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APTA Smart Guide: Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act

APTA Smart Guide: Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act2023-05-17T14:28:01-04:00

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) (P.L. 117-58), commonly referred to as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), makes historic investments in our nation’s public transportation infrastructure that will shape our future for decades to come. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provides more than $108 billion for public transit and $102 billion for commuter rail, Amtrak, other high-performance passenger rail, and freight rail over the next five years. These bold investments in public transportation will help our communities and nation tackle climate change, advance equity, meet growing and evolving mobility demands, and create jobs. With enactment of the IIJA, the public transportation industry is uniquely positioned to address these challenges head on.

APTA’s Smart Guide to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provides information and resources to aid members in navigating the many aspects of this new law. It includes APTA’s summaries, funding and formula apportionment tables, and detailed section-by-section analyses of the public transit, passenger rail, Buy America, and other important titles of the IIJA. It also includes U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) formula apportionments, guidance, memoranda, regulations, and competitive grant opportunities. We continuously update the Smart Guide as more information about the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and DOT grant opportunities becomes available.

New Resources2023-06-02T14:23:52-04:00

APTA Fact Book (2022)

APTA Fact Book Infographic (2022)

U.S. DOT NOFO Schedule for 2023 (05.31.2023)

FTA National Public Transportation Safety Plan Request For Comments (05.31.2023)

U.S. DOT Equitable Transportation Community Explorer

FTA Passenger Ferry Grant Program and Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program NOFO (05.18.2023)

U.S. DOT Urban Electric Mobility Toolkit – Preview (05.17.2023)

USDA Empowering Rural America Program NOFO (05.16.2023)

USDA Powering Affordable Clean Energy Program NOFO (05.16.2023)

EPA Notice of Development of Guidance for Zero-Emission Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles, Port Equipment, and Fueling Infrastructure Deployment Request for Information (05.08.2023)

FTA NPRM Public Transportation Agency Safety Plans (04.26.2023)

FHWA Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and CostSaving Transportation (PROTECT) Grant NOFO (04.21.2023)

U.S. DOT Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Webinar Series

U.S. DOT Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant NOFO (04.12.2023)

FTA Tribal Transit Grant NOFO Webinar Presentation (04.20.2023)

FTA Tribal Transit Grant NOFO (03.28.2023)

FRA Notice on Advancing High-Speed Rail Projects Through Domestic Sourcing Plans and Buy America Compliance (03.22.2023)

APTA Legislative Conference (03.12-14.2023)

APTA THUD Appropriations Talking Points (03.13.2023)

APTA Executive Summary IIJA Build America Buy America Act (03.08.2023)

APTA Legislative Update (03.03.2023)

Policy Brief Public Transit Ridership (03.06.2023)

FTA Final Notice for National Transit Database Reporting Changes and Clarifications (03.03.2023)

APTA BRIEF RAISE Program (02.28.2023)

White House BIL State Fact Sheets (02.2023)

U.S. DOT Equitable Transportation Community Explorer Tool and Index Methodology Request for Information (02.21.2023)

FHWA Notice of Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers (02.21.2023)

OMB Proposed Guidance of the Build America, Buy America Act provisions of the IIJA (02.09.2023)

FRA Corridor Identification and Development Program NOFO Extension (02.07.2023)

FRA Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Program NOFO Extension (02.03.2023)

U.S. DOT RAISE Grant NOFO (02.03.2023)

FTA Notice of Proposed Updates to Joint Development Circular and Guidance (01.30.2023)

U.S. DOT Notice of Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Construction Materials for Certain Contracts and Solicitations (01.30.2023)

FTA Low-No and Bus Competitive Grant NOFO (01.27.2023)

FTA Notice Final Initial Guidance for Capital Investment Grants Program (01.12.2023)

FTA Final Initial Guidance for Capital Investment Grants Program (01.12.2023)

FTA Final Initial Guidance for Capital Investment Grants Program Response to Comments (01.12.2023)

FTA Areas of Persistent Poverty Program NOFO (01.09.2023)

FRA Notice of Final Guidance on Development and Implementation of Railroad Capital Projects (01.12.2023)

FHWA National Culvert Removal, Replacement, and Restoration Grant NOFO (12.21.2022)

APTA FY 2023 THUD Public Transit Funding Table (12.20.2022)

APTA FY 2023 THUD Passenger Rail Funding Table (12.20.2022)

FRA Federal-State Partnership Northeast Corridor Intercity Passenger Rail Program NOFO (12.27.2022)

