CELEX: 51992PC0518(03)
Language: en
Date: 1992-12-04
Title: PROPOSAL FOR A COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) opening for 1993, as an autonomous measure, a special import tariff quota for high-quality fresh, chilled or frozen beef and veal falling within CN codes 0201 and 0202 and for products falling within CN codes 0206 10 95 and 0206 29 91

COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
                                           C0M(92)  518f inal
                                           Brussels, 4   December 1992
                               PROPOSALS FOR
     an estimate concerning young male bovine animals weighing
     300 kilograms or less and intended for fattening for the period
     1 January to 31 December 1993
     an estimate concerning beef and veal intended for the processing
     industry for the period 1 January to 31 December 19 93
                               PROPOSAL FOR A
                          COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC)
   opening for 1993, as an autonomous measure, a special import tariff
      quota for high-quality fresh, chilled or frozen beef and veal
          falling within CN codes 0201 and 0202 and for products
             falling within CN codes 0206 10 95 and 0206 29 91
               (transmitted to the Council by the Commission)
 ---pagebreak---                            EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM
The first draft estimated supply balance fixes the community's import
requirements for young bovine animals for fattening at 198 000 head for
1993.
Under the second draft estimated supply balance, Community supplies of meat
for processing in 1993 are estimated to be greater than the Community
industry's requirements for beef for processing. It is accordingly
proposed to set this balance at zero.
In accordance with the bilateral agreements between the Community an4
certain supplier non-member countries instituting cooperation in the
drawing up of the estimated supply balances, consultations took place on
the drawing up of such import balances for 1993T
In view of the Community's concern to maintain harmonious trading relations
with those countries and in view of the fact that the balance for meat for
processing was fixed at zero, the Commission proposes to open for 1993, as
an autonomous measure, a tariff quota of 11 430 tonnes of high-quality beef
from animals fed principally on grass at a customs duty of 20% and exempt
from levy.
                                                                            %
 ---pagebreak---                                   MEMORANDUM
                 CONCERNING THE ESTIMATED SUPPLY BALANCE FOR
                   YOUNG MALE BOVINE ANIMALS FOR FATTENING
 In accordance with undertakings entered into within the framework of the
multilateral trade negotiations, the Commission proposed that Poland,
Hungary, the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic and Romania take part in
bilateral consultations concerning the estimated supply balance for young
male bovine animals intended for fattening for 1993.
REPLIES FROM THE COUNTRIES CONCERNED:
ROMANIA
The Romanian authorities outlined at length the economic difficulties
facing their country. The production cooperatives have been dissolved
while a programme for the redistribution of land to the peasants, with aid
from the PHARE project and in accordance with the recent land law, is under
way. Peasants will be allocated 10 hectares each.
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The Romanian authorities hope to export 75 000 to 100 000 young bovine inale
animals including 13% at a 65% reduction in the levy. Furthermore, within
the framework of the Association Agreement, they hope to achieve similar
concessions to those granted to the other associate countries.
HUNGARY
The Hungarian authorities said that domestic consumption had fallen
(108 000 tonnes in 1991 and 86 000 tonnes forecast in 1992); exports were
suffering accordingly (102 000 tonnes in 1991 and 70 000 tonnes forecast in
1992) .
As regards the supply balance, the Hungarian authorities consider that the
minimum weight of bovine animals should be reduced from 22 0 kg to 16 0 kg
per head. They also want a subquota under the supply balance and the
Association Agreement.
Exports to the Community in 1992 could reach 15 300 head, whereas they were
8 336 head in 1991.
POLAND
The Polish authorities stated that on account of the drought, total
production had fallen but this will not affect exports of young bovine
animals to the Community. They also said that they wished to express their
discontent regarding the period during which they are to export, i.e.
summer, which made transactions more costly. For this reason they
requested a quota early.
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 ---pagebreak--- CZECH AND SLOVAK FEDERAL REPUBLIC
The Czech and Slovak authorities also requested a reduction in the minimum
weight per head of young bovine animals from 220 kg to 160 kg.
