The values of the subject identity discrimination properties (SIDPs) of each pair of nodes must be compared, and the merging rules defined by each of the governing TM Applications must be used to determine whether the two nodes should be merged. When a rule indicates that the nodes should be merged, they must be merged in accordance with

All TM Applications are required to conform to this standard and to
specify merging rules (parid0497). Merger on the basis of SIDPs has been defined.