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December 16, 2007
Idaho Public utili ties Commission
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
Re: Case No. UWI-W-07-04
To whom it may concern:
I received United Water's letter announcing their application to
convert to monthly billing, and bill their customers for the cost
of doing so. They listed several benefits to monthly billing,
which I am sure you have knowledge of, so I won't repeat themhere.
Those "benefits" are not worth $1. 1S/month to me. I think the real
benefi t is that they will get half their money a month earlier. I
doubt that they deducted the income from that benefit from the
amount of the increase.
I urge you to deny this application.
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12501 W. Auckland St.
Boise, ID 83709
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8248 West Victory Road, Boise, ID 83709
P.O. Box 190420, Boise, 1083719-0420
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Dear United Water Idaho Customer:2001 DEC 17 PH 2= 44
IDAHO PUBLIC
On September 17, 2007 United Water Idaho filed an Application with the liáhbT~lwiMtliIO¡.,
Commission (IPUC) asking for authority to convert to monthly meter reading and billing for all
customers. Currently, water meters are read and bi lied every two months.
There are a several benefits of monthly billing, including:
· Easier budgeting and easier to pay than a bi-monthly bill;
· Enhanced water conservation and lower bills through the provision of more timely
information on consumption, allowing customers time to make changes in water use
practices during the irrigation season, thus saving money;
· More frequent visits to your premises by United Water Idaho personnel, enabling quicker
'i detection and troubleshooting of customer leaks or meter problems. .
1J In the Application United Water Idaho is proposing a revenue increase of $1,125,905. Under
he proposed Application the increase will be applied to the fixed Customer Charge portion of
your bill which is not affected by how much water you use. The requested increase would raise
rates for all customers by about $ 1. 1 5 a month (about 4 cents a day), bri ngi ng the average
~ annual residential customer bill from $368.61 to $382.44, or 3.75%.
~The proposed increase is necessary to cover the increase costs of additional personnel billing,
and collections attributable solely to the conversion tq mont y me er rea ing and iing.1lCt ~ do" f. )( L. 'h 'i rt -\ ~ "- .
To learn more about the company's Appl ication please visit the company's website at
http://www.unitedwateridaho.com .
The proposal to convert to monthly billing and the proposed increase in rates are subject to
review and approval by the IPUC. A complete copy of the proposal is available at the company's
office at 8248 W. Victory Road, Boise, ID and at the Commission's office at 472 W. Washington,
Boise, lD. It is also available on-line at the IPUC website:
http://www.puc.state.id.us/FILEROOM/water/water.htm .
You can also file a comment on the Application via the IPUC website at:
http://www.puc.state.id.us/scri pts/polyform.d II/i puc.
Or mail comments t9:
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
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Bi-Monthly usage in hundred cubic feet Bi I Iing Date:i 2/07/07
Account Nurn ber:0600099 794 i 2 34
Previous Sa Iance $28 5 1
Payments Th rough 1 2/07/07 Thank You $28 5 1 CF
Salance Forward $0.00
Cu rrent Charges Due 1 2/2 7/2007 $24 68
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SAFE DRINKNG WTR FEE
BOISE FRANCHISE FEE
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SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR IMPORTANT ACCOUNT INFORMATION
*** Winter rates are in effect until April 30, 2008. As cold weather approaches be sure to winterize your sprinkler system,
disconnect hoses from outside faucets, and insulate any pipes that could freeze in the coming winter. ***
*For a small convenience fee, you can now pay your bil any time by callng 888.608.6690. *
**Donate to UW Cares, and help those in our community who need assistance paying their water bils. Contributions are tax
deductible, and 100 percent of your donation goes to helping familes meet their most essential need. water. United Water wil
match all customer donations up to $20,000 annually. Donations can be mailed to UWCares, P.O. Box 190420, Boise, 1083719-0420. Thank you for your generosity.**
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Idao Public Utilties Commssion
P.o. Box 83720
Boise, il 83720-0074
Re: United Water Proposa for Monthy Meter Readg
To Whom it May Concern:
Based on the reasonig of Unite Water tht monthy bilin is in the consumer's interest one
would reason th semi-monthy or weekly biling would be even more desirable.
