U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: cpca0

System Template Name: Irr. Crop. Benchmark (Mountainair)

Planning Phase: BENCHMARKPlanning Level: N/ANRCS Land Use: Crop

System Narrative Template:

Irrigation potential is restricted to a small area around Willard. Ground water is available with wells producing from 670 to 920 gpm. Center pivot irrigation is used. Soils are HEL with high sand content. Terrain is relatively flat with less than 1 percent slope. Crops include alfalfa, beans and small grains.

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32800N CONSERVATION CROP ROTATION

430s01 IRRIGATION WATER CONVEYANCE, PIPELINE

44200N IRRIGATION SYSTEM, SPRINKLER

ACSs01 ALTERNATIVE CROP SEQUENCE

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AIR QUALITY, Other

Effect Value / Impact Value
Suspended particulate material (March-May)

ANIMALS (DOMESTIC) HABITAT, Animal Food Requirements

Effect Value / Impact Value
Reduced winter and spring grazing.

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Other

Effect Value / Impact Value
Reduced game bird habitat. Low dove and quail population.

HUMAN ECONOMICS, Other

Effect Value / Impact Value
Low crop production. Low economic returns.

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kinds, Amt, & Distrib, plant prod

Effect Value / Impact Value
Reduced crop yields.

WATER QUALITY, Other

Effect Value / Impact Value
Nutrient and saline contamination potential aquifer.

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: cpca0

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WATER QUANTITY, Other

Effect Value / Impact Value
Aquifer depletion in a closed underground water basin.

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SOIL EROSION, Wind, WEQ Annual Method15.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

WATER QUANTITY, Irrigation Water Management, system efficiency30.0 Percent

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat Suitability Index 0.30 HSI

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: cpca1

System Template Name: Irr. Crop. Opt. 1 (Mountainair)

Planning Phase: NON-BENCHMARKPlanning Level: RMS NRCS Land Use: Crop

System Narrative Template:

These practices are designed to reduce evaporation losses, to replenish soil moisture and protect it from wind. Nutrient management is needed to protect closed underground water basin. Surface roughening is used as last resort during windy drought conditions. This system addresses all identified resource concerns.

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328s01 CONSERVATION CROP ROTATION

344s01 RESIDUE MANAGEMENT, SEASONAL

430s01 IRRIGATION WATER CONVEYANCE PIPELINE

442s01 IRRIGATION SYSTEM, SPRINKLER

449s01 IRRIGATION WATER MANAGEMENT

590s01 NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT

609s01 SURFACE ROUGHENING

64500N UPLAND WILDLIFE HABITAT MANAGEMENT

------Text Effects------

AIR QUALITY, Other

Effect Value / Impact Value
Improved residue management. (Mar-Jun) / Moderate Improvement

ANIMALS (DOMESTIC) HABITAT, Animal Food Requirements

Effect Value / Impact Value
Increased production. / Moderate Improvement

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Other

Effect Value / Impact Value
Increased food and cover / Moderate Increase

HUMAN ECONOMICS, Other

Effect Value / Impact Value
Increased crop production. / Moderate Improvement

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kinds, Amt, & Distrib, plant prod

Increased cover and production. / Moderate Increase

WATER QUALITY, Other

Effect Value / Impact Value
Decreased potential of aquifer contamination. / Moderate Improvement

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: cpca1

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WATER QUANTITY, Other

Effect Value / Impact Value
Reduced water use from aquifer. / Moderate Improvement

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SOIL EROSION, Wind, WEQ Management Period Method5.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

WATER QUANTITY, Irrigation Water Management, system efficiency65.0 Percent

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat Suitability Index0.55 HSI

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: cpca2

System Template Name: Irr. Crop. Opt. 2 (Mountainair)

Planning Phase: NON-BENCHMARKPlanning Level: RMS NRCS Land Use: Crop

System Narrative Template:

These practices allow reduction of evaporation losses, replenish soil and protect from wind, protect closed underground water basin. Surface roughening is used as last resort during windy drought conditions. This system addresses all identified resource concerns.

