161. The representative of Italy reported on the progress in harmonizing the provisions of UN GTR No. 3 and UN Regulation No.78 according to the mandate (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/AC.3/47). He recalled the purpose of the amendment in development, and reported on the discussion, at the second session of GRVA, of their formal document. He mentioned the comments received by the representatives of Canada and the Netherlands. He mentioned the progress on the wording concerning the defeat device prohibition. He announced that a new document would be produced for review by GRVA at its September 2019 session.

162. AC.3 agreed with the proposed mandate extension until March 2020.