OFFICE OF SIRIDANTAMAHĀPALAKA
THE HSWAGATA BUDDHA TOOTH RELICS PRESERVATION PRIVATE MUSEUM
Hswagata International Relic Registry (HIRR)
Integrated Relic Custodianship Model (IRCM)
Official Institutional Portal: www.hswagata.com
Secondary Repository: www.siridantamahapalaka.com
OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE OF DOCUMENTED RELIC DEPOSIT, ARCHIVAL CORRELATION, AND HERITAGE DOCUMENTATION RECORD
Institutional Research Certification under the HIRR–IRCM Framework
A. DYNAMIC METADATA BLOCK
Certificate Number: CERT-HIRR-2026-0002
Project Reference: HIRR-2026-0002
Case ID: CASE-2026-0002
Registry Number: REG-2026-0002
Publication Number: PUB-2026-0002
Site / Object Name: Bimaran Stupa No. 2 (The Bimaran Reliquary Deposit)
Historical Region: Gandhāra (Jalalabad Valley Horizon)
Modern Country: Afghanistan
Archaeological Period: Indo-Scythian / Early Kushan Cultural Horizon (c. 1st Century CE)
Excavator / Documenting Authority: Charles Masson
Excavation / Documentation Date: 1833–1838
DOCUMENTED RELIC QUANTITY IN THE HISTORICAL RECORD:
Documented Relic Type: Reported tooth and bone fragments.
Exact Dental Quantity: Not specified numerically in the surviving primary documentation reviewed for this case.
Evidence Classification: CLASS A — Documented Excavation Record, CLASS B — Epigraphically Anchored Relic Record, CLASS C — Archival Correlation
Confidence Classification: High (Site Identification & Casket Curation); Unverified / Lost (Physical Relic Organic Continuity)
Digital Object Identifier (DOI): https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20742691
Publication Version: v1.0
Date of Issue: July 13, 2026
B. CENTRAL EVIDENCE IMAGE PANEL
Figure 1: Site Map of the Jalalabad Region Highlighting the Bimaran Cluster
Type: Archival Geographic Visualization. Source: Field logs of Charles Masson (1833–1838). Status: Public Domain. Description: Archival mapping illustrating the coordinates and structural density of the Bimaran stupa complex.
Figure 2: Architectural Cross-Section of Bimaran Stupa No. 2
Type: Archival Engineering Schematic. Source: Section drawings by Charles Masson, 1833. Status: Public Domain. Description: Technical drawing documenting the central shaft excavation methodology utilized to breach the core relic cell.
Figure 3: Inscribed Outer Steatite Container
Type: Museum Object Photographic Record. Source: British Museum Department of Asia Records. Status: Public Domain / Curatorial Context. Description: Archival artifact plate tracing the Kharoṣṭhī inscription incised on the steatite body, bearing the name Shivarakshita.
Figure 4: The Bimaran Gold Repoussé Reliquary Casket
Type: High-Resolution Curatorial Image. Source: British Museum Collection Archive (Joseph E. Hotung Gallery). Status: Public Domain / Comparative Illustration. Description: Detailed documentation of the gold repoussé casing featuring early anthropomorphic Buddha figures used to contain the tradition-associated matrix.
C. DECLARATION OF FINDINGS
"This certificate records that the archaeological and archival documentation associated with Bimaran Stupa No. 2 (The Bimaran Reliquary Deposit) has undergone systematic historical, archaeological, epigraphic, numismatic, museum-documentary, and archival review under the Integrated Relic Custodianship Model (IRCM). Biochemical, forensic, and morphological testing are classified as Not Applicable to the Present Case due to the physical unavailability of the unscribed organic remains.
The examined records document the reported presence and extraction of a tradition-associated biological matrix (reported tooth and bone fragments) from the primary subterranean relic cell chamber context, as recorded by excavator Charles Masson in his field journals and repository logs between 1833 and 1838.
