CURRICULUM VITAE

LARRY A. POTICAR JR

Home Address: Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain

Personal Mobile Number: +973-********

Whatsapp: +973-********

SKILLS

Ability to adapt quickly to new technologies and applications with strong problem solving ability

Ability to train and coach rigging techniques and best practices, demonstrates balance of technical skills and management skills and strong aptitude for technical workflow challenges

Ability to troubleshoot and deal with competing priorities and projects including managing multiple team in different locations, setting expectations, and managing their time

Ability to assess employees strengths and weaknesses to assign tasks and manage workflow

Ability to remain calm during peak production periods and maintain the morale of the rigging team

Ability to teach new techniques and apply new approaches to push rigging to the next level Assist the Rigging team in solving technical problems

Reviews all work produced by the department. Helps to schedule and bid projects

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE WHEN IT COMES TO:

Heavy Lifting & Transport, Policies & Procedures, Calculation of Centrifugal Forces, Standard Triangles, Head-Tail Method (Composing of Forces), Principle of Moment (Moment Equation), Principle of “CoG” Center of Gravity, Calculating Combined “CoG” of Crane on Barge, Calculating Outrigger loads of a crane, Accelerations & Decelerations (Stability), Friction Forces (Dynamic + Static)

PROFICIENT KNOWLEDGE WHEN IT COMES TO:

Forces & Masses, Environmental Conditions, Project Planning, Loadout of Extreme Heavy Lifts, Safety Risk Analysis, Heavy Lift Shipping, Marine Heavy Lifting

WORK EXPERIENCES

Lifting and Rigging Supervisor (ONSHORE & OFFSHORE) – July 1, 2019 up to the present

Rigger 1 (Lifting Specialist)

Company Name - JURONGEngineering LTD

Business Activities: Engineering & Construction

Location: Al Dur Bahrain

Project: Al Dur Phase II Desalination Project

Client: Electricity and Water Authority/ Sidem Viola

Responsibilities:

Preparation of SACS model for Reverse Osmosis Presure Vessel assembly modules, Installation of steel structures, piping’s, mechanical equipment’s i.e. Vessels, Columns, beams etc. Perform Module lift analysis and Prepare reports. Build management system of rigging and lifting activities within construction in line with initiatives currently taken in the organization in improving safe lifting and rigging operations such as handling of lifting and rigging equipment in Construction

Ensure proper equipment and maintenance system in place for lifting and rigging equipment’s and suggest new contract/framework agreement for equipment

Supervise procedure for lifting and rigging activities in adherence with client requirements/project requirements when receiving work-packs (including manual handling during installation work) and Understand resource and competencies required to perform constructability review with regards to lifting and rigging activities and prepare justification accordingly if needed

Review and approve the suggested CAP for riggers in new manpower contract (tender) as well as organizational setup in construction group with regards to rigging resources

Define what is required of lifting plans for stationary equipment, Assess rigging personnel in Rigging and Lifting Activities and Provide technical advice for projects and technical support by ensuring all personnel involved complies with the Job Hazard Analysis, Method of Statements and Contract documents and that Personnel’s Fully Understand the Requirements and the Quality of The Job. Obtain and ensure that relevant and required daily quality control check sheets/Report formats and Work Permits are completely signed off, maintained, available and duly completed where identified upon inspection

Monitor Quality and Progress of the Job, Inspect Lifting Gears, Rigging Devices and Equipment’s. Initiates, recommends and communicate to proper authority as to what type of equipment must be used in order to achieve a safe and productive task, Ensure Inspection of Lifting Gears, Rigging Devices and Equipment’s meets BLNG Safety Requirements, Standards and Specifications, SI1998 No 2307TheLifting Operations Lifting Equipment’s Regulations -LOLER 98’, PUWER and Host Country Governing Rules and Regulations

Lifting and Rigging Supervisor (ONSHORE & OFFSHORE) – January 15, 2018 up to January 30 2019

Rigger 1 (Lifting Specialist)

Company Name - GS Engineering & Construction

Business Activities: Engineering & Construction

Location: Offshore LNG Import Terminal 4 km east

Onshore Receiving Facility, Khalifa Bin Salman port

Project: Bahrain LNG Import Terminal Project

Client: Bahrain LNG

Responsibilities:

