diff --git a/staging/src/k8s.io/sample-controller/OWNERS b/staging/src/k8s.io/sample-controller/OWNERS
index a21dcade631..241f4d23536 100644
--- a/staging/src/k8s.io/sample-controller/OWNERS
+++ b/staging/src/k8s.io/sample-controller/OWNERS
@@ -2,10 +2,10 @@
 
 approvers:
   - sttts
+  - munnerz
 reviewers:
   - sttts
+  - munnerz
   - nikhita
 labels:
-  - sig/api-machinery
-emeritus_approvers:
-  - munnerz
+  - sig/api-machinery
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