EH&S Newsletter Fall 2016

Whiting Oil and Gas Corporation

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Fall 2016

In this Issue: Building an Emergency Supply Kit.............1 Tis the Season….For Hunting!....................2 Firearm and Hunting Safety.......................3 What to Do if You Find Injured or Abandoned Wildlife..............................4 Your Role During an Agency Inspection................................5

Building an Emergency Supply Kit Katie Roberts, Health and Safety Administrative Assistant III, Denver, CO Disasters are never welcome. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recommends that we have at least three days’ worth of supplies on hand to survive if we were to be without the utilities or emergency services we take for granted.

Below are a few items we should have in the house to be prepared.

• First Aid Kit • Waterproof box to store kit in

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• At least three days-worth

August Recycling Statistics.........................7

of non-perishable food

Safety Stats................................................8 Just for Fun—Sudoku Puzzles .................10 Whiting Community News......................11 The Whiting EH&S Values........................12 Editors: Kyla Livingston and Katie Roberts

• Can Opener • Mess Kits with paper plates, cups, and utensils

• Flashlights and batteries • Candles • Fire extinguisher • Trash bags • Toothbrush, toothpaste, soap

• Water—at least a gallon per person per day for drinking and hygiene

• Household bleach and a medicine dropper— diluted nine parts water to one part bleach, bleach can be used as a disinfectant. You can also treat water with 16 drops to each gallon

• Pet supplies—food, water, leashes

• Baby supplies • Two-way radios • Sleeping bags and blankets for everyone in the family

• Warm clothes, rain gear and work gloves

• Sturdy shoes • Waterproof matches • Dust mask to filter out particulates in the air, and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter in place.

• Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities

• Battery-powered or hand-crank radio

• Whistle • Maps of your area • Extra sets of house and car keys

• Books and games • Cash

Adjust items according to your geographical location and family needs. Assembling the kit and discussing your emergency plans depending on the disaster as a family can empower all family members to be prepared in the event that a disaster strikes. Sources: FEMA and Red Cross ■

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Tis the Season….For Hunting!

Walt Galloway, Health and Safety Professional II, Denver, CO With fall upon us, camping season is wrapping up and for some of us—hunting season begins. When talking about safety in relationship to hunting, the first place we obviously have to start is with our firearms. In this article, I would like to compare Firearm Safety with On The Job Safety, in an effort to highlight the life and death similarities of both.

As firearms owners, we bear a responsibility that needs to be taken seriously; it’s literally a matter of life and death.

Since every gun is different, before handling any firearm we need to thoroughly familiarize ourselves with that gun. Think of it as an on the job SSE (Short Service Employee). Regardless of how much experience one has performing a particular task; different companies have a particular expectation, or Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for perform the same task, which could be slightly different than what you are used to. So, when it comes to guns; even if you consider yourself an expert, before handling a new firearm, you need to understand the particular characteristics of that gun, just like you need to understand the particular characteristics for performing each task.

All too often gun owners let their ego get in the way of good common sense safety practices (just as employees let their egos get in the way of safety policies/procedures). These are individuals who have been shooting for years, but are too proud to ask for help. For instance, an experienced gun owner takes an unfamiliar firearm from a friend to shoot, without ever asking a single question about that firearm. Just like an experienced employee assumes they know everything about the task at hand without asking any questions, completing a JSA, Tailgate Safety Meeting, etc., prior to performing the task.

Never Assume You Know The Gun! Never Assume You Know The Task!

In the situation I mentioned above, there should have been a number of things that happened before ever touching that firearm, just like there should be a number of things occur prior to performing a task.

Ask if it’s Unloaded: You should always ask if the gun is unloaded before ever putting your hands on it. If the person answers yes without checking, tell them to show you.

Ask if all safe working practices are being followed: Completing a JSA, or during the tailgate safety meeting, always ask if all safe work practices have been completed and are being followed prior to performing the task, such as: LO/TO, SIMOPS Checklist, Excavation Checklist, Hot Work Permits, One-Call, etc. If either a coworker or third party employee answers yes, make them show you.

Check For Yourself: Every firearm should be treated as a loaded weapon, therefore they should always be given the respect due a loaded weapon. When being handed a firearm in the field, always assume the gun is loaded, even if someone tells you it’s unloaded. It’s your responsibility to check for yourself to see if the gun is loaded, just like it is your responsibility to ensure all of the required safe work practices are being followed prior to performing a task.

