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Michigan
Kevin Spizizen Petitioner Vs. Township Of West Bloomfield Respondent
- Petitioner
- Kevin Spizizen
- Respondent
- Township Of West Bloomfield
Case overview
- Docket number
- 26-002709-TT
- Status
- Answer Due
- CaseType
- ET Property
- Division
- ET
- County
- Oakland
- Judge
- No judge assigned
Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Proof of service of petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 10/18/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Petition has been verified | PET | 1 | 09/22/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | Notice of Docket Number ET | Not recorded | Not recorded | 09/22/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 07/19/2026 | $400.00 | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
Documents
Proof of Service re Petition (Spizizen v W Bloomfield 26-002709) 10-18-26.pdfRead complete document text →
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1 STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL KEVIN SPIZIZEN, Petitioner, v MTT Docket No. 26-002709 TOWNSHIP OF WEST BLOOMFIELD, Respondent. ______________________________________/ PROPERTY TAX REDUCTION SERVICES, LLC By: Jay Schwartz Representative for Petitioner 37887 West Twelve Mile Road, Suite B Farmington Hills, Michigan 484331 (248) 672-1922 jschwartz@propertytaxreductionservices.org ______________________________________/ PROOF OF SERVICE FOR PROPERTY TAX PETITION I, Lyn Zarem, state that on October 18, 2026, I served a copy of the 2026 Property Tax Petition (with noted docket number), relative to the above-captioned matter: By CERTIFIED MAIL, on: Township of West Bloomfield Assessing Department 4550 Walnut Lake Road West Bloomfield, Michigan 48323 West Bloomfield Township Clerk 4550 Walnut Lake Road West Bloomfield, Michigan 48323
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2 and FIRST-CLASS MAIL, on: Oakland County Director of Equalization Suite 1000W 250 Elizabeth Lake Road Pontiac, Michigan 48341 Oakland County Clerk Building 12E 1200 North Telegraph Road Pontiac, Michigan 48341 Secretary of Local School Board Bloomfield Hills School District 7273 Wing Lake Road Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48301 State Treasurer Michigan Department of Treasury 430 West Allegan Lansing, Michigan 48922 I declare under the penalty of perjury that the statement above is true to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. /s/ Lyn Zarem Property Tax Reduction Services, LLC 37887 West Twelve Mile Road, Suite B Farmington Hills, Michigan 48331 (248) 672-1922
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Docket Number: 26-002709 Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? No Party Filing Document Petitioner Files Document Type: Proof of Service: Petition Attachment File Name: Proof of Service re Petition (Spizizen v W Bloomfield 26-002709) 10-18- 26 Fee Information Filing Fee: $ 0.00 Payment Information Payment: $ 0.00
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2026 Residential Property Tax Petition (Spizizen v W Bloomfield) 7-19-26.pdfRead complete document text →
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 _____________________________ MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) v MTT Docket No. _____________________________ Respondent(s) ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 1. Property Parcel No: _____________________________________________ (If more than one parcel is at issue, attach a completed Multiple Parcel Petition Form addressing all other parcels at issue.) 2. The property identified above is ___real ___personal. 3. If more than one parcel of real property is under appeal, are the properties contiguous? ___Yes ___No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each non- contiguous parcel.) 4. Are all of the parcels of personal property located on a parcel of real property under appeal? ___Yes ___No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each parcel of personal property not located on a parcel of real property under appeal.) 5. If parcels of personal property are under appeal, when were the personal property statements filed by parcel number (attach additional page if necessary): 6. The property identified above is classified as _________________________ 7. If the assessment or assessments at issue were protested, the protest was made to Respondent’s ___ March ___ July ___December Board of Review. KEVIN SPIZIZEN, TOWNSHIP OF WEST BLOOMFIELD, X-18-24-153-001 X Residential-Improved xx
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MTT Docket No. _________________ Page 2 of 4 8. If a protest was required and no protest was made, list the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the assessment or assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary): 9. If the appeal was not submitted by the deadline for the filing of an appeal for the classification or classifications of the properties at issue (i.e., May 31 or July 31 of the tax year involved), list the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the assessment or assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary): 10. The property or properties at issue are located in _______________County. The property or properties’ address is: 11. The assessment or assessments at issue were established by the (applicable local governmental unit): ________________________________________ 12. Petitioner’s legal residence or principal office address is: 13. This appeal involves issues relating to the (check all that are applicable): ________the property or properties’ true cash and taxable values ________the property or properties’ taxable value only If the property or properties’ taxable value is at issue, is there a dispute as to the value of an addition or loss? ___ Yes ___No ________uniformity of the property or properties’ assessment ________the property or the properties’ exemption from ad valorem taxation under MCL ______ 14. The tax year(s) at issue are: _______________________________________ Oakland 4791 Cove West Bloomfield, Michigan 48323 Charter Township of West Bloomfield 29800 Middlebelt Road, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334 X 2026
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MTT Docket No. _________________ Page 3 of 4 15. If more than the current tax year is being appealed, list the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the prior tax year or years (attach additional page if necessary): 16. The values for the property identified above as established by Respondent’s Board of Review are: Tax Year True Cash Value Assessed Value Taxable Value 17. Petitioner contends that the values for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 18. The values in dispute for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 19. Petitioner requests the following relief (attach additional page if necessary): 20. List the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to support the relief requested (attach additional page if necessary): 2026 $829,840 $414,920 $397,691 2026 $600,000 $300,000 $300,000 2026 $229,840 $114,920 $97,691 The Tribunal reduce the assessed value, state equalized and taxable value on the subject property and issue a refund with interest as provided by the Tax Tribunal Act, together with such further relief as the Tribunal deems just. The subject assessments are excessive and do not reflect the true cash value of the property.
