United States Department of Agriculture

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**Indiana - February 2008** (ver. 1.0)

**Wetland Restoration Program Job Sheet**

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## What is A WETLAND RESTORATION?

Wetland Restorations are applicable in areas that used to be wetlands,
but have been converted to agricultural uses. Wetlands in Indiana
include open water, marsh, wet meadow, shrub and forested habitats. An
important component of wetland restorations is the upland areas
surrounding the wetland which provide a "buffer". Restoring wetlands and
their adjacent upland buffers provide soil erosion protection and water
quality enhancement, as well as habitat for a variety of wildlife,
especially waterfowl, upland game birds and songbirds.

Where Practice Applies

On fields that meet eligibility requirements for the Conservation
Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) as determined by the Farm Service
Agency (FSA).

CREP POLICY

-   The portion of the site to be restored (excluding buffer area) must
    have 51% hydric (wetland) soils that are located within the 100-year
    floodplain of a permanent river or stream.

-   As determined by NRCS, an upland buffer with a maximum ratio of
    three (3) buffer acres to each restored wetland acre (i.e. 3:1
    ratio) may be enrolled to protect water quality and provide wildlife
    habitat.

-   Upland buffers must be planted to either:

a)  Native warm season grasses, forbs and legumes (Big &/or Little
    Bluestem, Indiangrass, Switchgrass, Canada &/or Virginia Wildrye,
    etc.)

b)  Cool season grasses and legumes considered wildlife-friendly
    (Timothy, Orchard Grass, Redtop, plus Alfalfa and clovers),
    [or]{.underline}

c)  Native trees and shrubs.

RESTORATION OF HYDROLOGY

-   Wetland Restorations will be established according to the Wetland
    Restoration (657) Standard in the NRCS [**electronic Field Office
    Technical Guide
    (eFOTG)**](http://efotg.nrcs.usda.gov/efotg_locator.aspx?map=IN).

-   The site must be technically suitable for wetland restoration. The
    level of hydrology restoration allowed will be based on the best
    available evidence of what the original hydrology of the site was
    like prior to alteration.

-   The hydrology of the site must be restored to the level determined
    by the producer in consultation with the Natural Resources
    Conservation Service (NRCS).

-   The [minimum]{.underline} allowable level of restoration is that
    which will restore enough hydrology to sustain characteristic
    hydrophytic (wetland) plants within the entire CP23 area. The
    [desired level]{.underline} of hydrology restoration should be based
    on the best available evidence of what the original hydrology of the
    site was like prior to alteration.

-   The hydrology of the site should be completed prior to establishing
    the vegetation in the buffer.

-   If surface or sub-surface drainage exists, these must be "plugged"
    according to the Wetland Restoration (657) Standard.

-   Digging, dredging, macrotopography, dikes, etc. are not authorized
    unless it is documented that the wetland was altered by grading,
    filling, etc. and these activities are needed to restore the
    original hydrology.

-   Neither Wetland Enhancements nor Wetland Creations are eligible
    under CREP CP23.

**WETLAND PLANTING**

In most cases, vegetation in the wetland area will be allowed to
re-vegetate naturally. When regeneration of a diverse and native plant
community is unlikely to occur within three (3) years, a planting plan
will be developed.

**BUFFER PLANTING**

Plant the vegetation according to the attached plan/design sheet. Any
changes to these specifications should be approved by NRCS. Seeding
rates for the buffer plantings are found in the Upland Wildlife Habitat
Management (645) Standard of the Natural Resources Conservation Service
(NRCS) [**electronic Field Office Technical Guide
(eFOTG)**](http://efotg.nrcs.usda.gov/efotg_locator.aspx?map=IN). Any
pre-packaged mixes [must]{.underline} be approved before seeding.
Site-specific requirements are listed on the attached Specifications
Sheet.

All construction and seeding must be completed within 12 months of
contract approval to remain in compliance. If circumstances beyond the
landowner's control prohibit completion within the first 12 months, the
local FSA County Committee may approve an extension to the next
construction and planting season.

**Site Preparation:** It is very important to plant the vegetation into
a weed-free seedbed. Weed control efforts should begin prior to
planting, and may require multiple applications in both the fall and
spring prior to planting. Use herbicides or tillage to eliminate
competing vegetation. If necessary for erosion control, seed a temporary
cover. Eliminate the temporary vegetation at planting time with tillage
or herbicides.

Contact your local Purdue University Extension Agent for specific
herbicides to use. **Apply all herbicides according to the label**.

