1. The Working Party on Passive Safety (GRSP) held its sixty-sixth session in Geneva from 10 to 13 December 2019. Mr. Martin Koubek (United States of America) chaired the session due to the separation of the previous Chair, Mr. Nha Nguyen, from the federal service in U.S. Department of Transportation, in accordance with Rule 14 of the Rules of Procedure of the Economic Commission for Europe (E/ECE/778/Rev.5). 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, Czechia, Finland, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America. The European Commission (EC) participated. Experts from the following non-governmental organizations participated: Consumers International (CI), European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA), Federation International de l’Automobile (FIA), Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM), Global New Car Assessment Programme (Global NCAP), International Motorcycle Manufacturers Association (IMMA) and International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA).

2. Annex I of the session report lists the informal documents distributed during the session.

3. GRSP considered and adopted the agenda (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2019/1) proposed for the sixty-sixth session, the running order (GRSP-66-01-Rev.1) and the annotations (GRSP-66-15). GRSP informal working groups are listed in Annex IX of the session report.

GRSP-66-01/Rev.1 | Running order of the agenda for the 66th GRSP session

GRSP-66-15/Rev 1 | GRSP Chair - Internal annotations to the agenda Internal annotations to the agenda

GRSP/2019/14 | Annotated provisional agenda for the 66th (December 2019) GRSP session

4. The expert from Germany, by way of GRSP-66-41 presented Amendment 1 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2019/26) to UN GTR No. 7 (Phase 2 of the UN GTR on head restraints) that had been prepared by the expert from Japan as technical sponsor of the informal working group (IWG). He explained that the proposal had resolved all the main issues, i.e., in square brackets: (a) text of the preamble, (b) text of the Regulation and (c) injury criteria. He added that the proposal to include the Biomechanical Rear Impact Dummy (BioRID) UN test tool in Mutual Resolution No. 1 (M.R.1) was still in final review, and that an agreement was in progress with the dummy manufacturer on disclaiming any copyright infringements. The expert from Japan introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2019/26 to highlight the main issues resolved by IWG.

5. GRSP recommended that (a) Amendment 1 to UN GTR No. 2 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2019/26), as amended below, (b) the final progress report (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2019/21), not amended and (c) the authorization to develop the work ECE/TRANS/WP.29/AC.3/25/Rev.1 be established in the global registry. The secretariat was requested to submit the Amendment, report and authorization to WP.29 and to the Executive Committee of the 1998 Agreement (AC.3) for consideration and vote at their June 2020 session as Amendment 1 to UN GTR No. 7. GRSP also agreed to suspend discussion on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2019/20 since the subject was considered to not be in the IWG mandate, though future consideration would follow a new authorization to develop the work.

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6. GRSP, agreed to resume consideration on this subject at its May 2020 session on the basis of a proposal of Addendum to M.R.1. to incorporate drawings, specifications and manual of the BioRID test tool. GRSP also agreed that consideration on this subject would have as a prerequisite that the dummy manufacturer provide the set of drawings for the test tool and agree to have the disclaimer on intellectual property rights removed from the drawings.

GRSP/2019/26 | GTR 7: Proposal for Amendment 1 (Phase 2) Updated proposal (based on document GRSP/2019/5) to specify a head restraint height between 720 mm and 830 mm including a new method for measuring the effective height of head restraints, use of the Biofidelic Rear Impact Device (BioRID II) test dummy, and to improve the overall text. This proposal also eliminates the backset measurement test procedure using the HRMD method.

7. GRSP noted that the amendment to M.R.1 had been adopted at the November 2019 session of WP.29 (see ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1149 paras. 81 and 124). New Addendum 3, (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/119), the related drawings and specifications, and the manual of the Flex Pedestrian Legform Impactor (FlexPLI), were available at www.unece.org/trans/main/wp29/wp29wgs/wp29gen/wp29resolutions.html. GRSP also endorsed the removal of any reference to the FlexPLI manufacturer’s trade name from the manual and requested experts to check the completeness of the above-mentioned drawings and specifications.

WP.29/2019/119 | MR1: Proposal for Amendment 2 Proposal to add the specifications of flexible Pedestrian Legform Impactor (FlexPLI) to the Resolution on test devices.

8. The expert from Germany in GRSP-65-17 had indicated a problem to represent worst case scenarios, due for example, to different heights of the vehicle from adjustable suspension systems, GRSP noted that a concrete proposal had been submitted under agenda item 19 on UN Regulation No. 127. GRSP agreed to defer discussion to its May 2020 session.

