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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 505 9TH STREET, NW |
Address2 | SUITE 850 |
City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20004-2165 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
City | Newark |
State | NJ |
Zip Code | 07102-5451 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 24032-12
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6. House ID# 304290000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2020 |
Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) | Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) | Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) | Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) |
9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report
10. Check if this is a Termination Report | Termination Date |
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11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of all lobbying related income for the client (including all payments to the registrant by any other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client). | 14. REPORTING Check box to indicate expense accounting method. See instructions for description of options. | ||||||||
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Reporting amounts using LDA definitions only
Method B. Reporting amounts under section 6033(b)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code Method C. Reporting amounts under section 162(e) of the Internal Revenue Code |
Signature | Digitally Signed By: CLARECE P. THAME |
Date | 4/22/2021 9:37:17 AM |
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code ENV
16. Specific lobbying issues
EPA HFC phase out; EPA HCFC labeling requirement, EPA SNAP Rules 20, 21, 23
EPA - Emissions and Fuel Standards - Regulate emissions and fuel standards
H.R. 9 - Climate Action Now Act - Requires President to develop a climate action plan to meet Paris Accord
H.R. 5544/S. 2754 - American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2019 - Authorize EPA to phase down use of HFCs
H.R. 1710 - Automotive Jobs Act of 2019 - Promote EV tax incentives
H.R. 1027 - Fairness for Every Driver Act - Expansion of EV tax incentives
S. 674 - Clean Corridors Act of 2019 - Establish grant program for Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure
H.R. 2764 - Zero Emissions Vehicles (ZEV) Act - To create national ZEV standard
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Energy - Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Panasonic Corporation (PNA is the primary U.S. subsidiary) - interest in all issues above
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TEC
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 734, H.R. 1668 - Internet of Things (IoT) Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2019 - Cybersecurity operational standards for Internet-connected devices purchased by Federal agencies
H.R. 7583 - Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act - Creation of reasonable disclosure guidelines for products that have audio or visual recording components
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Schomburg |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Panasonic Corporation (PNA is the primary U.S. subsidiary) - interest in all issues above
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code ENG
16. Specific lobbying issues
DOE - TV energy use standards and energy consumption test procedures
DOE - Appliance energy efficiency standards' development
DOE - Energy conservation standards for commercial products' compressors, split-type air conditioners, and computers, small electric motors, battery chargers, microwave ovens
EPA/DOE - Energy Star specifications development (audio/DVD, TVs, computers, displays, set-top boxes, ventilation fans, luminaries, central air conditioners, residential refrigerators, low-temperature medical refrigerators, smart home energy management systems, electric vehicle supply equipment)
FTC - Energy Guide Labels; Environmental marketing claims/Green Guides
H.R. 520 - National Strategic & Critical Minerals Production Act - To promote greater domestic production of critical minerals
H.R. 1742 - Battery Storage Innovation Act - To create additional Federal research into battery storage technology
H.R. 1420 - Energy Efficient Government Technology Act - Promote increase in federal government's energy efficiency of its information technologies and data centers
H.R. 1744 - Storage Technology for Operational Readiness & Generating Energy Act - Promote utilities as supply side resource
H.R. 2096/S. 1688 - Energy Storage Tax Incentive & Deployment Act of 2019 - To provide tax credits for energy storage deployment
H.R. 5770 - Electric Vehicle Freedom Act - To establish national network of EV charging stations
S. 1317 - American Mineral Security Act - Protect American supply of critical minerals
S. 3022 - Protecting American Solar Jobs Act - To extend schedule for phase out of solar tax credits
Department of the Interior - Critical minerals and supply chains research
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Energy - Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Interior - Dept of (DOI)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Panasonic Corporation (PNA is the primary U.S. subsidiary) - interest in all issues above
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 7065 - Phaseout EV Tax Credits - Establish new IRS phaseout schedule
