Situation
Rule 62.1(a) refers to 'an improper action or omission’.

Question 1
Does the word 'improper' apply to an omission?

Answer 1
Yes.

Question 2
Can the word 'omission' itself imply impropriety?

Answer 2
No. ‘Omission’ is a neutral word, meaning that something is not done.

Question 3
Will any omission by a committee that results in a boat’s score or place in a race or series be, through no fault of her own, made significantly worse, justify redress?

Answer 3
No.
Redress is justified only when that omission was improper. See rule 62.