Water Body Name: | Spanish Creek (Plumas County) |
Water Body ID: | CAR5185101120020701110401 |
Water Body Type: | River & Stream |
Lines of Evidence (LOEs) for Decision ID 10308 |
LOE ID: | 20899 |
Pollutant: | Ammonia |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Municipal & Domestic Supply |
Number of Samples: | 4 |
Number of Exceedances: | 0 |
Data and Information Type: | PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | 0 of the 4 samples collected by the Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program exceeded the evaluation objective for Ammonia. |
Data Reference: | SWAMP data entered by SWRCB into BDAT database |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. This objective applies regardless of whether the toxicity is caused by a single substance or the interactive effect of multiple substances. (CRWQCB, 2006) |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board. Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board - Central Valley Region |
Evaluation Guideline: | Ammonia levels should not exceed 30 mg/L (USEPA Health Advisory) |
Guideline Reference: | Compilation of Water Quality Goals |
Spatial Representation: | Samples were collected at Spanish Creek above Greenhorn Creek. Samples were collected at Spanish Creek above Indian Creek. |
Temporal Representation: | The samples were collected from Jun 19 2001 to Sep 10 2003 |
Environmental Conditions: | |
QAPP Information: | Monitoring was conducted in accordance with the State Water Resources Control Board's Quality Assurance Program Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. |
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Lines of Evidence (LOEs) for Decision ID 10309 |
LOE ID: | 20903 |
Pollutant: | Arsenic |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | Total |
Beneficial Use: | Municipal & Domestic Supply |
Number of Samples: | 4 |
Number of Exceedances: | 0 |
Data and Information Type: | PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | 0 of the 4 samples collected by the Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program exceeded the evaluation objective for Arsenic. |
Data Reference: | SWAMP data entered by SWRCB into BDAT database |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. This objective applies regardless of whether the toxicity is caused by a single substance or the interactive effect of multiple substances. (CRWQCB, 2006) |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board. Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board - Central Valley Region |
Evaluation Guideline: | Arsenic levels should not exceed 10 ug/L (USEPA Primary MCL) |
Guideline Reference: | Compilation of Water Quality Goals |
Spatial Representation: | Samples were collected at Spanish Creek above Greenhorn Creek. Samples were collected at Spanish Creek above Indian Creek. |
Temporal Representation: | The samples were collected from Jun 19 2001 to Sep 10 2003 |
Environmental Conditions: | |
QAPP Information: | Monitoring was conducted in accordance with the State Water Resources Control Board's Quality Assurance Program Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. |
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LOE ID: | 6854 |
Pollutant: | Arsenic |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | Total |
Beneficial Use: | Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Number of Samples: | 4 |
Number of Exceedances: | 0 |
Data and Information Type: | Not Specified |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | 0 of the 4 samples collected by the Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program exceeded the evaluation objective for Arsenic. |
Data Reference: | SWAMP data entered by SWRCB into BDAT database |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. This objective applies regardless of whether the toxicity is caused by a single substance or the interactive effect of multiple substances. (CRWQCB, 2006) Total Arsenic levels should not exceed 340 ug/L maximum concentration for 1-hour average (CTR) |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board. Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board - Central Valley Region |
Compilation of Water Quality Goals | |
Evaluation Guideline: | |
Guideline Reference: | |
Spatial Representation: | Samples were collected at Spanish Creek above Greenhorn Creek. Samples were collected at Spanish Creek above Indian Creek. |
Temporal Representation: | The samples were collected from Jun 19 2001 to Sep 10 2003 |
Environmental Conditions: | |
QAPP Information: | Monitoring was conducted in accordance with the State Water Resources Control Board's Quality Assurance Program Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. |
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Lines of Evidence (LOEs) for Decision ID 10310 |
LOE ID: | 20608 |
Pollutant: | Boron |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Municipal & Domestic Supply |
Number of Samples: | 2 |
Number of Exceedances: | 0 |
Data and Information Type: | PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | 0 of the 2 samples collected by the Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program exceeded the evaluation objective for Boron. |
Data Reference: | SWAMP data entered by SWRCB into BDAT database |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. This objective applies regardless of whether the toxicity is caused by a single substance or the interactive effect of multiple substances. (CRWQCB, 2006) |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board. Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board - Central Valley Region |
