28. The Chair of GRVA introduced working document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2021/151 to WP.29, proposing an updated Table 1 in the Framework Document on automated/autonomous vehicle. WP.29 considered and adopted this proposal, with the square brackets removed.

56. GRVA discussed the deliverables of the IWGs on FRAV and VMAD. GRVA adopted GRVA-14-51/Rev.2 (Proposal for amendments to ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2021/151 (Framework document)) and requested the secretariat to submit it to AC.2 and WP.29 for information at their November 2022 sessions.

45. The GRVA Chair introduced WP.29-191-30, a proposal for the regulatory approach for Automated Driving Systems, including among others, the collaborative development of a UN GTR as well as UN Regulation for ADS until 2026 on the basis of the deliverables of FRAV and VMAD and guided by the framework document, the establishment of an IWG on ADS and the organisation of at least two ADS related two-days-workshops per year by GRVA. He introduced WP.29-191-31, an amendment to the framework document and WP.29-191-32, an amendment to the WP.29 Programme of Work concerning GRVA activities, to reflect this proposal in these documents.

46. The representative of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland suggested to add a timeline and process to track progress, against which the IWG on ADS should report, supported by the representative of the European Union.

47. The representatives of Australia, Canada, China, the European Union, France, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the United States of America, OICA and CLEPA supported the modified document (WP.29-191-30/Rev.1).

48. The representative of ITU cautioned that the regulatory work should separately address vehicles equipped with an ADS which can still interact with a driver, and vehicles that are dedicated to ADS (e.g., autonomous shuttles).

49. WP.29 adopted WP.29-191-30/Rev.1, WP.29-191-31 and WP.29-191-32 and requested the secretariat to distribute WP.29-191-31 with an official symbol at the next session. WP.29 agreed that the workshops could be hybrid or virtual and in English only.

50. The representative of the United States of America announced that the USA would be one of the sponsors for the UN GTR on ADS and would welcome other co-sponsors.

14. The GRVA Chair presented the proposal for amendments to Table 1 in the Framework Document on Automated/Autonomous Vehicles (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2024/33) reflecting the recent arrangements made for developing regulation on ADS under GRVA.

15. The representative of Canada offered to host the first leadership meeting of the IWG on ADS in Ottawa, Canada, on 26-27 March 2024. Separately, he called on industry and stakeholders to cooperate and support this workstream.

16. The representative of Japan hoped that the development of regulations on ADS would proceed according to the scheduled timeline.

17. The representative of China recalled their leadership efforts at GRVA level and IWG on Functional Requirements for Automated Vehicles (FRAV) level and committed to promote the activities of the IWG on ADS.

18. The representative of the United States of America expressed appreciation for the global cooperation initiated in that field.

19. The representative of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland looked forward to that process and committed to support the leadership effort.

20. The representative of OICA supported these activities and recalled their offer to provide secretariat support to the IWG, together with other organizations. The representative of CLEPA recalled that the effectiveness of the global requirements would depend on the proper transposition at national or regional level.

21. WP.29 noted that the IWG on ADS would be led by the representatives of Canada, China, European Commission, Japan, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America. WP.29 also noted that the secretariat services would be provided by the representatives of AAPC, OICA, JASIC and SAE International.

22. WP.29 adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2024/33.

42. The Secretary recalled the purpose of the Framework Document on Automated Vehicles, which contains guidance to WP.29 subsidiary bodies and an annex defining the programme of activities on automated vehicles. The Chair proposed (GRVA-24-31) amendments to the annex for discussion in preparation for the June 2026 WP.29 session, where an update to this document could be proposed.

43. The proposal received some comments: the representative of the United States of America proposed to also examine at the first part of the framework document too. The representative of the Netherlands supported the extension of the IWG on ADS mandate beyond November 2026. The Chair of the TF on FADS mentioned that the task force will no longer be needed after 2026. The Chair of the IWG on CS/OTA mentioned the two topics that would be addressed by the group. OICA proposed to merge the IWG on ADS and the workshops. The European Commission expressed interest in working on the implementation of the ADS regulations. France reported on positive synergies provided by the implementation workshops along with the IWG on CS/OTA. He suggested to study the replication of this structure for other topics. Australia proposed considering flattening the GRVA structure. Japan proposed to integrate the scenario workshop into the activities of the implementation workshops on ADS. GRVA agreed to resume discussions on the GRVA structure at its twenty-fifth session.