Application Documents
Resource Consent Application

This document contains the resource consent and assessment of effects on the environment. Read more here

date_range Published 28 Feb 2017
Download now (PDF 6.4 MB) get_appCertificate of Titles

This document contains the Certificate of Titles within the application area. Read more here

date_range Published 14 Feb 2017
Download now (PDF 1.2 MB) get_appAppendix 1: Draft Wastewater Strategy

This document contains the newsletter outlining the draft long-term strategy for upgrading South Wairarapa District Council's treatment of wastewater. Read more here

date_range Published 14 May 2014
Download now (PDF 743 KB) get_appAppendix 2: Consideration of Alternative Treatment and Disposal Options

This document contains the report regarding the evaluation of alternative options to treat and dispose of the wastewater produced by the Featherston community. Read more here

date_range Published 28 Feb 2017
Download now (PDF 32 MB) get_appAppendix 3: South Wairarapa Integrated Wastewater Scheme - Technical Review

This document contains the technical review which evaluates the following four options:
Combined land disposal scheme with and without the inclusion of Carterton District Council’s (CDC) WWTP effluent;
Separate land disposal schemes…
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date_range Published 13 Aug 2013
Download now (PDF 4.9 MB) get_appAppendix 4: Featherston Groundwater Infiltration Investigation

This document contains the groundwater infiltration study which will provide the basis for a targeted source detection and remediation strategy. Read more here

date_range Published 19 Dec 2013
Download now (PDF 34 MB) get_appAppendix 4b: Featherston Groundwater Infiltration Investigation Presentation

This document contains the workshop presentation of the Featherston Groundwater Infiltration Investigation. Read more here

date_range Published 08 Feb 2017
Download now (PDF 812 KB) get_appAppendix 5: Current Consents

This document contains the current consents that the South Wairarapa District Council hold for the application area. Read more here

date_range Published 12 Nov 2010
Download now (PDF 535 KB) get_appAppendix 6a: Hydrological Assessment of Donalds Creek, Featherston

This document contains Professional Ground Water and Environmental Sciences' assessment of the hydrology of Donalds Creek to incorporate information into the consent application; and to assist in an assessment of… Read more here

date_range Published 28 Apr 2016
Download now (PDF 15 MB) get_appAppendix 6b: Donalds Creek Flow Monitoring Report

This document contains the flow monitoring report of Donalds Creek, as completed by Professional Ground Water and Environmental Sciences. Read more here

date_range Published 23 Jun 2016
Download now (PDF 500 KB) get_appAppendix 6c: Donalds Creek Flow Data Comparison

This document contains the comparison between the actual recorded flows and synthetic data. Read more here

date_range Published 10 Nov 2016
Download now (PDF 215 KB) get_appAppendix 7: Assessment of Environmental Effects of Discharge of Featherston Treated Wastewater to Land

This report details the:
• Land application regime and impact of the discharge to land of treated wastewater; and
• Impacts of discharges to air from the land discharge of treated wastewater
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date_range Published 15 Feb 2017
Download now (PDF 3.6 MB) get_appAppendix 8: Water Quality Assessment

This document contains the Water Quality Assessment of the Featherston Wastewater Treatment Plant in accordance with the consent application. Read more here

date_range Published 28 Feb 2017
Download now (PDF 3.2 MB) get_appAppendix 9a: Ecological Survey of Donald Creek

This document contains the macroinvertebrate study of Donalds Creek completed in April 2010.
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date_range Published 06 Apr 2010
Download now (PDF 6.8 MB) get_appAppendix 9b: Ecological Survey of Donald Creek

This document contains the ecological survey of Donalds Creek completed in March 2013. Read more here

date_range Published 25 Jun 2013
Download now (PDF 1.1 MB) get_appAppendix 10: Low-Flow Assessment of Ecological Effects

This document contains the low-flow assessment of ecological effects in relation to the treated wastewater discharges from the Martinborough, Greytown, and Featherston Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants. Read more here

date_range Published 25 Jul 2013
Download now (PDF 8.4 MB) get_appAppendix 11: Ecological Survey of Donald Creek and Otauira Stream

