Bill C-7 explained in plain English
An Act to amend the Marine Liability Act and the Federal Courts Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts
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This bill amends the Marine Liability Act and the Federal Courts Act to clarify shipowner liability, implement international pollution conventions, update the Ship-source Oil Pollution Fund, and introduce new enforcement measures.
Bill C-7, enacted as Chapter 21 of the Statutes of Canada, 2009, makes several amendments to the Marine Liability Act and the Federal Courts Act. Key changes include clarifying rules on shipowner liability for maritime claims and passenger carriage, implementing international protocols related to oil pollution compensation, modernizing the governance of the Ship-source Oil Pollution Fund, and introducing general provisions for enforcing offences. It also amends the Federal Courts Act and makes consequential changes to other statutes.
- Amends the Marine Liability Act to clarify rules regarding the limitation of liability for shipowners concerning maritime claims and the carriage of passengers, specifically addressing participants in adventure tourism activities.
- Amends the Marine Liability Act to implement protocols related to the International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage and the International Convention on Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage.
- Continues and modernizes the governance of the Ship-source Oil Pollution Fund within the Marine Liability Act.
- Introduces general provisions in the Marine Liability Act for the administration and enforcement of offences.
- Creates a maritime lien for Canadian ship suppliers against foreign vessels.
- Establishes a general limitation period for proceedings not covered by other limitation periods.
- Amends the Federal Courts Act.
- Makes consequential amendments to other Acts.
- Shipowners
- Participants in adventure tourism activities
- Passengers on ships
- Canadian ship suppliers
- Foreign vessel owners
- Ship operators
- Maritime claimants
- Parties involved in shipping and maritime law
- Government of Canada (including Ministers and public service)
- International and Supplementary Funds for oil pollution compensation
- Federal Court and its Admiralty Court
- Statistics Canada
- Users of Canadian waters and exclusive economic zones
- Individuals and corporations involved in fishing and fish processing (in relation to loss of income claims)
- Individuals and businesses involved in importing or shipping oil in bulk
- Shipowners' liability for maritime claims and passenger carriage is clarified and potentially limited.
- Obligations for shipowners to maintain insurance or financial security for pollution damage.
- Rights of claimants to compensation for oil pollution damage, with established procedures for filing claims and receiving compensation.
- Obligations for persons receiving contributing oil to pay levies to the Ship-source Oil Pollution Fund, the International Fund, and the Supplementary Fund.
- New maritime lien rights for Canadian ship suppliers against foreign vessels.
- Procedural rights and obligations related to legal proceedings in the Admiralty Court, including the registration and enforcement of foreign judgments.
- Administrator's responsibilities in managing the Ship-source Oil Pollution Fund, including investigating claims and making compensation offers.
- Assented to: June 23, 2009.
- Sections 1 to 10, 12, 14 to 16 and 18 came into force 90 days after royal assent.
- Sections 11, 13, 17 and 19 to 23 came into force on a day to be fixed by order of the Governor in Council.
- Section 45 comes into force on a day to be fixed by order of the Governor in Council.
- Establishes levies on shipments of oil in bulk to the Ship-source Oil Pollution Fund, the International Fund, and the Supplementary Fund.
- These levies are subject to annual adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index.
- Specifies the order of priority for applying proceeds from the sale of detained ships, including expenses, wages, fines, and other claims.
- Establishes fees for the issuance of certificates related to insurance or financial security for ships.
- The Administrator's costs and expenses are paid out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund and charged to the Ship-source Oil Pollution Fund.
- The Ship-source Oil Pollution Fund has specific limits of liability, which are adjusted annually based on the Consumer Price Index.
- The International and Supplementary Funds also have established limits of compensation, with mechanisms for adjustment and payment.
- Designated officers have powers to board ships, order them to stop or move, and make detention orders.
- Penalties, including fines up to $100,000, can be imposed for various contraventions, such as operating ships without required certificates, evading levy payments, falsifying records, and obstructing officials.
- Ships can be detained if found to be in contravention of certain provisions, and their owners are liable for expenses incurred during detention.