**Seeding Dates:**

  ---------------------- --------------------- ---------------------------
  **Species/Mix**        **IN Seeding Dates**  **Dormant Seeding Dates\***

  Warm Season Grasses    4/1-6/15              12/1-4/1

  Legumes                3/1-5/15 or 8/1-9/15  12/1-3/1

  Cool Season Grasses    3/1-5/15 or 8/1-9/15  12/1-3/1

  Forbs                  4/1-6/15              12/1-4/1
  ---------------------- --------------------- ---------------------------

**\***Increase seeding rates by 25% dormant seeding. Broadcasting of
warm season grasses should only be done into a prepared seedbed with
protection from erosion as a consideration.

**Lime and Fertilizer:** Lime and fertilizer should not be applied to
native grasses at establishment unless a current soil test shows
phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) are in the deficient range or the pH is
6.1 or less. Do [not]{.underline} apply any nitrogen (N) during
establishment to minimize weed competition.

**Seed preparation:** Inoculate legume seed before seeding with the
proper Rhizobia bacteria specific for the species. Re-inoculate seed if
it was pre-inoculated more than 60 days prior to seeding. Be careful not
to blend seed of varying size, shape and weight as this can make
calibration of equipment and seeding uniformity difficult.

**No-Till seeding:** Use a no-till drill to reduce the risk of erosion
and possible loss of seedlings. Ensure the drill is designed to handle
the seed being planted (especially important for native grasses). Your
local Soil and Water Conservation Districts may be able to assist in
locating equipment. Set the drill to provide an ideal planting depth of
no more than ¼ inch unless otherwise directed. Seeding native grasses
deeper than ¼ inch will lead to potential failure. Soils that are too
wet or too dry can also cause improper seed placement.

**Conventional Seeding:** Use a drill with seven (7) inches or less row
spacing or a culti-packer seeder, designed for the seed to be planted.
The seedbed should be worked to a minimum depth of three (3) inches and
firmed before seeding. Grass seed should be drilled uniformly and seeded
no more than 1/2 inch deep.

**Broadcast Seeding:** Seed may be broadcast if completed in a uniform
manner. Pre-mixing the seed with 200 lbs. per acre of pelletized lime
and utilizing an airflow applicator is also effective. Seedbeds should
be worked to a minimum depth of three (3) inches and firmed before
seeding. The seedbed should be culti-packed [before]{.underline} and
[after]{.underline} seeding. It is acceptable to see up to ⅓ of the seed
on the soil surface. Wind speed should be 15 m.p.h. or less when
broadcasting.

**Weed Control** **During Establishment Period**: Mow, burn, or apply
herbicides as needed to control unwanted vegetation until a
***[Final]{.underline}*** Status Review is issued, or for a maximum of 3
years after planting. Mow when competing weeds are taller than the
planted vegetation, and at a height above planted vegetation.

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

Noxious weeds and other undesirable plants, insects, and pests shall be
controlled, including such maintenance as necessary to avoid detrimental
effects to the surrounding land.

***After*** the Final Status Review or three (3) years (whichever comes
first), maintain the planting according to your CREP conservation plan.
Maintenance activities are allowed only on a spot basis and only if
necessary to maintain stand health, maintain stand diversity, or control
pests that will damage the CREP cover or adjacent lands. Burning must be
in accordance with a prescribed burn plan. **MOWING and other
maintenance activities are not authorized between April 1 to August 1**
to protect ground-nesting wildlife (i.e. - the Primary Nesting and
Brood-Rearing season). If maintenance activities are needed during these
times, the FSA County Committee [must]{.underline} approve the
maintenance activity [prior to]{.underline} the activity occurring.
Native grasses will not be mowed lower than 12 inches. **Mowing for
generic weed control or for cosmetic purposes is prohibited.**

Exclude all acres from haying and grazing year round, unless authorized.
Fences may need to be constructed and maintained to exclude livestock
throughout the entire year.

The contract area cannot be used for field roads or other uses that will
damage or destroy the cover.

MID-CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

All CREP contracts must have mid-term contract management activities
scheduled that will ensure plant diversity, wildlife habitat, and
protection of soil and water resources. Management activities that will
ensure these benefits include: prescribed burning (according to an
approved burn plan), strip disking, strip spraying, and inter-seeding of
forbs and legumes. All management activities must be performed according
to NRCS Standards and Specifications as found in the eFOTG, and CREP
policy. Mid-management job sheets can be found at the [NRCS CRP web
site](http://www.in.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/CRP/crphomepage.html).

OTHER MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS

For optimum wildlife habitat, plant a diversity of grasses, legumes, and
wildflowers. These mixtures will provide winter and nesting cover and
food for a variety of wildlife. When mowing is necessary, restrict
mowing to August 1 - August 20 to allow re-growth for winter cover.

