1. The Working Party on General Safety Provisions (GRSG) held its 116th session from 1 to 5 April 2019 in Geneva. The meeting was chaired by Mr. A. Erario (Italy). Experts from the following countries participated in the work, following Rule 1(a) of the Rules of Procedure of the World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/690/Rev.1): Belgium, Canada, China, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (United Kingdom). An expert from the European Commission (EC) participated. Experts from non-governmental organizations participated: European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA), International Motorcycle Manufacturers Association (IMMA), International Motor Vehicle Inspection Committee (CITA), International Association for Natural Gas Vehicles (NGV Global), International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA), Liquid Gas Europe (LG Europe) and International Association for Natural Gas Vehicles (NGV Global). Upon the special invitation of the Chair, an expert from the International Association of the Body and Trailer Building Industry (CLCCR) participated.

2. GRSG considered and adopted the agenda proposed for the 116th session.

GRSG/2019/1 | Provisional agenda for the 116th GRSG session

GRSG/2019/1/Add.1 | GRSG-116: Annotated provisional agenda for the April 2019 session

3. GRSG also adopted the running order (GRSG-116-01) as proposed by the Chair. GRSG noted GRSG-116-19 on the main decisions and recommendations of the World Forum taken during its November 2018 and March 2019 sessions (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1142 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1145).

GRSG-116-01 | GRSG-116: Running order of the agenda

GRSG-116-19 | GRSG: Highlights of the recent WP.29 sessions and general information

4. The informal documents distributed during the session are listed in Annex I to the session report. The GRSG informal working groups are listed in Annex V.

5. The expert from Belgium introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/9 and GRSG-116-44, proposing to amend the requirements in Annex 11 of UN Regulation No. 107 on the minimum mass for the front axle of articulated vehicles of Class I. The expert from the United Kingdom raised study reservations on braking performance and braking stability. GRSG noted that UN Regulation No. 13 would be applied in any case and supported the proposal in principle. The expert from Belgium volunteered to provide more detailed information on braking performances for the next GRSG session. GRSG decided to adopt ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/9 and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and the administrative Committee AC.1 of the 1958 Agreement as draft Supplement 8 to the 06 series of amendments, draft Supplement 3 to the 07 series of amendments and draft Supplement 2 to the 08 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 107 for consideration at their November 2019 sessions, subject to a final review by GRSG at its October 2019 session.

GRSG-116-44 | Mass corresponding to the load on the front axle of articulated buses

GRSG/2019/9 | UN R107: Proposal for Supplement 8 to the 06 series, Supplement 3 to the 07 series, and Supplement 2 to the 08 series of amendments Proposal to lower the minimum mass requirement for an articulated vehicle of Class I having four or more axles of which two are steering axles. Manufacturers of double-articulated vehicles with four or more axles face serious difficulties in fulfilling the requirement for the front steering axle where "the mass corresponding to the load on the front axle or group of axles shall not be less than the percentage of the mass of the vehicle" according to a table in the regulation.

6. The expert from Italy presented ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/13 to amend Annex 3 of the Regulation on the test requirements of emergency door exits of all buses and coaches, and to clarify that the minimum number of emergency exits was four. The expert from Poland recalled that the current minimum number of emergency exits had been increased to five as a result of the amendments proposed by the former informal working group on Service Doors, Windows and Emergency Exits (SDWEE). After the discussion, GRSG preferred the status quo.

GRSG/2019/13 | UN R107: Proposal for Supplement 8 to the 06 series, Supplement 3 to the 07 series and Supplement 1 to the 08 series of amendments Proposal to allow options for emergency exists of Class B vehicles with internal volume less than 25m³.

7. The expert from Norway recalled GRSG-115-04, from the previous session of GRSG, on the need to enhance the protection and integrity of the driver or crew member compartment of buses and coaches in a frontal collision. He stated that he had not received replies to his request for statistical or accidentology data on such collisions that resulted in risks for the driver and/or crew members.

GRSG-115-04 | Front section collision protection on buses Discussion paper proposing an effort to develop safety requirements for the protection of the driver and tourist guide situation at the front of motor coaches.

8. The expert from OICA presented GRSG-116-25 on specific concerns for the position of escape hatches on M2 buses of Class B in the transition from the 05 and 06 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 107. She added that the location of such hatches was not relevant, particularly for short vehicles with a passenger compartment length of approximately 2.5 m. Thus, she proposed to amend the provisions of Annex 3 on the number and position of emergency exits of vehicles of Classes A and B (GRSG-116-24). GRSG noted general support for the proposal and some requests for clarification. The expert from OICA invited all interested experts to provide her with their comments. Thus, she volunteered to submit a revised proposal for consideration at the next session as an official document.

GRSG-116-24 | UN R107: Proposal for Supplement 7 to the 06 series, Supplement 2 to the 07 series, and Supplement X to the 08 series of amendments Proposal to refine the provisions on the number and position of emergency exits of vehicles of Classes A and B. The transition from 05-series to 06-series of amendments is based on the final proposal of the Informal Group for Service Doors, Windows, and Emergency Exits (SDWEE) adopted by GRSG as document GRSG/2012/15. One of the consequences of the new wording is that, if one escape hatch is fitted, it must be positioned in the middle third of the passenger compartment. For Class A and B vehicles with sometimes short passenger compartments (< 3 m), this can be problematic because the middle third position can overlap with the position of the service door, close to which lateral roof reinforcements are necessary to provide structural stability and meet provisions of UN R66. Given that the exact position on shorter vehicles is of lower relevance than for long compartments, this proposal would provide latitude on the exact placement for Class A and B vehicles.

GRSG-116-25 | UN R107: M2 buses of Class B and transition from 05 series to 06 series of amendments

9. As a follow-up to the discussions of the Global Forum for Road Traffic Safety (WP.1) and the World Forum WP.29 on automated vehicles, GRSG agreed to prioritize the consideration of specifications for autonomous shuttles. The Chair questioned the need to review the applicability of existing requirements or the categorization of these vehicles. The expert from France offered to share at the next GRSG session, details on the status of French legislation on this subject.