Preparation of SACS model for Trestle assembly modules, Installation of offshore steel structures, piping’s, mechanical equipment’s i.e. Vessels, Columns, beams, E-house, I-house etc. Perform Module lift analysis and Prepare reports. Build management system of rigging and lifting activities within construction in line with initiatives currently taken in the organization in improving safe lifting and rigging operations such as handling of lifting and rigging equipment in Construction

Ensure proper equipment and maintenance system in place for lifting and rigging equipment’s and suggest new contract/framework agreement for equipment

Supervise procedure for lifting and rigging activities in adherence with client requirements/project requirements when receiving work-packs (including manual handling during installation work) and Understand resource and competencies required to perform constructability review with regards to lifting and rigging activities and prepare justification accordingly if needed

Review and approve the suggested CAP for riggers in new manpower contract (tender) as well as organizational setup in construction group with regards to rigging resources

Define what is required of lifting plans for stationary equipment (IGO Cranes), Assess rigging personnel in Offshore and Onshore Rigging and Lifting Activities and Provide technical advice for projects and technical support by ensuring all personnel involved complies with the Job Hazard Analysis, Method of Statements and Contract documents and that Personnel’s Fully Understand the Requirements and the Quality of The Job. Obtain and ensure that relevant and required daily quality control check sheets/Report formats and Work Permits are completely signed off, maintained, available and duly completed where identified upon inspection

Monitor Quality and Progress of the Job, Inspect Lifting Gears, Rigging Devices and Equipment’s. Initiates, recommends and communicate to proper authority as to what type of equipment must be used in order to achieve a safe and productive task, Ensure Inspection of Lifting Gears, Rigging Devices and Equipment’s meets BLNG Safety Requirements, Standards and Specifications, SI1998 No 2307TheLifting Operations Lifting Equipment’s Regulations -LOLER 98’, PUWER and Host Country Governing Rules and Regulations

Lifting and Rigging Supervisor (ONSHORE) – August 30, 2016 up to July 30, 2017

Company Name: Doha Petroleum Construction Co. LTD. (DOPET)

Business Activities: Engineering Procurement & Construction

Location: Ras Laffan Industrial City P.O. Box 1744, Doha Qatar

Client: Qatar Gas

Responsibilities:

Supervise all day to day rigging operations in accordance with procedures, and in a safe manner. Ensure the PM, Maintenance of Rigging equipment is timely performed and the repairs are timely done if any.

SAP DATA entry and Close out. Reports to the Workshop Section Head together with other Technicians, Supervisors and Operators for day-to-day Rigging activities to ensure an effective carry out of Maintenance of static equipment at the Plant.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

Coordinate day to day works to the rigger and assist to them for any rigging /lifting activities. Prepare method statement /Rigging studies and Risk Assessment for rigging operation.

Carryout periodic Inspection of all rigging hardware such as wire rope, web sling, spreader bar, shackles, chain block, body harness etc. Study and prepare rigging plan before rig-up / erection of heavy lift equipment.

Explain and enforce company rules and regulation, quantity and safety requirement and train subordinates in the correct method of doing their work and organize daily planning of crane working area. Supervise and ensure the safe operation of cranes and forklift machines for the stacking, positioning and turning of loads, weight estimation and special lifts including examine of routine care and maintenance, fault analysis and safety of the machines in his charge. Maintain standard lifting gear conducting tool box talk to the crew.

Maintain proper signals in actual lifting engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety of workers and material handled, using hard signal or radio. Supervise the cranes boom, accessories, maintaining the log for each crane, ensuring erection of barriers and safety sign board in respect to lifting areas and attend company internal walk thru.

