66. The representative from CITA introduced GRPE-85-30 and GRPE-85-31 presenting the main outcomes of a report on emissions tampering using an urea emulator installed in an Euro VI A heavy truck. The representative from OICA stated that they fully oppose the sale and use of emulators, which is bad for the reputation of car manufacturers; He called for a holistic picture to be considered to mitigate the potential for tampering, highlighting that increased stringency during PTI tests might not be sufficient, with some actors proposing to temporarily revert the tampering to pass PTI tests. The representative from CITA agreed and supported the statement from the representative from OICA, and insisted that tampering is a technical and also behavioural issue, and recalled that inspection and approval performed in isolation were not effective to fully prevent tampering.

67. The representative from the EC called for the existing provision on anti-tampering to be effectively enforced, inviting countries to forbid the sale and use of such emulators. The representative from OICA gave the example of the Swiss law which seemed effective with high penalties and strong enforcement.

68. The Co-Chair from the IWG on PTI called for more expertise needed in the IWG on PTI and suggested to create a task force between GRPE and the IWG on PTI to initiate activities on the issue. The Chair highlighted the need for more collaboration between type approval, certification and PTI, and supported the proposal for the Co-Chair from the IWG on PTI to put together ideas towards the creation of a task force during the next session of GRPE.

66. The representative from CITA introduced GRPE-85-30 and GRPE-85-31 presenting the main outcomes of a report on emissions tampering using an urea emulator installed in an Euro VI A heavy truck. The representative from OICA stated that they fully oppose the sale and use of emulators, which is bad for the reputation of car manufacturers; He called for a holistic picture to be considered to mitigate the potential for tampering, highlighting that increased stringency during PTI tests might not be sufficient, with some actors proposing to temporarily revert the tampering to pass PTI tests. The representative from CITA agreed and supported the statement from the representative from OICA, and insisted that tampering is a technical and also behavioural issue, and recalled that inspection and approval performed in isolation were not effective to fully prevent tampering.

67. The representative from the EC called for the existing provision on anti-tampering to be effectively enforced, inviting countries to forbid the sale and use of such emulators. The representative from OICA gave the example of the Swiss law which seemed effective with high penalties and strong enforcement.

68. The Co-Chair from the IWG on PTI called for more expertise needed in the IWG on PTI and suggested to create a task force between GRPE and the IWG on PTI to initiate activities on the issue. The Chair highlighted the need for more collaboration between type approval, certification and PTI, and supported the proposal for the Co-Chair from the IWG on PTI to put together ideas towards the creation of a task force during the next session of GRPE.

72. The representative from the EC introduced GRPE-85-34 on the particle number measurement during Periodic Technical Inspection (PTI) tests. The Chair recommended to harmonize the activities between the EC and the IWG on PTI that is working on similar issues. He also informed GRPE that the Co-Chair of the IWG on PTI from the Netherlands agreed to table the proposed amendment to R.E.6. in GRPE prior to WP.29 submission. The representative from the EC expected to release a first draft of their recommendations to European authorities one month after the GRPE session and agreed to share and collaborate with the IWG on PTI.

73. The representative from Spain, supported by the representative from CITA, called for in-depth harmonization of the methodology and not-to-exceed limits, which the Chair fully supported; The Chair also suggested an updated Type 2 test might be need in type approval legislation to provide a basis for comparison at PTI tests. GRPE agreed to keep this item on the agenda for forthcoming sessions of GRPE.

Presentation by IWG PTI on their proposal ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2021/148

69. The Co-Chair of the IWG on PTI introduced GRPE-85-40 introducing the draft Framework Document on Vehicle Whole-Life Compliance (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2021/148). The representative from CITA supported the proposal. The representative from the EC highlighted some inconsistencies in the diagram shown and sought clarifications on the intention of the document. The Chair also highlighted some differences between EU and UN legislative framework which might lead to misinterpretation of the document.

70. The Co-Chair of the IWG on PTI agreed the document could be improved and agreed that it would be beneficial to present the discrepancies between different countries/regions to improve the harmonization offered by the activities developed within WP.2929 and its subsidiary bodies.

71. The secretariat proposed to report to WP.29 that GRPE identified potential improvements to the draft Framework Document on Vehicle Whole-Life Compliance, and that a proposal for improvement would be formalized during the next session of GRPE in June 2022 and communicated to WP.29 during its June 2022 session. The representatives from Sweden, the UK, and OICA as well as the Co-Chair of the IWG on PTI supported that approach. GRPE agreed to keep this item on the agenda for its next session.

