diff --git a/atst/models/request.py b/atst/models/request.py
index a560429a..064ec9e8 100644
--- a/atst/models/request.py
+++ b/atst/models/request.py
@@ -64,7 +64,6 @@ class Request(Base):
     @property
     def action_required_by(self):
         return {
-            RequestStatus.STARTED: "mission_owner",
             RequestStatus.PENDING_FINANCIAL_VERIFICATION: "mission_owner",
             RequestStatus.PENDING_CCPO_APPROVAL: "ccpo",
         }.get(self.status)
diff --git a/tests/models/test_requests.py b/tests/models/test_requests.py
index 563c88b9..cf17afa8 100644
--- a/tests/models/test_requests.py
+++ b/tests/models/test_requests.py
@@ -2,11 +2,6 @@ from tests.factories import RequestFactory, UserFactory
 from atst.domain.requests import Requests, RequestStatus
 
 
-def test_started_request_requires_mo_action():
-    request = RequestFactory.create()
-    assert request.action_required_by == "mission_owner"
-
-
 def test_pending_financial_requires_mo_action():
     request = RequestFactory.create()
     request = Requests.set_status(request, RequestStatus.PENDING_FINANCIAL_VERIFICATION)