- Security can be posted to lift detention orders, and this security can be used to cover fines and expenses.
- The Minister can apply to a court for an order to sell a detained ship if fines, expenses, or required measures are not met.
- Proceedings for summary conviction can be commenced within two years after the Minister becomes aware of the subject matter.
- The bill text does not specify the exact date of coming into force for all sections, with some provisions awaiting proclamation by order of the Governor in Council.
- While the bill details amendments to international conventions regarding liability and compensation for oil pollution, the specific monetary limits of liability are derived from these conventions and may be subject to change based on their terms.
- The interpretation of 'reasonable measures' for pollution damage reinstatement or preventive actions could be subject to legal interpretation.
- The specific amount of levies and contributions to the Ship-source Oil Pollution Fund, International Fund, and Supplementary Fund will be determined by regulations and adjusted annually based on the Consumer Price Index, meaning these amounts can fluctuate.
Modifies various parts of the Act to clarify liability for maritime claims, passenger carriage, and oil pollution damage, and to update provisions related to the Ship-source Oil Pollution Fund.
Source: Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 141
Amends the Federal Courts Act, including changes related to the jurisdiction of the Admiralty Court and the registration of foreign judgments.
Source: Section 18
References the Statistics Act in the context of calculating adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index.
Source: Sections 110 and 113
References the Canada Business Corporations Act for defining 'associated persons' in relation to certain international conventions.
Source: Sections 60 and 66
References the Canada Shipping Act, 2001, in various sections related to ship documentation, response organizations, and maritime liens.
Source: Sections 3, 51, 71, 73, 77, 102, 139
References the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for defining 'permanent residents' in the context of claims for loss of income.
Source: Section 107
References the Public Service Superannuation Act for the definition of 'public service' when appointing assessors for the Ship-source Oil Pollution Fund.
Source: Section 108
References the Inquiries Act regarding the powers of the Administrator and assessors when investigating claims.
Source: Sections 105 and 108
References the Criminal Code regarding the issuance of warrants for entering dwelling places during investigations.
Source: Sections 119 and 128
References the Crown Liability and Proceedings Act concerning the liability of the Crown for actions of designated officers.
Source: Section 127
Establishes that the Marine Liability Act prevails in cases of inconsistency.
Source: Section 21, 141
Amends the Act to align definitions of 'discharge', 'oil', 'owner', and 'ship' with the Marine Liability Act.
Source: Section 22
Makes provisions of the convention and protocol have the force of law in Canada, affecting liability for oil pollution.
Source: Sections 2, 7, 11, 48, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 136, 139, Schedule 5
Makes provisions of the convention have the force of law in Canada, affecting liability for bunker oil pollution.
Source: Sections 11, 40, 71, 72, 73, 74, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 136, 139, Schedule 8
Makes provisions of the convention and protocol have the force of law in Canada, establishing compensation mechanisms for oil pollution.
Source: Sections 11, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 101, 102, 106, 108, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, Schedule 6
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Source: Parliament of Canada (LEGISinfo)
A legislative summary is currently being prepared for this bill by the Parliamentary Information and Research Service of the Library of Parliament. Meanwhile, the following executive summary is available. On 29 January 2009, the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities introduced Bill C-7, An Act to amend the Marine Liability Act and the Federal Courts Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, in the House of Commons and it was given first reading. The Marine Liability Act established a new regime governing a vessel operator’s liability for passenger claims. That regime is set out in Part 4 of the Act and includes a “per capita” limit of liability of about $350,000 per passenger. The Marine Liability Act further invalidated waivers and any other contractual provisions that would relieve operators of their liability to passengers, and enabled the introduction of regulations requiring operators of commercial or public purpose vessels to maintain insurance to cover liability to passengers. Bill C-7 amends Parts 3 and 4 of the Marine Liability Act to clarify certain rules of the limitation of liability of owners of ships for maritime claims and liability for the carriage of passengers, in particular the treatment of participants in adventure tourism activities. The bill also: • Amends Part 6 of that Act to implement the Protocol of 2003 to the International Convention on the Establishment of an International Fund for Compensation for Oil Pollution Damage, 1992 as well as the International Convention on Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage, 2001. • Amends Part 7 of that Act with respect to the liability regime of the Ship-source Oil Pollution Fund. • Includes general provisions relating to Part 8 of that Act concerning the administration and enforcement of offences under the Act and creates a maritime lien for Canadian ship suppliers against foreign vessels and establishes a general limitation period for proceedings not covered by other limitation periods. Finally, Bill C-7 amends the Federal Courts Act and makes consequential amendments to other Acts.
