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        <ExplanationTxt>THE COUNCIL OF COMPETITIVENESS WEB SITE LIST THE FACT THAT APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON WRITTEN REQUEST.</ExplanationTxt>
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