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CITY OF EDMONDS
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Purpose of Checklist:
The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), chapter 43.21C RCW, requires all governmental agencies to consider the environmental
impacts of a proposal before making decisions. An environmental impact statement (EIS) must be prepared for all proposals with
probable significant adverse impacts on the quality of the environment. The purpose of this checklist is to provide information to help
you and the agency identify impacts from your proposal (and to reduce or avoid impacts from the proposal, if it can be done) and to
help the agency decide whether an EIS is required.
Instructions for Applicants:
This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal. Governmental agencies use this
checklist to determine whether the environmental impacts of your proposal are significant, requiring preparation of an EIS. Answer
the questions briefly, with the most precise information known, or give the best description you can.
You must answer each question accurately and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. In most cases, you should be able to answer
the questions from your own observations or project plans without the need to hire experts. If you really do not know the answer, or
if a question does not apply to your proposal, write "do not know" or does not apply". Complete answers to the questions now may
avoid unnecessary delays later.
Some questions ask about governmental regulations, such as zoning, shoreline, and landmark designations. Answer these questions if
you can. If you have problems, the governmental agencies can assist you.
The checklist questions apply to all parts of your proposal, even if you plan to do them over a period of time or on different parcels of
land. Attach any additional information that will help describe your proposal or its environmental effects. The agency to which you
submit this checklist may ask you to explain your answers or provide additional information reasonably related to determining if there
may be significant adverse impact.
Use of checklist for nonproject proposals:
Complete this checklist for nonproject proposals, even though questions may be answered "does not apply." IN ADDITION,
complete the SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (part D).
For nonproject actions, the references in the checklist to the words "project," "applicant," and "property or site" should be read as
"proposer," and "affected geographic area," respectively.
A. BACKGROUND
1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: Westgate Shell
2. Name of applicant: Bob Hanford - Aspect Consulting on behalf of Harry Yourist
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person:
Aspect Consulting
350 Madison Ave N., Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Direct (206)-780-7729, Cell (206)-276-9256
4. Date checklist prepared: 11 / 15 / 11
5. Agency requesting checklist: City ofEdmonds
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6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): Demolition and contaminated
soil excavation in January and February of 2012.
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7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this
proposal? If yes, explain.
Yes, Key Bank has plans to construct a branch bank building. A
separate SEPA is being perpared for this work by Key Bank.
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8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related
to this proposal.
Phase I, II, and III Environmental Site Assessments (prepared by
Professional Service Industries, Inc.), Voluntary Cleanup Program
(VCP Project No.NW2485)which was accepted by Ecology.
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9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other proposals directly affecting
the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain.
Yes, SEPA checklist for Key Bank proposed building and associated
permits.
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10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known.
Demolition permit, grading permit, UST Closure Notice and Fire
Department UST permit.
11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and size of the project and site.
There are several questions later in this checklist that ask you to describe certain aspects of your proposal. You
do not need to repeat those answers on this page.
gasoline and waste oil tanks and ancillary equipment from the lot
which is approximately 15,000 square feet. Excavate contaminated
soil around the USTs and remove it from the site for disposal at an
approved facility. Amount of soil to be removed is yet unknown, but
likely will not exceed 1,000 cubic yards of petroleum or solvent
contaminated soil. Excavation will be backfilled with compacted
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12. Location of the proposal. Give sufficient information for a person to understand the precise location of your
proposed project, including a street address, if any, and section, township, and range, if known. If a proposal
would occur over a range of area, provide range or boundaries of the site(s). Provide legal description, site plan,
vicinity map, and topographic map, if reasonably available. While you should submit any plans required by the
agency, ,you are not required to duplicate maps or detailed plans submitted with any permit applications related
to this checklist.
Former Wingate Shell / 9930 Edmonds Way, Edmonds, WA 98020
Latitude/Longitude: 47.790298 / 122.366389
The lot is on the corner of the intersection of State Route 104 and
100th Ave. W. and is approximately 15,000 square feet. The lot
extends east from 100th Ave. W. about 120 feet to Ivar's Seafood
parking lot and south from State Route 104 about 120 feet to the
parking lot of Chopsticks restaurant. Tax Par.ID #:2703360011 0
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B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
1. Earth
a. General description of the site (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other:
Flat
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b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? Less than 3%
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C. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand, gravel, peat, and muck)? If you
know the classification of agricultural soils, specify them and note any prime farmland.
