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+--- Description of proposed changes ---
+
+
+
+
+--- Merge policy ---
+
+- [ ] Travis CI PASS
+- [ ] `*-aws-runtest` PASS
+- [ ] `*-azure-runtest` PASS
+- [ ] `*-images-runtest` PASS
+- [ ] `*-openshift-runtest` PASS
+- [ ] `*-vmware-runtest` PASS
+
+--- Jenkins commands ---
+
+- `ok to test` to accept this pull request for testing
+- `test this please` for a one time test run
+- `retest this please` to start a new build