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        <Explanation>THE FUND IS SUBJECT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT, AS AMENDED ("ERISA") AND THE FIDUCIARY STANDARDS OF ERISA, INCLUDING THE PROHIBITED TRANSACTIONS PROVISIONS, CONSTITUTE THE FUNDS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MONITORS AND ENFORCES COMPLIANCE WITH THOSE PROVISIONS AS REQUIRED BY ERISA.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>THE ORGANIZATIONS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE PLAN THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATORS OFFICE UPON REQUEST.</Explanation>
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