FRA Corridor Identification and Development Program Solicitation Notice of Corridor Proposals and NOFO (12.20.2022)

U.S. DOT FY 2023 RAISE Grant Webinar Series

FRA Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Program NOFO (12.07.2022)

U.S. DOT Notice of Proposed Buy America Waiver for De Minimis Costs, Small Grants, and Minor Components Request for Comments (11.15.2022)

U.S. DOT Notice of Proposed Buy America Waiver for Certain Contracts and Solicitations Request for Comments (11.15.2022)

U.S. DOT Navigator

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IIJA Summaries, Webinars & Presentations2023-06-02T14:24:55-04:00

APTA
APTA Legislative Conference (03.12-14.2023)

APTA Executive Summary IIJA Build America Buy America Act (03.08.2023)

APTA Legislative Update (03.03.2023)

APTA Zero-Emission Bus Transition Plans (02.15.2022)

APTA CIG Project Pipeline Dashboard


White House
White House BIL Webpage

White House BIL Guidebook (05.2022)

White House BIL State Fact Sheets (02.2023)

White House Action Plan to Accelerate Infrastructure (10.2022)

Infrastructure Implementation Task Force Letter on BIL Implementation (01.04.2022)

Fact Sheet: Executive Order Establishing Priorities and Task Force for Implementation of the BIL (11.15.2021)

Executive Order 14502 on Implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) (11.15.2021)


U.S. Department of Transportation
U.S. DOT Equitable Transportation Community Explorer

U.S. DOT Urban Electric Mobility Toolkit – Preview (05.17.2023)

U.S. DOT Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Webinar Series

U.S. DOT FY 2023 RAISE Grant Webinar Series Presentations

U.S. DOT Justice40 Tool and Index Update Webinar Presentation (02.24.2023)

U.S. DOT Preparing for Upcoming DOT Discretionary Grant Opportunities Webinar Presentation (02.08.2023)

The U.S. National Blueprint For Transportation Decarbonization: A Joint Strategy to Transform Transportation Report (01.2023)

The U.S. National Blueprint For Transportation Decarbonization: A Joint Strategy to Transform Transportation Fact Sheet (01.2023)

U.S. DOT Thriving Communities Capacity Builder Program Overview for Prospective Technical Assistance Providers Webinar Presentation (10.19.2022)

U.S. DOT Thriving Communities Program Communities Program Overview for Prospective Technical Assistance Recipients Webinar Presentation (10.13.2022)

U.S. DOT Promising Practices for Meaningful Public Involvement in Transportation Decision-Making (10.13.2022)

U.S. DOT SMART Grant Webinar Presentation (09.29.2022)

U.S. DOT Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Webinar Series (05.04.2022)

U.S. DOT RAISE Grant Presentation (02.16.2022)

U.S. DOT State-by-State Fact Sheets (11.18.2021)

U.S  DOT Build America Bureau Presentation (03.13.2022)


Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
FTA BIL Webpage

FTA Tribal Transit Grant NOFO Webinar Presentation (04.20.2023)

FTA Low-No and Bus Competitive Grant Programs Webinar Presentation (02.2023)

FTA Waiver of Buy America Requirement for Construction Materials Webinar Recording (02.07.2023)

FTA Rail Vehicle Replacement Program Grant Informational Presentation (11.03.2022)

FTA Capital Investment Grants and Expedited Project Delivery Pilot Program Workshop Presentation (10.13.2022)

FTA ADAS and Automated Transit Bus Demonstration NOFO Webinar Recording (10.06.2022)

FTA All Stations Accessibility Program NOFO Webinar Presentation (08.11.2022)

FTA BIL Safety Initiatives Presentation (03.13.2022)

FTA PTASP Safety Requirements Webinar Recording (03.01.2022)

FTA Low-No Emission Grant Webinar Recording (03.17.2022)

FTA BIL Presentation (01.07.2022)

FTA BIL Webinar Recording (01.07.2022)

FTA Program Fact Sheets


Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
FRA BIL Webpage

FRA Federal-State Partnership Northeast Corridor Intercity Passenger Rail NOFO Webinar Presentation (01.12.2023)

FRA Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Program NOFO Webinar Presentation (12.15.2022)

FRA Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Grant Program Presentation (09.15.2022)

FRA Railroad Grade Crossing Elimination Grant Program Presentation (07.14.2022)

FRA Railroad Capital Project Guidance Presentation (07.14.2022)

FRA BIL Presentation (12.03.2021)

FRA Corridor Identification and Development Presentation (02.24.2022)