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MTT Docket No. _________________ Page 4 of 4 Signature of Petitioner’s Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: ______________________________________________________________________ Printed Name of Petitioner’s Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: ______________________________________________________________________ Email Address: _________________________________________________________ Mailing Address: ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ Telephone Number: _____________________________________________________ Date: _________________________________________________________________ /s/ Jay A. Schwartz Jay A. Schwartz, Authorized
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Entire Tribunal Case Information Sheet - Petitioner MTT DOCKET NO. Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information Filer type: Individual Local Unit of Government First Name KEVIN M.I. Last Name/Company Name SPIZIZEN Home Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 29800 Middlebelt Road, Suite 200 City or Town Farmington Hills State Michigan ZIP Code 48334 Telephone Number (248) 672-1922 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) jschwartz@propertytaxreductionservices.org Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name Jay M.I. A Last Name Schwartz Firm Name (if any) Property Tax Reduction Services, LLC Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 37887 West Twelve Mile Rd Suite B City or Town Farmington Hills State Michigan ZIP Code 48331 Telephone Number (248) 672-1922 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) jschwartz@propertytaxreductionservices.org Section 3: Issue Please designate one: Valuation Section 4: Subject Property Information How many parcels are you appealing? 1 Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) [If multiple, list first property’s address] 4791 Cove West Bloomfield
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Michigan 48323 Taxing Authority (City or Township) Township Of West Bloomfield (OAKLAND) County Oakland If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? (*If no, you must file separate appeals for each non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel.) N/A Section 5: Check which of the following you are appealing (check all that apply) True Cash and Taxable Values If “Other”, please explain: Section 6: Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal Parcel Number: X-18-24-153-001 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Residential (check one) Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the Board of Review: 414920 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 397691 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 600000 Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). 300000 If you belive the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. Fee Information The filing fee is based on the greater of State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention. If you are appealing more than one parcel, the parcel with the highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention will be used to determine your filing fee, plus $25.00 will be added for each additional parcel being appealed. If the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Your filing fee is: $100,000.00 and under $250.00 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $400.00 $Over $500,000.00 $600.00 * Plus $25.00 for each additional parcel, not to exceed a total filing fee of $2,000.00.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Special Assessment Appeal. A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of an Equalization Tax Appeal. A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Non-Property Tax Appeal. A fee of $150.00 is required for the filing of a Classification Tax Appeal Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: /s/ /s/ Jay A. Schwartz Payment Information Amount: 400 Success: True Message: "" Waiver Code: Transaction Number: 26071993785747 Supporting Waiver Documents:
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 Kevin Spizizen, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No.: 26-002709 Township Of West Bloomfield, Respondent. NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER TAKE NOTICE that an Entire Tribunal petition has been filed and the above-noted docket number has been assigned to that petition. This docket number shall be noted on the petition and the petition shall be served within 45 days of the issuance of this notice, as required by TTR 227 and MCL 205.735a, even if the petition was served when filed. A proof of service shall also be filed with the Tribunal within 45 days of the issuance of this notice evidencing the service of the petition. If you submitted a proof of service with the petition, you must still serve the petition and file a second proof of service including the docket number, pursuant to this notice. Failure to serve the petition and file a proof of service within 45 days of the issuance of the notice may result in the dismissal of this case. Under TTR 235(1), “[t]he respondent shall file an answer or responsive motion within 28 days after the date of service of the petition with noted docket number.” Failure to do so will result in Respondent being placed in default. The docket number also needs to be noted on all other documents submitted in this case. Further, the assignment of the docket number does not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies with statutory requirements or the Tribunal’s rules. By: Tribunal Clerk Entered: September 22, 2026 PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives. By: Tribunal Clerk
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 _____________________________ MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) v MTT Docket No. _____________________________ Respondent(s) ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 1. Property Parcel No: _____________________________________________ (If more than one parcel is at issue, attach a completed Multiple Parcel Petition Form addressing all other parcels at issue.) 2. The property identified above is ___real ___personal. 3. If more than one parcel of real property is under appeal, are the properties contiguous? ___Yes ___No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each non- contiguous parcel.) 4. Are all of the parcels of personal property located on a parcel of real property under appeal? ___Yes ___No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each parcel of personal property not located on a parcel of real property under appeal.) 5. If parcels of personal property are under appeal, when were the personal property statements filed by parcel number (attach additional page if necessary): 6. The property identified above is classified as _________________________ 7. If the assessment or assessments at issue were protested, the protest was made to Respondent’s ___ March ___ July ___December Board of Review. KEVIN SPIZIZEN, TOWNSHIP OF WEST BLOOMFIELD, X-18-24-153-001 X Residential-Improved xx
