26. The expert from Germany introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2011/7 and GRRF-71-05 clarifying the notion of drawbar type coupling. He also presented GRRF-71-07 updating the Regulation on a number of issues, in particular to cover innovative devices. GRRF noted a number of comments and agreed to reconsider this matter at its February 2012 session on the basis of revised proposal by the expert from Germany consolidating ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2011/7, GRRF-71-05 and GRRF-71-07.

18. The expert from Germany recalled the discussion of GRRF at its previous session on GRRF-71-05 clarifying the provisions on drawbar coupling devices, their bending resistance and the position of remote indicators. GRRF noted broad support on the provisions of drawbar coupling devices and their bending resistance, but also noted concerns on the remote indicator. The Chair suggested going forward with the part of GRRF-71-05 supported by GRRF and invited Germany to prepare an official document for consideration at the next session of GRRF.

19. The expert from Germany presented GRRF-71-07 proposing to amend Regulation No. 55 to cover innovative devices, including remote control, automatic and agricultural couplings. He suggested re-establishing the informal group on Regulation No. 55. The expert from ISO endorsed the initiative and informed GRRF on the ongoing standardization work within his organization. GRRF agreed to establish a new working group on couplings (and to include agricultural couplings within the Terms of Reference), under the chairmanship of Germany, subject to the consent of WP.29 at its March 2012 session. GRRF agreed to resume consideration on this subject at its next session on the basis of a proposal for the terms of reference and rules of procedure for the informal group.