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HB aw 17TH ANNUAL ACTIVITY REPORT OP THE 
ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON SAFETY, HYGIENE AND HEALTH 
PROTECTION AT WORK 
- 1992 -
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I. Legal basis 
II. General remarks 
A) Membership of the Committee 
B) Structure 
C) Number of meetings and number of meeting days (1978-1992) 
III. Activities 
A) Opinions delivered 
B) Work in progress 
IV. Annexes 
A) List of members 
B) Organisation of the ad hoc groups 
C) Composition of the "Organisation" group 
I. Legal basis 
Council Decision of 27 June 1974 on the setting up of an Advisory 
Committee on Safety, Hygiene and Health Protection at Work 
(extracts): 
"The Council of the European Communities ... Whereas a standing 
body should be envisaged to assist the Commission in the 
preparation and implementation of activities in the field of 
safety, hygiene and health protection at work and to facilitate 
cooperation between national administration, trade unions and 
employers' organisations ... 
HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS: 
Article 1 
An Advisory Committee on Safety, Hygiene and Health Protection at 
Work is hereby established. 
Article 2 
The Committee shall have the task of assisting the Commission in 
the preparation and implementation of activities in the fields of 
safety, hygiene and health protection at work ... 
Article 3 
1. The Committee shall produce an annual report on its 
activities. 
2. The Commission shall forward that report to the European 
Parliament, the Council, the Economic and Social Committee 
and the Consultative Committee of the European Coal and Steel 
Community". 
II. General remarks 
A) Membership of the Committee 
For a list of members, see Annex A of OJ C237 of 21 September 
1990 which contains appointments for the period 26 March 1990 
to 25 March 1992. 
B) Structures 
~10 ad-hoc groups pursued their work (see Annex B for the 
organisation of the AHG in 1992). 
- The "Organisation" group held four meetings during this 
period (see Annex C for a list of members of the 
"Organisation" group). 
C) Number of meetings and of meeting days in the period 1978-92 
(See table overleaf) 
MEETINGS OF THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE 
YEAR NUMBER OF MEETINGS NUMBER OF MEETING DAYS 
1978 18 30 
1979 21 40 
1980 16 31 
1981 17 32 
1982 16 30 
1983 15 29 
1984 14 28 
1985 13 25 
1986 15 30 
1987 28 40 
1988 43 60 
1989 48 69 
1990 43 58 
1991 37 46 
1992 39 45 
III. Activities 
A) Opinions delivered 
1) Proposal for a Council Directive on physical agents 
(Doc. 4578/91) 
2) Amendment of Council Directive 82/501/EEC on the major 
accident hazards of certain industrial activities. 
3) Proposal for a Council Directive on the protection of workers 
from the risks related to exposure to chemical agents at work 
(Doc. 5478/1/91). 
4) Initial draft of an information brochure on the choice and 
use of personal protective equipment 
(Doc. 42/92). 
5) Proposal for a Council Directive amending for the first time 
Directive 90/394/EEC on the protection of workers from the 
risks related to exposure to carcinogens at work 
(Doc. 6018/92). 
6) Draft Council Directive 111/4056/91 Rev. 3 on the 
approximation of the laws of Member States concerning freedom 
of movement for second-hand machines. 
B) Activities of the ad hoc groups 
1) AHG "Standardisation" 
2) AHG "Demountable structures" 
3) AHG "Work equipment" 
4) AHG "Agriculture". 
A) OPINIONS DELIVERED 
1) Proposal for a Council Directive on physical agents 
(Doc. 4578/91). 
The Committee adopted the draft opinion contained in 
Doc. 5369/91, accompanied by comments formulated by the 
interest groups. 
This draft Directive deals with various physical agents 
(noise, vibration, optical radiation and electric, magnetic 
and combined fields with frequencies < 3-1015 Hz). 
The three interest groups favour a draft directive on 
v ibrat ions. One interest group is in favournof a single 
directive covering all four physical agents and another group 
favours separate directives for each physical agent. The 
Committee also wishes to assess the application of the 
Directive on noise (86/188/EEC) in Member States and asks the 
Commission to give particular attention to the problem of 
health surveillance. 