FRA Railroad Grade Crossing Elimination & Safety Improvements Presentation (03.16.2022)

FRA Program Fact Sheets

FRA BIL Safety Fact Sheet (03.2022)


Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
FHWA BIL Webpage

FHWA BIL Presentation (11.2021)

FHWA Program Fact Sheets

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IIJA Funding Tables2023-01-06T13:21:39-05:00
IIJA Formula Apportionment Tables2023-05-24T15:21:53-04:00
IIJA Notices of Funding Opportunities and Expressions of Interest2023-06-02T14:26:02-04:00

U.S. Department of Transportation
U.S. DOT NOFO Schedule for 2023 (05.31.2023)

U.S. DOT Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant NOFO (04.12.2023)

U.S. DOT NOFO Schedule for 2023 (05.04.2023)

U.S. DOT RAISE Grant NOFO (02.03.2023)

U.S. DOT Navigator

U.S. DOT Cooperative Agreements with Technical Assistance Providers for the Thriving Communities Grant NOFO (10.19.2022)

U.S. DOT Thriving Communities Program NOFO (10.06.2022)

U.S. DOT Reconnecting Communities Pilot Discretionary Grant Program (09.30.2022)

U.S. DOT SMART Grant NOFO (09.23.2022)

U.S. DOT Safe Streets and Roads For All (SS4A) Grant NOFO Grant Amendment (08.01.2022)

U.S. DOT University Transportation Centers Program Grant NOFO (05.25.2022)

U.S. DOT Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant NOFO (05.24.2022)

U.S. DOT Multimodal Project Competitive Grant NOFO (03.25.2022)

U.S. DOT RAISE Grant NOFO (03.22.2022)

U.S. DOT RAISE Grant NOFO Amendment Summary (03.22.2022)


Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
FTA Passenger Ferry Grant Program and Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program NOFO (05.18.2023)

FTA Tribal Transit Grant NOFO (03.28.2023)

FTA Low-No and Bus Competitive Grant NOFO (01.27.2023)

FTA Areas of Persistent Poverty Program NOFO (01.09.2023)

FTA Rail Vehicle Replacement Program Grant NOFO (10.12.2022)

FTA ADAS and Automated Transit Bus Demonstration Grant NOFO (09.22.2022)

FTA All Stations Accessibility Program NOFO (07.27.2022)

FTA Passenger Ferry Grant Program, Electric or Low-Emitting Ferry Pilot Program, and Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program NOFO (07.11.2022)

FTA Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented Development Planning Grant NOFO (05.26.2022)

FTA Low-No and Bus Competitive Grant NOFO (03.04.2022)

FTA Tribal Transit Grant NOFO (02.16.2022)


Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
FRA Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Program NOFO Extension (02.03.2023)

FRA Federal-State Partnership Northeast Corridor Intercity Passenger Rail Program NOFO (12.27.2022)

FRA Corridor Identification and Development Program NOFO Extension (02.07.2023)

FRA Corridor Identification and Development Program Solicitation Notice of Corridor Proposals and NOFO (12.20.2022)

FRA Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Program NOFO (12.07.2022)

FRA Notice of Extension for Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program NOFO (09.22.2022)

FRA Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Program NOFO (09.02.2022)

FRA Railroad Crossing Elimination Program NOFO (07.06.2022)

FRA IIJA Passenger Rail Corridor Program Request for Expressions of Interest (05.13.2022)


Maritime Administration (MARAD)
MARAD America’s Marine Highway Grant NOFO (04.26.2022)


Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
FHWA Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and CostSaving Transportation (PROTECT) Grant NOFO (04.21.2023)

FHWA National Culvert Removal, Replacement, and Restoration Grant NOFO (12.21.2022)

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IIJA Competitive Grant Awards2023-04-05T17:08:58-04:00
IIJA Public Law, U.S. Code & APTA Section-by-Section Analyses2022-09-02T11:37:59-04:00
IIJA Memoranda, Guidance & Regulations2023-05-24T14:23:07-04:00

APTA
APTA Response to U.S. DOT Build America, Buy America Construction Materials Contracts Waiver (11.19.2022)

APTA Response to U.S. DOT on Build America, Buy America Construction Materials De Minimis Waiver (11.19.2022)

Coalition Response to U.S. DOT on Buy America Waivers for Construction Materials (11.18.2022)

APTA Response to FHWA NPRM on GHG Emission Measures (10.13.2022)

APTA Response to FTA National Transit Database Reporting Changes and Clarifications (09.06.2022)

