5. The expert from the Republic of Korea introduced GRSP-71-26, which is the progress report of IWG-Deployable Pedestrian Protection Systems (DPPS). He confirmed that the Phase 1 IWG would include: (a) detection area definition, (b) rationales and justifications for this phase to be included in the preamble, (c) deployed position and test method, (d) optional dynamic test, (e) numerical simulation for Head Impact Time (HIT) against Wrap Around Distance (WAD) information, (f) linear regression/optional linear regression, (g) head test area marking with un-deployed or with DPPS and original equipment manufacturers choice. He also added that a clear position from all contracting parties would be required as soon as possible. Moreover, he introduced the proposal of amendments (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2022/2) and he suggested an extension of the IWG mandate for one year to complete the planned work. Finally, he informed GRSP that the final report of IWG would be submitted to the December 2022 session of GRSP.

6. GRSP agreed to seek endorsement from WP.29 at its June 2022 session to extend the mandate of the UN GTR 9, IWG DPPS until November 2023.