This report discusses the results of ecological monitoring undertaken in early
October and early November 2016.
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date_range Published 16 Jan 2007
Download now (PDF 2.8 MB) get_appAppendix 11b: Featherston Wastewater Treatment Plant: Effects on Stream Ecology

This report assesses the potential effects of the discharge and future stages of the upgrade; it builds on
ecological surveys assessing the effects of the discharge during base flow conditions in…
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date_range Published 31 Jan 2017
Download now (PDF 1.4 MB) get_appAppendix 12: Cultural Impact Assessment

This document contains the cultural impact assessment on the application area. Read more here

date_range Published 14 May 2014
Download now (PDF 482 KB) get_appAppendix 13a: Relevant Policies and Objectives

This document contains the relevant policies and objectives to be considered within the consent application. Read more here

date_range Published 28 Feb 2017
Download now (PDF 656 KB) get_appAppendix 13b: Assessment Against the Freshwater Plan and PNRP Water Quality Standards

This document contains the table ascertaining whether the water quality stand is compliant with each objective. Read more here

date_range Published 28 Feb 2017
Download now (PDF 162 KB) get_appAppendix 13c: Plan Change 3 Decision

This document contains the decision of the commissioner regarding the Proposed Plan Change 3 - Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant and Dwelling Setback Standards. Read more here

date_range Published 09 May 2012
Download now (PDF 284 KB) get_appAppendix 14: Consultation

This document contains the email chain regarding the updates to the Featherston Wastewater Treatment Plant resource consent application. Read more here

date_range Published 13 Apr 2015
Download now (PDF 1.6 MB) get_appSupplementary Information
Response to Section 92 Compilations

This document contains the complied response to the request for further information (s92) regarding the Featherston Wastewater Treatment Plant resource application. Read more here

date_range Published 02 Jun 2017
Download now (PDF 19 MB) get_appFurther Points of Clarification To Section 92 Response

This document contains extra points of clarification in response to the request for further information under Section 92 of the RMA 1991 relating to the Featherston Wastewater Treatment Plant. Read more here

date_range Published 11 Oct 2017
Download now (PDF 599 KB) get_appFurther Points of Clarification to Section 92 Response #2

This document contains the second email containing more responses to clarify information in response to the request for further information under Section 92 of the RMA 1991. Read more here

date_range Published 20 Oct 2017
Download now (PDF 10 MB) get_appMemorandum

This document contains the memorandum in which the subject is regarding the amendment to the proposal for the Featherston Wastewater Treatment Plan. Read more here

date_range Published 21 Aug 2018
Download now (PDF 148 KB) get_appSubmissions
Summary of Submissions

This document contains the summary of submissions received for WAR170229.
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date_range Published 16 Aug 2018
Download now (PDF 771 KB) get_appSupplementary Information
Response to Section 92 Compilations

This document contains the complied response to the request for further information (s92) regarding the Featherston Wastewater Treatment Plant resource application. Read more here

date_range Published 02 Jun 2017
Download now (PDF 19 MB) get_appFurther Points of Clarification To Section 92 Response

This document contains extra points of clarification in response to the request for further information under Section 92 of the RMA 1991 relating to the Featherston Wastewater Treatment Plant. Read more here

date_range Published 11 Oct 2017
Download now (PDF 599 KB) get_appFurther Points of Clarification to Section 92 Response #2

This document contains the second email containing more responses to clarify information in response to the request for further information under Section 92 of the RMA 1991. Read more here

date_range Published 20 Oct 2017
Download now (PDF 10 MB) get_appMemorandum

This document contains the memorandum in which the subject is regarding the amendment to the proposal for the Featherston Wastewater Treatment Plan. Read more here

date_range Published 21 Aug 2018
Download now (PDF 148 KB) get_appApplicant Evidence
Brief of Evidence: Flow Monitoring, Infiltration and Inflow

This document contains Christopher Park's brief of evidence on flow monitoring, infiltration and inflow; on behalf of South Wairarapa District Council. Read more here

date_range Published 29 Mar 2019
Download now (PDF 496 KB) get_appBrief of Evidence: Groundwater Effects

This document contains Christopher Simpson's brief of evidence on groundwater effects; on behalf of South Wairarapa District Council. Read more here

date_range Published 29 Mar 2019
Download now (PDF 1.9 MB) get_appBrief of Evidence: Surface Water Quality

