diff --git a/doc/project/dev_env_and_tools.rst b/doc/project/dev_env_and_tools.rst
index 45c2f375279..83d6513b32c 100644
--- a/doc/project/dev_env_and_tools.rst
+++ b/doc/project/dev_env_and_tools.rst
@@ -331,10 +331,6 @@ to ensure proper review. See :ref:`review process <review_time>`.
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-* *Stale*
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@@ -393,6 +389,10 @@ address an issue.
 
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+* *Stale*
+
+An issue or a PR which seems abandoned, and requires attention by the author.
+
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