diff --git a/xsd/eml-project.xsd b/xsd/eml-project.xsd
index a850e450..f7084b59 100644
--- a/xsd/eml-project.xsd
+++ b/xsd/eml-project.xsd
@@ -121,8 +121,7 @@
               <doc:description>The Personnel field extends ResponsibleParty
               with role information and is used to document people involved in
               a research project by providing contact information and their
-              role in the project. A project must have at least one
-              originator.</doc:description>
+              role in the project.</doc:description>
               
             </xs:appinfo>
           </xs:annotation>