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The plan categorizes the project as 'Category B,' meaning impacts are site-specific and reversible. It details environmental risks such as invasive species spread and soil erosion, and social risks including worker safety from wildlife attacks and potential disruption of grazing rights. The document specifies a total budget of Nu. 2,000,000 and mandates compliance with both Royal Government of Bhutan laws and WWF's Social Safeguards Integrated Policies and Procedures.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000179#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"The project is classified as a Category B project because potential adverse environmental and social impacts on populations within or around Protected Areas are \"site-specific, reversible and can be readily mitigated\".","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000179#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Four specific activities are planned for 2026: lowland grassland management in Tsangparung, waterhole maintenance at Haspokhari, bio-engineering work at the Samrang Landslide area (Tshopangma), and a 5-hectare plantation of native high-value timber species, such as walnut, at Lauri.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000179#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The total budget for the 2026 ESMP activities is Nu. 2,000,000, with the largest allocation being Nu. 1,250,000 for the Lauri plantation.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000179#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A primary social risk across multiple activities is the danger to workers from wildlife attacks, specifically from elephants and gaur, which will be mitigated by having \"Armed Forestry officials shall guard the workers\".","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000179#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The plantation at Lauri presents a specific social risk regarding \"Grazing right\", as fencing the 5-hectare area could disrupt informal grazing rights for local livestock owners.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000179#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"In cases of discrepancy between Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB) laws and WWF’s Social Safeguards Integrated Policies and Procedures (SIPP), the WWF SIPP will prevail, particularly regarding the eligibility of non-title holders for compensation and requirements for community consultation.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000179#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["biodiversity conservation","climate resilience","carbon neutrality","afforestation","environmental impact assessment","Environmental and Social Safeguards","nature-based solutions"],"geography_discussed":["Samdrup Jongkhar District","India","Assam","Arunachal Pradesh"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["environmental and social management plan","risk assessment","mitigation planning"]},{"id":"wwf-000556","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/wwf-000556","title":"Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for Biological Corridor (BC) 6","publisher":{"name":"WWF International","organization":"wwf-international"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2025","source_url":"https://files.worldwildlife.org/wwfcmsprod/files/Publication/file/56rmnrli3l_7.BC6_ESMP_2025_Trashigang_.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The ESMP for Biological Corridor 6 (BC6) categorizes planned activities as 'Category B', meaning impacts are site-specific and reversible. The plan covers the construction of the Yangtse Range Office, maintenance of the Tsoneyma and Koala Puensum waterholes, and railing/signage installation at Omba Nye. It details mitigation measures for waste, noise, and air pollution, alongside strict occupational health and safety standards and a multi-tiered grievance redressal mechanism involving the Royal Government of Bhutan, WWF, and the Green Climate Fund.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000556#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"The project is classified as a Category B project because potential adverse environmental and social impacts are \"site-specific, reversible and can be readily mitigated\".","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000556#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Four specific activities are planned for 2025-2026: the construction of the Yangtse Range Office (budget Nu. 10,000,000), improvement of Tsoneyma lake (Nu. 150,000), railing maintenance and signage at Omba Nye (Nu. 1,000,000), and improvement of Koala Puensum lake (Nu. 150,000).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000556#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Biological Corridor 6 covers 232.76 km2, with 73.3% in Samdrup Jongkhar and 26.7% in Trashigang Dzongkhag; it contains no permanent settlements, only seasonal herding.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000556#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The corridor is home to 24 mammalian species, 50% of which are globally threatened, including strictly protected species such as the Red panda, Musk deer, and Clouded leopard.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000556#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Environmental mitigation for construction includes prohibiting the burning of waste, restricting work hours to 7am\u00107pm to limit noise, and using water-spraying on dry days to reduce dust.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000556#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"To prevent animal poaching during waterhole construction at Tsoneyma and Koala Puensum, park authorities will increase patrolling and install camera traps.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000556#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The ESMP mandates strict labor standards, including the prohibition of underage workers and the requirement for a grievance mechanism for workers to raise workplace concerns.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000556#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"In cases of discrepancy between national laws and WWF's Social Safeguards Integrated Policies and Procedures (SIPP), the WWF SIPP will prevail, particularly regarding compensation for non-title land users and community consultation.