I forget just exactly how many 'differences' we have logged into the ICAO system; but it's a fair lump of a document (97 pages says Sarcs), almost a thick as some countries entire rule set.
It's passing strange that suddenly up goes the rent and everyone scrambles to 'compliance', but in the hard areas. Hard in that there was always going to be stink when an aircraft which has for years and years managed to land on a 'narrow' track; or, CVD pilots are singled out for the treatment.
Maybe the circus is coming to town and there is a desperate need to be seen 'tidying up'; but where to start ?. Brain fart – pick on the contentious areas, make a big stand, thump the safety tub and shake funding tambourine. Then you see we can, in truth say – "Oh we are trying to reduce the non compliance; but we end up in a battle at every turn, as you can see". "But look, don't worry, y'all come back in another five years now; we'll have it all tickety boo by then". "More tea Vicar?, try the iced Vo Vo's".
Perhaps it's just happenstance, it may even rate as coincidence; who can fathom the depths of the regulators tormented, twisted mind.
Toot toot, book early for Christmas......