Proposal for a new regulation on uniform provisions concerning the approval of vehicle alarm systems and approval of a vehicle with regard to its vehicle alarm system. The regulation would extract provisions from UN R116 in order to facilitate the integration of UN R116 into the UN R0 international whole vehicle type approval system.

45. The expert from OICA presented GRSG-116-40-Rev.1 on the historical highlights and progress of the splitting of UN Regulation No. 116 (GRSG-116-09-Rev.1). She reported on the status of ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2017/23, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2017/24/ Rev.1, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2017/25 and its Corr.1, as reflected in GRSG-116-06-Rev.1, GRSG-116-07 and GRSG-116-08. She invited all interested experts to send her their final comments not later than by the end of May 2019 to allow her to set up a TF to review the proposals and to prepare, in due time, the final versions of the draft official documents for submission to the secretariat. She added that the provisions of Annex 5 on ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) should be scrutinized by the Working Party on Lighting and Light-Signalling (GRE), particularly by its TF on EMC.

46. GRSG endorsed the request. The Chair announced that he would inform the GRE Chair in the near future, and WP.29 at its June 2019 session. GRSG agreed to resume discussions at its next session based on official documents.

Proposal to update the definition of “key” in line with technological progress and clarifying that a “key” is specifically a means for access, not an anti-theft system.

37. The expert from Germany introduced document GRSG-118-10, containing the position of Germany concerning the objectives of UN Regulation No. 116, including the proposal for supplement 7 to UN Regulation No. 116 as proposed through document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/7, presented at a previous session of GRSG, and its interlinkages with the upcoming regulation on cyber security. He invited GRSG to request an assessment of the expected significance of the upcoming cyber security regulation for the envisaged amendments to UN Regulation No. 116 via the GRVA Secretary at the Task Force on R116 Key.

38. The expert from OICA informed GRSG about the progress of work and discussions that had taken place at meetings of the Task Force on R116 KEY. She recommended that document GRSG-117-31-Rev.1 is issued as an official document for consideration at the next meeting of GRSG in October 2020.

39. Following detailed technical discussions, further comments from experts from Germany, Netherlands, Sweden and OICA, GRSG invited the Task Force on R116 KEY to proceed with the activities at its next session in September 2020, invited Contracting Parties to provide leadership to the Task Force, agreed to continue discussions concerning this matter at upcoming GRSG sessions and requested the secretariat to issue GRSG-117-31-Rev.1 as an official document for consideration at its next session in October 2020 as well as to consult GRVA on the questions at hand, as proposed by the representative of Germany, at the upcoming session of GRVA in September 2020.

Proposal to update the definition of “key” in line with technological progress and clarifying that a “key” is specifically a means for access, not an anti-theft system.

37. The expert from Germany introduced document GRSG-118-10, containing the position of Germany concerning the objectives of UN Regulation No. 116, including the proposal for supplement 7 to UN Regulation No. 116 as proposed through document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/7, presented at a previous session of GRSG, and its interlinkages with the upcoming regulation on cyber security. He invited GRSG to request an assessment of the expected significance of the upcoming cyber security regulation for the envisaged amendments to UN Regulation No. 116 via the GRVA Secretary at the Task Force on R116 Key.

38. The expert from OICA informed GRSG about the progress of work and discussions that had taken place at meetings of the Task Force on R116 KEY. She recommended that document GRSG-117-31-Rev.1 is issued as an official document for consideration at the next meeting of GRSG in October 2020.

39. Following detailed technical discussions, further comments from experts from Germany, Netherlands, Sweden and OICA, GRSG invited the Task Force on R116 KEY to proceed with the activities at its next session in September 2020, invited Contracting Parties to provide leadership to the Task Force, agreed to continue discussions concerning this matter at upcoming GRSG sessions and requested the secretariat to issue GRSG-117-31-Rev.1 as an official document for consideration at its next session in October 2020 as well as to consult GRVA on the questions at hand, as proposed by the representative of Germany, at the upcoming session of GRVA in September 2020.

Proposal to update the definition of “key” in line with technological progress and clarifying that a “key” is specifically a means for access, not an anti-theft system.