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000556#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A three-tiered grievance redressal mechanism is established: a BFL-specific mechanism for local reports, a WWF Grievance Mechanism via a Project Complaints Officer, and the GCF Independent Review Mechanism.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000556#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["biodiversity conservation","climate resilience","carbon neutrality","environmental impact assessment","Environmental and Social Safeguards","ecotourism"],"geography_discussed":["Samdrup Jongkhar District","Trashigang District","Yangtse","Omba Nye","Radhi"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["environmental and social management plan"]},{"id":"wwf-000332","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/wwf-000332","title":"Bhutan for Life Environmental and Social Management Plan for Biological Corridor 5_Samdrup Jongkhar","publisher":{"name":"WWF International","organization":"wwf-international"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2024","source_url":"https://files.worldwildlife.org/wwfcmsprod/files/Publication/file/2lh4qlzxm3_BC5_SJ_ESMP_2024.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The ESMP outlines the environmental and social safeguards for a specific 2024 project activity: the construction of a 10m x 5m river protection wall at the Divisional Forest Office (DFO) in Samdrup Jongkhar to prevent land loss from erosion and landslides. The plan identifies minor risks related to waste generation, water quality, and worker health and safety, providing detailed mitigation measures and a budget of Nu 10,000 for ESS mitigation. It mandates compliance with both Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB) laws and WWF's Social Safeguards Integrated Policies and Procedures (SIPP), with the latter prevailing in cases of discrepancy regarding non-title land users and community consultation. The document also includes comprehensive occupational health and safety (OHS) standards and grievance redressal mechanisms.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000332#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"The Bhutan for Life (BFL) project is a 14-year initiative designed to maintain Bhutan's carbon neutrality by increasing forest cover and enhancing climate resilience within the Protected Area System (PAS).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000332#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Biological Corridor 5 (BC5) covers 203.58 km2 across Pema Gatshel and Samdrup Jongkhar Dzongkhags, characterized by tropical broad-leaved forest (over 95% coverage) and an altitudinal range of 127 to 1183 meters above mean sea level.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000332#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"For 2024, the planned activity in BC5 is the construction of a river protection wall (10 meters x 5 meters) at the Samdrup Jongkhar Divisional Forest Office to mitigate land loss from erosion and landslides caused by the Dungsumchu stream.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000332#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The project budget for the river protection wall is Nu 1 million (USD 12,195), with an additional Nu 10,000 specifically allocated for the implementation of ESMP mitigation measures.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000332#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The ESMP identifies three primary negative impacts of the construction: waste generation by workers, sediment-driven disturbance of water quality, and risks to worker health and safety, all of which are classified as 'Minor' and 'Short term'.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000332#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While RGoB laws and WWF's SIPP are generally aligned, the WWF SIPP prevails in cases of discrepancy, specifically regarding the eligibility of non-title land users for compensation and the requirement for extensive community consultations.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000332#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The document establishes a multi-tiered Grievance Redressal Mechanism (GRM) including BFL-specific channels, a WWF Project Complaints Officer, and the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Independent Review Mechanism.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000332#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate resilience","biodiversity conservation","carbon neutrality","natural resource management","environmental impact assessment","Environmental and Social Safeguards"],"geography_discussed":["Pema Gatshel","Royal Manas National Park","Jomotshangkha Wildlife Sanctuary"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["environmental and social management plan"]},{"id":"wwf-000560","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/wwf-000560","title":"Environmental and Social Management Plan for Jomotsangkha Wildlife Sanctuary","publisher":{"name":"WWF International","organization":"wwf-international"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2024","source_url":"https://files.worldwildlife.org/wwfcmsprod/files/Publication/file/58ymc6xk85_JWS_ESMP_2024.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for the Jomotsangkha Wildlife Sanctuary (JWS) outlines the safeguards and mitigation strategies for three 2024 activities: constructing waste disposal infrastructure, restoring lowland grasslands, and developing an ecotourism site. The plan ensures compliance with both Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB) laws and WWF's Social Safeguards Integrated Policies and Procedures (SIPP), with the latter prevailing in cases of discrepancy. Key environmental risks identified include vegetation loss, dust pollution, and disturbance to wildlife, particularly elephants. 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The document details the baseline conditions of BC5, which is characterized by tropical broad-leaved forests and high biodiversity, and sets forth strict adherence to both Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB) laws and WWF's Social Safeguards Integrated Policies and Procedures (SIPP). Key mitigation measures focus on noise control, waste management, and occupational health and safety (OHS) for workers. 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The document provides a baseline of the corridor's biodiversity, which includes 485 plant species and 24 mammal species, and sets out mitigation measures for construction waste and worker safety. Implementation is managed by BFL focal persons and contractors, with monitoring conducted through field visits and reports to the BFL Fund Secretariat.