# Comparison matrix — EmissionCadenceDeclaration

| Source concept | Canon comparison | Disposition |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EmissionCadenceDeclaration | Missing portable declaration contract | Add standard-owned concept |
| expected-rate | Missing bounded-count declaration | Add generic form |
| heartbeat | ITC-OBS has missing-signal semantics, but no source declaration | Add form component; import observability terms |
| reconciliation | Missing source/observer count comparison declaration | Add form component |
| finding | ITC-GOV already owns the assessment outcome | Import; do not redefine |
| evidence_class | NetKingdom security viewpoint | Leave to importing profile via extensions |
| load-bearing MUST/SHOULD rules | NetKingdom doctrine | Exclude from generic standard |
| King's Guard evaluation behavior | Consumer implementation | Exclude from canon contract |