Ask for Help: Don’t be the individual that was too proud to ask for help; that person is a danger to themselves and everyone around them. When taking an unfamiliar firearm, you should always ask the owner to show you the particular characteristics of that gun. They are all different; from the location of the safety to how it handles, never assume you know how it works.

Stop Work Authority: Don’t be the employee who doesn’t speak up and allows their ego to get in the way of their own safety, and the safety of everyone around them. Regardless of how much experience you may have – you are never too experienced to stop and ask a question… you might even learn something new. ■

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Firearm and Hunting Safety Ethan Sides, Health and Safety Coordinator II, Dickinson, ND

Four Common Causes of Hunting Accidents 1. J udgment Mistakes: The number one cause of hunting accidents is mistakes in judgment, such as mistaking a person for game, not checking what’s in front of or beyond your target, and getting caught up in the excitement of the hunt which can cause you to make foolish mistakes.

2. Following Firearm Safety Rules: Another common cause of hunting related accidents is not following safe firearm practices like the four primary rules of firearm safety.

3. Not Enough Practice: A huge problem out in the field is hunters who don’t know their firearms capabilities. This stems from a lack of practice that can lead to things like accidental discharges and stray shots.

4. Mechanical Failures: When it comes to firearms you can never let your guard down; mechanical failures can and will happen, so you must know how to deal with them when they do.

Primary Rules of Firearm Safety for Hunting 1. Always keep your muzzle pointed in a Safe Direction: The muzzle of your firearm should never be pointed towards anything that you don’t intend on shooting. Practicing safe muzzle control is one of the most important things that you can do out in the field, and should be something that’s second nature long before you ever head out into the field.

2. There is no such thing as an Unloaded Weapon: Every firearm should be treated as a loaded weapon, therefore they should always be given the respect due a loaded weapon. When being handed a firearm in the field, always assume the gun is loaded, even if someone tells you it’s unloaded.

3. Make Sure You Know What’s in Front of & Beyond the Target: When taking a shot, you must always be sure of what’s in front of and what’s beyond your target. If you cannot see what lies beyond your target, NEVER TAKE THE SHOT. 4. Keep Your Finger OFF the Trigger: When carrying any firearm, your finger should never be inside the trigger guard unless you’re ready to shoot. This is a huge problem that I see time and time again with inexperienced shooters, and it’s something should be mastered before ever going on a hunt.

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Safe Zone-of-Fire: One of the most important aspects of safely firing your gun while out on a hunt is to never fire your gun outside of your Zone-of-Fire.

Your Zone-of-Fire is the 45 degree area directly in front of each hunter. The reason we stay inside that 45 degree area, is that anything outside that area cannot be seen with reliability, and should be considered outside your field of view. Also, keep in mind your Zone-ofFire will change with every step that you take, so make sure you’re always aware of your hunting partners locations at all times.

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Self-Control: Another important aspect of hunter safety is self-control. It’s not uncommon for hunters to become excited while out on a hunt; just remember that this excitement can cause you to make careless mistakes, so you need to do your best to control your emotions while out on the hunt.

If you find yourself becoming anxious, or overly excited, it’s time to slow down. If that means temporarily putting a stop to the hunt, then you need to err on the side of caution. No hunt is worth taking unnecessary risks; the safety of everyone who may be out in the field is always the number one consideration. A calm shooter is always a better and more accurate shooter.

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Practice & Accuracy: Shooting accurately is not only the key to being a successful hunter; it’s also one of the most important aspects to being a safe hunter. If you cannot routinely hit your targets while out at the range, you have no business hunting anything. You are putting yourself and everyone in the field at risk.

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Target Identification: If you’re not 100% sure of what you are shooting at, DO NOT TAKE THE SHOT. Anything you shoot at needs to be identified, and needs to be 100% in your field of view before ever taking a shot. (Richardson, 2013) ■

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Hooded merganser chick courtesy of Steve Gifford.

What to Do if You Find Injured or Abandoned Wildlife Kyla Livingston, Environmental Administrative Assistant I, Denver

It’s natural to want to help an injured or orphaned wild animal, but this does not mean that you should! There have been many instances in the news of groups removing wildlife from their habitat because they think the animal is hurt or abandoned.

A group in Western Colorado mistook a baby deer as orphaned and took the animal to the humane society where it later was euthanized. Another group thought a newborn bison calf looked cold and put it in their car; the calf was later released but rejected by its herd and also euthanized. It’s important to remember that wildlife parents rarely abandon their young and often venture off to find food or to hide their young from predators.

Removing or feeding wildlife can not only be harmful to them but to you as well, it’s best just to leave them alone.

