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  • Minutes of the Government Records Council February 24, 2026 Public Meeting – Open Session

    Feb 24, 2026

    ·Newark, NJ
    Minutes

    The Government Records Council held a public meeting on February 24, 2026, with members present via Microsoft Teams, chaired by John Alexy. The Executive Director's Report revealed that the GRC has received 7,752 Denial of Access Complaints since OPRA's inception in 2002 (averaging 328 annually), with 368 complaints received in the current fiscal year 2026 compared to 270 in FY2025; additionally, 674 complaints remain active, and the GRC has handled 42,130 total inquiries since 2004, averaging 1,864 annually. The council approved the previous meeting minutes and noted upcoming training for Rutgers University's Municipal Clerks' Continuing Education Conference scheduled for the same day.

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  • Minutes of the Government Records Council February 24, 2026 Public Meeting – Open Session

    Feb 24, 2026

    ·Jersey City, NJ
    Minutes

    The Government Records Council held its public meeting on February 24, 2026, chaired by John Alexy, with members present including the Vice Chair and Secretary. The Executive Director reported that since OPRA's inception in 2002, the GRC has received 7,752 total Denial of Access Complaints, with 674 currently open cases (11.5%); in the current fiscal year (FY2026), the GRC has already received 368 complaints compared to 270 in all of FY2025, and has processed 1,140 inquiries to date. The council approved the open session meeting minutes and announced upcoming training for Rutgers University's Municipal Clerks' Continuing Education Conference on February 24, 2026 in Atlantic City.

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  • Transportation Committee — Agenda 2025-07-01

    Jul 1, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
    Agenda

    The Seattle City Council Transportation Committee agenda for July 1, 2025, at 9:30 AM in the Council Chamber establishes procedures for a committee meeting chaired by Rob Saka with members Joy Hollingsworth (Vice-Chair), Robert Kettle, Alexis Mercedes Rinck, and Dan Strauss. The document provides public participation information, including remote and in-person public comment registration options, with online registration opening one hour before the 9:30 AM start time and in-person registration required 15 minutes prior to the meeting. Written comments must be submitted by four business hours before the meeting start (by 4 p.m. on June 30, 2025) to be distributed to Council members prior to the meeting, though late-submitted comments will be entered into the public record.

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  • Events - City and County of Honolulu 31. Kailua NB Regular Meeting

    May 1, 2025

    ·Honolulu, HI
    Agenda

    The Kailua Neighborhood Board No. 31 scheduled a regular meeting for May 1, 2025, from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm (with a hard stop at 9:55 pm due to facility closure) at the Kailua District Park Multipurpose Room, 21 South Kainalu Drive, Kailua, available both in-person and via WebEx video teleconference. The agenda included a moment of silence for Chuck Prentiss (deceased April 13, 2025) and announcements regarding neighborhood board elections for the 15 seats in Subdistricts 1, 2, and 4, with voting open April 25 through May 16, 2025, for eligible voters. Remote speakers were limited to 3-minute remarks and required use of the "raise hand" feature for recognition by the Chair. Meeting materials and recordings are available online through the Neighborhood Board's website and YouTube channel.

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  • Transportation and Seattle Public Utilities — Agenda 2023-04-04

    Apr 4, 2023

    ·Seattle, WA
    Agenda

    This is the agenda for a Seattle City Council Transportation and Seattle Public Utilities Committee meeting scheduled for April 4, 2023, at 9:30 AM in the Council Chamber at City Hall. The committee, chaired by Alex Pedersen with Dan Strauss as Vice-Chair and including members Lisa Herbold, Tammy J. Morales, and Kshama Sawant, will consider an ordinance authorizing the acquisition of real property identified in King County records as Parcel A of City of Seattle Short Subdivision No. 8701076 on behalf of Seattle Public Utilities. The meeting will include public comment periods, with remote registration opening two hours before the 9:30 AM start time and in-person registration required at least 15 minutes prior to the meeting.

