23. The World Forum took note of the list of IWGs (WP.29-178-01).

24. The World Forum took note of the draft calendar of meetings for 2020.

4. The annotated provisional agenda was adopted.

5. The list of informal documents is reproduced in Annex I to the session report.

78. The Chair of IWG on IWVTA reported on the outcome of the thirtieth session held in Paris on 21 June 2019.

79. WP.29 noted that IWG had planned to submit proposals, based on WP.29-178-05, for Supplement 1 to the original version of the regulation, Supplement 1 to the 01 series amendments to UN Regulation No. 0 as well as a proposal for the 02 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 0 on uniform provisions concerning the IWVTA, to WP.29 for consideration and possible adoption at its November 2019 session.

80. WP.29 also noted that IWG planned to submit a proposed list of UN Regulations for IWVTA, Phase 2 to the WP.29 November session for consideration and possible endorsement.

65. GRSG noted that the secretariat had transmitted GRSG-116-47 with candidate items for technical regulations applicable for the second phase to IWG on IWVTA for consideration at its meeting in June 2019. This information had been imbedded in
WP.29-178-04.

Proposal to update UN R0 in line with the restructuring of the UN lighting regulations and to introduce use of the UN on-line system for sharing information on acceptance of type approvals.

78. The Chair of IWG on IWVTA reported on the outcome of the thirtieth session held in Paris on 21 June 2019.

79. WP.29 noted that IWG had planned to submit proposals, based on WP.29-178-05, for Supplement 1 to the original version of the regulation, Supplement 1 to the 01 series amendments to UN Regulation No. 0 as well as a proposal for the 02 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 0 on uniform provisions concerning the IWVTA, to WP.29 for consideration and possible adoption at its November 2019 session.

80. WP.29 also noted that IWG planned to submit a proposed list of UN Regulations for IWVTA, Phase 2 to the WP.29 November session for consideration and possible endorsement.

Proposal to clarify the text to affirm that responsibility for implementing the provisions of the 1958 Agreement remains with the approval authority no matter which organization may be assigned to carry out specific duties.

81. The Chair of IWG on IWVTA informed WP.29 that the document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2017/131/Rev.1, Revision 3 of the 1958 Agreement – questions and answers, based on a proposal submitted by the Russian Federation (see ECE/TRANS/WP.29/145, paras. 79 and 80), and issued as ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2017/131/Add.2, had been considered by IWG on IWVTA. WP.29 considered the IWG suggestions (WP.29-178-06) and endorsed ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2017/131/Add.2 as amended by WP.29-178-06.

135. The fifty-sixth session of the Executive Committee (AC.3) was held on 26 June 2019 and chaired by the representative of the United States of America. The representatives of 14 of the 38 contracting parties to the agreement attended: Australia, Canada, China, European Union (representing Cyprus, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and United Kingdom), India, Japan, Kazakhstan, Nigeria, Norway, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, San Marino, South Africa and United States of America.

136. AC.3 noted the information, as of 18 June 2019, on the status of the Agreement of the Global Registry and of the Compendium of Candidates (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1073/Rev.25), the status of the priorities of the 1998 Agreement (based on WP.29-178-08 as reproduced in Annex IV to the session report) and items on which the exchange of views should continue. AC.3 noted that notifications and the mandatory reports on the transposition process through their Permanent Missions in Geneva to the secretariat, are publicly accessible. AC.3 recalled its agreement to always send the above-mentioned reports and notifications through their Permanent Missions in Geneva and directly to the secretariat (email: edoardo.gianotti@un.org) to ensure updating of the status document, which is the monitoring tool of the agreement. AC.3 reiterated its request to its representatives to provide the secretariat with the coordinates of their corresponding focal points to the agreement, appointed in their capitals to draft the reports and notifications to keep them informed in the exchange of information through the above-mentioned website.

137. The representative of the Russian Federation informed AC.3 on their notification of the status of implementation of UN GTRs in their national legislation (WP.29-178-09).

138. The representative of OICA thanked the Russian Federation for this very important and detailed information.

25. The representative of Japan introduced, on behalf of China, European Union, Japan and the United States of America, WP.29-178-10/Rev.2 containing amendments to ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/34 – Framework Document on Automated/autonomous Vehicles. He explained that the amendments included editorial amendments as well as a restructured Table 1 containing details on (i) current activities, (ii) expected future activities and (iii) references to the key safety principles mentioned in the document.

26. The representative of the Republic of Korea introduced WP.29-178-19, proposing additional amendments to ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/34. The representative of Sweden proposed to insert into Table 1 considerations related to para. 4 (j) regarding vehicle inspection. The representative of CITA supported the position of the representative of Sweden.

27. WP.29 adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/34 as amended by WP.29-178-10/Rev.2 and requested the secretariat to issue it as a reference document with the symbol ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/34/Rev.1.

151. The Chair of AC.3 introduced the documents that were considered under this agenda item. AC.3 considered ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/31/Rev.1, aimed at providing an updated overview of the priorities of the Programme of Work of the development of UN GTRs or amendments to the existing ones taking into account the decisions on document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/2 from the 177th WP.29 session (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1145, para. 49). AC.3 referred to the discussions on WP.29-178-10/Rev.2, WP.29-178-19, WP.29-178-16/Rev.1, WP.29-178-17/Rev.2 and WP.29-178-18/Rev.1 under agenda item 2.3. Please note that document WP.29-178-17/Rev.2 does not exist. The amended document WP.29-178-17/Rev.1 was reproduced in Annex VI of the session report.

35. The expert from France introduced TRANSPOLIS (WP.29-178-11), a proving ground providing services for engineering, simulation and testing of the safety and data protection of automated and connected vehicles (including heavy duty vehicles). He introduced the facilities that are available on the proving ground and shared findings of his organization related to the need to establish a list of critical scenarios for the evaluation of automated vehicles though both simulation and physical testing in a safe and controlled environment. He also shared with the audience the view that connectivity, commonly referred to as vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure, might have to be based on a necessary mix of technology to make automated and connected systems mores accurate and safer.

Proposal to exempt Zone I from opaque obscuration requirements of GTR 6 under certain conditions to facilitate the installation of devices such as rain-drop sensors, inside mirrors or automated vehicle sensors, etc..

157. The representative of the Republic of Korea reported on the progress of work of the IWG on Panoramic Sunroof Glazing (PSG) in developing an amendment to UN GTR No. 6. She informed the session that during April 2019, the eleventh Panoramic Sunroof Glazing IWG meeting had been held and followed by three web conferences on recommendations for the Ceramic Printed Area (CPA) with a view to minimizing CPA as much as possible. She added that the group had expected to hold another web conference to discuss the recommendations in greater detail, to come up with a draft recommendation document before the twelfth meeting and finally submit it to the October 2019 session of GRSG.

158. Moreover, the representative of the Republic Korea informed GRSG that Korean experts proposed to amend UN GTR No. 6 on safety glazing to exempt, in Zone I, the possible opaque obscuration in the test area on the windscreen of Category 1-2 and 2 vehicles which is used for installing devices such as rain-drop sensor, inside mirror or autonomous vehicle sensors, etc. She concluded that GRSG agreed to consider at the next GRSG session this proposal to amend UN GTR No.6. She explained that WP.29-178-12 consists of four sections: objective, background, subject of amendment, and timeline.

159. AC.3 requested the secretariat to distribute WP.29-178-12 with an official symbol at its November 2019 session.

119. The Co-Chair of IWG on PTI, representative of the Russian Federation, introduced WP.29-178-14, a proposal for an amendment to resolution R.E.6, which introduced recommendations for technical roadside inspections. IWG proposes requirements for technical inspections and roadworthiness checks, which are an important instrument to achieving a high level of vehicle safety. He invited WP.29 Working Parties to include the document on their agendas and provide comments according to their areas of expertise, which would be included in the final version for submission to AC.4.