They also expressed concern at the increase in the quantity of meat for
export as a result of the fall in domestic consumption, and interest in an
increase in their share and/or the introduction of a separate quota for
that country.
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 ---pagebreak---         Proposal for an estimate concerning young male bovine animals
          weighing 300 kilograms or less and intended for fattening
                 for the period 1 January to 31 December 1993
 THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
 Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to council Regulation (EEC) No 805/68 of 27 June 1968 on the
common organization of the market in beef and veal,* as last amended by
Regulation (EEC) No 2066/92,2 and in particular Article 13 thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,
HAS ADOPTED THIS ESTIMATE:
                                 Introduction
Article 13(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 805/68 provides that each year before
1 December the Council, acting by a qualified majority on a proposal from
the Commission, must draw up an estimate of the young male bovine animals
which may be imported under the system laid down in that Article. This
estimate must take account both of the forecast supplies of young bovine
animals intended for fattening within the community and of Community
livestock farmers' requirements.
In order to establish the volume of imports under this estimate as from
1981, in accordance with the Community's undertaking within the General
Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), consultations are held between the
Commission and representatives of some non-member countries before the
annual draft estimate is put forward.
1 OJ No L 148, 28.6.1968, p. 24.
2 OJ No L 215, 30.7.1992, p. 49.
 ---pagebreak--- Before drawing up this estimate, the Commission held consultations with
representatives of the following non-member countries: Hungary, Poland,
Czechoslovakia and Romania.
These consultations included an exchange of views on the beef and veal
market as a whole, the production and consumption prospects within the
Community and the scope for exports of young male bovine animals by the
non-member countries.
This estimate relates to the period 1 January to 31 December 1993. It has
been prepared in the light of information available to the Commission and
on the basis of the foreseeable trend for 1993 of supplies of and
requirements for young male bovine animals intended for fattening in the
community. The particular circumstances in the non-member countries can
also be taken into account, while ensuring that the number of head to be
imported in 1993 will be limited to the traditional level of 425 000 head.
To that end, the Commission, acting pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) No
1157/92 of 28 April 1992, introduced management measures concerning imports
of young bovine animals weighing 80 kilograms or less which replaced the
safeguard clause in 1992. It will continue to apply appropriate management
measures if forecasts suggest that imports into the community could exceed
425 000 head and that such imports of beef could threaten seriously to
disturb the Community market.
1.    Assessment of Community supplies for 1993
      In view of the number of breeding females (cows and heifers)
      anticipated for 1993 (about 36 500 000), some 29 200 000 births of
      calves are expected during that year. Production over the year of
      male calves would therefore be about 14 600 000 head in 1993.
2.    Estimated Community requirements for 1993
2.1   on the basis of data collected from the Member States, the number of
      slaughterings of male calves envisaged for 1993 should be about
      4 000 000 head.
2.2   The number of male animals intended for slaughter, steers, fattened
      young bulls or bulls for breeding should be about 10 500 000 head.
2.3   In the light of information provided by the Member States and of the
      above, it is expected that in 1993 the requirements of Community
      livestock farmers as regards young male bovine animals for fattening
      will be 10 500 000 head.
2.4   From the considerations set out in 2.1 and 2.3 it follows that the
      Community's overall requirements in male calves will be 14 500 000
      head in 1993.
These requirements will be wholly satisfied by Community supplies of these
animals which, as demonstrated in point 1, amount to about 14 600 000 head.
 ---pagebreak--- CONCLUSION
In the light of the above estimates, a Community surplus may be expected in
1993. Furthermore, the Council has approved the introduction of a premium
for the withdrawal from production of young male calves of dairy breeds
with a view to reducing the number of young calves available.
However, in order to maintain harmonious trade relations with the non-
member countries concerned, as in 1992 the number of young bovine animals
which may be imported under the estimated supply balance for 1993 should be
fixed at the same level i.e. 198 000 head, the overall level of traditional
imports which the Commission contemplates taking into account in 1993.
