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Guidance: Updates on Implementation of Orphan Share Reform

Memorandum outlines orphan share reform activities since implementation in October 1995. Issues addressed in the memorandum include: de minimis and cost recovery settlements, orphan share data, prior written approvals and consultations, updated question and answer, and support. Issued 12/28/1999.

A second update on implementation of the orphan share reforms was issued 4/19/2001.

A third update on implementation of the orphan share reforms was issued 8/8/2002.

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