120. WP.29 considered and endorsed the proposal from the IWG on PTI, and requested the secretariat to transmit document WP.29-178-14 (with an official symbol) to WP.29 working Parties for consideration at their upcoming sessions.

128. The Secretary of WP.29 presented informal document WP.29-178-15, the List of Adopted Proposals at the March 2019 session of WP.29 and their expected entry into force, recalling that AC.1 had adopted at the time four new UN Regulations and 46 amendments and seven corrigenda to existing UN Regulations under the 1958 Agreement, that the corrigenda had already entered into force while the amendments would enter into force on 15 October 2019, and the new UN Regulations would enter into force on 15 November 2019.

29. The Chair of GRVA informed WP.29 on the outcome of the third session of GRVA: reviewing the framework document and drafting ToR for IWG on EDR/DSSAD, on FRAV and on VMAD.

30. On behalf of CLEPA and OICA, the representative of CLEPA introduced WP.29-178-30 and WP.29-178-31 expressing their concerns on the draft ToR of IWG on VMAD.

31. WP.29 adopted the ToR for the three groups, as reproduced in Annexes V, VI and VII of this report.

151. The Chair of AC.3 introduced the documents that were considered under this agenda item. AC.3 considered ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/31/Rev.1, aimed at providing an updated overview of the priorities of the Programme of Work of the development of UN GTRs or amendments to the existing ones taking into account the decisions on document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/2 from the 177th WP.29 session (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1145, para. 49). AC.3 referred to the discussions on WP.29-178-10/Rev.2, WP.29-178-19, WP.29-178-16/Rev.1, WP.29-178-17/Rev.2 and WP.29-178-18/Rev.1 under agenda item 2.3. Please note that document WP.29-178-17/Rev.2 does not exist. The amended document WP.29-178-17/Rev.1 was reproduced in Annex VI of the session report.

29. The Chair of GRVA informed WP.29 on the outcome of the third session of GRVA: reviewing the framework document and drafting ToR for IWG on EDR/DSSAD, on FRAV and on VMAD.

30. On behalf of CLEPA and OICA, the representative of CLEPA introduced WP.29-178-30 and WP.29-178-31 expressing their concerns on the draft ToR of IWG on VMAD.

31. WP.29 adopted the ToR for the three groups, as reproduced in Annexes V, VI and VII of this report.

151. The Chair of AC.3 introduced the documents that were considered under this agenda item. AC.3 considered ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/31/Rev.1, aimed at providing an updated overview of the priorities of the Programme of Work of the development of UN GTRs or amendments to the existing ones taking into account the decisions on document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/2 from the 177th WP.29 session (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1145, para. 49). AC.3 referred to the discussions on WP.29-178-10/Rev.2, WP.29-178-19, WP.29-178-16/Rev.1, WP.29-178-17/Rev.2 and WP.29-178-18/Rev.1 under agenda item 2.3. Please note that document WP.29-178-17/Rev.2 does not exist. The amended document WP.29-178-17/Rev.1 was reproduced in Annex VI of the session report.

29. The Chair of GRVA informed WP.29 on the outcome of the third session of GRVA: reviewing the framework document and drafting ToR for IWG on EDR/DSSAD, on FRAV and on VMAD.

30. On behalf of CLEPA and OICA, the representative of CLEPA introduced WP.29-178-30 and WP.29-178-31 expressing their concerns on the draft ToR of IWG on VMAD.

31. WP.29 adopted the ToR for the three groups, as reproduced in Annexes V, VI and VII of this report.

151. The Chair of AC.3 introduced the documents that were considered under this agenda item. AC.3 considered ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/31/Rev.1, aimed at providing an updated overview of the priorities of the Programme of Work of the development of UN GTRs or amendments to the existing ones taking into account the decisions on document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/2 from the 177th WP.29 session (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1145, para. 49). AC.3 referred to the discussions on WP.29-178-10/Rev.2, WP.29-178-19, WP.29-178-16/Rev.1, WP.29-178-17/Rev.2 and WP.29-178-18/Rev.1 under agenda item 2.3. Please note that document WP.29-178-17/Rev.2 does not exist. The amended document WP.29-178-17/Rev.1 was reproduced in Annex VI of the session report.

25. The representative of Japan introduced, on behalf of China, European Union, Japan and the United States of America, WP.29-178-10/Rev.2 containing amendments to ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/34 – Framework Document on Automated/autonomous Vehicles. He explained that the amendments included editorial amendments as well as a restructured Table 1 containing details on (i) current activities, (ii) expected future activities and (iii) references to the key safety principles mentioned in the document.

26. The representative of the Republic of Korea introduced WP.29-178-19, proposing additional amendments to ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/34. The representative of Sweden proposed to insert into Table 1 considerations related to para. 4 (j) regarding vehicle inspection. The representative of CITA supported the position of the representative of Sweden.

27. WP.29 adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/34 as amended by WP.29-178-10/Rev.2 and requested the secretariat to issue it as a reference document with the symbol ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/34/Rev.1.

151. The Chair of AC.3 introduced the documents that were considered under this agenda item. AC.3 considered ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/31/Rev.1, aimed at providing an updated overview of the priorities of the Programme of Work of the development of UN GTRs or amendments to the existing ones taking into account the decisions on document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/2 from the 177th WP.29 session (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1145, para. 49). AC.3 referred to the discussions on WP.29-178-10/Rev.2, WP.29-178-19, WP.29-178-16/Rev.1, WP.29-178-17/Rev.2 and WP.29-178-18/Rev.1 under agenda item 2.3. Please note that document WP.29-178-17/Rev.2 does not exist. The amended document WP.29-178-17/Rev.1 was reproduced in Annex VI of the session report.

Information on several national projects to develop driving scenario databases to define conditions that automated vehicles need to navigate in real-world operation.

36. The representative of United Kingdom recalled the challenge of assuring the safety of these new vehicles as well as the ideas proposed by the industry (multi-pillar approach) and IWG on VMAD. He mentioned several activities related to scenario databases around the world and highlighted that industry were developing their own databases for research and product development purposes. He proposed that WP29 should consider the need for a separate independent database for regulators with the direct oversight of the contracting parties and the ECE. An expert from the United Kingdom introduced WP.29-178-29 which presents their work on a Multi-User Scenario Catalogue for Connected and automated vehicles (MUSICC). He explained what was to be understood as a scenario and presented the vision proposed by United Kingdom: a scenario-based certification process, and proposed that the scenario catalogue would be stored at ECE, for the purpose of simulated tests, physical tests and other processes leading to the certification of a vehicle. He raised the question whether this vision was shared.

37. The representative of France supported the proposal made by the representative of United Kingdom. He welcomed the effort made to develop a common language for descripting and parametrizing scenarios that could be classified according to their criticality. He mentioned WP.29-178-20, prepared by the representative of OICA, providing information on a number of activities in various countries and encouraged them to continue this compilation work.

38. The representative of Japan, Co-Chair of the IWG on VMAD, confirmed that this vision is shared by WP.29 because the framework document adopted at this session of WP.29 included it and allocated it to VMAD IWG. He recalled the current IWG activities and invited the experts of MUSICC to contribute to IWG on VMAD.

39. The representative of Germany expressed interest in this matter and agreed to investigate. He recalled that establishing a database was difficult and that such activities could build on the electronic database for the exchange of type approval documentation (DETA) to be hosted at ECE.

Proposal from the IWVTA informal group for amendments, including replacing a reference to the type approval number with the VIN, to the annex concerning “Specifications of the IWVTA DoC”.