------Practices------

328s01 CONSERVATION CROP ROTATION

344s01 RESIDUE MANAGEMENT, SEASONAL

430s01 IRRIGATION WATER CONVEYANCE, PIPELINE

442s01 IRRIGATION SYSTEM, SPRINKLER

449s01 IRRIGATION WATER MANAGEMENT

590s01 NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT

595s01 PEST MANAGEMENT

609s01 SURFACE ROUGHENING

645s01 UPLAND WILDLIFE HABITAT MANAGEMENT

------Text Effects------

AIR QUALITY, Other

Effect Value / Impact Value
Reduced dust moving (Mar-Jun). / Moderate Improvement

ANIMALS (DOMESTIC) HABITAT, Animal Food Requirements

Effect Value / Impact Value
Increased residue production. / Moderate Improvement

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Other

Effect Value / Impact Value
Increased food and cover. / Moderate Increase

HUMAN ECONOMICS, Other

Effect Value / Impact Value
Increased crop production. / Moderate Improvement

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kinds, Amt, & Distrib, plant prod

Effect Value / Impact Value
Increased cover and production. / Moderate Increase

WATER QUALITY, Other

Effect Value / Impact Value
Reduced potential for contamination of aquifer. / Moderate Improvement

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: cpca2

------Text Effects------

WATER QUANTITY, Other

Effect Value / Impact Value
Reduced water use from aquifer. / Moderate Improvement

------Numeric Effects------

SOIL EROSION, Wind, WEQ Annual Method5.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

WATER QUANTITY, Irrigation Water Management, system efficiency65.0 Percent

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat Suitability Index0.50 HSI

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: cpcb0

System Template Name: Irr. Crop Benchmark (Estancia)

Planning Phase: BENCHMARKPlanning Level: N/A NRCS Land Use: Crop

System Narrative Template:

MLRA CP-3, Pecos-Canadian Plains and Valleys. Soils consist of Witt Loam, Witt Clay Loam, Harvey Loam, and Clovis Loam soils, level to moderately sloping. Crops consist of conventionally tilled irrigated alfalfa, corn, beans, small grains, permanent pasture, and pumpkins. Average annual precipitation for area is approximately 12".

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44300N IRRIGATION SYSTEM, SURFACE AND SUBSURFACE

------Text Effects------

AIR QUALITY, Other

Effect Value / Impact Value
Dust causes damage to personal property and crops on and off site.

ANIMALS HABITAT, other

Effect Value / Impact Value
N/A

HUMAN ECONOMICS, Farm/Ranch Financial Condition

Effect Value / Impact Value
Decreased profits due to high input costs, such as labor, equipment, and fuel.

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kinds, Amt, & Distrib, plant prod

Effect Value / Impact Value
Poor crop yield and crop uniformity.

WATER QUANTITY, Irrigation Water Management

Effect Value / Impact Value
Excessive water application due to inefficient delivery systems and poor water management.

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SOIL EROSION, Wind, WEQ Management Period Method8.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

WATER QUANTITY, Irrigation Water Management, system efficiency40.0 Percent

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat Suitability Index0.40 HSI

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: cpcb1

System Template Name: Irr. Crop Opt.1 (Estancia)

Planning Phase: NON-BENCHMARKPlanning Level: RMS NRCS Land Use: Crop

System Narrative Template:

The implementation of this plan would apply both structural and management practices that will improve irrigation efficiency. Increase productivity and address all the identified resource concerns.

