#### 2. Paragraph number (Para nber)

- • propose a new paragraph, add a row and qualify the paragraph number with a letter (e.g. 12a, to indicate that the new paragraph follows paragraph 12). • propose a new paragraph, add a row and qualify the paragraph number with a letter (e.g. 12a, to indicate that the new paragraph follows paragraph 12).
- • propose to move a paragraph, indicate the new location in the “proposed rewording” column (e.g. move para 51 to after para 47). Do not alter the paragraph numbers. • propose to move a paragraph, indicate the new location in the “proposed rewording” column (e.g. move para 51 to after para 47). Do not alter the paragraph numbers.

#### 3. Sentence/row/indent, etc.

- • identify the specific place in the paragraph, such as sentence, row of a table, indent, etc, where the comment applies (e.g. sentence 2, indent 5, row 2, footnote 3, figure 15, etc). Table • identify the specific place in the paragraph, such as sentence, row of a table, indent, etc, where the comment applies (e.g. sentence 2, indent 5, row 2, footnote 3, figure 15, etc). Table rows have been numbered in the drafts where possible. If bullets, indents or rows in a table are not numbered, they should be counted and the number indicated in this column.
- • text as circulated for consultation should be used as a basis for counting sentences, bullet points, etc. Please do not refer to page or line numbers as these may vary depending on the word • text as circulated for consultation should be used as a basis for counting sentences, bullet points, etc. Please do not refer to page or line numbers as these may vary depending on the word processor used or language version of the draft.

#### 4. Type of comment

Indicate whether the comment refers to a technical, substantive, editorial, or translation issue:

- • comments change the technical content of the text. This includes scientific corrections, technical adjustments, etc. • comments change the technical content of the text. This includes scientific corrections, technical adjustments, etc.
- • comments change the meaning or intention of the text. This includes conceptual changes, addition of new aspects or ideas, etc. • comments change the meaning or intention of the text. This includes conceptual changes, addition of new aspects or ideas, etc.
- • comments clarify or simplify the text without changing the meaning. This includes spelling or grammatical corrections, suggestions of different but equivalent words, and • comments clarify or simplify the text without changing the meaning. This includes spelling or grammatical corrections, suggestions of different but equivalent words, and simplification of sentence structure.
- • comments correct points that are considered to be inaccurately translated into another language version of the text. • comments correct points that are considered to be inaccurately translated into another language version of the text.

#### 5. Proposed rewording

Suggestions to change the text should always include proposed rewording. Modifications to the original text should be clearly identifiable (i.e. text that is added or deleted should appear in a distinct way from unchanged text). For example, text added can be underlined and text deleted can be striked through (with colours as appropriate). Tracked changes should not be used.

- 6. Explanation

Detailed explanations should give justification for the comment made and should be sufficient for the Standard Committee to understand the intention of the comment and the proposed rewording.

- 7. Country
- • should be only one name in this column. • should be only one name in this column.
- • country name should be indicated in every row for which a comment is made. The country name should be that of the country submitting the comments. • country name should be indicated in every row for which a comment is made. The country name should be that of the country submitting the comments.
- • made on behalf of an organization (such as an RPPO) should include only the organization name, and not the names of the member countries. • made on behalf of an organization (such as an RPPO) should include only the organization name, and not the names of the member countries.

#### Examples of comments using the template

1. Section	2. Para nber	3. Sentence/ row/indent, etc.	4. Type of comment	5. Proposed rewording	6. Explanation	7. Country
BACKGROUND	[9]	1. Sentence 1 2. Sentence 2	1. Substantive 2. Technical	The main purpose of the IPPC is to protect plants secure common and effective actions to prevent the spread and introduction of pests of plants and plant products. In doing so, contracting parties undertake the promotion of appropriate measures for the control of regulated pests.	1. To be consistent with the text of the IPPC. 2. The scope of the IPPC addresses regulated pests.	COUNTRY NAME
BACKGROUND	[17]	Sentence 4	Editorial	ThusAdditionally, while pursuing the ....	Clearer wording	COUNTRY NAME
1.4 Supervision activities	[26]	Sentence 3	Substantive	The FF-ALPP programme, including regulatory control domestic regulation	The term regulatory control is unclear and text should use specific terms clarifying	COUNTRY NAME