This document contains Emma Hammond's brief of evidence on surface water quality; on behalf of South Wairarapa District Council. Read more here

date_range Published 31 Mar 2018
Download now (PDF 239 KB) get_appBrief of Evidence: Public Health Risk

This document contains Graham McBride's brief of evidence on public health risk; on behalf of South Wairarapa District Council. Read more here

date_range Published 29 Mar 2019
Download now (PDF 205 KB) get_appBrief of Evidence: Land Treatment

This document contains Katie Beecroft's brief of evidence on land treatment; on behalf of South Wairarapa District Council. Read more here

date_range Published 29 Mar 2019
Download now (PDF 5.7 MB) get_appBrief of Evidence: Ecology

This document contains Keith Hamill's brief of evidence on ecology; on behalf of South Wairarapa District Council. Read more here

date_range Published 29 Mar 2019
Download now (PDF 1 MB) get_appBrief of Evidence: Wastewater Alternative Process Engineering and Alternatives and Options Assessment

This document contains Steven Couper's brief of evidence on wastewater alternative process engineering and alternatives and options assessment; on behalf of South Wairarapa District Council. Read more here

date_range Published 29 Mar 2019
Download now (PDF 291 KB) get_appBrief of Evidence: Strategic Direction and District Affordability

This document contains Mark Allingham's brief of evidence on strategic direction and district affordability; on behalf of South Wairarapa District Council. Read more here

date_range Published 02 Apr 2019
Download now (PDF 279 KB) get_appBrief of Evidence: Planning and Resource Management

This document contains Sven Exeter's brief of evidence on planning and resource management; on behalf of South Wairarapa District Council. Read more here

date_range Published 02 Apr 2019
Download now (PDF 2.7 MB) get_appAnnexure 5: Proposed Conditions Evidence Version

This document contains Sven Exeter's proposed conditions evidence version. Read more here

date_range Published 03 Apr 2019
Download now (PDF 966 KB) get_appBrief of Evidence: Wastewater Treatment and Operational Management

This document contains Lawrence Stephenson's brief of evidence on wastewater treatment and operational management; on behalf of South Wairarapa District Council. Read more here

date_range Published 02 Apr 2019
Download now (PDF 318 KB) get_appSubmitter Evidence
Submission of Evidence: Dr. Lee Burbery

This document contains the evidence of Dr. Lee Burbery on behalf of Wairarapa Regional Public Health. Read more here

date_range Published 02 May 2019
Download now (PDF 1 MB) get_appResponse to Evidence
Response to Submitters Evidence (SWDC)

This document contains Christopher Simpson's response to submitters technical experts on groundwater effects; on behalf of South Wairarapa District Council. Read more here

date_range Published 10 May 2019
Download now (PDF 180 KB) get_appResponse to Submitters Evidence (GWRC)

This document contains Dr. Olivier Ausseil's response to submitters technical experts on freshwater quality and ecology; on behalf of Greater Wellington Regional Council. Read more here

date_range Published 10 May 2019
Download now (PDF 250 KB) get_appResponse to Submitters Evidence #1 (GWRC)

This document contains Aslan Perwick's response to submitters technical experts on groundwater; on behalf of Greater Wellington Regional Council. Read more here

date_range Published 10 May 2019
Download now (PDF 193 KB) get_appResponse to Submitters Evidence #2 (GWRC)

This document contains Daryl Irvine's response to submitters technical experts on wastewater treatment and irrigation; on behalf of Greater Wellington Regional Council. Read more here

date_range Published 10 May 2019
Download now (PDF 380 KB) get_appResponse to Submitters #3 (GWRC)

This document contains Jack Feltham's response to submitters technical experts on nutrient loss; on behalf of Greater Wellington Regional Council. Read more here

date_range Published 10 May 2019
Download now (PDF 136 KB) get_appResponse to Submitters #4 (GWRC)

This document contains Nicola Arnesen's response to submitters technical experts on planning; on behalf of Greater Wellington Regional Council. Read more here

date_range Published 10 May 2019
Download now (PDF 177 KB) get_appSection 42a Officers Report
Notified Officers Report

