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Exhibit	Instrument	Issuer	Jurisdiction	Issued	Quarters	Limitations	Grade
Ex. AGY-ST-AGRICULTURE-PARKS-WILDLIFE-026	OPRD website, 'COVID-19 Impacts: Oregon Parks and Recreation Department closures' (all campgrounds closed; day-use areas, restrooms, trails and boat launches closed in part; limited camping from June 9, 2020), as captured May 31, 2020Oregon State Parks closures (COVID-19 Response)	Oregon Parks and Recreation Department	Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (State agency)State	May 31, 2020	2020 Q2	Context (guidance or announcement)Business closureCapacity limit	Confirmed from a secondary source
Ex. AGY-ST-AGRICULTURE-PARKS-WILDLIFE-013	News release, 'California State Parks Announces Steps to Reduce Crowds at State Parks' (vehicular access closed at some units; full closures reserved)California State Parks Announces Steps to Reduce Crowds at State Parks to Help Slow Down the Spread of Coronavirus	California State Parks	California Department of Parks and Recreation (State agency)State	Mar. 24, 2020	2020 Q2	Context (guidance or announcement)Business closureCapacity limit	Primary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-AGRICULTURE-PARKS-WILDLIFE-009	News release, 'State Parks to Reduce Visitor Capacity During COVID-19 Pandemic' (capacity closures; walk-in prohibition; picnicking prohibited)State Parks to Reduce Visitor Capacity During COVID-19 Pandemic	Connecticut DEEP (Commissioner Katie Dykes), under Executive Order No. 7R	Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (State agency)State	Apr. 1, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q3	Context (guidance or announcement)Business closureCapacity limitGathering cap	Primary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-TRANSPORT-PORTS-TRANSIT-087	Delaware News release, Apr. 1, 2020: from Apr. 2, 2020 DART limits the number of passengers on each bus based on seating capacity; boarding through the rear door with no fare collection; additional timing buses and standby operatorsDART Institutes Additional Safety Measures (passenger limits; rear-door boarding; no fare collection from April 2, 2020)	Delaware Transit Corporation (DART First State), Delaware Department of Transportation	Delaware (statewide DART bus service)State	Apr. 1, 2020	2020 Q2	Context (guidance or announcement)Capacity limitTravel and quarantineOther	Primary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-DMV-SOS-RECORDERS-079	News release AP20:038, Secretary of State Los Angeles Public Counter Hours Reduced during COVID-19 PandemicSecretary of State Los Angeles Public Counter Hours Reduced during COVID-19 Pandemic	Secretary of State Alex Padilla	California (Secretary of State, Los Angeles office)State	Apr. 3, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q3	Context (guidance or announcement)Capacity limitCurfew and hoursCourts and public offices	Primary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-DMV-SOS-RECORDERS-024	SCDMV 'COVID-19 Related Information' page (April 8, 2020; as archived April 10, 2020)SCDMV COVID-19 Related Information: appointments required at branch offices; road tests suspended; extensions of document expirations	South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles	South Carolina (State agency: Department of Motor Vehicles)State	Apr. 8, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q3	Context (guidance or announcement)Capacity limitCourts and public offices	Primary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-AGRICULTURE-PARKS-WILDLIFE-102	Closure of 40 State parks, forests and recreation areas (announced Apr. 9, 2020, effective Apr. 10, 2020) and reopening announcement of Apr. 28, 2020 (reopening May 1, 2020 with capacity limits and closed facilities)Wisconsin State parks closure	Wisconsin DNR, at the direction of Governor Tony Evers	Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (State agency)State	Apr. 9, 2020	2020 Q2	Context (guidance or announcement)Business closureCapacity limit	Confirmed from a secondary source
Ex. AGY-ST-AGRICULTURE-PARKS-WILDLIFE-003	News release, 'Texas State Parks Reopen for Day-Use' (conditions of reopening)Texas State Parks Reopen for Day-Use	Texas Parks and Wildlife Department	Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (State agency)State	Apr. 20, 2020	2020 Q2	Context (guidance or announcement)Business closureCapacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirement	Primary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-AGRICULTURE-PARKS-WILDLIFE-047	News release, 'State recreation lands to reopen May 5 for local day-use only' (visitor centers, camping and overnight accommodations remain closed; day trips close to home only)State recreation lands to reopen May 5 for local day-use only	WDFW, Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission, DNR	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, State Parks and DNR (State agencies)State	Apr. 27, 2020	2020 Q2	Context (guidance or announcement)Business