                                                                            *
 ---pagebreak---       FINANCIAL                     S TATEMENT
                                                                        DATE: 22.10.1992
 1. BUDGET HEADING: Article 120 (customs duties)                        APPROPRIATIONS: ECU 14 567m
                    Post 1000 (agricultural levies)                                     ECU 1 264m
                    Article 210 (refunds)                                               ECU 1 535m
 2. TITLE: Proposal for an estimated supply balance for young male bovine animals for fattening
            weighing not more than 300 kg for the period 1 January to 31 December 1993.
3. LEGAL BASIS: Article 13 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 805/68
4. PURPOSE OF MEASURE: To establ ish the Community's import requirements for young male bovine animals
                         for fattening at 198 000 head for 1993.
                                   Period of 12 months     Current Financial Year    Following Financial Year
5. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS                                           1993                     1994
5.0 EXPENDITURE
     - CHARGED TO THE EC BUDGET
       (REFUNDS)                      + ECU 122.3m             + ECU 76.4m                  + ECU 45,9m
       (INTERVENTION)
5.1 REVENUE
     - OWN RESOURCES OF THE EC
       (LEVIES/CUSTOMS DUTIES)        + ECU 39.4m              + ECU 31.1m                  + ECU 8.3m
                                         1995                  1996                 1997               1998
5.0.1 ESTIMATED EXPENDITURE
5.1.1 ESTIMATED REVENUE                         Measure covers 1993 only
5.2 METHOD OF CALCULATION: Since   there is a surplus in this area, imports would not take place without this
     concession.
     Levies                                                                               ECUm (B)
          CSFR         30 000 head x 250  kg X ECU 1 340/t  x 25% x  1.157(DR)        -  + 2.9
          Poland      128 000 head x 250  kg x ECU 1 340/t  x 25% x  1.157(DR)        -  + 12.4
          Hungary      30 000 head X 250  kg X ECU 1 340/t  X 25% X  1.157(DR)        -  + 2.9
          Others       10 000 head x 250  kg x ECU 1 340/t  x 35% x  1.57((DR)        -  + 1-4
                                                                                         + 19.6
     Customs duties: 49 500 t X ECU 2 500/t X 16%                                     - + 19.8
     Refunds:         A corresponding quantity should be exported:
                      198 000 head x 300 kg (net slaughter weight) x ECU 1 785/t x 1.153(DR)       + 122.7
6.0 CAN THE PROJECT BE FINANCED FROM APPROPRIATIONS ENTERED IN THE RELEVANT CHAPTER OF THE CURRENT BUDGET?
                                                                                                          YES
6.1 CAN THE PROJECT BE FINANCED BY TRANSFER BETWEEN CHAPTERS OF THE CURRENT BUDGET?                           ~~
6.2 IS A SUPPLEMENTARY BUDGET NECESSARY?
6.3 WILL FUTURE BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS BE NECESSARY?
                                                                                                               NO
OBSERVATIONS:
The 1993 draft budget takes these figures into account,
                                                                                                                  s
 ---pagebreak---                                  MEMORANDUM
                  CONCERNING THE ESTIMATED SUPPLY BALANCE
                       FOR FROZEN MEAT FOR PROCESSING
In accordance with undertakings entered into in the framework of the
multilateral trade negotiations, the Commission proposed consultations with
Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, Uruguay, Hungary, Poland and Romania
concerning the estimated supply balance for 1993 as regards frozen beef for
processing.
REPLIES FROM THE COUNTRIES CONCERNED:
ARGENTINA
The Argentine authorities informed the Commission about the situation
regarding meat production in Argentina. They stressed the fact that during
1992 beef production has increased but this has been accompanied by a rise
in domestic consumption and therefore in prices.
At present 75% of Argentine production is intended for the domestic market
and the rest is exported to the international market, where the situation
is not very favourable.
At present, Argentina has an annual inflation rate of only 20%, largely due
to the fixed exchange rate with the dollar.
The Argentine delegation said that it is willing to accept a supply balance
of zero with the proposed compensation (11 430 tonnes Hilton beef) but
wanted an increase in their share, which has remained unchanged for two
years.
