## Report on the Calcium Carbide Amendment Rules, 2021
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes the Calcium Carbide Amendment Rules, 2021, as published in the Gazette of India on August 31st, 2021. This amendment modifies the Calcium Carbide Rules, 1987, primarily focusing on increasing certain fees, extending the validity periods of licenses, mandating electronic payment options, updating communication methods, and enhancing record-keeping requirements. These changes aim to improve efficiency, ensure better oversight, and align with current technological advancements.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides an informative overview of the Calcium Carbide Amendment Rules, 2021 (hereinafter referred to as "the Amendment"), based solely on the text of the official notification. The purpose is to elucidate the key changes introduced by this Amendment and their potential implications for affected parties, particularly the Calcium Carbide Industry.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* This document amends the *Calcium Carbide Rules, 1987*.
* The core objective of the original Calcium Carbide Rules (inferred from the context of the amendment) is to regulate the handling, storage, and usage of Calcium Carbide to ensure safety and prevent accidents. The *Amendment* aims to update and improve the original rules.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
This amendment appears to address several issues within the existing Calcium Carbide Rules, 1987. The rationale for the specific changes, as evidenced in the provided text, includes:
* **Increased Fees:** The increase in fees suggests an effort to better recover the costs associated with regulatory oversight and enforcement. The original fees (some being just Rs. 10) were likely outdated and insufficient.
* **Extended Validity of Licenses:** Extending the license validity period reduces the frequency of renewals, potentially streamlining the administrative process for both the regulatory bodies and the licensees.
* **Modernized Communication:** Replacing telegrams with email for certain notifications reflects the shift towards more modern and efficient communication channels.
* **Enhanced Record Keeping:** The requirement for detailed records of Calcium Carbide receipt and sale indicates a move toward improved tracking and accountability.
* **Mandating Electronic Payments:** Introducing e-payment options and Bharat Kosh aligns with the digitalization efforts promoting transparency and easier transaction.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
The Amendment introduces the following key changes to the Calcium Carbide Rules, 1987:
* **Rule 31(1):** Changes the license renewal period from a "maximum of three years" to a "maximum of ten years." This effectively extends the validity of licenses, reducing the administrative burden of frequent renewals.
* **Rules 34(1b), 35(2)(b), 36(2), 42(2)(iii), 43(2), and 45(2):** Increases the scrutiny and license fees mentioned from Rs. 10 to Rs. 100. This represents a tenfold increase in these fees.
* **Rule 37(2):** Extends the validity for three calendar years to ten calendar years. This matches with the rule 31 (1)
* **Rule 44:** This rule is completely omitted, which means that the original rule loses effect.
* **Rule 46:** Replaces the existing rule with a new rule mandating that fees payable to the Chief Controller or Controller be paid through e-payment or the Non-Tax Receipt Portal (Bharat Kosh). Fees payable to District Authority or other authorities should be paid in a manner specified by that authority. This enforces digital transactions
* **Rule 49(1)(a):** Modifies the communication method for certain notifications from "by an express telegram Telegraphic Address: Explosives, Nagpur" to "by an email: explosivesexplosives.gov.in." This shift reflects the adoption of contemporary communication practices.
* **First Schedule, Article 1:** Increases the fees from Rs. 25 to Rs. 250.
* **First Schedule, Article 2:** Increases the fees from "Rs. 25 for the first 500 Kgs plus Rs. 10 for every additional 500 Kgs or part thereof, subject to a maximum of Rs. 1,500 per calendar year" to "Rs. 250 for the first 500 Kgs plus Rs. 100 for every additional 500 Kgs or part thereof, subject to a maximum of Rs. 15,000 per calendar year." This represents a significant increase in fees for larger quantities.
* **Second Schedule, Form I:** Substitutes "Telegraphic address" with "Latitude and Longitude" and "Telex" with "Email address." This change reflects the use of Location and digital communication to record address.
