123. The Chair of AC.3 recalled the discussion of this week on this subject (see agenda item 2.3, paras. 20 and 21). The representative of Japan stressed the need for rapid progress on this item. The representative of EU reported that this item was under discussion at the Council of Ministers of EU and that he anticipated being in the position to make a presentation about the expectations in terms of regulatory development and on future actions in the framework of WP.29.