78. The Chair of IWG on IWVTA reported on the outcome of the thirtieth session held in Paris on 21 June 2019.

79. WP.29 noted that IWG had planned to submit proposals, based on WP.29-178-05, for Supplement 1 to the original version of the regulation, Supplement 1 to the 01 series amendments to UN Regulation No. 0 as well as a proposal for the 02 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 0 on uniform provisions concerning the IWVTA, to WP.29 for consideration and possible adoption at its November 2019 session.

80. WP.29 also noted that IWG planned to submit a proposed list of UN Regulations for IWVTA, Phase 2 to the WP.29 November session for consideration and possible endorsement.

84. The Chair of the IWG on IWVTA presented, on behalf of the IWG on DETA, WP.29-178-21 proposing amendments to the proposed Annex 6 of draft 02 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 0. The representatives of the United Kingdom and OICA noted the additional workload required from the industry in order to generate the DoC because the storage format of Type Approval documents currently does not allow automatic generation from already available data. WP.29 requested the secretariat to distribute WP.29-178-21 and WP.29-178-05 with an official symbol at the November 2019 session of WP.29/AC.1.

85. WP.29 took note of the specifications and application guidelines for UI and DoC (WP.29-178-24, WP.29-178-25 and WP.29-178-26/Rev.1) and requested the secretariat to issue them as official documents.

82. The representative of Germany, on behalf of the IWG on DETA presented the status report (WP.29-178-22) of the activities of the group, and the report of the last session (WP.29-178-23). He informed WP.29 that DETA was operational for the exchange of type approval documentation and that 16 contracting parties already had notified [Germany of] their DETA focal point. He explained that DETA was still being developed to include the Unique Identifier (UI) and the Declaration of Conformance (DoC) functionalities. He presented the expected timeline for their implementation. He invited WP.29 to consider for endorsement the specifications of UI (WP.29-178-26/Rev.1) and DoC (WP.29-178-25). He recommended that WP.29 invite GRs, in the context of UI, to consider whether current additional marking provisions were still to be considered part of the approval marking and could be replaced by the UI marking, or these additional markings have an information character and could be provided by alternative means (e.g. insertion in the Communication Form). WP.29 agreed with this suggestion. This was necessary as the current version of the software was not able to render all marking variations

83. The secretariat insisted on the need to review the specifications of the DETA software extensions (delivering UI and DoC) as these would be the basis for developing these functions and as future amendments to them could have financial implications. He added that IWG was informed of difficulties for the involved parties, software house and sponsors, to establish contracts because contractual clauses would involve parties not being signatories of the contact (e.g. the DETA host).

82. The representative of Germany, on behalf of the IWG on DETA presented the status report (WP.29-178-22) of the activities of the group, and the report of the last session (WP.29-178-23). He informed WP.29 that DETA was operational for the exchange of type approval documentation and that 16 contracting parties already had notified [Germany of] their DETA focal point. He explained that DETA was still being developed to include the Unique Identifier (UI) and the Declaration of Conformance (DoC) functionalities. He presented the expected timeline for their implementation. He invited WP.29 to consider for endorsement the specifications of UI (WP.29-178-26/Rev.1) and DoC (WP.29-178-25). He recommended that WP.29 invite GRs, in the context of UI, to consider whether current additional marking provisions were still to be considered part of the approval marking and could be replaced by the UI marking, or these additional markings have an information character and could be provided by alternative means (e.g. insertion in the Communication Form). WP.29 agreed with this suggestion. This was necessary as the current version of the software was not able to render all marking variations

83. The secretariat insisted on the need to review the specifications of the DETA software extensions (delivering UI and DoC) as these would be the basis for developing these functions and as future amendments to them could have financial implications. He added that IWG was informed of difficulties for the involved parties, software house and sponsors, to establish contracts because contractual clauses would involve parties not being signatories of the contact (e.g. the DETA host).

84. The Chair of the IWG on IWVTA presented, on behalf of the IWG on DETA, WP.29-178-21 proposing amendments to the proposed Annex 6 of draft 02 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 0. The representatives of the United Kingdom and OICA noted the additional workload required from the industry in order to generate the DoC because the storage format of Type Approval documents currently does not allow automatic generation from already available data. WP.29 requested the secretariat to distribute WP.29-178-21 and WP.29-178-05 with an official symbol at the November 2019 session of WP.29/AC.1.

85. WP.29 took note of the specifications and application guidelines for UI and DoC (WP.29-178-24, WP.29-178-25 and WP.29-178-26/Rev.1) and requested the secretariat to issue them as official documents.

82. The representative of Germany, on behalf of the IWG on DETA presented the status report (WP.29-178-22) of the activities of the group, and the report of the last session (WP.29-178-23). He informed WP.29 that DETA was operational for the exchange of type approval documentation and that 16 contracting parties already had notified [Germany of] their DETA focal point. He explained that DETA was still being developed to include the Unique Identifier (UI) and the Declaration of Conformance (DoC) functionalities. He presented the expected timeline for their implementation. He invited WP.29 to consider for endorsement the specifications of UI (WP.29-178-26/Rev.1) and DoC (WP.29-178-25). He recommended that WP.29 invite GRs, in the context of UI, to consider whether current additional marking provisions were still to be considered part of the approval marking and could be replaced by the UI marking, or these additional markings have an information character and could be provided by alternative means (e.g. insertion in the Communication Form). WP.29 agreed with this suggestion. This was necessary as the current version of the software was not able to render all marking variations

83. The secretariat insisted on the need to review the specifications of the DETA software extensions (delivering UI and DoC) as these would be the basis for developing these functions and as future amendments to them could have financial implications. He added that IWG was informed of difficulties for the involved parties, software house and sponsors, to establish contracts because contractual clauses would involve parties not being signatories of the contact (e.g. the DETA host).

84. The Chair of the IWG on IWVTA presented, on behalf of the IWG on DETA, WP.29-178-21 proposing amendments to the proposed Annex 6 of draft 02 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 0. The representatives of the United Kingdom and OICA noted the additional workload required from the industry in order to generate the DoC because the storage format of Type Approval documents currently does not allow automatic generation from already available data. WP.29 requested the secretariat to distribute WP.29-178-21 and WP.29-178-05 with an official symbol at the November 2019 session of WP.29/AC.1.

85. WP.29 took note of the specifications and application guidelines for UI and DoC (WP.29-178-24, WP.29-178-25 and WP.29-178-26/Rev.1) and requested the secretariat to issue them as official documents.

82. The representative of Germany, on behalf of the IWG on DETA presented the status report (WP.29-178-22) of the activities of the group, and the report of the last session (WP.29-178-23). He informed WP.29 that DETA was operational for the exchange of type approval documentation and that 16 contracting parties already had notified [Germany of] their DETA focal point. He explained that DETA was still being developed to include the Unique Identifier (UI) and the Declaration of Conformance (DoC) functionalities. He presented the expected timeline for their implementation. He invited WP.29 to consider for endorsement the specifications of UI (WP.29-178-26/Rev.1) and DoC (WP.29-178-25). He recommended that WP.29 invite GRs, in the context of UI, to consider whether current additional marking provisions were still to be considered part of the approval marking and could be replaced by the UI marking, or these additional markings have an information character and could be provided by alternative means (e.g. insertion in the Communication Form). WP.29 agreed with this suggestion. This was necessary as the current version of the software was not able to render all marking variations

83. The secretariat insisted on the need to review the specifications of the DETA software extensions (delivering UI and DoC) as these would be the basis for developing these functions and as future amendments to them could have financial implications. He added that IWG was informed of difficulties for the involved parties, software house and sponsors, to establish contracts because contractual clauses would involve parties not being signatories of the contact (e.g. the DETA host).