It is illegal to keep wildlife in your possession or attempt to treat an animal without professional help; you must have the proper training and permit to rehabilitate wildlife. If you see an animal that looks to be in distress the best thing you can do is to leave it to the professionals like a licensed wildlife rehabilitator, the local humane society, or the Fish and Wildlife Service.

It’s likely that mom is not far away and is keeping a good eye on her baby.

Why should we keep wildlife wild?

(Courtesy of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources) • A baby wild animal’s best chance for survival is with its mother.

• Wild animals are born to live their lives in the wild, not in a house or a cage.

• The best option for a wild animal is to learn normal behaviors from their own species in their natural environment. An animal that has become habituated to humans cannot be returned to the wild.

• Once they grow, wild animals are active and independent, which can make them dangerous and destructive.

• Wild animals can be highly stressed by sights, sounds, and smells from people and pets, especially when in close proximity. Stress can cause health problems and even death.

• Wild animals have complex nutritional needs not easily met in captivity. Nutritional deficiencies can leave an animal deformed for life.

• Wild animals can carry diseases and parasites, some of which are transmissible to people or pets. Some diseases, like rabies, can cause serious health problems. ■

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Your Role During an Agency Inspection Clay Taylor, Environmental Attorney I, Denver Governmental agencies generally have authority to enter upon Whiting locations to conduct inspections for any number of reasons, including compliance with laws and regulations. These agencies include EPA and state environmental and oil and gas agencies, among others. Inspections can be announced or unannounced. It is important to be prepared for how to conduct oneself during an inspection. Encountering an unannounced agency inspection can be stressful, but it important to always remain calm, polite, and courteous.

Whether you are a Whiting employee or a contractor, always remember the following:

• A government agent must present proper credentials. If an agent doesn’t immediately provide credentials, request them. If your request is refused, the person is very likely not an agent and should be treated as an intruder – follow your intruder protocol.

What follows are some guidelines for Whiting employees and contractors/vendors for when a government agent is encountered on-site.

Whiting Employees If you are a Whiting employee and someone arrives onsite claiming to be an agency official, do the following:

• Be polite and ask for credentials and a business card.

• Ask if the agency official is willing to wait until your supervisor and/or environmental coordinator arrives before touring the location.

• Upon presentation of proper credentials and business card, please call your supervisor and environmental coordinator immediately.

• If the agency official is unwilling to wait, conduct a tailgate safety meeting, give them a tour of our facility, and answer questions you know the definite answer to. If you aren’t 100 percent sure of the answer, take note of the question, and let them know we will get the answer to them as soon as we can.

• At the end of the facility tour, ask the agency official if he/she has any concerns and take note of these. If follow-up is required, ask for the deadline to respond. If you are able, accompany the agency official to additional facilities he/she wishes to visit, if any.

Contractors or Vendors A Whiting contractor or vendor is NEVER authorized to answer an agency official’s questions about Whiting’s operations without prior consent by Whiting. If you are a Whiting contractor or vendor and someone arrives onsite claiming to be an agency official, do the following:

• Be polite and ask for credentials and a business card.

• Upon presentation of proper credentials and business card, please call a Whiting employee to come to location immediately.

• Ask if the agency official is willing to wait until a Whiting employee arrives.

• If the agency official is unwilling to wait, conduct a tailgate safety meeting, give them a tour of our facility, but do not answer questions about Whiting’s operations.

• At the end of the facility tour, ask the agency official if he/she has any concerns and take note of these. If follow-up is required, ask for the deadline to respond. ■

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Road Safety

Mary Webber, Fleet Administrator, Denver, CO “With more than 260 million registered vehicles, we all need to play our part keeping roads safe” Large trucks and buses, also known as commercial motor vehicles (CMVs), play a critical role in helping move our nation’s economy and transporting our loved ones. There are nearly 12 million CMVs registered to operate on America’s roadways.

The Our Roads, Our Responsibility campaign, launched in the summer of 2016, empowers all of us who share the roads to be aware of these differences. This campaign seeks to educate passenger vehicle drivers and commercial vehicle drivers on how to improve driving behavior, learn to coexist on the same roadways, and work together to reduce crashes.

Large trucks and buses have operating limitations that make it essential for commercial drivers – and passenger vehicle drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists – to put extra focus on safety. The significant size difference, which can impact crash severity, acceleration, braking and handling, isn’t the only safety concern.

Fortunately, some simple adjustments in driving behavior can help all drivers keep the roads as safe as possible; as outlined in these Ten Rules of the Road.