------Practices------

328s01 CONSERVATION CROP ROTATION

344s01 RESIDUE MANAGEMENT, SEASONAL

430DDs01 IRRIGATION WATER CONVEYANCE, PIPELINE, HIGH-PRESSURE,

UNDERGROUND, PLASTIC

442s01 IRRIGATION SYSTEM, SPRINKLER

449s01 IRRIGATION WATER MANAGEMENT

590s01 NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT

595s01 PEST MANAGEMENT

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AIR QUALITY, Other

Effect Value / Impact Value
Adequate cover maintained on soil surface during critical wind erosion periods. / Moderate Improvement

ANIMALS HABITAT, other

Effect Value / Impact Value
N/A / Insignificant

HUMAN ECONOMICS, Farm/Ranch Financial Condition

Effect Value / Impact Value
Improved management. / Moderate Improvement

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kinds, Amt, & Distrib, plant prod

Effect Value / Impact Value
Improved pest and nutrient management. / Moderate Increase

WATER QUANTITY, Irrigation Water Management

Effect Value / Impact Value
Proper water application to meet the crop needs. / Moderate Improvement

------Numeric Effects------

SOIL EROSION, Wind, WEQ Management Period Method5.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

WATER QUANTITY, Irrigation Water Management, system efficiency65.0 Percent

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat Suitability Index0.55 HSI

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: cpcb2

System Template Name: Irr. Crop Opt.2 (Estancia)

Planning Phase: NON-BENCHMARK Planning Level: RMS NRCS Land Use: Crop

System Narrative Template:

The implementation of this plan would apply both structural and management practices that will improve irrigation efficiency. Increase productivity and address all the identified resource concerns.

------Practices------

328s01 CONSERVATION CROP ROTATION

344s01 RESIDUE MANAGEMENT, SEASONAL

442s01 IRRIGATION SYSTEM, SPRINKLER

449s01 IRRIGATION WATER MANAGEMENT

464s01 IRRIGATION LAND LEVELING

590s01 NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT

595s01 PEST MANAGEMENT

------Text Effects------

AIR QUALITY, Other

Effect Value / Impact Value
Adequate cover maintained on soil surface during critical wind erosion periods. / Moderate Improvement

ANIMALS HABITAT, other

Effect Value / Impact Value
N/A / Insignificant

HUMAN ECONOMICS, Farm/Ranch Financial Condition

Effect Value / Impact Value
Improved management. / Moderate Improvement

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kinds, Amt, & Distrib, plant prod

Effect Value / Impact Value
Improved pest and nutrient management. / Moderate Increase

WATER QUANTITY, Irrigation Water Management

Effect Value / Impact Value
Proper water application to meet the crops needs. / Moderate Improvement

------Numeric Effects------

SOIL EROSION, Wind, WEQ Management Period Method5.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

WATER QUANTITY, Irrigation Water Management, system efficiency65.0 Percent

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat Suitability Index0.55 HSI

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: cpha0

System Template Name: Irr. Hay Bench (Ft. Sumner)

Planning Phase: BENCHMARK Planning Level: N/A NRCS Land Use: Hay

System Narrative Template:

Major soils are IMA Fine Sandy Loam, Montoya Sandy Clay, Loam, Montoya Variant Sandy Clay Loam. La Lande Sandy Clay Loam, and Mineosa Sandy Clay Loam. Rainfall average is l5" - 16". Nearly level irrigated hayland. Conventional tillage, when rotated with forage sorghums and small grains for hay renovation and re-establishment. Fields grazed during winter months.

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44300N IRRIGATION SYSTEM, SURFACE AND SUBSURFACE

------Text Effects------

AIR QUALITY, Other

Effect Value / Impact Value
Dust during critical wind erosion periods.

ANIMALS (DOMESTIC) HABITAT, Animal Food Requirements

Effect Value / Impact Value
Low forage nutritional level equals reduced
livestock gains.

ANIMALS MANAGEMENT, Animal Health

Effect Value / Impact Value
Low grazing management level of domestic livestock resulting in health problems.

ANIMALS MANAGEMENT, Other

Effect Value / Impact Value
Gopher damage causing benches to wash out during irrigation.

HUMAN ECONOMICS, Farm/Ranch Financial Condition

Effect Value / Impact Value
Low production/low profits.

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Nutrient Management

Effect Value / Impact Value
Reduced hay production due to low fertility.