Soil Generally consists of silty Sand with Gravel down to at least
25 feet bgs (data from exploratory borings).
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d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe.
No
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e. Describe the purpose, type and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source
of fill.
Following the excavation of contaminated soil the excavation will
be compacted and backfilled with structural fill from .an approved
WDOT source.
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L Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe.
No
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g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for
example, asphalt or buildings)?
Do not know; likely -90%, but currently it is also -90%. There will
likely be some grass or shrub beds around the bank that will allow
percolation.
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h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any:
Excavation contractor will provide and follow a remeadiation plan
that will include the use of silt fencing, storm drain socks, straw
bales and the covering of all temporary stockpiles.
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2. AIR
a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (i.e., dust, automobile, odors, and
industrial wood smoke) during construction and when the project is completed? If any, generally describe
and give approximate quantities if known.
Some dust from demolition of the current structures. Also, possible
gasoline odors during the removal of the UST and surrounding
contaminated soils.
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b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may effect your proposal? If so, generally describe.
No
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C. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to the, if any:
Air monitoring will be conducted during demolition and excavation.
Engineering controls (i.e. fans and the covering of stockpiled
soils) will be used as appropriate.
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3. WATER
a. Surface:
(1) Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity of the site (including year-round and
seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds, and wetlands)? If yes, describe type and provide names.
If appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into.
No
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(2) Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 200 feet) the described waters? If
yes, please describe and attach available plans.
No
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(3) Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be placed in or removed from surface
water or wetlands and indicate the area of the site that would be affected. Indicate the source of fill
material.
Does not apply.
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(4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description,
purpose, and approximate quantities if known.
No
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(5) Does the proposal lie within a 100 -,year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan.
No
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(6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? If so, describe the
type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge.
No
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b. Ground:
(1) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to ground water? Give general
description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known.
No: soils are moist to wet, but no Groundwater was encountered
in any of the exploratory borings. However, any perched or
other contaminated groundwater encountered during excavation
will be pumped into a storage tank for treatment or off site
disposal at an approved facility.
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(2) Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from septic tanks or other sources, if
any (for example: Domestic sewage; industrial, containing the following chemicals...; agricultural;
etc.). Describe the general size of the system, the number of such systems, the number of houses to
be served (if applicable), or the number of animals or humans the system(s) are expected to serve.
Does not apply
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c. Water Runoff (including storm water):
(1) Describe the source of runoff (including storm water) and method of collection and disposal, if any
(include quantities, if known). Where will this water flow? Will this water flow into other waters?
If so, describe.
The runoff from the site - including storm water - will be
contained using BMPs and stored in a tank.
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(2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe.
No
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d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any:
Silt dykes or fencing and berms as necessary.
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4. Plants
a.
Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site:
X deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other: only a few along eastern edge
® evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other:
X shrubs in a few small beds
grass
pasture
crop or grain
wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bulrush, skunk cabbage, other:
water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other:
other types of vegetation:
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b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered?
Ornamental shrubs in small beds may be removed during excavation.
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C. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
None
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d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other materials to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site,
if any:
The demolition and excavation portion of the project has no propsed
landscaping. The Key Bank branch will likely have an equal amount
of or more vegetation on the site as the current Shell gas station
does.
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5. Animals
a. Check or circle any birds and animals that have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or
near the site:
X birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other: pigeons or other common birds
mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other:
fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other:
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b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
None
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C. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain.
Do not know
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d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any:
None
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6. Energy and Natural Resources
a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will be used to meet the completed
project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating, manufacturing, etc.
Does not apply
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b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally
describe.
No
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C. What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of this proposal? List other proposed
measures to reduce or control energy impacts, if any:
None
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7. Environmental Health
a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire and
explosion, spill, or hazardous waste, that could occur as a result of this proposal? If so describe.
The potential exists for exposures to Gasoline vatDors.