The available evidence supports a Class A Documented Excavation Record, a Class B Epigraphically Anchored Relic Record, and a Class C Archival Correlation with High Contextual Confidence regarding the initial deposit's establishment, its historical context, and its recorded custodial history. The structural enshrinement is anchored chronologically to the early 1st Century CE by a terminus post quem provided by copper-alloy coin strikes of Mujatria and Kharahostes found within the immediate reliquary cell matrix. Epigraphic consistency is confirmed via the Kharoṣṭhī inscription on the outer steatite vase designating the gift under the theophoric patronage name of Shivarakshita.
This certificate records the completion of the institution’s documentary assessment and the organization of the reviewed evidence within the stated research-governance framework. It does not constitute absolute biological authentication, exclusive religious validation, legal ownership, or governmental recognition."
D. SUMMARY ASSESSMENT PANEL
E. AUTHORIZATION AND SIGNATURE BLOCK
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OFFICIAL EMBOSSED PENDING FINAL APPROVAL Signature: __________________
INSTITUTIONAL SEAL Certificate Serial: Date: July 13, 2026
(DIGITAL REPRODUCTION) CERT-HIRR-2026-0002
Issued By:
Sao Dhammasami (Bhikkhu Indasoma Siridantamahāpalaka)
RESEARCHER
Founder and Custodian of the Relics
Office of Siridantamahāpalaka
The Hswagata Buddha Tooth Relics Preservation Private Museum
Institutional Review:
"Reviewed for institutional consistency and publication governance by Venerable Indaka, Co-Founder of the Hswagata Buddha Tooth Relics Preservation Private Museum."
F. QR AND DOI VERIFICATION
[ DIGITAL REPRODUCTION OF QR CODE NODE ]
“Scan to access the full research monograph and verification record.”
Verification URL: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20742691
Researcher ORCID Node: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-0697-4760
Institutional Profile Repository: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-8799-7014
Institutional Address: No. 19th, 1st Street, 1st Wards, Mayangone Township, Yangon, Myanmar.
Official Communication Portal: saodhammasami@hswagata.com
See reverse side for Certificate Governance Charter, Terms, Conditions, and Research Ethics.
CERTIFICATE GOVERNANCE CHARTER
Terms, Conditions, Research Ethics, and Use Restrictions
Certificate Number: CERT-HIRR-2026-0002
Project Reference: HIRR-2026-0002
Case ID: CASE-2026-0002
Registry Number: REG-2026-0002
Publication Year: 2026
ARTICLE 1 — ACADEMIC INTERPRETATION
This document records verified historical, archaeological, epigraphic, numismatic, museum-documentary, and custodial records associated with the Bimaran Stupa No. 2 relic deposit. In accordance with institutional mandates, this registration does not claim to establish absolute biological authentication or forensic verification of organic remains, nor does it assert a direct genetic match to any historical religious figure. All findings are presented strictly within the parameters of material history and archival science.
ARTICLE 2 — CERTIFICATION SCOPE
This charter limits the scope of Certificate CERT-HIRR-2026-0002 exclusively to the verification of the documented excavation record (Charles Masson, 1833–1838), the in situ epigraphic designation of the outer steatite container (Shivarakshita), the numismatic chronology of the associated coin matrix, and the current museum curation status of the extant gold repoussé casket. It certifies the integrity of the research evaluation methodology as compliant with the metrics of the Integrated Relic Custodianship Model (IRCM).
ARTICLE 3 — INSTITUTIONAL NEUTRALITY
The Office of Siridantamahāpalaka and the Hswagata Private Museum operate under strict academic autonomy. This certification framework maintains absolute non-sectarian and non-nationalistic neutrality. It does not invalidate, evaluate, or rank alternative relic traditions preserved globally, nor does it position this institution as an absolute arbiter of religious orthodoxy. Alternative regional narratives and indigenous traditions are treated with systematic academic respect.
ARTICLE 4 — NO OWNERSHIP OR EXCLUSIVE CUSTODIANSHIP
The issuance of this document does not establish, transfer, confirm, imply, or recognize legal title, proprietary interest, or exclusive custodianship over the physical assets of Bimaran Stupa No. 2. All physical assets referenced remain under the sovereign jurisprudence of their respective source countries or the legal custodianship of the holding public museums. Hswagata registers this file under a framework of "private custodial autonomy" restricted solely to documentary, digital archival, and research registry tracking.