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: cpha0

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PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Plant Pests

Effect Value / Impact Value
Reduced hay production due to insects, diseases, and weeds.

SOIL CONDITION, Soil Compaction

Effect Value / Impact Value
Reduced water infiltration causing reduced forage production.

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SOIL EROSION, Wind, WEQ5.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

SOIL EROSION, Ephemeral Gully-Concentrated Flow, soil loss5.0 Tons/Year

WATER QUANTITY, Irrigation Water Management, system efficiency45.0 Percent

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Estab, Growth& Harv, forage production8000 Lb./Ac./Yr

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: cpha1

System Template Name: Irr. Hay Opt. 1 (Ft. Sumner)

Planning Phase: NON-BENCHMARKPlanning Level: RMS NRCS Land Use: Hay

System Narrative Template:

The management practices, together with structural practices, when fully applied, will fully address and meet the resource concerns.

------Practices------

428s01 IRRIGATION WATER CONVEYANCE, DITCH/CANAL LINING

44300N IRRIGATION SYSTEM, SURFACE AND SUBSURFACE

449s01 IRRIGATION WATER MANAGEMENT

464s01 IRRIGATION LAND LEVELING

510s01 PASTURE AND HAYLAND MANAGEMENT

587s01 STRUCTURE AND WATER CONTROL

590s01 NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT

595s01 PEST MANAGEMENT

645s01 UPLAND WILDLIFE HABITAT MANAGEMENT

------Text Effects------

AIR QUALITY, Other

Effect Value / Impact Value
Increased ground cover through improved forage management. / Moderate Improvement

ANIMALS (DOMESTIC) HABITAT, Animal Food Requirements

Effect Value / Impact Value
Increased animal nutritional level. / Moderate Improvement

ANIMALS MANAGEMENT, Animal Health

Effect Value / Impact Value
Improved domestic livestock grazing management. / Moderate Increase

ANIMALS MANAGEMENT, Other

Effect Value / Impact Value
Reduced gopher population by using various techniques of trapping and baiting. / Moderate Improvement

HUMAN ECONOMICS, Farm/Ranch Financial Condition

Effect Value / Impact Value
Increased production level. / Moderate Improvement

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: cpha1

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PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Nutrient Management

Effect Value / Impact Value
Improved soil fertility and plant nutritional level. / Moderate Improvement

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Plant Pests

Effect Value / Impact Value
Pests controlled, reduced plant damage and competition. / Moderate Reduction

SOIL CONDITION, Soil Compaction

Effect Value / Impact Value
Increased water infiltration. Decreased compaction, less tillage. / Moderate Reduction

------Numeric Effects------

SOIL EROSION, Wind, WEQ3.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

SOIL EROSION, Ephemeral Gully-Concentrated Flow, soil loss2.0 Tons/Year

WATER QUANTITY, Irrigation Water Management, system efficiency65.0 Percent

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Estab, Growth& Harv, forage production12000 Lb./Ac./Yr

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: cpha2

System Template Name: Irr. Hay Opt. 2 (Ft. Sumner)

Planning Phase: NON-BENCHMARKPlanning Level: RMS NRCS Land Use: Hay

System Narrative Template:

The management practices, together with structural practices, when fully applied, will fully address and meet the resource concerns.

------Practices------

430DD00N IRRIGATION WATER CONVEYANCE, PIPELINE, HIGH-PRESSURE,

UNDERGROUND, PLASTIC

442s01 IRRIGATION SYSTEM, SPRINKLER

449s01 IRRIGATION WATER MANAGEMENT

510s01 PASTURE AND HAYLAND MANAGEMENT

590s01 NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT

595s01 PEST MANAGEMENT

645s01 UPLAND WILDLIFE HABITAT MANAGEMENT

------Text Effects------

AIR QUALITY, Other

Effect Value / Impact Value
Improved forage management better ground cover. / Moderate Improvement

ANIMALS (DOMESTIC) HABITAT, Animal Food Requirements

Effect Value / Impact Value
Increased animal nutritional level. / Moderate Improvement