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(1) Describe special emergency services that might be required.
Fire Department personnel will be notified and will be on site
for the UST removal.
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(2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any:
Air monitoring will be conducted during tank removal and soil
excavation. Engineering controls such as fans and covering of
stockpiled soils will be used as appropriate.
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b. Noise
(1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect ,your project (for example: traffic, equipment,
operation, other)?
None
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(2) What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with the project on a short-term or
a long-term basis (for example: traffic, construction, operation, other)? Indicate what hour's noise
would come from the site.
Short term - Noise from the operation of earth moving and
demolition equipment (excavator loader) and dump trucks.
Long term - None.
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(3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:
Noise will be controlled by hours of operation. Hours of
operation will follow City of Edmonds municipal code. Sound
protection will be required for all ancillary equipment.
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Noise is regulated by Edmonds Community Development Code
(ECDC) Chapter 5.30 "Noise Abatement and Control."
8. Land and Shoreline Use
a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties?
Retail (convienent store), Gasoline and diesel sales, and Automotive
repair and service shop. Adjacent plots are occupied by restaurants,
grocery stores, and one dry cleaners(West Way Cleaners).
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b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe.
No
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Describe any structures on the site.
Single story wood service station and convenient store with
restrooms and a canopy over pump island.
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Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
Yes, all structures will be demolished to provide access to
contaminated soil and make room from new structures.
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What is the current zoning classification of the site?
Commercial
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Commercial
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9. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master plan designation of the site?
Does not apply
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Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive" area? If so, specify.
No
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Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project?
Does not apply
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Approximately how many people would the completed project displace?
Does not apply
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Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any:
None.
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Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if
any:
Excavation will be backfill and compacted with structural fill.
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9. Housing
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income
housing.
Does not apply
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b. Approximately how many units, if any would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income
housing.
No
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C. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any:
None
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10. Aesthetics
a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the principle
exterior building material(s) proposed?
Does not apply
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b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
None
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C. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any:
None
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11. Light and Glare
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur?
Does not apply
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b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views?
Does not apply
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C. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal?
None
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d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any:
None
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12. Recreation
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity?
None
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b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreation uses? If so, describe.
No
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C. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be
provided by the project or applicant, if any:
None
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13. Historic and Cultural Preservation
a. Are there any places or objects listed on, or proposed for, national, state, or local preservation registers
known to be on or next to the site? If so, generally describe.
No
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b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific, or cultural importance
known to be on or next to the site.
There are none.
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C. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any:
None
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14. Transportation
Should archaeological materials or human remains be observed
during project activities, all work in immediate vicinity should stop.
The State Department of Archaeology & Historic Preservation
(360.586.3065), the Planning Division (425.771.0220),
and the County Coroner (if applicable) should be contacted immediately.
compliance with all applicable laws (RCW 27.53, 27.44, & WAC 25-48)
is required - failure to do so could constitute a Class C Felony.
a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site, and describe proposed access to the existing street
system. Show on site plans, if any.
State Route 104 and 100th Ave. W. both have access to the site.
Trucks will enter site from 100th Ave. W. and exit Eastbound on
State Route 104.
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b. Is site currently served by public transit? If no, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit
stop?
Yes
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C. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project eliminate?
Does not apply
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d. Will the proposal require any new roads, streets, or improvements to existing roads or streets, not
including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public or private).
No
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e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so,
generally describe.
No
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L How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If known, indicate when
peak volumes would occur.
Does not apply
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g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any:
None
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15. Public Services
a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire protection, police
protection, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe.
No
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b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any:
None
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16. Utilities
a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone,
sanitary sewer, septic system, other:
Electric, gas, water, telephone and sanitary sewer.
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Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility providing the service, and the general
construction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity which might be needed.
Electric, gas, water, telephone and sanitary sewer. The utilities
will need to be hooked up and activated for the new systems once
in place.
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C. SIGNATURE
I declare under penalty of perjury laws that the above answers are true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
"con them to make its decision.
Signature of Proponent �`Date Submitted
Environmental Checklist Reviewed By:
Gina Coccia, Associate Planner
425.771.0220, x 1778
Sign Date
I understand
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