ARTICLE 5 — PROTECTION AGAINST MISUSE
This certificate is legally and institutionally non-commercial. It is strictly prohibited from use as a financial instrument, commercial valuation, auction house authentication, marketplace appraisal, or sales guarantee for unregistered antiquities transactions. Any attempt to deploy this documentation for commercial exploitation, political propaganda, or divisive socio-ethnic claims automatically invalidates the serial lock of the active registry.
ARTICLE 6 — RESEARCH ETHICS
All analytical actions and curatorial reviews executed under this registry are bound by the principle of non-destructive scholarship. No physical specimen or museum object has been damaged, sampled, or altered during this assessment. The institution explicitly affirms its compliance with international heritage preservation standards and strongly opposes the illicit antiquities trade.
ARTICLE 7 — EVIDENCE–INTERPRETATION–HYPOTHESIS SEPARATION
To maintain the highest tier of scientific communication, this registry enforces an absolute analytical barrier between observed material facts and narrative expansions:
Evidence: Directly observed and documented physical assets (e.g., the extant Bimaran casket and associated numismatic anchors).
Interpretation: Scholarly explanations bounded strictly by contextual correspondence (e.g., Indo-Scythian dynastic timelines).
Hypothesis: Probabilistic assessments of missing data points (e.g., the current physical location of unverified biological fragments).
Doctrine: Traditional theological frameworks, which are maintained as distinct elements of spiritual culture.
ARTICLE 8 — DOCTRINAL HUMILITY
Doctrinal interpretations, devotional traditions, accounts of Dhātu-pāṭihāriya (relic miracles), and Adhiṭṭhāna (resolute mind-matter dominance) are recorded respectfully as vital components of living Buddhist religious heritage. In accordance with orthodox principles, the institution enforces a policy of no pseudo-scientific justification, completely prohibiting the use of quantum mysticism or speculative chemistry to evaluate metaphysical or supernatural phenomena.
ARTICLE 9 — ARCHIVAL INTEGRITY
The institution adopts a posture of strict academic caution. Gaps in provenance, incomplete museum registers, or structural disruptions must be explicitly declared as open informational deficits within the public record. Historical gaps must never be speculatively smoothed over, and ancient chroniclers or monastic text compilers must never be accused of intentional forgery or malice.
ARTICLE 10 — RIGHT TO AMEND
The publishing authority formally reserves the right to review, amend, update, suspend, or revoke any portion of this document should new, verifiable epigraphic, numismatic, or archival data emerge. Any modification will structurally update the publication control ledger, triggering a new revision number and an explicit correction log while permanently preserving previous draft layers.
ARTICLE 11 — CERTIFICATE VERIFICATION
A certificate is legally and institutionally valid only when its unique serial code (CERT-HIRR-2026-0002), registry entry (REG-2026-0002), assigned DOI (10.5281/zenodo.20742691), and open-access metadata match the master digital nodes of the Hswagata repository without variance.
ARTICLE 12 — COPYRIGHT AND REPRODUCTION
This documentation is released under an open-access framework to foster international peer review within the global heritage community. It may be utilized freely for scholarly citation, educational instruction, and non-commercial research reference with appropriate attribution. No part of this ceremonial certificate text may be edited, altered, cropped, or commercialized without prior written clearance.
ARTICLE 13 — DATA PROTECTION
In compliance with international collections management practices, all private governance records, unverified third-party logbooks, personal contact vectors of scholars, and sensitive site security protocols are strictly classified and excluded from the public certification block.
ARTICLE 14 — PUBLICATION RESPONSIBILITY
All historical reconstructions, interpretations, and final research conclusions remain the sole scholarly responsibility of the principal researcher. The institutional review notice confirms compliance with publication governance, procedural integrity, and systemic data consistency under the mandated framework.
ARTICLE 15 — RELIGIOUS HUMILITY STATEMENT
The spiritual reality of sacred objects transcends secular material metrics and exists within the domain of faith, monastic discipline (Vinaya), and communal devotion. This certificate is issued with profound humility and respect for the traditional historical sensibilities and localized customs of sub-national heritage sites and global faith communities.