Lifting and Rigging Superintendent AA (ONSHORE) – April 03, 2015 to July 30, 2016

Company Name - Qatar Engineering and Construction Company

Business Activities: Engineering Procurement & Construction

Location: Salwa II Industrial Area, Doha, Qatar

Project: Qatar Shell Major Turnaround 2

Client: Qatar Shell GTL

Responsibilities:

Build management system of rigging and lifting activities within construction in line with initiatives currently taken in the organization in improving safe lifting and rigging operations including handling of lifting and rigging equipment in Construction Ensure proper equipment and maintenance system in place for lifting and rigging equipment’s and suggest new contract/framework agreement for equipment’s. Supervise procedure for lifting and rigging activities within construction in close co-operation with client requirements and define requirements to Projects when receiving work-packs (including manual handling during installation work) and Understand resource and competencies required to perform constructability review with regards to lifting and rigging activities and prepare justification accordingly if needed. Review and approve the suggested CAP for riggers in new manpower contract (tender) as well as organizational setup in construction group with regards to rigging resources. Define what is required of lifting plans for stationary equipment, Assess the rigging personnel, assist in Rigging and Lifting Activities and Provide technical advice for projects and technical support by ensuring all personnel involved complies with the Job Hazard Analysis, Method of Statements and Contract documents and that Personnel’s Fully Understand the Requirements and the Quality of The Job. Obtain and ensure that relevant and required daily quality control check sheets/Report formats and Work Permits are completely signed off, maintained, available and duly completed where identified upon inspection

Monitor the Quality and Progress of the Job to ensure work schedules, Inspection of Lifting Gears, Rigging Devices and Equipment’s are achieved. Initiates, recommends and communicate to proper authority as to what type of equipment must be used in order to achieve a safe and productive task, Ensure Inspection of Lifting Gears, Rigging Devices and Equipment’s meets Proponent/Client, Safety Requirements, Standards and Specifications, SI1998 No 2307TheLifting Operations Lifting Equipment’s Regulations -LOLER 98’, PUWER and Host Country Governing Rules and Regulations

Offshore & Jetty Lifting and Rigging Coordinator – July, 2013 to Dec. 31 2013

Company Name - IMI-Qatar Shell GTL

Department: Offshore Marine Logistics

Business Activities: Oil and Gas / Offshore Marine Logistics

Project - PEARL GTL RISING PHOENIX RIG MOBILIZATION

Location: Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar

Responsibilities:

Supervise loading/offloading containers and loose cargo in the QSGTL yard and in the RLIC Port, including stuffing and de stuffing of containers. Responsible for making sure that containers and lifting gears are approved for use and conduct visual inspection prior to use, Coordinate with offshore maintenance team to ensure that all returned materials are documented. Warehouse focal point for offshore materials and equipment requirement. Responsible for preparing shipment manifest for going offshore and Act as Shell's agent in the multiple interfaces required at the Port - e.g. Port Control, Port Logistics, RLIC Security, other operations personnel, Ship Master, land transport, 3rd party/vendor transport. Properly / reliably supervise HSE to Shell standards and Represent Shell in the port on a day to day basis, Stand firm to ensure that Shell is properly serviced in the port

Develop and maintain procedures related to lifting and rigging, Ensuring that all cranes and lifting equipment in the onshore & offshore facilities comply with required company specification and standards, Ensuring all personnel involved with lifting and rigging activities are competent, experienced and approved, Inspecting, monitoring and auditing all lifting and rigging equipment to ensure the equipment have valid 3rd party inspection or test certificate as required, Monitoring contractors together with the HSSE department to ensure compliance with lifting and rigging standards,

Reviewing, approving lifting plans and supporting other departments with technical inputs related to lifting and rigging activities, Participating in lifting and rigging accident and incident investigations as the technical authority, Performing technical audit and approval of lifting & rigging contractors, Providing detailed buying description of lifting & rigging equipment and accessories

Lifting and Rigging Supervisor (ONSHORE) – Aug. 23, 2012 up to Oct. 04, 2012

Company Name - Qatar Engineering and Construction Company

Business Activities: Engineering Procurement & Construction

Location: Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar

Client: CHIYODA-AL MANA ENGINEERING-QATAR GAS

Project -

Responsibilities:

Performs supervisory functions at the level established by management for the position. Reviews the incoming daily work orders required with the Planners, obtains applicable work permits. Supervises the Rigging activities of assigned personnel in the section and allocates work to subordinates, checks progress. Provides instructions and advice as necessary and ensures that all Riggings are carried out prior to handing back to the Operation Department. Liaising with operation personnel to establish requirement, and general information on Riggings and system as required. Participates in and personally carries out the complex installation of a variety of mechanical equipment and Piping’s. This includes gas and heat exchangers, steam turbines, compressors, furnaces, heat exchangers, etc.

