diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE/config.yml b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE/config.yml
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..6663b04cb
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE/config.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,2 @@
+blank_issues_enabled: false
+blank_pull_request_template_enabled: false
diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE/pull_request_template.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE/pull_request_template.md
index f6b0c2af7..83a365eab 100644
--- a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE/pull_request_template.md
+++ b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE/pull_request_template.md
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ Fixes # (issue)
 
 ## How Has This Been Tested?
 
-Please describe the tests that you ran to verify your changes. Provide instructions so we can reproduce. Please also list any relevant details for your test configuration
+<!-- Please describe the tests that you ran to verify your changes. Provide instructions so we can reproduce. Please also list any relevant details for your test configuration -->
 
 - [ ] Test A
 - [ ] Test B
@@ -19,5 +19,4 @@ Please describe the tests that you ran to verify your changes. Provide instructi
 ## Checklist:
 
 - [ ] I have performed a self-review of my own code
-- [ ] I have commented my code, particularly in hard-to-understand areas
-- [ ] I have made corresponding changes to the documentation
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+- [ ] I have made corresponding changes to the documentation if applicable
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