NEW ZEALAND
The New Zealand authorities said that beef production is rising in New
Zealand. Although they reiterated their well-known position concerning the
overall quantities in the supply balance, they said they could in principle
agree to the commission proposal provided their quota remained at the same
level as in 1992.
They also asked the Commission about the planned timetable for the Council
decision and about publicity campaigns to increase meat consumption in the
Community.
AUSTRALIA
The Australian authorities said they were in favour of redistributing the
remaining quantity (shortfall) of Hilton beef before the end of 1992.
They also emphasized the fall in the international markets, particularly in
the United states and Japan.
URUGUAY
The Uruguayan authorities requested the Commission to ensure that the
decision on
                                                                            <b
 ---pagebreak--- the supply balance was taken as soon as possible. They noted that since
1985 exports of Uruguayan meat to the Community have fallen constantly.
Uruguay has 30 million sheep and 10 million cattle. It can export 150 000
tonnes of meat in total, including 4 000 tonnes of Hilton beef.
The Uruguayan authorities also drew attention to the clause in the GATT
providing for Uruguay to make use of quantities unused by other countries.
HUNGARY, POLAND AND ROMANIA
These three countries did not express any desire to export meat for
processing to the Community since their traditional markets focus on
exports of calves for fattening.
                                                                           M>
 ---pagebreak---         Proposal for an estimate concerning beef and veal intended for
     the processing industry for the period 1 January to 31 December 1993
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
 Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 805/68 of 27 June 1968 on the
common organization of the market in beef and veal, 1 as last amended by
Regulation (EEC) No 2066/92,2 and in particular Article 14(2) thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,
HAS ADOPTED THIS ESTIMATE
                                 Introduction
Article 14(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 805/68 provides that each year before
1 December, the Council, acting by a qualified majority on a proposal from
the Commission, must draw up an estimate of meat which may be imported
under the arrangements laid down in that Article. This estimate must take
account both of the forecast Community supplies of meat of a quality and
type of cut suitable for industrial use and of industrial need. The
estimate is to mention separately the quantities:
(a)    intended for the manufacture of preserves which do not contain
       characteristic components other than beef and jelly;
(b)    intended for the processing industry for the manufacture of products
       other than the preserves referred to in (a).
The annual presentation of the draft estimate is preceded by consultations
between the Commission and certain non-member countries. The purpose of
these meetings is to review the overall situation of the beef market in the
Community and the non-member countries as well as current forecasts of
production and consumption, so that a joint analysis can be made of the
factors which could contribute towards drawing up estimates of Community
requirements for frozen beef for processing and so that information
concerning the potential export market can be exchanged.
Consultations have been undertaken by the Commission with representatives
of the following countries: Argentina, Brazil, Australia, New Zealand,
Hungary, Poland and Romania.
1 OJ No L 148, 28.6.1968, p. 24.
2 OJ No L 215, 30.7.1992, p. 49.                                            A
 ---pagebreak---                                    CHAPTER I
                        supplies of meat for processing
According to information supplied to the Commission by the Member States,
 Community supplies of home-produced fresh meat for processing for 1993 can
 be estimated at 1 315 000 tonnes of bone-in meat.
At the end of 1992 the Community will hold a large public stock of meat as
 a result of intervention buying. The quantity of this meat suitable for
 processing can be estimated at 512 000 tonnes of bone-in meat.
At the end of 1992 no meat will be held in cold stores as a result of the
granting of private storage aid.
With effect from 1 January 1993 the Community intends to open a tariff
quota for 53 000 tonnes of boned frozen meat, which corresponds to 68 900
tonnes bone-in meat.
Past experience indicates that, under this quota, 13 000 tonnes of frozen
bone-in meat will be imported for processing in 1993.
In 1993 the quantity of meat originating in Botswana, Kenya, Madagascar,
Zimbabwe, Swaziland and Namibia to be imported into the Community which
satisfies the requirements for processing may be estimated at 8 700 tonnes
of bone-in meat.