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View on LEGISinfoParliamentary Process
Bill C-7 completed its first reading in the Senate on May 14, 2009, as part of its legislative journey that concluded with royal assent on June 23, 2009.
This record indicates that Bill C-7 completed its first reading in the Senate on May 14, 2009. This is a procedural step where the bill is introduced and receives its initial reading. The provided text also lists subsequent stages the bill went through in the Senate and the House of Commons, and notes that the bill ultimately received royal assent on June 23, 2009, becoming chapter 21 of the Statutes of Canada, 2009.
The Senate began the process for Bill C-7 by giving it a first reading and scheduling its second reading for two days later.
On May 14, 2009, the Senate proceeded with its business. A key procedural step occurred when Bill C-7, concerning amendments to the Marine Liability Act and the Federal Courts Act, was introduced for its first reading. This means the Senate officially received the bill from the House of Commons, and it was read aloud for the first time. The Senate then scheduled the second reading of Bill C-7 for two days later. The rest of the sitting involved other legislative matters, including debates, committee reports, and procedural discussions, but did not involve further debate or progression on Bill C-7 itself during this sitting.
The Senate conducted a second reading of Bill C-7, referring it to committee, and the bill eventually received Royal Assent.
This record shows the procedural steps for Bill C-7 in the Senate, specifically during its second reading stage. The Senate began its second reading on February 25, 2009, and major speeches related to it were presented on March 30, 2009, after which the bill was agreed to and referred to committee. Later, the bill appears to have gone through a separate process in the Senate, with a second reading occurring on May 28, 2009, followed by committee consideration and third reading, culminating in Royal Assent on June 23, 2009. The provided text indicates that this bill ultimately received Royal Assent, becoming a statute.
On May 28, 2009, the Senate engaged in routine proceedings, question period, and debated various bills, including Bill C-7 concerning marine liability and federal courts, with the debate on Bill C-7 being adjourned.
On May 28, 2009, the Senate proceeded with routine proceedings, including the presentation of committee reports and the tabling of various documents. Senators engaged in Question Period on topics such as the lobster industry, the federal deficit, labour market agreements, Inuit youth, obstetrical services, and General Motors of Canada. The Senate then moved to Orders of the Day, where various bills were discussed, debated, or moved to committee. Notably, Bill C-7, concerning amendments to the Marine Liability Act and the Federal Courts Act, was introduced for second reading debate, which was subsequently adjourned. Other bills, including those related to the RCMP Superannuation Act, National Philanthropy Day, Canada Elections Act, Criminal Code, and Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, were also discussed. A significant portion of the sitting involved debates on various bills and inquiries, with a focus on legislative review and discussion.
In the Senate, Senator Housakos introduced Bill C-7 at second reading, outlining its purpose to enhance marine liability and compensation regimes, increase oil spill compensation, and address other marine transport issues.
During the Senate's second reading debate on Bill C-7, Senator Leo Housakos presented the bill. He explained that the bill aims to improve Canada's liability and compensation systems for marine transport incidents, particularly oil spills. Key proposals include increasing compensation for pollution damage, ratifying international conventions on oil spills and compulsory insurance for bunker fuel, and easing regulations for the marine adventure tourism industry. The bill also seeks to create a more equitable system for Canadian businesses supplying foreign ships. Debate on the bill was adjourned following his speech.
During a Senate sitting on June 3, 2009, tributes were paid to retiring Senator Norman K. Atkins, various reports were tabled, questions were raised on government actions and climate change policy, and Bill C-7, concerning marine liability and federal courts, received second reading before being sent to committee.
