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G/SCM/N/284/NOR |
Norway |
2015 |
Climate change mitigation and adaptation |
Grants and direct payments |
Manufacturing |
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Environment related objective
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To stimulate development and testing of CO2 capture and storage technologies
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Scheme for research and development concerning gas technologies with improved environmental performance ("Gassnova Aid Scheme - CLIMIT")
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Projects for development of carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology
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Type of measure
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Grants
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2013 - 2014
Duration of the subsidy: 10 years (Starting date: 30 November 2005)
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/NOR |
Norway |
2015 |
Environmental goods and services promotion |
Grants and direct payments |
Forestry |
The Wood-based Innovation Scheme |
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Environment related objective
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To increase the use of wood through research, development and innovation, as a renewable material with lower impact on the environment and to increase the utilisation of wood as an environmentally friendly alternative to other building materials
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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The Wood-based Innovation Scheme
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Enterprises involved in the production or development of wood products, entrepreneurs, architects, organisations for the wood industry, and research and development institutions which cooperate with enterprises
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Type of measure
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Grants
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2013 - 2014
Duration of the subsidy: The scheme was established in 2006, and is currently still in effect. The scheme is, however, dependent on annual allocations over the state budget.
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Keywords
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Renewable
Environment
Forest
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/NOR |
Norway |
2015 |
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Grants and direct payments |
Energy |
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Environment related objective
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To develop expertise and promote innovation through focus on long-term research in selected areas of environment-friendly energy and CO2 management in close cooperation between prominent research communities, industrial companies and public entities.
The scheme seeks to enhance technology transfer, internationalisation and researcher training.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Centres for environment friendly energy research (FME)
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R&D-activity within the thematic area of renewable energy, energy efficiency and CO2-management
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Type of measure
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Grants
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2013 - 2014
Duration of the subsidy: 2009 - 2017
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Keywords
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Renewable
Energy
Environment
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/NOR |
Norway |
2015 |
Climate change mitigation and adaptation |
Grants and direct payments |
Manufacturing |
CO2 Technology Centre Mongstad (TCM) project |
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Environment related objective
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To test, verify, and demonstrate different concepts and technologies capable of reducing costs and risks related to large scale carbon capture
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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CO2 Technology Centre Mongstad (TCM) project
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The TCM project is operated by a so-called unlimited company with shared liability. Statoil participates with a share of 20% in the Company, Shell and SASOL participates with a share of 2.44% each, whereas the State covers the remaining 75.12%. Should other undertakings invest in the Company, the State's share will be reduced accordingly.
The State participation is managed by Gassnova SF, a state-owned enterprise for CO2 capture and storage.
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Type of measure
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Grants
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2013 - 2014
Duration of the subsidy: Construction of the TCM started in 2009 and is planned to be completed in 2012. Operation of the TCM is planned for a minimum of 5 years from the completion of facilities.
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/NOR |
Norway |
2015 |
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Grants and direct payments |
All products/economic activities |
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Environment related objective
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To promote information and capacity building for more sustainable production and consumption patterns, including waste reduction and recycling
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Aid related to sustainable production and consumption
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A few projects
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Type of measure
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One-off investment grant
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2011
Starting date: 1 January 1990.
Duration: 2011 was the last year of payment for this scheme, it has now been phased out
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Keywords
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Sustainable
Waste
Recycle
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/NOR |
Norway |
2015 |
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Grants and direct payments |
Energy |
The Energy Fund |
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Environment related objective
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To promote energy efficiency, the promotion of renewable energy and the development of energy and climate technologies
Enova's management of the Energy Fund is subject to the following six main goals:
• Development and market introduction of energy and climate technologies.
• More efficient and flexible use of energy.
• Increase the use of other energy carriers than electricity, natural gas and oil for heating.
• Increase the use of new energy resources, including energy recovery and bioenergy.
• Well-functioning markets for efficient energy, climate and environmentally friendly solutions.
• Increase the knowledge level in society about energy efficient, climate and environmentally friendly solutions.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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The Energy Fund
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Eligible recipients for aid under the Energy Fund are:
• Undertakings investing in energy saving or conversion to more renewable energy sources in buildings, industry and construction.
• Undertakings investing in renewable energy installation for internal use or external sale.
• Undertakings investing in energy recovery of which the waste heat is exclusively or mainly used for electricity production and minor amounts are used for heat in district heating installations.
• Undertakings investing in energy efficient district heating installations.
• Municipalities and other regional entities investing in any of the above.
• Households investing in energy saving measures or conversion from oil electricity to waterborne renewable energy solutions for heating purposes.
