NC0059366_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018

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STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Part I - INSPECTION OF PROPOSED WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT SITE
1. a. Place visited:. Balsom Residence
b. Mailing Address: 4813 Jamee Drive
Gastonia, North Carolina 28052
2. Date of Investigation: 6/20/84 Date of Report: 6/27/84
3. By: Michael L. Parker, Environmental Engineering Tech.. III A01
4. a. Person contacted: Mr. Kenneth Balsam 11
b. Phone No.: [phone]
5. Directions to site: Travel south from Gastonia on U. S. Highway 321
approximately 0.8 mile. Turn left onto.S. R. 2412 (Little Mt. Rd.).
Travel approximately 1.0 mile and turn right on S. R. 282-7 (Amy
Acres Rd.). Travel 0.1 mile and turn left out S. R. 2825 (Jamee
Drive). Site is on left after traveling approximately.0.2 mile on
Jamee Drive.
6. a. The coordinates to the proposed point of effluent discharge are:
Latitude: 35012'02"
Longitude: 81011`41"
b. USGS Quad No.: G14NW (see attached map)
7. Size (land available for expansion and upgrading): There is adequate
area available for the construction of approved wastewater treatment
facilities (approximately„!2 acre).
8. Topography: Sloping toward the receiving stream at a -rate of 3-6%.
9. Location of nearest dwelling: Several -within 1000 feet of the proposed
facilities site.
10. Receiving Stream: Unnamed tributary to Crowders Creek
a. Classification: C
b. Minimum 7-Day, 10-Year discharge at site: 0 cfs
c. River Basin and Sub -Basin No.: Catawba 03-08-37
Part II - DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED TREATMENT FACILITIES_
1. Proposed Facilities: Applicant plans to construct a septic tank/
sand filter system followed by chlorination which will eliminate his
existing failing nitrification system. The treatment units would
consist of the existing septic tank, followed by a lined subsurface
sand filter and a chlorine contact basin.

Page Two
The applicant's next door neighbor currently operates a system identical
to the above. The discharge for both facilities would be in the exact
same place, therefore, the applicant could possibly utilize his
neighbor's chlorine contact chamber as part of his own system provided
the combined discharges are held for the necessary 30 minute detention
period. Plans and specifications submittdd-for this project should
denote this stipulation.
Part III - RECONIMNDATIONS AND/OR SPECIAL CONDITIONS
It is recommended that an NPDES Permit be issued for this proposed
discharge.
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPT. OF -NATURAL -RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
NATIONAL POLLUTANT. -DISCHARGE. ELIMINATION SYSTEM APPLICATION NUMBER
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT'TO DISCHARGE.. -.SHORT FORM D FOR
USAGENCY DATE RECEIVED
G� y' To be fixed only by services, wholesale and retail trade,
_ and other commercial establishments.'including,vessels
YEAR MO, DAY
+►Do not attempt.to- complete this: .form without,.reading the accompanying instructions
Please print or -type .'
1.,Name, address, and telephone number of facility producing discharge
A.. Name Kenneth H. Balsom
B. Street `address 13. J�amee rive, „
C. City Gastonia D. State N. C.
E. County Gaston F; ZIP 28052
G. Telephone No. 704' 865-40g8 -,
Area.'.
Code
(Leave' blank)
3. Number of employees Not .applicable:' This application -is for a residentialhouse.
4. Nature of -business
5.'(a) Check here if discharge occurs'al.l year{], or
(b),C,heck the.month(s) discharge occurs:.'
1; a January ,. .. 2. o February 3. o March Cc April 6. G May
6. a June.. 7. o July 8. o August 9.o September 10. a October
-
" .11. o November.. 12. a December .
(c) How many days per week::
).. o f 2..,0 2-3 3.0 4-5 4za
6. Types of waste water- discharged to'surface waters only (check as applicable)
Flow, gallons per operating day
Volume treated before
discharging (percent)
Discharge: per
operating day
0.1-999
1000-4999
50004999
10,000-
50,000
None
0.1-
65-
95-
49,999
or more.
29.9
1..30-
64.9
94.9
100
(1)...
'(2))
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(4).
(5)..
(6)
(7)
(8) ,
(9) "
(10)
A.' SAni tary,"dai ly
average
8. Cooling water. etc.,
daily average,
C.'Other dfscharge(s).
' ,.,4
daily average;
Specify.
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D..Maximum per operat- --
ing day for combined
discharge (all ,types.)