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MTT Docket No. _________________ Page 2 of 4 8. If a protest was required and no protest was made, list the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the assessment or assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary): 9. If the appeal was not submitted by the deadline for the filing of an appeal for the classification or classifications of the properties at issue (i.e., May 31 or July 31 of the tax year involved), list the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the assessment or assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary): 10. The property or properties at issue are located in _______________County. The property or properties’ address is: 11. The assessment or assessments at issue were established by the (applicable local governmental unit): ________________________________________ 12. Petitioner’s legal residence or principal office address is: 13. This appeal involves issues relating to the (check all that are applicable): ________the property or properties’ true cash and taxable values ________the property or properties’ taxable value only If the property or properties’ taxable value is at issue, is there a dispute as to the value of an addition or loss? ___ Yes ___No ________uniformity of the property or properties’ assessment ________the property or the properties’ exemption from ad valorem taxation under MCL ______ 14. The tax year(s) at issue are: _______________________________________ Oakland 4791 Cove West Bloomfield, Michigan 48323 Charter Township of West Bloomfield 29800 Middlebelt Road, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334 X 2026
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MTT Docket No. _________________ Page 3 of 4 15. If more than the current tax year is being appealed, list the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the prior tax year or years (attach additional page if necessary): 16. The values for the property identified above as established by Respondent’s Board of Review are: Tax Year True Cash Value Assessed Value Taxable Value 17. Petitioner contends that the values for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 18. The values in dispute for the property identified above are: Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value 19. Petitioner requests the following relief (attach additional page if necessary): 20. List the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to support the relief requested (attach additional page if necessary): 2026 $829,840 $414,920 $397,691 2026 $600,000 $300,000 $300,000 2026 $229,840 $114,920 $97,691 The Tribunal reduce the assessed value, state equalized and taxable value on the subject property and issue a refund with interest as provided by the Tax Tribunal Act, together with such further relief as the Tribunal deems just. The subject assessments are excessive and do not reflect the true cash value of the property.
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MTT Docket No. _________________ Page 4 of 4 Signature of Petitioner’s Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: ______________________________________________________________________ Printed Name of Petitioner’s Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: ______________________________________________________________________ Email Address: _________________________________________________________ Mailing Address: ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ Telephone Number: _____________________________________________________ Date: _________________________________________________________________ /s/ Jay A. Schwartz Jay A. Schwartz, Authorized
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Entire Tribunal Case Information Sheet - Petitioner MTT DOCKET NO. Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information Filer type: Individual Local Unit of Government First Name KEVIN M.I. Last Name/Company Name SPIZIZEN Home Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 29800 Middlebelt Road, Suite 200 City or Town Farmington Hills State Michigan ZIP Code 48334 Telephone Number (248) 672-1922 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) jschwartz@propertytaxreductionservices.org Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name Jay M.I. A Last Name Schwartz Firm Name (if any) Property Tax Reduction Services, LLC Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 37887 West Twelve Mile Rd Suite B City or Town Farmington Hills State Michigan ZIP Code 48331 Telephone Number (248) 672-1922 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) jschwartz@propertytaxreductionservices.org Section 3: Issue Please designate one: Valuation Section 4: Subject Property Information How many parcels are you appealing? 1 Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) [If multiple, list first property’s address] 4791 Cove West Bloomfield
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Michigan 48323 Taxing Authority (City or Township) Township Of West Bloomfield (OAKLAND) County Oakland If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? (*If no, you must file separate appeals for each non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel.) N/A Section 5: Check which of the following you are appealing (check all that apply) True Cash and Taxable Values If “Other”, please explain: Section 6: Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal Parcel Number: X-18-24-153-001 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Residential (check one) Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the Board of Review: 414920 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 397691 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 600000 Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). 300000 If you belive the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. Fee Information The filing fee is based on the greater of State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention. If you are appealing more than one parcel, the parcel with the highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention will be used to determine your filing fee, plus $25.00 will be added for each additional parcel being appealed. If the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Your filing fee is: $100,000.00 and under $250.00 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $400.00 $Over $500,000.00 $600.00 * Plus $25.00 for each additional parcel, not to exceed a total filing fee of $2,000.00.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Special Assessment Appeal. A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of an Equalization Tax Appeal. A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Non-Property Tax Appeal. A fee of $150.00 is required for the filing of a Classification Tax Appeal Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: /s/ /s/ Jay A. Schwartz Payment Information Amount: 400 Success: True Message: "" Waiver Code: Transaction Number: 26071993785747 Supporting Waiver Documents:
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