{"id":212009,"date":"2024-11-04T14:06:45","date_gmt":"2024-11-04T14:06:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elexon-beta.elexonhostings.co.uk\/bsc\/?page_id=212009"},"modified":"2025-01-23T12:35:25","modified_gmt":"2025-01-23T12:35:25","slug":"standard-changes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/elexon-beta.elexonhostings.co.uk\/bsc\/change\/standard-changes\/","title":{"rendered":"Standard Changes"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 id=\"latest-standard-change-classifications\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW31892931 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31892931 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 1\">Latest Standard Change Classifications<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The following changes have been classified as Standard Changes and will follow the Standard Change process: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Adding a new Fuel Type to the <a href=\"https:\/\/bmrs.elexon.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Insights Solution. <\/a>[<a href=\"https:\/\/elexon-beta.elexonhostings.co.uk\/bsc\/documents\/data\/list-of-fuel-types\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View list of existing Fuel types<\/a>]<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Housekeeping changes to <a href=\"https:\/\/bscdocs.elexon.co.uk\/category-3-documents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Code Subsidiary Documents (CSDs)<\/a><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&#xA0;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"standard-change-classification\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW13964511 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13964511 BCX8\">Standard Change Classification<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW13964511 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13964511 BCX8\">In order to classify a change as a Standard Change, requests are required to be consulted on and approved by the BSC Panel (in accordance with BSCP40). In addition to Panel approval, requests cannot follow the Standard Change process unless any required &#x2018;enabling changes&#x2019; have also been approved and implemented.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bscdocs.elexon.co.uk\/bsc-procedures\/bscp-40-change-management\">BSC Procedure 40 (BSCP40): Change Management<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW13964511 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13964511 BCX8\">Requests to classify a change as a <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13964511 BCX8\">Standard Change, and the tracking of existing classified Standard Changes,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13964511 BCX8\"> will be recorded and documented in the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13964511 BCX8\">Change Register.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/elexon-beta.elexonhostings.co.uk\/bsc\/change\/change-register\/\"><span class=\"EOP SCXW13964511 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW13964511 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13964511 BCX8\">Change Register<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW75658 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75658 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 1\">Standard Change Criteria<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"EOP SCXW75658 BCX8\" data-ccp-props='{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":360,\"335559739\":80}'>In order for a Change to be classified as a Standard Change, it must meet the following criteria:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"TextRun SCXW179207791 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179207791 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Table Body Text\" data-ccp-parastyle-defn='{\"ObjectId\":\"12a4a5fd-77bf-48fd-bf23-93f679eb6098|32\",\"ClassId\":1073872969,\"Properties\":[201342446,\"1\",201342447,\"5\",201342448,\"1\",201342449,\"1\",469777841,\"Aptos\",469777842,\"Times New Roman\",469777843,\"Times New Roman\",469777844,\"Aptos\",201341986,\"1\",469769226,\"Aptos\",268442635,\"20\",469775450,\"Table Body Text\",201340122,\"2\",134234082,\"true\",134233614,\"true\",469778129,\"TableBodyText\",335572020,\"1\",335551500,\"0\",335559705,\"2057\",335559685,\"57\",335559737,\"57\",335559740,\"300\",201341983,\"2\",335559739,\"60\",469778324,\"Normal\"]}'>Low risk<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW179207791 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179207791 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Table Body Text\"> A change is considered <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179207791 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Table Body Text\">low risk<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179207791 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Table Body Text\"> when it has a minimal or negligible chance of causing adverse effects to Settlement and the IT environment or the business processes it supports for both BSC central systems and participants. The consequence of failure, if it occurs, is minimal.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"TextRun SCXW249089413 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249089413 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Table Body Text\" data-ccp-parastyle-defn='{\"ObjectId\":\"12a4a5fd-77bf-48fd-bf23-93f679eb6098|32\",\"ClassId\":1073872969,\"Properties\":[201342446,\"1\",201342447,\"5\",201342448,\"1\",201342449,\"1\",469777841,\"Aptos\",469777842,\"Times New Roman\",469777843,\"Times New Roman\",469777844,\"Aptos\",201341986,\"1\",469769226,\"Aptos\",268442635,\"20\",469775450,\"Table Body Text\",201340122,\"2\",134234082,\"true\",134233614,\"true\",469778129,\"TableBodyText\",335572020,\"1\",335551500,\"0\",335559705,\"2057\",335559685,\"57\",335559737,\"57\",335559740,\"300\",201341983,\"2\",335559739,\"60\",469778324,\"Normal\"]}'>Repeatable<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW249089413 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249089413 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Table Body Text\">This relates to the ability to implement the change consistently <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249089413 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Table Body Text\">repeatedly<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249089413 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Table Body Text\"> without variations in the process or outcome. 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This means that the same steps are followed each time.