The aid recipients are not limited to undertakings registered in Norway. However, to be eligible for aid the projects must take place within Norway.
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Type of measure
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Investment aid
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2013 - 2014
Duration of the subsidy: The Energy Fund was established on 1 January 2002. There is no time limit for the duration of the Fund.
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Keywords
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Renewable
Energy
Climate
Bio
Conservation
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/NOR |
Norway |
2015 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Grants and direct payments |
Agriculture, Energy, Forestry |
The Bioenergy Scheme |
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Environment related objective
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To promote the production and use of bioenergy as an environmentally friendly alternative to fossil energy
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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The Bioenergy Scheme
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All types of companies, all regions and all sectors, but the main target groups are farmers and forest owners
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Type of measure
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Grants
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2013 - 2014
Duration of the subsidy: The scheme was established in 2003, and the duration is dependent on annual allocations.
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Keywords
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Bio
Energy
Environment
Forest
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/NOR |
Norway |
2015 |
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Grants and direct payments |
Energy, Manufacturing |
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Environment related objective
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To help introduce new and "green" transport technologies, for instance renewable fuels, and transport practice
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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TRANSNOVA – Schemes for introduction of zero and low emission transport technologies and transport practice
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Regional and local authorities, private companies, NGO's, research institutes but not national authorities and households/private individual consumers
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Type of measure
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Grants/investment support
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2013 - 2014
Duration of the subsidy: Transnova was originally established as a 3 year programme in 2009. In 2012, Transnova was made permanent as one of the policy instruments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. From 01.01.2015 Transnova was closed down, and its objectives were transferred to Enova.
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Keywords
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Renewable
Emissions
Green
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/NOR |
Norway |
2015 |
Energy conservation and efficiency |
Tax concessions |
Manufacturing |
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Environment related objective
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To avoid an undesirable worsening of the concerned companies' competitive power
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Exemption from electricity tax for energy intensive industries, paper and pulp industry and greenhouses
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Pulp and paper plants with approved energy efficiency programmes, energy intensive processes, and greenhouses
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Type of measure
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Tax concessions
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2013 - 2014
Starting date of the program: 1 July 2014
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/NOR |
Norway |
2015 |
Climate change mitigation and adaptation |
Tax concessions |
Manufacturing |
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Environment related objective
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To avoid the use of two economic instruments (tax and quota) to reduce the same emissions
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Exemptions and reduced rates in the CO2 taxes and in the tax on mineral oil (base tax on mineral oil)
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Tax concessions for the pulp and paper industry and the fish oil and fish meal industries.
(a) CO2 tax
Main rules: An excise duty is levied on mineral oil, natural gas and LPG. In 2013 the CO2 tax on mineral oil was NOK 0.61 per litre and in 2014 the tax was NOK 0.88 per litre. The CO2 tax on natural gas was NOK 0.46 per Sm3 in 2013 and NOK 0.66 per Sm3 in 2014. The CO2 tax on LPG was NOK 0.68 per kg in 2013 and NOK 0.99 per kg in 2014.
Tax concession: Mineral oil used in the fish oil and fish meal industries is subject to a reduced CO2 tax rate. The reduced CO2 tax was NOK 0.31 per litre in 2013 and 2014.
Undertakings covered by the EU Emission Trading Scheme are exempted from the CO2 tax on mineral oil, in order to avoid double regulation. Manufacturing and mining and undertakings covered by the EU Emission Trading Scheme are however levied a minimum rate of NOK 0,05 per Sm3 natural gas.
Vessels used for fishing and catching are exempted from the CO2 tax on mineral oil used in distant waters, natural gas and LPG. Vessels used for fishing and catching in inshore waters are subject to a reduced CO2 tax on mineral oil. The reduced CO2 tax was NOK 0.13 per litre in 2013 and NOK 0.26 per litre in 2014. Commercial greenhouses are exempted from the CO2 taxes on natural gas and LPG.
(b) Tax on mineral oil (base tax on heating oil)
Main rules: An excise duty is levied on mineral oil. In 2013 the tax rate was NOK 1.037 per litre and in 2014 the tax was NOK 1.557 per litre.
Tax concession: For the usage of mineral oil in the pulp and paper industry and in the production of pigments and colouring agents a reduced tax rate is applied. The reduced tax rate was NOK 0.126 NOK per litre in 2013 and 2014.
Vessels used for fishing and catching and the fish oil and fish meal industries are exempted from the tax on mineral oil (base tax on mineral oil).
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Type of measure
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Tax concessions
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2013 - 2014
Starting date:
(a) CO2 tax: 1 January 1993
(b) Tax on mineral oil: 1 January 2000
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Keywords
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