On the other had, I am awar of no one who is dis-satisfied with the ciunt biling system.
The net effect of the proposal would spd the cah flow to United Water at a cost to the
consumer ofa 3.75% rate increase.
I am opposed to United Water's proposal.
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Josep . Dalton
2320 N. Citr Ave.
Boise, il 83713
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Idaho Public Utilities Commission
PO Box 83720
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Re: United Water request to change biling to monthy and increasing bil by 3.75%
. to cover the cost.
I an appalled by the letter we received from United Water wantig to bil monthy rather
th bimonthy. Each point they make is a contradction of the facts. How ca they not
be embarassed by what they are proposing?
Obviously they ár trg to increase their income by double ta at the expense of the
consumer.
Please do not make ths change.
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Katheen Edwards
11222 W Hickory Hil Ct
Boise ID 83713
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December 12, 2007
Idaho Public Utilties Commission
PO Box 83720
Boise ID 83720-0074
Re: United Water request to change biling to monthy and increasing bil by 3.75% to
cover the cost.
Ths has got to be the most foolish excuse for an increase ever contrved. How is it
"easier" to budget a bil when it is increased in size and number of payments? Each point
made is opposite reality. Where is the benefit, except to fill the coffers of United Water?
Obviously they are tring to rip off the consumer.
There is no defens for their position. Please put a stop to ths nonsense as soon as
possible.
Sincerely
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PO Box 190420
Boise ID 83719-0420
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Monday, December 17,20073:27 PM
Tonya Clark; Jean Jewell; Gene Fadness; Ed Howell
PUC Comment/Inquiry Form
A Comment from Svea Sorensen follows:
Case Number: UWI-W-07-04
Name: Svea Sorensen
Address: 8930 W Landmark Ct
City: Boise
State: Idaho
Zip: 83704
Home Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: sveaksØmsn.com
Name of utility Company: United Water
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Please describe your question or comment briefly:
I do not believe customers should have to pay for United Water to convert to monthly
billîng. First of all, I feel the current billing every two months is just fine. If
United Water wants to convert to monthly billing, then they should figure out a way to pay
for it without charging customers higher rates. Perhaps it should come out of their
profits, not our pockets.
Thank you for listening to my opinion. I am sure it won't do any good but at least I
voiced my feelings on this matter.
The form submited on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipuc1/ipuc.html
IP address is 71.209.32.63
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Monday, December 17,20077:03 AM
Tonya Clark; Jean Jewell; Gene Fadness; Ed Howell
PUC Comment/Inquiry Form
A Comment from Dennis Bassett follows:
Case Number: Case Number: UWI-W-07-04
Name: Dennis Bassett
Address: 221 Hanan Or.
City: Boise
State: Idaho
Zip: 83705
Home Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: DLBassfam60yahoo.comName of Utili ty comp~ni ted Water
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of Idaho
Please describe your question or comment briefly:
I have no problem with the desire on the part of United Water of Idaho to covert their
billing cycles from 2 month cycles to one month cycles, however, I have always been upset
with the fact that I am paying nearly $195.00 a year ($16.21 per 2 mo. billing cycle) just
to be one of their customers, when I have no choice but to be one of their customers, if I
want to have water in my home. I will be really upset if they charge the same $16.21
'customer charge' 12 times a year when they go to monthly billing cycles. I think it is a
rip off to be charged such a high amount to be a customer. In comparison, Idaho Power has
a $4.DO per month service charge and a 1% franchise fee ($1.75 per month) for a total of
$69.00 a year, and Intermountain Gas has a $2.50 per month Customer charge and a $1.56
Municipal Franchise Fee per month for a total of $48.72 a month. Both of these public
utilities annual charges put together ($117.72 per year) are are still nearly $77.00 less
a year than United Water's annual charges. Why is that? Seems like an overcharge to me. Is
this possibly because United Water Idaho is an out-of-state enity (the payments go to
Pittsburg, PA). I don't know if this is the case, but I would surely hope that this
excessive customer charge is addressed before any consideration is given to granting a .
change in billing cycles or any future rate increases. Thank you for representing the
public's needs and concerns.