On June 3, 2009, the Senate of Canada convened for its sitting. The majority of the sitting was dedicated to paying tribute to Senator Norman K. Atkins, who was retiring after 23 years of service. Senators from various parties spoke about his extensive career in politics, his mentorship, and his contributions to public life, including his work on national security, defence, and veterans' affairs, as well as his long involvement in political campaigning and party organization. Following these tributes, routine proceedings included the tabling of several reports, including the March 2009 Report to Parliament concerning Canada's engagement in Afghanistan, and the annual report on Canada's State of Trade. Notices of motions were also given on various subjects, including a study on the pension system and emergency passport services. The Senate then proceeded to Question Period, where discussions focused on the handling of sensitive documents by the Minister of Natural Resources and on government policy regarding climate change. The main business of the day was the second reading of Bill C-7, An Act to amend the Marine Liability Act and the Federal Courts Act. Senator Terry M. Mercer spoke in favour of the bill, highlighting its provisions for environmental protection in the event of oil spills, increased compensation limits, and passenger safety. The bill was subsequently referred to the Standing Senate Committee on Transport and Communications. The sitting concluded with a motion to hear an additional representative of an Aboriginal community during a Committee of the Whole on June 11, 2009, and a debate on an inquiry regarding Senator Atkins' career was suspended.
During the Senate's second reading debate on Bill C-7, Senator Mercer supported the bill's environmental and liability provisions, after which the bill was sent to committee, and the Senate also held tributes for retiring Senator Norman K. Atkins.
On June 3, 2009, the Senate debated Bill C-7, An Act to amend the Marine Liability Act and the Federal Courts Act. Senator Terry M. Mercer spoke in favour of the bill, highlighting its provisions for environmental protection, particularly the 'polluter pays' principle for oil spills, which would increase compensation limits. He also noted the bill's changes to liability limits for passenger vessels and its creation of a maritime lien for unpaid invoices to Canadian suppliers. Following the debate, the bill was referred to the Standing Senate Committee on Transport and Communications. The Senate also spent a significant portion of this sitting paying tribute to Senator Norman K. Atkins, who was retiring.
The Senate completed its committee review of Bill C-7 on June 18, 2009, before the bill received Royal Assent.
This artifact marks the completion of the Senate's 'Consideration in committee' stage for Bill C-7 on June 18, 2009. This stage involves a detailed review of the bill by a Senate committee. The bill eventually received Royal Assent on June 23, 2009.
The Senate received a committee report on Bill C-7, noting observations on stakeholder concerns regarding maritime liens and marine adventure tourism, and scheduled the bill for further reading.
On June 18, 2009, the Senate met and received the Sixth Report of the Transport and Communications Committee concerning Bill C-7. The committee reported the bill without amendment but included observations. These observations noted stakeholder concerns regarding maritime liens and marine adventure tourism activities. The committee stated they would monitor the impact of these provisions. Following this, the bill was scheduled for third reading at a later date. The Senate also dealt with other committee reports, debated various topics, and concluded with Royal Assent for several bills, including Bill C-7.
The Senate completed the third reading of Bill C-7 on June 22, 2009, after which it received Royal Assent.
This artifact details the completion of the third reading stage for Bill C-7 in the Senate on June 22, 2009. This stage is a procedural step where a bill is considered for its final approval in the Senate. The record indicates that the Senate agreed to the bill at this stage. The bill subsequently received Royal Assent on June 23, 2009, becoming an Act of Parliament.
During the Senate's third reading debate on June 22, 2009, Bill C-7, an act to amend maritime liability laws, passed with broad support after Senator Leo Housakos highlighted its benefits, including increased compensation for pollution incidents and the ratification of international conventions.
