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                              <td class="grayTD">Updated Requirements for Workstation Operator Identifiers on CME Globex Orders Entered through iLink® Connections</td>
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                              <td class="whiteTD" colspan="2" style="padding: 10px 8px 10px 8px;"><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">The attached Regulatory Advisory (RA-07-05) is an update of an
Advisory previously issued in September 2006.&nbsp;This new Advisory is being issued in conjunction
with new functionality in the Exchange Fee System (“EFS”) for Automated Trading System (“ATS”)
operator registrations which will become effective on August 27, 2007.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>
</p>
<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">&nbsp;</p>
<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">While at this time the policy in this memo only applies to CME
products, it is anticipated that the policy will be applied to CBOT products when those products
migrate to the CME Globex platform.</span>
</p>
<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">&nbsp;</p>
<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">As ATSs have developed, some are being managed by groups of
individuals that simultaneously share operating and monitoring duties.&nbsp;In the past, CME Market
Regulation has made some exceptions for group registrations but managed those exceptions outside of
EFS. &nbsp;Effective on August 27, the EFS system will support the registration of these
teams.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>
</p>
<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">&nbsp;</span>
</p>
<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">This advisory will discuss the circumstances under which Team ATSs
may be registered, along with the procedures for doing so.</span>
</p>
<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">&nbsp;</p>
<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">If you have any questions relating to regulatory requirements
detailed in the attached Advisory, please contact Lou Abarcar at 312/649.3623, Bruce Dickman at
312/930.2349, Nitu Khanna at 312/930.4571 or James Moran at 312/930.8520.&nbsp;All fee-related
questions should be directed to the EFS support line at 312/648.5470.</span>
</p>
<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">&nbsp;</p>
<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">&nbsp;</p>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>Every electronic order submitted to CME Globex must contain information which identifies the
workstation operator.&nbsp;This Advisory, which supersedes Regulatory Advisory RA-06-06, provides
information concerning the requirements for identification and registration of workstation operator
identifiers on orders sent manually or by automated means to CME Globex through iLink
connections.&nbsp;While at this time the policy in this memo only applies to CME products, it is
anticipated that the policy will be applied to CBOT products when those products migrate to the CME
Globex platform.&nbsp;Additionally, a set of Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQ”) which provides more
specific information on the requirements for registering and identifying workstation operator
identifiers is included in the final section of this Advisory, beginning on page 3.</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>All market users should be aware that CME Rule 576 (“Identification of Globex Terminal
Operators”) requires that terminal operators be identified to the Exchange in the manner prescribed
by the Exchange. &nbsp;CME Clearing Member Firms (“clearing members”) are reminded that the rule
also makes it “the duty of the clearing member to ensure that registration is current and accurate
at all times.”</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>The workstation operator identifier (also known as the senderSubID or TAG 50, and hereafter
referred to as TAG 50) is required on all orders entered through CME iLink connections.&nbsp;The
TAG 50 can be up to 18 bytes (characters) maximum length and should be transmitted in FIX TAG 50.
&nbsp;Accurate data in this FIX tag is necessary for regulatory purposes, and in some circumstances
is required for the proper fees to be applied.&nbsp;Failure to submit accurate data, including TAG
50 data, into the Exchange Fee System (“EFS”) may be a violation of Rule 576.</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>The specific requirements for entering orders into CME Globex depend on whether such orders
are entered by an individual terminal operator or through an Automated Trading System (“ATS”) as
described below:</div>
<div>
<strong>&nbsp;</strong>
</div>
<div>
<strong>&nbsp;</strong>
</div>
<div>
<strong>Manually Entered Orders</strong>
</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>For manually entered orders, the TAG 50 must uniquely identify the person who entered the
instruction into the system.&nbsp;The clearing firm that guarantees the connection point to CME
Globex must ensure that the TAG 50 transmitted through its connection point is unique to the
clearing firm and to the individual and is not shared with anyone else.&nbsp;This requirement
applies to individual members, member firms, incentive program participants, employees of a
clearing firm, customers, or anyone else entering an order on behalf of themselves or another