10. The expert from France, as Chair of the Informal Working Group (IWG) on the behaviour of the general construction of M2 and M3 vehicles in a fire event (BMFE), introduced GRSG-116-11 on the outcome of the recent meetings held in Madrid on 27 and 28 November 2018 and in Oslo on 27 and 28 February 2019. He reported that IWG had made good progress on developing a table of accidentology, on a full-scale test and on new provisions in UN Regulation No. 107 for the automatic opening of emergency exits and security instructions for passengers. He added that the group would follow-up on an ongoing research study by Germany on the toxicity and opacity of the smoke so as to define a simplified test method to determine toxicity of materials. GRSG welcomed this information and noted that the forthcoming meeting of IWG on BMFE was scheduled for Bergisch Gladbach (Germany) on 25 and 26 June 2019.

GRSG-116-11 | BMFE: Behaviour of M2 and M3 general construction in case of Fire Event Status report of the BMFE informal working group.

11. GRSG noted GRSG-116-12, tabled by BMFE, which proposes a correction to paragraph 4 of the IWG terms of reference. GRSG endorsed the proposal below:

Report ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/93, Annex II, paragraph 4., correct to read:
“4.	The completion target and date for the work of the IWG shall be a draft amendment to UN Regulations Nos. 107 and 118 at the 119th session of GRSG (October 2020).”

12. GRSG agreed to resume discussions at its next session.

GRSG-116-12 | Terms of Reference for the informal group on the Behaviour of M2 and M3 vehicles' general construction in case of Fire Event (BMFE)

13. GRSG endorsed the request from OICA to defer ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/2 to the next session of GRSG.

GRSG/2019/2 | UN R26: Proposal for Supplement 4 to the 03 series of amendments Proposal to exempt rear edges of fenders and rear edges of A pillars under certain conditions from the requirement that sheet metal edges be folded back or fitted with a shield. These edges not easily contacted by VRU in a collision could be blunted instead.

14. The expert from France introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/11 that clarifies the requirements on windscreen wipers with a simple generic drawing of the concerned areas. The expert from the United Kingdom did not support the proposal due to further requirements which had been added. The expert from CLEPA presented GRSG-116-34 which showed that more than fifty per cent of vehicle types would be impacted by the amendments proposed by France. He suggested that the proposal could be a new series of amendments with transitional provisions. The expert from OICA questioned the need for this amendment and sought further evidence, such as accidentology data.

15. GRSG agreed to resume discussions at its next session based on a revised official document. The Chair invited the experts from France, CLEPA and OICA to submit in due time a joint proposal for a new series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 26, including transitional provisions and exemptions, if necessary.

GRSG-116-34 | UN R26: Comments on document GRSG/2019/11

16. The expert from EC informed GRSG that he would prepare amendments to UN Regulation No. 34 on rear impact tests, as a consequence of the revised General Safety Regulation (GSR) in the European Union that would protect drivers, passengers, pedestrians and cyclists. The approach would be two-step: (a) broaden the scope to include other categories of vehicles and (b) include new provisions for the post-crash performances of electric vehicles. He questioned if Part II of the UN Regulation on the approval of vehicles, so as to prevent fire risks in a collision, was the responsibility of GRSG or the Working Party on Passive Safety (GRSP).

17. GRSG welcomed the two-step approach from the expert of EC. In the second step, GRSG agreed to insert new provisions for electric vehicle safety based on the existing requirements stipulated in UN Regulations Nos. 94 and 95 and to include appropriate transitional provisions.

18. The expert from OICA introduced GRSG-116-26-Rev.1 superseding ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/3 to clarify the measurement method for the lateral distances of the pedals to the nearest “wall” to the left. GRSG adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/3 as reproduced in Annex II to this report. The secretariat was requested to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 as draft 01 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 35 for consideration at their November 2019 sessions.

GRSG-116-26/Rev.1 | UN R35: Proposal for the 01 series of amendments Proposal to clarify the measurement method of the lateral distance of the pedals to the nearest "wall" to the left.

GRSG/2019/3 | UN R35: Proposal for the 01 series of amendments Proposal to clarify the measurement method of the lateral distance between the left-most pedal and the nearest "wall".

19. The expert from the Republic of Korea, Chair of IWG on Panoramic Sunroof Glazing (PSG), introduced GRSG-116-32 on the progress of the group at its eleventh meeting on 1 April 2019. The IWG Secretary said that further research had shown a wide variation in the dimensions of ceramic printed areas of glazing material. He added that IWG would continue working on a recommendation document on ceramic printed areas for consideration at the forthcoming session of GRSG in October 2019.

20. GRSG welcomed the progress made by PSG IWG and agreed to resume discussions at its next session on the basis of the draft recommendation.

GRSG-116-32 | GTR 6: Panoramic Sunroof Glazing informal group status report

21. The expert from India introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/4 to align UN Global Technical Regulation (GTR) No. 6 with UN Regulation No. 43 on the optional use of laminated-glass panes with improved mechanical properties, particularly for the front, exterior, forward-facing glazing of the upper deck of a double-deck vehicle. The expert from Germany raised concern on the justification in the document.

GRSG/2019/4 | GTR 6: Proposal for Amendment 2 Proposal for an amendment to provide for the optional use of laminated-glass panes meeting mechanical strength requirements in front, exterior, forward-facing glazing of upper deck of double decked buses instead of laminated windscreen.

22. The expert from the Republic of Korea presented GRSG-116-30 and GRSG-116-31 on the need to exempt in Zone I the possible opaque obscuration which is defined in paragraph 7.1.3.2.4. of the annexes on installing laminated-glass panes. The expert from Germany endorsed the proposed amendments, adding that the zone had to be clearly defined. The expert from Finland affirmed the necessity for similar amendments in UN Regulation No. 43.