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000274#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Biological Corridor 6 (BC6) covers 232.76 km2, with 73.3% located in Samdrup Jongkhar Dzongkhag and 26.7% in Trashigang Dzongkhag. The area is characterized by diverse topography, with 59.3% classified as gentle slope (< 35º), 26.9% as moderate (35º-45º), and 13.8% as steep slope (>45 º).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000274#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The corridor exhibits high biodiversity, containing 485 plant species from 102 families and 188 bird species. 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Implementation is led by district administrations in collaboration with the National Plant Protection Centre, with a total budget of Nu. 1,598,000 for the specified activities.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000479#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Wildlife damage to crops in Bhutan causes significant economic losses, with maize and paddy losses estimated at USD 4-5 million annually, and land fallowing resulting in losses of USD 13 million for wetland paddy and USD 44 million for dryland maize.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000479#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The project plans to install portable electric fencing in the Orong and Lauri gewogs of Samdrup Jongkhar, the Yangtse and Boomdeling gewogs of Trashi Yangtse, and the Kurtoe and Khoma gewogs of Lhuentse to protect crops from elephants, boars, monkeys, and deer.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000479#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Bioacoustics animal repellent devices will be installed in the Kurtoe and Khoma gewogs (Lhuentse), Chuzagang and Senggye gewogs (Sarpang), Sephu and Thedtsho gewogs (Wangdue Phodrang), and Nubi and Tangsibje gewogs (Trongsa).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000479#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The primary environmental impacts identified for the project are the generation of solid waste and e-waste at camp sites and minor soil disturbance from digging holes for fencing poles.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000479#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The project identifies occupational health and safety for workers as a key social impact, requiring mitigation through OHS information sessions, first aid kits, and compliance with worker health safety guidelines.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000479#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The total budget for the planned activities is Nu. 1,598,000, and the document states that no separate fund for mitigation measures is proposed because the activities are small-scale and lack adverse impacts requiring dedicated funding.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000479#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"In cases of discrepancy between the Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB) laws and WWF’s Social Safeguards Integrated Policies and Procedures (SIPP), the WWF SIPP provisions shall prevail, particularly regarding compensation for non-title land users and community consultation requirements.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000479#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["climate resilience","biodiversity conservation","carbon neutrality","natural resource management"],"geography_discussed":["Samdrup Jongkhar District","Trashiyangtse District","Lhuntse District","Sarpang District","Trongsa District","Wangdue Phodrang District"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["environmental and social impact assessment","mitigation planning"]},{"id":"wwf-000385","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/wwf-000385","title":"Bhutan for Life Environmental and Social Management Plan for Jomotsangkha Wildlife Sanctuary","publisher":{"name":"WWF International","organization":"wwf-international"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2022","source_url":"https://files.worldwildlife.org/wwfcmsprod/files/Publication/file/37e79azf97_JWS_ESMP.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for the Jomotsangkha Wildlife Sanctuary (JWS) outlines the safeguards and mitigation strategies for the 2022 implementation of the Bhutan for Life (BFL) project. The primary activity for 2022 is the establishment of a community nursery for the medicinal plant Paris polyphylla in Deptsang, budgeted at Nu. 700,000. The plan identifies potential minor impacts, such as waste generation and site digging, and mandates mitigation measures including proper waste disposal and landscaping. The ESMP integrates both Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB) laws and WWF's Social Safeguards Integrated Policies and Procedures (SIPP), with the latter prevailing in cases of discrepancy, particularly regarding non-title land users and community consultation. Implementation is managed by the BFL focal person in JWS, with monitoring conducted through weekly field visits and semi-annual reports. The document also includes comprehensive occupational health and safety (OHS) standards and worker accommodation guidelines.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000385#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"The Bhutan for Life (BFL) project is a 14-year initiative designed to secure biodiversity conservation, human well-being, and climate resilience in Bhutan by maintaining a network of protected areas and biological corridors.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000385#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The Jomotsangkha Wildlife Sanctuary (JWS), formerly known as Khaling Wildlife Sanctuary, covers 362.49 sq.km in the Samdrup Jongkhar district and serves as a habitat for keystone species including tigers, elephants, and the critically endangered Chinese Pangolin and Lady Slipper.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000385#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The planned activity for 2022 is the establishment of a community nursery for Paris polyphylla (locally known as Thogsampa) in Deptsang, with a total budget of Nu. 700,000 and a specific ESS mitigation budget of Nu. 10,000.