84. The Chair of the IWG on IWVTA presented, on behalf of the IWG on DETA, WP.29-178-21 proposing amendments to the proposed Annex 6 of draft 02 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 0. The representatives of the United Kingdom and OICA noted the additional workload required from the industry in order to generate the DoC because the storage format of Type Approval documents currently does not allow automatic generation from already available data. WP.29 requested the secretariat to distribute WP.29-178-21 and WP.29-178-05 with an official symbol at the November 2019 session of WP.29/AC.1.

85. WP.29 took note of the specifications and application guidelines for UI and DoC (WP.29-178-24, WP.29-178-25 and WP.29-178-26/Rev.1) and requested the secretariat to issue them as official documents.

28. The expert from China introduced WP.29-178-27, containing detailed information on the Chinese mandatory standard on Event Data Recorders (EDR) was being finalized. He stated China is willing to submit its national standard on EDR to the Compendium of Candidate for UN GTRs when it is officially released. WP.29 welcomed the willingness of China to share its experience with WP.29 on this matter.

32. On behalf of Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America, the representative of the United Kingdom introduced WP.29-178-28, containing the revised ToR for IWG on ITS.

33. In response to a question of the secretariat, WP.29 confirmed that ToR were not meant to restrict or provide guidance on the communication and reporting work of the WP.29 secretariat with ECE bodies or other stakeholders.

34. WP.29 was grateful that the ECE secretariat would undertake the secretariat for IWG on ITS, given the meeting frequency and location, and adopted the ToR.

36. The representative of United Kingdom recalled the challenge of assuring the safety of these new vehicles as well as the ideas proposed by the industry (multi-pillar approach) and IWG on VMAD. He mentioned several activities related to scenario databases around the world and highlighted that industry were developing their own databases for research and product development purposes. He proposed that WP29 should consider the need for a separate independent database for regulators with the direct oversight of the contracting parties and the ECE. An expert from the United Kingdom introduced WP.29-178-29 which presents their work on a Multi-User Scenario Catalogue for Connected and automated vehicles (MUSICC). He explained what was to be understood as a scenario and presented the vision proposed by United Kingdom: a scenario-based certification process, and proposed that the scenario catalogue would be stored at ECE, for the purpose of simulated tests, physical tests and other processes leading to the certification of a vehicle. He raised the question whether this vision was shared.

37. The representative of France supported the proposal made by the representative of United Kingdom. He welcomed the effort made to develop a common language for descripting and parametrizing scenarios that could be classified according to their criticality. He mentioned WP.29-178-20, prepared by the representative of OICA, providing information on a number of activities in various countries and encouraged them to continue this compilation work.

38. The representative of Japan, Co-Chair of the IWG on VMAD, confirmed that this vision is shared by WP.29 because the framework document adopted at this session of WP.29 included it and allocated it to VMAD IWG. He recalled the current IWG activities and invited the experts of MUSICC to contribute to IWG on VMAD.

39. The representative of Germany expressed interest in this matter and agreed to investigate. He recalled that establishing a database was difficult and that such activities could build on the electronic database for the exchange of type approval documentation (DETA) to be hosted at ECE.

29. The Chair of GRVA informed WP.29 on the outcome of the third session of GRVA: reviewing the framework document and drafting ToR for IWG on EDR/DSSAD, on FRAV and on VMAD.

30. On behalf of CLEPA and OICA, the representative of CLEPA introduced WP.29-178-30 and WP.29-178-31 expressing their concerns on the draft ToR of IWG on VMAD.

31. WP.29 adopted the ToR for the three groups, as reproduced in Annexes V, VI and VII of this report.

29. The Chair of GRVA informed WP.29 on the outcome of the third session of GRVA: reviewing the framework document and drafting ToR for IWG on EDR/DSSAD, on FRAV and on VMAD.

30. On behalf of CLEPA and OICA, the representative of CLEPA introduced WP.29-178-30 and WP.29-178-31 expressing their concerns on the draft ToR of IWG on VMAD.

31. WP.29 adopted the ToR for the three groups, as reproduced in Annexes V, VI and VII of this report.

47. Finally, he briefed WP.29 on the GRE considerations of the signalling requirements for automated/autonomous vehicles (AV) and the establishment of a task force (TF) on this topic. On behalf of the TF Chair, the representative of Germany pointed out that TF had considered two main questions:

(a) Is there a safety requirement for AVs to provide signals to indicate their status and to communicate their next intended actions?

(b) If so, shall such signals (i) be visual, (ii) audible, (iii) or a combination of both?

48. The representative of Germany indicated that TF had come to the conclusion that replying to question (a) was not within its mandate and requested for WP.29 and/or WP.1 guidance. For question (b), on the assumption of a positive answer to (a), he reported that TF felt that AV signals should be visible, while recognizing a further task of addressing the needs of people with impaired vision.

49. The representatives of France and Japan advocated the need for AVs to have special signals for safety reasons, interaction with police and for the sake of general public acceptance of AV. The representative of the United Kingdom pointed out that the conditions for using such signals (speed, traffic conditions, level of automation, etc.) should be clearly defined and that WP.1 should be consulted on those issues. The representative of Finland recalled the general position of WP.1 that all vehicles, irrespective of their technology, should follow the traffic rules. He was of the view that, if AV signals were deemed necessary, they should be as simple as possible. The representative of China reported on the ongoing industry survey on this matter and agreed to inform WP.29 about its outcome. The EU representative stressed that TF should provide evidence for safety risks associated with use of AVs without signals. The representative of OICA warned WP.29 about the possible misuse of AV signals and behavioural issues with drivers of “conventional” vehicles. The representative of IMMA stated that in addition to the capability of AV-systems to detect motorcyclists, research may be needed to study the behaviour of other road users, such as motorcyclists, in response to AV signalling on motor vehicles.

50. The Chair thanked GRE and its TF for the work done and was of the view that WP.1 should be invited to address the concerns raised by WP.29 representatives and to provide recommendations on the use of AV signals, possibly in the framework of the WP.29/WP.1 Executive Task Force (ETF).

4. The annotated provisional agenda was adopted.

5. The list of informal documents is reproduced in Annex I to the session report.

4. The annotated provisional agenda was adopted.

5. The list of informal documents is reproduced in Annex I to the session report.

7. AC.2 reviewed the revised Programme of Work for WP.29 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/1/Rev.1) and welcomed the work on strategic planning by the Chairs of GRBP and GRPE. Chairs of other Working Parties were requested to deliver their group’s priorities of work. This work of the GRs will be the basis for a more strategically oriented Programme of Work for WP.29.

53. The secretariat reported on the WP.29 considerations, at its June 2019 session, of the signalling requirements for automated/autonomous vehicles (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1147, paras. 47–50). GRE noted that WP.29 had not been in a position to reach a common position and had referred this issue to WP.1. GRE noted that the Committee for Coordination of Work (WP.29/AC.2) had invited the WP.29 Working Parties (GRs) to identify their priorities with a view to including them into the Programme of Work of WP.29 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/1/Rev.1). GRE requested IWG SLR to prepare a draft list of GRE priorities.

151. The Chair of AC.3 introduced the documents that were considered under this agenda item. AC.3 considered ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/31/Rev.1, aimed at providing an updated overview of the priorities of the Programme of Work of the development of UN GTRs or amendments to the existing ones taking into account the decisions on document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/2 from the 177th WP.29 session (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1145, para. 49). AC.3 referred to the discussions on WP.29-178-10/Rev.2, WP.29-178-19, WP.29-178-16/Rev.1, WP.29-178-17/Rev.2 and WP.29-178-18/Rev.1 under agenda item 2.3. Please note that document WP.29-178-17/Rev.2 does not exist. The amended document WP.29-178-17/Rev.1 was reproduced in Annex VI of the session report.

