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+---
+name: Bug report
+about: Report software bugs
+title: "[Bug]: "
+labels: Type:Bug
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+## Expected behavior
+A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen.
+
+## Describe the bug
+A clear and concise description of what the bug is.
+
+## To Reproduce
+Steps to reproduce the behavior:
+1. 
+2. 
+3. 
+4. 
+
+## Screenshots/output
+If applicable, add screenshots or program output to help explain your problem.
+
+## System Specifications:
+ - Version:
+ - Platform:
+ - Subsystem:
+
+## How can this issue be closed?
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+---
+name: Feature request
+about: Suggest an idea for this project
+title: 'Feature: '
+labels: Status:1-New, Type:Feature
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+## Background and motivation
+
+## Description of idea
+
+## Implementation details
+
+## Potential snags
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+## Summary of changes
+<!--- In one or more sentences, describe the PR you are submitting -->
+
+
+
+## Types of changes
+<!--- What types of changes does your code introduce? Put an `x` in all the boxes that apply: -->
+
+- [ ] Bug fix (non-breaking change which fixes an issue)
+- [ ] New feature (non-breaking change which adds functionality)
+- [ ] Breaking change (fix or feature that would cause existing functionality to change)
+
+## Required for Merging
+- [ ] I have read the **CONTRIBUTING** document.
+- [ ] My code follows the code style of this project.
+- [ ] My change requires a change to the documentation.
+- [ ] I have updated the documentation accordingly.
+- [ ] I have added tests to cover my changes.
+- [ ] All new and existing tests passed.
+  - [ ] CI tests pass
+  - [ ] Local tests pass (including Serpent2 integration tests)
+
+## Associated Issues and PRs
+<!--- Please note any issues or pull requests associated with this pull request -->
+
+- Issue: #
+
+
+## Associated Developers
+<!--- Please mention any developers who should be alerted of this PR -->
+
+- Dev: @
+
+
+## Checklist for Reviewers
+
+Reviewers should use [this link](https://arfc.github.io/manual/guides/pull_requests) to get to the 
+Review Checklist before they begin their review.