2) Amendment of Council Directive 82/501/EEC on the major 
accident hazards of certain industrial activities 
The Committee adopted the draft opinion contained in Doc. 
6521/92. 
The Committee's main comment on this amendment concerns the 
choice of the legal basis, namely Article 100a of the Treaty, 
which appears to be unsuitable. The Committee considers that 
major accidents usually affect mainly workers at work and, 
therefore, that Article 118a seems more appropriate. In 
addition, part of the draft Directive relating to the 
environment, should, according to the Committee, fall within 
the scope of Article 130. 
3) Proposal for a Council Directive on the protection of workers 
from the risks related to exposure to chemical agents at work 
(Doc. 5478/1/91). 
On the basis of a draft opinion (Doc. 6603/91) prepared by 
the AHG, the Plenary Committee delivered an opinion 
accompanied by comments from the interest groups. 
These related mainly to: 
provisional limit values, which should be the subject of 
a Recommendation rather than a Directive; 
- information; it would be better to take the framework 
Directive as a guide, which would make for greater 
consistency in the transposition arrangements; 
the need to stress the aspect of reducing risks. 
All these comments are contained in the minutes of the 41st 
plenary meeting of the Committee (Doc. 6945/92). 
4) Initial draft of an information brochure on the choice and 
use of personal protective equipment (Doc. 42/92). 
The Committee adopted a draft opinion (Doc. 6948/92). The 
interest groups point out that the text of this brochure is 
not legally binding. The Committee wants the presentation of 
the brochure to be better suited to users. 
5) Proposal for a Council Directive amending for the first time 
Directive 90/394/EEC on the protection of workers from the 
risks related to exposure to carcinogens at work (Doc. 
6018/92). 
The Committee adopted a draft opinion contained in 
Doc. 6610/92. 
The Government Representatives' Group considers it necessary 
to continue research into R40-class substances and benzene. 
The Workers' Group, however, considers that these substances 
have their place within this draft Directive. 
Finally, the Committee considers that a limit of five years 
should be granted for the implementation of this Directive. 
6) Draft Council Directive 111/4056/91 Rev. 3 on the 
approximation of the laws of Member States concerning freedom 
of movement for second-hand machines. 
The Committee adopted a draft opinion prepared by the ad hoc 
group (Doc. 7200/92) accompanied by comments from the 
interest groups. 
The Committee stresses the importance it attaches to this 
draft Directive. The use of second-hand machines in industry 
is increasing, and it is important for workers to be 
protected by provisions as strict as those relating to new 
machines. The Committee notes the difficulties of 
implementing such a directive. 
B) WORK IN PROGRESS 
1) AHG "Standardisation" 
The Group continued its work relating to European policy 
concerning standardisation. A draft opinion should be 
prepared for the first plenary meeting in 1993. 
The Committee stressed the importance it attaches to the 
operation of this ad hoc group, as it it the only means for 
the two sides of industry to put forward their views on the 
problems posed by standardisation. 
2) AHG "Fourth action programme" 
The AHG has studied proposals which should lead to a draft 
programme to be presented at the first meeting of the 
Advisory Committee in 1993 (Doc. 43/93). 
3) AHG "Demountable structures" 
The AHG has met using an initial draft drawn up by DG III as 
a working document. 
This draft directive is mainly concerned with demountable 
structures (scaffolding, etc.) and specific equipment for 
funfairs and amusement parks. A new document is to be 
prepared and presented to the AHG. 
4) AHG "Work equipment" 
The AHG finished its work in 1992. A draft opinion will be 
proposed at the plenary meeting in February 1993. The 
Employers' Group has noted that this draft supplements 
Directive 89/655, which should be transposed into national 
legislation before 31 December 1992. It considers that this 
might give rise to problems, and the draft must be considered 
very carefully. 
5) AHG "Agriculture" 
The AHG has examined this draft Directive, which makes 
provision for minimum safety and health requirements for 
agricultural activities. A draft opinion was presented at the 
plenary meeting in September, but the Committee's opinion had 
to be postponed until the plenary meeting in February 1993. 
The Government Representatives' Group, however, has already 
made the following comments: 
- the two-year deadline for implementation is far too 
short; 
emphasis must be placed on risk assessment; 
this draft Directive must apply to self-employed workers. 
