> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://ienc.openecdis.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://ienc.openecdis.org/change-requests.md).

# Change Requests

According to the Terms of Reference every participant of IEHG is entitled to transmit proposals for amendments of the standard together with an explanation via the [IEHG discussion forum](https://github.com/orgs/IEHG/discussions). The following form has to be used to submit a change request:

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Change request form (updated in 2025)
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Guideline for the drafting of change requests (updated in October 2023)
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There is also a guideline for the development of new symbols for S-401 and an example for an annex to a change request that contains new symbols:

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Description of the SVG profile scheme for symbols, that has to be taken into account for new symbols
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Example of a proposal for a new symbol. Please replace the elements in the second column of the form with your text and pictures.
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A list of all change requests and the next available change request number can be found at <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1darzMTlkqN4nDWOetW_6vCuqbGukEvN_9XYohwB_QLE/edit#gid=839558529?>&#x20;