* **Form II and Form III:** Inserts a new condition requiring a detailed "Account of Receipt and Sale of Calcium Carbide," including details about the carbide type, quantities received and sold, names and addresses of suppliers and purchasers, and license numbers. This enhances record-keeping requirements.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience and stakeholders are entities involved in the:
* Manufacturing of Calcium Carbide
* Storage of Calcium Carbide
* Sale of Calcium Carbide
* Usage of Calcium Carbide
* Regulatory bodies overseeing Calcium Carbide activities (Chief Controller, Controller, District Authority)
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency:** The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (Ministry of Commerce and Industry) is the responsible agency. The Chief Controller or Controller is also mentioned. District Authorities are responsible for fees collection as well.
* **Timelines:** The Amendment came into force on the date of its final publication in the Official Gazette (August 31st, 2021).
* **Procedures:** Licensees are now required to pay fees electronically or through Bharat Kosh for payments to the Chief Controller or Controller. Fees to District Authority must be paid in a manner specified by that authority. Licensees must also maintain a detailed record of receipts and sales of Calcium Carbide.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The intended outcomes of these changes include:
* **Increased Revenue for Regulatory Bodies:** The increased fees will likely generate more revenue for regulatory bodies, potentially enabling better resource allocation for oversight and enforcement.
* **Reduced Administrative Burden (Long Term):** The longer license validity periods can reduce the administrative burden for both licensees and regulatory bodies.
* **Improved Communication:** The shift to email communication ensures faster and more reliable communication.
* **Enhanced Tracking and Accountability:** The detailed record-keeping requirements improve the traceability of Calcium Carbide and enhance accountability.
* **Increased Compliance Costs:** The significantly higher fees will increase the compliance costs for companies dealing with Calcium Carbide, particularly those handling larger quantities.
* **Digital Payment Transparency:** Mandatory e-payments and Bharat Kosh promotes transparency and traceability in financial transactions.
**9. Conclusion:**
The Calcium Carbide Amendment Rules, 2021, represent a significant update to the existing regulatory framework for Calcium Carbide. The changes aim to modernize processes, improve efficiency, increase revenue, and enhance safety and accountability. Businesses involved in the Calcium Carbide industry need to carefully assess the impact of these amendments on their operations and ensure compliance with the new requirements. While the financial burden may increase for some, the overall impact should be positive in terms of improved safety and streamlined processes.
Key Entities Referenced
Delhi: Location of the Controller of Publications.
New Delhi: Location of publication of the gazette notification.
Calcium Carbide Rules, 1987: The principal rules being amended by this notification.
Petroleum Act 1934: Act under which the Calcium Carbide Rules are framed and amended.
Central Government: The governing body responsible for amending the Calcium Carbide Rules.
Calcium Carbide Amendment Rules, 2021: The name given to the new rules amending the Calcium Carbide Rules.
Chief Controller: Authority to whom fees are payable under the rules.
Controller: Authority to whom fees are payable under the rules.
Non Tax Receipt Portal Bharat Kosh: Portal through which fees are payable.
District Authority: Authority to whom fees are payable under the rules.
Nagpur: City mentioned as having a Telegraphic Address related to Explosives.
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade: Department under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
Ministry of Commerce and Industry: The ministry under which the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade falls.
Sumita Dawra: Additional Secretary.
Mayapuri, New Delhi: Location of the Government of India Press.