IV. Annexes 
A) List of the members of the ACSH 
b) List of the members of the AHGs 
C) List of the members of the "Organisation" group 
21.9.90 Official Journal of the European Communities No C 237/1 
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(Information) 
COUNCIL 
List of full and alternate members of the Advisory Committee on Safety, Hygiene and Health 
Protection at Work 
(for the period 26 March 1990 to 25 March 1993) 
following the Decision of the Council of the European Communities on 26 March 1990 
(90/C 237/01) 
I. GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES 
(a) Members 
Belgium Mr R. NUYTS 
Denmark Mr H. GROVE 
Germany Mr H. KAISER 
Greece Mrs A. KAFETZOPOULOU 
Spain Mrs C. SERRANO HERRERA 
France Mr F. BRUN 
Ireland Mr T. WALSH 
Italy Mrs G. ROCCA 
Luxembourg Mr A. SCHUSTER 
Netherlands Mr E. H. SICCAMA 
Portugal Mrs J. DA ENCARNAÇÀO 
PINTO MARVÀO 
United Kingdom Mr D. C. T. EVES Mr J. DE GREVE 
Mr E. ANDERSEN 
Mr T. GIESEN 
Mr G. PELORIADIS 
Mr A. ALLUE BUIZA 
Mr M. LAROQUE 
Mr B. K. NEVILLE 
Mrs A. M. AMATISTA 
Mr N. RUME 
Mr C.J. VOS 
Mr A. A. VAREJAO CASTELO 
BRANCO DE SOUSA 
Mr C. D. BURGESS 
(b) Alternates 
Belgium Mr A. LEHOUCQ 
Denmark Mrs M. GROTH-ANDERSEN 
Germany Mr R. OPFERMANN 
Greece Mr P. PAPADOPOULOS 
Spain Mr L. F. FERNANDEZ 
PERDIDO 
France Mr J.-L. PASQUIER 
Ireland Mr J. PHELAN 
Italy Mr M. GUERRIERI 
Luxembourg Mr M. FEYEREISEN 
Netherlands Mr A. J. DE ROOS 
Portugal Mr C. SEIXAS DA FONSECA 
United Kingdom Miss H. K. LEISER Mr P. CAJOT 
Mr K. OVERGARD-HANSEN 
Mr K. HORNEFFER 
Mr E. GALANOPOULOU 
Mr J. L. CASTELLA 
Mr G. ROBERT 
Mr P.J. GOULDING 
Mr LCASANO 
Mr J.-P. DEMUTH 
Mr R. O. TRIEMSTRA 
Mr J. F. CORREIA GOMES 
ESTEVES 
Mr J.T. CARTER 
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No C 237/2 Official Journal of the European Communities 21.9.90 
II. TRADE UNION REPRESENTATIVES 
(a) Members 
Belgium 
Denmark 
Germany 
Greece 
Spain 
France 
Ireland 
Italy 
Luxembourg 
Netherlands 
Portugal 
United Kingdom Mr P. SILON 
Mr O. HEEGAARD 
Mr R. KONSTANTY 
Mr A. GERANIOS 
Mr F.J. PINILLA GARClA 
Mr M. MARTIN 
Mr D. O'SULLIVAN 
Mrs C. BRIGHI 
Mr R. NURENBERG 
Mrs K. Y. I. J. ADELMUND 
Mr A. J. GOMES TAVARES 
Mr A. D. TUFFIN Mr P.-P. MAETER 
Mr B. ANDREASEN 
Mr H. PARTIKEL 
Mr V. TSITSAS 
Mr A. CARCOBA ALONSO 
Mr P. ETIENNE 
Mr T. WALL 
Mrs G. GALLI 
Mr A. GROBEN 
Mr G. A. CREMERS 
Mr L F. MENEZES LOPES 
Mr P. JACQUES 
(b) Alternates 
Belgium Mr R. THISSEN 
Denmark Mr E. ANDERSEN 
Germany Mr B. ZWINGMANN 
Greece Mr C. POLYZOGOPOULOS 
Spain Mrs M. DlAZ OJEDA 
France Mr M. SAIU 
Ireland Mr M. O'HALLORAN 