GRSP-65-17 | GTR 9: Proposal for Amendment 3 Proposal to ensure pedestrian safety across the vehicle height variations that may be produced by active suspensions.

9. The expert from OICA reiterated his intention to continue the work on harmonizing UN GTR No. 9 with UN Regulation No. 127 which had already incorporated the proposed amendments for the headform test (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2014/5). He suggested that at the March 2020 session of the Executive Committee of the 1998 Agreement (AC.3), the Chair of GRSP could recommend Amendment 3 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2014/5) to UN GTR at its May 2020 session. Therefore, GRSP agreed to finalize discussion of this subject and to review an updated final progress report (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2012/2) that had been submitted by the technical sponsor.

GRSP/2012/2 | Final progress report on the proposal to develop amendment 2 to GTR 9 Review of the work behind the proposal to clarify GTR 9, in particular concerning the definition of the headform testing/contact area for measurement purposes.

GRSP/2014/5 | Proposal for amendment to draft Phase 2 to global technical regulation No. 9 (Pedestrian safety) Proposal to clarify provisions of the headform tests of UN GTR No. 9.

10. The expert from the Republic of Korea, on behalf of the IWG Chair of Deployable Pedestrian Protection Systems (DPPS) introduced GRSP-66-23 on the progress of work. He explained that the group had its fifth meeting in London (3 and 4 September 2019) and that remaining items such as a verification impactor, defining head test area, simulation for head impact time and sensing area had been discussed. He announced that the next IWG meeting was planned from 4 to 6 March 2020, in Barcelona, Spain. GRSP agreed to resume consideration on this agenda item at its May 2020 session.

GRSP-66-23 | UN R127 / GTR 9 Status report of the IWG DPPS Status report of the IWG DPPS

11. The expert from the United States of America, on behalf of the co-sponsors (Japan, Republic of Korea and European Union) informed GRSP about the work progress of IWG on Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Vehicles (HFCV) UN GTR No. 13, Phase 2. He summarized the seventh IWG meeting of 3 to 7 November in Stuttgart, Germany. He noted that the meeting had been well attended: more than 60 representatives from contracting parties (Canada, China, Germany, Japan, Republic of Korea, United States of America, European Union), motor vehicle manufacturers and container industries, standards-setting organizations and academia had participated. He added that IWG had continued to work on the main items of Phase 2 that had been divided among five Task Forces and four subgroups to cover issues ranging from the expansion of the scope of the UN GTR to cover heavy-duty vehicles to include trucks and buses, hydrogen material compatibility, tank stress rupture, fire test repeatability parameters, safe release of thermo-pressure release valve, and additional amendments of existing UN GTR test procedures. He explained that the IWG had made good progress, and had reached consensus in some key areas: (a) expansion of the scope to cover trucks and buses, (b) permeation criteria for HDVs and the hydrogen leakage criteria, (c) transfer high-voltage battery and electric system safety requirements to the scope of UN GTR No. 20. However, he added that several other items continue to be a challenge for IWG, for example, deciding on: the necessity of a dynamic sled test to verify the safe installation of potentially safety-critical components, the requirements to specify installation of these components, or the geometry design of the receptacle so as to minimize the occurrence of freezing of the nozzle in the receptacle during refuelling. He added that, in the process, also new issues had been introduced: (a) alternative hydrogen container designs and (b) proposal for possible extension of the container’s useful life from 15 to 25 years based on the real-life data. He concluded that the group had agreed to begin drafting the proposed amendments on items which had reached consensus for UN GTR No. 13 within two weeks so as to be available by the March 2020 meeting of the IWG, when the IWG would evaluate the progress and gaps, and decide on potentially requesting a extension of the mandate at the May 2020 session of GRSP.

12. He announced that the eighth IWG meeting was scheduled for 2 to 6 March 2020 in Tokyo.

13. GRSP noted the statement of the Chair of AC.3 at the June 2019 session of the Committee which had stressed that GRSP and other subsidiary bodies of WP.29 consider how to proceed with this subject at their next sessions. Contracting parties were requested to update GRSP on their available resources to address this matter, especially Canada, and to report to the December 2019 session of GRSP on the availability of resources to steer a IWG dedicated to test tools and dummies. He also recommended regular reporting on the progress of IWGs that address different test tools and their inclusion in M.R.1, at future AC.3 sessions. Among the possible options, GRSP recalled that, e.g. IWGs on UN GTR No. 9 and on Phase 2 of UN GTR No. 7 had delivered or would deliver amendments to M.R.1, including the specifications of their pertaining dummies without the support of a dedicated IWG on tool specifications. The expert from Canada stated that notwithstanding the interest of her country on this subject, her administration was not in the position to allocate resources to steer IWG. GRSP agreed to resume discussion on possible solutions on this subject at its GRSP 2020 session.