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"EOP SCXW249089413 BCX8\" data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":2,\"335559685\":57,\"335559737\":57,\"335559739\":60,\"335559740\":300}'> <span class=\"TextRun SCXW181807076 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181807076 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Table Body Text\" data-ccp-parastyle-defn='{\"ObjectId\":\"12a4a5fd-77bf-48fd-bf23-93f679eb6098|32\",\"ClassId\":1073872969,\"Properties\":[201342446,\"1\",201342447,\"5\",201342448,\"1\",201342449,\"1\",469777841,\"Aptos\",469777842,\"Times New Roman\",469777843,\"Times New Roman\",469777844,\"Aptos\",201341986,\"1\",469769226,\"Aptos\",268442635,\"20\",469775450,\"Table Body Text\",201340122,\"2\",134234082,\"true\",134233614,\"true\",469778129,\"TableBodyText\",335572020,\"1\",335551500,\"0\",335559705,\"2057\",335559685,\"57\",335559737,\"57\",335559740,\"300\",201341983,\"2\",335559739,\"60\",469778324,\"Normal\"]}'>Predictable<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"EOP SCXW249089413 BCX8\" data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":2,\"335559685\":57,\"335559737\":57,\"335559739\":60,\"335559740\":300}'><span class=\"TextRun SCXW181807076 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181807076 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Table Body Text\">This pertains to the expected outcomes of implementing the change. A predictable change is one where the outcome is known, based on <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181807076 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Table Body Text\">previous<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181807076 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Table Body Text\"> implementations or thorough testing. There <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181807076 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Table Body Text\">shouldn&#x2019;t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181807076 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Table Body Text\"> be any surprises when the change is made.&#xA0;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"standard-change-classification-process\">Standard Change Classification process<\/h2>\n<p>The following flow diagram outlines the process for classifying a Standard Change:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.elexon.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/04135916\/Standard-Change-classification-process-map-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-212331 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/elexon-beta.elexonhostings.co.uk\/bsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Standard-Change-classification-process-map-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"877\" 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In addition to Panel approval, requests cannot follow the Standard Change process unless any required &#x2018;enabling changes&#x2019; have also been approved and implemented.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bscdocs.elexon.co.uk\/bsc-procedures\/bscp-40-change-management\">BSC Procedure 40 (BSCP40): Change Management<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW13964511 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13964511 BCX8\">Requests to classify a change as a <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13964511 BCX8\">Standard Change, and the tracking of existing classified Standard Changes,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13964511 BCX8\"> will be recorded and documented in the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13964511 BCX8\">Change Register.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/elexon-beta.elexonhostings.co.uk\/bsc\/change\/change-register\/\"><span class=\"EOP SCXW13964511 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW13964511 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13964511 BCX8\">Change Register<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW75658 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75658 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 1\">Standard Change Criteria<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"EOP SCXW75658 BCX8\" data-ccp-props='{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":360,\"335559739\":80}'>In order for a Change to be classified as a Standard Change, it must meet the following criteria:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"TextRun SCXW179207791 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179207791 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Table Body Text\" data-ccp-parastyle-defn='{\"ObjectId\":\"12a4a5fd-77bf-48fd-bf23-93f679eb6098|32\",\"ClassId\":1073872969,\"Properties\":[201342446,\"1\",201342447,\"5\",201342448,\"1\",201342449,\"1\",469777841,\"Aptos\",469777842,\"Times New Roman\",469777843,\"Times New Roman\",469777844,\"Aptos\",201341986,\"1\",469769226,\"Aptos\",268442635,\"20\",469775450,\"Table Body Text\",201340122,\"2\",134234082,\"true\",134233614,\"true\",469778129,\"TableBodyText\",335572020,\"1\",335551500,\"0\",335559705,\"2057\",335559685,\"57\",335559737,\"57\",335559740,\"300\",201341983,\"2\",335559739,\"60\",469778324,\"Normal\"]}'>Low risk<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW179207791 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179207791 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Table Body Text\"> A change is considered <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179207791 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Table Body Text\">low risk<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179207791 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Table Body Text\"> when it has a minimal or negligible chance of causing adverse effects to Settlement and the IT environment or the business processes it supports for both BSC central systems and participants. The consequence of failure, if it occurs, is minimal.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"TextRun SCXW249089413 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249089413 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Table Body Text\" data-ccp-parastyle-defn='{\"ObjectId\":\"12a4a5fd-77bf-48fd-bf23-93f679eb6098|32\",\"ClassId\":1073872969,\"Properties\":[201342446,\"1\",201342447,\"5\",201342448,\"1\",201342449,\"1\",469777841,\"Aptos\",469777842,\"Times New Roman\",469777843,\"Times New Roman\",469777844,\"Aptos\",201341986,\"1\",469769226,\"Aptos\",268442635,\"20\",469775450,\"Table Body Text\",201340122,\"2\",134234082,\"true\",134233614,\"true\",469778129,\"TableBodyText\",335572020,\"1\",335551500,\"0\",335559705,\"2057\",335559685,\"57\",335559737,\"57\",335559740,\"300\",201341983,\"2\",335559739,\"60\",469778324,\"Normal\"]}'>Repeatable<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW249089413 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249089413 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Table Body Text\">This relates to the ability to implement the change consistently <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249089413 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Table Body Text\">repeatedly<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249089413 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Table Body Text\"> without variations in the process or outcome. For a change to be considered standard, it must be repeatable. This means that the same steps are followed each time.