APTA Fact Sheet on IIJA Build America, Buy America Act (10.01.2022)

APTA Response to FRA Proposed Guidance on Development and Implementation of Railroad Capital Projects (08.12.2022)

APTA Coalition Letter to OMB on IIJA Buy America Implementation (06.21.2022)

APTA Letter to FTA on IIJA PTASP Safety Requirements (06.07.2022)

APTA Response to U.S. DOT Transportation Disadvantaged Communities Mapping Tool (05.20.2022)

APTA Response to FTA Capital Investment Grant Initial Guidance (04.14.2022)

APTA Response to U.S. DOT Proposed Temporary Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Construction Materials (05.13.2022)

APTA Coalition Letter to OMB on IIJA Buy America Implementation (03.22.2022)


White House
White House Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (11.22.2022)

OMB Proposed Guidance of the Build America, Buy America Act provisions of the IIJA (02.09.2023)

White House Guidance on Action Plan for Federal Environmental Reviews and Permitting Processes (05.11.2022)

OMB Memorandum on IIJA Build America, Buy America Act Initial Implementation Guidance (04.18.2022)

OMB Memorandum on IIJA Build America, Buy America Provisions (12.20.2021)

CEQ Final Rule on National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions (04.20.2022)

OMB Memorandum on Justice40 Interim Guidance (07.20.2021)


U.S. Department of Transportation
U.S. DOT Notice of Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Construction Materials for Certain Contracts and Solicitations (01.30.2023)

U.S. DOT Notice of Proposed Buy America Waiver for De Minimis Costs, Small Grants, and Minor Components Request for Comment (11.15.2022)

U.S. DOT Notice of Proposed Buy America Waiver for Certain Contracts and Solicitations Request for Comment (11.15.2022)

U.S. DOT Notice of Proposed Temporary Waiver of Buy America Requirements for the SMART Grants Program Request for Comment (10.07.2022)

U.S. DOT Notice of Extension of Comment Period for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program Implementation Modifications (09.01.2022)

U.S. DOT NPRM Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program Implementation Modifications (07.21.2022)

U.S. DOT Notice for Temporary Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Construction Materials (05.25.2022)

U.S. DOT Proposed Temporary Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Construction Materials Request for Comment (04.28.2022)

U.S. DOT IIJA Build America, Buy America Report (02.07.2022)

U.S. DOT Resource For Flexible Funding For Transit Access Programs

U.S. DOT Tool to Identify Areas of Persistent Poverty & Historically Disadvantaged Communities (01.28.2022)

U.S. DOT Equity Action Plan (01.2022)

U.S. DOT & U.S. DOL MOU on Creating Jobs with Free Choice to Form Union (02.07.2022)


Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
FTA NPRM Public Transportation Agency Safety Plans (04.26.2023)

FTA PTASP FAQs for New Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Requirements (04.14.2023)

FTA Final Notice for National Transit Database Reporting Changes and Clarifications (03.03.2023)

FTA Notice of Proposed Updates to Joint Development Circular and Guidance (01.30.2023)

FTA Notice Final Initial Guidance for Capital Investment Grants Program (01.12.2023)

FTA Final Initial Guidance for Capital Investment Grants Program (01.12.2023)

FTA Final Initial Guidance for Capital Investment Grants Program Response to Comments (01.12.2023)

FTA Notice for National Transit Database Safety and Security Reporting Changes and Clarifications Request for Comment (07.15.2022)

FTA Notice for National Transit Database Reporting Changes and Clarifications Request for Comment (07.07.2022).

FTA Initial Guidance Proposals for the Capital Investment Grants Program (03.15.2022)

FTA Dear Colleague Letter on Capital Investment Grants (01.12.2022)

FTA Dear Colleague Letter on Zero-Emission Fleet Transition Plans (12.1.2021)

FTA Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Transit Projects: Programmatic Assessment (01.2017)

FTA Dear Colleague Letter on PTASP Safety Requirements (02.17.2022)

FTA IIJA Notice Rescinding Construction Hiring Pilot Program (02.10.2022)

FTA & FHWA Letter on Planning Emphasis Areas for Planning and Research Work Programs (12.30.2021)


Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
FRA Notice on Advancing High-Speed Rail Projects Through Domestic Sourcing Plans and Buy America Compliance (03.22.2023)

FRA Notice of Final Guidance on Development and Implementation of Railroad Capital Projects (01.12.2023)

FRA Notice of Availability For Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Program: Northeast Corridor Project Inventory (11.15.2022)