14. The expert from the United States of America, on behalf of the co-sponsors (China, Japan, European Union and the members of IWG GTR No. 20, Phase 2) reported on the progress of the IWG meeting of EVS-GTR, Phase 2. GRSP was informed that the last session had been held from 3 to 5 December in Berlin, Germany. He reported that the meeting had been well attended by more than seventy representatives from the following contracting parties: Canada, China, Germany, India, Japan, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, United States of America, EC, as well as many representatives from the type-approving authorities, academia, standard-setting organizations and the industry, both individually or as part of the OICA team. He added that thermal propagation and methods of initiation in the battery system were thoroughly examined and discussed, however, the optimal method had not yet been agreed upon. He informed GRSP on the availability of two methods: thermo-based triggering method (TRIM), which was developed by the National Research Council (NRC) of Canada and the nail penetration method, developed by Japan. He clarified that his administration questioned the appropriateness of the methods based on their intrusiveness into the battery. Flammability, corrosiveness and toxicity of vented gas were presented on by several contracting parties and discussed by the group. He informed GRSP that the Rechargeable Electric Energy Storage System (REESS) vibration profile was discussed, and the disagreement was on the perception of this issue: is the GTR overreaching by setting requirements for an issue that was not seen as being related to safety but rather to durability or reliability. He also added that water immersion and the need to address it was discussed, as it had been identified by several contracting parties, but given the absence of real-life data that would demonstrate the specific safety need and therefore justify such requirement, no consensus has been reached. In addition, he clarified that IWG was cautioned not to regulate for instances of natural disasters and which could result in introducing requirements for EVs that would be more stringent than those for conventional Internal Combustion Engines (ICE) vehicles.

15. He underlined that protection during AC and DC charging was presented by OICA, and that IWG had also examined the overcurrent requirement and best approach to testing. Finally, he informed GRSP that the group had decided to take a brief pause in order to collect and absorb the new information and finish the research that several contracting parties and stakeholders were engaged in, by delaying its mid-spring meeting until late May 2020 and hold the other meeting in November 2020. The next meeting of IWG will be held in the week of May 24 in Tokyo.

16. GRSP noted GRSP-66-16 that amends the reference of provisions on the minimum number of anchorage points and location of lower anchorages from the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3) to the UN Regulation No. 16. GRSP adopted GRSP-66-16, as reproduced in Annex II to this report. The secretariat was requested to submit the proposal as Supplement 1 to the 09 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 14, for consideration and vote at the June 2020 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1.

GRSP-66-16 | UN R14: Proposal for Supplement 1 to the 09 series of amendments Proposes to transfer the provisions on minimum number of anchorage points and location of lower anchorages from Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3)

17. The expert from OICA introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2019/15 amended by GRSP-66-14, which aimed to introduce an alternative (at the choice of the manufacturer) to the airbag switch-off for frontal airbags in combination with rearward-facing child restraint systems in the rear seat. He further explained that the proposal aimed to improve passive safety of rear occupants. However, the proposal received some reservations from contracting parties, who requested more evidence that the proposed requirements would provide improvements also for children. The representative of OICA clarified that technical progress must at least maintain current safety levels (including for children) before enabling further improvements. Finally, GRSP agreed to resume discussion on this subject at its May 2020 session pending new rationales to justify the proposal and requested the secretariat to keep GRSP-66-14 as an informal document.

GRSP-66-14 | UN R16: Proposal to amend document GRSP/2019/15 (Supplement 6 to the 07 series and Supplement 1 to 08 series of amendments) Proposal to clarify the test procedures and the different ECRS to be tested for the assessment of the system.

GRSP/2019/15 | UN R16: Proposal for Supplement 6 to the 07 series of amendments and for Supplement 1 to 08 series of amendments Proposal to introduce an optional (on the choice of the manufacturer) test procedure for frontal airbags in combination with rearward facing child restraint systems in the rear seat to demonstrate that no deactivation of the airbag is needed.

18. The expert from OICA also introduced GRSP-66-17 on the requirements for safety-belt reminders in some particular vehicle designs and on clarifying the current text of the transitional provisions. GRSP agreed to resume discussion of this subject at its May 2020 session and requested the secretariat to distribute GRSP-66-17 with an official symbol.

GRSP-66-17 | UN R16: Proposal for Supplement 6 to the 07 series and Supplement 1 to the 08 series of amendments Proposal that for the unfastened belts indicator to only detect unfastened belt in the rear without actually identifying the exact location of the seat and the addition of a new paragraph to clarify that an exemption in the transition provisions remains applicable and acceptable,.