Italy Mrs L. BENEDETTINI 
Luxembourg Mr H. DUNKEL 
Netherlands Mr H. P. W. SCHMITZ 
Portugal Mr J. VIZINHO 
United Kingdom Miss A. MADDOCKS Mr V. VAN DER HAEGEN 
Mr S. B0GH 
Mr W. EGELKRAUT 
Mr G. CHRISTODOULOU 
Mrs L. RODRIGUEZ GARClA 
Mr M. SEDES 
Mr P. KEATING 
Mrs G. MALASPINA 
Mr A. GIARDIN 
MrW.W. MULLER 
Mr J. M. LEITÀO RIBEIRO 
ARENGA 
Mr R. COYLE 
III. EMPLOYERS' REPRESENTATIVES 
(a) Members 
Belgium 
Denmark 
Germany 
Greece 
Spain 
France 
Ireland 
Italy 
Luxembourg 
Netherlands 
Portugal 
United Kingdom Mr A. CORDY 
Mr J. ANDERSEN 
Mr D. BITTSCHEIDT 
Mr H. TSAMOUSOPOULOS 
Mr E. BALBOYSSON 
CORRECHER 
Mr J.-P. PEYRICAL 
Mr W. H. O'CONNOR 
Mr F. GIUSTI 
Mr R. FERRY 
Mrs C. DE MEESTER 
Mr J. H. L. DA COSTA 
TAVARES 
Miss A. M. MACKIE Mr R. LÉONARD 
Mr T. JEPSEN 
Mr A. THEUER 
Mr E. ZIMALIS 
Mr C. MENÊNDEZ 
RODRIGUEZ 
Mr J. TASSIN 
Mr T. BRISCOE 
Mr E. BUSSETTI 
Mr P. OLINGER 
Mr N.J. VAN KESTEREN 
Mr M. LIMA AMORIM 
Mr C. H. A. F. CASTLE 
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21. 9. 90 Official Journal of the European Communities No C 237/3 
(b) Alternates 
Belgium 
Denmark 
Germany 
Greece 
Spain 
France 
Ireland 
Italy 
Luxembourg 
Netherlands 
Portugal 
United Kingdom Mr J. BORMANS 
Mr T. A. S0RENSEN 
Mr E. MULLER 
Mr A. KALDIS 
Mr F. MORENO PINERO 
Mrs V. CORMAN 
Mr R. TUMULTY 
Mr T. GARLANDA 
Mr R. BEFFORT 
Mr I. VERHOEF 
Mr M. GONCALVES DE 
TEVES COSTA 
Mr E. F. THAIRS Mr P.J. HARDY 
Mrs M. KODAHL 
Mr S. BEEKHUIZEN 
Mr G. VGONTZAS 
Mr A. MORENO UCELAY 
Mrs A. DEJEAN DE LA BATIE 
Mr T. LAWLOR 
Mr A. SCARFINI 
Mr P. VANDERDONCKT 
Mr G. VAN VOORBERGEN 
Mr J. A. SENTIEIRO TOMAS 
Mr H. A. BENN 
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ORGANISATION OF THE AD HOC GROUPS - 1992 -
NAME OF GROUP TERMS OF 
REFERENCE COMPOSITION GOVERNMENT 
REPRESENTATIVES WORKERS' ' EMPLOYERS' 
IREPRESENTATIVESREPRESENTATIVES OFFICIAL 
RESPONSIBLE 
CARCINOGENS Determination 
of strategy on 
carcinogens Chairman: M. VERHOFF 
Vice-ch.: TRAV 
Rapporteur: M. FIRTH GRAHAM/UK 
KLEIN/DF 
KFRKLANN/NI: 
GUFRRIFRI / H 
FIRTH/UK ESTEHAN/I-S 
HFFGAARD/DA 
KONSTANTY/DI 
DEGRFFF/BI: 
GALLI/IT 
VAN DAMME / liTS 
MFLLISH/UK VERHOFF/NF 
BFRTOLINO/N 
BFEKHUIZEN/I)F 
AUBRUN/I* 
BORMANS/UNICF: I)I. ARESINI 
Tél. 2260 
STANDARDISATION Examination of 
proposed 
standards 
requested by 
the CEC fro» Chairman: 
Vice-ch.: 
Rapporteur JACQUES 
GOUV 
GANbELLI CASTFLA LOI»I:Z/F:S 
BRUN/IK 
MCDONALD/UK 
ALVINO/IT 
RIBADEAU/FK 
OVFRGAARD/DA PAR HKEL / DF: 
BENEDETUNI / II 
SAPIR / BTS 
JACQUIiS/UK CiAMBELLI/l* 
GIUSTI/IT 
JANISZEWSKI/DE 
TORNOS / FS 
BORMANS/UNICF: M. I.OMMFI. 