46. The secretary of the Working Party on Automated/Autonomous and Connected Vehicles (GRVA) introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/2 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/34 on priority topics for automated and connected vehicles. The expert from the United States of America stressed that even though automated vehicles were different from conventional vehicles for many aspects, crashworthiness remained relevant. He clarified that ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/2 did not yet include the work tasks of GRSP and was mainly a list of tasks for GRVA. He added that this document should be considered a living document and that crashworthiness should be included. He mentioned a few examples of passenger compartment configurations (e.g. passengers lying down or facing the side, lack of a steering wheel), and he added that these different dynamics would involve passengers in a crash. The expert from Germany endorsed the statement of the expert from the United States of America. He added that new tools and computer simulations should be validated. He urged to start a list of detailed subjects as soon as possible that would be examined during the December 2019 session of GRSP. The expert from the United States of America clarified that the vehicle automation was managed by WP.29 and the Executive Committee of the 1998 Agreement (AC.3) and not by GRVA. He suggested that the expert from Germany raise this issue at WP.29 and AC.3. He reiterated his statement (as per ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/2) that currently, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/34 mainly referred to GRVA tasks and that other topics related to crashworthiness should be addressed by GRSP. Finally, GRSP agreed to resume discussion at its December 2019 session, awaiting feedback from WP.29 and AC.3 at their June 2019 sessions.

25. The representative of Japan introduced, on behalf of China, European Union, Japan and the United States of America, WP.29-178-10/Rev.2 containing amendments to ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/34 – Framework Document on Automated/autonomous Vehicles. He explained that the amendments included editorial amendments as well as a restructured Table 1 containing details on (i) current activities, (ii) expected future activities and (iii) references to the key safety principles mentioned in the document.

26. The representative of the Republic of Korea introduced WP.29-178-19, proposing additional amendments to ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/34. The representative of Sweden proposed to insert into Table 1 considerations related to para. 4 (j) regarding vehicle inspection. The representative of CITA supported the position of the representative of Sweden.

27. WP.29 adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/34 as amended by WP.29-178-10/Rev.2 and requested the secretariat to issue it as a reference document with the symbol ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/34/Rev.1.

4. The Chair informed GRVA that WP.29 agreed the general approach outlined in the draft framework document on automated/autonomous vehicles (WP.29-177-19) and directed GRVA to use the issues, topics and deliverables from the document as guidance to inform its further discussions on structuring its work and delivery plans. He noted that WP.29-177-19 was distributed by the secretariat with an official symbol (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/34) for consideration at the June 2019 session of the World Forum. He also noted that World Forum expected GRVA to report at the June 2019 session on its proposed structure, and to propose Terms of Reference (ToRs) for IWGs in this respect.

5. The Chair mentioned that some Contracting Parties expressed the need to amend the table in the framework document and the Secretary introduced a note by the secretariat GRVA-03-09-Rev.1 capturing positions expressed during the three virtual meetings with the Contracting Parties organized by the Chair aimed at facilitating the development of the ToRs.

6. The expert from EC thanked the secretariat for the preparation of document GRVA-03-09-Rev.1. He asked whether the content of Annex II was necessary as it was also contained in GRVA-03-10. The expert from the United States of America proposed to keep this Annex in square brackets.

7. The expert from Germany welcomed the document. He considered that the list of items in Annex 2 was not exhaustive and therefore should only be provided to the IWG as ideas for consideration. He also noted the ambitious deadlines proposed.

8. The expert from OICA noted the late availability of this document and highlighted the need to ensure the completion of current activities when considering future IWGs.

9. The expert from AAPC requested some clarifications on the scope of activities on Functional Requirements and on VMAD. GRVA agreed to consider this when drafting the ToRs.

10. The expert from ITU highlighted some industrial priorities on localization, data storage for automated driving, driver monitoring and transition demands. He noted the need to make progress on these activities as they could have costly hardware implications in case of delay.

11. The expert from Sweden inquired about the work on Roadworthiness of Automated Vehicles. GRVA responded that these activities were essentially a task of the ACSF group and remained current under the ACSF activities.

12. Following the interventions from the European Commission, Japan, United States of America, GRVA agreed that the work to be done on the drafting of Terms of Reference for IWGs would be performed on the basis of Table 1 in this document.

13. The Chair introduced GRVA-03-10, a draft document containing Terms of Reference and Rules of Procedures for four Informal Working Groups. He explained that he drafted one single document aimed to support the drafting of ToR by providing an overview of all activities to avoid unnecessary overlaps.

14. The expert from Germany introduced GRVA-03-11, GRVA-03-12 and GRVA-03-13 with separate Terms of Reference for each of the new IWGs. He stated that he proposed less ambitious deadlines than those of the Framework document.

15. The expert from Spain proposed to merge the approach presented.

16. GRVA noted that the mandate for the Task Force on Cyber Security and OTA issues had been extended by one year by WP.29 in March 2019 and deferred discussion on further activity for this group.

17. The expert from the European Commission preferred to work on the basis of Table 1 in GRVA-03-09-Rev.1. He noted that the work could be done in phases e.g. prioritizing activities on highway, urban and then interurban conditions. He stated that short terms deliveries could be defined without explicitly defining mid-term deliveries at this stage.

18. The expert from OICA preferred a use case approach and a function approach. He stated that priorities should be carefully defined. He recalled as an example that the work on ALKS was prioritizing passenger cars over those for heavy-duty vehicles. He opined that this would not be acceptable for the industry on longer terms.

19. ToRs for the Functional Requirements, Vehicle Test Methods and Data Storage Systems/Event Data Recorders were developed during the session.

20. GRVA reviewed GRVA-03-17 and revised the draft during the session to include references to existing standards and guidelines as proposed by Spain and the United States of America respectively. This approach formed the template for drafting ToRs for the Test Methods group (VMAD) and a revision of the GRSG proposal for an IWG on EDR/DSSAD.

21. GRVA agreed that the draft Terms of Reference as reproduced in GRVA-03-20, GRVA-03-21 and GRVA-03-22 should be transmitted to WP.29 for consideration at the June 2019 session (see Annexes III to V of the session report). GRVA agreed that the work on the items proposed in Table 1 of GRVA-03-09-Rev.1 already started, subject to final endorsement by WP.29 at its June 2019 session.

22. GRVA agreed that the existing objectives of the IWG on ACSF should not be affected by the new IWG on FRAV. GRVA agreed that the IWG on FRAV should structure its activities to allow the leadership of the IWG on ACSF to finish its work e.g. common timing and venues for ACSF and FRAV sessions.

23. GRVA briefly discussed the leadership of the IWG. GRVA agreed on the need for a global representation including Asia/Pacific, Europe and North America. GRVA was informed of Countries willing to contribute to the leadership of the IWGs (see Annex II of the session report). GRVA concluded that the leadership question would be decided by WP.29 at its June 2019 session.

25. The representative of Japan introduced, on behalf of China, European Union, Japan and the United States of America, WP.29-178-10/Rev.2 containing amendments to ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/34 – Framework Document on Automated/autonomous Vehicles. He explained that the amendments included editorial amendments as well as a restructured Table 1 containing details on (i) current activities, (ii) expected future activities and (iii) references to the key safety principles mentioned in the document.

26. The representative of the Republic of Korea introduced WP.29-178-19, proposing additional amendments to ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/34. The representative of Sweden proposed to insert into Table 1 considerations related to para. 4 (j) regarding vehicle inspection. The representative of CITA supported the position of the representative of Sweden.

