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.