Tel 1871 
4TH ACTION 
PROGRAMME Examination 
of documents 
prepared by 
the Commission Chairman: M. CASTLE 
Vice-ch.: TRAV 
Rapp. : M. WAGEMAKER WEBER /LUX 
WAGEMAKER / NF 
PINTO M ARVAO / PO 
DURNING / UK 
OLIVIER / NE 
SHEYE/ DA KONSTANTY / DE 
ETIENNE / FK 
JACQUES/UK 
BRIGHI / IT 
PINILLA G. / ES 
BUSCHAK / CES 
MAETER / BE 
POULSEN/DA 
SAPIR / BTS JEPSEN / DA 
CORMAN / FR 
MANZANO S. / ES 
GIUSTI / IT 
CASTLE / UK 
SCARFINI / IT 
BORMANS/UNICF: M. GAUTHIER 
Tél. 2X02 
SECOND-HAND 
MACHINES Examination of 
directive 
drafted by 
DG III Chairman: M. PEYRICAL 
Vice-ch.: GOUV 
Rapporteur : M. SEDES ROCCA / IT 
DE JONG / NE 
HENRIET/BE 
NEVILLE / IRL 
LEJEUNE / FR SEDES / FR 
NIELSEN / DA 
THISSEN/BE 
GERRA / ES 
SAPIR / BTS JEFFREY / UK 
PEYRICAL / FR 
TEVES COSTA/I*) 
GIUSTI / IT 
KRAMER / DE 
BORMANS / UNICE M.LOMMFI. 
Tél. 1871 
ORGANISATION OF THE AD HOC GROUPS - 1992 -
DEMOUNTABLE 
STRUCTURES Examination of 
directive 
drafted by 
DG III Chairman: M. CASTELO 
Vice-ch: TRAV 
Rapporteur : M. GAMBELLI ALVINO / IT 
SLUM / NE 
CASTELO/PO SEDES/FR 
LANDRO/PO 
l»OULSEN/DA 
PICKERT/BTS 
BLAIMONT/BE READING / UK 
GAMBELLI / FR 
BERTOLINO / IT 
MANZANO / ES 
BORMANS / UNICE M. LOMMFF 
Tél. 3871 
WORK EQUIPMENT Examination of 
directive 
drafted by 
DG V Chairman: SEDES 
Vice-ch.: GOUV 
Rapporteur : DE LANGE ROCCA/IT 
REVELE/UK 
LEJEUNE / FT* 
DE JONG / NE MELLISH/UK 
SEDES/FR 
DEGREEF/BE 
SAPIR / BTS 
NURENBERG/LUX ASHERSON/UK 
DE LANGE / BE 
GAMBELLI / FR 
CASANO/IT 
BORMANS/UNICF M.LOMMFI. 
