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HomeMy WebLinkAbout022326 The WSTA WeeklyALERT: BE CAUTIOUS This email originated outside the organization. Do not open attachments or click on links if you are not expecting them. State Legislative Update, Thank You Sponsors, Register for Committee Mtgs, Federal Updates, and Transit Jobs Vol. 11, Issue 5: February 21, 2026 View this email in your browser <https://mailchi.mp/833584160bc4/the-wsta-weekly-17993868?e=850008f825> <https://mcusercontent.com/6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361/images/0215a8c9-44a7-2be0-30d1-b2a80c32f66a.png> <https://mcusercontent.com/6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361/images/723df378-2e8a-6d24-f2a1-f33286c2c39f.png> By Mike Shaw, WSTA Lobbyist The Legislature finished week 6 of the 60-day session. The week began with the revenue forecast for the state operating budget, and the transportation revenue forecast was released 2-days later. Revenue Forecasts: Operating budget: Revenue collections are predicted to increase $827 million in the current two-year budget compared to expectations from November, according to a forecast from the state’s Economic and Revenue Forecast Council. This 1.1% increase reflects early proceeds from the slate of tax increases the Legislature approved last year. Monday’s forecast means projected collections for the current biennium are up $438 million from the numbers lawmakers used to craft the state budget last spring. This puts total revenue expectations at $75.3 billion. Transportation: Transportation revenues are forecasted to total $8.741 billion in 2025–27, $10.747 billion in 2027–29, and $10.273 billion in 2029–31. The enacted 2025–27 transportation budget balanced through 2027–29. The Legislature adopted a revenue package last year that was used mainly to cover shortfalls in existing transportation projects. With the February revenue forecast, transportation revenues for the 2023–25, 2025–27, and 2027–29 period are now expected to be $118.0 million lower than assumed in the 2025–27 budget. According to the forecast, the decline (compared to the November forecast) is due to reductions in fuel taxes (lower consumption) and license and permit fees (lower car and truck registrations). Inflation-adjusted revenues are forecasted to decline each year beginning in 2029. From 2029 to 2035, inflation-adjusted revenues are expected to decline by 11.2%. However, excluding transfers, inflation-adjusted revenues are expected to decline by 2.5% over that period. Below is the link to the Senate transportation staff presentation on CCA revenue and transportation - slide 11. https://app.leg.wa.gov/committeeschedules/Home/Document/289766#toolbar=0&navpanes=0 <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=e229f19c06&e=850008f825> Finishing Floor Action: House of origin floor action continued this week until the Tuesday, February 17th deadline. The House worked on Saturday and the Senate spent most of Monday passing the millionaires tax, SB 6346 <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=d289b709ac&e=850008f825> . Senate Majority Democrats advanced legislation to tax households earning more than a million dollars. Passage of the bill followed a three-and-a-half hour debate. Three Democrats joined all 19 Republicans in opposing the bill, which passed 27-22, and now goes to the House for consideration. It is scheduled for a hearing in the House Finance Committee next Tuesday. Major bills that failed to survive the house-of-origin deadline: see Washington Standard https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2026/02/18/more-bills-falter-as-time-dwindles-for-washington-legislature/ <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=f6ed7f3c46&e=850008f825> The House passed 197 house bills and the Senate passed 208 senate bills. On Wednesday, the policy committees started churning through bills from the opposite chamber and will continue to do so until the policy committee deadline on February 25th. The fiscal committees have until March 2nd. Budgets: Finally, we anticipate seeing the Operating Budgets on Sunday and the Transportation Budgets on Monday. Regarding the transportation budget, the House and Senate are rumored to have different approaches concerning whether to bond revenue. The Governor’s transportation budget proposal assumed $3.4 billion in bonding for maintenance and preservation and ferries. Here are the dates and times for budget bill action: Appropriations (House) - HHR A and Virtual JLOB - 2/23 @ 4:00pm HB 2289 <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=50c8b46822&e=850008f825> - Public Hearing - Making 2025-2027 fiscal biennium supplemental operating appropriations. Transportation (House) - HHR B and Virtual JLOB - 2/23 @ 4:00pm HB 2306 <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=ccaa06c1e2&e=850008f825> - Public Hearing - Making supplemental transportation appropriations for the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium. (Hearing is on the Proposed Substitute.) Ways & Means (Senate) - SHR 4 and Virtual JACB - 2/23 @ 4:00pm SB 5998 <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=528268d4b9&e=850008f825> - Public Hearing - Making 2025-2027 fiscal biennium supplemental operating appropriations. Capital Budget (House) - HHR B and Virtual JLOB - 2/24 @ 8:00am HB 2295 <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=9b6248995b&e=850008f825> - Public Hearing - Concerning the capital budget. (Hearing is on the Proposed Substitute.) Transportation (Senate) - SHR 1 and Virtual J.A. Cherberg - 2/24 @ 4:00pm SB 6005 <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=05061e47f7&e=850008f825> - Public Hearing - Making supplemental transportation appropriations for the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium. (Remote