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	In considering a root CA for inclusion, Mozilla must also evaluate the current subordinate CAs and the selection/approval criteria for future subordinate CAs. This wiki page outlines the information that needs to be provided by the root CA, and evaluated by the Mozilla community.		In considering a root CA for inclusion, Mozilla must also evaluate the current subordinate CAs and the selection/approval criteria for future subordinate CAs. This wiki page outlines the information that needs to be provided by the root CA organization, and evaluated by the Mozilla community.

	In the situation where the root CA functions as a super CA such that their CA policies don't apply to the subordinate CAs (including auditing), then the root CA should not be considered for inclusion. Rather, the subordinate CAs may apply for inclusion themselves, as separate trust anchors.		In the situation where the root CA functions as a super CA such that their CA policies don't apply to the subordinate CAs (including auditing), then the root CA should not be considered for inclusion. Rather, the subordinate CAs may apply for inclusion themselves, as separate trust anchors.