GRSG-116-30 | GTR 6: Proposal for amendments Proposal to exempt Zone I from opaque obscuration requirements of GTR 6 under certain conditions.

GRSG-116-31 | GTR 6: Explanation of obscuration exemption proposal (document GRSG-116-30)

23. GRSG agreed to resume consideration of these subjects at its October 2019 session. The experts from Germany and India volunteered to prepare revised official documents to that end. The expert from India also offered to review the authorization to develop Amendment 2 to UN GTR No. 6 and to follow up on the necessary procedure at the next sessions of the Executive Committee AC.3 of the 1998 Agreement.

GRSG-116-30 | GTR 6: Proposal for amendments Proposal to exempt Zone I from opaque obscuration requirements of GTR 6 under certain conditions.

GRSG-116-31 | GTR 6: Explanation of obscuration exemption proposal (document GRSG-116-30)

GRSG/2019/4 | GTR 6: Proposal for Amendment 2 Proposal for an amendment to provide for the optional use of laminated-glass panes meeting mechanical strength requirements in front, exterior, forward-facing glazing of upper deck of double decked buses instead of laminated windscreen.

24. The expert from France introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/5 to clarify the test requirements on abrasion and resistance to simulated weathering in Annex 3.

25. GRSG adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/5 and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 as a draft Supplement 9 to the 01 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 43 for consideration at their November 2019 sessions.

GRSG/2019/5 | UN R43: Proposal for Supplement 9 to the 01 series of amendments Proposal to delete the reference to abrasion requirements in Annex 3, paragraph 6.4.1.3. since abrasion resistance is not relevant in the assessment of resistance to weathering.

26. The expert from Switzerland reported on the recent meeting of the Task Force (TF) on reverse warning issues under the Working Party on Noise and Tyres (GRBP) (GRSG-116-14). He added that TF had proposed amendments on a “pause switch” for reverse warning sound devices which would be permitted if other safety devices (e.g. camera monitor systems) were activated. GRSG welcomed the information and agreed on the need to coordinate this subject between GRBP and GRSG to avoid overregulation of these devices. The Chair invited IWG on awareness of Vulnerable Road Users proximity in low speed manoeuvres (VRU-Proxi) to further consider this subject and to report back to GRSG at its next session in October 2019.

GRSG-116-14 | Status report of the Reversing Warning Task Force (TFRA)

27. GRSG noted GRSG-116-38 tabled by VRU-Proxi which proposes to correct paragraph 4.(b) of the IWG terms of reference. The expert from OICA underlined that this modification would oblige IWG to develop two regulatory activities in parallel: vehicle turning in (a) forward motion and (b) reversing motion. GRSG endorsed the proposal below:

Report ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/92, Annex III, paragraph 4.(b), correct to read:
4.	The target completion dates …
	……
	(b) Reversing motion (e.g. Camera Monitoring Systems (CMS) or detection system): 118th session of GRSG (April 2020);

GRSG-116-38 | Revised ToR for the informal group on awareness of Vulnerable Road Users proximity in low speed manoeuvres (VRU-Proxi) Proposal to extend the deadline for delivery a text on devices to reduce the risk of VRU impacts while moving in reverse gear (e.g. rear vision camera monitoring systems, detection system) from April 2019 to April 2020

28. The expert from EC, Chair of IWG on VRU-Proxi, reported on the group’s decision to withdraw ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/10 on a new 05 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 46 and to submit instead a new draft UN Regulation on devices for reversing motion and driver’s awareness of vulnerable road users behind the vehicle (GRSG-116-36). He added that the new UN Regulation would address a broader scope, i.e. direct and indirect vision devices, and other detection devices. He sought the advice of GRSG on this new IWG approach. GRSG noted the requests by Italy and Sweden to apply these devices also on incomplete vehicles and, if possible, to already include it into the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval (IWVTA) scheme. GRSG endorsed the new IWG approach.

29. The Chair of VRU-Proxi announced that IWG would further review the terms of reference to extend the mandate for developing reversing safety by one additional year and to circulate, if possible, the new draft UN Regulation as an official document, for consideration by GRSG at its next session.

30. GRSG welcomed the good work progress and noted that the next meeting of IWG on VRU-Proxi was scheduled to be held in Berlin (Germany) on 17–19 June 2019.

GRSG-116-36 | Proposal for a new UN Regulation: devices for driver awareness VRU during maneuvers in reverse gear Working draft submitted for information regarding a proposed new UN Regulation for the type approval of devices to improve driver awareness of vulnerable road users when performing reversing maneuvers. UN R46 contains provisions for indirect vision; this proposal seeks to expand the driver's awareness, including visibility of VRU to the rear of the vehicle. Some requirements of this proposed regulation could be satisfied via approval under UN R46.

GRSG/2019/10 | UN R46: Proposal for the 05 series of amendments Proposal for Class VIII field of vision and provisions for sonar systems, including provisions for headrest position and draft text for transitional provisions under discussion with the VRU-Proxi Informal Working Group. This proposal introduces provisions for a full field of rear vision.

31. The expert from Germany introduced GRSG-116-04 on the different interpretations by type approval authorities of the provisions of UN Regulation No. 46 on a possible automatic modification of the field of vision for the driver while driving (at the request of the driver). He sought the advice of GRSG on the need to amend UN Regulation No. 46 accordingly. The expert from France supported an amendment to allow devices to modify views for the driver.

GRSG-116-04 | UN R46: Approval question regarding adaptive camera-monitor system Germany is requesting GRSG guidance regarding the approval of CMS that adapt the field of view under certain conditions (e.g., to compensate when a vehicle and trailer combination moves along a curve).

32. The expert from Germany introduced GRSG-116-20 to amend the provisions for approval and installation of devices for indirect vision with temporarily modified views on motor vehicles. A presentation (GRSG-116-37) also justified the need to amend the UN Regulation and showed the safety improvements of devices using magnification and resolution in image processing. GRSG welcomed GRSG-116-20 and noted several comments from the experts of Canada, France, Sweden and EC on the need to clarify the proposal. The expert from Japan raised a study reservation, stating that the current provisions of the regulation already cover such devices and that an amendment was superfluous. Finally, GRSG agreed to resume consideration of GRSG-116-20 at its next session on the basis of an official document. The Chair invited the expert from Germany to submit in due time, a revised proposal taking into account the comments received.

