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4 credentials, in Green Star Responsible Products, EnviroDevelopment v4 and BREEAM International NC v7.1. Clear selection

EPD

Where it earns points or counts, rating tool by rating tool. About EPD

Credit names, credential names and conditions are in each rating tool's or policy's own words, shown where its publisher's terms allow.

Green Star Responsible ProductsRating tool

Counts towards Responsible Products Value

  • EPD

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    Industry-Wide EPD EN15804 or ISO14025 (Third-Party Verified)
    Earns
    Responsible Products Value 1 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
    Source
    Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
  • EPD

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    ISO 14025 (non-construction products)
    Earns
    Responsible Products Value 7 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
    Source
    Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
  • EPD

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    ISO 14025 + EN 15804 (construction products)
    Earns
    Responsible Products Value 7 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
    Source
    Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
  • EPD

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    Product-Specific EPD EN15804 or ISO14025 (Third-Party Verified)
    Earns
    Responsible Products Value 7 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
    Source
    Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value

EnviroDevelopment v4Rating tool

  • Materials 4.2.5(b) Structure: non-structural steel. Same clause in all ten typology sections: Masterplanned Communities, Residential Subdivision, Seniors Living, Multi-Unit Residential, Mixed Use, Industrial, Retail, Education, Health and Aged Care, Commercial

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Named as
    EPD
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    On what basis
    Environmental Product Declaration to EN15804
    Products
    non-structural steel
    Scope
    Built form structure option. It is an alternative to recycled content ≥15%. It applies to 80% of non-structural steel, a project quantity.
    Conditions
    • EPD to EN15804
    • product is non-structural steel
    Source
    EnviroDevelopment v4 · p. 28, 62, 100, 134, 166, 196, 223, 250, 278, 307
  • Materials 4.2.5(e) Structure: structural timber. Lettered 4.2.5(d) in Residential Subdivision. Same treatment in all ten typology sections.

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Named as
    EPD
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    On what basis
    Environmental Product Declaration to EN15804
    Products
    structural timber
    Scope
    Built form structure option. It is an alternative or addition to PEFC/AFS/FSC certification.
    Conditions
    • EPD to EN15804
    • product is structural timber
    Source
    EnviroDevelopment v4 · p. 28, 62, 100, 134, 166, 196, 223, 250, 278, 307
  • Materials 4.2.5(f) Structure: bricks. Lettered 4.2.5(e) in Residential Subdivision. Same treatment in all ten typology sections.

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Named as
    EPD
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    On what basis
    Environmental Product Declaration to EN15804
    Products
    bricks
    Scope
    Not shown under Urban Development Institute of Australia (EnviroDevelopment)'s terms
    Conditions
    • EPD to EN15804
    • product is bricks
    Source
    EnviroDevelopment v4 · p. 28, 62, 100, 134, 166, 196, 223, 250, 278, 307
  • Materials 4.2.9 Alternative compliance (EPDs and/or certifications). Printed as 4.2.8 in Commercial. Same treatment in all ten typology sections.

    Status
    Accepted
    Named as
    EPD
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Products
    procured materials (any)
    Scope
    Alternative “compliance” (EnviroDevelopment’s word) route. 80% of procured materials is a project threshold. No EN15804 requirement is stated in this option.
    Source
    EnviroDevelopment v4 · p. 29, 63, 101, 135, 167, 197, 224, 251, 279, 308

BREEAM International NC v7.1Rating tool

  • Evidence requirements, Table 8 Evidence types: Certificates of compliance (third party)

    Status
    Outside this credit's scope
    Named as
    EPD
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Scope
    General list of evidence document types, not a credit
    Source
    BREEAM International NC v7.1 · p. 34
  • Mat 01 Building life cycle assessment, M3 Third party verification, Table 73 item 2 (LCA or EPD data type); Definitions

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Named as
    EPD
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    first choice: product-specific EPD · Order of preference for LCA data
    On what basis
    LCA quality requirement checked by the third-party verifier for the exemplary verification credit (technical design phase)
    Products
    Construction products in the building LCA
    Scope
    Technical design and post-construction phases put a product EPD first and generic data second. Early design accepts generic or manufacturer-specific data.
    Conditions
    Not shown under BRE Global Ltd's terms
    Source
    BREEAM International NC v7.1 · Mat 01 · p. 298, 299, 301
  • Mat 02 Environmental product declarations, criteria 1-2, M1, Table 74 (multi-product, multi-manufacturer EPD)

