Proposal to correct values presented in document WP.29/2020/18 and clarification of “first point of information” application in assessment of BSIS.

Proposal to specify that if a particulate filter is defective and/or has been removed, soot deposit are likely to appear on the exhaust pipe, highlighting a potential problem with the particulate filter during the inspection.

Proposal to modify the transitional provisions for the 07 series of amendments.

Establishment of the Executive Committee (AC.3) of the 1998 Agreement Fifty-sixth session (item 12) – Proposals for amendments to UN GTRs (items 14.2.1. to 14.2.4.)

In accordance with the WP.29 Framework Document on Automated/Autonomous Vehicles, this document provides common functional performance requirements based on national/regional guidelines and other relevant reference documents consistent with the 1958 and 1998 Agreements. The document is based primarily upon discussions held among the experts of the Informal Working Group on Functional Requirements for Automated Vehicles (FRAV) under the Working Party on Automated/Autonomous and Connected Vehicles (GRVA) and informal documents GRVA-05-40 and GRVA-05-41 as presented during the 5th GRVA session (10-14 February 2020). This document highlights common concepts identified through the first two FRAV sessions. These concepts are not exhaustive and many, if not all, will undergo changes as the FRAV and GRVA work progresses. This document does not constitute a proposal, formal or otherwise, for automated vehicle legal requirements but may serve to support discussions across WP.29 and its subsidiary bodies.

The objective of this proposal is to develop, in the framework of the 1998 Agreement, an amendment to UN Global Technical Regulation (GTR) No. 8 on Electronic Stability Control to amend to the testing provisions to accommodate the latest innovations for steering systems which have significantly low steering gear ratio (i.e. quick steering characteristics).

Proposal to add checks under the current tests:

• damage to seat attachments
• occupant compartment hazards (e.g., risk of impact by loose objects such as fire extinguisher) and
• post-crash functionality of escape hatches (including force required to open)

Consideration of terms such as “lifetime” and “lifecycle” in UN Regulations under the 1958 Agreement.

Proposal to update Annex 4, Part A, Section I (List of requirements for U-IWVTA) to align with recent changes to UN R110, 134, 135, 137, and 138.

ANEC calls for support for proposal to improve UN Regulation No. 44 on Child Restraint Systems to ensure the highest protection practicable for children travelling by car.

The Russian Approval Authority had concluded that the product brand “Braxx”, type “Smart Kid Belt” approved according to UN Regulation No. 44, approval No. E20 44R-04 4013 granted by Poland on 11 July 2017, cannot be considered as a child restraint system.

Proposal for special rules of procedure for the session in light of the health and travel restrictions imposed in response to the COVID19 pandemic.