Fuel Pump

I have a new SU electronic fuel pump from VB. It appears to have two vents,
one on the back side of the diaphragm the other on the contact cap. I assume
that the are for pollution control(?). Question Can they be capped or should
they be ?????
Thanks and Aloha Rog

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