4. General statement from JAPIA: JAPIA (Japan Auto Parts Industries Association) was the member of “the study committee on the quietness of Hybrid Vehicles” which was held four times from July to December 2009 as the representative from suppliers, and we agreed to the conclusion of this committee issued as Japanese Guideline. We have not changed this position until now.

5. The time plan for the finalization of the UN Regulation was confirm, i.e. informal document shall be prepared for GRB61 (Jan2015) and a working document for GRB62. This timing is a prerequisite for an adoption of the Regulation in WP29 in March 2016 and a subsequent publication end of that year.