ANIMALS MANAGEMENT, Animal Health

Effect Value / Impact Value
Improved domestic livestock grazing management. / Moderate Increase

ANIMALS MANAGEMENT, Other

Effect Value / Impact Value
Reduced gopher population by using various techniques of trapping. / Moderate Improvement

HUMAN ECONOMICS, Farm/Ranch Financial Condition

Effect Value / Impact Value
Increased production level. / Moderate Improvement

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Nutrient Management

Effect Value / Impact Value
Improved soil fertility and plant nutritional level / Moderate Improvement

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: cpha2

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PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Plant Pests

Effect Value / Impact Value
Pests controlled, reduced plant damage and competition. / Moderate Reduction

SOIL CONDITION, Soil Compaction

Effect Value / Impact Value
Increased water infiltration. Decreased compaction. / Moderate Reduction

------Numeric Effects------

SOIL EROSION, Wind, WEQ3.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

SOIL EROSION, Ephemeral Gully-Concentrated Flow, soil loss2.0 Tons/Year

WATER QUANTITY, Irrigation Water Management, system efficiency85.0 Percent

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Estab, Growth& Harv, forage production12000 Lb./Ac./Yr

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: cphb0

System Template Name: Irr.Hay Benchmark (Las Vegas)

Planning Phase: BENCHMARKPlanning Level: N/A NRCS Land Use: Hay

System Narrative Template:

The setting is in the Pecos/Canadian plains and valleys. Elevations range from 5200 to 7000 feet, characterized by gently undulating to rolling uplands interspersed with relatively smooth valleys and basins. Average annual precipitation 14 to 18 inches, mostly falling as intense summer storms. Average frost-free season ranges from 140-160 days. Temperatures range from -20 degrees F to 95 degrees F

------Practices------

38800N IRRIGATION FIELD DITCH

51200N PASTURE AND HAY PLANTING

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AIR QUALITY, Airborne Sediment&Smoke Particulate, onsite property

Effect Value / Impact Value
Unleveled field.

PLANTS SUITABILITY, Other

Effect Value / Impact Value
Plant varieties unsuited.

WATER QUANTITY, Other

Effect Value / Impact Value
Insufficient water in river.

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SOIL EROSION, Sheet & Rill, USLE3.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

SOIL EROSION, Wind, WEQ3.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

SOIL EROSION, Irrigation Induced, soil loss20.0 Tons/Year

WATER QUANTITY, Irrigation Water Management, system efficiency25.0 Percent

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat Suitability Index0.45 HSI

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: cphb1

System Template Name: Irr.Hay Opt.1 (Las Vegas)

Planning Phase: NON-BENCHMARKPlanning Level: RMS NRCS Land Use: Hay

System Narrative Template:

Installation of practices will ensure that all identified resource concerns are addressed over time.

------Practices------

443s01 IRRIGATION SYSTEM, SURFACE AND SUBSURFACE

449s01 IRRIGATION WATER MANAGEMENT

510s01 PASTURE AND HAYLAND MANAGEMENT

512s01 PASTURE AND HAY PLANTING

645s01 UPLAND WILDLIFE HABITAT MANAGEMENT

------Text Effects------

AIR QUALITY, Airborne Sediment&Smoke Particulate, onsite property

Effect Value / Impact Value
Land smoothing results in better stand on hay. / Significant Reduction

PLANTS SUITABILITY, Other

Effect Value / Impact Value
4 ton/ac/yr yield. / Significant Increase

WATER QUANTITY, Other

Effect Value / Impact Value
Increased system will efficiency will make available water go further. / Moderate Improvement

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SOIL EROSION, Sheet & Rill, USLE2.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

SOIL EROSION, Wind, WEQ2.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

SOIL EROSION, Irrigation Induced, soil loss10.0 Tons/Year

WATER QUANTITY, Irrigation Water Management, system efficiency50.0 Percent

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat Suitability Index0.55 HSI

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: cphb2