27. WP.29 adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/34 as amended by WP.29-178-10/Rev.2 and requested the secretariat to issue it as a reference document with the symbol ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/34/Rev.1.

72. The Secretary of GRVA introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/34/Rev.1, the framework document on automated/autonomous vehicles. He further informed GRSG on the establishment of new IWGs for functional requirements for automated vehicles, validation methods for automated driving, EDR/DSSAD and Cyber Security/OTA.

73. Following questions from delegates, GRSG noted that elements related to human-machine interface (HMI) and other activities than driving that were currently under discussion at the Global Forum for Road Safety (WP.1) would also be covered under IWG on functional requirements for automated vehicles, while elements for driver monitoring were still discussed by IWG on Automated Controlled Steering Functions (ACSF).

Proposal to clarify the possibility to install side-facing seats in buses of category M2 and M3 of classes A and I.

Proposal to cease new CRS approvals under UN Regulation No. 44 as of 1 September 2020, including amended transitional provisions.

Proposal to

1. introduce new and modified labeling and to clarify packaging information to distinguish between forward-facing-only, rear-facing-only, and convertible CRS in order to reduce the risk of users misusing these enhanced CRS, and
2. clarify that assessment of the DE plane only applies to rearward-facing Child Restraint Systems (CRS) in UN Regulation No. 44 and therefore does not apply to forward-facing child restraints that maintain structure of the child restraint behind the head of the dummy.

Proposal to

1. introduce new and modified labeling and to clarify packaging information to distinguish between forward-facing-only, rear-facing-only, and convertible CRS in order to reduce the risk of users misusing these enhanced CRS, and
2. clarify that assessment of the DE plane only applies to rearward-facing Child Restraint Systems (CRS) in UN Regulation No. 44 and therefore does not apply to forward-facing child restraints that maintain structure of the child restraint behind the head of the dummy.

Proposal to

1. introduce new and modified labeling and to clarify packaging information to distinguish between forward-facing-only, rear-facing-only, and convertible CRS in order to reduce the risk of users misusing these enhanced CRS
2. clarify that assessment of the DE plane only applies to rearward-facing Child Restraint Systems (CRS) in UN Regulation No. 44 and therefore does not apply to forward-facing child restraints that maintain structure of the child restraint behind the head of the dummy
3. specify the dimensions of the approval number
4. correct the term “Regulation No. 129-02” to “UN Regulation No. 129/02”
5. change the 145 cm stature of the Specific Vehicle Booster seat to the 150 cm stature as this is the upper limit, and
6. modify the approval markings for consistency between technical services and approval authorities and between the labels of products approved under the 02 and 03 series.

Proposal to

1. introduce new and modified labeling and to clarify packaging information to distinguish between forward-facing-only, rear-facing-only, and convertible CRS in order to reduce the risk of users misusing these enhanced CRS
2. clarify that assessment of the DE plane only applies to rearward-facing Child Restraint Systems (CRS) in UN Regulation No. 44 and therefore does not apply to forward-facing child restraints that maintain structure of the child restraint behind the head of the dummy
3. specify the dimensions of the approval number
4. update i-Size universal ISOFIX, Specific Vehicle ISOFIX, i-Size Booster seat and Specific Vehicle Booster seat numbering (omitted in WP29-2018-045)
5. rearrange the dimensions mark for arrangements of the approval mark where used in combination with the module mark
6. change the 145 cm stature of the Specific Vehicle Booster seat to 150 cm stature as this is the correct upper limit, and
7. clarify that Conformity of Production assessments shall be conducted under the same requirements as those of the original approval or, if applicable, the extension of the approval.

Proposal to align the provisions of the 03 series of amendments to UN R24 with UN R85. Other amendments are proposed in order to bring the format of UN R24 up to date.

Proposal to

1. clarify the relationship between approval levels, reference fuels and PN limits for PI vehicles and to modify the calculation formulae for determination of evaporative emissions in accordance with changes already agreed in UN GTR No. 19
2. correct errors in Working Paper 2019.08
3. expand 2019.08 to clarify the special provisions, and
4. resolve a contradiction in requirements concerning the provision of SCR reagent consumption data via the serial port of the standard diagnostic connector.

Proposal to

1. clarify the relationship between approval levels, reference fuels and PN limits for PI vehicles and to modify the calculation formulae for determination of evaporative emissions in accordance with changes already agreed in UN GTR No. 19
2. correct errors in Working Paper 2019.08
3. expand 2019.08 to clarify the special provisions, and
4. resolve a contradiction in requirements concerning the provision of SCR reagent consumption data via the serial port of the standard diagnostic connector.

Proposal to reduce testing burdens by introducing an alternative test method to “decrease the charge air cooler outlet temperature by the same amount that the ambient conditions for the vehicle test varied from the standard temperature.” This aligns with SAE J1349, “9.3 Application of Vehicle Transient Data to Net Power Test.”

Proposal to align UN R115 with the GTR No. 15 WLTC test cycle.

Proposal to introduce provisions relevant to the activation of stop lamps under more conditions than application of the service brake only, e.g. also by regenerative braking.

88. The Chair of GRVA presented the amendment proposal in ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/46 under agenda item 4.8.1, to amend UN Regulation No. 78. The World Forum recommended their submission to AC.1 for voting. The representative of IMMA recalled the associated GRE proposal for UN Regulation No. 53 that allows the use of different stop lamp activation methods (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2018/29). WP.29 noted that the GRE proposal would be submitted to the November 2019 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1.

Proposal to align the text in Annex 7 with UN R78 and to insert the reference to the L₆ and L₇ vehicle categories to respond to requests from the industry for type approval for the replacement brake lining assembly for these vehicles.

Proposal to clarify that UN R139 does not mandate the installation of brake assist systems (BAS) on vehicles but rather specifies requirements for the approval of vehicles should they be equipped with a BAS system.

Proposal to clarify that UN R140 does not mandate the installation of electronic stability control systems (ESC) on vehicles but rather specifies requirements for the approval of vehicles should they be equipped with an ESC system.

Proposal to introduce a definition for “Extended Mobility Tyre” based on a new “minimum requirement” performance test procedure with the relevant pictogram to be used to properly distinguish such tyres and to ensure that that P-type tyres can be distinguished from non-P-type tyres.

Proposal to correct a reference in Supplement 3 to the 03 series of amendments, to introduce transitional provisions in line with the transitional provisions in Supplement 3, and to reintroduce a sentence deleted by mistake in Supplement 4 to the 03 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 51.

Proposal to amend UN R64 in line with the introduction of the “extended mobility tyre” into UN R30 (see document WP.29/2019/50).

Proposal to clarify the identification, marking and test provisions applicable to tyres designed for speeds above 240 km/h.

Proposal to

1. correct a type in Annex 7- Appendix 2, Part 2, Paragraph 5 where the snow group index should read “1.00”, not “100” as appeared erroneously in the adopted text
2. correct the text where the word “tyres” was inadvertently omitted from Paragraph 2.1.
3. align the provisions of UN R117 regarding approval numbers and markings with the provisions of Schedule 4 to the revised 1958 Agreement.

Proposal to

1. exempt hybrid vehicles that do not provide valid test results (e.g., internal combustion engine active under test conditions)
2. clarify the text concerning permissible AVAS operating conditions
to differentiate indoor and outdoor facility requirements (e.g., weather station requirement) and
3. update flowcharts in Annex 3 in line with text.
4. add a footnote to the scope to exempt electrified vehicles where the internal combustion engine (ICE) operates under the test conditions
5. clarify the intention of paragraph 6.2.:
   • that AVAS may be operational outside the specified speed ranges (e.g., in the USA where the speed range extends to 30 km/h),
   • align maximum sound with UN R51.03 ASEP, and
   • explicitly specify that the AVAS may function even when the ICE is running
6. clarify under paragraph 6.2.6. that a manufacturer may install an attenuation to enable the system to operate at different sound levels
7. split and clarify indoor and outdoor testing specifications under Annex 3 paragraph 2.2. to account for different needs such as a weather station
8. amend the flowcharts in the Annex 3 Appendix to better reflect the regulation text
9. align the transitional provisions in the 01 series of amendments with the format introduced following Revision 3 of the 1958 Agreement.

