27. The Secretary of the informal group on Worldwide harmonized Light vehicle Test Procedures (WLTP) reported on the good progress made by both subgroups on the Development of the Harmonized driving Cycle (DHC) and on the Development of the Test Procedure (DTP) (GRPE-60-19). He announced the intention of the subgroups to hold further meetings in Vienna on 13-15 October 2010. Detailed information on the activities of both groups is available on the GRPE websites at:
http://www.unece.org/trans/main/wp29/wp29wgs/wp29grpe/wltp_dhc04.html, and
http://www.unece.org/trans/main/wp29/wp29wgs/wp29grpe/wltp_dtp02.html.

28. The expert from the United States of America announced that his government had recently reviewed the national priorities and that, accordingly, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) could no longer accomplish their commitments on the development of the draft gtr on WLTP. She mentioned that EPA had decided to withdraw their active participation and sponsorship in the development of the new gtr on WLTP for a time period of about 18 months. She added that her colleagues were nevertheless committed to ensure, over the next few months, a smooth transition of their leadership roles. GRPE noted with deep regret this decision by the United States of America.

29. The expert from EC underlined the importance to continue the development of the new emission test cycle on WLTP. He urged all other stakeholders to continue their commitments and to stick to the original time line. Following the discussion, GRPE agreed to continue the process of development of the gtr and invited Contracting Parties to commit additional efforts in order to keep the initial time line for establishing the gtr on WLTP.

30. The GRPE Chairman announced his intention to inform WP.29 and AC.3, at their June 2010 sessions, of the circumstances in the development of the gtr on WLTP. With
regard to the follow-up of the WLTP activities and the relief of the sponsorship as well as the chairmanship of the WLTP subgroup on DTP, he recommended to leave this issues to the decision of WP.29 and AC.3. He invited all experts to inform in this respect their representative in WP.29.

31. The GRPE Chairman suggested that the WLTP subgroups on DHC and DTP should also meet prior to the next session of GRPE (see para. 57 below).
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57. For its sixty-first session to be held in Geneva, Palais des Nations, GRPE decided to start on Monday, 10 January 2011, at 10.00 a.m. until Friday, 14 January 2011, 5.30 p.m., subject to confirmation by the secretariat (see GRPE-61-01). For that purpose, the following time schedule and provisional agenda was suggested:
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5. Informal meeting of the GRPE/WLTP subgroup on the Development of the Harmonized driving Cycle (WLTP-DHC)

To be held on Wednesday morning, 12 January 2011, from 9.30 a.m. till 12.30 p.m.

The agenda of the meeting will be prepared by the WLTP-DHC secretariat and distributed to the members of the group prior to the meeting.

6. Informal meeting of the GRPE/WLTP subgroup on the Development of Test Procedures (WLTP-DTP)

To be held on Wednesday afternoon, 12 January 2011, from 2.30 p.m. till 4.00 p.m.

The agenda of the meeting will be prepared by the WLTP-DTP secretariat and distributed to the members of the group prior to the meeting.