Provides technical advice to subordinates and ensures proper use of tools and test equipment and supervises the maintenance, security and safe operation of all tools. Inspects checks and tests completed work for conformity to statutory company regulations and HSE Manual guidelines. Following up on the installation of equipment and systems as per plans and documents and ensuring that repairs conform to correct methods and safety procedures.

Maintains records of work performed, work in progress, material requisitions and work orders completed and completes and processes paper work related to rigging works, such as time sheets, materials costs. Participates in the planning for and execution of major equipment turnarounds or shutdowns. Prepares work lists, reviews requests from operations or technical services personnel and assists in the development of an overall rigging work plan for the shutdown.

Inspects rigging works being carried out in the plant to ensure compliance with specified terms and conditions and assess work progress and status, highlights discrepancies on areas requiring improvement and assists them in resolving problems encountered. Reviews consumption, discusses inter-changeability as applicable and prepares detailed list of requirements. Assists in the receipt of materials and spare parts through the onsite inspection of delivered materials and May, as necessary, check the in system operation of alternatively supplied materials, provides written reports on material not acceptable and reports as applicable for review. Arranges the transportation of materials, to site and coordinates with workshop supervisor on the use of heavy equipment, rigging services, scaffolding assistance, insulation requirement, etc.

Arranges equipment testing and /or Lifting work to be inspected by technical services. Identifies specific training needs for national employees undergoing on the job training for the supervisor’s attention. Carries out actual training of trainees, developers and other subordinates in the section to improve their skills with a clear objective of career development. Carries out other similar or related duties as assigned, such as ensuring the observance of safety and fire regulations, that good housekeeping is practiced at all times and that material is salvaged and reconditioned wherever possible. Participate in TQM and HSE systems and conduct daily tool box talk and weekly safety talk with subordinates.

Lifting and Rigging Supervisor (ONSHORE) – July 7, 2011 up March 18, 2012

Company Name - Daewoo E&C

Business Activities: Engineering Procurement & Construction

Location Lea lea, Papua New Guinea

Client: Chiyoda-JGC Joint Venture/ExxonMobil

Project - Papua New Guinea LNG Project

Responsibilities:

Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in erecting and operating machines to hoist and convey machinery and equipment, such as structural beams, metal tanks, and at construction site: Specifies locations for movement and erection of derricks, hoists, and cranes, using knowledge of various methods of sliding and lifting equipment, Ensure Crane positioning conforms to the Lifting Plans and Unload Equipment’s, Vessels and Pre-Cast Elements adjacent to its unique base as per Lifting Plans and Trailing Lines/Tag Lines are attached for the purpose of Controlling swing and Final Adjustment in Placing Operations. Ensure the Schedule of Item weights are available for reference and a copy is available within the operator’s possession and carry Out Erection of Various Vessels and Pre-Cast Elements as per Contract Documents in a Controlled Manner. Performs Rigging and Lifting of Vessels in different weight and diameters Tail Lifts and Tandem on both Vertical and Horizontal Lifts Using various cranes Ranging from 200 Ton up to 1500 tons Ensure that Equipment’s, Vessels are Transported to Site Without Impairing the Integrity of the Product, Structure or the Foundations

Ensure all personnel’s are aware of the weights of load, lifting equipment and sequence required for the operation and that the Equipment’s, Vessels are erected in such a manner that the Safety of Personnel, Product and Adjacent Structures is not infringed. Complies with the Method of Statement and Contract documents. Reviews Construction Details and Specifications. And that Personnel’s involved are fully aware of the Quality of The Job. Obtain and ensure that relevant and required daily quality control check sheets/Report formats, work permits are completely signed off, maintained, available and duly completed where identified upon inspection. Monitor the Quality and Progress of the Job to ensure work schedules are achieved. Reports directly to the Superiors on any Problems that may affect Quality, Completion and the Progress of the Job. Ensure Inspection of Lifting Gears, Rigging Devices and Equipment’s meets CJJV-EXXON, Daewoo, and Proponents Rigging Safety Requirements.