***Helping People Help the Land***

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<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="15"><h6
id="recommended-species-and-seeding-rate">RECOMMENDED SPECIES and
SEEDING RATE </h6>
<h6 id="pls-ac-pure-live-seed-pounds-per-acre">(PLS #/ac = Pure Live
Seed Pounds per Acre)</h6></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td rowspan="6"></td>
<td colspan="3"><p>NATIVE mix</p>
<p>(see map for location)</p></td>
<td><p>RATE</p>
<p>PLS#/ac</p></td>
<td colspan="2"><p>Total =</p>
<p>(Rate X Acres)</p></td>
<td rowspan="6"></td>
<td colspan="2"><p>NON-NATIVE mix</p>
<p>(see map for location)</p></td>
<td colspan="2"><p>RATE</p>
<p>PLS#/ac</p></td>
<td colspan="3"><p>Total =</p>
<p>(Rate X Acres)</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="3">      </td>
<td>     </td>
<td><strong>0.00</strong></td>
<td>Lb.</td>
<td colspan="2">      </td>
<td colspan="2">     </td>
<td><strong>0.00</strong></td>
<td colspan="2">Lb.</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="3">      </td>
<td>     </td>
<td><strong>0.00</strong></td>
<td>Lb.</td>
<td colspan="2">      </td>
<td colspan="2">     </td>
<td><strong>0.00</strong></td>
<td colspan="2">Lb.</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="3">      </td>
<td>     </td>
<td><strong>0.00</strong></td>
<td>Lb.</td>
<td colspan="2">      </td>
<td colspan="2">     </td>
<td><strong>0.00</strong></td>
<td colspan="2">Lb.</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="3">      </td>
<td>     </td>
<td><strong>0.00</strong></td>
<td>Lb.</td>
<td colspan="2">      </td>
<td colspan="2">     </td>
<td><strong>0.00</strong></td>
<td colspan="2">Lb.</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="3">      </td>
<td>     </td>
<td><strong>0.00</strong></td>
<td>Lb.</td>
<td colspan="2">      </td>
<td colspan="2">     </td>
<td><strong>0.00</strong></td>
<td colspan="2">Lb.</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td rowspan="7"></td>
<td colspan="3"><p>Shrubs</p>
<p>(see map for location)</p></td>
<td><p>Rate</p>
<p>No./acre</p></td>
<td colspan="2">Total = (Rate X Acres)</td>
<td rowspan="7"></td>
<td colspan="2"><p>Trees</p>
<p>(see map for location)</p></td>
<td colspan="2"><p>Rate</p>
<p>No./acre</p></td>
<td colspan="3"><p>Total =</p>
<p>(Rate X Acres)</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="3">     </td>
<td>     </td>
<td><strong>0</strong></td>
<td>No.</td>
<td colspan="2">     </td>
<td colspan="2">     </td>
<td><strong>0</strong></td>
<td colspan="2">No.</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="3">     </td>
<td>     </td>
<td><strong>0</strong></td>
<td>No.</td>
<td colspan="2">     </td>
<td colspan="2">     </td>
<td><strong>0</strong></td>
<td colspan="2">No.</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="3">     </td>
<td>     </td>
<td><strong>0</strong></td>
<td>No.</td>
<td colspan="2">     </td>
<td colspan="2">     </td>
<td><strong>0</strong></td>
<td colspan="2">No.</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="3">     </td>
<td>     </td>
<td><strong>0</strong></td>
<td>No.</td>
<td colspan="2">     </td>
<td colspan="2">     </td>
<td><strong>0</strong></td>
<td colspan="2">No.</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="3">     </td>
<td>     </td>
<td><strong>0</strong></td>
<td>No.</td>
<td colspan="2">     </td>
<td colspan="2">     </td>
<td><strong>0</strong></td>
<td colspan="2">No.</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="3">     </td>
<td>     </td>
<td><strong>0</strong></td>
<td>No.</td>
<td colspan="2">     </td>
<td colspan="2">     </td>
<td><strong>0</strong></td>
<td colspan="2">No.</td>
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<td colspan="3" rowspan="4"> <strong>Firebreaks:</strong></td>
<td colspan="6">Species/Activity</td>
<td colspan="2"><p>Rate</p>
<p>Lb./acre</p></td>
<td colspan="4"><p>Total =</p>
<p><strong>(Rate X Acres)</strong></p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="6"></td>
<td colspan="2">     </td>
<td colspan="3"><strong>0.00</strong></td>
<td><strong>Lbs.</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="6"></td>
<td colspan="2">     </td>
<td colspan="3"><strong>0.00</strong></td>
<td>Lbs.</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="12"><p> Establish a Bare-Ground Firebreak by disking the
Fall &amp; Spring prior to Prescribed Burning</p>
<p>Disked areas will be re-seeded after each Prescribed Burn</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="2" rowspan="2"><strong>Wetland Vegetation:</strong></td>
<td colspan="13"> <strong>The Wetland Area will be allowed to revegetate
naturally</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="13"> <strong>The Wetland Area will need to be established
according to the attached plan.</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="15">NOTES:      </td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="15">Recommended Wildflowers include:      </td>
</tr>
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<td colspan="10">Dike and Spillway Seeding (      acres)</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="10">(PLS #/ac = Pure Live Seed Pounds per Acre)</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="2"><p>DIKE GRASS MIX</p>
<p>(see map for location)</p></td>
<td><p>Rate</p>
<p>PLS#/ac</p></td>
<td colspan="2">TOTAL = (RATE X Acres)</td>
<td colspan="2"><p>SPILLWAY GRASS MIX</p>
<p>(see map for location)</p></td>
<td><p>Rate</p>
<p>PLS#/ac</p></td>
<td colspan="2">TOTAL = (RATE X Acres)</td>
</tr>
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<td rowspan="4"></td>
<td>     </td>
<td>     </td>
<td>0.0</td>
<td>Lb.</td>
<td rowspan="4"></td>
<td>     </td>
<td>     </td>
<td>0.0</td>
<td>Lb.</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>     </td>
<td>     </td>
<td>0.0</td>
<td>Lb.</td>
<td>     </td>
<td>     </td>
<td>0.0</td>
<td>Lb.</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>     </td>
<td>     </td>
<td>0.0</td>
<td>Lb.</td>
<td>     </td>
<td>     </td>
<td>0.0</td>
<td>Lb.</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>     </td>
<td>     </td>
<td>0.0</td>
<td>Lb.</td>
<td>     </td>
<td>     </td>
<td>0.0</td>
<td>Lb.</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="10">Recommended additional wildflowers include:      </td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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  **Site Preparation - BEFORE Planting in Year:**        

