diff --git a/docs/prepare_release.md b/docs/prepare_release.md
index 9e1c7c6..7966518 100644
--- a/docs/prepare_release.md
+++ b/docs/prepare_release.md
@@ -24,4 +24,3 @@
   file contains the Apache V2.0 license and the notice file includes the dependencies.
   3. Update the release notes. (It is still to be determined where to publish the release notes)
   4. Update the changelog file CHANGELOG.txt for each project, including the new commits based on the previous release.
-  5. Create a JIRA issue at [issue of ASF JIRA](https://issues.apache.org/jira/), to track this release. This issue will be closed, if the release is approved.
diff --git a/docs/release_instructions.md b/docs/release_instructions.md
index bdf8c33..3179f55 100644
--- a/docs/release_instructions.md
+++ b/docs/release_instructions.md
@@ -125,8 +125,6 @@
 This majority vote is open for at least 72 hours.
 ```
 
-- **TBD** We can create JIRA issue for this release and close it when the requirement is met and ready for release. **TODO** further document discrete steps/requirements community agrees upon.
-
 #### Wait for the Results
 
 From [Votes on Package Releases](http://www.apache.org/foundation/voting.html):