Tips for Driving Safely Around CMVs 1. Stay out of the “No Zones” or blind spots

6. Be Patient

2. Pass Safely

7. Buckle Up

3. Don’t Cut it Close

8. Stay Focused

4. Stay Back

9. Don’t Drive Fatigued

5. Anticipate Wide Turns

10. Never Drive Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs

Bicyclists and pedestrians made up 9.4% of people killed in crashes involving large trucks in 2014. There are several factors that increase the risks for bicyclists and pedestrians when on the road: they lack protection in a crash, they are hard for drivers to see, and they are slower than motor vehicles. It is vital that bicyclists and pedestrians understand the risks, and be proactive in staying safe.

Tips for Bicyclists Around CMVs 1. Wear Your Helmet 2. Stay Aware of Traffic 3. Check your Brakes

Tips for Pedestrians Around CMVs 1. Watch your Walkways

3. Take Extra Care at Bus Stops

2. Watch for Wide Loads

4. Be Extra Alert in Parking Lots, Fillings Stations, and Rest Stops

Making our roads a safer place is everyone’s responsibility – passenger vehicle drivers, bus drivers, truck drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians.

Together we can make a difference and improve road safety for all.

Resource: www.fmcsa.dot.gov/ourroads/about-campaign; www.sharetheroadsafely.gov ■

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August Recycling Statistics Customer Name:

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Automated Sustainability Report

Hannay Realty Advisors

Altogether Recycling Collected: 5,477 lbs

Account: 008044 Service Period: August 2016

Trash Collected: 18,700 lbs Compostable Materials Collected: 0 lbs Total Materials Collected: 24,177 lbs

Monthly Collection Report Tons of Trash

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August Diversion Rate: 22.7%

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Average Alpine Customer: The average diversion rate for all Alpine Customers "Green" Alpine Customer: The average diversion rate of the top 10% of Alpine customers

*Your Customer Rank compares your diversion rate to other Alpine customers with similar business types

Your Environmental Impact This Month You conserved 376 gallons of oil

You saved enough electricity to power the average US home for 665 days

You saved 38 trees

You helped keep 1 truck load of trash out of the landfill

You avoided 7,489 lbs carbon equivalent of GHG emissions

You saved 12,460 gallons of water

This Month's Tip for Increasing Recycling Every month we throw out enough glass bottles and jars to fill a giant skyskraper - All of these jars are recyclable!!

Go to http://www.alpinewaste.com for more tips or to schedule a discounted waste audit Š2016 Alpine Waste & Recycling, all rights reserved

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Safety Stats Jeff Brown, Health and Safety Manager, Denver, CO As we transition from Summer to Fall, we are reminded that Winter is not too far behind…and with the colder weather months, we typically see an increase in slips, trips and falls. In 2015 Whiting employees and our contractors experienced 41 Slip, Trip, and Fall events with 12 of them resulting in OSHA Recordable Incidents. So far this year we have seen 20 Slip, Trip, and Fall events with 3 of those resulting in OSHA Recordable Incidents. Please take the time review the information from the National Safety Council in this month’s newsletter and think about some ways you can help identify and eliminate slip, trip, and fall hazards in your work area.

We continue to see a marked reduction in the number and severity of injury events in 2016 as compared to 2015. This is a credit to all of our Whiting Leaders that focus on and understand that doing the job safely is the way Whiting does business and expects our contract partners to do the same.

In 2015 through August, Whiting employees and our Contractors had experienced 52 OSHA recordable incidents. So far in 2016 through August, Whiting employees and our contractors have experienced 13 OSHA recordable incidents. This improvement is evident in the incident rate comparisons seen below. Recently, however, we have had an uptick in incidents the last few months as seen in the Rolling 12 Month graph below.

As the seasons change and the conditions worsen, now is the time to remind ourselves that safety is everyone’s shared responsibility. Continue to look out for each other and realize that you have the tools to make a difference. Keep up the outstanding work!

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Combined Health and Safety Statistics Rolling 12 Months (TRIR and DART)

TRIR

TRIR (Total Recordable Incident Rate): These are all incidents (injuries and illnesses) that result in an OSHA recordable incident. A (Total Recordable Incident Rate). These are all incidents (injuries and illnesses) that result in an recordable incident is one that we have to annotate in the OSHA logs. Typically this is medical treatment beyond first aid as directed OSHA recordable incident. A recordable incident is one that we have to annotate in the OSHA or prescribed by a medical professional. This includes being prescribed medications (not over the counter).

logs. Typically this is medical treatment beyond first aid as directed or prescribed by a medical DART (Days Away, Restricted, or Transferred): These are any incidents that result in the injured person missing one day or more of work, are transferred to another job task, or are restricted from their normal work duties due to the injury. These tend to me a more professional. This includes being prescribed medications (not over the counter). severe type of injury.