GRSG-116-20 | UN R46: Proposal for amendments Proposal to introduce "temporary modified view" provisions per ISO 16505:2015 which describes a possibility for a field of view to be temporarily modified for special driving situations in order to compensate for limits of the static class II field of vision.

GRSG-116-37 | UN R46: Default view and temporary modified view

33. The expert from OICA presented GRSG-116-27 to clarify the provisions on the required field of indirect vision of different classes of devices, in particular, as concerns the necessity to separate the different fields of vision and to indicate changes in magnification to the driver. The expert from Germany supported the proposal but preferred to add a sentence that indication lines shall not hide information. GRSG noted general support on the revised proposal and agreed to resume consideration of this subject at its next session and requested the secretariat to circulate GRSG-116-27-Rev.1 with an official symbol. GRSG noted GRSG-116-03 with standard ISO 17386.

GRSG-116-03 | ISO 17386:2010 Manoeuvring aids for low speed operation (MALSO) ISO 17386:2010 Transport information and control systems - Manoeuvring aids for low speed operation (MALSO) - Performance requirements and test procedures

GRSG-116-27/Rev.1 | UN R46: Proposal for amendments Proposal to define indication lines within the text to enable display of a combined continuous image in a monitor system.

34. GRSG noted that the new draft UN Regulation on BSIS had been adopted by WP.29 at the March 2019 session and that it is expected to enter into force in October 2019. GRSG agreed to resume, at its next session, consideration of an extended scope and some further provisions.

35. The expert from EC introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/6 to update the provisions on removable mechanical couplings fitted to motor vehicles, particularly on the need to provide clear information to the driver. He added that the proposal should not increase the stringency of the technical requirements but should rather provide the driver with appropriate information on the use of removable or repositionable mechanical coupling devices in the manufacturer’s user manual or handbook. The expert from OICA stated that, under the 1958 Agreement, a user manual was not yet mandatory. Some experts endorsed that position. The expert from the Russian Federation expressed her preference to proceed with the proposal as a new series of amendments. The expert from EC volunteered to prepare a revised official document for further consideration at the next session of GRSG.

GRSG/2019/6 | UN R55: Proposal for Supplement 8 to the 01 series of amendments Proposal to add the text, “In such a case, the motor-vehicle’s user instructions (e.g. owner’s manual, vehicle handbook) shall clearly specify that the removable or repositionable mechanical coupling device shall always be removed or repositioned when it is not in use.”

36. The expert from France introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/12 to amend the wording of the communication document for a device or component approval. GRSG adopted the proposal and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 as draft Supplement 8 to the 01 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 55 for consideration at their November 2019 sessions.

GRSG/2019/12 | UN R55: Proposal for Supplement 8 to the 01 series of amendments Proposal to improve the communication document. The current wording of item 2 in Annex 1 is redundant with item 3 and not aligned with similar texts (UN R58 or R73). The key point of item 2 is to identify the type of device or component approved.

37. The expert from Poland presented GRSG-116-33 to clarify the application of the provisions in Annex 1 of the UN Regulation. GRSG noted several concerns on the proposal. The expert from EC offered to review the proposed text taking into account the comments received and to include a revised wording in an official document (see paragraph 35 above). GRSG welcomed this offer and agreed to resume consideration of this subject at its next session.

GRSG-116-33 | UN R55: Examples of mechanical coupling devices of class A

38. The expert from OICA recalled the purpose of ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2018/2 and informed GRSG that parts of the proposal had been adopted and that the remaining parts had recently been reviewed by TF on gas-fuelled vehicle regulations. The expert from Germany reported on the good TF work progress force. He presented GRSG-116-05 on the outcome of TF discussions on UN Regulation No. 67. The expert from LG Europe proposed to remove the requirements for the use of an odorant in n-pentane: such requirements were not necessary and not requested in any test in the UN Regulations or in international standards (GRSG-116-39). After discussion, GRSG agreed on the revised proposal GRSG-116-05-Rev.1 and adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2018/2 as reproduced in Annex III to this report. The secretariat was requested to submit the revised proposal to WP.29 and AC.1 as draft Supplement 2 to the 02 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 67 for consideration at their November 2019 sessions.

GRSG-116-05/Rev.1 | UN R67: Proposal for Supplement 1 to the 02 series of amendments Proposal to improve the specifications for LPG multi-valves in response to an LPG vehicle fire that resulted in injuries to first responders. A German Type Approval Authority (KBA) analysis concluded that the hose connecting the PRV/PRD of the multi-valve to the gaseous phase was damaged and hose-fragments blocked both PRV and PRD such that pressure could not be adequately reduced. The PRV and PRD were activated, but the fragments considerably reduced the effective section of the relevant tubing and prevented the release of pressure. This proposal aims to prevent such occurrences.

GRSG/2018/2 | UN R67: Proposal for Supplement 16 to the 01 series of amendments Alternative solution from OICA to the German proposal GRSG/2017/16 regarding visibility/access requirements for PRV/PRD-related components in order to improve maintenance and reduce the risk of critical failures of pressure relief devices. The proposal also proposes amending provisions of the ageing test in Annex 15 in response to concerns over failures of rubber hoses.

39. As a follow-up to ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2017/22 tabled at a previous session of GRSG, the expert from Turkey presented a revised proposal (GRSG-116-35) for amendments to insert new provisions on the location on the vehicle of the filling unit. Some experts welcomed the proposal in principle but preferred to clarify the amendments. Finally, GRSG agreed on GRSG-116-35-Rev.1 and adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2017/22 as reproduced in Annex IV to this report. The secretariat was requested to submit the proposal as amended to WP.29 and AC.1 as a new draft 03 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 67 for consideration at their November 2019 sessions.