FRA Letter to Industry Leaders on IIJA Speed Limit Action Plan Requirements (09.30.2022)

FRA NPRM Train Crew Size Safety Requirements (07.28.2022)

FRA Proposed Guidance on Development and Implementation of Railroad Capital Projects (06.28.2022)

FRA Proposed Approach to Northeast Corridor Project Inventory (06.24.2022)

FRA Proposed Guidance on Protective Arrangements for Railroad Employees (03.04.2022)


Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
FHWA Notice of Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers (02.21.2023)

FHWA Memorandum on Complete Streets Planning Activities (01.05.2023)

FHWA NPRM National Performance Management Measures; Greenhouse Gas Emissions Measure (07.15.2022)

FHWA NPRM National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program (06.22.2022)

FHWA Guidance on Carbon Reduction Program Implementation (04.21.2022)

FHWA Memorandum on Policy on Using BIL Resources (12.16.2021)

FHWA IIJA HSIP Eligibility Guidance Memorandum (02.02.2022)

FHWA IIJA Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Guidance (02.10.2022)

FHWA & FTA Letter on Planning Emphasis Areas for Planning and Research Work Programs (12.30.2021)


Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCA)
FMCSA ANPRM State Inspection Programs For Passenger-Carrier Vehicles Request For Comment (05.10.2022)


U.S. Department of Labor
U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon Act Updates Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (03.18.2022)


U.S. Department of Energy
U.S. DOE Proposed Guidance on Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Program (09.28.2022)

U.S. DOE MOU between the Departments of Energy, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and the Environmental Protection Agency on Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions (09.15.2022)

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IIJA Requests for Information2023-06-02T14:27:03-04:00

APTA
APTA Response to U.S. DOT Thriving Communities Initiative Request for Information (08.26.2022)

APTA Response to U.S. DOT Build America, Buy America Construction Materials Request for Information (08.18.2022)

APTA Response to OMB Build America, Buy America Act Request for Information (06.06.2022)

APTA Response to FRA IIJA Passenger Rail Corridor Request for Information (03.15.2022)

APTA Response to FTA Capital Investment Grant Request for Information (10.13.2021)


White House
OMB Notice of Extension of Comment Period for Build America, Buy America Act Request for Information (05.26.2022)

OMB IIJA Build America, Buy America Act Notice of Listening Sessions and Request for Information (04.21.2022)

CEQ Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool Request for Information (02.23.2022)


U.S. Department of Transportation
U.S. DOT Equitable Transportation Community Explorer Tool and Index Methodology Request for Information (02.21.2023)

U.S. DOT Thriving Communities Initiative Request for Information (08.05.2022)

U.S. DOT Build America, Buy America Construction Materials Request for Information (07.28.2022)

U.S. DOT Proposed Temporary Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Construction Materials Request for Comments (04.28.2022)

US DOT Non-Traditional and Emerging Transportation Technology Council Request for Comment (03.09.2022)

U.S. DOT Buy America Request for Information (11.24.2021)


Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
FTA National Public Transportation Safety Plan Request For Comments (05.31.2023)

FTA Capital Investment Grant Request for Information (07.15.2021)


Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
FRA IIJA Interstate Rail Compacts Program Request for Information (08.19.2022)

FRA IIJA Passenger Rail Corridor Identification and Development Program Request for Information (02.07.2022)


Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
FHWA Proposed Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers Request for Comments (08.31.2022)

FHWA Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act Request for Information (12.01.2021)

FHWA Development of Guidance for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Request for Comment (11.29.2021)


U.S. Department of Energy
U.S. DOE Collection, Transportation, Sorting, Processing and Second Life Applications for End-of-Life Lithium Ion Batteries Request for Information (09.13.2022)

U.S. DOE Clean Hydrogen Manufacturing Request for Information (02.16.2022)

U.S. DOE Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs Request for Information (02.16.2022)


U.S. Department of the Treasury
Treasury Opportunities and Challenges in Federal Community Investment Programs Request for Information (10.04.2022)

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IRA Summaries, Webinars & Presentations2023-05-17T13:53:58-04:00
IRA Notices of Funding Opportunities & Expressions of Interest2023-05-17T14:01:37-04:00
IRA Memoranda, Guidance & Regulation2023-05-17T14:12:55-04:00
IRA Requests for Information2023-05-17T14:13:06-04:00
Advocacy Tools2023-05-17T14:25:58-04:00
Media Coverage and Social Media Assets2023-05-17T14:27:28-04:00
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