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  • PSRC December 2025 Meeting Minutes - Library of Virginia

    Richmond, VA
    Minutes

    The Public Schools Records Consortium (PSRC) held a virtual meeting on December 10, 2025, with representatives from multiple Virginia public school systems and the Library of Virginia to discuss records and information management. The agenda included presentations on document management and storage platforms by Instructure, updates on the GS-21 records system from the Library of Virginia's Records and Information Management Analyst, and remarks from the Virginia Coalition for Open Government. The consortium established a four-meeting schedule for school year 2025-26, with meetings scheduled for October, December, February, and April, held at the Library of Virginia in Richmond with both virtual and hybrid attendance options.

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  • Click to Open link for Identification Requirements

    Evanston, IL
    Other

    This document establishes identification requirements for processing requests through an unspecified government office. Acceptable photo identification includes a non-expired, government-issued ID such as a driver's license, passport, FOID card, active duty military ID, or tribal ID, with copies of both sides required. For expired IDs less than 6 months old, applicants must provide one additional document showing name and current address from the last 6 months; for IDs expired more than 6 months or absent, two forms of documentation are required, including one from a specified list (medical card, insurance card, voter registration, paycheck stub, or bank statement) plus current mail showing name and address. Special provisions apply to incarcerated individuals (requiring dated prison intake or offender summary sheet with photo), those released within 6 months (release papers plus prison photo ID with matching address), and employees of state/federal agencies or hospitals (work photo ID badge meeting specified requirements). Social Security cards are not acceptable. The document references Illinois birth records eligibility under ILCS 410/535/25(4) but the text cuts off before completing that section.

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  • Open Meetings (The Sunshine Act) - borough mayors of pa

    Pittsburgh, PA
    Other

    This is a government guidance document, not a meeting record. It is the Fifth Edition (July 2022) of Pennsylvania's "Open Meetings (The Sunshine Act)" guide published by the Department of Community and Economic Development for borough mayors and local officials. The document outlines legal requirements and procedures for public meetings under Pennsylvania's Sunshine Act, including sections on open meeting requirements, exceptions for executive sessions, and related regulations. It was prepared with input from the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors and serves as an informational resource rather than documenting any specific meeting decisions or budget figures.

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  • Baltimore County, Maryland Public Records Lookup | BaltimoreRecords.us

    Baltimore, MD
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    Baltimore County maintains public records pursuant to Maryland's Public Information Act § 4-101, which establishes presumptive public access to government documents created or received by county agencies. The county's records span ten categories: court records (civil, criminal, traffic, and family cases from the Circuit Court), property records (deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and tax assessments), vital records (birth certificates from 1939-present, death certificates, marriage licenses, and divorce decrees), business records (licenses, permits, and fictitious business registrations), tax records, voting records from the Board of Elections, government proceedings (Council meeting minutes, agendas, and video recordings), financial documents (budgets, expenditure reports, and statements), law enforcement records (with restrictions), and land use records (zoning maps, building permits, and development plans). The Baltimore County Circuit Court Clerk's Office maintains court and land records, while the State Department of Assessments and Taxation and Maryland Department of Health Division of Vital Records hold respective property and vital records. Baltimore County complies with Maryland's Open Meetings Act and operates a public information portal and dedicated request process to provide digital access to commonly requested documents.

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  • Recordings of Meetings - PA Office of Open Records

    Stroudsburg, PA
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  • February 2019 1 Boards, Committees and Commissions Support Staff Guidelines 1)

    Tucson, AZ
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    This document from February 2019 provides guidelines for support staff assisting City of Tucson Boards, Committees, and Commissions. It outlines key responsibilities including compliance with Arizona's Open Meeting Law, preparation of agendas (which must be posted at least 24 hours in advance and submitted to the City Clerk's Office 72 hours prior), pre-meeting logistics, meeting conduct procedures, and post-meeting requirements such as minutes preparation and legal documentation. The guidelines emphasize that support staff serve as a resource to guide leadership, manage meeting materials, and ensure proper record-keeping and public transparency.

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  • Data Transparency | City of Boise

    Boise, ID
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    The City of Boise operates a comprehensive data transparency platform providing public access to city government information and financial records. Resources include the OpenBook budget transparency tool with revenue and spending data, monthly and quarterly financial reports, public records requests, police data dashboards, internal audit reports, purchasing bids, building permits, and a newly launched Housing Data Portal. The platform also provides access to City Council meeting agendas, minutes, and videos to support open and transparent local government.