S. 1046 - Smart Building Acceleration Act - To accelerate the adoption of smart building technologies in the private sector and key Federal agencies
S. 1434 - Energy Storage Promotion and Deployment Act of 2015 - To amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish an energy storage portfolio standard anf for other purposes
S. 1868/H.R. 2096 - Energy Storage Tax Incentive & Deployment Act - Provide tax credit for Energy storage
H.R. 6274 - Electric Cars Act of 2018 - Retain tax credit for electric vehicles
S. 3022 - Protecting American Solar Jobs Act - Preserve tax credit for solar products
S. 3449 - Electric Cars Act of 2018 - Extend EV credits under IRS rules
S. 3582 - Revise IRS rules on phaseout of EV Tax Credits
H.R. 1027/S. 343 - Fairness for Every Driver Act - Prevent elimination of electric vehicle tax credit
S. 1094 - Driving America Forward Act - To extend Electric Vehicle (EV) tax credits
H.R. 1742 - Battery Storage Innovation Act - Provide tax credits for energy storage
S. 3548/H.R. 748 - CARES Act - Employer retention tax credit and other COVID relief assistance
H.R. 6800 - HEROES act - Employer retention tax credit and other COVID relief assistance
S. 1624 - HEALS Act - Employer retention tax credit and other COVID relief assistance
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Sharp |
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Joshua |
Blume |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Panasonic Corporation (PNA is the primary U.S. subsidiary) - interest in all issues above
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code AUT
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 6284 - 21st Century Smart Cars Act - Performance requirements for crash avoidance technologies
S. 121 - Automotive Jobs Act of 2019 - Require report from President before imposing automotive tariffs
S. 1601/H.R. 3593 - Hot Cars Act of 2019 - Requirements for a child safety alert system in passenger motor vehicles
Department of Transportation Docket No. DOT-OST-2018-0210 - Notice of Request for Comments: V2X Communications - Deployment of innovative vehicle safety and connected highway solutions in the 5.9 GHz band
Department of Transportation Docket No. NHTSA-2018-0021 - Request for Comments on Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 111, Rear Visibility - To allow the use of camera monitoring systems instead of rearview mirrors
Department of Transportation Docket No. NHTSA-2019-0093 - Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, Occupant crash protection - Requirements for rear seat belt warning system
USMCA - Implementation of regional value content and labor value content rules
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Schomburg |
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Sharp |
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Joshua |
Blume |
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Jeff |
Werner |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Panasonic Corporation (PNA is the primary U.S. subsidiary) - interest in all issues above
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TRA
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 2 - Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America Act - Use of Surface Transportation Program or Highway Safety Improvement Program funding to implement vision zero plans to eliminate or reduce transportation-related fatalities
S. 1939, H.R. 3388 - Moving FIRST Act - use of Department of Transportation Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Challenge Grant Program to promote innovative transportation projects
S. 2302 - America's Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019 - Authorization of highway safety construction programs
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Paul |
Schomburg |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Panasonic Corporation (PNA is the primary U.S. subsidiary) - interest in all issues above
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code COM
16. Specific lobbying issues
FCC ET Docket No. 19-138 - Use of the 5.850-5.925 GHz Band - Impact on the design/operation of ITS-band (5.9 GHz) equipment for vehicle-to-everything communications
FCC ET Docket No. 18-295 and GN Docket 17-183 - Unlicensed Use of the 6 GHz Band - Mitigation of interference from out-of-band emissions to the ITS band (5.9 GHz)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Schomburg |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Panasonic Corporation (PNA is the primary U.S. subsidiary) - interest in all issues above
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code GOV
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 1742 - Battery Storage Innovation Act - Provide incentives for employment of battery storage products
W.H. Executive Order 13788 - Prevent expansion of Buy American rules under Executive Order
S. 4049, H.R. 6395 - Fiscal 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) - Government procurement regulations
Federal Acquisition Regulation Case 2018-017 - Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment - Supply chain risks for government procurement
Section 889 of FY19 National Defense Authorization Act - FAR Case 2018-017 Interim Rule, Federal Acquisition Regulation: Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment - Government procurement regulations
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Joshua |