This report contains an analysis of the resource management issues in respect of WAR170229, an application by South Wairarapa District Council (SWDC), to obtain discharge permits from Greater Wellington Regional… Read more here

date_range Published 01 Mar 2019
Download now (PDF 1.6 MB) get_appAppendix 1: Compliance Report

This document contains the compliance monitoring assessment for resource consent WAR170229. Read more here

date_range Published 14 Dec 2017
Download now (PDF 137 KB) get_appAppendix 2: Memorandum of Counsel for the Applicant

This memorandum contains any updates the Panel and submitters as to any progress regarding this application (WAR170229) and seek further directions and waivers. Read more here

date_range Published 19 Oct 2018
Download now (PDF 246 KB) get_appAppendix 3: Notification Advert

This document contains the advert notifying the public of the resource consent application and how to make submissions regarding WAR170229.
Read more here

date_range Published 14 May 2018
Download now (PDF 38 KB) get_appAppendix 4: Summary of Submissions

This document contains the summary of submissions that relate to the consent WAR170229. Read more here

date_range Published 21 Feb 2019
Download now (PDF 2.6 MB) get_appAppendix 5: Relevant Statutory Criteria Sections 5-108

This document contains the relevant statutory criteria within the Resource Management Act 1991 under Sections 5-108. Read more here

date_range Published 21 Feb 2019
Download now (PDF 510 KB) get_appAppendix 6: Freshwater Quality Evidence

This document contains Dr. Olivier Ausseil's statement of evidence on freshwater quality and ecology; on behalf of the Greater Wellington Regional Council. Read more here

date_range Published 01 Mar 2019
Download now (PDF 924 KB) get_appAppendix 7: Groundwater Quality Instream Ecology Evidence

This document contains a joint statement of Dr. Olivier Ausseil and Keith Hamill's statement of evidence on ground water quality and instream ecology; on behalf of the Greater Wellington Regional… Read more here

date_range Published 11 Jan 2018
Download now (PDF 377 KB) get_appAppendix 8: Technical Review

This document contains the technical review of the Featherston Wastewater Treatment Plant consent application (WAR170229), which considers the proposed land discharge of treated wastewater to land and the associated assessment… Read more here

date_range Published 27 Feb 2019
Download now (PDF 312 KB) get_appAppendix 9: Witness Statement

This document contains a joint witness statement from Pattle Delamore Partners Limited for Greater Wellington Regional Council, Lowe Environment Impact for South Wairarapa District Council and GWS Limited for South… Read more here

date_range Published 20 Dec 2018
Download now (PDF 3.7 MB) get_appAppendix 10: Relevant Sections of Planning Documents

This document contains the relevant policies and objectives of the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management 2014. Read more here

date_range Published 21 Feb 2019
Download now (PDF 1.7 MB) get_appHearing Process
Hearing Panel #1 Directions

The first minutes of the Hearing Panel about hearing procedures and commissioners directions. Read more here

date_range Published 13 Jul 2018
Download now (PDF 179 KB) get_appHearing Panel #2 Directions

The second minutes of the Hearing Panel about hearing procedures and commissioners directions. Read more here

date_range Published 06 Sep 2018
Download now (PDF 151 KB) get_appMinute #2 Attachment 1

This document contains the Joint Memorandum of Counsel between the Applicant and the Greater Wellington Regional Council in response to issues raised in the second Hearing Panel. Read more here

date_range Published 30 Aug 2018
Download now (PDF 34 KB) get_appMinute #2 Attachment 2

This document contains the Memorandum of Counsel for the Applicant in response to the issues raised in the second Hearing Panel. Read more here

date_range Published 05 Sep 2018
Download now (PDF 84 KB) get_appMinute #2 Attachment 3

This document contains the extension of time limit, as granted by the Greater Wellington Regional Council Environmental Regulation department. Read more here

date_range Published 06 Sep 2018
Download now (PDF 55 KB) get_appHearing Panel #3 Directions

The third minutes of the Hearing Panel about hearing procedures and commissioners directions. Read more here

date_range Published 04 Dec 2018
Download now (PDF 161 KB) get_appHearing Panel #4 Directions

