receiving a buffer information report from {HEAD ~ a node} for relaying {TAIL ~ communications} between at least one user station and a system station, the report being generated based on a report format used for uplink reporting by a user station and 
receiving a buffer information report from { HEAD ~ a node } for relaying { TAIL ~ communications } between at least one user station and a system station , the report being generated based on a report format used for uplink reporting by a user station and
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