GRSG-116-35/Rev.1 | UN R67: Proposal for the 03 series of amendments Proposal to introduce new provisions on the location on the vehicle of the filling unit in order to address<ul><li>Difficulties with filling the LPG container (e.g., the filler pistol may be unable to fit the space between ground and filling unit when the vehicle is fully laden) </li><li>Risks involved on occupational health and safety of LPG container filling operators (e.g. necessity to kneel or lie down to fill the fuel containter).</li><ul>

GRSG/2017/22 | Proposal for the amendments to Regulation No. 67 Proposal to insert new provisions on the location on the vehicle of the filling unit, marking of the LPG container date of production, and a limitation on the maximum service life of LPG containers to 15 years.

40. The expert from NGV Global introduced GRSG-116-21 to amend Annex 3A of the Regulation on the design criteria and specifications for Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) cylinders with composite materials in line with standard ISO 11439. The proposal received general support. GRSG agreed to resume consideration of this subject at its next session and requested the secretariat to circulate GRSG-116-21 with an official symbol.

GRSG-116-21 | UN R110: Proposal for amendments Proposal to introduce changes and additions to the Change of Design Table to better specify appropriate test requirements for CNG cylinders with composite materials and, in some cases, to harmonize with ISO 11439.

41. The expert from NGV Global presented GRSG-116-16 on issues associated with periodical technical inspection (PTI) and periodic requalification of CNG cylinders. The experts from Germany and United Kingdom raised concerns that PTI specifications should not be part of UN Regulation No. 110 but should be covered by the provisions of the 1997 Agreement. The Chair clarified that only a small number contracting parties to the 1958 Agreement also adhere to the 1997 Agreement (in total, thirteen contracting parties). He added that the new requirements proposed by NGV Global were mainly on inserting design requirements to ease PTI of CNG vehicles in service. GRSG agreed to defer discussion on this subject to its next session. The Chair invited all interested experts to send their comments in due time to the NGV Global expert to allow him to prepare a revised proposal for consideration at that session as an official document.

42. The expert from Italy presented GRSG-116-18 showing the benefits and construction principles of conformable storage concepts for future CNG vehicles. He introduced GRSG-116-17 that proposes to amend UN Regulation No. 110 to allow such storage for agricultural and commercial vehicles. GRSG experts welcomed the initiative of Italy. The Chair invited all interested stakeholders to send their comments in due time to the expert from Italy. GRSG agreed to resume consideration of this subject at its next session based on a revised proposal by Italy, to be circulated as an official document.

GRSG-116-17 | UN R110: Proposal for amendments Proposal to enable the approval of conformable container tanks (new container shapes and configurations) in vehicles equipped with CNG propulsion systems.

GRSG-116-18 | Conformable storage tank concept for CNG vehicles

43. The expert from France informed GRSG that the proposal to improve the performance level of lateral protection devices for a better protection of vulnerable road users was in progress and that more time was needed for investigations. GRSG agreed to remove, in the meantime, the item from the agenda of the next session.

GRSG/2018/18 | UN R73: Proposal for the 02 series of amendments Proposal to amend geometrical criteria (dimensions and distances between lateral protection devices) and installation provisions for lateral protection barriers in order to improve their performance with regard to vulnerable road users. The proposal would<ol class="alpha"><li>increase the maximum distance between lateral rails from 300 mm to 400 mm</li><li>redefine the limits for the lower edge from "550 mm above the ground" to definition via an isosceles triangle formed by lines drawn at 8° from the ground contact points of the vehicle tires intersecting at point "I" above the road surface where the maximum limit "I" is between 350-450 mm</li><li>define the upper edge as from 450 mm rather than 300 mm maximum from the vehicle structure or maximum height of the upper edge above the ground from 950 mm to 850 mm</li><li>update the horizontal static force requirement for lateral protection devices to 3 kN and the deflection under load criteria to 90 mm over the rearmost 250 mm of the device and 450 mm over the remainder of the device.</li></ol> The purpose is to reduce the risk of running over a person (e.g., a motorcycle rider) during a lateral collision.

44. Recalling the purpose of GRSG-115-25 presented at the previous GRSG session, the expert from EC proposed to update the provisions on frontal underrun protection to be approved as integrated part of the vehicle, and in particular, to allow more a rounded shape of cabs for better aerodynamic performance (GRSG-116-41). The proposal received general support from GRSG. The expert from OICA offered to send her contributions to the expert from EC. GRSG agreed to resume consideration of this subject at the next session on the basis of an official document.

GRSG-115-25 | UN R93: Proposal for amendments In anticipation of improvements to truck-cab aerodynamics, this proposal would update Part III of UN R93 where the front under-run protection is integrated in the motor vehicle by defining the forward reference point as the same transverse location where the force is applied. This results in FUPs that, in the case of cab fronts that are curved, at least 400 mm must be maintained along the front contour of the cab, instead of the foremost point.

GRSG-116-41 | UN R93: Proposal for amendments Proposal to update Part III of UN R93 to enable approval of truck cabs where the front underrun protection is integrated in the motor vehicle (in order to improve aerodynamic performance). This proposal would define the forward reference point as being the same transverse location where the force is applied. This results in FUPs where (in the case of cab fronts that are curved) at least 400 mm must be maintained along the front contour of the cab, instead of the foremost point. The proposal includes transitional provisions from 1 September 2020.

45. The expert from OICA presented GRSG-116-40-Rev.1 on the historical highlights and progress of the splitting of UN Regulation No. 116 (GRSG-116-09-Rev.1). She reported on the status of ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2017/23, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2017/24/ Rev.1, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2017/25 and its Corr.1, as reflected in GRSG-116-06-Rev.1, GRSG-116-07 and GRSG-116-08. She invited all interested experts to send her their final comments not later than by the end of May 2019 to allow her to set up a TF to review the proposals and to prepare, in due time, the final versions of the draft official documents for submission to the secretariat. She added that the provisions of Annex 5 on ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) should be scrutinized by the Working Party on Lighting and Light-Signalling (GRE), particularly by its TF on EMC.