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Named as
    EPD
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    0.5 · EPD points
    On what basis
    Per EPD. Points are summed per material classification, capped at 4 per classification. The credit needs a total of at least 20.
    Products
    Construction products (Table 75 material classes)
    Scope
    Not shown under BRE Global Ltd's terms
    Conditions
    • EPD unexpired at the point of specification
    • EPD not pending verification at specification
    • Product installed in the building by the end of construction
    • EPD issued or registered by a programme operator working to ISO 14025
    • For products under the Construction Product Regulations: product category rules based on BS EN 15804
    • Type III declaration that BREEAM calls “Independently verified” to ISO 14025 (definition)
    Source
    BREEAM International NC v7.1 · Mat 02 · p. 303, 304, 305
  • Mat 02 Environmental product declarations, criteria 1-2, M1, Table 74 (multi-product, single-manufacturer EPD)

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Named as
    EPD
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    0.75 · EPD points
    On what basis
    Per EPD. Points are summed per material classification, capped at 4 per classification. The credit needs a total of at least 20.
    Products
    Construction products (Table 75 material classes)
    Scope
    Not shown under BRE Global Ltd's terms
    Conditions
    • EPD unexpired at the point of specification
    • EPD not pending verification at specification
    • Product installed in the building by the end of construction
    • EPD issued or registered by a programme operator working to ISO 14025
    • For products under the Construction Product Regulations: product category rules based on BS EN 15804
    • Type III declaration that BREEAM calls “Independently verified” to ISO 14025 (definition)
    Source
    BREEAM International NC v7.1 · Mat 02 · p. 303, 304, 305
  • Mat 02 Environmental product declarations, criteria 1-2, M1, Table 74 (single-product, single-manufacturer EPD); CN1

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Named as
    EPD
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    1.5 · EPD points
    On what basis
    Per EPD. Points are summed per material classification, capped at 4 per classification. The credit needs a total of at least 20.
    Products
    Construction products (Table 75 material classes)
    Scope
    Not shown under BRE Global Ltd's terms
    Conditions
    • EPD unexpired at the point of specification
    • EPD not pending verification at specification
    • Product installed in the building by the end of construction
    • EPD issued or registered by a programme operator working to ISO 14025
    • For products under the Construction Product Regulations: product category rules based on BS EN 15804
    • Type III declaration that BREEAM calls “Independently verified” to ISO 14025 (definition)
    Source
    BREEAM International NC v7.1 · Mat 02 · p. 303, 304, 305

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GECA

Where it earns points or counts, rating tool by rating tool. About GECA

Credit names, credential names and conditions are in each rating tool's or policy's own words, shown where its publisher's terms allow.

Green Star Responsible ProductsRating tool

Counts towards Responsible Products Value

  • Adhesives, Fillers and Sealants (AFS v4.0ii-2014)

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    AFS v4.0ii-2014
    Earns
    Responsible Products Value 9 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026Sources differ: “GECA Standards Shine in Green Star Recognition Update” (2025-01-08) gives 11.
    Source
    Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
  • Adhesives, Fillers and Sealants (AFSv4.0i-2014)

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    AFSv4.0i-2014
    Earns
    Responsible Products Value 4 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
    Source
    Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
  • Building Insulation Materials (BIMv2.0i-2018)

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    BIMv2.0i-2018
    Earns
    Responsible Products Value 13 · GECA Standards Shine in Green Star Recognition Update, 8 Jan 2025
    Source
    Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
  • Carpets (Cv3.0-2021)

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    Cv3.0-2021
    Earns
    Responsible Products Value 12 · GECA Standards Shine in Green Star Recognition Update, 8 Jan 2025
    Source
    Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
  • Cement, Concrete & Concrete Products (CCCPv1.0iii-2017)

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    CCCPv1.0iii-2017
    Earns
    Responsible Products Value 16 · GECA Standards Shine in Green Star Recognition Update, 8 Jan 2025
    Source
    Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
  • Floor Coverings (FC v3.0-2021)

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    FC v3.0-2021
    Earns
    Responsible Products Value 13 · GECA Standards Shine in Green Star Recognition Update, 8 Jan 2025
    Source
    Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
  • Furniture, Fittings, Foam & Mattresses (Level A) - FFFMv3.1i (2017)

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    2017
    Earns
    Responsible Products Value 16 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
    Source
    Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
  • GECA

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    Furniture & Fittings (Level B) - FFv3.1i-2017
    Earns
    Responsible Products Value 14 · GECA Standards Shine in Green Star Recognition Update, 8 Jan 2025
    Source
    Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
  • Hard Surfacing (HSv2.0i-2019)