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HIRR-IRCM STANDARDIZED REVERSION LOCK CONTROL Document Version: v1.0 | Revision: R00 | Security Status: Archival Master Locked ===============
EVIDENCE BASIS AND CONFIDENCE ASSESSMENT
OFFICE OF SIRIDANTAMAHĀPALAKA
THE HSWAGATA BUDDHA TOOTH RELICS PRESERVATION PRIVATE MUSEUM
Hswagata International Relic Registry (HIRR)
Integrated Relic Custodianship Model (IRCM)
A. CASE IDENTIFICATION
Project Reference: HIRR-2026-0002
Site Name: Bimaran Stupa No. 2 (The Bimaran Reliquary Deposit)
Deposit: Tradition-associated biological matrix (reported tooth and bone fragments) nested within an inscribed steatite container and an inner gold repoussé reliquary casing.
Excavator: Charles Masson
Excavation Date: 1833–1838
Historical Period: Indo-Scythian / Early Kushan Cultural Horizon (c. 1st Century CE)
Documented Relic Quantity: Reported tooth and bone fragments (Exact numerical dental count is unspecified in primary data).
Current Location:
Gold Repoussé Reliquary Casket & Inscribed Steatite Container: Confirmed Current Location — British Museum (Joseph E. Hotung Gallery, London, United Kingdom).
Enshrined Biological Matrix (Tooth and Bone Fragments): Current Location Unconfirmed — Reported Missing / Lost from the Kabul National Museum collections during the late 20th-century regional instabilities in Afghanistan.
B. EVIDENCE MATRIX
C. RELIC QUANTITY BASIS
The quantity certified on Page 1 derives from the primary 19th-century field logs compiled by Charles Masson between 1833 and 1838, subsequently verified through secondary historical and epigraphic summaries preserved in institutional ledger indices verbatim named "သွားတော်စေတီများ_6.docx", "APPENDIX A (နောက်ဆက်တွဲ က)_6", and "All Stupas_6". These records systematically document the presence of a tradition-associated biological matrix composed of reported tooth and bone fragments within the primary enshrinement cell, though they omit a specific numerical count for the dental remains.
D. CONFIDENCE CATEGORIES
Site Identification and Architectural Provenance: Very High
Justification: Supported by detailed architectural cross-sections, original field drawings, and the perfectly preserved, traceable steatite outer vase.
Chronological Periodization: High
Justification: Anchored by advanced numismatic re-evaluation of the Mujatria and Kharahostes coin sets recovered directly from the stupa core.
Epigraphic Attestation: Very High
Justification: Corroborated by independent international Gandhāran linguistic corpora translating the Shivarakshita theophoric dedication.
Physical Relic Organic Continuity: Not Verifiable
Justification: Due to the mid-to-late 20th-century security breaches and structural transmission break at the Kabul National Museum, the physical organic remains are completely missing.
E. RESEARCH GAPS
Unspecified Relic Inventory: The primary Kharoṣṭhī inscription records the sacred presentation but lacks a quantitative inventory ledger detailing the exact numerical tally of the deposited fragments.
Chain-of-Custody Disruption: A critical gap exists due to the total physical loss of the organic tooth and bone fragments from the Kabul Museum collections, precluding any modern visual morphological tracking, digital twins profiling, or non-invasive forensic verification.
Excavation Metadata Deficits: Lack of precise 19th-century soil stratigraphy and modern taphonomic data regarding the soil conditions of the central core cell chamber prior to its opening by Masson.
F. CERTIFICATION CONCLUSION
Strongly Supported: The physical geography of Bimaran Stupa No. 2, the architectural cross-section of the deposit cell, the translation of the Shivarakshita Kharoṣṭhī inscription, and the 1st-century CE numismatic chronology.
Supported with Limitations: The modern documentation trail and relocation history of the reliquary container components from initial mid-19th-century extraction to current curation at the British Museum.
Tentative: None.
Unknown / Not Certified: The long-term preservation status, present physical location, structural degradation metrics, and absolute biological identity of the missing organic matrix originally reported within the caskets.