37. The expert from Germany introduced document GRSG-118-10, containing the position of Germany concerning the objectives of UN Regulation No. 116, including the proposal for supplement 7 to UN Regulation No. 116 as proposed through document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/7, presented at a previous session of GRSG, and its interlinkages with the upcoming regulation on cyber security. He invited GRSG to request an assessment of the expected significance of the upcoming cyber security regulation for the envisaged amendments to UN Regulation No. 116 via the GRVA Secretary at the Task Force on R116 Key.

38. The expert from OICA informed GRSG about the progress of work and discussions that had taken place at meetings of the Task Force on R116 KEY. She recommended that document GRSG-117-31-Rev.1 is issued as an official document for consideration at the next meeting of GRSG in October 2020.

39. Following detailed technical discussions, further comments from experts from Germany, Netherlands, Sweden and OICA, GRSG invited the Task Force on R116 KEY to proceed with the activities at its next session in September 2020, invited Contracting Parties to provide leadership to the Task Force, agreed to continue discussions concerning this matter at upcoming GRSG sessions and requested the secretariat to issue GRSG-117-31-Rev.1 as an official document for consideration at its next session in October 2020 as well as to consult GRVA on the questions at hand, as proposed by the representative of Germany, at the upcoming session of GRVA in September 2020.

37. The expert from Germany introduced document GRSG-118-10, containing the position of Germany concerning the objectives of UN Regulation No. 116, including the proposal for supplement 7 to UN Regulation No. 116 as proposed through document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/7, presented at a previous session of GRSG, and its interlinkages with the upcoming regulation on cyber security. He invited GRSG to request an assessment of the expected significance of the upcoming cyber security regulation for the envisaged amendments to UN Regulation No. 116 via the GRVA Secretary at the Task Force on R116 Key.

38. The expert from OICA informed GRSG about the progress of work and discussions that had taken place at meetings of the Task Force on R116 KEY. She recommended that document GRSG-117-31-Rev.1 is issued as an official document for consideration at the next meeting of GRSG in October 2020.

39. Following detailed technical discussions, further comments from experts from Germany, Netherlands, Sweden and OICA, GRSG invited the Task Force on R116 KEY to proceed with the activities at its next session in September 2020, invited Contracting Parties to provide leadership to the Task Force, agreed to continue discussions concerning this matter at upcoming GRSG sessions and requested the secretariat to issue GRSG-117-31-Rev.1 as an official document for consideration at its next session in October 2020 as well as to consult GRVA on the questions at hand, as proposed by the representative of Germany, at the upcoming session of GRVA in September 2020.

37. The expert from Germany introduced document GRSG-118-10, containing the position of Germany concerning the objectives of UN Regulation No. 116, including the proposal for supplement 7 to UN Regulation No. 116 as proposed through document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/7, presented at a previous session of GRSG, and its interlinkages with the upcoming regulation on cyber security. He invited GRSG to request an assessment of the expected significance of the upcoming cyber security regulation for the envisaged amendments to UN Regulation No. 116 via the GRVA Secretary at the Task Force on R116 Key.

38. The expert from OICA informed GRSG about the progress of work and discussions that had taken place at meetings of the Task Force on R116 KEY. She recommended that document GRSG-117-31-Rev.1 is issued as an official document for consideration at the next meeting of GRSG in October 2020.

39. Following detailed technical discussions, further comments from experts from Germany, Netherlands, Sweden and OICA, GRSG invited the Task Force on R116 KEY to proceed with the activities at its next session in September 2020, invited Contracting Parties to provide leadership to the Task Force, agreed to continue discussions concerning this matter at upcoming GRSG sessions and requested the secretariat to issue GRSG-117-31-Rev.1 as an official document for consideration at its next session in October 2020 as well as to consult GRVA on the questions at hand, as proposed by the representative of Germany, at the upcoming session of GRVA in September 2020.

Proposal for a new regulation excerpted from UN R116.

40. The expert from OICA introduced document GRSG-118-25 and 25-rev.1, updating GRSG on progress and actions taken in the exercise to split UN Regulation No. 116 into three separate UN Regulations and on pending issues. She proposed the conversion of documents GRSG-118-19, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24, on amendments to UN Regulations Nos. 18, 97 and 116, and on new UN Regulations, into official documents their submission for consideration at the October 2020 session of GRSG.