closureCapacity limitTravel and quarantine	Primary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-DMV-SOS-RECORDERS-014	DMV news release: DMV Director releases statement about reopening of 25 field offices (May 8, 2020)DMV Director Releases Statement About Reopening of 25 Field Offices	California DMV Director Steve Gordon	California (State agency: Department of Motor Vehicles)State	May 8, 2020	2020 Q2	Context (guidance or announcement)Capacity limitCourts and public offices	Primary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-TRADE-BOARDS-010	Minimum Standard Health Protocols: Checklist for Cosmetology Salons/Hair Salons (revised May 5, 2020)Minimum Standard Health Protocols - Checklist for Cosmetology Salons/Hair Salons	Governor Greg Abbott (Strike Force to Open Texas); Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation	Texas; Governor's Strike Force to Open Texas, posted and applied by TDLR (cosmetology program)State	May 5, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q1	Context (guidance or announcement)Capacity limitFace-covering requirementWorkplace rules	Primary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-TRADE-BOARDS-011	Minimum Standard Health Protocols: Checklist for Barber Shops (revised May 5, 2020)Minimum Standard Health Protocols - Checklist for Barber Shops	Governor Greg Abbott (Strike Force to Open Texas); TDLR	Texas; Governor's Strike Force to Open Texas, posted and applied by TDLR (barber program)State	May 5, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q1	Context (guidance or announcement)Capacity limitFace-covering requirementWorkplace rules	Primary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-TRADE-BOARDS-012	Minimum Standard Health Protocols: Checklist for Nail Salons (revised May 5, 2020)Minimum Standard Health Protocols - Checklist for Nail Salons	Governor Greg Abbott (Strike Force to Open Texas); TDLR	Texas; Governor's Strike Force to Open Texas, posted and applied by TDLR (cosmetology program, nail salons)State	May 5, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q1	Context (guidance or announcement)Capacity limitFace-covering requirementWorkplace rules	Primary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-DMV-SOS-RECORDERS-003	BMV news release: additional branches open by appointment only (May 8, 2020)BMV branch appointment expansion release of May 8, 2020	Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles	Indiana (State agency: Bureau of Motor Vehicles)State	May 8, 2020	2020 Q2	Context (guidance or announcement)Capacity limitCourts and public offices	Primary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-AGRICULTURE-PARKS-WILDLIFE-004	News release, 'Texas State Parks to Allow Limited Overnight Camping Starting May 18'Texas State Parks to Allow Limited Overnight Camping Starting May 18	Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (Carter Smith, Executive Director)	Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (State agency)State	May 6, 2020	2020 Q2	Context (guidance or announcement)Business closureCapacity limitFace-covering requirement	Primary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-DMV-SOS-RECORDERS-030	KYTC flyer, 'Driver's License Office Reopening Guidelines' (May 19, 2020)Driver's License Office Reopening Guidelines: What we are doing to keep you safe	Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Division of Driver Licensing	Kentucky (Transportation Cabinet, Division of Driver Licensing)State	May 19, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q3	Context (guidance or announcement)Capacity limitFace-covering requirementCourts and public officesWorkplace rules	Primary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-AGRICULTURE-PARKS-WILDLIFE-010	News release, 'DEEP Issues State Park Operations Plan Heading into Summer Season' (parks open with capacity limits, distancing and face coverings; inland swim areas closed; groups over five prohibited)State Parks Remain Open with Restrictions; Shoreline Swimming Areas Open; Inland Swimming Areas Closed, Capacity Limits and Social…	Connecticut DEEP	Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (State agency)State	May 20, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q3	Context (guidance or announcement)Business closureCapacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirement	Primary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-TRADE-BOARDS-073	Minimum Standard Health Protocols: Checklist for Driving Schools (classroom occupancy 25 percent from May 26, 2020; 50 percent; 75 percent from Oct. 13, 2020; six-foot distancing except in-car instruction and DPS road tests)Minimum Standard Health Protocols - Checklist for Driving Schools	Governor Greg Abbott (Strike Force to Open Texas); TDLR	Texas; Governor's Strike Force to Open Texas, applied by TDLR (driver education and safety program)State	May 26, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q1	Context (guidance or announcement)Capacity limitWorkplace rules	Confirmed from a secondary source