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    HSv2.0i-2019
    Earns
    Responsible Products Value 14 · GECA Standards Shine in Green Star Recognition Update, 8 Jan 2025
    Source
    Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
  • Paints and Coatings (PC v2.3i-2012)

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    PC v2.3i-2012
    Earns
    Responsible Products Value 11 · GECA Standards Shine in Green Star Recognition Update, 8 Jan 2025
    Source
    Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
  • Panel Boards (PB v3.0-2021)

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    PB v3.0-2021
    Earns
    Responsible Products Value 11 · GECA Standards Shine in Green Star Recognition Update, 8 Jan 2025
    Source
    Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
  • Recycled Products (RPv1.0ii-2015)

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    RPv1.0ii-2015
    Earns
    Responsible Products Value 11 · GECA Standards Shine in Green Star Recognition Update, 8 Jan 2025
    Source
    Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
  • Steel and Steel Products (SSP v1.0i-2019)

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    SSP v1.0i-2019
    Earns
    Responsible Products Value 15 · GECA Standards Shine in Green Star Recognition Update, 8 Jan 2025
    Source
    Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
  • Sustainable Products and Services (SPSv2.0i-2020)

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    SPSv2.0i-2020
    Earns
    Responsible Products Value 11 · GECA Standards Shine in Green Star Recognition Update, 8 Jan 2025
    Source
    Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value

Not named by: EnviroDevelopment v4, BREEAM International NC v7.1.

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PEFC

Where it earns points or counts, rating tool by rating tool. About PEFC

Credit names, credential names and conditions are in each rating tool's or policy's own words, shown where its publisher's terms allow.

Green Star Responsible ProductsRating tool

  • Responsible Products Value(credit title not shown under Green Building Council of Australia's terms)

    Status
    Accepted
    Named as
    PEFC
    Edition named
    PEFC ST 1003: 2018
    Earns
    Responsible Products Value 8 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
    Source
    Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value

EnviroDevelopment v4Rating tool

  • Materials 4.2.5(e) Structure: structural timber. Lettered 4.2.5(d) in Residential Subdivision. All ten typology sections.

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Named as
    PEFC
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    certified
    On what basis
    certified to a PEFC standard
    Products
    structural timber
    Scope
    Built form structure option. It is an alternative to FSC or an EPD to EN15804.
    Conditions
    product is structural timber
    Source
    EnviroDevelopment v4 · p. 28, 62, 100, 134, 166, 196, 223, 250, 278, 307
  • Materials 4.2.6(a) Envelope / linings: timber window frames. All ten typology sections.

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Named as
    PEFC
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    accredited/endorsed
    Products
    timber window frames
    Scope
    Building envelope option.
    Conditions
    product is timber window frames
    Source
    EnviroDevelopment v4 · p. 29, 63, 101, 134, 166, 197, 223, 250, 278, 307
  • Materials 4.2.8(c) Furniture, fixtures, equipment and finishes: joinery. Lettered 4.2.8(f) in Mixed Use. All ten typology sections.

    Status
    Accepted with conditions
    Named as
    PEFC
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    certified/endorsed
    Products
    joinery
    Scope
    Furniture, fixtures, equipment and finishes option.
    Conditions
    product is joinery
    Source
    EnviroDevelopment v4 · p. 29, 63, 101, 134, 167, 197, 223, 250, 278, 307

BREEAM International NC v7.1Rating tool

  • Man 03 Responsible construction, legally harvested and traded timber evidence table

    Status
    Accepted
    Named as
    PEFC certification (includes products labelled PEFC mixed sources)
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    Yes / Yes · Demonstrates timber is legally harvested / Demonstrates timber is legally traded
    On what basis
    Evidence type for the legally harvested and traded timber requirement
    Products
    Timber
    Scope
    Applies only to new formwork, scaffolding boards or other new temporary site timber purchased for the project. Reused timber that can be “verified” (BREEAM’s word) is excluded.
    Source
    BREEAM International NC v7.1 · p. 66
  • Mat 03 Responsible sourcing, GN18 Table 1

    Status
    Accepted
    Named as
    'PEFC Certified', 'PEFC Recycled'
    Edition named
    Not stated by the tool
    Level
    5 · RSCS summary score level (scale 1 to 10)
    On what basis
    Per label, used in the Mat 03 calculator tool
    Products
    not stated by the tool
    Source
    BREEAM International NC v7.1 · Mat 03 · GN18 p. 2
  • Mat 03 Responsible sourcing, GN18 Table 1