For 1993 the total available supplies intended for processing will thus be
as follows:
                        (tonnes)
- fresh meat:           1 315 000
- frozen meat bought into intervention            512 000
- frozen meat stored under the system of
   private storage aid:                 0
- frozen meat imported under GATT quota:           13 000
- frozen meat imported under ACP
   Convention arrangements:         8 700
                                     Total      1 848 000
                                  CHAPTER II
                  Industrial demand for meat for processing
According to information supplied to the Commission by the Member states in
August 1991, Community demand for meat for processing in 1993 can be
estimated at 1 438 000 tonnes of meat on the bone.
This figure includes the quantity required for the preparation of preserved
foods as referred to in Article 14(1)(a) of Regulation (EEC) No 805/68.
This latter quantity is estimated at 198 000 tonnes.
                                                                            A*l
 ---pagebreak---                                  Conclusion
It emerges from the foregoing that Community availabilities of meat for
processing will exceed industrial requirements in 1993. The estimate of
the quantity of beef and veal intended for the processing industry and
which may be imported in 1993 under the arrangements provided for in
Article 14 of Regulation (EEC) No 805/86 is therefore fixed at zero tonnes
Done at Brussels,     For the Council
                                                                           •Ah
 ---pagebreak---      FINANCIAL                      STATEMENT
                                                                      DATE: 22.10.1992
1. BUDGET HEADING: Article 120 (customs duties)                       APPROPRIATIONS: ECU 14 567m
                    Post 1000 (agricultural levies)                                   ECU 1 264m
                    Article 210 (refunds)                                             ECU 1 157m
2. TITLE: Proposal for an estimated supply balance for beef for the processing industry for the
            period 1 January to 31 December 1993.
3. LEGAL BASIS: Article 14 of Council Regulation (EEC) to 805/68
4. PURPOSE OF MEASURE: To establish the Comunity's import requirements for frozen beef for processing at
                         0 tonnes for 1993.
                                   Period of 12 months   Current Financial Year    Following Financial Year
5. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS                                         1993                     1994
5.0 EXPENDITURE
    - CHARGED TO THE EC BUDGET
      (REFUNDS)
      (INTERVENTION)
5.1 REVENUE
    - (Mi RESOURCES OF THE EC
      (LEVIES/CUSTOMS DUTIES)
                                        1994                 1995                 1996              1997
5.0.1 ESTIMATED EXPENDITURE
5.1.1 ESTIMATED REVENUE                        Measure covers 1993 only
5.2 METHOD OF CALCULATION:
6.0 CAN THE PROJECT BE FINANCED FROM APPROPRIATIONS ENTERED IN THE RELEVANT CHAPTER OF THE CURRENT BUDGET?
                                                                                                       YES
6.1 CAN THE PROJECT BE FINANCED BY TRANSFER BETWEEN CHAPTERS OF THE CURRENT BUDGET?
6.2 IS A SUPPLEMENTARY BUDGET NECESSARY?
6.3 WILL FUTURE BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS BE NECESSARY?
                                                                                                           NO
OBSERVATIONS:
The 1993 draft budget takes these figures into account,
                                                                                                              A^\
 ---pagebreak---                                  Proposal for
                     COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) No     /93
                                      Of
     opening for 1993, as an autonomous measure, a special import quota
          for high-quality, fresh, chilled or frozen beef and veal
       falling within CN codes 0201 and 0202 and for products falling
                  within CN codes 0206 10 95 and 0206 29 91
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
and in particular Article 43 thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,
Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament,
Whereas given past imports of high-quality beef and the need to export beef
producted in the Community, provision should be made for the opening for
1993, as an autonomous measure, of a special Community import tariff quota
for 11 430 tonnes of high quality fresh, chilled or frozen beef falling
within CN codes 0201 and 0202 as well as products falling within CN codes
0206 10 95 and 0206 29 91 at a duty of 20% and exempt from levy;
Whereas equal and continuous access for all operators concerned in the
Community to the said quota and the uninterrupted application of the rate
laid down for that quota to all imports of the products concerned in all
the Member States until the volume provided for is exhausted should in
particular be ensured; whereas, to this end, a system for utilizing the
Community tariff quota, based on the presentation of a certificate of
authenticity guaranteeing the type, provenance and origin of the products
is required;
Whereas rules for the application of these provisions should be adopted in
accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 27 of Council Regulation
(EEC) No 805/68 of 27 June 1968 on the common organization of the market in
beef and veal, 1 as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2066/92,2
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
                                  Article 1
1.    A special tariff quota for high-quality, fresh, chilled or frozen
      beef and veal falling within CN codes 0201 and 0202 and for products
      falling within CN codes 0206 10 95 and 0206 29 91 is hereby opened
      for 1993.