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स.ं 496] नइ ददल्ली, बुधवार, जसत्ब र 1, 2021/भा् 10, 1943
No. 496] NEW DELHI, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2021/BHADRA 10, 1943
वाजणज्य रर ई्योगग म्ं ालय
(ई्योगग सवं धनध रर अतं ररक व्य ापार जवभाग)
ऄजधसचू ना
नइ ददल् ली, 31 ऄगस्ट् त, 2021
सा.का.जन. 610(ऄ).—कैजल्ियम काबाधआड जनयम, 1987 म ें संियोगधन करने के जलए प्रारूप जनयम, पेरयोगजलयम
ऄजधजनयम, 1934 (1934 का 30) की धारा 29 की ईपधारा (2) की ऄपेक्षानुसार, भारत के राजप्, ऄसाधारण, भाग II,
खण् ड-3, ईप-खण् ड (i) ऄजधसूचना संख् या सा.का.जन. 259(ऄ) तारीख 26 माच,ध 2021 म ें प्रकाजित दकया गया था जजसम ें
ईन सभी व् यजयय से जजनके ईससे प्रभाजवत ोयोगने की संभावना थी, ईस तारीख से जजसकयोग ईक्त ऄजधसूचना जनता कयोग
ईपलब् ध करा दी गइ थी के तीस ददन की ऄवजध के समाप् त ोयोगन े से पोले अक्षेप या सुझाव मांग ेगए थ;े
रर ईक्त ऄजधसूचना, तारीख 26 माचध, 2021 कयोग जनता कयोग ईपलब् ध करा दी गइ थी;
रर ईक्त प्रारूप जनयम पर जनता स े प्राप् त अक्षेप रर सझु ाव पर कें्ीय सरकार ्ारा स् यक जवचार दकया
गया;
ऄतः ऄब, केन्द ्ीय सरकार पेरयोगजलयम ऄजधजनयम, 1934 (1934 का 30) की धारा 4 ्ारा प्रदत् त िजयय का
प्रययोगग करते हुए, कैजल्ियम काबाधआड जनयम, 1987 में संियोगधन करने के जलए जन्न जलजखत जनयम बनाती ो,ं ऄथाधत ः-
1. संजक्षप्त नाम रर प्रार्भ .–(1) आन जनयम का संजक्षप् त नाम कैजल्ियम काबाधआड (संियोगधन) जनयम, 2021 ो ै।
(2) ये राजप् में ईनके ऄंजतम प्रकािन की तारीख कयोग प्रवृत ो गे ।
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2. कैजल्ियम काबाधआड जनयम, 1987 (जजसे आसमें आसके अग े से ईक्त जनयम कोा गया ो)ै म,ें जनयम 31 के,
ईप-जनयम (1) म,ें “ऄजधक से ऄजधक 3 वर्ध” िब्द के स्ट्थान पर “ऄजधक से ऄजधक 10 वर्ध” िब्द रख ें जाएंगे।
3. ईक्त जनयम म,ें जनयम 34 के, ईप-जनयम (1) (ख) म,ें “10 रु. संवीक्षा फीस” िब् द रर ऄंकयोग के स्ट् थान पर
“100 रु. संवीक्षा फीस” िब् द रर ऄंक रखें जाएगं े।
4. ईक्त जनयम म,ें जनयम 35 के, ईप-जनयम (2) खण्ड (ख) में, “10 रु. फीस” िब्द रर ऄंकयोग के स्ट्थ ान पर
“100 रु. फीस” िब्द रर ऄंक रखें जाएंगे।
5. ईक्त जनयम म,ें जनयम 36 के, ईप-जनयम (2) म,ें “10 रु.” िब्द रर ऄंक के स्ट्थ ान पर “100 रु.” िब् द रर ऄंक
रखे जाएंगे।
6. ईक्त जनयम म,ें जनयम 37 के, ईप-जनयम (2) म,ें “तीन केलण्े डर वर् ध के जलए” िब् द के स्ट् थान पर “10 केलेण्ड र वर् ध
के जलए” िब् द रख ें जाएंगे।
7. ईक्त जनयम म,ें जनयम 42 के, ईप-जनयम (2) म,ें खण्ड (iii) म,ें “10 रु. फीस” िब् द रर ऄंकयोग के स्ट् थान पर
“100 रु. फीस” िब्द रर ऄंक रखें जाएंगे।
8. ईक्त जनयम म,ें जनयम 43 के, ईप-जनयम (2) म,ें “10 रु. फीस” िब् द रर ऄंकयोग के स्ट् थान पर “100 रु. फीस” िब् द
रर ऄंक रखें जाएगं े।
9. ईक्त जनयम म,ें जनयम 44 का लयोगप दकया जाएगा।
10. ईक्त जनयम म,ें जनयम 45 के, ईप-जनयम (2) म,ें “10 रु. फीस” िब् द रर ऄंकयोग के स्ट् थान पर “100 रु. फीस” िब् द