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  • Oklahoma County, Oklahoma Public Records Lookup | OklahomaRecords.org

    Oklahoma City, OK
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    Oklahoma County operates as an open records county under the Oklahoma Open Records Act (51 O.S. §§ 24A.1-24A.31), which establishes the public's right to access government records with limited exceptions. The county maintains nine categories of public records across multiple departments: property records through the Assessor and County Clerk; court records through the Court Clerk; vital records with limited access; business records; election records through the Election Board; tax records through the Treasurer; law enforcement records through the Sheriff's Office; land records; and meeting records from county boards and commissions. County agencies are required to provide prompt and reasonable access during regular business hours, designate record custodians, and charge only reasonable fees for document searches and copies. The Oklahoma County Clerk maintains a public records portal to facilitate access to many county records.

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  • Lehigh County, Pennsylvania Public Records Lookup | LehighRecords.us

    Allentown, PA
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    This document describes Lehigh County, Pennsylvania's public records system and compliance with state transparency laws. It defines public records according to Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law (RTKL) and outlines the major categories of accessible records, including court documents, property records, vital records, business licenses, tax information, and budget documents, with responsibility distributed among various county offices such as the Clerk of Judicial Records and Recorder of Deeds. The document confirms that Lehigh County operates as an open records jurisdiction, fully complying with the RTKL's presumption of openness and the Sunshine Act's public meeting requirements, with designated Open Records Officers in each department to facilitate citizen access to government information.

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  • Public Safety Committee - City Secretary's Office - City of Dallas

    Dallas, TX
    Minutes

    The Public Safety Committee of the Dallas City Council held a meeting on Monday, June 5, 2023, chaired by Councilmember Adam McGough. Seven committee members were present: McGough, Mendelsohn, Thomas, Resendez, Atkins, Willis, and Moreno (who arrived at 1:21 p.m.), with no absences recorded. The meeting convened at 1:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at City Hall with video conference participation available, recessed to closed session at 3:10 p.m., reconvened to open session at 4:10 p.m., and adjourned at 4:11 p.m. The specific agenda items, actions taken, and briefing materials are referenced as exhibits attached to the official minutes.

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  • Norfolk County, Virginia Public Records Lookup | NorfolkRecords.org

    Norfolk, VA
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    Norfolk County, Virginia operates as an independent city and maintains public records under Virginia's Freedom of Information Act (§ 2.2-3700 et seq.), with all records defined as writings, papers, maps, photographs, and other documentary materials prepared or retained by public bodies in conducting public business. The city adheres to Virginia's open records framework, requiring all public bodies to respond to records requests within five working days of receipt under § 2.2-3704. Public records available include court filings (maintained by Norfolk Circuit Court Clerk and General District Court serving the 4th Judicial District), property records (deeds, mortgages, assessments via the Circuit Court Clerk and City Assessor), vital records (managed by Virginia Department of Health and Circuit Court Clerk), business licenses and permits (held by Commissioner of the Revenue and State Corporation Commission), tax records (maintained by City Treasurer and Commissioner of the Revenue), election data (Norfolk City Registrar), meeting minutes and agendas (City Clerk), budgets and audits (Department of Finance), law enforcement records (Police Department), and zoning permits (Department of Planning and Community Development). Public bodies must provide access during regular office hours without requiring requesters to state a reason for seeking records, except in limited circumstances.

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  • Office of the City Clerk | Newark, NJ

    Newark, NJ
    Other

    The Office of the City Clerk of Newark, New Jersey provides administrative support to the Municipal Council including budget and legislative research, maintains official city records, manages licensing requirements, and conducts municipal elections in compliance with state law and local ordinance. The office is headed by City Clerk Kecia Daniels and is located at 920 Mayor Kenneth A Gibson Boulevard, Room 306, with phone contact at 973-733-6574. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. The office provides resources including Municipal Council agendas, voting information in English and Spanish, Open Public Records Act request processing, and a 2026 Municipal Council Meeting Calendar.