    Status
    Accepted
    Named as
    PEFC
    Edition named
    'PEFC Certified - 100% PEFC Origin'
    Level
    7 · RSCS summary score level (scale 1 to 10)
    On what basis
    Per label, used in the Mat 03 calculator tool
    Products
    not stated by the tool
    Source
    BREEAM International NC v7.1 · Mat 03 · GN18 p. 2

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Steel Sustainability Australia

Where it earns points or counts, rating tool by rating tool. About Steel Sustainability Australia

Credit names, credential names and conditions are in each rating tool's or policy's own words, shown where its publisher's terms allow.

Green Star Responsible ProductsRating tool

Counts towards Responsible Products Value

  • Steel Sustainability Australia

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Certification Program v1.1 - Level 1
    Earns
    Responsible Products Value 4 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
    Source
    Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
  • Steel Sustainability Australia

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Certification Program v1.2 - Level 1
    Earns
    Responsible Products Value 4 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
    Source
    Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
  • Steel Sustainability Australia

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Certification Program v1.3 - Level 1
    Earns
    Responsible Products Value 4 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
    Source
    Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
  • Steel Sustainability Australia

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Certification Program v1.4 - Level 1
    Earns
    Responsible Products Value 4 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
    Source
    Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
  • Steel Sustainability Australia

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Certification Program v1.0 - Level 1
    Earns
    Responsible Products Value 8 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
    Source
    Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
  • Steel Sustainability Australia

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Certification Program v1.0 - Level 2B
    Earns
    Responsible Products Value 6 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
    Source
    Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
  • Steel Sustainability Australia

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Certification Program v1.5 - Level 1
    Earns
    Responsible Products Value 9 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
    Source
    Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
  • Steel Sustainability Australia

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Certification Program v1.0 - Level 2A
    Earns
    Responsible Products Value 12 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
    Source
    Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
  • Steel Sustainability Australia

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Certification Program v1.0 - Level 3
    Earns
    Responsible Products Value 13 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
    Source
    Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
  • Steel Sustainability Australia

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Certification Program v1.1 - Level 2A
    Earns
    Responsible Products Value 13 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
    Source
    Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
  • Steel Sustainability Australia

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Certification Program v1.1 - Level 2B
    Earns
    Responsible Products Value 10 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
    Source
    Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
  • Steel Sustainability Australia

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Certification Program v1.2 - Level 2A
    Earns
    Responsible Products Value 13 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
    Source
    Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
  • Steel Sustainability Australia

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Certification Program v1.2 - Level 2B
    Earns
    Responsible Products Value 10 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
    Source
    Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
  • Steel Sustainability Australia

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Certification Program v1.3 - Level 2A
    Earns
    Responsible Products Value 13 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
    Source
    Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
  • Steel Sustainability Australia

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Certification Program v1.3 - Level 2B
    Earns
    Responsible Products Value 10 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
    Source
    Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
  • Steel Sustainability Australia

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Certification Program v1.4 - Level 2A
    Earns
    Responsible Products Value 13 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
    Source
    Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
  • Steel Sustainability Australia

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Certification Program v1.4 - Level 2B
    Earns
    Responsible Products Value 10 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
    Source
    Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
  • Steel Sustainability Australia

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Certification Program v1.1 - Level 3
    Earns
    Responsible Products Value 17 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
    Source
    Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
  • Steel Sustainability Australia

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Certification Program v1.2 - Level 3
    Earns
    Responsible Products Value 17 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
    Source
    Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
  • Steel Sustainability Australia

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Certification Program v1.3 - Level 3
    Earns
    Responsible Products Value 17 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
    Source
    Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
  • Steel Sustainability Australia

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Certification Program v1.4 - Level 3
    Earns
    Responsible Products Value 17 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
    Source
    Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
  • Steel Sustainability Australia

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Certification Program v1.5 - Level 2A
    Earns
    Responsible Products Value 17 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
    Source
    Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
  • Steel Sustainability Australia

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Certification Program v1.5 - Level 2B
    Earns
    Responsible Products Value 15 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
    Source
    Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value
  • Steel Sustainability Australia

    Status
    Accepted
    Edition named
    Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) Certification Program v1.5 - Level 3
    Earns
    Responsible Products Value 21 · Responsible Standard Scoring Dashboard, 27 Oct 2026
    Source
    Green Star Responsible Products · Responsible Products Value

Not named by: EnviroDevelopment v4, BREEAM International NC v7.1.

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