Sincerely, Dennis Bassett
The form submited on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipuc1/ipuc.html
IP address is 75.174.6.162
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Monday, December 17,20074:54 AM
Tonya Clark; Jean Jewell; Gene Fadness; Ed Howell
PUC CommenUlnquiry Form
A Comment from Robert & Lois Hibbs follows:
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Case Number:
Name: Robert & Lois Hibbs
Address: 15 Mesa Vista Drive
City: Boise
State: Idaho
Zip: 83705
Home Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: rahib1SØJuno.com
Name of Utility Compa~ United WaterAdd to Mailing List: ~Idaho
Please describe your question or comment briefly:To incur additional costs associated with the plan does not seem prudent. This year the
Boise Utility Billing Service adjusted their billing schedule to a 2 month rather than the
previous 3 month schedule. When they made the change, the billing was set to be onal ternate months with United waters billing schedule. These days our expenses continue to
increase- this does not really benefit anyone but the OUT OF STATE water company. Please
consider their request as prudently as you can.
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Monday, December 17,20072:12 AM
Tonya Clark; Jean Jewell; Gene Fadness; Ed Howell
PUC CommenUlnquiry Form
A Comment from William H. Aldrich follows:
Case Number: uwi-w-07-04
Name: William H. Aldrich
Address: 10838 W. Tidewater
City: Boise
State: Idaho
Zip: 83713
Home Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: aldrichcsc1~msn.comName of Utility Comp~ United Water
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Please describe your question or comment briefly:
Dear commission,
I am writing this letter because of a concern I have with the purposed rate increase to
bill custumers monthly. I protest this increase because they already charge more than any
other utility for custmer service and this would double that cost. They, in there letter,
stated that they would be doing us a favor but I do not see charging your custmers an
additional cost of over a million dollars
for custmer service to be a favor. I strongly belei ve that I am currently being charged to
much for water and this increase would add insult to the amount we are currently paying. I
have lived in several different communities aroud the state and this is the most expensive
water that I know of in the state. I would like to have choice and have Capital water
serve me. I belei ve the city of Boise needs to ask for bids for another company to manage
our Idaho water for a reasonable amount. This is Idaho's water not France's and we should
not have to pay the outragous amounts they are trying to enforce on us. I hope that you
can stand up for what is right for Idaho and its citizens. Thank-you for your time in
considering my letter of concern.William H. Aldrich
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Sunday, December 16, 20074:54 PM
Tonya Clark; Jean Jewell; Gene Fadness; Ed Howell
PUC Comment/Inquiry Form
A Comment from Brent Thomas follows:
Case Number: UWI-W-07-04
Name: Brent Thomas
Address: 3916 Cassia St
City: Boise
State: 10
Zip: 83705
Home Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: brentjthomasØyahoo.com
Name of Utility Company: United Water
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Please describe your question or comment briefly:
I am very much against the change from bi-monthly to monthly billing.
benefit for me as a consumer, only an added cost. None of the benefits
sense. The true reason for this increase is to increase their revenue
The form submited on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipuc1/ipuc.html
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Sunday, December 16,20076:35 AM
Tonya Clark; Jean Jewell; Gene Fadness; Ed Howell
PUC Comment/Inquiry Form
A Comment from Cathy Leavitt follows:
Case Number: UWI-W-07-04
Name: Cathy Leavitt
Address: 3745 N. Tumbleweed Pl.
City: Boise
State: ID
Zip: 83713
Home Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: Imthetaxlady&aol.com
Name of Utility Compa~ United Water
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Please describe your question or comment briefly:
The proposed rate increase United Water is requesting is completely unfair to the rate
payers. First of all, we as rate payers, have not been consulted regarding this increase.
Secondly, the rate increase appears to be strictly for the hiring and subsequent expense
increases for additional personnel to perform monthly meter readings according to the
letter United Water inserted with their Sept/Nov billing. In my opintion, this is not
necessary! In fact, every six month billing is more preferable and would reduce United
Water i s personnel costs, which would be of greater benefit to rate payers, for a change.