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  • Commission Meetings & Archive – Prosper Portland

    Portland, OR
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    Prosper Portland's Board of Commissioners holds regular meetings generally on the third Wednesday of each month, with meetings open to public attendance and testimony. The Board is authorized by the City Charter to adopt policies through resolutions at public meetings, with agendas and reports posted in advance on the agency's website. Recent meetings in 2026 have addressed matters including tax increment finance district progress reports, modifications to small business loan programs, a commercial property loan of up to $10.8 million, and approval of the Cully Action Plan, with all meetings recorded and available via live stream on YouTube and rebroadcast on Comcast Cable.

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  • Worcester County, Massachusetts Public Records Lookup | WorcesterRecords.us

    Worcester, MA
    Other

    This document describes Worcester County, Massachusetts's public records system and compliance framework rather than summarizing a specific budget, policy decision, or government action. It defines categories of accessible public records (court records, property deeds, vital records, business licenses, tax records, election data, meeting minutes, financial documents, law enforcement reports, and zoning records) and identifies custodian agencies including the Worcester City Clerk's Office, Worcester Registry of Deeds, and Massachusetts Trial Court system. Worcester County operates under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 66, § 10, which requires records custodians to provide requested documents within 10 business days, and the county complies with state open meeting laws under Chapter 30A, §§ 18-25. The document does not contain specific budget figures, named initiatives, votes, dates, or quantitative metrics beyond the 10-business-day response requirement.

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  • Public Records Requests | Raleighnc.gov

    Raleigh, NC
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    The City of Raleigh provides a public records transparency system designed to make government information accessible while reducing costs and administrative burden. Many commonly requested records are available through self-service options, including City Council meeting minutes, open data portals, planning and development permits, public safety reports, and utilities information, with additional records available through other agencies like Wake County. For records not available online, residents can submit formal public records requests through the city's Public Records Portal, which processes requests in order and provides updates through the portal as requests progress.

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  • City Clerk - Official Website of the City of Hazleton, Pennsylvania

    Hazleton, PA
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    This webpage describes the City Clerk's office for Hazleton, Pennsylvania and its services. The City Clerk, Eileen Matenkoski, can be reached at (570) 459-4986 Monday–Friday, 7:00 am–2:30 pm, or via email at ematenkoski@cityofhazleton.org. Copies of ordinances, resolutions, and meeting minutes are available through the Open Records Office at a cost of $0.25 per page for photocopying plus postage. The City Clerk's office does not maintain birth certificates, death certificates, marriage licenses, or divorce decrees; requests for these documents must be directed to the Pennsylvania Division of Vital Records, Luzerne County Register of Wills Office, or Luzerne County Prothonotary.

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  • Lebanon County, Pennsylvania Public Records Lookup | LebanonRecords.us

    Lebanon, PA
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    Lebanon County, Pennsylvania maintains public records according to the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law (65 P.S. § 67.102), defined as information documenting agency transactions or activities created, received, or retained pursuant to law. The county's public records include court records (civil, criminal, family, and probate) maintained by the Court of Common Pleas; property records (deeds, mortgages, liens, assessments) maintained by the Recorder of Deeds Office; vital records (birth and death certificates from 1893–1905, marriage licenses, divorce decrees); business licenses and permits; tax records; voter registration and election results; county meeting minutes and agendas; budgets and financial statements; law enforcement records where permitted; and land use and zoning records. Lebanon County operates as an open records county under the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law (65 P.S. § 67.101 et seq.), with a presumption that all records are public unless prohibited by law, protected by privilege, or specifically exempt under Section 708 of the RTKL. The county has designated Right-to-Know Officers in each department to respond to public records requests and complies with Pennsylvania's Sunshine Act requiring open public meetings with proper notice.

