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This pull request updates the fedramp-consolidated-rules.json file to clarify requirements for public JSON data interoperability, improve rule precision, and update supporting information for FedRAMP compliance. The most important changes include new guidance for web compatibility of JSON data, clarifications in rule statements and notes, and updates to forms and terminology.

Public JSON Data Interoperability and Web Compatibility:

• Updated the FRC-CSO-JSN rule to require that public JSON data be compatible with modern web frameworks, including proper CORS configuration and HTTP headers, and added detailed notes on expected web accessibility and schema validation.
• Added notes and guidance to rules requiring public JSON data, emphasizing the need for application engineering expertise and web-based accessibility for automation and GRC tool consumption.

Clarifications and Precision in Rules:

• Clarified that product logo links must be valid, browser-viewable image links (preferably transparent PNG), and added related update notes. [1] [2]
• Added a note to cryptographic module rules clarifying that new algorithms introduced via update streams are not automatically covered by previous validations.
• Improved the FedRAMP Ready Conversion rule statement for grammatical accuracy and documented the change. [1] [2]

Terminology and Impact Assessment Updates:

• Updated the Estimate Potential Agency Impact rule to specify that the "likely" impact should be estimated, added a new PAIN0 category for cases with no likely adverse effects, and included "Likely" in the terms. [1] [2]
• Added "Likely" to the terms for relevant rules to reflect this clarification. [1] [2]

Form and Reference Updates:

• Updated URLs and names for assessor and advisor marketplace listing request forms to reflect new processes and clarified form purposes. [1] [2]

Versioning and Metadata:

• Bumped the ruleset version and last updated date to reflect these changes.