41. GRSG requested the secretariat to convert GRSG-118-19, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24, on amendments to UN Regulations Nos. 18, 97 and 116, and on new UN Regulations, into official documents and submit them for consideration at the October 2020 session of GRSG.

Proposal for a new regulation excerpted from UN R116.

40. The expert from OICA introduced document GRSG-118-25 and 25-rev.1, updating GRSG on progress and actions taken in the exercise to split UN Regulation No. 116 into three separate UN Regulations and on pending issues. She proposed the conversion of documents GRSG-118-19, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24, on amendments to UN Regulations Nos. 18, 97 and 116, and on new UN Regulations, into official documents their submission for consideration at the October 2020 session of GRSG.

41. GRSG requested the secretariat to convert GRSG-118-19, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24, on amendments to UN Regulations Nos. 18, 97 and 116, and on new UN Regulations, into official documents and submit them for consideration at the October 2020 session of GRSG.

40. The expert from OICA introduced document GRSG-118-25 and 25-rev.1, updating GRSG on progress and actions taken in the exercise to split UN Regulation No. 116 into three separate UN Regulations and on pending issues. She proposed the conversion of documents GRSG-118-19, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24, on amendments to UN Regulations Nos. 18, 97 and 116, and on new UN Regulations, into official documents their submission for consideration at the October 2020 session of GRSG.

41. GRSG requested the secretariat to convert GRSG-118-19, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24, on amendments to UN Regulations Nos. 18, 97 and 116, and on new UN Regulations, into official documents and submit them for consideration at the October 2020 session of GRSG.

40. The expert from OICA introduced document GRSG-118-25 and 25-rev.1, updating GRSG on progress and actions taken in the exercise to split UN Regulation No. 116 into three separate UN Regulations and on pending issues. She proposed the conversion of documents GRSG-118-19, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24, on amendments to UN Regulations Nos. 18, 97 and 116, and on new UN Regulations, into official documents their submission for consideration at the October 2020 session of GRSG.

41. GRSG requested the secretariat to convert GRSG-118-19, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24, on amendments to UN Regulations Nos. 18, 97 and 116, and on new UN Regulations, into official documents and submit them for consideration at the October 2020 session of GRSG.

40. The expert from OICA introduced document GRSG-118-25 and 25-rev.1, updating GRSG on progress and actions taken in the exercise to split UN Regulation No. 116 into three separate UN Regulations and on pending issues. She proposed the conversion of documents GRSG-118-19, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24, on amendments to UN Regulations Nos. 18, 97 and 116, and on new UN Regulations, into official documents their submission for consideration at the October 2020 session of GRSG.

41. GRSG requested the secretariat to convert GRSG-118-19, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24, on amendments to UN Regulations Nos. 18, 97 and 116, and on new UN Regulations, into official documents and submit them for consideration at the October 2020 session of GRSG.

Proposal to extract provisions from UN R116 in order to establish a separate regulation for the approval of immobilizers and vehicles equipped with immobilizers. The splitting of UN R116 into three separate regulations has been proposed to advance the implementation of the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval system.

The text prepared by the expert from the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA) to amend the draft new UN Regulation (document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/20) dedicated to the approval of immobilizers and approval of a vehicle with regard to its immobilizer, in the frame of the process of splitting the UN Regulation No.116 into three separate regulations

Proposal to clarify that UN R116 covers protection against unauthorized use “by means of a locking system”.

45. The expert from OICA presented GRSG-116-40-Rev.1 on the historical highlights and progress of the splitting of UN Regulation No. 116 (GRSG-116-09-Rev.1). She reported on the status of ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2017/23, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2017/24/ Rev.1, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2017/25 and its Corr.1, as reflected in GRSG-116-06-Rev.1, GRSG-116-07 and GRSG-116-08. She invited all interested experts to send her their final comments not later than by the end of May 2019 to allow her to set up a TF to review the proposals and to prepare, in due time, the final versions of the draft official documents for submission to the secretariat. She added that the provisions of Annex 5 on ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) should be scrutinized by the Working Party on Lighting and Light-Signalling (GRE), particularly by its TF on EMC.