On June 22, 2009, the Senate of Canada held its third reading debate for Bill C-7, an act to amend the Marine Liability Act and the Federal Courts Act. Senator Leo Housakos moved for the third reading of the bill, stating that it had broad support and would increase compensation for pollution liability from $500 million to $1.5 billion per accident, and would allow Canada to ratify international conventions protecting passengers on ferries, cruise ships, and tour boats. The bill also upholds the "polluter-pays principle." The Senate adopted the motion, and Bill C-7 was read the third time and passed. The rest of the sitting included other debates, reports, and motions, including discussions on healthcare wait times, the use of Inuktitut in the Senate, electronic voting, water resource protection, CBC funding, National Aboriginal Day, the late Douglas Matheson, committee reports on various bills (Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Bill, Human Pathogens and Toxins Bill), a motion to grant honorary citizenship to His Highness the Aga Khan, first reading of appropriation bills, a report on a trade knowledge workshop, answers to oral questions on various topics (Fisheries, RCMP, Official Languages), the appointment of Karen E. Shepherd as Commissioner of Lobbying, second reading debates on Appropriation Bills C-48 and C-49, and other legislative matters concerning the Criminal Code, Tobacco Act, Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, and the Library and Archives of Canada Act.
Bill C-7, an act to amend the Marine Liability Act and the Federal Courts Act, completed its first reading in the House of Commons on January 29, 2009, and later received royal assent on June 23, 2009.
This artifact describes the procedural step of the first reading of Bill C-7 in the House of Commons on January 29, 2009. This is the initial introduction of the bill. The bill later received royal assent on June 23, 2009. The provided text also outlines subsequent stages the bill went through in both the House of Commons and the Senate, including second reading, committee study, report stage, and third reading, but these are not part of the first reading stage itself.
On January 29, 2009, the House of Commons debated the Budget and heard Points of Order, Routine Proceedings, Statements by Members, and Oral Questions.
On January 29, 2009, in the House of Commons, the following occurred: The House commenced its sitting with Points of Order, followed by Routine Proceedings where various documents were tabled and several bills were introduced and given first reading. Following Routine Proceedings, the House moved into Government Orders, which primarily consisted of debate on the Budget and the Financial Statement of the Minister of Finance. There were also Statements by Members on various topics, and Oral Questions were posed to the Prime Minister and other Ministers. The sitting concluded with the adjournment of the House.
The House of Commons completed the second reading stage for Bill C-7 on March 30, 2009, and referred it to committee.
During the second reading stage in the House of Commons on March 30, 2009, the stage was completed. This means the House of Commons considered the bill at a general level and moved it forward. Following this, the bill was referred to committee for detailed study.
This House of Commons Hansard record from February 25, 2009, details the second reading debate on Bill C-7, which proposes amendments to marine liability laws to enhance environmental protection and compensation for oil spills, alongside discussions on economic and other policy matters by various MPs.
This artifact is a record of the House of Commons debate on February 25, 2009. While the bill itself, Bill C-7, concerns amendments to the Marine Liability Act and the Federal Courts Act, this specific document focuses on the second reading debate for Bill C-7. The debate included discussions on the importance of marine transportation to Canada's economy and environment, proposed amendments to increase compensation for oil spills, and requirements for insurance on passenger vessels. Several Members of Parliament from different parties spoke, raising points about environmental protection, economic impacts, and the urgency of passing the bill. The debate also touched upon other matters not directly related to Bill C-7, such as the economy, arts and culture, justice issues, and various private members' business, including a motion to study a national voluntary service policy for young people.
On May 14, 2009, the Senate commenced the first reading of Bill C-7, "An Act to amend the Marine Liability Act and the Federal Courts Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts," and engaged in various other procedural activities and debates.
This artifact is a record of a Senate sitting that took place on May 14, 2009. It details various proceedings, including the tabling of documents, presentation of committee reports, and debates on several bills. Notably, Bill C-7, "An Act to amend the Marine Liability Act and the Federal Courts Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts," received its first reading in the Senate on this date. The sitting also included discussions on other legislative matters, inquiries, and government business.
The House of Commons committee completed its consideration of Bill C-7, a legislative step involving detailed review and discussion of the bill.
The House of Commons committee considered Bill C-7 on several dates in April and May 2009. This stage of the legislative process involved reviewing and discussing the bill in detail. The committee's work on this bill was completed. Subsequently, the bill moved to report stage and then to third reading in the House of Commons.
