OICA input concerning the proposed concept for “versions” of UN Regulations for use within the global system for the mutual recognition of type approvals. A version involves the possibility for issuance of new approvals to previous forms of a given regulation (as opposed to the current system where parties can only issue new approvals to the latest version in force of a regulation).

UNECE secretariat response to the question on preparation (upon the request of a CP) of “former versions of UN Regulation”

The International Whole Vehicle Type Approval system under development proposes to allow for the acceptance by Contracting Parties of approvals issued according to versions of a regulation earlier than the latest version in force as well as of approvals issued under some, but not all, regulations that comprise the IWVTA. This document proposes an approach to manage the various configurations of the Limited IWVTA.

Schedule 4 of the draft revision 3 of the 1958 Agreement concerns the type approval numbering system for UN approvals. The numbering example reads: E11*83R03/00J*2439*01. In its second section it contains the letter J for indicating implementing stage J of UN Regulation 83. According to Schedule 4, point 2, under ©, that letter J should be preceded by a slash; however that slash is missing in the given example. It is suggested to correct this typing error by replacing the relevant example by the following example: E11*83R03/00/J*2439*01.

Proposals to amend the guidelines concerning the establishment of UN Regulations and transitional provisions (WP.29/1044). Earlier proposals were developed in document SG58-17-04/Rev.1.

Working draft prepared as the basis for discussions during the 18th 1958 Agreement subgroup session.

Proposals to amend the guidelines concerning the establishment of UN Regulations and transitional provisions (WP.29/1044).

Response of the UN Office of Legal Affairs concerning the application of the proposed new revision of the Agreement to type approvals issued under the previous revision. The OLA offers an unofficial response categorically stating that the Contracting Parties determine the application of the Agreement and that unless otherwise stated, the new revision applies to approvals issued after the date that the new revision enters into force.

Working draft prepared pursuant to discussion through the 18th SG58 subgroup session. Basis for discussions at the 19th subgroup session.