party.</div>
<div>Regardless of whether the TAG 50 is registered in EFS, clearing firms must be able to provide
Market Regulation with the identity of the person assigned a particular TAG 50 upon request, and
must maintain historical records for at least five years to identify each TAG 50.&nbsp;A person
entering manual orders should not have multiple TAG 50s within a particular front-end system.</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>
<strong>Automated Spreading (Semi-Automated Functionality)</strong>
</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>Many front-end trading systems supply automated spreading functionality that gives traders the
ability to automate spread strategies.&nbsp;CME does not require a separate TAG 50 for this
activity as long as the use of the spreading software is primarily to augment manual
trading.&nbsp;However, if the automated spreading functionality is or becomes the primary source of
order entry, or if there is a large amount of order traffic from the operator, then a separate TAG
50 must be assigned to distinguish the automated orders from the manual orders.</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>
<strong>ATS (Automated Trading System)</strong>
</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>An ATS is an electronic system or computer software that is programmed to generate and route
orders into CME Globex without a specific human action involved in sending or verifying the
orders.&nbsp;This type of system is often referred to as a “black box.”&nbsp;An ATS operator is a
person or persons that operate, administer and/or monitor the ATS.&nbsp;Typically, people in the
operator role initiate or disable particular algorithms or strategies, or adjust the parameters of
the automated program.&nbsp;</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>An ATS that does not require an individual to initiate or manually confirm the creation of a
specific instruction must be assigned, and must transmit into CME Globex, a unique TAG 50 that
identifies the person who operates, administers and/or monitors the ATS.&nbsp;If the ATS operator
is responsible for multiple trading models, algorithms, programs, or systems which trade the same
product, and which potentially could trade opposite one another, then each model, algorithm,
program or system must be assigned a unique TAG 50.&nbsp;Any deviation from this requirement must
be approved by CME Market Regulation before being implemented.</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>Some trading entities have assigned groups of individuals that work together to operate and
monitor ATSs.&nbsp;For example, a firm may have one person who adjusts pricing parameters, but
others who continuously monitor positions or risk and make decisions as to trading size.&nbsp;In
these team situations, the individuals may use a single TAG 50 subject to the approval of CME
Market Regulation.&nbsp;When registration is required, these team TAG 50s must be properly
registered in EFS, as discussed below.&nbsp;</div>
<div>Team TAG 50s may only be used in true team situations.&nbsp;Entities may not bundle all their
ATS operators under one TAG 50 if those operators primarily work independently or at different
times of the day.</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>
<strong>ATS TAG 50 Registration Requirements</strong>
</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>CME requires clearing members to register all ATS TAG 50s in EFS if they represent individual
members or employees of a member, a clearing member, a corporate member, or a party receiving
preferential clearing fees as a result of participating in any special program offered by
CME.&nbsp;These membership categories and programs include CME Rule 106.H. (“Corporate Member Firm
Transfers”) members, CME Rule 106.I. (“Related Party Employee Transfers”) members, CME Rule 106.R.
(“Electronic Corporate Member Transfers”) members (“ECMs”), CME Rule 106.S. (“Family of Funds
Transfers”) members, Asian Incentive Program (“AIP”) participants, Emerging Market Partner Program
(“EMPP”) participants, European Incentive Program (“EIP”) participants, eFX Bank Incentive Program
(“BIP”) participants, CTA/Hedge Fund Pilot Program participants, and the New Trader
Program.&nbsp;</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>The clearing firm must associate each ATS TAG 50 with the name of the person who is directly
responsible for controlling the trading of the ATS, and must select the ATS attribute on the
registration screen within EFS to indicate that the TAG 50 represents an ATS.&nbsp;Each ATS
operator must provide accurate and up-to-date information to their clearing firm concerning ATS TAG
50s in accordance with the requirements described above.&nbsp;The TAG 50 that is registered in EFS
must exactly match the TAG 50 that is submitted on CME Globex orders entered through iLink
connections.</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>
<strong>
<u>Clearing firms must ensure that all TAG 50s including ATS TAG 50s, which require registration
are appropriately registered in EFS and must correct any errors and make any necessary updates to
TAG 50 registrations.</u>
</strong> Failure to transmit TAG 50s to CME Globex in accordance with this Advisory may result in
a reassessment of trading fees and/or be deemed a violation of CME rules and result in disciplinary
action.</div>
<div>For Team ATS registrations, the EFS system allows the input of all the same information as
