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        <ABSTRACT><![CDATA[The United States Geological Survey is eliminating part 401 of 30 CFR as mandated by Executive Order 12866 because the programs described in the regulations no longer exist and regulations in this part are, therefore, no longer necessary.]]></ABSTRACT>
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                <LAST_NAME>Lourido</LAST_NAME>
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                <PHONE>703 648-7282</PHONE>
                <EMAIL>flourido@usgs.gov</EMAIL>
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                    <CITY>Reston</CITY>
                    <STATE>VA</STATE>
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