Tél. 3871 
CHEMICAL AGENTS Examination of 
directive 
drafted by 
DG V Chair.: MME ASHERSON 
Vice-ch.: M. FIRTH 
Rapporteur : M. GUERRIERl NOORDAM / NE 
FIRTH/UK 
GUERRIERl / IT ESTEBAN/ES 
MALASPINA / IT 
BIBBINGS / UK 
MAUGIN / FR ASHERSON/UK 
JEPSEN / DA 
AUBRUN/FR 
FREGOSO / IT Dr. ARESINI 
Tél. 226<) 
VAN DAMME / BTS BEEKHUIZEN / DE 
WILDERS / NE BORMANS / UNICE 
AGRICULTURE ïxarnratioTnïF 
directive 
drafted by 
DG V Chairman: M. BUSCHAK 
Vice-ch.: GOUV 
Rapporteur: NE ALE CASTELO/PO 
GROVE/DA 
ROCCA / IT 
STRETTON / UK 
ROBERT/FR GALLI / IT 
BUSCHAK/CES 
WAGENMANS / NE 
BOEGH / DA 
WILLMS / DE 
NEALE/ UK 
FUENTE/ES KETTLEBOROUGH 
MOYA/ES 
TERENZI / IT 
DESANTIS / BE M. GOEMINNF 
Tél. 2697 
PPE BROCHURE Chairman: M.GIARDIN 
Vice-ch.: GOUV 
Rapporteur : M. TSAMOUS. LISTER / UK 
TRIEMSTRA / NE 
CHRIST/DE 
PARTIDA / ES GALLI / IT 
B ANOUTSOS / GR 
GIARDIN/LUX TSAMOUSS./GR 
O'HALLORAN / IRL 
FERRY/LUX 
SWAELEN / BE 
BOISSELIER / FR M. GOEMINNF 
Tél. 2697 
ORGANISATION OF THE AD HOC GROUPS - 1992 -
MAJOR 
ACCIDENTS Examination of 
directive 
drafted by 
DG XI and 
DG III Chairman: M.KAFKA 
Vice-ch.: GOUV 
Rapporteur : TRAV COWLEY/UK 
GROVE / DA 
HENRIET/BE 
HUSMANN/NE 
CANDREVA / IT SAPIR / BTS 
CARCOBA/KS 
OHALLORAN/ IRI 
THEOHARI / GR 
BRIGHI / IT 
MELLISH/UK MANZANO/ES 
REJASSE / F"R 
CAMPBELL/UK 
KLAIS / DE 
BOSIA / IT 
KAFKA/BE 
BORMANS / UNICE M. ARESINI 
Tél. 2260 
PHYSICAL 
AGENTS Examination of 
a directive 
proposed by 
DG V Chairman: M. MAETER/BE 
Vice-ch. M. PASQUIER/FR 
Rapporteur : M. PEYRICAI7I VAN VLIET/NL 
PASQUIER / FR 
HUBLET/ BE 
CASTELO / PO GALLI / IT 
PINILLA / ES 
MAETER / BE 
SAPIR / BE 
SEDES/FR CULL /UK 
KODHAL/DA 
PEYRICAL / FR 
VIGONE / IT 
BORMANS / BE M. VAN DFR VFNNI 
Tél. 2263 
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LIST OF MEMBERS OF THE 
"ORGANISATION" GROUP 
Government experts 
Henrik Grove 
Arbejdsministeriet 
Laksegade 19 
DK - 1063 KOBENHAVN 
Sra. Josefina da Encarnacao Pinto Marvao 
MTSS/DG Higiene e Seguranca do Trabalho 
Av. Republica, 84-5° 
P - 1600 LISBOA 
Mr Cullen 
Health and Safety Executive 
Baynards House 
1 Chepstow Place 
GB - LONDON W2 4TF 
Workers' representatives 
Ole Heegaard 
Konsulent 
Landsorganisationen i Oanmark 
Rosenorns Allé 12 
DK - 1634 KOBENHAVN V 
M. Maurice Sedes 
CGT-FO 
Rue Clisson 34 
F - 75646 PARIS 
M. Buschak 
C.E.S. 
Rue Montagne aux Herbes Potagères, 37 
B - 1000 BRUXELLES 
Employers' representatives 
Mr Castle 
Employee Relations Consultant 
4 Acacia Avenue 
UK - MIDDLESEX HA4 8RG 
Torben Jepsen 
Ingenior 
Dansk Arbejdsgiverforening 
Vester Voldgade 113 
DK - 1503 KOBENHAVN K 
16 
M. Jacques Tassin 
3, Place E. Dreux 
F - 78430 LOUVECIENNES 
Sig. Franco Giusti 
Responsabile Igiene e Sicurezza del Lavoro 
Direzione Relazioni Industriali FIAT 
Corso Marconi, 10 
IT - 10125 TORINO 
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