individual registrations, but also requires the indication of the person’s role as part of the
team.&nbsp;These roles include: Desk Manager/Head Trader, Trader, Risk Monitor, Trading Monitor, or
“Other.”<span>&nbsp;&nbsp; If there are changes to the Team over time, it is the responsibility of the
trading entity and the clearing firm to ensure that those changes are promptly and accurately
recorded.</span></div>
<div>While every person or ATS entering orders through iLink connections must be identified by a
unique TAG 50, CME does not require the registration of TAG 50s in EFS for entities which are not
members or in other special fee programs.&nbsp;CME does, however, reserve the right to require the
registration of ATS operators in EFS if the ATS generates a large amount of order traffic.&nbsp;EFS
supports the registration of persons not eligible for discounted fees as an ATS operator in
circumstances where such person wishes to or is directed to register in EFS.</div>
<div>
<strong>&nbsp;</strong>
</div>
<div>
<strong>&nbsp;</strong>
</div>
<div>
<strong>ATS Identification, Registration and Messaging Frequently Asked Questions</strong>
</div>
<div>
<strong>
<u>General Information</u>
</strong>
</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<p>
<strong>1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; With respect to CME Globex 
<sup>®</sup>, what is an Automated Trading System (“ATS”)?</strong>
</p>
<div>An ATS is an electronic system or computer software that is programmed to generate and route
orders into CME Globex without a specific human action involved in sending or verifying the
orders.&nbsp;This type of system is often referred to as a “black box.”</div>
<p>
<strong>2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Does CME require a workstation operator identifier for each ATS
order?</strong>
</p>
<div>Yes, each ATS order <span>must be submitted with a unique workstation operator identifier that identifies the person or
persons that operate and/or administer the ATS.&nbsp;Further, if the operator(s) are responsible
for multiple trading models, algorithms, programs, or systems which trade the same product, and
which potentially could trade opposite one another, then each model, algorithm, program or system
must be assigned a unique workstation operator identifier.&nbsp;The workstation operator identifier
is most commonly referred to as the “TAG 50.”&nbsp;</span></div>
<p>
<strong>3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Why is the workstation operator identifier referred to as the
TAG 50?</strong>
</p>
<div>It is known as a TAG 50 because the workstation operator identifier is submitted though iLink 
<sup>®</sup> in FIX TAG 50.&nbsp;The TAG 50 can be up to 18 bytes long and is assigned by the
clearing firm, not CME.</div>
<p>
<strong>4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; How do I identify TAG 50s when more than one individual is
administering/monitoring the operation of the ATS at the same time?</strong>
</p>
<div>When two or more people work together simultaneously operating the ATS, those individuals may
use a Team ATS identifier.&nbsp;All individuals associated with the Team identifier must be
accurately registered in EFS when registration is required. For regulatory and operational needs it
is important that CME have accurate information regarding all individuals who are operating the
automated system.&nbsp;CME recognizes that ATSs are still developing, and that there are different
models for administering these systems.&nbsp;If you believe that your method of administering your
ATS is unique and may not fit the requirements of this FAQ, please contact CME Market Regulation.
Market Regulation may allow for some flexibility if an arrangement can be reached which meets the
needs of your business and appropriately identifies the specific individuals who operate the
ATS.</div>
<p>
<strong>5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; If a trader enters manual orders, but also has an ATS, can all
the orders be entered under a single TAG 50?</strong>
</p>
<div>No, there should be separate TAG 50s for the manual and ATS orders.&nbsp;There is one
exception as detailed in question #6 below.</div>
<p>
<strong>6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Under what circumstances may a trader use a single TAG 50 for
the entry of both manual and automated orders?</strong>
</p>
<div>Many front-end trading systems furnished by Independent Software Vendors supply automated
spreading functionality which gives traders the ability to automate spread strategies.&nbsp;CME
does not require a separate TAG 50 for this activity as long as the use of the spreading software
is primarily to augment manual trading.&nbsp;However, if the automated spreading functionality is
or becomes the primary source of order entry, or if there is a large amount of order traffic from
the operator, then a separate TAG 50 must be assigned to distinguish the automated orders from the
manual orders.</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>
<strong>7.</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
<strong>Does the TAG 50 need to be unique to the clearing firm?</strong></div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>Yes.&nbsp;The clearing firm that guarantees the connection point must ensure that each TAG 50
used through its connection point is unique to the individual and clearing firm and is not used by
multiple parties at the firm.&nbsp;Additionally, TAG 50s are not case sensitive at