DART

(Days Away, Restricted, or Transferred): These are any incidents that result in the injured person LTIR (Lost Time Incident Rate): These are typically the most severe types of recordable incidents where the injured person is unable to return to work the next day as a result of their injury. missing one day or more of work, are transferred to another job task, or are restricted from their normal

Thework duties due to the injury. These tend to me a more severe type of injury. actual Incident Rate Calculation is used as a normalizer that represents the equivalent of 100 employees working 40 hours a week, 50 weeks a year. Basically, this means if we have a rate of 1.00, then we can assume that for every 100 employees working, 1 of them is injured over the course of a year. â–

The actual Incident Rate Calculation is used as a normalizer that represents the equivalent of 100 employees working 40 hours a week, 50 weeks a year. Basically, this means if we have a rate of 1.00, then we can assume that for every 100 employees working, 1 of them is injured over the course of a year.

Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each Whiting Oil and Gas Corporation row, column and box. Each number can appear ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH & SAFETY NEWSLETTER only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

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Just for Fun—Sudoku Puzzles Here’s How It Works:

Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

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For the answer page, contact Kyla Livingston at kyla.livingston@whiting.com

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Whiting Community News EHS Achievements

Get to Know Your EHS Team Members

Heather Jones, Health and Safety Training Coordinator, Denver, CO

Tanya Aman Health and Safety Coordinator I Fort Collins, CO

Q: If you could live anywhere, where would it be?

A: Lake Tahoe. It’s gorgeous.

Q: How would you spend a billion dollars?

A: I would buy my own jet and travel, build my dream home, and then to be responsible, put a lot of it in savings and donate to a good cause.

Heather Jones, our Health and Safety Training Coordinator in the Denver office, graduated with Honors from Regis University with a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership this August. We are all proud of her achievement – great work Heather!

Congratulations on this impressive achievement, Heather!

Megan Conner, Environmental Coordinator I, Denver, CO

Q: What makes you laugh the most?

A: My cousin, Dustin. He does the best impersonations!

Q: What did you want to be when you grew-up?

A: I wanted to be a doctor then realized I didn’t like blood.

Q: What would be your perfect day?

A: Eating breakfast with a beautiful view, going four wheeling through the mountains with friends and ending the day around a campfire telling stories.

Q: List 2 pet peeves.

A: People who don’t use their blinkers and people who chew with their mouth open Q: Which of the five senses would you say is your strongest?

A: Hearing Q: What is your favorite family tradition?

A: Playing card games at Christmas Q: On a scale of 1-10 how funny would you say you are?

A: I’m a solid 10 Q: What was your first job?

A: I was an awesome pizza maker

Congratulations to Megan Conner for graduating in June with a Master’s in Global Energy Management from the University of Colorado, Denver.

Congratulations on this impressive achievement, Megan! ■

Q: What fad do you wish would come back?

A: Big hair and jean jackets Q: Where do you want to retire?

A: On a beautiful golf course somewhere warm Q: What one food would you never give up?

A: Tacos ■

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WHITING EH&S

Values THE WHITING EH&S VALUES EXCELLENCE — Striving to be exceptionally

good at every component of your job

TEAMWORK — Collaborating to achieve a

shared goal

COMMUNICATION — Sharing and

exchanging thoughts, opinions and information

INTEGRITY — Cultivating moral character

and adherence to ethical principles

COMPANY PRIDE — Taking pride and

honor in working for a leader within the industry

COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP — Fulfilling

commitment to serve the communities in which we operate

Congratulations to Brian Wurm on exemplifying the EH&S Department Values!

Teamwork

Brian Wurm Environmental Compliance Supervisor, Robinson Lake “The role of mentor and leader is not easy to do well and Brian has worked hard to develop these skills and apply them effectively to a team of individuals new to oil and gas. Brian works long hours to ensure that all members of his team are getting the support and resources they need to successfully complete their work, often at the expense of completing his own daily work. Brian spends hours on the road traveling between offices and meeting with direct reports to make sure that communications between the Denver professionals and his team are clear and understood and that work is being completed effectively and efficiently. ”

Congratulations to Brian Wurm and all our nominees!

The Whiting Values Committee would also like to recognize the following individuals who were nominated for this award: Jesse Olson and Justin Mantelli

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