39. The secretariat introduced WP.29-184-15 proposing updates to Table 1 of the Framework document on automated/autonomous vehicles (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/34/Rev.2). He explained that the document was developed by AC.2, and that it had been reviewed and completed by GRVA at its tenth session and that it included the last-minute amendments proposed by the IWGs on Validation Method for Automated Driving (VMAD) and Event Data Recorder / Data Storage System for Automated Driving (EDR/DSSAD).

40. The representative of the European Union introduced document WP.29-184-18 tabling proposed changes to the rows on DSSAD and EDR in WP.29-184-15.

41. The World Forum discussed and endorsed the revised Framework document on automated/autonomous vehicles (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/34/Rev.2), as amended by WP.29-184-15 and the EDR/DSSAD related amendments in WP.29-184-18, with deadlines for submission of EDR related deliverables to WP.29 reflected in its Table 1 remaining in square brackets. WP.29 requested the secretariat to distribute the revised document with an official symbol for final consideration in November 2021.

42. WP.29 considered and adopted document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2021/61, New Assessment/Test Method for Automated Driving (NATM) Master Document, recommending that it is considered by GRs and IWGs as a reference document when developing activities in the field of automation.

43. The Chair of WP.29 briefed delegates on the initiative to hold a side-event at the 2022 75th anniversary session of the Inland Transport Committee (ITC), scheduled for 22-25 February, showcasing the work of the World Forum in the field of Intelligent Transport Systems. He invited Co-Chairs of the IWG on ITS to consider and discuss possible content and elements for the side event, with the support of the secretariat, and invited further information to be provided on the event at the forthcoming session of WP.29 in November. The Chair of the World Forum reported that the initiative had been welcomed by the Bureau of the ITC at its May 2021 session, and that further presentations on the initiative would be made to the Bureau at its November 2021 session.