Proposal to update a reference regarding ISOFIX exemptions permitted under paragraph 5.3.8.8. (related to vehicles with one seat position per row). The reference should read 5.3.8.8. and 5.3.8.9.

Proposal to update a reference regarding ISOFIX exemptions permitted under paragraph 5.3.8.8. (related to vehicles with one seat position per row). The reference should read 5.3.8.8. and 5.3.8.9.

Предложение по исправлению 3 к первоначальному варианту Правил ООН № 129 (усовершенствованные детские удерживающие системы): English wording “Upper neck tension force” corresponds to the following Russian wording “Сжимающая сила верхней части шеи”. English wording “Upper neck flexion moment” corresponds to the following Russian wording “Изгибающий момент верхней части шеи”.

Proposition de rectificatif 1 à la série 03 d’amendements au Règlement ONU no 129 (Dispositifs améliorés de retenue pour enfants): Proposal to align the French version with the adopted English version of the text (reference document WP.29/2018/45).

Proposal from the GRPE secretariat to correct omissions found in document WP.29/2018/148 (proposal for Supplement 8 to the 07 series of amendments) as adopted by WP.29.

Proposal for uniform provisions concerning the approval of motor vehicles with regard to the Advanced Emergency Braking System (AEBS) for M₁ and N₁ vehicles.

93. The World Forum considered the proposal for a new UN Regulation on uniform provisions concerning the approval of motor vehicles with regard to the Advanced Emergency Braking System (AEBS) for M1 and N1 vehicles (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/61) under agenda item 4.12.1.

94. The representative of OICA stated that they did not fully support the proposal. The Chair of GRVA acknowledged the position of the representative from OICA and proposed to review amendment proposals at the group’s upcoming sessions.

95. The representative of Japan thanked GRVA experts involved in the development of the draft new UN Regulation on AEBS and and expressed his strong expectation that the new UN Regulation on AEBS would be adopted, taking into consideration its recent national situation where serious traffic accidents caused by elderly drivers occur frequently. He added that Japan had started to consider mandating the fitting of AEBS at an appropriate timing.

96. The World Forum considered the proposal and recommended its submission to AC.1 for voting.

Series of proposals from the WLTP informal group to improve and clarify the text of GTR 15 on light vehicle emissions.

140. Submitted for consideration and vote, the proposal for Amendment 5 to UN GTR No. 15 – Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedures (WLTP) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/62, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/63 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/AC.3/44) was adopted on 26 June 2019 by consensus vote of the following contracting parties present and voting:

1. Australia
2. China
3. European Union, representing
   • Cyprus
   • Finland
   • France
   • Germany
   • Hungary
   • Italy
   • Lithuania
   • Luxembourg
   • Netherlands
   • Romania
   • Slovakia
   • Slovenia
   • Spain
   • Sweden and
   • United Kingdom
4. India
5. Japan
6. Kazakhstan
7. Nigeria
8. Norway
9. Republic of Korea
10. Russian Federation
11. San Marino and
12. South Africa.

140. Submitted for consideration and vote, the proposal for Amendment 5 to UN GTR No. 15 – Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedures (WLTP) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/62, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/63 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/AC.3/44) was adopted on 26 June 2019 by consensus vote of the following contracting parties present and voting:

1. Australia
2. China
3. European Union, representing
   • Cyprus
   • Finland
   • France
   • Germany
   • Hungary
   • Italy
   • Lithuania
   • Luxembourg
   • Netherlands
   • Romania
   • Slovakia
   • Slovenia
   • Spain
   • Sweden and
   • United Kingdom
4. India
5. Japan
6. Kazakhstan
7. Nigeria
8. Norway
9. Republic of Korea
10. Russian Federation
11. San Marino and
12. South Africa.

Proposal to introduce improvements and amendments concerning the evaporative emission family definitions and the Type 4 test procedures with regard to test equipment requirements and calibrations, evaporative emission measurement enclosures, and use of variable volume SHED facilities

142. Submitted for consideration and vote, the proposal for Amendment 2 to UN GTR No. 19 – Evaporative test emissions procedures for the Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedures (EVAP WLTP) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/64, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/65 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/AC.3/44) was adopted on 26 June 2019 by consensus vote of the following contracting parties present and voting:

1. Australia
2. China
3. European Union, representing
   • Cyprus
   • Finland
   • France
   • Germany
   • Hungary
   • Italy
   • Lithuania
   • Luxembourg
   • Netherlands
   • Romania
   • Slovakia
   • Slovenia
   • Spain
   • Sweden and
   • United Kingdom
4. India
5. Japan
6. Kazakhstan
7. Nigeria
8. Norway
9. Republic of Korea
10. Russian Federation
11. San Marino and
12. South Africa.

143. The representatives from Canada and the United States of America abstained from voting.

Amendments to the global technical regulation on evaporative emissions to address:

1. Calibration requirements and intervals for test equipment;
2. Equation for the variable-volume enclosures;
3. Improvements to the text:
   1. Clarification of aged carbon canister and when to install;
   2. Clarification and review of test equipment;
   3. Clarification and review of requirements of an evaporative emission family;
   4. Clarification of “carbon canister”;
   5. Change to the term “carbon canister” used to catch depressurisation puff loss overflow.

142. Submitted for consideration and vote, the proposal for Amendment 2 to UN GTR No. 19 – Evaporative test emissions procedures for the Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedures (EVAP WLTP) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/64, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/65 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/AC.3/44) was adopted on 26 June 2019 by consensus vote of the following contracting parties present and voting:

1. Australia
2. China
3. European Union, representing
   • Cyprus
   • Finland
   • France
   • Germany
   • Hungary
   • Italy
   • Lithuania
   • Luxembourg
   • Netherlands
   • Romania
   • Slovakia
   • Slovenia
   • Spain
   • Sweden and
   • United Kingdom
4. India
5. Japan
6. Kazakhstan
7. Nigeria
8. Norway
9. Republic of Korea
10. Russian Federation
11. San Marino and
12. South Africa.

143. The representatives from Canada and the United States of America abstained from voting.

Règlement technique mondial sur la procédure d’essai mondiale harmonisée pour les voitures particulières et véhicules utilitaires légers (WLTP); Note du secrétariat; Rectificatif

23. The secretariat introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/66, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/67, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/68, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/69 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/70 correcting the French translations of specific terms that were mistranslated in UN GTR No. 15 and its Amendment 1 to 4. GRPE endorsed the proposed new French translations that will be considered for voting during the next session of WP.29/AC.3 in June 2019.

144. Submitted for consideration and vote, the proposals for corrigenda to UN GTR No. 15 and to Amendments 1, 2, 3 and 4 to UN GTR No. 15 – Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedures (WLTP) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/66, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/67, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/68, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/68 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/70) were adopted on 26 June 2019 by consensus vote of the following contracting parties present and voting:

1. Australia
2. European Union, representing
   • Cyprus
   • Finland
   • France
   • Germany
   • Hungary
   • Italy
   • Lithuania
   • Luxembourg
   • Netherlands
   • Romania
   • Slovakia
   • Slovenia
   • Spain
   • Sweden and
   • United Kingdom
3. India
4. Japan
5. Kazakhstan
6. Nigeria
7. Norway
8. Republic of Korea
9. Russian Federation and
10. San Marino.