रर ऄंक रख ें जाएंगे।
11. ईक्त जनयम म,ें जनयम 46 के स्ट्थ ान पर, जन्न जलजखत जनयम रखा जाएगा, ऄथाधत;
“46(1) आन जनयम के ऄधीन मुख्य जनयं्क या जनयं्क कयोग संदेय सभी फीस का संदाय इ-सदं ाय के माध्यम स े
या गैर-कर रसीद पयोगर्धल (भारत कयोगर्) के माध्यम स ेदकया जाएगा।
(2) आन जनयम के ऄधीन जजला प्राजधकारी या दकसी ऄन्दय प्राजधकारी कयोग संदेय फीस ऐसी रीजत म ें संदेय की
जाएगी जयोग ईस प्राजधकारी ्ारा यथाजवजनर्ददष्ट ोयोग”;
12. ईय जनयम म,ें ऄध्याय 7 के, जनयम 49 म,ें ईप-जनयम (1) म,ें खण्ड (क) म,ें "तरु ंत तार ्ारा (तार का पता
एक्सप्लयोगजसव्स, नागपरु )" िब् द के स्ट् थान पर “इमेल: explosives@explosives.gov.in ्ारा” िब् द रख ें
जाएंगे।
13. ईय जनयम म,ें पोली ऄनुसूची में, ऄनुच्छेद संख्या 1 म,ें िीर्ध "फीस" के ऄधीन "रु. 25" िब् द रर ऄंकयोग के
स्ट् थान पर "रु. 250" िब् द रर ऄंक रख े जाएंगे।
14. ईय जनयम की, पोली ऄनसु ूची में, ऄनच्ु छेद संख्या 2 के, स्ट् तंभ 5 म,ें िीर्ध "फीस" के ऄधीन "प्रथम 500 दक.ग्रा.
के जलए 25 रु. रर प्रत् येक ऄजतररक् त 500 दक.ग्रा. या ईसके भाग के जलए 10 रु. दकन्द तु यो प्रत् येक कलेंडर वर् ध
या ईसके भाग के जलए 1500 रु. ऄजधक तम के ऄधीन रोते हुए ोयोगगा" िब्द रर ऄंक कयोग "प्रथम 500 दक.ग्रा.
के जलए रु. 250 रर प्रत् येक ऄजतररक् त 500 दक.ग्रा. या ईसके भाग के जलए रु. 100 दकन्द तु यो प्रत् येक कलेंडर
वर्ध या ईसके भाग के जलए रु. 15,000 ऄजधक तम के ऄधीन रोते हुए ोयोगगा" िब् द रर ऄंक रखे जाएंगे।
15. ईय जनयम की, दसू री ऄनसु ूची में, प्ररूप I के, जनयम 4 म,ें:-
(क) "र्ेलीग्राफ का पता”, िब्द के स्ट्थ ान पर “ऄक्षांि रर दिे ांतर” िब् द रख ें जाएंगे।
(ख) “र्ेलेक्स” िब् द के स्ट् थान पर “इमले पता:" िब् द रख ें जाएगं े।
16. ईय जनयम म,ें प्ररूप II की, ितध म,ें क्रम संख्य ा 15 के पश् चात, जनम्नजलजखत ऄंतःस्ट्थ ाजपत दकया जाएगा, ऄथाधत :
“कैजल्ियम काबाधआड की प्राजि रर जबक्री का खाता
ऄनुज्ञजि संख् या[भाग II—खण् ड 3(i)] भारत का राजप् : ऄसाधारण 3
रर्प्प ण : आस ररकॉड ध कयोग ऄ्जतत रखा जाए। प्रजवजष्टयां दैजनक रूप से रर जब भीकैजल्ियम काबाधआड कीप्राजि
या जबक्री ोयोग तब की जानी चाजोए।
तारीख प्रारंजभक प्राि पैकेज अपूर्ततकताधका जबक्री दकया गया पैकेजेस ईन जमा ऄनुज्ञजिधारी ऄभ् युजय
िेर् काबाधआड काप्रकार नाम, पता रर काबाधआडदक.ग्रा. केप्रकार व्यजयय िेर् के ोस्ट् ताक्षर
दक.ग्रा. में दक.ग्रा. रर ऄनुज्ञजि संख् या में रर के नाम,
में संख्या संख् या पता रर
ऄनुज्ञजि
संख् या
जजन्दो ें
काबाधआड
बेचा
गया
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
17. ईय जनयम म,ें प्ररूप III की, ितध म ें क्रम संख् या 15 के पश्च ात, जनम्नजलजखत ऄंतःस्ट् थाजपत दकया जाएगा ऄथाधत:
“कैजल्ियम काबाधआड की प्राजि रर जबक्री का खाता
ऄनज्ञु जि संख् या
रर्प्प ण: आस ररकॉड ध कयोग ऄ्जतत रखा जाना चाजोए। प्रजवजष्टयां दैजनक रूप से रर जब भी कैजल्ियम काबाधआड
की प्राजि या जबक्री ोयोग तब की जानी चाजोए।
तारीख प्रारंजभक प्राि पैकेज अपूर्ततकताधका जबक्री दकया पैकेजेस ईन जमा ऄनुज्ञजिधारी ऄभ् युजय