46. GRSG endorsed the request. The Chair announced that he would inform the GRE Chair in the near future, and WP.29 at its June 2019 session. GRSG agreed to resume discussions at its next session based on official documents.

Proposal to update the definition of “key” in line with technological progress and clarifying that a “key” is specifically a means for access, not an anti-theft system.

37. The expert from Germany introduced document GRSG-118-10, containing the position of Germany concerning the objectives of UN Regulation No. 116, including the proposal for supplement 7 to UN Regulation No. 116 as proposed through document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/7, presented at a previous session of GRSG, and its interlinkages with the upcoming regulation on cyber security. He invited GRSG to request an assessment of the expected significance of the upcoming cyber security regulation for the envisaged amendments to UN Regulation No. 116 via the GRVA Secretary at the Task Force on R116 Key.

38. The expert from OICA informed GRSG about the progress of work and discussions that had taken place at meetings of the Task Force on R116 KEY. She recommended that document GRSG-117-31-Rev.1 is issued as an official document for consideration at the next meeting of GRSG in October 2020.

39. Following detailed technical discussions, further comments from experts from Germany, Netherlands, Sweden and OICA, GRSG invited the Task Force on R116 KEY to proceed with the activities at its next session in September 2020, invited Contracting Parties to provide leadership to the Task Force, agreed to continue discussions concerning this matter at upcoming GRSG sessions and requested the secretariat to issue GRSG-117-31-Rev.1 as an official document for consideration at its next session in October 2020 as well as to consult GRVA on the questions at hand, as proposed by the representative of Germany, at the upcoming session of GRVA in September 2020.

Proposal to update the definition of “key” in line with technological progress and clarifying that a “key” is specifically a means for access, not an anti-theft system.

37. The expert from Germany introduced document GRSG-118-10, containing the position of Germany concerning the objectives of UN Regulation No. 116, including the proposal for supplement 7 to UN Regulation No. 116 as proposed through document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/7, presented at a previous session of GRSG, and its interlinkages with the upcoming regulation on cyber security. He invited GRSG to request an assessment of the expected significance of the upcoming cyber security regulation for the envisaged amendments to UN Regulation No. 116 via the GRVA Secretary at the Task Force on R116 Key.

38. The expert from OICA informed GRSG about the progress of work and discussions that had taken place at meetings of the Task Force on R116 KEY. She recommended that document GRSG-117-31-Rev.1 is issued as an official document for consideration at the next meeting of GRSG in October 2020.

39. Following detailed technical discussions, further comments from experts from Germany, Netherlands, Sweden and OICA, GRSG invited the Task Force on R116 KEY to proceed with the activities at its next session in September 2020, invited Contracting Parties to provide leadership to the Task Force, agreed to continue discussions concerning this matter at upcoming GRSG sessions and requested the secretariat to issue GRSG-117-31-Rev.1 as an official document for consideration at its next session in October 2020 as well as to consult GRVA on the questions at hand, as proposed by the representative of Germany, at the upcoming session of GRVA in September 2020.

37. The expert from Germany introduced document GRSG-118-10, containing the position of Germany concerning the objectives of UN Regulation No. 116, including the proposal for supplement 7 to UN Regulation No. 116 as proposed through document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/7, presented at a previous session of GRSG, and its interlinkages with the upcoming regulation on cyber security. He invited GRSG to request an assessment of the expected significance of the upcoming cyber security regulation for the envisaged amendments to UN Regulation No. 116 via the GRVA Secretary at the Task Force on R116 Key.

38. The expert from OICA informed GRSG about the progress of work and discussions that had taken place at meetings of the Task Force on R116 KEY. She recommended that document GRSG-117-31-Rev.1 is issued as an official document for consideration at the next meeting of GRSG in October 2020.

39. Following detailed technical discussions, further comments from experts from Germany, Netherlands, Sweden and OICA, GRSG invited the Task Force on R116 KEY to proceed with the activities at its next session in September 2020, invited Contracting Parties to provide leadership to the Task Force, agreed to continue discussions concerning this matter at upcoming GRSG sessions and requested the secretariat to issue GRSG-117-31-Rev.1 as an official document for consideration at its next session in October 2020 as well as to consult GRVA on the questions at hand, as proposed by the representative of Germany, at the upcoming session of GRVA in September 2020.

