diff --git a/java-storage-transfer/.github/sync-repo-settings.yaml b/java-storage-transfer/.github/sync-repo-settings.yaml
index 2d5a88850dcd..7f9a2ddac23b 100644
--- a/java-storage-transfer/.github/sync-repo-settings.yaml
+++ b/java-storage-transfer/.github/sync-repo-settings.yaml
@@ -32,7 +32,6 @@ branchProtectionRules:
   - "dependencies (8)"
   - "dependencies (11)"
   - "lint"
-  - "clirr"
   - "units (8)"
   - "units (11)"
   - "Kokoro - Test: Integration"