  **Herbicide (per label):**                             **Dates:**      

  **Herbicide (per label):**                             **Dates:**      

  **Herbicide (per label):**                             **Dates:**      

  **Tillage:**                                           

  **Prescribed Burning:**                                

  **Temporary Seeding:**                                 

  **Other:**                                             

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  **Planting Year:**                           

  **Planting Method for Grasses:**             **Date:** See Seeding
                                               Dates on Page 2

  **Planting Method for Trees and Shrubs:**    **Date:** See Planting
                                               Dates on Page 2

  **Planting Method for Firebreak:**           **Date:** See Seeding
                                               Dates on Page 2

  **If unforeseen circumstances prohibit       
  planting by this date, please contact the    
  local NRCS office as soon as possible.**     

  NOTES:                                       
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| ]{.underline} |                    |                                 |
| final Status  |                    |                                 |
| Review, or up |                    |                                 |
| to 3 years,   |                    |                                 |
| mow to a      |                    |                                 |
| [minimum      |                    |                                 |
| ]{.underline} |                    |                                 |
| height of six |                    |                                 |
| (6) to eight  |                    |                                 |
| (8) inches    |                    |                                 |
| high [when    |                    |                                 |
| the weeds are |                    |                                 |
| 12 inches     |                    |                                 |
| taller than   |                    |                                 |
| the planted   |                    |                                 |
| grasses       |                    |                                 |
| ]{.underline} |                    |                                 |
+---------------+--------------------+---------------------------------+
| > \*[AFTER    |                    |                                 |
| ]{.underline} |                    |                                 |
| > final       |                    |                                 |
| > Status      |                    |                                 |
| > Review, or  |                    |                                 |
| > up to 3     |                    |                                 |
| > years, mow  |                    |                                 |
| > to a        |                    |                                 |
| > [minimum    |                    |                                 |
| ]{.underline} |                    |                                 |
| > height of   |                    |                                 |
| > six (6) to  |                    |                                 |
| > eight (8)   |                    |                                 |
| > inches      |                    |                                 |
+---------------+--------------------+---------------------------------+
| Herbicide\*   |                    | Prescribed Burning\*: According |
| **(per        |                    | to an approved plan             |
| label)**:     |                    |                                 |
+---------------+--------------------+---------------------------------+
| **Other:**    |                    |                                 |
|               |                    |                                 |
+---------------+--------------------+---------------------------------+
| > **\*NOTE:   |                    |                                 |
| > [After      |                    |                                 |
| ]{.underline} |                    |                                 |
| > the final   |                    |                                 |
| > Status      |                    |                                 |
| > Review has  |                    |                                 |
| > been        |                    |                                 |
| > issued, or  |                    |                                 |
| > three (3)   |                    |                                 |
| > years       |                    |                                 |
| > (whichever  |                    |                                 |
| > comes       |                    |                                 |
| > first),     |                    |                                 |
| > weed        |                    |                                 |
| > control and |                    |                                 |
| > other       |                    |                                 |
| > maintenance |                    |                                 |
| > activities  |                    |                                 |
| > will be     |                    |                                 |
| > conducted   |                    |                                 |
| > outside the |                    |                                 |
| > nesting     |                    |                                 |
| > season of   |                    |                                 |
| > [April 1 -  |                    |                                 |
| > August      |                    |                                 |
| > 1]          |                    |                                 |
| {.underline}, |                    |                                 |
| > and on a    |                    |                                 |
