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        <ExplanationTxt>Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require management to evaluate tax positions taken and recognize a tax liability if the Plan has taken an uncertain position that more likely than not would not be sustained upon examination by the Internal Revenue Service. Management has evaluated the tax positions taken by the Plan and concluded that as of December 31, 2017 there are no uncertain positions taken or expected to be taken that would require recognition of a liability or disclosure in the financial statements. The Plan is subject to routine audits by taxing jurisdictions; however, there are currently no audits for any tax periods in progress. In addition, there have been no tax related interest or penalties for the periods presented in these financial statements.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATIONS LISTED AS RELATED ARE ALL CONTRIBUTING EMPLOYERS TO THE HEALTH AND WELFARE FUND AND THE INSTRUCTIONS ONLY REQUIRE THE NAME OF THE ORGANIZATIONS ON THIS FORM.</ExplanationTxt>
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