1;.If any of the types 'of waste identified' in item 6, either treated or un-
treated, are.discharged,to places other than surface waters, check below
as applicable.
Waste water;is'discharged to: 0.1-999 1000-4999 5000-9999
(1) (2) 0i
A,. Municipal Sewer• ystem
II. Ihulrrgrnuiul well 1
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C. Septic '.tan* k..
D. 'Evaporation.l.ag6on or pond
E. Other, .spe.c'i;y:.`..
9. Number of separate discharge points:,.
A.:q 1 B. 0 2-3 C. o 4-5 D, 0 6 or more
Tributaries of Crowders Creek
9. Name • of -receiving water or'waters
10. Ooes:your discharge contain or is it possible if discharge to contain
one or more :of,the.following substances dd as a result of•your operations,
activities.' or processes: ammonia, cyanide, aluminum, beryllium, cadmium,
chromium,•copper, lead. mercur , nickel, selenium, zinc, phenols, ofl•and
grease, and chlorine''(residual�.
A. O yes - D..» no
I: certify that 'I -am familiar with the information contained .in the application and that to the best of -my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and„ £'
accurate..:.
Printed Name:of Person'Signing
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Title:
Date Application Signed
Si9 nae.of. Applicant
North Carolina" General Statute 143-215�6(b)(2)" rovides that: Any person who knowingly makes''
any.false.statement.representation, or. -certification in any application,'record, report, place,
or other document files or required to be maintained under Article.21 or regulations of•the
Environmental Management Commission or -who falsifies, tampers with,
implementing that Article, or.w
or knowly renders inaccurate any, recording or monitorigg•device or method required. to be.
operated,.ormaintained under' Article;.2},,;<o=.. regulaiiosis;.bf the Environmental Management. Commission
implementing that' Article, skial3 `b gti : ty-�f' a' misdemeanor punishable by a •fine not to exceed
$10,000, or by imprisonment''riot to exceed six months,•or by.both. (18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provide
a punishment•by a fine of"not-more than $10,000 or.imprisonment not store than,5 years, or both,
for a.similar offense.):

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GASTONIA SOUTH

FACILITY NAME
TYPE OF WASTE
COUNTY
REGIONAL_ OFFICE
RECEIVING STREAM
7010 1 0 CFS
DRAINAGE AREA
REQUEST NO. « 950
WASTEL.OAD ALLOCATION APPROVAL FORM
BALSAM RESIDENCE
« DOMESTIC
GASTON
MOORESVILLE
« UT-CROWDERS CREEK
W7010 «« 0
« .15 S Q .II�tI .
REOUESTOR « L.ARRY COBL. E
SUBBASIN « 030837
CFS 3002 « CFS
STREAM CLASS «C
RECOMMENDED EFFLUENT LIMITS
WASTE=FLOW(S)
(MGD)
. .0006
.BOD-5
(MG/L)
1.8
24
NH3-N
(MG/L_)
« 8
19
D.O.
(MG/ L)
b
b
PH
(SU)
« 6 -8 .5
6-8. 5
FECAL COLIFORM
(/100ML)«
1000
1000
TSS'
(MG/L)
30
30
SUMMER AND WINTER LIMITS
RESPEGTIVEL.Y.
FACILITY IS « PROPOSED (✓) EXISTING ( ) NEW ( 7
LIMITS ARE ; REVIS.T.ON ( ) CONFIRMATION ( ) OF THOSE PREVIOUSLY ISSUER
REVIEWED AND RECOMMENDED BY:
MODELER
SUPERVISORYMODELING GROUP
REGIONAL SUPERVISOR
F'ERM.T.T.. MANAGER
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d4 North Carolina Department of Natural
Resources &Communi Development
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James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor James A. Summers, Secretary
July 5, 1984
Mr.. Kenneth H. Balsom
4813 James Drive
Gastonia, NC 28052
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Dear Mr. Bals'i4iL
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In accorr aricea" wiii h - our application for discharge permit received
May 22,_1984, wee �Eorwarding herewith the subject State - NPDES permit.
This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General
Statute 1,A3-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and
the.U. S. Environmental Protection Agency dated December 6, 1983.
DIVISION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT
Robert F. Helms
Director
Telephone [phone]
Subject: Permit No. NCO059366
Balsom (Kenneth H.) Residence
Gaston County
If any parts, requirements,'or limitations contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing before a
hearing officer upon written demand to the Director within 30 days following
receipt of this permit, identifying the specific issues to be contended.- Unless
such demand is made, this permit shall be final and binding.
Please take notice that this permit.is not transferable. Part II,. B.2.
addresses the requirements to be followed in case of change in ownership or
control of this discharge.
This permit.does not affect the legal requirement. -to obtain other permits
which may be required by the Division of Environmental Management. If you
have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Ms. Helen S. Fowler,
at telephone number 919/733-5083.
Sincerely yours,
ORIGINAL SIGNED M
A. PRESION .HOW" 'J%
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Robert F. Helms
cc: Mr. Jim Patrick., --EPA
Mooresw311L Reg ona-1'_Superv_aor-D
POL: LI TI N ,'"';SIC id ENTi ON PAYS
P. 0. Box 27687 Raleigh, N. C. 27611-7687
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
P E R M I T
To Discharge Wastewater Under the NATIONAL
POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1,
other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina
Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as
amended,
Mr. Kenneth H. Balsom .
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Balsom Residence
: NCSR 2825
Gaston County
to receiving waters designated an unnamed tributary _to Crowders:_Creek in the Catawba._..
River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
conditions set forth in Parts I, II, and III hereof.
This permit shall become effective July 5, 1984
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight
on June 30, 1969
Signed this day of July 5, 1984
M1 & I1
pRIGINAL SIGNED BY;
9* P.RESTpri HOWL R% `Jlta.
Robert F. Helms, Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental
Management Commission