CME.&nbsp;Clearing firms must ensure that uniqueness is achieved by means other than solely
modifying the letter case between different TAG 50s.&nbsp;For example, CME systems would view “ABC”
and “abc” as the same TAG 50.&nbsp;</div>
<div>
<strong>8.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; If there are multiple shifts of people that operate an ATS
around the clock, can one Team TAG 50 be used for all these individuals?</strong>
</div>
<div>No.&nbsp;The team must represent individuals who work together at the same time and during the
same shift.&nbsp;If a different individual or group takes over at the shift change time, that
individual or Team of individuals must be represented by a different TAG 50.</div>
<p>
<strong>9.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; If an ATS administrator/monitor (employee, clerk, programmer)
initiates, disables or adjusts an ATS at the request of an account owner or an account controller
acting with discretion, who should be identified in the TAG 50 as the ATS operator?</strong>
</p>
<div>The ATS operator is an individual whose physical actions enable, disable, adjust or actively
monitor the ATS.&nbsp;In this example, the person who makes the physical change to the system must
be identified as the ATS operator in TAG 50 even though the change was directed by the account
owner.</div>
<p>
<strong>10.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; How does TAG 50 assignment and registration work if one
operator or one team of operators administers multiple ATS systems or multiple ATS
algorithms?</strong>
</p>
<div>If the different systems or algorithms are used in the same product, and potentially could
trade opposite one another, then each system or algorithm must be assigned a unique TAG
50.&nbsp;The clearing firm should register each of those TAG 50s in the Exchange Fee System (“EFS”)
as required in #13 below.</div>
<p>
<strong>11.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Is there a limit on the number of ATSs one clearing member or
corporate member firm may have?&nbsp;</strong>
</p>
<div>There is no limit to the number of ATSs that a clearing member or corporate member firm can
use to trade its proprietary account.&nbsp;All ATS administrators must be employees or contractors
eligible to trade the proprietary account and receive the firm’s discounted fees.&nbsp;</div>
<div>If you have questions on the eligibility of an ATS administrator to trade a proprietary
account at discounted rates, please contact the EFS <span>support line at 312/648.5470.</span></div>
<p>
<strong>12.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Is there a limit on the number of ATSs one individual may
have?&nbsp;</strong>
</p>
<div>While there is not a specific limit to the number of ATSs that an individual can use to trade
his personal account, if an individual member has an ATS, and other individuals are operating,
administering, or monitoring the ATS, each of those individuals must be identified with their own
TAG 50.&nbsp;This may have fee implications for the individual member’s activity.&nbsp;If you have
questions about the possible fee implications, please contact the EFS <span>support line at 312/648.5470.</span></div>
<div>
<strong>&nbsp;</strong>
</div>
<div>
<strong>
<u>ATS Registration</u>
</strong>
</div>
<div>
<strong>&nbsp;</strong>
</div>
<p>
<strong>13.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; When does CME require registration of TAG 50s of ATSs?</strong>
</p>
<div>CME requires that all ATS TAG 50s be registered in EFS if they are individual members or
employees of a member, a clearing member, a corporate member, or in any other special programs
offered by CME such as the Asian Incentive Program, the European Incentive Program or the <span>Emerging Market Partner Program.&nbsp;As a rule of thumb, if a person is an individual member
or an employee or independent contractor of an entity that will receive member or special program
discounted fees, they will be in a category for which registration of the TAG 50 in EFS is
required.&nbsp;Market Regulation may also require high quoting ATS systems to register, even if not
in a special fee category.</span></div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>
<strong>
<u>To register the ATS operator, CME Clearing Member Firms (“clearing firms”) must select the
corresponding ATS attribute on the registration screen within EFS</u>
</strong> 
<u>.</u>&nbsp; A separate TAG 50 must be individually registered for each different model,
algorithm, program, or system.</div>
<p>
<strong>14.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; If the ATS is being operated by a person 
<em>not</em> eligible for discounted fees, does the TAG 50 of the ATS operator still need to be
registered with the CME?</strong>
</p>
<div>Currently, CME does not require the registration of ATS TAG 50s for entities which are not
members or in other special fee programs.&nbsp;However, CME may from time-to-time request a count
of ATSs not currently registered.&nbsp;Further, CME reserves the right to require the registration
of such ATS operators if the ATS generates a large amount of order traffic.</div>
<div>Please be advised that EFS supports the registration of persons not eligible for discounted
fees as an ATS operator if you wish to or are directed to register these individuals.</div>
<p>
<strong>15.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; How do I register the TAG 50 of the ATS
operator?&nbsp;</strong>