Proposal submitted by the Co-Chairs of the Informal Working Group on Periodical Technical Inspections.

107. The World Forum noted that the proposal for a framework document on vehicle whole-life compliance was still under review by GRs, which was deemed to be finalized before the WP.29 March 2022 session.

128. The Secretary recalled the purpose of ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2021/148, titled “Proposal for a Framework Document on Vehicle Whole-Life Compliance”, which was circulated to all WP.29 subsidiary bodies (see ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1159, para. 112).

129. The expert from OICA asked for clarifications about the purpose of the document. He mentioned that the document was going beyond Periodic Technical Inspection. He explained that it was overlapping with activities being otherwise developed by GRVA, such as performance requirements for sensor range over lifetime. He stated that some definitions would require further review.

130. The expert from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland also sought guidance about the purpose of the document.

131. The expert from the Russian Federation clarified that the document was a declaration. He detailed that the Figure 1 was providing clarifications on the purpose of the document, containing phases of a vehicle, compliance assessment elements and a mixture of legal frameworks and responsibilities.

132. The expert from Germany stated that more time was needed to review the document.

133. GRVA noted that some definitions should be reviewed and agreed that the document should be revised to indicate its purpose and the proposal it brings to the international level and WP.29 as well as the impact that it is intended to have on GRs. GRVA agreed to reconsider the document at its January 2022 session.

69. The Co-Chair of the IWG on PTI introduced GRPE-85-40 introducing the draft Framework Document on Vehicle Whole-Life Compliance (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2021/148). The representative from CITA supported the proposal. The representative from the EC highlighted some inconsistencies in the diagram shown and sought clarifications on the intention of the document. The Chair also highlighted some differences between EU and UN legislative framework which might lead to misinterpretation of the document.

70. The Co-Chair of the IWG on PTI agreed the document could be improved and agreed that it would be beneficial to present the discrepancies between different countries/regions to improve the harmonization offered by the activities developed within WP.2929 and its subsidiary bodies.

71. The secretariat proposed to report to WP.29 that GRPE identified potential improvements to the draft Framework Document on Vehicle Whole-Life Compliance, and that a proposal for improvement would be formalized during the next session of GRPE in June 2022 and communicated to WP.29 during its June 2022 session. The representatives from Sweden, the UK, and OICA as well as the Co-Chair of the IWG on PTI supported that approach. GRPE agreed to keep this item on the agenda for its next session.

37. The expert from the Informal Working Group on Periodical Technical Inspections (IWG PTI) introduced a draft WP.29 framework document on vehicle whole-life compliance (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2021/148 and GRBP-75-15). Following an exchange of views, GRBP requested its Chair to report to WP.29 on the GRBP considerations.

63. The Chair asked GRPE for their comments on the draft Framework Document on Vehicle Whole-Life Compliance (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2021/148), as agreed during the last session of GRPE (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/85, para. 71). Following bilateral consultations, the representatives from the European Commission and the Co-Chair of the IWG on PTI introduced GRPE-86-43 as proposed amendments to ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2021/148. GRPE supported the proposal and requested the secretariat to submit it as an informal document to the June 2022 session of WP.29.

109. The World Forum noted that the proposal for a framework document on vehicle whole-life compliance would still need to be reviewed by three GRs and therefore agreed to keep ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2021/148 on the agenda for the next session.

7. GRPE agreed to request WP.29 for more time to consider ECE/TRANS/ WP.29/2021/148 on a proposal for a draft framework document on whole-life compliance prepared by the Informal Working Group (IWG) on Periodic Technical Inspection (PTI).

66. GRSG commented on the Whole Life Compliance document (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2021/148) by suggesting removal of those elements that are not covered by the 1958 and 1998 Agreements: Market Surveillance, Registration and Un-registration. GRSG also noted the withdrawal of GRSG-123-07 on this subject.

67. The expert from the Russian Federation introduced GRSG-123-12, proposing a new rule, devised by the IWG on Periodical Technical Inspections (PTI) to introduce periodical technical inspections of Emergency Call Systems (AECS), intended to be fitted to vehicles of categories M1 and N1 covered by UN Regulation No. 144. The expert from Germany informed GRSG that the current Directive (EU) 2021/1717 excluded AECS from PTI. The expert from OICA made several comments on the proposal (GRSG-123-36).

68. GRSG agreed to resume consideration at its October 2022 session on this subject based on a revised document with the comments from experts.