46. GRSG endorsed the request. The Chair announced that he would inform the GRE Chair in the near future, and WP.29 at its June 2019 session. GRSG agreed to resume discussions at its next session based on official documents.

GRSG-116-06/Rev.1 | UN R116: Proposal to exclude radio transmission frequencies from the scope Proposal to clarify that UN R116 covers protection against unauthorized use "by means of a locking system".

GRSG-116-07 | UN R116: Proposal for a new regulation on immobilzers Amended proposal for a new UN Regulation on uniform technical prescriptions concerning approval of immobilizers and approval of a vehicle with regard to its immobilizer. This proposal has been developed to facilitate the integration of UN R116 into UN R0 on whole vehicle type approvals by extracting immobilizer provisions into a stand-alone regulation. The proposal also clarifies the exclusion of radio transmission frequencies.

GRSG-116-08 | UN R116: New regulation concerning vehicle alarm systems Proposal for a new regulation on uniform provisions concerning the approval of vehicle alarm systems and approval of a vehicle with regard to its vehicle alarm system. The regulation would extract provisions from UN R116 in order to facilitate the integration of UN R116 into the UN R0 international whole vehicle type approval system.

GRSG-116-09/Rev.1 | Overview of the proposals to split UN R116

GRSG-116-40/Rev.1 | UN R116: Summary of work on revisions OICA presentation reviewing the work on <ol class="alpha"><li>key testing (GRSG/2018/25)</li><li>smart keys (GRSG/2019/7)</li><li>separation of UN R116 into three regulations</li></ol>.

47. The expert from OICA presented ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2018/25 to clarify the environmental testing requirements for keys. GRSG adopted the document and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 as draft Supplement 7 to UN Regulation No. 116 for consideration at their November 2019 sessions.

GRSG/2018/25 | UN R116: Proposal for Supplement 6 Proposal to clarify that anti-theft-related vehicle components such as keys are not subject to the environmental tests (section 6.4.) of UN R116 which were established for components embedded in the vehicle.

48. The expert from OICA introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/7 to amend the definition of keys that take account of innovative vehicle alarms systems, such as silent alarm or door-unlocking using smart phone. She underlined the need to distinguish between a key as an electronic solution and as hardware/software used to transfer this electronic solution. Several experts raised concerns on security issues of already existing keys and locking systems. GRSG agreed on the urgent need to work on cybersecurity issues of such new innovative keys for locking/unlocking. The Chair invited all experts to share their thoughts with the expert from OICA and to send her their proposals. GRSG agreed to resume consideration of this subject at its next session based on a revised official document by OICA which took account of the comments received.

GRSG/2019/7 | UN R116: Proposal for Supplement 7 Proposal to redefine “key” to include “physical device or electronic solution”. At the same time, the proposal excludes “hardware (e.g. smartphone) provided by other than car manufacturer” from this definition.

49. The expert from the Republic of Korea recalled the discussion on GRSG-115-14-Rev.1 at the previous session, to add into UN Regulation No. 121 a new symbol for “power on/power off” controls in vehicles equipped with an electric powertrain, such as electric vehicles. He thanked GRSG for the comments received, concluded that the current symbol in the UN Regulation was sufficient and that no further follow-up was necessary.

50. GRSG endorsed the request by OICA to defer discussion on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2018/6 to a further session.

51. GRSG agreed to resume consideration on this item at its next session in October 2019.

GRSG-115-14/Rev.1 | UN R121: Proposal for Supplement 3 to the 01 series of amendments Proposal to add a new symbol (as defined by IEC standard 60417-5009) for power on/off controls in electrified vehicles (e.g., electric or fuel cell vehicles).

GRSG/2018/6 | UN R121: Proposal for Supplement 10 to the original series of amendments and Supplement 2 to the 01 series of amendments Proposal pursuant to discussions on the application of footnote ¹⁸ under Table 1 concerning tell-tale symbols and the use of colours to convey different meanings. ISO standard 2575-2004, para. 5.1. allows for the use of different colours to convey a change in the operating condition. This proposal would remove the current footnote ¹⁸ text and application of the footnote to telltales 2, 9-12, and 19 pending a decision on the proposal to apply a revised footnote to the master lighting switch (tell-tale 1). Paragraph 5.4.1.1. of UN R121 references ISO 2575-2004 which was developed to simplify the application of UN R121 when colour changes are adopted in other UN Regulations; however, OICA submits that the footnote which references ISO 2575-2004 in relation to specific lighting devices or systems creates a degree of confusion. (If approved, this proposal would likely impact Supplement 3 to the 01 series rather than Supplement 2 given that WP.29 at its November 2017 session adopted the proposal to add a telltale and symbols for “Accident Emergency Call System (AECS)” and to align UN R121 with the 07 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 16 as Supplement 2 to the 01 series.)

52. The expert from OICA recalled that the purpose of ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2018/23 was to correct the scope of the UN Regulation. The expert from the Russian Federation proposed further editorial corrections and amendments (GRSG-116-15) which allow contracting parties to apply the relevant requirements to assess compliance of Accident Emergency Call Devices (AECD) designed for installation on vehicles of categories other than M1 and N1. The expert from OICA introduced GRSG-116-10 that clarified the application of an AECD approval and that proposed to continue with a new series of amendments that would give an appropriate lead time for the industry. Both proposals received general support and several comments. The expert from the Russian Federation welcomed the proposed amendments and volunteered to prepare two official documents for GRSG at its next session: (a) a draft supplement with the corrections and clarifications and (b) a draft 01 series of amendments with the broader scope and the transitional provisions.

53. GRSG welcomed that offer and agreed to resume consideration of this subject at its next session based on a revised, official documents by the Russian Federation.

