The chair proposed that a small reference group starts preparing and reviewing the draft gtr9 amendment including the preamble.

The group should consist of representatives of Germany, Japan, the US and OICA, it is requested to keep the number limited to allow effective work. The intention is to have WebEx and telephone meeting to prepare the document. A first draft informal document is planned to be submitted for the 53rd session of GRSP in May 2013. This proposal was agreed.