Permit No. NC0059366
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Mr. Kenneth H. Balsom
is hereby authorized to:
1. Enter into a contract for construction of a wastewater treatment
facility, and
2. Make an outlet into an unnamed tributary to Crowders Creek, and
3. After receiving an Authorization to Construct from.the Division
of Environmental Management, construct and operate a wastewater .
treatment facility for the proposed residence to be located at
NCSR 2825 in Gaston County(See Part III, condition No. C_ of
this permit), and
4. Discharge from said treatment works into an unnamed tributary -.to...
Crowders Creek which is classified Class "C" waters. _

A. (1). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Final
During the period beginning on the effective date of the Permitand lasting until expiration,
the permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial number(s)001. '
Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristics
Discharge
Limitations
Monitoring
Requirements
K da
lbs days
Other -Units (Specify)
Measurement
Sample Sample.
Monthly Avg.
Weekly Avg.
Monthly AV9. weekly vg.
Frequency
Type Location
Flow
BOD, 5Day, 200C
NH as N
TSS
Fecal Coliform (geometric mean)
Dissolved Oxygen
600 GPD
18 mg/l
8 mg/l
30 mg/1
1000/100 ml
6.0 mg/l
27 mg/1
12 mg/l
45 mg/1
2000/100 ml
6.0 mg/l
["> CD pr n+
The OH shall not be less than 6.0-standard units nor greater than s.5 standard units andLn
shall be monitored n/a. M o
°'
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts. �,

PART I
"Act" used herein means the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, As
Amended.
"DEM" used herein means the Division of Environmental Management of
the Department of Natural Resources and Community Development.
"EMC" used herein means the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission.
Definitions
a. The monthly average, other than for fecal,coliform bacteria, is
the arithmetic mean of all the composite samples collected in a
one -month period. The monthly average for fecal coliform bacteria
is the geometric mean of samples collected in a one -month period.
b. The weekly average, other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the
arithmetic mean of all the composite samples collected during a
one -week period. The weekly average for fecal coliform bacteria
is the geometric mean of samples collected in a one -week period.
c. Flow, M3/day (MGD): The flow limit expressed in this permit is the
24-hour average flow, averaged monthly. It is determined as the
arithmetic mean of the total daily flows recorded during the calendar
month.
d. Arithmetic Mean: The arithmetic mean of any set of values is the
summation of the individual values divided by the number of indi-
vidual values.
e. Geometric Mean: The geometric mean of any set of values is the Nth
root of the product of the individual_ values where N is equal to the
number of individual values. The geometric mean is equivalent to
the antilog of the arithmetic mean of the logarithms of the indi-
vidual values. For purposes of calculating the geometric mean,
values of zero (0) shall be considered to be one (1).