Lifting and Rigging Supervisor (OFFSHORE) – July 28, 2010 up to July 06, 2011

Company Name - Bernhard Schulte Ship Management - Grup Servicii Petroliere

Business Activities: Offshore Engineering Procurement & Construction

Location Incinta Port Constanta, Romania

West Black Sea of Ackakoca, Turkey

Client: TURKISH PETROLEUM

Project: TURKISH PETROLEUM (TPAO PROJECT)

Project covered: ACKACKOCA JACKET TRANSPORTATION, PLACEMENT,

PILE DRIVING OPERATION AND MODULE INSTALLATION

Responsibilities:

Comply with Code of Conduct and supporting policies, standards and applicable process documentation. Perform all work according to agreed expectations, focus on doing things right the first time, every time and contribute actively to continual improvement activities. Ensure adherence and support to the Management System which focuses on Quality systems in all aspects of the organization. Ensure all activities are carried out according to State, Class, Flag and client requirements including the reporting of accidents and dangerous occurrences. Act as a Safety Leader ensuring the ongoing identification of hazards and the implementation of controls to manage the associated risks with a special focus on Permit to Work and Isolation procedures. Provide daily leadership, guidance and coaching to the Ships Leadership Team, managing their efforts to maximize operational effectiveness and overall performance. Lead the team in the planning of goals and objectives for the annual QHSE plan with crews.

Ensure that operations are planned, organized, supervised and executed in accordance with rig move plans, GSP requirements and contractual obligations. Ensure that personnel possess right competencies to fulfill their job responsibilities and requirements. Support the Team and Human Resources to acquire, develop and retain competent and qualified personnel. Maintain frequent personal contact with the customer's representative, to develop a positive working relationship, and to coordinate rigging operations to ensure objectives are met. Monitor all costs and focus on the efficient and effective utilization of resources.

Establish annual goals and objectives in accordance with Company directives. Provide strong leadership and support to the Team in achieving goals and objectives. Ensures that meaningful annual performance evaluations of personnel are completed and intermediate performance evaluations are timely completed when below standard performance is noticed. Evaluations recommendations are followed up. Provide recommendations and input related to personnel recruiting, hiring, transfer promotions and terminations, furthermore ensures that the companies recruitment and disciplinary guidance protocol is adhered to. Communicate and provide input to Senior Management related to rig operations and the development and refinement of operating procedures and budgets. Understand the technology that is required for rig operations. Assist with the evaluation of new technologies and products to determine their applicability to our immediate and future needs and ensure the preventive and planned maintenance program is carried out in accordance with procedures, verify the integrity of all safety critical equipment and regularly participate in internal audits to ensure compliance.

Lifting and Rigging Supervisor Heavy lift (ONSHORE) – July 28, 2008 up to July 27, 2009

Company Name - Hyundai Heavy Industries (UNDER CHIYODA-HYUNDAI CONSORTIUM)

Business Activities: Engineering Procurement & Construction

Client: Qatar Shell GTL

Project - JGC/Kellogg Brown and Root/ Shell and Qatar Petroleum Pearl GTL Project (Chiyoda-HHI C4-Feed Gas Preparation Project PHASE 1 & 2)

Project Covered: Installation of various Vessel, Exchangers, Machines, Pipes and Pre cast Columns and Beams

Location Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar

Responsibilities:

Coordinate day to day works to the rigger and assist to them for any rigging /lifting activities, prepare method statement /Rigging studies for rigging operations and conduct Risk Assessment for rigging operation. Study and prepare rigging plan before rig-up / erection of heavy lift equipment and organize daily planning of crane working area. Carryout periodic Inspection of all rigging hardware such as wire rope, web sling, spreader bar, shackles, chain block, body harness etc. Explain and enforce company rules and regulation, quantity and safety requirement and train subordinates in the correct method of doing their work. Supervise and ensure the safe operation of cranes and forklift machines for the stacking, positioning and turning of loads, weight estimation and special lifts. Examine routine care and maintenance, fault analysis and safety of the machines in his charge. And maintain standard lifting gear conducting tool box talk to the crew. Maintain proper signals in actual lifting engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety of workers and material handled, using hand signal or radio. Supervise the cranes boom, accessories, maintaining the log for each crane, ensuring erection of barriers and safety sign board in respect to lifting areas. Attending company internal walk thru

Lifting and Rigging Supervisor (OFFSHORE)