The fourth minutes of the Hearing Panel about hearing procedures and commissioners directions. Read more here

date_range Published 03 Apr 2019
Download now (PDF 382 KB) get_appHearing Panel #5 Minutes

This document contains the fifth minutes of the hearing procedures and the commissioners directions. Read more here

date_range Published 01 May 2019
Download now (PDF 401 KB) get_appHearing Panel #6 Minutes

This document contains the sixth minutes of the hearing procedures and the commissioners directions. Read more here

date_range Published 06 May 2019
Download now (PDF 179 KB) get_appHearing Panel #7 Minutes

This document contains the seventh minutes of the hearing procedures and the commissioners directions. Read more here

date_range Published 17 May 2019
Download now (PDF 424 KB) get_appFollow-up to Hearing Panel #7

This document contains the letter stating a clarification for several points raised at the seventh Hearing Panel Meeting. Read more here

date_range Published 19 May 2019
Download now (PDF 36 KB) get_appHearing Panel #8 Minutes

This document contains the eight minutes of the hearing procedures and the commissioners directions. Read more here

date_range Published 12 May 2019
Download now (PDF 380 KB) get_appHearing Panel #9 Minutes

This document contains the ninth minutes of the hearing procedures and the commissioners directions. Read more here

date_range Published 26 May 2019
Download now (PDF 362 KB) get_appHearing Panel #10 Minutes


date_range Published 23 Jul 2019
Download now (PDF 368 KB) get_appHearing Panel #11 Minutes

This document contains the eleventh minutes of the hearing procedures and the commissioners directions. Read more here

date_range Published 26 Aug 2019
Download now (PDF 371 KB) get_appHearing Panel #12 Minutes

This document contains the twelfth minutes of the hearing procedures and the commissioners directions. Read more here

date_range Published 30 Sep 2019
Download now (PDF 373 KB) get_appHearing Panel #13 Minutes

This document contains the thirteenth minutes of the hearing procedures and the commissioners directions. Read more here

date_range Published 04 Nov 2019
Download now (PDF 371 KB) get_appHearing Panel #14 Minutes

This document contains the fourteenth minutes of the hearing procedures and the commissioners directions. Read more here

date_range Published 16 Dec 2019
Download now (PDF 377 KB) get_appHearing Panel #15 Minutes

This document contains the fifteenth minutes of the hearing procedures and the commissioners directions. Read more here

date_range Published 17 Feb 2020
Download now (PDF 373 KB) get_appHearing Process Correspondence
Memorandum to Hearing Panel From Applicant 19 October 2018

This document contains the memorandum of counsel for the South Wairarapa District Council. Read more here

date_range Published 19 Oct 2018
Download now (PDF 128 KB) get_appMemorandum to Hearing Panel from Applicant 8 November 2018

This document contains the memorandum of counsel for the South Wairarapa District Council and an application to the consent authority for a waiver of time limits. Read more here

date_range Published 08 Nov 2018
Download now (PDF 187 KB) get_appMemorandum to Hearing Panel from Submitters 12 November 2018

This document contains the memorandum on behalf of Garrick Emms and Marguerite Tait-Jamieson. Read more here

date_range Published 12 Nov 2018
Download now (PDF 158 KB) get_appMemorandum to Hearing Panel from Applicant 14 November 2018

This document contains the memorandum of counsel for the South Wairarapa District Council. Read more here

date_range Published 14 Nov 2018
Download now (PDF 139 KB) get_appMemorandum to Hearing Panel from Submitters 20 November 2018

This document contains the memorandum on behalf of Garrick Emms and Marguerite Tait-Jamieson. Read more here

date_range Published 20 Nov 2018
Download now (PDF 399 KB) get_appMemorandum to Hearing Panel from Applicant 28 November 2018

This document contains the memorandum of counsel for the South Wairarapa District Council. Read more here

date_range Published 28 Nov 2018
Download now (PDF 133 KB) get_appSection 37 Extension of Time Limit

This document contains the extension of time limit: resource consent WAR170229. Read more here

date_range Published 03 Dec 2018
Download now (PDF 58 KB) get_appPublic minutes of the Hutt Valley Flood Management Subcommittee meeting on 5 April 2022


date_range Published 07 Apr 2022
Download now (PDF 134 KB) get_appMemorandum to Hearing Panel from Applicant 7 May 2019