1     OJ No L 148, 28.6.1968, p. 24.
2     OJ No L 215, 30.7.1992, p. 49.                                        A<
 ---pagebreak---       The total amount of this quota shall be 11 430 tonnes expressed in
      weight of the product.
2.    The applicable CCT duty for this quota shall be fixed at 20% and the
      levy at 0%.
                                 Article 2
The rules for the application of this Regulation, and in particular :
(a)   provisions guaranteeing the type, provenance and origin of the
      products ;
(b)   provisions relating to the recognition of the document enabling the
      guarantees provided for in (a) to be ascertained
shall be determined in accordance with the procedure laid down in
Article 27 of Regulation (EEC) No 805/68.
                                 Article 3
This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its
publication in the official Journal of the European Communities.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in
all Member States.
Done at Brussels,     For the Council
                                                                            Ah
 ---pagebreak---       FINANCIAL                      STATEMENT
                                                                        DATE: 22.10.1992
 1. BUDGET HEADING: Article 210 (refunds)                               APPROPRiATIONS: ECU 1 535m
                     Article 120 (easterns duties)                                      ECU 14 576m
                     Post 1000 (agricultural levies)                                    ECU 1 264n
 2. TITLE: Proposal for a Council Regulation concerning a tariff quota for imports of high-quality beef
             (Hilton beef) for 1993.
3. LEGAL BASIS: Article 43 of the Treaty
4. PURPOSE OF MEASURE: To open a quota of 11 430 tomes of hlç/i-qual ity beef at a duty of 20%.
                                    Period of 12 months   Current Financial Year     Following Financial Year
5. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS                                           1993                     1994
5.0 EXPENDITURE
     - CHARGED TO THE EC BUDGET
     - (REFUNDS)                       + ECU 30.7m            + ECU 19.2m                   + ECU 11.5m
5.1 REVENUE
     - OWN RESOURCES OF THE EC
       (LEVIES/CUSTOMS DUTIES)         + ECU 10.4m            -I- ECU 8.2m                  + ECU 2.2m
                                          1995                1996                  1997              1996
5.0.1 ESTIMATED EXPENDITURE
5.1.1 ESTIMATED REVENUE                         Measure covers 1993 only
5.2 METHOD OF CALCULATION: Since there is a surplus in this area, imports would not take place
     without the concession.
     Levies: No loss of levy in respect of this quota.
     Custcms duties: 11 430 t x 1.3 x ECU 3 500/t x 20%                    - + ECU 10.4m (B)
     Refunds:          An equivalent quantity should be exported:
                       11 430 t x 1.3 X ECU 1 785/t X 1.157(DR)            - + ECU 30.7m (B)
6.0 CAN THE PROJECT BE FINANCED FROM APPROPRIATIONS ENTERED IN THE RELEVANT CHAPTER OF THE CURRENT BUDGET?
                                                                                                         YES
6.1 CAN THE PROJECT BE FINANCED BY TRANSFER BETWEEN CHAPTERS OF THE CURRENT BUDGET?
6.2 IS A SUPPLEMENTARY BUDGET NECESSARY?
6.3 WILL FUTURE BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS BE NECESSARY?
                                                                                                             NO
OBSERVATIONS:
The 1993 draft budget takes these figures into account,
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