained in cargo
hold washwater
|
Discharge permitted
|
> 12 nm, en route and as
far as practicable (subject to conditions in regulation 6.1.2)
|
Discharge prohibited
|
| Cleaning agents and additivesfootnote in deck and external
surfaces washwater
|
Discharge
permitted
|
2.3.2 (Not reproduced.)
2.3.3 (Not reproduced.)
2.3.4 (Not reproduced.)
2.4 Collection
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2.5 Processing
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2.6 Storage
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2.7 Discharge
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2.8 Shipboard equipment for processing
garbage
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2.9 Grinding or comminution
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2.10 Compaction
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2.11 Incineration
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2.12 Treatment of animal
carcasses
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2.13 Discharge of fish carried as a
cargo
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3
MANAGEMENT OF CARGO RESIDUES OF SOLID BULK CARGOES
3.1 Cargo residues are included in the definition of garbage within the
meaning of MARPOL Annex V, regulation 1.9 and may be discharged in accordance with
regulations 4.1.3 and 6.1.2. However, cargo material contained in the cargo hold
bilge water should not be treated as cargo residues if the cargo material is not
harmful to the marine environment and the bilge water is discharged from a loaded
hold through the ship's fixed piping bilge drainage system.
3.2 Cargo residues are considered harmful
to the marine environment and subject to regulations 4.1.3 and 6.1.2.1 of the MARPOL
Annex V if they are residues of solid bulk substances which are classified according
to the criteria of the United Nations Globally Harmonized System for Classification
and Labelling of Chemicals (UN GHS) meeting the following parameters
footnote:
-
.1 Acute Aquatic Toxicity Category 1;
and/or
-
.2 Chronic Aquatic Toxicity Category 1 or 2;
and/or
-
.3 Carcinogenicityfootnote Category 1A or 1B combined
with not being rapidly degradable and having high bioaccumulation;
and/or
-
.4 Mutagenicityfootnote Category 1A or 1B combined
with not being rapidly degradable and having high bioaccumulation;
and/or
-
.5 Reproductive Toxicityfootnote Category 1A or 1B combined
with not being rapidly degradable and having high bioaccumulation;
and/or
-
.6 Specific Target Organ Toxicity Repeated
Exposurefootnote Category 1 combined with not
being rapidly degradable and having high bioaccumulation; and/or
-
.7 Solid bulk cargoes containing or
consisting of synthetic polymers, rubber, plastics, or plastic feedstock
pellets (this includes materials that are shredded, milled, chopped or
macerated or similar materials).
3.3 Cargo residues that are harmful to the marine environment may require
special handling not normally provided by reception facilities. Ports and terminals
receiving such cargoes should have adequate reception facilities for all relevant
residues, including when contained in washwater.
3.4 Solid bulk cargoes should be classified and declared by the shipper as
to whether or not they are harmful to the marine environment. Such declaration
should be included in the information required in section 4.2 of the IMSBC Code.
3.5 Ports, terminals and ship operators
should consider cargo loading, unloading and onboard handling practices
footnote in order to minimize production of cargo
residues. Cargo residues are created through inefficiencies in loading, unloading,
onboard handling. Options that should be considered to decrease the amount of such
garbage include the following:
-
.1 ensuring ships are suitable to carry the
intended cargo and also suitable for unloading the same cargo using
conventional unloading methods;
-
.2 unloading cargo as efficiently as
possible, utilizing all appropriate safety precautions to prevent injury
or ship and equipment damage and to avoid or minimize cargo residues;
and
-
.3 minimizing spillage of the cargo during
transfer operations by carefully controlling cargo transfer operations,
both on board and from dockside. This should include effective measures
to enable immediate communications between relevant ship and shore-based
personnel during the transfer operations and when feasible, enclosure of
conveyance devices such as conveyor belts. Since this spillage typically
occurs in port, it should be completely cleaned up immediately following
the loading and unloading event and handled as cargo; delivering it into
the intended cargo space or into the appropriate unloading holding
area.
3.6 When the master, based on the
information received from the relevant port authorities, determines that there are
no adequate reception facilitiesfootnote at either the port of departure or the
port of destination in the case where both ports are situated within the same
special area, the condition under regulation 6.1.2.3 should be considered
satisfied.
3.7 MARPOL Annex V, regulation 6.1.2 also applies when the "port of
departure" and the "next port of destination" is the same port. To discharge cargo
hold washwater in this situation, the ship must be en route and the discharge must
take place not less than 12 miles from the nearest land.
4
TRAINING, EDUCATION AND INFORMATION
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5
PORT RECEPTION FACILITIES FOR GARBAGE (Not reproduced.)
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6
ENHANCEMENT OF COMPLIANCE WITH MARPOL ANNEX V
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