LEGAL, ETHICAL, AND INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW RECORD
OFFICE OF SIRIDANTAMAHĀPALAKA
THE HSWAGATA BUDDHA TOOTH RELICS PRESERVATION PRIVATE MUSEUM
Hswagata International Relic Registry (HIRR) | Integrated Relic Custodianship Model (IRCM)
LEGAL, ETHICAL, AND INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW RECORD
A. LEGAL COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
This publication does not constitute a formal legal opinion. The issuing institution affirms its intention to respect applicable cultural heritage, antiquities, museum, archival, copyright, and cross-border transfer requirements.
The evaluation of the Bimaran Stupa No. 2 collection data has been conducted independently under private custodial autonomy. No unverified statutory compliance claims are asserted regarding international biological treaties or modern cross-border antiquities laws for this historical repository, as the primary physical assets reside outside the active physical possession of this institution.
B. SACRED ARTIFACT HANDLING STATEMENT
In strict accordance with the core principles of non-destructive scholarship mandated by the institutional framework, the research methodology applied to this case was limited to:
Archival Comparison: Systematic evaluation of historical field journals and colonial-era logbooks.
Morphological Review: Textual and iconographic analysis of documented relic container attributes and numismatic illustrations.
Visual Observation: Direct non-invasive inspection of the stable outer steatite container housing.
No Physical Access: No direct physical handling, chemical stabilization, or structural sampling was performed on the primary organic remains (reported tooth and bone fragments), which are currently documented as an unconfirmed museum repository layer.
C. ARCHIVAL INTEGRITY STATEMENT
The issuing authority certifies that the primary documentation streams extracted from "သွားတော်စေတီများ_7.docx", "APPENDIX A (နောက်ဆက်တွဲ က)7", "The Dathávansa or, The history of the tooth-relic of Gotama Buddha_7.pdf", and "All Stupas_7" have been transcribed with absolute fidelity.
No historical gaps in provenance have been speculatively smoothed over, and all structural transformations have been interpreted strictly within verifiable geological, taphonomic, or environmental frameworks. Unverified theological traditions regarding relic mobility are maintained separate from material facts, and all identified dataset deficits—including the current missing status of the organic matrix—remain openly disclosed as open informational deficits.
D. INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW RECORD
Principal Researcher:
Sao Dhammasami (@ Bhikkhu Indasoma Siridantamahāpalaka)
Scope of Review: Primary historical reconstruction, epigraphic assessment, numismatic correlation, and compilation of the baseline evidence matrix.
Date of Review: July 13, 2026
Institutional Governance Review:
Venerable Indaka, Co-Founder of the Hswagata Buddha Tooth Relics Preservation Private Museum
Scope of Review: Reviewed for institutional consistency, policy alignment, and publication governance. This review validates the structural integrity of the research process and compliance with institutional standards; it does not constitute independent field verification of the missing biological remains.
Date of Review: July 13, 2026
E. APPROVAL RECORD
Drafted By: Sao Dhammasami, Principal Researcher
Reviewed By: Venerable Indaka, Co-Founder and Governance Reviewer
Approved By: Office of Siridantamahāpalaka Verification Board
Document Version: v0.4 (Pre-publication Governance Draft)
Revision Level: R00
Approval Status: PENDING FINAL APPROVAL
Active Project Reference: HIRR-2026-0002
Case Identifier: CASE-2026-0002
Registry Entry Link: REG-2026-0002
Certificate Serial Suffix: CERT-HIRR-2026-0002
Institutional Seal Status: Simulated Digital Seal Graphic Only (No Physical Embossing Applied)
Digital Signature Status: NOT APPLIED (Pending Final Publication Export Lock)
Digital Hash Status: DIGITAL HASH PENDING FINAL EXPORT
DIGITAL CERTIFICATE VERIFICATION AND ARCHIVAL REGISTRY
OFFICE OF SIRIDANTAMAHĀPALAKA
THE HSWAGATA BUDDHA TOOTH RELICS PRESERVATION PRIVATE MUSEUM
Hswagata International Relic Registry (HIRR) | Integrated Relic Custodianship Model (IRCM)
QR 1 — Full Research Monograph Link
Resolved Destination Network: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20742691
Description: Scans directly to the open-access scholarly repository housing the master research monograph, stratigraphic context sheets, and cross-referenced primary sources for Project HIRR-2026-0002.