This document contains the memorandum of counsel for the South Wairarapa District Council. Read more here

date_range Published 07 May 2019
Download now (PDF 177 KB) get_appMemorandum to Hearing Panel from GWRC 8 May 2019

This document contains the memorandum of counsel for the Greater Wellington Regional Council. Read more here

date_range Published 08 May 2019
Download now (PDF 49 KB) get_appMemorandum to Hearing Panel from Applicant 10 May 2019

This document contains the memorandum of counsel for the South Wairarapa District Council requesting amended directions concerning the timing of the hearing and pre hearing matters; and an associated application to… Read more here

date_range Published 10 May 2019
Download now (PDF 170 KB) get_appMemorandum to Hearing Panel from GWRC 13 May 2019

This document contains the memorandum of counsel for the Greater Wellington Regional Council. Read more here

date_range Published 13 May 2019
Download now (PDF 127 KB) get_appSection 37 Further Extension Request

This document contains the request for the Regional Council to defer the commencement of the hearing; and under the Resource Management Act 1991, extend the time for commencement of the… Read more here

date_range Published 15 May 2019
Download now (PDF 64 KB) get_appMemorandum to Hearing Panel from Applicant and GWRC 6 June 2019

This document contains the memorandum of counsel for the South Wairarapa District Council and Greater Wellington Regional Council. Read more here

date_range Published 06 Jun 2019
Download now (PDF 1.2 MB) get_appMemorandum to Hearing Panel from Applicant and GWRC 21 June 2019

This document contains the memorandum of counsel for the South Wairarapa District Council and Greater Wellington Regional Council. Read more here

date_range Published 21 Jun 2019
Download now (PDF 145 KB) get_appMemorandum to Hearing Panel from Applicant and GWRC 19 July 2019

This document contains the memorandum of counsel for the South Wairarapa District Council and Greater Wellington Regional Council. Read more here

date_range Published 19 Jul 2019
Download now (PDF 420 KB) get_appMemorandum to Hearing Panel from Applicant and GWRC 23 August 2019

This document contains the memorandum of counsel for the South Wairarapa District Council and Greater Wellington Regional Council. Read more here

date_range Published 23 Aug 2019
Download now (PDF 109 KB) get_appSection 37 Extension of Time Limit

This document contains the request to defer the commencement of the hearing of the resource consent application and that the Regional Council, under the Resource Management Act 1991, extend the… Read more here

date_range Published 26 Sep 2019
Download now (PDF 2.1 MB) get_appMemorandum to Hearing Panel from Applicant and GWRC 27 September 2019

This document contains the memorandum of counsel for the South Wairarapa District Council and Greater Wellington Regional Council. Read more here

date_range Published 27 Sep 2019
Download now (PDF 125 KB) get_appMemorandum to Hearing Panel from Applicant and GWRC 1 November 2019

This document contains the memorandum of counsel for the South Wairarapa District Council and Greater Wellington Regional Council. Read more here

date_range Published 01 Nov 2019
Download now (PDF 99 KB) get_appMemorandum to Hearing Panel from Applicant and GWRC 13 December 2019

This document contains the memorandum of counsel for the South Wairarapa District Council and Greater Wellington Regional Council. Read more here

date_range Published 13 Dec 2019
Download now (PDF 109 KB) get_appMemorandum to Hearing Panel from Applicant and GWRC 14 February 2020

This document contains the memorandum of counsel for the South Wairarapa District Council and Greater Wellington Regional Council. Read more here

date_range Published 14 Feb 2020
Download now (PDF 277 KB) get_appMemorandum to Hearing Panel from Applicant and GWRC 20 March 2020

This document contains the memorandum of counsel for the South Wairarapa District Council and Greater Wellington Regional Council. Read more here

date_range Published 20 Mar 2020
Download now (PDF 1.2 MB) get_appWithdraw Document
Formal Withdraw Request

This document contains the letter to formally request that resource consent application WAR170229 is withdrawn. Read more here

date_range Published 07 Oct 2020
Download now (PDF 176 KB) get_appGet in touch
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