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-<!-- Thanks for the contribution, this is awesome. -->
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-# PR Details
-## Description
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-<!--- Describe your changes in detail -->
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-## Related Issue
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-<!--- This project only accepts pull requests related to open issues -->
-<!--- If suggesting a new feature or change, please discuss it in an issue first -->
-<!--- If fixing a bug, there should be an issue describing it with steps to reproduce -->
-<!--- Please link to the issue here: -->
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-## Motivation and Context
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-<!--- Why is this change required? What problem does it solve? -->
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-## How Has This Been Tested?
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-<!--- Please describe in detail how you tested your changes. -->
-<!--- Include details of your testing environment, and the tests you ran to -->
-<!--- see how your change affects other areas of the code, etc. -->
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-## Types of changes
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-<!--- What types of changes does your code introduce? Put an `x` in all the boxes that apply: -->
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-- [ ] Defect fix (non-breaking change that fixes an issue)
-- [ ] New feature (non-breaking change that adds functionality)
-- [ ] Breaking change (fix or feature that cause existing functionality to change)
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-## Checklist:
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-<!--- Go over all the following points, and put an `x` in all the boxes that apply. -->
-<!--- If you're unsure about any of these, don't hesitate to ask. We're here to help! -->
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-- [ ] I have added any new packages to the sonar-scanner.properties file
-- [ ] My change requires a change to the documentation.
-- [ ] I have updated the documentation accordingly.
-- [ ] I have read the **CONTRIBUTING** document.
-[CARMA Contributing Guide](https://github.com/usdot-fhwa-stol/carma-platform/blob/develop/Contributing.md) 
-- [ ] I have added tests to cover my changes.
-- [ ] All new and existing tests passed.
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