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## What

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## Why

[Why this maintenance/cleanup is needed now]

## Acceptance Criteria

- [ ] [Specific, testable criterion 1]
- [ ] [Specific, testable criterion 2]

## Scope

[What's included and what's explicitly excluded]

## Technical Notes

[Approach, risks, or migration steps — remove if not applicable]