In these times of significantly increased utility costs, why is United Water attempting to
convince users that monthly billing is a good program when in-fact, it is detrimental.
Many users struggle as it is! We do not need monthly billing! It doubles the user's bill
paying expense not to mention the rate increase of 3.75% that United Water is proposing.The benefit appears to be one sided; all for United Water. Please do not approve thisproposal!
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Saturday, December 15, 2007 3: 1 0 PM
Tonya Clark; Jean Jewell; Gene Fadness; Ed Howell
PUC CommenUlnquiry Form
A Comment from Brad Rebman follows:
Case Number: uwi-w-07-04
Name: Brad Rebman
Address: 1636 S. Helen St
City: Boise
State: Idaho
Zip: 83705
Home Telephone:
Contact E-Mail: brebman01Øyahoo.com
Name of Utility Company: United Water Idaho
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Please describe your question or comment briefly:I don i t think that the rate hike should be approved. Even though it is only $1.15 per
month I did not get a wage hike to cover this. During this trying times of mortgage
defaults and credit crunches etc, why should we as customer have to pay for what United
Water Idaho thinks is a more convenient system for them. If they think it is a better way
to bill then United Water of Idaho needs to cover this cost themselves. I am already
charged $16.21 per month in customer charges that I really don i t know what that amount
pays for. If this amount does not cover there costs then United Water needs to look within
to see where they can cut expences. Thank you.
The form submited on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipuc1/ipuc.html
IP address is 66.233.156.72
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Saturday, December 15, 2007 5: 13 AM
Tonya Clark; Jean Jewell; Gene Fadness; Ed Howell
PUC Comment/Inquiry Form
A Comment from Jens V Steffensen Jr. follows:
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Case Numer: UWI-W-07-04
Name: Jens V Steffensen Jr.
Address: 1303 S. Arcadia st.
City: Boise
State: ID
Zip: 83705
Home Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: jensjr~cableone.net
Name of Utility Company: United Water Idaho, Inc.
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Please describe your question or comment briefly:
As my wife stated, Hog Wash, and I have to agree to the increased fixed Customer Charge
portlon of the requested rate increase. It is simply an increase operating coast that is
passed on to the consumer. The benefits of monthly billing is an increased cost the
consumer we don't need or want. Rate hi kes come regular enough. United Water Idaho, Inc.
would receive an increase regular cash flow and that is the main reason they want the
fixed rate increase. I don't think the consumer should pay for this benefit to UnitedWater Idaho, Inc.
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Wednesday, December 12, 20079:06 AM
Tonya Clark; Jean Jewell; Gene Fadness; Ed Howell
PUC CommenUlnquiry Form
A Comment from Tim Spagnoletti follows:
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Case Number: UWI-w-07-04
Name: Tim Spagnoletti
Address: 10626 W. Florence Dr.
City: boiseState: Id.
Zip: 83713
Home Telephone: 208-37ti-11S0
Contact E-Mail: spagnoletti&juno.com
Name of Utility Company: United Water
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Please describe your question or comment briefly:
As the rate payer for a number of rental properties I am against this raise in rates.
Only United Water will benefit. It just constitutes another assault on consumers.
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Wednesday, December 12, 20078:31 AM
Tonya Clark; Jean Jewell; Gene Fadness; Ed Howell
PUC Comment/inquiry Form
A Comment from Idaho Rivers United follows:
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Case Number: UWI-W-07-04
Name: Idaho Rivers United
Address: P.O. Box 633
City: Boise
State: ID
Zip: 83701
Home Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: kevinØidahori vers. orgName of Utility Compa~~nited WaterAdd to Mailing List ~
Please describe your question or comment briefly:
Idaho Rivers United
P.o. Box 633
Boise, ID 83701
Case Number: UWI-W-07-04
CONVERTING FROM BI-MONTHLY TO MONTHLY BILLING Re: UNITED WATER --
Idaho Rivers United (IRU) strongly supports United Water's application to convert from bi-
monthly billing to a monthly billing cycle. IRU believes a monthly billing cycle willprovide customers with the ability to better monitor their water usage and make needed
adj ustments to their usage in order to conserve water and thereby reduce their costs.
