Updated JASIC presentation in support of Japanese positions for the 03 series of the UN regulation on vehicle noise (UN R51). The presentation addresses a three-stage, six-year transition to more stringent noise limitations and proposes additional vehicle subcategories.

This proposal would revise the transitional provisions of the proposed 03 series of amendments to Regulation No. 51 (see GRB/2012/2). OICA believes the preceding text may create problems in the granting or accepting of type approvals under the previous series.

European Commission presentation on plans for adopting new noise emissions test procedures, limit values, and minimum noise requirements for quiet vehicles.