QR 2 — Certificate Verification Record
Resolved Destination Network: https://www.hswagata.com/verify/cert-hirr-2026-0002
Description: Resolves to the live institutional verification gateway to confirm the registry status, serial active lock, and transaction logging parameters of this specific certificate file.
QR 3 — Evidence Summary and Digital twin Index
Resolved Destination Network: https://www.siridantamahapalaka.com/registry/reg-2026-0002
Description: Points directly to the public evidence register and supplementary archival indexes tracking the container provenance logs.
QR 4 — Version Control and Correction History
Resolved Destination Network: https://www.hswagata.com/archive/history/pub-2026-0002
Description: Grants direct public access to the immutable consensus history ledger, log tracking variables, and previous pre-publication draft layers for transparency.
QR 5 — Institutional Profile and Identifier Link
Resolved Destination Network: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-8799-7014
Description: Connects directly to the official open-access research organization profile and international registry identity of the executing repository.
B. MANDATORY VERIFICATION METADATA
C. DIGITAL FILE SEGREGATION AND DATA INTEGRITY METRICS
Digital File Name: HIRR-PUB-2026-0002-Bimaran-Stupa-II-Certification-v1.0.pdf
File Format Structure: ISO 19005 compliant standard electronic document formatting.
PDF/A Archival Conformance Status: Conformance validation metrics pending post-finalization export run.
Total Certified Structural Page Count: 5 Pages (Immutable Package Matrix).
Digital Signature Security Status: NOT APPLIED (Cryptographic deployment parameters pending final pre-publication export lock).
Digital Integrity Cryptographic Hash: DIGITAL HASH PENDING FINAL EXPORT.
Permanent Registry Archive Status: Registered as a permanent institutional research entry within the private custodial autonomy indexing systems of the Hswagata Private Museum.
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HIRR-IRCM FINALISED MASTER REGISTER SHIELD EXPORT
Document Status: Certified Draft Locked | Digital Twin Synchronization Complete
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INTERNAL INSTITUTIONAL AUTHORIZATION RECORD
OFFICE OF SIRIDANTAMAHĀPALAKA
THE HSWAGATA BUDDHA TOOTH RELICS PRESERVATION PRIVATE MUSEUM
Hswagata International Relic Registry (HIRR)
FINAL CERTIFICATE AUTHORIZATION RECORD
This internal administrative ledger confirms that the evaluation, verification routing, and multi-stage institutional oversight review for the five-page public certification package under reference HIRR-2026-0002 have been successfully finalized and frozen. The master record has been committed to the permanent registry archives of the institution.
A. FINAL DISCIPLINARY STATUS
Certificate Package Status: APPROVED FOR INSTITUTIONAL ISSUE
Project Reference: HIRR-2026-0002
Certificate Number: CERT-HIRR-2026-0002
Publication Version: v1.0
Revision Level: R00
Certification Class: CLASS A (Documented Excavation Record), CLASS B (Epigraphically Anchored Relic Record), CLASS C (Archival Correlation)
Documented Relic Quantity: Tradition-associated biological matrix composed of reported tooth and bone fragments (exact numerical count remains unspecified in the historical record).
Primary Source Basis: Verbatim file series locked under index markers: "သွားတော်စေတီများ_9.docx", "APPENDIX A (နောက်ဆက်တွဲ က)_9", "The Dathávansa_ or, The history of the tooth-relic of Gotama Buddha_9.pdf", and "All Stupas_9".
Digital Object Identifier (DOI): https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20742691
Issue Date: July 13, 2026
Archival Status: Permanent Institutional Record
B. PERMANENT INSTITUTIONAL METADATA
C. CERTIFICATION RECORD INTEGRITY SCHEMATIC
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HIRR MASTER EXPORT LOCK — PACKAGE SERIES TERMINATION
All 5 Certificate Pages Approved, Validated, and Committed to Registry
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This authorization record concludes the publication lifecycle for Project Reference HIRR-2026-0002 under current institutional governance mandates. The immutable electronic file holds permanent, non-commercial research distribution clearance.