Blume |
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Mark |
Sharp |
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Paul |
Schomburg |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Panasonic Corporation (PNA is the primary U.S. subsidiary) - interest in all issues above
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TRD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Office of the United States Trade Representative Docket USTR-2018-0005 - Notice of Determination for Public Comment Concerning Proposed Determination of Action Pursuant to Section 301: China's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation - Tariffs on products imported from China
S. 365/H.R. 1008 - Trade Security Act of 2019 - Allow Congress to deny President action under 232
S. 287/H.R. 940 - Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019 - Requires Congressional approval for 232 tariffs
S. 3013 - Trade Expansion Act - Require Congressional approval before President adjusts imports that are determined to threaten national security
USMCA/NAFTA (United States, Mexico, Canada Agreement/North America Free Trade Agreement) - Impact of changes in terms of agreement on trade with Canada and Mexico
U.S.-UK Trade Agreement - Seeking a codified framework for reliable digital transfers and preferential tariff treatment for avionics parts and supplies
U.S.-Kenya Trade Agreement - Seeking a codified framework for reliable digital transfers and preferential tariff treatment for avionics parts and supplies
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Werner |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Panasonic Corporation (PNA is the primary U.S. subsidiary) - interest in all issues above
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code HOM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Mexico Border Issues - Ensure sufficient customs staffing to move legitimate packages and goods as efficiently as possible
Counterfeits - Improve screenings of counterfeit goods at the border and at inland ports
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Panasonic Corporation (PNA is the primary U.S. subsidiary) - interest in all issues above
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TAR
16. Specific lobbying issues
U.S. Trade Act of 1974, Section 201 Tariffs on Solar Panels - Advocacy to eliminate or reduce tariffs and/or seek exclusions to tariffs
Office of the United States Trade Representative Docket USTR-2018-0005 - Notice of Determination for Public Comment Concerning Proposed Determination of Action Pursuant to Section 301: China's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation - Tariffs on products imported from China
Section 232 - Tariffs on Steel and Aluminium - Advocacy to eliminate or reduce tariffs and/or seek exclusions to tariffs
Section 232 - Tariffs on Automobiles and Automotive Parts - Advocacy to eliminate or reduce tariffs and/or seek exclusions to tariffs
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Commerce - Dept of (DOC)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Panasonic Corporation (PNA is the primary U.S. subsidiary) - interest in all issues above
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code HCR
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 3768 - Nursing Home COVID-19 Protection & Prevention Act - To provide Federal funding for nursing home facilities upgrade
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Panasonic Corporation (PNA is the primary U.S. subsidiary) - interest in all issues above
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code FOO
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 4012, H.R. 7197 - Real Economic Support That Acknowledges Unique Restaurant Assistance Needed To Survive (RESTAURANTS) Act of 2020 - Support for food service industry and use of contactless order processing
H.R. 6800 - The Heroes Act - 2020 - Support for food service industry and use of contactless order processing
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Panasonic Corporation (PNA is the primary U.S. subsidiary) - interest in all issues above
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 6800 - The Heroes Act - Encourage provisions that will benefit employers for continuing health insurance and wage payments during the Corona Virus pandemic
S. 1624 - HEALS Act - Encourage provisions that will benefit employers for continuing health insurance and wage payments during the Corona Virus pandemic
H.R. 8002 - Aviation Manufacturing Jobs Protection Act of 2020 - Encourage inclusion of aviation suppliers and servicing companies in the Corona Virus pandemic relief to airlines
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Panasonic Corporation (PNA is the primary U.S. subsidiary) - interest in all issues above
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
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28. Name of each previously reported foreign entity that no longer owns, or controls, or is affiliated with the registrant, client or affiliated organization
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CONVICTIONS DISCLOSURE
29. Have any of the lobbyists listed on this report been convicted in a Federal or State Court of an offense involving bribery,
extortion, embezzlement, an illegal kickback, tax evasion, fraud, a conflict of interest, making a false statement, perjury, or money laundering?
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