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Parameters for the content of each field are provided. The Notes at the right provide further direction for correctly preparing your file.  \nOrganizations in this file will be invited to participate in the selected administration. Organizations must confirm if they will participate in the administration.  \nIMPORTANT: The Participation File must include the Local Organization Code field, at minimum, to identify sites that will be testing in the upcoming administration. Adding a primary test coordinator (PTC) is optional. If you choose to add this OPTIONAL entity, all PTC fields except the PTC Phone extension (ext.) are required, including the PTC Last Name, PTC First Name, PTC Phone Number, and PTC Email.  \nNotes:  \n􀁺 Files must be loaded in CSV format.  \n􀁺 Files must include header rows with field names matching the column headers shown in the table below.  \n􀁺 The content of a field must not exceed the field length specified in the field name Max Length. 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