96. The representative of United States of America, Chair of GRSP, informed AC.3 that the HFCV subgroup on safety (SGS) had concluded its work and that GRSP had recommended the UN GTR for vote at the June 2013 session of AC.3 (WP.29-159-06). She underlined that parts of this draft UN GTR would be the basis for developing the UN GTRs on electric vehicle safety (EVS) and pole side impact. She clarified that the schedule and terms of references of Phase 2 of the GTR would follow the development of the UN GTR on EVS, whose experts were the same in both groups. She announced that more information would be provided at the June 2013 session of AC.3, following the outcome of the informal group meeting in April 2013.

97. The representative of Japan welcomed the progress made by GRSP on this subject and stated that many stakeholders were expecting the completion of this UN GTR at the earliest to foster the imminent deployment of hydrogen vehicles. The representative of EU announced that information on the effective transposition of the UN GTR in the EU would be provided. AC.3 acknowledged the work done by Mr. Albus (Germany) and endorsed his intention to step down as project manager of the activities of the HFCV. Finally, representatives were invited to be ready for the vote at the June 2013 session and, in the case they were unable to attend the session, to ensure their countries’ representation by their Permanent Missions. AC.3 requested the secretariat to distribute the draft UN GTR with an official symbol, the technical report adopted by GRSP and the authorization to develop the UN GTR.