diff --git a/docs/design/908-proposal-process.md b/docs/design/908-proposal-process.md
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--- a/docs/design/908-proposal-process.md
+++ b/docs/design/908-proposal-process.md
@@ -103,15 +103,13 @@ Once a design document is created, the proposal author should:
 * Add a comment notifying readers that a design document is created, with a
   link to the design document.
 
-Once comments on PRs for design documents have slowed down, the PR is merged
-regardless of the current state of the proposal. More PRs to update the design
-document may be warranted based on ongoing discussions on the proposal issue.
-Any links on the proposal issue should be updated to point to the latest
-version of the design document.
-
 Design documents do not track the state of the proposal; the proposal issue is
 the source of truth.
 
+The PR for design documents are merged once the associated proposal becomes
+_Accepted_. If the proposal becomes _Declined_, the PR for the design document
+is closed.
+
 ### Design document template
 
 ```markdown