PART II
A. MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall'be consistent with the terms
and conditions of this permit. The discharge of any pollutant
identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in
excess of that authorized shall constitute a violation of the
permit. Any anticipated facility expansions, production increases,
or process modifications which will result in new, different, or
increased discharges of pollutants must be reported by submission
of a new NPDES application or, if such changes will not violate the
effluent limitations specified in this permit, by notice to the DEM
of such changes. Following such notice, the permit may be modified
to specify and limit any pollutants not previously limited.
2. Facilities Operation
The permittee shall at all times maintain in good working order and
operate as efficiently as possible all treatment or control facili-
ties or systems installed or used by the permittee to achieve com-
pliance with the terms and conditions of this permit.
3. Adverse Impact.
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize any adverse
impact to navigable waters resulting from noncompliance with any
effluent limitations specified in this permit, including such accel-
erated or additional monitoring as necessary to determine the nature
and impact of the noncomplying discharge.
4. Bypassing
Any diversion from .or bypass of facilities necessary to maintain com-
pliance with the terms and conditions of this permit is prohibited,
except (i) where unavoidable to prevent loss of life or severe
property damage, or.(ii) where excessive storm drainage or runoff
would damage any facilities necessary for compliance with the
effluent limitations and prohibitions of this permit. The permittee
shall promptly notify the Water Quality Section of DEM in writing of
each such diversion or bypass.
5. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the
course of treatment or control of wastewaters shall be disposed of in
a manner such as to prevent any pollutant from such material from
entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United
States.

PART II
6. Power Failures
In order to maintain compliance with the effluent.limitations and
prohibitions of this permit, the permittee.shall either:
a. Provide an alternative power source sufficient to operate
the wastewater control facilities;
or, if such alternative power source is not in existence,
b. Halt, reduce, or otherwise control production and/or all dis-
charges from wastewater control facilities upon the reduction,
loss, or failure of the primary source of power to said waste-
water control facilities.
B. RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Right of Entry
The permittee shall allow the Director of the Division of Environ-
mental -Management, the Regional Administrator, and/or their author-
ized representatives,.upon the presentations of credentials:
a. To enter upon the permi.ttee's premises where an effluent
source is located or in which any records are required to
be kept under the terms and conditions of this permit; and
b. At reasonable times to have access to and copy any records
required to be kept under the terms and conditions of this
permit; to inspect any monitoring equipment or monitoring
method required in this permit; and to sample any discharge
of.pollutants.
2. Transfer of Ownership or Control
This permit is not transferable. In the event of any change in con-
trol or ownership of facilities from which the authorized discharge
emanates or is contemplated, the permittee shall notify the prospec-
tive owner or controller by letter of the existence of this permit
and of the need to obtain a permit in the name of the prospective
owner. A copy of the letter shall be forwarded to the Division of
Environmental Management.
3. Permit Modification
After notice and opportunity for a hearing pursuant to NCGS 143-215.1
(b)(2) and NCGS 143-215.1(e) respectively, this permit may be modi-
fied, suspended, or revoked in whole or in part during its term for
cause including, but not limited to, the following:

PART II
a. Violation of any terms or conditions of this permit;
b. Obtaining this permit by misrepresentation or failure to
disclose fully all relevant facts; or
c. A change in any condition that requires either a temporary
or permanent reduction or elimination of the authorized
discharge.
4. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as.provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II,
A-4) and "Power Failures (Part II, A-6), nothing in this permit
shall be construed to.relieve the permittee from civil or criminal
penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.6 or Section
309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319.
5. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in
either real or personal property, or any exclusive privileges, nor
does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of
personal rights, nor any infringement of Federal, State, or local.
laws or regulations.
6. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provision of
this permit, or the application of any provision of this permit to
any circumstance, is held invalid, the application of such provision
to other circumstances, and the remainder of this permit shall not
be affected thereby.
7. Expiration of Permit
Permittee is not authorized to discharge after theexpiration date.
In order to receive authorization to discharge beyond the expiration
date, the permittee shall submit such information, forms, and fees
as are required by the agency .authorized,to issue permits no later
than 180 days prior to the expiration date. Any discharge without
a permit after the expiration will subject the permittee to enforce-
ment procedures as provided. in NCGS 143-21.5.6 and 33 USC 1251 et seq..