िेर् काबाधआड काप्रकार नाम, पता रर गया केप्रकार व्यजयय िेर् के ोस्ट् ताक्षर
दक.ग्रा. में दक.ग्रा. में रर ऄनुज्ञजि संख् या काबाधआडदकग्रा रर के नाम,
संख्या में संख् या पता रर
ऄनुज्ञजि
संख् या
जजन्दो ें
काबाधआड
बेचा गया
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
[फा. स.ं पी-13013/1/2021-आएक् सपीएल]
सुजमता डावरा, ऄपर सजचव
रर्प्प ण: मलू जनयम भारत के राजप्, ऄसाधारण, भाग II, खंड 3, ईप-खंड (i) ऄजधसूचना संख्या सा.का.जन. 105(ऄ),
तारीख 18 फरवरी, 1987 ्ारा मलू जनयम प्रकाजित दकए गए थ े रर तत्प श् चात ऄजधसूचना संख्या
सा.का.जन. 109(ऄ) तारीख 28 फरवरी, 1990, ऄजधसूचना संख्या सा.का.जन. 647(ऄ) तारीख 20 ऄगस्ट् त,
2015 रर ऄजधसूचना संख्या सा.का.जन.1094(ऄ) तारीख 8 नवंबर, 2018 ्ारा सिं योगजधत दकए गए थे।4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(i)]
MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
(Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 31st August, 2021
G.S.R. 610(E).—Whereas, the draft rules to amend the Calcium Carbide Rules, 1987, were
published as required by Sub-Section 2 of Section 29 of the Petroleum Act 1934 (30 of 1934), vide
Notification number, G.S.R. 259(E), dated the 26th March, 2021 in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary,
Part-II, Section 3, Sub-section (i), inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected
thereby before the expiry of thirty days from the date on which the notification was made available to the
public;
And whereas, the said notification was made available to the public on the 26th March, 2021;
And whereas, objection and suggestions received from the public on the said draft rules have been
duly considered by the Central Government;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 4 of the Petroleum Act, 1934 (30 of
1934), the Central Government thereby makes the following rules to amend the Calcium Carbide rules,
1987, namely: -
1. (1) These rules may be called the Calcium Carbide (Amendment) Rules, 2021
(2) These shall come into force on the date of their final publication in the Official Gazette.
2. In the Calcium Carbide Rules, 1987 (herein after referred to as the said rules), in rule 31, in
sub-rule (1), for the words, “maximum of three years” the words, “maximum of ten years” shall be
substituted.
3. In the said rules, in Rule 34, in sub-rule (1)(b), for the words and figure “a scrutiny fee of Rs. 10”
the words and figures “a scrutiny fee of Rs. 100” shall be substituted.
4. In the said rules, in Rule 35, in sub-rule (2) in clause (b), for the words and figure “a fee of Rs. 10”,
the words and figures, “a fee of Rs. 100” shall be substituted.