Company Name: V- People Energy Ltd./Pacific Oceans Manning Inc. /AMEC-Craigshaw

Business Activities: Offshore Oil and Gas / Construction

Client: British Petroleum

Projects: BRITTANIA SATTELITES OIL PLATFORM INSTALLATION (Jan. 02, 2007 - March 22, 2008)

BRITISH GAS ARMADA OIL PLATFORM INSTALLATION (Aug. 02, 2006 - Dec. 06, 2006)

Location: North Sea of Aberdeen, Scotland United Kingdom

Project Covered: Construction, demolition and installation of various Oil Plants and Oil Platform Installations, Machines, Pipes, Valves, and Engines on an existing Oil Platform as well as the newly extended accommodations of the newly installed Bridge Linked Platform.

Client: Grand Isle Shipyard

Project: HURRICANE KATRINA RECOVERY PROGRAM

Location: Gulf of Mexico, Galliano, Louisiana, U.S.A.

Responsibilities:

Designated 'responsible person' in overall charge of lifting equipment and operations on the FPSO under ECP scope of work. Preparing lifting plan and permit to work and getting it approved by Site Lifting Specialist. Organize day to day work offshore in conjunction with ECP construction work leader. Compiling and maintaining a Rigging Loft register and make sure that equipment is in good conditions. Ensures that the level of supervision on site is sufficient to meet project specifications requirements. Acts as handling and lifting authority on validation of key deliverables and prescribed audits as necessary. Liaising with Site Lifting Specialist on a day to day basis for all lifting operations.

Reports any issue to construction work leader and maintain regular and efficient information to him. Ensures that activities performed on site in the project perimeter fulfill project HSE requirements and reports any incident as per Company and Project rules. Implements with Contractor Site Representative any Risk Assessment of Service Safety Analysis as required by Project HSE procedures. Carries out all lifting operations supervision / monitoring activities required for the successful work operation assigned. Participates in Service Hazard Analyses and Attend safety toolbox meetings on a daily basis with contractors' work teams. Create work procedures; assess personnel and equipment for suitability for the work. Provide technical input on selection with handling and lifting content and promote best practice and use of innovative technology including maintenance of the CMS principles and the LMS. Verify that the lifting equipment satisfies regulatory requirements: Condition / fitness for purpose, SWL. And WLL, Serial No. Identification Number, Valid certificate, Color code if applicable. Supervising project work operations and daily tasks via deck crew and rigging crew and Responsible for refusing unsafe work and for carrying out all work in accordance with the established HSES Safety Standards and Work Practices Ensuring that all activities are undertaken in accordance with all safety and quality requirements

Organizing and distributing above deck activities with Rigging Crew, Plan, layout, assemble, repair, and install complex weight handling gear and various standing and running rigging. Move ship’s engines, generators, turbines, pumps, boilers, structural shapes, and plates, and delicate electronic equipment such as sonar gear. Supervise and lead team in the assistance of divers in salvage work, move salvage equipment and raise objects to be salvaged as required.

Coordinate and arrange for the work of several trades in connection with performing work from information received from technical work documents, blueprints, specifications, written and/or oral instructions. Liaises with other discipline foremen to ensure the optimum utilization of available work, with the overall objective of successful completion of the project. Supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in all rigging and lifting activities, to ensure compliance with safety procedures and method statements.

Rigging Foreman (ONSHORE) December 19997 up to January 02, 2006

Company Name: Metal Services for Trading and Contracting Company

Business Activities: Engineering, Construction and Cross Country Pipelines

Client: SSSP ABV Rock Group & Saudi Aramco Projects

Projects:

Saudi Aramco-SSSP Site 5, (Jeddah K.S.A)

Project Covered: Construction of 80 Km. Supply and Distribution Pipelines, Receiving Station and Pipeline Sub Stations

Saudi Aramco-SSSP Site 7, (Yanbu & Madinah KSA)

Project Covered: Construction of 100 Km. Supply and Distribution Pipelines from Yanbu Refinery to Madinah Receiving Station and Pipeline Sub Stations

Saudi Aramco-SSSP Site 3, (Buraidah Al Gassim, K.S.A.)

Project Covered: Construction of Various Tanks and Vessels Construction of 78 Km. Supply and Distribution Pipelines from Qassim Refinery to Dal - Faa Area, including

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