Ex. AGY-ST-AGRICULTURE-PARKS-WILDLIFE-049	News release, 'State public lands managers to reopen campgrounds in 22 counties' (camping reopens June 1 only in Phase 2 counties approved by county officials; cabins, yurts, group campsites and other overnight accommodations remain closed)State public lands managers to reopen campgrounds in 22 counties	Washington State Parks, WDFW, DNR	Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission, WDFW and DNR (State agencies)State	May 29, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q3	Context (guidance or announcement)Business closureCapacity limit	Primary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-DMV-SOS-RECORDERS-023	TDOSHS news release: Former Driver Services Centers Reopen as Express Centers in Nashville and Memphis (Sept. 1, 2020)Former Driver Services Centers Reopen as Express Centers in Nashville and Memphis	Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security	Tennessee (Department of Safety and Homeland Security, Driver Services Division)State	Sept. 1, 2020	2020 Q32020 Q42021 Q1	Context (guidance or announcement)Capacity limitCourts and public offices	Primary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-DMV-SOS-RECORDERS-029	KYTC 'COVID-19 Driver Licensing Changes and Updates' page (as archived August 8, 2020)COVID-19 Driver Licensing Changes and Updates (drive.ky.gov)	Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Division of Driver Licensing	Kentucky (Transportation Cabinet, Division of Driver Licensing; circuit clerks)State	Aug. 8, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q3	Context (guidance or announcement)Capacity limitCourts and public offices	Primary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-TRANSPORT-PORTS-TRANSIT-024	WSDOT news release, Dec. 18, 2020: public asked to limit state ferry rides to essential purposes over the holidays under statewide restrictions; masks required aboard vessels and in terminals; modified timetables continue (final round trips suspended on three routes; Triangle two-boat; no Sidney service); WSF 'will enforce reduced occupancy in terminals and on sailings for walk-on passengers'Limit state ferry travel to essential trips over holidays	Washington State Department of Transportation, Washington State Ferries (WSF); Assistant Secretary Amy Scarton	Washington (all WSF routes)State	Dec. 18, 2020	2020 Q42021 Q1	Context (guidance or announcement)Capacity limitFace-covering requirementTravel and quarantine	Primary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-TRANSPORT-PORTS-TRANSIT-005	MDOT MTA 'COVID-19 and MDOT MTA' page as captured July 12, 2021: 'Masks are required to be on for the duration of your ride on transit'; temporary strategic service reductions to MARC Train and Commuter Bus continuing; Transit Store temperature checks and seven-customer capacity limit; Reduced Fare Certification Office by appointment, ten-customer limitCOVID-19 and MDOT MTA - How To Ride; Status of Transit Service (masks required for the duration of the ride; MARC and Commuter Bus…	Maryland Department of Transportation, Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA)	MarylandState	July 12, 2021	2021 Q3	Context (guidance or announcement)Capacity limitFace-covering requirementTravel and quarantine	Primary source read

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, OPRD website, 'COVID-19 Impacts: Oregon Parks and Recreation Department closures' (all campgrounds closed; day-use areas, restrooms, trails and boat launches closed in part; limited camping from June 9, 2020), as captured May 31, 2020 (Ex. AGY-ST-AGRICULTURE-PARKS-WILDLIFE-026)
California State Parks, News release, 'California State Parks Announces Steps to Reduce Crowds at State Parks' (vehicular access closed at some units; full closures reserved) (Mar. 24, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-AGRICULTURE-PARKS-WILDLIFE-013)
Connecticut DEEP (Commissioner Katie Dykes), under Executive Order No. 7R, News release, 'State Parks to Reduce Visitor Capacity During COVID-19 Pandemic' (capacity closures; walk-in prohibition; picnicking prohibited) (Apr. 1, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-AGRICULTURE-PARKS-WILDLIFE-009)
Delaware Transit Corporation (DART First State), Delaware Department of Transportation, Delaware News release, Apr. 1, 2020: from Apr. 2, 2020 DART limits the number of passengers on each bus based on seating capacity; boarding through the rear door with no fare collection; additional timing buses and standby operators (Ex. AGY-ST-TRANSPORT-PORTS-TRANSIT-087)
Secretary of State Alex Padilla, News release AP20:038, Secretary of State Los Angeles Public Counter Hours Reduced during COVID-19 Pandemic (Apr. 3, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-DMV-SOS-RECORDERS-079)
South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, SCDMV 'COVID-19 Related Information' page (April 8, 2020; as archived April 10, 2020) (Apr. 8, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-DMV-SOS-RECORDERS-024)