145. The representatives from Canada, China, South Africa and the United States of America abstained from voting.

Règlement technique mondial sur la procédure d’essai mondiale harmonisée pour les voitures particulières et véhicules utilitaires légers(WLTP); Amendement 1; Note du secrétariat; Rectificatif

23. The secretariat introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/66, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/67, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/68, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/69 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/70 correcting the French translations of specific terms that were mistranslated in UN GTR No. 15 and its Amendment 1 to 4. GRPE endorsed the proposed new French translations that will be considered for voting during the next session of WP.29/AC.3 in June 2019.

144. Submitted for consideration and vote, the proposals for corrigenda to UN GTR No. 15 and to Amendments 1, 2, 3 and 4 to UN GTR No. 15 – Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedures (WLTP) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/66, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/67, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/68, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/68 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/70) were adopted on 26 June 2019 by consensus vote of the following contracting parties present and voting:

1. Australia
2. European Union, representing
   • Cyprus
   • Finland
   • France
   • Germany
   • Hungary
   • Italy
   • Lithuania
   • Luxembourg
   • Netherlands
   • Romania
   • Slovakia
   • Slovenia
   • Spain
   • Sweden and
   • United Kingdom
3. India
4. Japan
5. Kazakhstan
6. Nigeria
7. Norway
8. Republic of Korea
9. Russian Federation and
10. San Marino.

145. The representatives from Canada, China, South Africa and the United States of America abstained from voting.

Règlement technique mondial sur la procédure d’essai mondiale harmonisée pour les voitures particulières et véhicules utilitaires légers (WLTP); Amendment 2; Note du secrétariat; Rectificatif

23. The secretariat introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/66, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/67, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/68, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/69 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/70 correcting the French translations of specific terms that were mistranslated in UN GTR No. 15 and its Amendment 1 to 4. GRPE endorsed the proposed new French translations that will be considered for voting during the next session of WP.29/AC.3 in June 2019.

144. Submitted for consideration and vote, the proposals for corrigenda to UN GTR No. 15 and to Amendments 1, 2, 3 and 4 to UN GTR No. 15 – Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedures (WLTP) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/66, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/67, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/68, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/68 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/70) were adopted on 26 June 2019 by consensus vote of the following contracting parties present and voting:

1. Australia
2. European Union, representing
   • Cyprus
   • Finland
   • France
   • Germany
   • Hungary
   • Italy
   • Lithuania
   • Luxembourg
   • Netherlands
   • Romania
   • Slovakia
   • Slovenia
   • Spain
   • Sweden and
   • United Kingdom
3. India
4. Japan
5. Kazakhstan
6. Nigeria
7. Norway
8. Republic of Korea
9. Russian Federation and
10. San Marino.

145. The representatives from Canada, China, South Africa and the United States of America abstained from voting.

Règlement technique mondial sur la procédure d’essai mondiale harmonisée pour les voitures particulières et véhicules utilitaires légers(WLTP); Amendement 3; Note du secrétariat; Rectificatif

23. The secretariat introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/66, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/67, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/68, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/69 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/70 correcting the French translations of specific terms that were mistranslated in UN GTR No. 15 and its Amendment 1 to 4. GRPE endorsed the proposed new French translations that will be considered for voting during the next session of WP.29/AC.3 in June 2019.

144. Submitted for consideration and vote, the proposals for corrigenda to UN GTR No. 15 and to Amendments 1, 2, 3 and 4 to UN GTR No. 15 – Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedures (WLTP) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/66, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/67, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/68, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/68 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/70) were adopted on 26 June 2019 by consensus vote of the following contracting parties present and voting:

1. Australia
2. European Union, representing
   • Cyprus
   • Finland
   • France
   • Germany
   • Hungary
   • Italy
   • Lithuania
   • Luxembourg
   • Netherlands
   • Romania
   • Slovakia
   • Slovenia
   • Spain
   • Sweden and
   • United Kingdom
3. India
4. Japan
5. Kazakhstan
6. Nigeria
7. Norway
8. Republic of Korea
9. Russian Federation and
10. San Marino.

145. The representatives from Canada, China, South Africa and the United States of America abstained from voting.

Règlement technique mondial sur la procédure d’essai mondiale harmonisée pour les voitures particulières et véhicules utilitaires légers (WLTP); Amendement 4; Note du secrétariat; Rectificatif

23. The secretariat introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/66, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/67, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/68, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/69 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/70 correcting the French translations of specific terms that were mistranslated in UN GTR No. 15 and its Amendment 1 to 4. GRPE endorsed the proposed new French translations that will be considered for voting during the next session of WP.29/AC.3 in June 2019.

144. Submitted for consideration and vote, the proposals for corrigenda to UN GTR No. 15 and to Amendments 1, 2, 3 and 4 to UN GTR No. 15 – Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedures (WLTP) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/66, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/67, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/68, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/68 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/70) were adopted on 26 June 2019 by consensus vote of the following contracting parties present and voting:

1. Australia
2. European Union, representing
   • Cyprus
   • Finland
   • France
   • Germany
   • Hungary
   • Italy
   • Lithuania
   • Luxembourg
   • Netherlands
   • Romania
   • Slovakia
   • Slovenia
   • Spain
   • Sweden and
   • United Kingdom
3. India
4. Japan
5. Kazakhstan
6. Nigeria
7. Norway
8. Republic of Korea
9. Russian Federation and
10. San Marino.

145. The representatives from Canada, China, South Africa and the United States of America abstained from voting.

99. The Chair of GRPE introduced document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/71, explaining that the purpose of the amendment was to align the definition of “peripheral devices” with the one cited in UN GTR No. 15. The World Forum adopted the proposal for Amendment 1 to Mutual Resolution No.2 which contains Vehicle Propulsion System Definitions.

148. Submitted for consideration and vote, the proposal for Amendment 1 to a Mutual Resolution No. 2 which contains Vehicle Propulsion Systems Definitions (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/71) was adopted on 28 June 2019 by consensus vote of the following contracting parties present and voting:

1. Australia
2. Canada
3. European Union, representing
   • Cyprus
   • Finland
   • France
   • Germany
   • Hungary
   • Italy
   • Lithuania
   • Luxembourg
   • Netherlands
   • Romania
   • Slovakia
   • Slovenia
   • Spain
   • Sweden and
   • United Kingdom
4. India
5. Japan
6. Kazakhstan
7. Nigeria
8. Norway
9. Republic of Korea
10. Russian Federation
11. San Marino
12. South Africa and
13. the United States of America.

149. The representative from China abstained from voting.

Submission by the secretariat revising the timeline of ECE/TRANS/WP.29/AC.3/51 to reflect the updated timeline, as agreed during the seventy eighth session of GRPE in January 2019.

179. The representative of the European Union explained the ongoing activities to develop a new UN GTR on Global Real Driving Emissions (GRDE), involving all interested CPs to the 1998 Agreement. He informed the session that contracting parties to the 1958 Agreement had agreed to develop in parallel a new UN Regulation on GRDE to ensure consistency and compatibility between the two texts.

180. AC.3 adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/72 revising ECE/TRANS/WP.29/AC.3/51 to provide an updated timeline for developing the new UN GTR on GRDE, reflecting the latest agreed positions from all stakeholders involved in the development of the UN GTR.

Proposal to clarify requirements of the optical signal for a CSF intervention to ensure sufficient flashing tell-tale visibility for the driver, to specify the duration of such ACSF signals, to ensure a safe hierarchy of signals (e.g., ESF over CSF) by priority, to clarify that deactivation when departing an ODD means the “off mode”, and to add a cross-reference pointing to paragraphs that define cases of manual and automatic deactivation.