Evaluation Guideline: | Boron levels should not exceed 1000 ug/L (Department of Health Services Health Advisory) |
Guideline Reference: | Compilation of Water Quality Goals |
Spatial Representation: | Samples were collected at Spanish Creek above Greenhorn Creek. Samples were collected at Spanish Creek above Indian Creek. |
Temporal Representation: | The samples were collected from Jun 19 2001 to Jun 19 2001 |
Environmental Conditions: | |
QAPP Information: | Monitoring was conducted in accordance with the State Water Resources Control Board's Quality Assurance Program Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. |
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Lines of Evidence (LOEs) for Decision ID 10312 |
LOE ID: | 20569 |
Pollutant: | Chloride |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Municipal & Domestic Supply |
Number of Samples: | 2 |
Number of Exceedances: | 0 |
Data and Information Type: | PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | 0 of the 2 samples collected by the Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program exceeded the evaluation objective for Chloride. |
Data Reference: | SWAMP data entered by SWRCB into BDAT database |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. This objective applies regardless of whether the toxicity is caused by a single substance or the interactive effect of multiple substances. (CRWQCB, 2006) |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board. Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board - Central Valley Region |
Evaluation Guideline: | Chloride levels should not exceed 250 mg/L (USEPA Maximum Contaminant Level) |
Guideline Reference: | Compilation of Water Quality Goals |
Spatial Representation: | Samples were collected at Spanish Creek above Greenhorn Creek. Samples were collected at Spanish Creek above Indian Creek. |
Temporal Representation: | The samples were collected from Jun 19 2001 to Jun 19 2001 |
Environmental Conditions: | |
QAPP Information: | Monitoring was conducted in accordance with the State Water Resources Control Board's Quality Assurance Program Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. |
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Lines of Evidence (LOEs) for Decision ID 10313 |
LOE ID: | 20879 |
Pollutant: | Chromium (total) |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | Total |
Beneficial Use: | Municipal & Domestic Supply |
Number of Samples: | 4 |
Number of Exceedances: | 0 |
Data and Information Type: | PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | 0 of the 4 samples collected by the Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program exceeded the evaluation objective for Chromium. |
Data Reference: | SWAMP data entered by SWRCB into BDAT database |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. This objective applies regardless of whether the toxicity is caused by a single substance or the interactive effect of multiple substances. (CRWQCB, 2006) |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board. Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board - Central Valley Region |
Evaluation Guideline: | Chromium levels should not exceed 50 ug/L (Department of Public Health Primary MCL) |
Guideline Reference: | Compilation of Water Quality Goals |
Spatial Representation: | Samples were collected at Spanish Creek above Greenhorn Creek. Samples were collected at Spanish Creek above Indian Creek. |
Temporal Representation: | The samples were collected from Jun 19 2001 to Sep 10 2003 |
Environmental Conditions: | |
QAPP Information: | Monitoring was conducted in accordance with the State Water Resources Control Board's Quality Assurance Program Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. |
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Lines of Evidence (LOEs) for Decision ID 12110 |
LOE ID: | 23387 |
Pollutant: | Escherichia coli (E. Coli) |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Water Contact Recreation |
Number of Samples: | 8 |
Number of Exceedances: | 3 |
Data and Information Type: | PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | The Sac Valley Water Quality Coalition collected 8 samples from March 2005 to June 2006. Three of the 8 samples exceeded the evaluation objective. |
Data Reference: | Revised Draft of the 2007 Review of the Monitoring Data for the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Conditional Waiver Program |
Monitoring and Reporting Program, Order Nos. R5-2003-0826, R5-2005-0833, and R5-2008-0005 for Coalition Groups Under Resolution No. R5-2003-0105, Conditional Waiver of Waste Discharge Requirements for Discharges From Irrigated Lands Within the Central Valley Region | |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. The objective applies regardless of whether the toxicity is caused by a single substance or the interactive effect of multiple substances. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board. Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board - Central Valley Region |
Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Bacteria - 1986. EPA440/5-84-002 | |
Evaluation Guideline: | The USEPA E. Coli objective of 235/100 mL in any single sample (USEPA 1986). |
Guideline Reference: | Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Bacteria - 1986. EPA440/5-84-002 |
Spatial Representation: | Samples were collected from Spanish Creek above confluence with Greenhorn Creek. |
Temporal Representation: | Sampling occurred from March 2005 to June 2006. |
Environmental Conditions: | |