Testimony Available). SB 6225 <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=c4bce40f5c&e=850008f825> - Public Hearing - Authorizing bonds for transportation funding. (Remote Testimony Available). Ways & Means (Senate) - SHR 4 and Virtual JACB - 2/24 @ 4:00pm SB 6003 <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=8e0a98f9c5&e=850008f825> - Public Hearing - Concerning the capital budget. Ways & Means (Senate) - SHR 4 and Virtual JACB - 2/25 @ 1:30pm SB 5998 <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=b78d381d54&e=850008f825> - Exec Session - Making 2025-2027 fiscal biennium supplemental operating appropriations. Appropriations (House) - HHR A and Virtual JLOB - 2/25 @ 4:00pm HB 2289 <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=14d35528f0&e=850008f825> - Exec Session - Making 2025-2027 fiscal biennium supplemental operating appropriations. Transportation (House) - HHR B and Virtual JLOB - 2/25 @ 4:00pm HB 2306 <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=1c4a2df7e9&e=850008f825> - Exec Session - Making supplemental transportation appropriations for the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium. Capital Budget (House) - HHR B and Virtual JLOB - 2/26 @ 8:00am HB 2295 <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=0cc8f4a771&e=850008f825> - Exec Session - Concerning the capital budget. Transportation (Senate) - SHR 1 and Virtual J.A. Cherberg - 2/26 @ 8:00am SB 6005 <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=bf162269e2&e=850008f825> - Exec Session - Making supplemental transportation appropriations for the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium. SB 6225 <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=30a0ded116&e=850008f825> - Exec Session - Authorizing bonds for transportation funding. Ways & Means (Senate) - SHR 4 and Virtual JACB - 2/26 @ 1:30pm SB 6003 <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=f7bd057bf7&e=850008f825> - Exec Session - Concerning the capital budget. <https://mcusercontent.com/6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361/images/053b9f0e-9c77-d684-779c-a17686eaaf7f.png> There are Vendors Booth and Sponsorship Opportunities Still Available <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=90e71e8d06&e=850008f825> <https://gallery.mailchimp.com/6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361/images/27544fb0-86cb-4eb4-a6fb-8958be87599c.png> Registation and Information Now Available WSTA Clerks of the Authority Februray 23 Vancouver, WA CLICK HERE <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=0cadeb56e2&e=850008f825> WSTA Public Rideshare Committee February 26-27 Vancouver, WA CLICK HERE <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=c97cba08fc&e=850008f825> WSTA Operations Committee March 4-6 Vancouver, WA CLICK HERE <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=c128d8a5a1&e=850008f825> WSTA Roadeo Steering Committee March 11 Ellensburg, WA Email will be sent to Cmt. TNLI Meet and Greet March 18 Virtual WSTA HR Roundtable Committee March 19 - 20 Bellingham, WA CLICK HERE <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=f9089b2e6f&e=850008f825> WSTA Finance Officers Leadership Committee March 25 Ellensburg, WA CLICK HERE <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=60cd0f6ae7&e=850008f825> WSTA Maintenance & Facilities Committee March 31 Tulalip, WA CLICK HERE <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=b85d3a0e78&e=850008f825> WSTA Spring Maintenance Forum April 1-2 Tulaliup, WA CLICK HERE <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=307f2e1ca3&e=850008f825> TNLI Session 1 April 1-2 Tulaliup, WA Info sent to Fellows For WSA Meetings and Events Beyond April, please see WSTA's 2026 Master Calendar CLICK HERE <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=84e7434ae5&e=850008f825> <https://mcusercontent.com/6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361/images/92c7b85f-59ef-784f-7669-38170c8ec978.png> Supreme Court Rules President Trump Lacks Authority to Impose Tariffs This morning, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=a9976b612a&e=850008f825> 6-3 that President Donald Trump does not have the authority to unilaterally impose tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). Chief Justice John Roberts authored the majority opinion, joined by Justices Neil Gorsuch, Amy Coney Barrett, Elena Kagan, Sonia Sotomayor, and Ketanji Brown Jackson. Writing for the Court, Chief Justice Roberts indicated that, “The president asserts the extraordinary power to unilaterally impose tariffs of unlimited amount, duration and scope. In light of the breadth, history, and constitutional context of that asserted authority, he must identify clear congressional authorization to exercise it. IEEPA’s grant of authority to ‘regulate . . . importation’ falls short. IEEPA contains no reference to tariffs or duties. The Government points to no statute in which Congress used the word ‘regulate’ to authorize taxation. And until now no President has read IEEPA to confer such power.” Transportation U.S. Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration * Funding for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) lapsed last Saturday after lawmakers failed to reach any bipartisan agreement on Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) reported <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=04fabba3 7b&e=850008f825> that, if the partial shutdown continues, TSA screeners would receive a 50 percent paycheck near the end of the month and then miss a full paycheck in March. While most TSA agents are considered essential employees and are required to work without pay, DHS noted <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=2d56e771ac&e=850008f8 25> in a statement that “the longer the shutdown lasts, the more severe the impact will be on the Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) and other front-line workers who will have to keep coming to work. This could lead to increased wait times at airports across the country.” In a joint statement, the U.S. Travel Associations, Airlines for America (A4A), and the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) urged <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=d1e2a3a47d&e=850008f825> Congress to “act with urgency to ensure TSA is fully funded to carry out its critical aviation security mission and pursue permanent solutions to guarantee pay for essential federal workers.” The groups specifically advocated for enactment of the Keep America Flying Act (H.R. 5851 / S. 3031), which would provide for continued pay for TSA officers and air traffic controllers during future shutdowns. U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration * Federal Transit Administrator Marc Molinaro announced that he would depart the agency today after serving as its leader for the last six months. Media reports <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.co m/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=fa38de8890&e=850008f825> that the former Congressman from New York may be leaving FTA to pursue a seat in the New York State Assembly. In a post on X, the Administrator offered <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=cc591cd341&e=850008f825> that he was “coming home to be closer to my family and get back into the fight.” We will be sure to keep you updated on any succession plans for agency leadership moving forward. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration * The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) stated <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=ea6f628de0&e=850008f825> that officials issued 448 notices of proposed removals to commercial driver’s license (CDL) schools found to violate the agency’s standards of safety. A press release stated that “noncompliant schools lacked qualified instructors, used fake addresses, and failed to properly train drivers on the transportation of hazardous materials, among other violations.” The agency added that 109 training providers voluntarily removed themselves from the Training Providing Registry prior to upcoming investigations and an additional 97 providers remain under investigation for compliance issues. Office of the Secretary * The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) solicited <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=7df36556d0&e=850008f825> nominations for membership to the agency’s Intelligent Transportation Systems Program Advisory Committee (ITSPAC). The Committee provides counsel and recommendations to the Secretary on intelligent transportation system (ITS) initiatives. The agency specifically seeks representatives from local highway departments; state, local, and regional transit agencies; state, local, and regional wildfire, land use, and resource management agencies; metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs); and national, state, and local transportation agencies and associations. DOT will accept nominations until March 16, 2026. Congress * Yesterday, bipartisan leaders of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and House Armed Services Committee released <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c 22fe2ef2a8361&id=7fca5d07e3&e=850008f825> a new measure to address factors that contributed to the fatal crash between a commercial airliner and Black Hawk helicopter over the Potomac River. The Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency (ALERT) Act of 2026 <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=40ffb88dda&e=850008f825> is intended to address all 50 recommendations outlined by NTSB and serve as a “thorough and holistic legislative solution to improve U.S. aviation safety,” according to a press release. See a section-by-section summary <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=50b12147ca&e=850008f825> of the measure. * It is unclear how the release of the House bill will impact the chamber’s scheduled consideration of the Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform (ROTOR) Act (S. 2503) next week. The ROTOR Act is sponsored by Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Chair Ted Cruz and Ranking Member Maria Cantwell and was passed by the Senate in December. During a hearing <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=bb41fde014&e=850008f825> last week, National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Chair Jennifer Homendy urged Congress to swiftly approve the legislation, arguing that it would assist greatly in preventing similar accidents in the future. * The House Science, Space, and Technology Subcommittee on Research and Technology convened a hearing <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=dc888210f3&e=8 50008f825> to discuss goals for U.S. surface transportation research. In his opening statement <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=7603784c4a&e=850008f 825> , Subcommittee Chair Jay Obernolte noted that the Subcommittee will play a role in developing transportation research provisions in the next surface transportation reauthorization and argued that Congress should advance research into transportation system vulnerabilities, artificial intelligence (AI), and emerging technologies such as digital infrastructure and autonomous vehicles (AVs). * Earlier this week, California Representatives Lateefah Simon and Sara Jacobs introduced <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=35ddae0328&e=850008f825> the Connecting Communities Through Transit Planning Act (H.R. 7298 <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=f439bf8a61&e=850008f825> ). The