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"EOP SCXW249089413 BCX8\" data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":2,\"335559685\":57,\"335559737\":57,\"335559739\":60,\"335559740\":300}'> <span class=\"TextRun SCXW181807076 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181807076 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Table Body Text\" data-ccp-parastyle-defn='{\"ObjectId\":\"12a4a5fd-77bf-48fd-bf23-93f679eb6098|32\",\"ClassId\":1073872969,\"Properties\":[201342446,\"1\",201342447,\"5\",201342448,\"1\",201342449,\"1\",469777841,\"Aptos\",469777842,\"Times New Roman\",469777843,\"Times New Roman\",469777844,\"Aptos\",201341986,\"1\",469769226,\"Aptos\",268442635,\"20\",469775450,\"Table Body Text\",201340122,\"2\",134234082,\"true\",134233614,\"true\",469778129,\"TableBodyText\",335572020,\"1\",335551500,\"0\",335559705,\"2057\",335559685,\"57\",335559737,\"57\",335559740,\"300\",201341983,\"2\",335559739,\"60\",469778324,\"Normal\"]}'>Predictable<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"EOP SCXW249089413 BCX8\" data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":2,\"335559685\":57,\"335559737\":57,\"335559739\":60,\"335559740\":300}'><span class=\"TextRun SCXW181807076 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181807076 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Table Body Text\">This pertains to the expected outcomes of implementing the change. A predictable change is one where the outcome is known, based on <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181807076 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Table Body Text\">previous<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181807076 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Table Body Text\"> implementations or thorough testing. There <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181807076 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Table Body Text\">shouldn&#x2019;t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181807076 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Table Body Text\"> be any surprises when the change is made.&#xA0;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"standard-change-classification-process\">Standard Change Classification process<\/h2>\n<p>The following flow diagram outlines the process for classifying a Standard Change:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.elexon.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/04135916\/Standard-Change-classification-process-map-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-212331 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/elexon-beta.elexonhostings.co.uk\/bsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Standard-Change-classification-process-map-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"877\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elexon-bsc-production-cdn.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/06120302\/Standard-Change-classification-process-map-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/elexon-bsc-production-cdn.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/06120302\/Standard-Change-classification-process-map-300x257.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elexon-bsc-production-cdn.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/06120302\/Standard-Change-classification-process-map-1024x876.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/elexon-bsc-production-cdn.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/06120302\/Standard-Change-classification-process-map-768x657.jpg 768w, https:\/\/elexon-bsc-production-cdn.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/06120302\/Standard-Change-classification-process-map-1536x1315.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/elexon-bsc-production-cdn.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/06120302\/Standard-Change-classification-process-map-2048x1753.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/elexon-bsc-production-cdn.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/06120302\/Standard-Change-classification-process-map-600x514.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"standard-change-process\">Standard Change process<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW264216330 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW264216330 BCX8\">Once a Standard Change has been classified, it then follows the Standard Change process as depicted in the process flow diagram below:<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW264216330 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&#xA0;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/elexon-beta.elexonhostings.co.uk\/bsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Standard-Change-process-map.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-212077 size-post-content\" src=\"https:\/\/elexon-beta.elexonhostings.co.uk\/bsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Standard-Change-process-map-600x419.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elexon-bsc-production-cdn.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/06120841\/Standard-Change-process-map-600x419.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elexon-bsc-production-cdn.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/06120841\/Standard-Change-process-map-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elexon-bsc-production-cdn.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/06120841\/Standard-Change-process-map-1024x715.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/elexon-bsc-production-cdn.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/06120841\/Standard-Change-process-map-768x536.jpg 768w, https:\/\/elexon-bsc-production-cdn.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/06120841\/Standard-Change-process-map-1536x1073.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/elexon-bsc-production-cdn.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/06120841\/Standard-Change-process-map.jpg 1893w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"who-can-request-a-change\">Who can request a change<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Any interested individual may:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> request that a change be classified as a Standard Change<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">request the initiation and implementation of a Standard Change<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">submit an appeal regarding Standard Change decisions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&#xA0;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Each type of Standard Change is subject to a minimum period of time, not less than 16 Working Days (WDs) that must be notified to industry before a Standard Change is implemented.<\/span><span 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