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A. After the specified date, no code that introduces new scientific capabilities of the model can be introduced to the version being finalized. More specifically, a github "pull request" for completed code implementing the feature must be made before the feature freeze date/time. Example: all ACME v1 features must be complete and have a PR issued by 11:59:59 pm PT, .
Q. What if the pull request for my needed feature misses the deadline?
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