| > "spot"      |                    |                                 |
| > basis       |                    |                                 |
| > [only]      |                    |                                 |
| {.underline}, |                    |                                 |
| > unless      |                    |                                 |
| > prior       |                    |                                 |
| > approval is |                    |                                 |
| > granted by  |                    |                                 |
| > the FSA     |                    |                                 |
| > County      |                    |                                 |
| >             |                    |                                 |
|  Committee.** |                    |                                 |
+---------------+--------------------+---------------------------------+

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **Mid-Contract Management Starting In Year:**                         |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **Prescribed Burning:** according to an approved burn plan Burning    |
| will not occur more than once every three (3) years on the same       |
| acreage.                                                              |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **Strip Spraying:** Spraying will not occur more than once every      |
| three (3) years on the same acreage.                                  |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **Strip Disking:** Disking will not occur more than once every three  |
| (3) years on the same acreage.                                        |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **Inter-seeding:** Inter-seeding will not occur more than once every  |
| three (3) years on the same acreage.                                  |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **The Specific Mid Contract Management Activity will be decided by    |
| the participant in the scheduled year**                               |
|                                                                       |
| **based on condition of the vegetation, site considerations,          |
| capabilities of the participant, etc.**                               |
|                                                                       |
| Treatment will not occur more than once every three (3) years on the  |
| same acreage. Reimbursement will be dependant on the activity(s)      |
| performed based on local FSA Not-To-Exceed rates.                     |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **1**                                                                 |
|                                                                       |
| **See [NRCS CRP Mid-contract Management job                           |
| sheets](http://www.in.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/CRP/crphomepage.html)    |
| for additional information.**                                         |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+

+-----------------------------+----------------------------------------+
| **Hydrology Restoration in  |                                        |
| Year:**                     |                                        |
+-----------------------------+----------------------------------------+
| **Original Hydrology &/or   | **And will be restored by:**           |
| Wetland Functions were      |                                        |
| altered by:**               | **(see the attached map and            |
|                             | engineering design for details)**      |
+-----------------------------+----------------------------------------+
| Subsurface drain tile       | Plugging feet of subsurface drain tile |
|                             |                                        |
|                             | \* Installing **     ** feet of dike   |
|                             | to retain surface water                |
+-----------------------------+----------------------------------------+
| Surface drains              | Installing **     ** ditch plugs       |
|                             |                                        |
|                             | \* Installing **     ** feet of dike   |
|                             | to retain surface water                |
+-----------------------------+----------------------------------------+
| Grading / leveling / fill   | \* Removing **     ** cubic yards of   |
|                             | fill                                   |
+-----------------------------+----------------------------------------+
| Traditional agricultural    | No longer farming **     **            |
| activities                  |                                        |
|                             | Seeding the area to native vegetation  |
| (Farmed Wetlands)           | (see page 4)                           |
+-----------------------------+----------------------------------------+
| Other: **     **            | Other: **     **                       |
+-----------------------------+----------------------------------------+
| > \*[NOTE]{.underline}:     |                                        |
| > Documentation must be     |                                        |
| > included that shows the   |                                        |
| > wetland was altered by    |                                        |
| > grading, filling, etc.,   |                                        |
| > and that digging,         |                                        |
| > dredging,                 |                                        |
| > macrotopography, dikes,   |                                        |
| > etc. are needed to        |                                        |
| > restore the original      |                                        |
| > hydrology.                |                                        |
+-----------------------------+----------------------------------------+

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