legislation would rename the Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Planning administered by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) as the Grant Program for TOD Planning and authorize $375 million for the program from Fiscal Years (FY) 2027 to 2031. It would amend the program to further support predevelopment activities and incentivize housing projects near transit corridors. There is currently no Senate companion, but other recent bills such as the Build Housing, Unlock Benefits and Services (HUBS) Act (H.R. 7062 / S. 3636) have similar goals for TOD and housing. <https://maassets.higherlogic.com/image/APTA/Executive_Action_Update_650x200_Final_3009955.png> Impacts of Executive Actions on Public Transportation: Since January 20, President Trump has issued almost 100 Executive Orders, Memoranda, and Proclamations to carry out his Administration’s policy goals and agenda. Many of these directives, together with U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) actions, directly impact the public transportation industry. These Executive Orders and other directives pause some transportation funding; terminate diversity, equity, and inclusion programs; impose new tariffs; and establish priorities for DOT competitive grants. APTA’s Executive and Regulatory Actions Tracker <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=d190ca9c9f&e=850008f825> provides real-time updates and summaries regarding the President’s Executive Orders and other Administration actions that impact the public transportation industry. <https://gallery.mailchimp.com/6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361/images/ea436c8d-6255-4572-b705-ffd9193ee521.png> Transit Job of the Week ________________________________ Chief of Staff Intercity Transit Salary Range: $148,657.60 - $200,740.80 We are seeking an exceptional Chief of Staff (COS) to serve as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to the General Manager (GM). This newly created role offers a unique opportunity to advance the Agency's mission and vision by promoting a unified framework for colleagues at all levels to understand their role in shaping the present and future success of Intercity Transit. The COS will play a pivotal role in supporting the development and sustainability of our robust, inclusive transit system that meets the evolving needs of our community. Honoring the knowledge and experiences of employees as the foundation of organizational success, the COS will foster alignment, collaboration, and informed decision-making across the Agency to advance the Board’s strategic priorities. As a key liaison between the GM, internal and external stakeholders, the COS will provide strategic insight, thoughtful counsel, and change management leadership to ensure the successful implementation of agency-wide initiatives. <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=f4382f115d&e=850008f825> ________________________________ ________________________________ WSTA Jobs Board: WSTA offers a comprehensive clearinghouse for transit jobs across the state. Use our website to see the latest job postings. <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=aeca62fed4&e=850008f825> If you are a transit agency and have an opening - please use the submit button on the website. Attention Transit Vendors Please sign up for the WSTA Vendor Email Distribution List to be the first to know. <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=d8436e3515&e=850008f825> *If you are not a vendor please do not sign up <https://gallery.mailchimp.com/6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361/images/1877cd28-850f-4d18-987c-7fcdc524d617.png> <https://gallery.mailchimp.com/6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361/images/16fd6fee-3218-4d70-b1fe-2056df0f1434.gif> WSTA pays an annual membership to the Municipal Research and Services Center (MRSC), which allows our Transit Agency members access to their services. Check out what is new with MRSC. Available for WSTA Transit Members: Ask MRSC - Ask MRSC Archives <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=8cc9f8c5cd&e=850008f825> ________________________________ Ask Transit WSTA's partn <https://gallery.mailchimp.com/6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361/images/d4f5e03c-25b5-4812-8415-e6065dfea42a.png> er, the Washington State Transit Insurance Pool (WSTIP), provides an "Ask Transit" tool, which allows agency employees to ask a question, and staff will work to research that question and respond back. . Click Here to Ask Transit <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=97cbf5360c&e=850008f825> <https://gallery.mailchimp.com/6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361/images/fb82d603-27ab-431a-ac10-5225f4a43f6c.png> * Tap-to-pay options expanding for Puget Sound commuters using light rail, buses <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=e3bebe7d3d&e=850008f825> . 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Westside Seattle * Seattle Superbowl Victory Parade Spurs Ridership Records for Transit and Scootershare <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=3ae76b871f&e=850008f825> . The Urbanist * STA double-decker buses return to Spokane streets with new safety measures <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=6f67e7cb55&e=850008f825> . KXLY * Sound Transit ‘Building Blocks’ Set Stage for Major Decisions this Spring <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=29e6331c88&e=850008f825> . The Urbanist * Opinion: Pierce County Must Run a Transit Ballot Measure in 2026 <https://watransit.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c70c3a1d76c22fe2ef2a8361&id=2a0b3e26d4&e=850008f825> . 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