GRSG-116-10 | UN R144: Draft proposal for a new series of amendments This proposal relates to the proposal in document GRSG-116-15. This proposal would:<ol class="alpha"><li>clarify that the application of an AECD approval to other vehicle categories than M₁ and N₁ is not mandatory,</li><li>align the power supply requirement of Part III, para. 34.1 with the corresponding requirement in Part II, para. 25.1.</li><li>clarify with regard to para. 34.1 that if the vehicle is equipped with both<ul class="none"><li>-a <i>“back-power supply”</i> as listed in para. 35.10.1 and</li><li>-a <i>“Power supply other than back-up power supply mentioned in paragraph 35.10.1”</i> as listed in para. 35.10.2</li></ul> both should be tested according to Annex 9. The <i>“Power supply other than back-up power supply mentioned in paragraph 35.10.1”</i> should indeed only be tested if it is the only power supply for the AECS.</li><li>Since informal document GRSG-116-15 deletes the existing exemptions in para. 1.3, and hence introduces more severe requirements, the changes should be introduced via a new series of amendments with appropriate Transitional Provisions of 2 years. (In effect, the application of AECS requirements would be based solely on the scope of UN R94 and R95 and no longer takes into account the presence of an airbag and its triggering system. The manufacturers need sufficient time to ensure AECS compliance for new vehicle types and in the same time, the changes should not affect existing vehicle types that were given an AECS type approval already.)</li></ol>

GRSG-116-15 | UN R144: Proposal for a 01 series of amendments Proposal to remove the exclusion of M₁ and N₁ not equipped with a side airbag and to specify that the AECS shall be able to output the navigation solution in an NMEA-0183 protocol format (RMC, GGA, VTG, GSA and GSV message), among other clarifications.

GRSG/2018/23 | UN R144: Proposal for amendments Proposal to clarify the scope of the Regulation especially with regard to the relationship between AECS and the presence of airbag systems in the vehicle.

54. GRSG noted that WP.29 and AC.1 had adopted at their March 2019 session: (a) the draft 01 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 0 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2018/82) as well as (b) the draft amendment to Schedule 4 of the 1958 Agreement on the numbering of type approvals (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2018/165).

55. GRSG also noted the discussion at the recent WP.29 session on the road map for Phase 2 (2018–2022) of the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval (IWVTA). As requested by WP.29, GRSG considered the proposed candidate items for technical regulations applicable to that phase (WP.29-176-21). GRSG agreed with the prioritization of the candidate items as reflected in GRSG-116-47. The secretariat was requested to transmit GRSG-116-47 to IWG on IWVTA for consideration at its forthcoming meeting in June 2019.

GRSG-116-47 | IWVTA: Candidate items for technical regulations under Phase 2 (2018-2022)

WP.29-176-21 | Candidate items for technical regulations applicable to IWVTA Phase 2 (2018 – 2022)

WP.29/2018/165 | IWVTA: Proposal for an amendment to Schedule 4 of the 1958 Agreement OICA proposal to clarify that the numbering of type approvals for UN Regulations does not apply to UN Regulation No. 0 on international whole vehicle type approval. Numbering under UN R0 is explained in that Regulation.

WP.29/2018/82 | UN R0: Proposal for the 01 series of amendments Proposal to update the list of UN Regulations subject to UN R0 (Annex 4), including addition of UN R14 (safety belt anchorages) and UN R34 (rear impact and fire risk).

56. Recalling the discussion at the previous session of GRSG, the expert from IMMA introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/8 to amend the provisions of R.E.3 to allow the application of “twinned wheels” on all vehicles of category L. GRSG noted general support and adopted the document. The secretariat was requested to submit ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/8 to WP.29 as an amendment to the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles for consideration at its November 2019 session.

57. The expert from IMMA volunteered to check if a parallel amendment to the Special Resolution No. 1 (S.R.1) under the 1998 Agreement was necessary and offered to keep GRSG informed.

GRSG/2019/8 | RE3: Proposal for amendments to the Consolidated Resolution on the construction of vehicles Proposal to enable application of the designation “twinned wheels” across all Category L vehicles.

58. GRSG noted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/2 and WP.29-177-19 on the work priorities of WP.29 and AC.3 on automated/connected vehicles and their decision that GRSG should resume its work on developing a new UN Global Technical Regulation (UN GTR) on Event Data Recorder (EDR).

59. The expert from OICA presented GRSG-116-42 on the position of the automotive industry to support developing this a new UN regulation on EDR and, in parallel, a Data Storage System for Automated Driving vehicles (DSSAD). She added that discussions on DSSAD had already taken place at the Working Party on Automated/Autonomous and Connected Vehicles (GRVA), particularly in its IWG on Automatically Commanded Steering Functions (ACSF). She concluded that the functions of both systems, EDR and DSSAD, were different but the hardware could be the same and, therefore, should be developed in parallel. The experts from Germany and CLEPA endorsed that position and underlined the urgency to work on these subjects.

60. The expert from the Netherlands suggested establishing an informal working group under GRSG and GRVA to develop draft regulatory proposals for new UN regulations on EDR for conventional and automated/autonomous vehicles, and on DSSAD. The experts from China and Japan welcomed that initiative and offered to contribute to the activities. GRSG agreed on the need to establish an IWG on EDR/DSSAD (possibly under GRSG and GRVA).

61. The expert from the Netherlands introduced GRSG-116-43 (tabled jointly by the experts from Japan and the Netherlands) which proposed a first draft of the terms of reference and rules of procedure for the new IWG on EDR/DSSAD. GRSG considered the document in detail and noted some amendments to the proposal, given in GRSG-116-43-Rev.1. GRSG also noted several concerns on the feasibility of the tasks within the timeline as stipulated in paragraphs 6 and 7 of the proposal. GRSG requested the secretariat to transmit GRSG-116-43-Rev.1 to GRVA for further consideration at its special June 2019 session.

62. Following the intervention of some delegations on the urgency of these new activities, GRSG agreed to proceed, in the meantime, on the basis of a TF on EDR.

