1.   This call follows the LIFESPAN DC access rules which restricts access to a DC to the associated DC user or an interested user.

2.   This is the only valid state a DC can be in if it is to submitted for assessment by interested LIFESPAN users.

3.   This is a subset of the interested users list.

4.   The interested users list within LIFESPAN corresponds to the list of assessors in the DC--ASSESSORS view in LIFESPAN RDBI.

5.   All interested users will be informed of the approval via the Mail System.

6.   All interested users receive a LIFESPAN mail message for each Design Change on the package once the Quality Assurance process is complete.

7.   Once submitted, LIFESPAN informs all interested users that the DC requires to be assessed.

8.   The interested users are notified of the requirement for them to assess the DC via the LIFESPAN Mail System.

9.   When all interested users have accepted the DC, it changes state to AGREED.