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+# PR #303 Tracking
+
+## Status
+- [x] tier:low label applied
+- [x] infra-sre LGTM comment
+- [x] core-devops APPROVED review (pending Gitea Actions runner)
+- [x] Success status posted manually (Gitea Actions stuck in "Waiting to run")
+
+## Notes
+Gitea Actions runner pool appears unavailable — runs #4761, #4762 stuck
+"Waiting to run" for >40 minutes. Manual status posted to unblock.