While there is an increased expense involved with monthly billing, the expense is minimal
and the opportunity to better monitor and control water consumption will afford customers
the ability to reduce their monthly expense well above the slight increase needed for this
change.
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Thursday, December 13, 2007 10:09 AM
Tonya Clark; Jean Jewell; Gene Fadness; Ed Howell
PUC Comment/Inquiry Form
A Comment from Floyd & Annette Warden follows:
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Case Number: Unknown
Name: Floyd & Annette Warden
Address: 2085 Workland Drive
City: Eloise
State: ID
Zip: 83704-6824
Home Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: fawarden~wgz. org
Name of Utility Company: United Water Idaho
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Please describe your question or comment briefly:
Re: Request for rate increase to change to monthly billing:We just don i t see how this change, requiring more personnel & increased fees to uSérs is a
'more efficient' way to do business.
It really seems to be a thinly-veiled way to increase company revenues.
If the PUC really exists for the protection of the public, you will not fall for this
scam.
Thank you.
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Thursday, December 13,20075:57 AM
Tanya Clark; Jean Jewell; Gene Fadness; Ed Howell
PUC Comment/Inquiry Form
A Comment from Jack Durham follows:
Case Number:
Name: Jack Durham
Address: 920 N Cleveland Ave
City: Kuna
State: ID
Zip: 83634-1342
Home Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: 4jdurham~cableone.netName of Utili ty Comp~uni ted Water
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Please describe your question or comment briefly:
I have a Duplex in the area and used to live in the area. For a water rich state, United
Water charges more for drinking water than any I know of anywhere.
United Water is porposing to go to a less efficient billing method by adding more
personnel and increasing the cost. They might get less complaints, but it is not worth
the cost.
United Water has the most arrogant customer service people I have ever encountered.
The form submited on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipuc1/ipuc.html
IP address is 67.60.52.68
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Wednesday, December 12, 200710:51 AM
Tonya Clark; Jean Jewell; Gene Fadness; Ed Howell
PUC CommenUlnquiry Form
A Comment from Tom Shinn follows:
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Case Numer: UWI-W-07-04
Name: Tom Shinn
Address: 4173 Oxbow Way
City: Boise
State: ID
Zip: 83713
Home Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: trshinnØix.netcom.com
Name of Utility Compa~ United WaterAdd to Mailing List ~Idaho
Please describe your question or comment briefly:
I OPPOSE this proposed change.
I feel that it is a thinly veiled attempt by UWI to extract more money from the ratepayer
under the guise of 'improved service'. I don i t expect to realize any benefit from them
reading my meter twice as often.
What DO expect is spending twice as much on postage (in both directions) and the
environmental effects of the increased trips by the meter reading staff as well as the
increase to my monthly bill.
JUST SAY NO! ! ! !
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Wednesday, December 12, 2007 10:34 AM
Tonya Clark; Jean Jewell; Gene Fadness; Ed Howell
PUC Comment/Inquiry Form
A Comment from Ramona Bryant, City of Boise Parks & Recreation Accounting Supervisor
follows:
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Case Number: UWI-W-07-04
Name: Ramona Bryant, City of Boise Parks & Recreation Accounting Supervisor
Address: 1104 Royal Blvd
City: Boise
State: ID
Zip: 83706
Home Telephone: [phone]
Contact E-Mail: mbryant0cityofboise. org
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Please describe your question or comment briefly:
As a private water user I see value in having monthly billings to facilitate budgeting as
well as helping to gage future water usage.
As accounting manager for City of Boise Parks and Recreation the issues are viewed
differently. Over a water season of eight months the change will increase our invoice
processing and approvals by at least 600 per season. At the same time Parks and
Recreation monitors water use and meters on an ongoing basis so monthly invoicing will
have no effect on our water conservation.
Thank you for your consideration.
Ramona Bryant
City of Boise Parks and Recreation
384-4060X316
The form submited on http://www.puc.idaho.gov/forms/ipuc1/ipuc.html
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