123. The representative of the Russian Federation, Co-Chair of the IWG on PTI introduced WP.29-191-25, providing a status report on the activities of the IWG since the last session of WP.29. He detailed the last amendments to the Framework Document on Vehicle Whole-Life Compliance developed by the Group and submitted for adoption as ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2023/89. He mentioned the discussions on tampering within the group and hoped to receive comments on WP.29-191-19 with the proposal of modification to the draft terms of reference for the Emissions Anti-Tampering task force. He recalled WP.29 of the activities with GRSG on the development of a UN Rule for eCall systems. He mentioned the exchange of views on vehicle data access and the use of Unique Identifying for that purpose, as well as on the safe use of automated vehicles in traffic.

129. The representative of the Netherlands, Co-Chair of the IWG on PTI, introduced WP.29-191-34 providing details related to the PTI test for checking particulate filters of diesel cars with a particle counter, reporting on the reasons and activities that led to the elaboration of ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2023/137 and introducing ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2023/138 containing a proposed amendment to the Consolidated Resolution R.E.6 introducing the specifications and test methods.

130. The Chair of GRPE showed his appreciation to assist the IWG on PTI to help improve UN Rule No. 1 and R.E.6, and reminded the key role GRs play in amending text annexed to any of the 3 agreements.

131. WP.29 adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2023/138 and requested the secretariat to produce the final document and post it on the UNECE website.