QAPP Information: | Data quality: Good. Monitoring was conducted in accordance with Central Valley Water Board Monitoring and Reporting Program (order number R5-2003-0826) requirements (CVRWQCB, 2003) |
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Lines of Evidence (LOEs) for Decision ID 10318 |
LOE ID: | 20531 |
Pollutant: | Selenium |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | Total |
Beneficial Use: | Municipal & Domestic Supply |
Number of Samples: | 4 |
Number of Exceedances: | 0 |
Data and Information Type: | PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | 0 of the 4 samples collected by the Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program exceeded the evaluation objective for Selenium. |
Data Reference: | SWAMP data entered by SWRCB into BDAT database |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. This objective applies regardless of whether the toxicity is caused by a single substance or the interactive effect of multiple substances. (CRWQCB, 2006) |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board. Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board - Central Valley Region |
Evaluation Guideline: | Selenium levels should not exceed 50 ug/L (Department of Public Health Primary MCL) |
Guideline Reference: | Compilation of Water Quality Goals |
Spatial Representation: | Samples were collected at Spanish Creek above Greenhorn Creek. Samples were collected at Spanish Creek above Indian Creek. |
Temporal Representation: | The samples were collected from Jun 19 2001 to Sep 10 2003 |
Environmental Conditions: | |
QAPP Information: | Monitoring was conducted in accordance with the State Water Resources Control Board's Quality Assurance Program Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. |
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LOE ID: | 6860 |
Pollutant: | Selenium |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | Total |
Beneficial Use: | Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Number of Samples: | 4 |
Number of Exceedances: | 0 |
Data and Information Type: | Not Specified |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | 0 of the 4 samples collected by the Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program exceeded the evaluation objective for Selenium. |
Data Reference: | SWAMP data entered by SWRCB into BDAT database |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. This objective applies regardless of whether the toxicity is caused by a single substance or the interactive effect of multiple substances. (CRWQCB, 2006) Selenium levels should not to exceed 5 ug/L (CTR) |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board. Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board - Central Valley Region |
Evaluation Guideline: | |
Guideline Reference: | |
Spatial Representation: | Samples were collected at Spanish Creek above Greenhorn Creek. Samples were collected at Spanish Creek above Indian Creek. |
Temporal Representation: | The samples were collected from Jun 19 2001 to Sep 10 2003 |
Environmental Conditions: | |
QAPP Information: | Monitoring was conducted in accordance with the State Water Resources Control Board's Quality Assurance Program Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Lines of Evidence (LOEs) for Decision ID 12112 |
LOE ID: | 23369 |
Pollutant: | Toxicity |
LOE Subgroup: | Toxicity |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | Total |
Beneficial Use: | Warm Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: | Warm Freshwater Habitat |
Number of Samples: | 4 |
Number of Exceedances: | 1 |
Data and Information Type: | TOXICITY TESTING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | One of four samples tested with Ceriodaphnia dubia were toxic and violated the narrative toxicity objective. The samples collected on 22 August 2006 exhibited 50% survival (50% of control). |
Data Reference: | Revised Draft of the 2007 Review of the Monitoring Data for the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Conditional Waiver Program |
Monitoring and Reporting Program, Order Nos. R5-2003-0826, R5-2005-0833, and R5-2008-0005 for Coalition Groups Under Resolution No. R5-2003-0105, Conditional Waiver of Waste Discharge Requirements for Discharges From Irrigated Lands Within the Central Valley Region | |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. This objective applies regardless of whether the toxicity is caused by a single substance or the interactive effect of multiple substances. (CVRWQCB, 2007) |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board. Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board - Central Valley Region |
Evaluation Guideline: | Statistically significant difference from control using a t-test with 4-day acute-style toxicity tests. |
Guideline Reference: | |
Spatial Representation: | Samples were collected from Spanish Creek below the confluence with Greenhorn Creek. |
Temporal Representation: | Samples were collected from June - September 2006 |
Environmental Conditions: | |
QAPP Information: | Data quality: Excellent. Monitoring was conducted in accordance with Central Valley Water Board Monitoring and Reporting Program (order number R5-2003-0826) requirements. (CVRWQCB, 2003) |
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LOE ID: | 23371 |
Pollutant: | Toxicity |
LOE Subgroup: | Toxicity |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | Total |
Beneficial Use: | Warm Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: | Warm Freshwater Habitat |
Number of Samples: | 4 |
Number of Exceedances: | 0 |