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000385#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The nursery project aims to reduce illegal harvesting and pressure on wild non-wood forest products (NWFP) by motivating the Deptsang NWFP group to domesticate high-value medicinal plants.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000385#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The ESMP identifies minor short-term and long-term risks for the nursery establishment, specifically waste generation from construction materials and the need for landscaping on slopes to prevent vegetation damage.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000385#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"In cases of discrepancy between Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB) laws and WWF's Social Safeguards Integrated Policies and Procedures (SIPP), the WWF SIPP prevails, particularly regarding the eligibility of non-title land users for compensation and the requirement for extensive community consultations.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000385#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["biodiversity conservation","climate resilience","Environmental and Social Safeguards"],"geography_discussed":["Samdrup Jongkhar District","Deptsang"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["management plan","impact assessment"]},{"id":"wwf-000449","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/wwf-000449","title":"Bhutan for Life Environmental and Social Management Plan for BC5","publisher":{"name":"WWF International","organization":"wwf-international"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2022","source_url":"https://files.worldwildlife.org/wwfcmsprod/files/Publication/file/3zg8qv3u8x_BC05_ESMP.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for Biological Corridor 5 (BC5) in Bhutan outlines mitigation strategies for two specific 2022 activities: the construction of a retaining wall in Pema Gatshel and an electric fence at Choegar Dhuedhuel Phodrang Monastery. The plan ensures compliance with both Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB) laws and WWF's Social Safeguards Integrated Policies and Procedures (SIPP), with the latter prevailing in cases of discrepancy regarding land use rights and community consultation. 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It specifies mitigation measures for worker safety, waste management, and soil erosion, while ensuring compliance with both Royal Government of Bhutan laws and WWF's Social Safeguards Integrated Policies and Procedures. The plan details a budget of 3.5 million ngultrum and assigns implementation to the Green Bhutan Corporation Limited.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000423#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"The project will maintain 107.42 hectares of plantation area in 2021 across nine sites, including Bumthang, Sarpang, Mongar, Pemagatshel, Tashigang, JKSNR, JWS, and JSWNP, focusing on sites requiring first and second year maintenance.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000423#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A total budget of 3.5 million ngultrum is allocated for the maintenance of these plantations, with no separate budget required for environmental and social safeguard (ESS) mitigation measures as they are integrated into the total activity cost.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000423#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"In cases of discrepancy between Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB) laws and WWF’s Social Safeguards Integrated Policies and Procedures (SIPP), the WWF SIPP prevails, particularly regarding the eligibility of non-title holders for compensation and the requirement for extensive community consultations.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000423#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Implementation of the plantation maintenance is assigned to the state-owned enterprise Green Bhutan Corporation Limited (GBCL), which must incorporate the ESMP into its contract with the respective Park Authority or Biological Corridor.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000423#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Potential environmental and social impacts are rated as 'Minor', with mitigation measures including the use of bioengineering structures for soil erosion, prohibition of waste burning, and the provision of alternative grazing areas for local communities.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000423#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The plan mandates strict occupational health and safety (OHS) standards, including the provision of personal protective equipment (helmets, gloves, boots, and reflective vests) and specific requirements for worker accommodation, such as a minimum of 1 meter between beds.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wwf-000423#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["biodiversity conservation","climate resilience","afforestation","carbon neutrality","natural resource management","environmental impact assessment","Environmental and Social Safeguards"],"geography_discussed":["Bumthang District","Sarpang District","Mongar District","Pemagatshel District","Trashigang District","Samdrup Jongkhar District"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["environmental and social management plan"]},{"id":"wwf-000473","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/wwf-000473","title":"Environmental and Social Management Plan for Biological Corridor 5","publisher":{"name":"WWF International","organization":"wwf-international"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2021","source_url":"https://files.worldwildlife.org/wwfcmsprod/files/Publication/file/45fzgv6be5_BC5_SJ_ESMP_2021.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The ESMP for Biological Corridor 5 (BC5) outlines the environmental and social safeguards for planned 2021 activities, specifically the improvement of salt licks at Rikhey, Demola, and Deori. 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The project, part of the broader 'Bhutan for Life' (BFL) initiative, focuses on habitat enrichment through waterhole and saltlick improvement and the construction of river protection walls to prevent flooding. The ESMP identifies potential risks such as waste generation, worker safety, and increased poaching, prescribing specific mitigation measures and a rigorous monitoring framework involving BFL focal persons and ESS consultants. 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