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Under Behind the Intent Beta Update, revise the second paragraph: delete the words "Annex A.1" and "evaluating", and add a new sentence at the end of the paragraph: Background noise levels can still be calculated or measured using the ASHRAE and AHRI references.

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Under Step by Step Guidance, move the "Certified Recycling Facilities" section starting with "Qualified third-party organizations..." to the Exemplary Performance Section.

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Under Option 1: Building and Material Use, revise fourth paragraph to read as "... elements within the existing building prior to construction or renovation."

Under Equation 3, delete "-hazardous materials area" from the denominator.

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In the Further Explanation > Calculations section:

1. Revise Equation 1: Percentage of energy generated purchased: insert an "or" between the words generated and purchased; and update the denominator to be "annual building site energy use in kWh" as shown below:

% energy generated or purchased = (annual quantity of renewable energy in kWh) / (annual building site energy use in kWh)

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Under "Further Explanation" section, add new section titled "Commissioning Authority Qualifications" above the section "Related Credit Tips":

"Commissioning Authority Qualifications
Delete the phrase “If the project is pursuing fundamental commissioning only” in the second paragraph.

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Under the Behind the Intent, replace the second sentence to read as follows: "Projects must provide outdoor space greater than or equal to 30% of the total site area. Of the total outdoor open space calculated, a minimum of 25% must be vegetated or have overhead vegetated canopy."

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Replace the definition of "chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)" with "a compound of carbon, hydrogen, chlorine and fluorine, once commonly used in refrigeration, that depletes the stratospheric ozone layer."

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Footnote 1, delete: "those that are not previously developed or graded and remain in a natural state."

Replace with: "sites not previously developed or graded that could support open space, habitat, or agriculture."