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@@ -22,5 +22,6 @@ We are glad that the following OGC members confirmed to support the OCG submmiss
 * Telespazio VEGA UK Ltd
 * Planet Labs PBC
 * German Aerospace Center – DLR
+* Matthias Mohr - Softwareentwicklung
 
 We'll keep you updated about the progress. The next step is likely a public request for comments.
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+---
+news:   true
+title:  OGC seeks public comment on the adoption of openEO as a Community Standard
+date:   2024-02-06
+author: Matthias Mohr
+---
+
+After submitting openEO to OGC for consideration as an OGC community standard two months ago,
+OGC now seeks public comment on the potential adoption of openEO as an OGC Community Standard.
+Comments are due by February 27, 2024.
+
+For more details, please read the press release that was published today by OGC:
+**[Request for Comments: OGC considering openEO as a Community Standard; comment sought on its adoption](https://www.ogc.org/requests/ogc-considering-openeo-as-a-community-standard-comment-sought-on-its-adoption/)**
+
+openEO will also be presented at the next OGC member meeting in Delft on Thu, 28 Mar 2024 during the closing planery.
+
+We'll keep you updated about the progress.