During a House of Commons sitting on May 8, 2009, members debated Bill C-27, the Electronic Commerce Protection Act, focusing on anti-spam measures and their implications, before referring it to committee.
On May 8, 2009, the House of Commons debated Bill C-27, the Electronic Commerce Protection Act. Members discussed the bill's provisions aimed at combating spam, phishing, and spyware. The debate included concerns about enforcement, the impact on small businesses, and the need for international cooperation. Several members also touched upon the do-not-call list and its potential amendments within this bill. The bill was ultimately referred to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology for further study.
On May 13, 2009, the House of Commons completed the Report Stage for Bill C-7, after which it proceeded to Third Reading and was agreed to, before later receiving Royal Assent.
This artifact documents the completion of the Report Stage for Bill C-7 in the House of Commons on May 13, 2009. Following this stage, the bill proceeded directly to Third Reading on the same day and was subsequently agreed to. The bill ultimately received Royal Assent on June 23, 2009, becoming Statutes of Canada 2009, chapter 21. The provided text does not detail the specific amendments or discussions that occurred during the Report Stage itself.
This House of Commons sitting on May 13, 2009, featured debates and passage of several bills, including environmental enforcement and marine liability acts, alongside discussions on various other legislative matters and adjournment topics.
This document is a record of a sitting of the House of Commons on May 13, 2009. During this sitting, various members of Parliament participated in "Statements by Members" and "Oral Questions." The sitting also included "Routine Proceedings" such as the tabling of reports and the introduction of new bills. A significant portion of the sitting was dedicated to "Government Orders," where Bill C-16, the "Environmental Enforcement Act," was debated and passed. Following this, Bill C-7, which amends the "Marine Liability Act" and "Federal Courts Act," was also debated at the report and third reading stages and passed. Finally, several "Private Members' Business" items were debated, including bills related to air passengers' rights, the competition act, the Canadian Forces superannuation act, and the guaranteed income supplement. The sitting concluded with "Adjournment Proceedings" on topics such as Correctional Service Canada, the oil and gas industry, and Revenue Canada.
The House of Commons completed the Third Reading stage for Bill C-7 on May 14, 2009.
This record shows that on May 14, 2009, the House of Commons completed the Third Reading stage for Bill C-7. This is a late stage in the legislative process.
During the third reading debate on Bill C-7, Members of Parliament discussed its amendments to the Marine Liability Act and Federal Courts Act, with parties expressing support and offering detailed perspectives on its clauses before it proceeded.
On May 13, 2009, the House of Commons held its third reading debate on Bill C-7, an Act to amend the Marine Liability Act and the Federal Courts Act. This stage involved discussions and speeches from various members of Parliament regarding the bill's provisions. The debate included the parliamentary secretary's remarks on the bill's benefits, the Liberal Party's support with some reservations, the Bloc Québécois' support and detailed explanation of its clauses, and the NDP's perspective. Following the debate, the bill was moved forward. The sitting also included Oral Questions, Routine Proceedings, and Private Members' Business, none of which directly related to the final stages of Bill C-7, other than its procedural progression.
During the third reading debate of Bill C-7 in the House of Commons, the government's proposed maritime lien was criticized for its lack of practical enforceability for small claims, while broader discussions covered international conventions, pollution liability, and adventure tourism regulations.
During the third reading debate of Bill C-7, members of the House of Commons discussed various aspects of the proposed amendments. A significant portion of the debate focused on clause 139, which deals with maritime liens for Canadian ship suppliers against foreign vessels. Liberal members raised concerns that the proposed lien was not practically enforceable for small claims due to the costs associated with legal action. They proposed amendments to improve enforcement, but these were voted down by the government. Other discussions touched upon the integration of international conventions into Canadian law, increased compensation for oil pollution damage, and the exemption of liability for the marine adventure tourism industry. There was also a lengthy debate on Bill C-8 regarding family homes on reserves, with opposition parties expressing concerns about the government's consultation process and the bill's potential impact on First Nations' rights and cultural practices. The debate also included discussions on other matters, such as the Canada Labour Code, the Federal Sustainable Development Act, and various petitions and committee reports.
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