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  • Greenville County, South Carolina Public Records Lookup | GreenvilleRecords.org

    Greenville, SC
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    Greenville County, South Carolina maintains public records across ten categories—including property records, court records, vital records, tax records, voter registration, law enforcement, GIS data, business records, government meeting records, and financial records—pursuant to South Carolina's Public Records Act (Title 30 of the South Carolina Code of Laws). The county operates as an open records jurisdiction under South Carolina's Freedom of Information Act and Public Records Act, governed by principles established in S.C. Code Ann. § 30-4-15 that emphasize transparent public business. Greenville County facilitates public access through a dedicated Public Records Office offering both in-person and online access, with statutory response timeframes of 15 business days for records less than 24 months old and 30 business days for older records. Certain exemptions and restrictions apply under S.C. Code Ann. § 30-4-40, though the document does not detail specific exemptions.

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  • Monthly Calendar & Agendas – City of Columbia City

    Columbia, SC
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    This document is a monthly calendar and agenda listing for the City of Columbia City for April 2026, posted March 31st and amended April 7th. It includes scheduled municipal meetings such as City Council meetings (April 16th and workshops on April 10th and 17th), Parks Committee (April 14th), Planning Commission (April 21st, canceled), and Municipal Court (April 9th), along with community events including the spring cleanup event (April 18th) and the open burning season (April 4th-19th). The document also provides links to city records, ordinances, budgets, and meeting minutes available to the public.

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  • City Clerk Programs and Services | City of Phoenix

    Phoenix, AZ
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    The City Clerk Department of Phoenix provides public services including annexations, boards and commissions administration, open meeting law compliance, campaign finance, election information, domestic partnership registration, public records search, and license services. Staff are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the 15th floor of Phoenix City Hall (200 W. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85003), with access currently by appointment only via 602-262-6811. The department serves both the public and city organization across multiple service categories spanning governance, elections, and administrative functions.

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  • Recordings of Meetings - PA Office of Open Records

    Pittsburgh, PA
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  • Freedom of Information | Wichita County, KS

    Wichita, KS
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    This document describes Wichita County, Kansas's Freedom of Information procedures and policies. Members of the public may request records by submitting a written request form to the County Clerk/Freedom of Information Officer, Lynda Goodrich, at 206 S 4th St. Leoti, KS 67861, with requests processed within three business days. Requestable records include ordinances, resolutions, meeting minutes, public official salaries, and budgets, though closed records include personnel files, medical records, attorney-client privileged information, and criminal investigation records. The county may charge fees for staff time and copying costs under the Kansas Open Records Act.

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  • City Clerk's Office | City of Dearborn

    Dearborn, MI
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    The City of Dearborn's City Clerk's Office, located at 16901 Michigan Ave and open Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., is responsible for managing city records, overseeing local elections, and issuing licenses and permits including business licenses, dog licenses, and garage sale and block party permits. The office administers all election operations including voter registration, election worker recruitment and training, absentee ballot issuance and tabulation, and secure ballot storage, while also certifying birth and death certificates in coordination with Wayne County and the State of Michigan and providing notary services. The City Clerk is elected by Dearborn voters every four years, chairs the Election Commission, attends all City Council meetings as Clerk of the Council, and ensures all ordinances are recorded in the public record. George T. Darany has served as Dearborn City Clerk since January 1, 2016, and is a Certified Municipal Clerk.

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  • City Council Meetings | City of Boise

    Boise, ID
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    The City of Boise City Council holds regular public meetings every Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the Maryanne Jordan Council Chambers at City Hall (with fourth Tuesday meetings at noon), following a standard order of business from roll call through adjournment. Executive sessions are permitted only for specific purposes authorized by law, such as personnel matters, labor negotiations, legal discussions, and real property acquisition, and require a two-thirds vote with recorded individual votes; however, no final decisions may be made in executive sessions, only in open public meetings.

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  • Council Meeting Information Center Home | AustinTexas.gov

    Austin, TX
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    This webpage serves as the Austin City Council's meeting information hub, providing access to scheduling, agendas, and historical records. The next scheduled regular meeting is April 23, 2026, with speaker registration opening April 20 at 10:00 AM. Recent meetings include a regular Council meeting on April 9, 2026, an Austin Housing Finance Corporation Board meeting on April 9, 2026, and a Council work session on April 7, 2026. The site offers public access to council meeting records, executed ordinances and resolutions, municipal election documents, and meeting minutes archives dating to the late 19th century.

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