</p>
<div>The clearing firm is responsible for registration of the ATS TAG 50s which is done by using
the registration functionality in EFS.&nbsp;Each trading entity must provide accurate and
up-to-date information to their clearing firm to allow for accurate entry of the information into
EFS.&nbsp;All changes in personnel or entity structure that affect registrations require prompt
updates to be made in EFS.</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>Again, EFS supports the registration of persons not eligible for discounted fees as an ATS
operator if you wish or are directed to register these individuals.</div>
<p>
<strong>16.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; What information is required when registering a TAG
50?&nbsp;</strong>
</p>
<div>CME requires the person’s date of birth, country of primary address, email address, and last 4
characters of the person’s tax ID or equivalent unique identification number from the person’s
country of origin.&nbsp; 
<strong>
<u>If the registration is for an ATS or Team ATS, this must be denoted in the appropriate
checkboxes in EFS.</u>
</strong> &nbsp;If the individual is in a member or special fee category, EFS provides a drop down
menu allowing for selection of the appropriate category which must also be indicated.</div>
<p>
<strong>17.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; If a TAG 50 of an ATS operator is currently registered with CME
but not identified as an ATS, do I need to re-register or edit the TAG 50
registration?&nbsp;</strong>
</p>
<div>Yes.&nbsp;Beginning in March 2006, CME discontinued use of the form that was previously
required for ATS registration and allowed for registrations of ATS TAG 50s in the EFS system to
make ATS registration easier 
<strong>.&nbsp; 
<u>Clearing firms should check to make sure that all ATS TAG 50s are appropriately registered and
correct any errors and make any necessary updates to TAG 50 registrations.</u>
&nbsp;</strong></div>
<p>
<strong>18.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; How will CME verify that ATSs have properly registered their
TAG 50s?</strong>
</p>
<div>CME’s Audit Department conducts periodic audits of clearing firms to ensure that proper fees
have been paid.<span>&nbsp;&nbsp; CME Market Regulation conducts recordkeeping audits of clearing firms and other
trading entities to ensure that the recordkeeping rules and policies have been
followed.&nbsp;</span></div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>Incorrect data recorded on trades may result in reassessment of trading fees and/or, if found
to violate CME rules, may result in disciplinary action.&nbsp;</div>
<p>
<strong>19.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Whom do I contact if I have additional questions on the
registration of ATSs and the TAG 50s of ATS operators?</strong>
</p>
<div>Questions relating to Regulatory requirements should be directed to Lou Abarcar at
312/648.3623, Bruce Dickman at 312/930.2349, Nitu Khanna at 312/930.4571, or James Moran at
312/930.8520 .&nbsp; Fee-related questions should be directed to the EFS support line at
312/648.5470.</div>
<div><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>
</div>
<div>
<strong>
<u>ATS Messaging</u>
</strong>
</div>
<p>
<strong>20.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; How does CME monitor, measure, and control the amount of
messaging sent in to the CME Globex Platform?</strong>
</p>
<div>CME has a messaging policy that is administered at the clearing firm level.&nbsp;This policy
measures message quality and liquidity provided by calculating a “volume ratio.”&nbsp;When the
volume ratio exceeds a specified threshold, the firm is issued a surcharge.</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>Clearing firms are given reports which show the specific users and accounts which caused the
messaging surcharges and will generally pass those surcharges on to the specific client.</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>You can read more on the messaging policy on the CME Web site at 
<a
href="file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/jmoran/Local%20Settings/jmoran/Local%20Settings/jmoran/Local%20Settings/egisch/Local%20Settings/mmazzant/Local%20Settings/Temporary%20Internet%20Files/OLK5/www.cme.com/messagingpolicy">www.cme.com/messagingpolicy</a></div>
<p>
<strong>21.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; How d<span>oes the messaging policy apply to ATSs?</span></strong>
</p>
<div>ATSs are treated like any other market participant and are subject to the messaging policy
which applies to all message flow except that of registered market makers which may be subject to
different volume ratio benchmarks depending on the product 
<strong>.</strong></div>
<p>
<strong>22.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Who do I call for more information on the Messaging
Policy?</strong>
</p>
<div>Please contact CME Globex Account Management at 
<a href="mailto:GlobexAccountManagement@cme.com">GlobexAccountManagement@cme.com</a>, or
312/634.8700, or at 44-207-623-2550 in Europe.</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>If you have any questions relating to this Advisory or FAQ, please contact Lou Abarcar at
312/648.3623, Bruce Dickman at 312/930.2349, Nitu Khanna at 312/930.4571, or James Moran at
312/930.8520 .&nbsp; Fee-related questions should be directed to the EFS support line at
312/648.5470.</div></td>
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