Presentation on the ESV conference held during 27-30 May 2013 in Seoul, Korea.

Agenda for the fourth meeting (including an initial “session 0” to organize the group) of the Enforcement Working Group.

Overview of the proposed plans to amend the 1958 Agreement as part of the development of an international whole vehicle type approval system.

Status Report on the United States of America’s Consideration of Global Technical Regulations for Incorporation into Its Domestic Standards

WP.1 document, prepared by Belgium, France, Italy, Sweden, and the United States transmitted to WP.29 by Germany, proposing revisions to the Vienna Convention in order to address the rise in automated driver assistance systems.

German proposals for revision of the Vienna Convention to address the rise of automated driver assistance systems which currently would conflict with ‘driver always in control of the vehicle’ provisions.

Presentation on the draft regulation for international whole vehicle type approval.

The objective of the self-evaluation is to assess the Vehicle Regulations and Transport Innovations Section (VRTIS) in its process of servicing the sessions of the World Forum WP.29 and its six subsidiary Working Parties, including the follow-up actions.

First draft report on the self-evaluation of the activities of the Vehicle Regulations and Technical Innovations Section (UNECE Transport Division) servicing the World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29)

Review of the development of driver distraction guidelines in the US and expectations for further phases in regulatory development.

Presentation on Russian expectations for its proposed new UN Regulation to govern the approval of in-vehicle emergency call devices.

Changes proposed by the WP.29 secretariat pursuant to discussions in GRSP to enable the adoption of the GTR in November while finalization of the test dummy specification to be added to Mutual Resolution No. 1 and resolution of the use of ISO standards remain pending.

Presentation of Korea’s proposal to develop global procedures for the regulation of emissions of harmful chemical compounds within vehicle interiors.

Changes proposed by the WP.29 secretariat pursuant to discussions in GRSP to enable the adoption of the PSI GTR in November while finalization of the test dummy specification to be added to Mutual Resolution No. 1 and resolution of the use of ISO standards remain pending.

Background paper in support of the Russian proposal to consider further sources of harmful emissions, especially particulates, such as from tires and brake pads.

Proposal as approved by the GRSG:

1) to enable the approval of an OEM engine control unit on a CNG/LNG vehicle during the vehicle type approval process, eliminating the need for a separate type approval of the ECU, and

2) to clarify provisions concerning hose assemblies.

Proposal as approved by the GRSG to amend provisions on the installation height of interior emergency controls in Class B vehicles.

Proposal as approved by the GRSG to provide for a specific area in Class I buses whereby a child may remain safely seated in his/her pram or pushchair.

Proposal as approved by the GRSG to update and improve provisions concerning passenger entry/exit, driver compartments, passageways, use of signs, and emergency lighting pursuant to the work of the informal group on Service Doors, Windows and Emergency Exits (SDWEE).