PART III
A. PREVIOUS PERMITS,
All previous State water quality permits issued to this facility,
whether for construction or operation, or discharge, are hereby
revoked by issuance of this permit. The conditions, requirements,
terms, and provisions of this permit authorizing discharge under the
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System govern discharges
from this facility.
B. CONSTRUCTION
No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions thereto
shall be begun until Final Plans and Specifications have been submitted
to.the Division of Environmental Management and written approval and
Authorization to Construct have been issued. If no objections to Final
Plans and Specifications have been made by.the DEM.after 30 days follow—
ing receipt of the plans or issuance of this permit, whichever is latter,
the plans maybe considered approved and construction authorized.
C. SPECIAL CONDITIONS
1. The Permittee shall be.responsible for the following items regard-
ing the maintenance of the treatment system:
a. Septic, tanks shall be maintained at all times to prevent
seepage of sewage or effluents to the surface of the ground.
b. Septic tanks need routine maintenance and should be checked
at least yearly to determine if solids need to be removed
or other maintenance performed.
c. Contents removed from septic tanks shall be discharged into
an approved sewer system, buried or plowed under at an
approved, location -within 24 hours, or otherwise disposed of'
at a location and in a manner approved by the State or local
agency.
2, The permittee shall properly connect to. an operational publicly -
owned wastewater collection system within 180 days of its availability
to the site.

DIVISION OF
' �srnrEo ENVIRONMENTAL
North Carolina Department of Natural MANAGEMENT
Robert F. Helms
Resources & Cornrnunity Development Director
James S. IFJnt;°Jr�Goverrior:` L `= `'1' James A. Summers, Secretary Telephone [phone]
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August 1, 1984Vlu
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Mr. Kenneth H. Ba]��om�a
4813 Jamee Drive:;as�°sw-b
Gastonia, North Carolina 28052� li
SUBJECT: Permit No. NCO059366
Authorization to Construct
Kenneth H. Balsom, Owner
Single -Family Residence
Wastewater Treatment System
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Balsom:
A letter of request for Authorization to Construct was received July 2,
1984, by the Division and final plans and specifications for the subject
project have been reviewed and found to be satisfactory. Authorization is
hereby granted for the construction of a 600 GPD wastewater treatment facility
consisting of the addition of a distribution box, 270 S.F. subsurface sand
filter with dual distribution lines, chlorine contact tank, tablet -type
chlorinator, and.cascade aerator to the existing septic tank/drainfield
system serving the Kenneth Balsom Residence on Lot 11 in the Amy Acres
Subdivision. The existing drainfield is to remain in service with the new
subsurface sand filter receiving any excess flow and providing necessary
secondary treatment.
This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III
paragraph C of NPDES Permit No. NCO059366, issued July 5, 1984, and shall
be subject to revocation unless the wastewater treatment facilities are
constructed in accordance with the conditions and limitations specified in
Permit No. NCO059366.
The sludge generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed of
in accordance with G.S. 143-215.1 and in a manner approvable by the North
Carolina Division of Environmental Management.
The Mooresville Regional Office, telephone number 704/663-1699, shall
be notified at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of backfilling of the
installed subsurface filter system so that an in -place inspection can be
made of said system prior to backfilling. Such notification to the Regional
Supervisor shall be made during the normal office hours from 8:00 A.M. until
5:00 P.M. on Monday through Friday, excluding State Holidays.
Cont'd.
P. O. Box 27687 Raleigh, N. C. 27611-7687
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

Permit No. NCO059366
Authorization to Construct
August 1, 1984
In event the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily in meeting its
NPDES permit effluent limits, Mr. Kenneth D. Balsom, Owner shall take such
immediate corrective action as may be required by this Division, including
the construction of additional wastewater treatment and disposal facilities.
The sand media of the subsurface filter must comply with the Division's.
sand specifications and must be analyzed and approved by this Division either
by direct sampling or by acquisition of filter sand from a dealer who is
currently certified by the Division as an acceptable source.
One (1) set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to
you. If you have any questions or need additional informati6n, please
contact Mr. Robert Teulings, telephone number 919/733-5083, extension 101.
Sincerelyryou�,
Originaff �igne y
A. PRESTON HOWARD, JR.
For
Robert F. Helms
Director
cc: Gaston County Health Department
Mr. Forrest R. Westall
(o axsvlRegionLSugercison,
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