diff --git a/release-plan.yaml b/release-plan.yaml
index d4f8009..cd280d5 100644
--- a/release-plan.yaml
+++ b/release-plan.yaml
@@ -16,11 +16,11 @@ repository:
   # Release tag -- first release for a repository is r1.1
   # - New release cycle (increment first number, reset second to 1)
   # - Progression in same cycle (increment second number)
-  target_release_tag: r1.5
+  target_release_tag: r1.6
 
   # Release type being prepared (must be set before release can be triggered)
   # Options: none | pre-release-alpha | pre-release-rc | public-release | maintenance-release
-  target_release_type: pre-release-rc
+  target_release_type: public-release
 
 # Dependencies on Commonalities and ICM releases
 # Update per ReleaseManagement requirements for each release cycle
@@ -35,16 +35,16 @@ dependencies:
 apis:
   - api_name: sample-service
     target_api_version: 0.1.0
-    target_api_status: rc
+    target_api_status: public
     main_contacts:
       - hdamker-bot
   - api_name: sample-service-subscriptions
     target_api_version: 0.1.0
-    target_api_status: rc
+    target_api_status: public
     main_contacts:
       - hdamker-bot
   - api_name: sample-implicit-events
     target_api_version: 0.1.0
-    target_api_status: rc
+    target_api_status: public
     main_contacts:
       - hdamker-bot