40. The expert from OICA introduced document GRSG-118-25 and 25-rev.1, updating GRSG on progress and actions taken in the exercise to split UN Regulation No. 116 into three separate UN Regulations and on pending issues. She proposed the conversion of documents GRSG-118-19, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24, on amendments to UN Regulations Nos. 18, 97 and 116, and on new UN Regulations, into official documents their submission for consideration at the October 2020 session of GRSG.

41. GRSG requested the secretariat to convert GRSG-118-19, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24, on amendments to UN Regulations Nos. 18, 97 and 116, and on new UN Regulations, into official documents and submit them for consideration at the October 2020 session of GRSG.

Proposal for a new regulation excerpted from UN R116.

40. The expert from OICA introduced document GRSG-118-25 and 25-rev.1, updating GRSG on progress and actions taken in the exercise to split UN Regulation No. 116 into three separate UN Regulations and on pending issues. She proposed the conversion of documents GRSG-118-19, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24, on amendments to UN Regulations Nos. 18, 97 and 116, and on new UN Regulations, into official documents their submission for consideration at the October 2020 session of GRSG.

41. GRSG requested the secretariat to convert GRSG-118-19, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24, on amendments to UN Regulations Nos. 18, 97 and 116, and on new UN Regulations, into official documents and submit them for consideration at the October 2020 session of GRSG.

Proposal for a new regulation excerpted from UN R116.

40. The expert from OICA introduced document GRSG-118-25 and 25-rev.1, updating GRSG on progress and actions taken in the exercise to split UN Regulation No. 116 into three separate UN Regulations and on pending issues. She proposed the conversion of documents GRSG-118-19, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24, on amendments to UN Regulations Nos. 18, 97 and 116, and on new UN Regulations, into official documents their submission for consideration at the October 2020 session of GRSG.

41. GRSG requested the secretariat to convert GRSG-118-19, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24, on amendments to UN Regulations Nos. 18, 97 and 116, and on new UN Regulations, into official documents and submit them for consideration at the October 2020 session of GRSG.

Proposal for a new regulation excerpted from UN R116.

40. The expert from OICA introduced document GRSG-118-25 and 25-rev.1, updating GRSG on progress and actions taken in the exercise to split UN Regulation No. 116 into three separate UN Regulations and on pending issues. She proposed the conversion of documents GRSG-118-19, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24, on amendments to UN Regulations Nos. 18, 97 and 116, and on new UN Regulations, into official documents their submission for consideration at the October 2020 session of GRSG.

41. GRSG requested the secretariat to convert GRSG-118-19, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24, on amendments to UN Regulations Nos. 18, 97 and 116, and on new UN Regulations, into official documents and submit them for consideration at the October 2020 session of GRSG.

40. The expert from OICA introduced document GRSG-118-25 and 25-rev.1, updating GRSG on progress and actions taken in the exercise to split UN Regulation No. 116 into three separate UN Regulations and on pending issues. She proposed the conversion of documents GRSG-118-19, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24, on amendments to UN Regulations Nos. 18, 97 and 116, and on new UN Regulations, into official documents their submission for consideration at the October 2020 session of GRSG.

41. GRSG requested the secretariat to convert GRSG-118-19, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24, on amendments to UN Regulations Nos. 18, 97 and 116, and on new UN Regulations, into official documents and submit them for consideration at the October 2020 session of GRSG.

40. The expert from OICA introduced document GRSG-118-25 and 25-rev.1, updating GRSG on progress and actions taken in the exercise to split UN Regulation No. 116 into three separate UN Regulations and on pending issues. She proposed the conversion of documents GRSG-118-19, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24, on amendments to UN Regulations Nos. 18, 97 and 116, and on new UN Regulations, into official documents their submission for consideration at the October 2020 session of GRSG.

41. GRSG requested the secretariat to convert GRSG-118-19, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24, on amendments to UN Regulations Nos. 18, 97 and 116, and on new UN Regulations, into official documents and submit them for consideration at the October 2020 session of GRSG.

Proposal to extract provisions from UN R116 in order to establish a separate regulation for the approval of devices to protect against unauthorized vehicle use. The splitting of UN R116 into three separate regulations has been proposed to advance the implementation of the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval system.