Data and Information Type: | TOXICITY TESTING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Zero of four samples tested with Selenastrum capricornutum were toxic. |
Data Reference: | Revised Draft of the 2007 Review of the Monitoring Data for the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Conditional Waiver Program |
Monitoring and Reporting Program, Order Nos. R5-2003-0826, R5-2005-0833, and R5-2008-0005 for Coalition Groups Under Resolution No. R5-2003-0105, Conditional Waiver of Waste Discharge Requirements for Discharges From Irrigated Lands Within the Central Valley Region | |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. This objective applies regardless of whether the toxicity is caused by a single substance or the interactive effect of multiple substances. (CVRWQCB, 2007) |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board. Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board - Central Valley Region |
Evaluation Guideline: | Statistically significant difference from control using a t-test with 4-day chronic-style toxicity tests. |
Guideline Reference: | |
Spatial Representation: | Samples were collected from Spanish Creek below the confluence with Greenhorn Creek. |
Temporal Representation: | Samples were collected from June - September 2006. |
Environmental Conditions: | |
QAPP Information: | Data quality: Excellent. Monitoring was conducted in accordance with Central Valley Water Board Monitoring and Reporting Program (order number R5-2003-0826) requirements (CVRWQCB, 2003) |
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LOE ID: | 23370 |
Pollutant: | Toxicity |
LOE Subgroup: | Toxicity |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | Total |
Beneficial Use: | Warm Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: | Warm Freshwater Habitat |
Number of Samples: | 4 |
Number of Exceedances: | 0 |
Data and Information Type: | TOXICITY TESTING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | Zero of four samples tested with Pimephales promelas were toxic. |
Data Reference: | Revised Draft of the 2007 Review of the Monitoring Data for the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Conditional Waiver Program |
Monitoring and Reporting Program, Order Nos. R5-2003-0826, R5-2005-0833, and R5-2008-0005 for Coalition Groups Under Resolution No. R5-2003-0105, Conditional Waiver of Waste Discharge Requirements for Discharges From Irrigated Lands Within the Central Valley Region | |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that produce detrimental physiological responses in human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. This objective applies regardless of whether the toxicity is caused by a single substance or the interactive effect of multiple substances. (CVRWQCB, 2007) |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board. Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board - Central Valley Region |
Evaluation Guideline: | Statistically significant difference from control using a t-test with 4-day acute-style toxicity tests. |
Guideline Reference: | |
Spatial Representation: | Samples were collected from Spanish Creek below the confluence with Greenhorn Creek. |
Temporal Representation: | Samples were collected from June - September 2006 |
Environmental Conditions: | |
QAPP Information: | Data quality: Excellent. Monitoring was conducted in accordance with Central Valley Water Board Monitoring and Reporting Program (order number R5-2003-0826) requirements (CVRWQCB, 2003) |
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Lines of Evidence (LOEs) for Decision ID 12111 |
LOE ID: | 23388 |
Pollutant: | pH |
LOE Subgroup: | Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: | Water |
Fraction: | None |
Beneficial Use: | Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: | Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Number of Samples: | 8 |
Number of Exceedances: | 1 |
Data and Information Type: | PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: | The Sacramento Valley Water Quality Coalition collected 8 samples from January 2005 to June 2006. One of the 8 samples did not meet the evaluation objective and had a pH lower than 6.5. |
Data Reference: | Revised Draft of the 2007 Review of the Monitoring Data for the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Conditional Waiver Program |
Monitoring and Reporting Program, Order Nos. R5-2003-0826, R5-2005-0833, and R5-2008-0005 for Coalition Groups Under Resolution No. R5-2003-0105, Conditional Waiver of Waste Discharge Requirements for Discharges From Irrigated Lands Within the Central Valley Region | |
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: | The pH of water shall not be depressed below 6.5,raised above 8.5, or changed at any time more than 0.5 units from normal ambient pH. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: | Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board. Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board - Central Valley Region |
Evaluation Guideline: | Measurement of pH within the range of 6.5 and 8.5. A low pH value is lower than 6.5 |
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Spatial Representation: | Samples were collected from Spanish Creek above confluence with Greenhorn Creek. |
Temporal Representation: | Sampling occurred from January 2005 to June 2006. |
Environmental Conditions: | |
QAPP Information: | Data quality: Good. Monitoring was conducted in accordance with Central Valley Water Board Monitoring and Reporting Program (order number R5-2003-0826) requirements. (CVRWQCB, 2003) |
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