Wisconsin DNR, at the direction of Governor Tony Evers, Closure of 40 State parks, forests and recreation areas (announced Apr. 9, 2020, effective Apr. 10, 2020) and reopening announcement of Apr. 28, 2020 (reopening May 1, 2020 with capacity limits and closed facilities) (Ex. AGY-ST-AGRICULTURE-PARKS-WILDLIFE-102)
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, News release, 'Texas State Parks Reopen for Day-Use' (conditions of reopening) (Apr. 20, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-AGRICULTURE-PARKS-WILDLIFE-003)
WDFW, Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission, DNR, News release, 'State recreation lands to reopen May 5 for local day-use only' (visitor centers, camping and overnight accommodations remain closed; day trips close to home only) (Apr. 27, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-AGRICULTURE-PARKS-WILDLIFE-047)
California DMV Director Steve Gordon, DMV news release: DMV Director releases statement about reopening of 25 field offices (May 8, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-DMV-SOS-RECORDERS-014)
Governor Greg Abbott (Strike Force to Open Texas); Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Minimum Standard Health Protocols: Checklist for Cosmetology Salons/Hair Salons (revised May 5, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-TRADE-BOARDS-010)
Governor Greg Abbott (Strike Force to Open Texas); TDLR, Minimum Standard Health Protocols: Checklist for Barber Shops (revised May 5, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-TRADE-BOARDS-011)
Governor Greg Abbott (Strike Force to Open Texas); TDLR, Minimum Standard Health Protocols: Checklist for Nail Salons (revised May 5, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-TRADE-BOARDS-012)
Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, BMV news release: additional branches open by appointment only (May 8, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-DMV-SOS-RECORDERS-003)
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (Carter Smith, Executive Director), News release, 'Texas State Parks to Allow Limited Overnight Camping Starting May 18' (May 6, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-AGRICULTURE-PARKS-WILDLIFE-004)
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Division of Driver Licensing, KYTC flyer, 'Driver's License Office Reopening Guidelines' (May 19, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-DMV-SOS-RECORDERS-030)
Connecticut DEEP, News release, 'DEEP Issues State Park Operations Plan Heading into Summer Season' (parks open with capacity limits, distancing and face coverings; inland swim areas closed; groups over five prohibited) (May 20, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-AGRICULTURE-PARKS-WILDLIFE-010)
Governor Greg Abbott (Strike Force to Open Texas); TDLR, Minimum Standard Health Protocols: Checklist for Driving Schools (classroom occupancy 25 percent from May 26, 2020; 50 percent; 75 percent from Oct. 13, 2020; six-foot distancing except in-car instruction and DPS road tests) (Ex. AGY-ST-TRADE-BOARDS-073)
Washington State Parks, WDFW, DNR, News release, 'State public lands managers to reopen campgrounds in 22 counties' (camping reopens June 1 only in Phase 2 counties approved by county officials; cabins, yurts, group campsites and other overnight accommodations remain closed) (May 29, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-AGRICULTURE-PARKS-WILDLIFE-049)
Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, TDOSHS news release: Former Driver Services Centers Reopen as Express Centers in Nashville and Memphis (Sept. 1, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-DMV-SOS-RECORDERS-023)
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Division of Driver Licensing, KYTC 'COVID-19 Driver Licensing Changes and Updates' page (as archived August 8, 2020) (Aug. 8, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-DMV-SOS-RECORDERS-029)
Washington State Department of Transportation, Washington State Ferries (WSF); Assistant Secretary Amy Scarton, WSDOT news release, Dec. 18, 2020: public asked to limit state ferry rides to essential purposes over the holidays under statewide restrictions; masks required aboard vessels and in terminals; modified timetables continue (final round trips suspended on three routes; Triangle two-boat; no Sidney service); WSF 'will enforce reduced occupancy in terminals and on sailings for walk-on passengers' (Ex. AGY-ST-TRANSPORT-PORTS-TRANSIT-024)
Maryland Department of Transportation, Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA), MDOT MTA 'COVID-19 and MDOT MTA' page as captured July 12, 2021: 'Masks are required to be on for the duration of your ride on transit'; temporary strategic service reductions to MARC Train and Commuter Bus continuing; Transit Store temperature checks and seven-customer capacity limit; Reduced Fare Certification Office by appointment, ten-customer limit (Ex. AGY-ST-TRANSPORT-PORTS-TRANSIT-005)

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