63. GRSG agreed to resume consideration of this subject at its next session in October 2019 based on the outcome of TF meetings. The Chair announced that he would inform the World Forum WP.29, the Coordination Committee AC.2 and the Executive Committee AC.3 at their forthcoming sessions in June 2019.

GRSG-116-42 | Event Data Recorder (EDR)

GRSG-116-43 | Informal Working Group on EDR/DSSAD: Terms of Reference

GRSG-116-43/Rev.1 | Informal Working Group on EDR/DSSAD: Revised Terms of Reference and Rules of procedure

WP.29-177-19 | Proposal for a framework document on automated/autonomous vehicles Document prepared by the WP.29 secretariat pursuant to discussions held among Contracting Parties during the March 2019 WP.29 session.

WP.29/2019/2 | Priority topics for automated and connected vehicles

64. GRSG noted the information by the secretariat on the activities and priorities of WP.29 on automated and autonomous vehicles (GRSG-116-45), which supplements the information received under agenda item 17 (see paragraph 58 above). The expert from OICA reported on the status of work, the timeline for related activities and the challenges faced by GRVA on automated vehicles (GRSG-116-46).

65. Following a question from the expert of the United Kingdom, GRSG noted that WP.29/AC.2 would ensure the coordination of all activities related to vehicle automation between its subsidiary bodies (e.g. GRSG and GRVA) and that the Inland Transport Committee recently set up a WP.1–WP.29 Executive Task Force (ETF) to coordinate the related actions between the World Forum WP.29 and the Global Forum for Road Traffic Safety (WP.1).

66. GRSG agreed to resume consideration of this subject at its next session based on a list of UN Regulations under the responsibility of GRSG that focus on the vehicle driver. Thus, the expert from OICA volunteered to prepare this list.

GRSG-116-45 | WP.29 and GRVA activities on Automated Vehicles

GRSG-116-46 | Report on Automated Vehicle activities

67. The expert from the Netherlands invited interested experts to attend the twenty-sixth international technical conference on the Enhanced Safety of Vehicles (ESV), to be held in Eindhoven (Netherlands) from 10 to 13 June 2019, in cooperation with the United States Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

68. The expert from Finland introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/14 proposing amendments to UN Regulation No. 58 to clarify the requirements on the installation on vehicles of rear underrun protection devices. The expert from the Netherlands endorsed the proposal by Finland and withdrew GRSG-116-02 with similar amendments.

69. GRSG adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2019/14 and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 as draft Supplement 1 to the 03 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 58 for consideration at their November 2019 sessions.

GRSG-116-02 | UN R58: Proposal for amendments to the 03 series Proposal to clarify the use of the "departure angle up to 8° according to ISO 612:1978" to limit the maximum ground clearance to 550 mm.

GRSG/2019/14 | UN R58: Proposal for Supplement 1 to the 03 series of amendments Proposal to clarify category G (off-road vehicles) ground clearance requirements, clarify the table of Annex 7 (requirements for different vehicle categories) with regard to requirements for M₁G, N₁G,M₂G, N₂G, M₃G and N₃G, and to clarify provisions on the installation of RUPD.

70. The expert from OICA presented GRSG-116-29 on the possible installation of aerodynamic devices on commercial vehicles cabs to improve aerodynamic performance. She introduced GRSG-116-28 that amends the provisions of UN Regulation No. 58 to allow installing such aerodynamic devices at the rear end of vehicles. She added that the provisions of new Annex 8 should ensure that aerodynamic devices shall not compromise the functionality of rear underrun protection devices. GRSG noted general support for the proposal. The expert from Canada informed GRSG that the installation of such aerodynamic devices had been allowed in his country since 2013 and announced that he would share a study by his Government on this subject at the next GRSG session. The expert from Sweden was of the opinion that new Schedule 8 of the 1958 Agreement would allow virtual testing methods for such aerodynamic devices. The expert from Japan preferred to add a clarification that aerodynamic devices should be omitted when measuring the dimensions (e.g. length) of the vehicle. The expert from EC proposed to proceed with the proposal as a Supplement to the UN Regulation as the new requirements were not mandatory and only considered as optional “if fitted” requirements.

71. GRSG agreed to resume consideration of this subject at its next session based on a revised proposal by OICA to be circulated, if available, as an official document.

GRSG-116-28 | UN R58: Proposal for a Supplement to the 03 series of amendments Proposal to introduce provisions for aerodynamic devices at the rear end of the vehicle that do not compromise the functionality of rear underrun protection devices.

GRSG-116-29 | Illustration of aerodynamic devices

72. The expert from France introduced GRSG-116-13 to insert specifications in UN Regulation No. 62 that would ensure the electromagnetic compatibility of an electronic device, such as a transponder. Thus, he proposed to insert a new paragraph 5.12 with a reference to UN Regulation No. 10. GRSG supported the proposal. The expert from EC volunteered to check the proposal for the immunity and emission test methods of the 06 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 10.

73. GRSG agreed to resume discussions at its next session based on a revised proposal by EC to be circulated, if available, as an official document.

GRSG-116-13 | UN R62: Suggestion for an amendment Proposal to introduce electromagnetic specifications for the approval of an electronic device, such as a transponder — even without the traditional functionality of a mechanical key — under UN R62 via reference to UN R10 on electromagnetic compatibility (as is the case under UN R116). This proposal relates to document GRSG/2018/15 adopted during the previous GRSG session and subsequently adopted by WP.29 during its March 2019 session (document WP.29/2019/8)..

74. The expert from CLEPA presented GRSG-116-22 to add a missing reference to the existing note 2 and to clarify the application of Annex 4 for heat pumps. The expert from France raised a study reservation. GRSG agreed to resume consideration of this subject at its next session and requested the secretariat to circulate GRSG-116-22 with an official symbol.

GRSG-116-22 | UN R122: Proposal for amendments Proposal to add a missing footnote concerning the exemptions for heaters located outside the passenger compartment using water as a transfer medium and to clarify that it is not necessary to apply Annex 4 for the heat pump because the heat transfer fluid does not contain polluting air.