5. In the said rules, in Rule 36, in sub-rule (2), for the words and figure “Rs. 10” the words and
figures, “Rs. 100” shall be substituted.
6. In the said rules, in Rule 37, in sub- rule (2), for the words “for three calendar years” the words “for
ten calendar years” shall be substituted.
7. In the said rules, in Rule 42, in sub-rule (2) in clause (iii), for the words and figures “a fee of
Rs. 10” the words and figures, “a fee of Rs. 100” shall be substituted.
8. In the said rules, in Rule 43, in sub-rule (2), for the words and figures “A fee of Rs. 10” the words
and figures, “A fee of Rs. 100” shall be substituted.
9. In the said rules, rule 44 shall be omitted.
10. In the said rules, in Rule 45 in sub-rule (2), for the words and figure “a fee of Rs. 10” the words
and figures, “a fee of Rs. 100” shall be substituted.
11. In the said rules, for rule 46, the following rule shall be substituted, namely:-
“46 (1)All fees payable under these rules to the Chief Controller or Controller shall be paid
through e-payment or through Non Tax Receipt Portal (Bharat Kosh)
(2) fees payable to District Authority or any other authority under these rules shall be paid in such a
manner as may be specified by that authority”;
12. In the said rules, in Chapter VII, in the rule 49, in sub-rule (1) in clause (a), for the words “by an
express telegram (Telegraphic Address: Explosives, Nagpur) the words “by an email:
explosives@explosives.gov.in” shall be substituted.
13. In the said rules, in the First Schedule, in Article No 1, in column 5 under the heading “Fees” for
the words and figures “Rs. 25” the words and figures “Rs. 250” shall be substituted;
14. In the said rules, in the First Schedule, in Article No. 2, in column 5 under the heading “Fees” for
the words and figures “Rs. 25 for the first 500 Kgs plus Rs. 10 for every additional 500 Kgs or part
thereof, subject to maximum of Rs. 1,500 per calendar year” the words and figures “Rs. 250 for the[भाग II—खण् ड 3(i)] भारत का राजप् : ऄसाधारण 5
first 500 Kgs plus Rs. 100 for every additional 500 Kgs or part thereof, subject to maximum of
Rs. 15,000 per calendar year” shall be substituted.
15. In the said rules, in Second Schedule, in Form I in Rule 4,:-
a. For the words, “Telegraphic address”, the words, “Latitude and Longitude”, shall be
substituted;
b. For the words, “Telex”, the words, “Email address” shall be substituted.
16. In the said rules, in Form II, in Condition, after serial number 15, the following shall beinserted,
namely:-
“Account of Receipt and Sale of Calcium Carbide
License No
Note: This record should be kept up to date. Entries should be made daily and as and when
Calcium Carbide is received or sold.
Date Opening Carbide Type and Name, Carbide Types & No. Name, Closing Sign of Remarks
Balance received No. of address & sold of packages address & Balance licensee
packages license No. License
Kgs Kgs Kgs
of supplier No. of
persons to
whom
Carbide
was sold
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
.”
17. In the said rules, in Form III, in Condition after serial number 15, the following shall be inserted,
namely:-
“Account of Receipt and Sale of Calcium Carbide
License No.
Note: This record should be kept up to date. Entries should be made daily and as and when
Calcium Carbide is received or sold.
Date Opening Carbide Type and Name, Carbide Types & Name, Closing Sign of Remarks
Balance received No. of address & sold No. of address & Balance licensee
Kgs Kgs packages license No. Kgs packages License
of supplier No. of
persons to
whom
Carbide
was sold
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
.”
[F. No. P-13013/1/2021-Expl.]
SUMITA DAWRA, Addl. Secy.
Note : The principal rule were published in Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3,
Sub section (i), vide notification number, G.S.R. 105(E) dated the 18th February, 1987 and
subsequently amended vide notification number G.S.R. 109(E) dated the 28th February, 1990,
notification number G.S.R. 647(E) dated the 20th August, 2015 and notification number
G.S.R. 1094(E) dated the 8th November, 2018.
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