19. The expert from Finland introduced GRSP-66-08 suggesting discussions on the possibility to have three-point safety-belts in M2 and M3 categories of vehicles. GRSP agreed to further discuss this issue at the next meeting.

GRSP-66-08 | Equipping bus seats with three point belt according to UN Regulation No. 16 Finnish Safety Investigation Authority has given recommendation to equip the seats of category M₂ and M<sub>3</<ub> vehicles with lap and shoulder belt type seat belts, i.e. three-point seat belts.

20. GRSP considered ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2019/24, to align the 08 series of amendments to the previous ones adopted by GRSP at its May 2019 session. GRSP adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2019/24 not amended and requested the secretariat to submit the proposal as Supplement 1 to the 08 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 16, for consideration and vote at the June 2020 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1.

GRSP/2019/24 | UN R16: Proposal for Supplement 1 the 08 series of amendments Proposal from the GRSP secretariat to align the 08 series with previous series of amendments with regard to approval authority notification of modifications that affect technical performance and/or documentation. (This change was apparently overlooked in the handling of GRSP/2019/6).

21. The expert from Japan introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2019/27 and amendments GRSP-66-24 and GRSP-66-26 on behalf of the task force to align UN Regulation No. 17 with UN GTR No. 7, Phase 2 provisions. The expert from CLEPA introduced amendment GRSP-66-27 which also updates ECE/TRANS/WP.29/ GRSP/2019/9. At the same time, she withdrew ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2019/7. However, GRSP noted that the expert of Germany had proposed an amendment (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2019/16) to the definition of integrated, detachable and separate head-restraints which had to be consolidated with the other documents as a whole. GRSP, therefore agreed to reiterate the establishment of a task force to complete harmonization of the UN Regulation No. 17 to the UN GTR No.7 and delegate documents ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2019/9, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2019/16, ECE/TRANS/ WP.29/GRSP/2019/27, GRSP-66-24 and GRSP-66-26 to the new task force for consideration. GRSP agreed to resume discussion on this subject at its May 2020 session.

GRSP-66-24 | UN R17: Proposal for amendments to ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2019/27 (the 10 series of amendments ) Proposal for editorial corrections to ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2019/27

GRSP-66-26 | UN R17: Proposal for amendments to ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2019/27 (10 series of amendments) Proposal to to delete paragraph 13.3.4. of ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2019/27 as difficulty may arise to judge whether an approval according to the preceding series of amendments is still valid.

GRSP-66-27 | UN R17: Proposal for amendments to ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2019/27 (10 series of amendments) The proposal is to amend the ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2019/27 and updates ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2019/9.

GRSP/2019/16 | UN R17: Proposal for Proposal for Supplement 5 to the 08 series of amendment and for Supplement 2 to the 09 series of amendment Proposal to amend the definition of integrated, detachable and separate head restraint.

GRSP/2019/27 | UN R17: Proposal for the 10 series of amendments Proposal on behalf of the Drafting Task Force to transpose UN Global Technical Regulation No. 7, Phase 2 (GTR7-PH2) into UN Regulation No. 17.

GRSP/2019/9 | UN R17: Proposal for the 10 series of amendments Proposal to clarify the application of GTR 7 Phase 2 static alternative provisions and to modify the allowed range of tolerances under the backset retention and energy dissipations test. The proposal would re-introduce certain paragraphs in the 09 series of amendments removed by the draft 10 series (GRSP/2018/34). In addition, the proposals adds the area where the gap measurement procedure by the sphere is appropriate per the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 202a (i.e. only gaps in the area over 540 mm).

22. The expert from Italy, Chair of IWG on Protective Helmets (IWG-PH), informed GRSP about the final outcome of the group. He introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2019/25, as amended by GRSP-66-21, in a presentation (GRSP-66-22). He explained that IWG had examined and, in principle, had reached consensus on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2019/25 and on its amendments GRSP-66-21. He reiterated the statement that the proposal would be further developed by IWG, according to the results of ongoing research and that the main goals of the proposal were: (a) rotational acceleration requirements, (b) integration of the standard impact points, © high and low energy impact, (d) mechanical visor tests and (e) new procedure for production qualification tests. The expert from France stated that the it would be advisable to put in place a better system for monitoring the results of oblique shocks to define the future requirements of the 07 series of amendments (Phase 2 of the UN Regulation). He stressed the need of tools and data collection to devise the requirements of the future Phase 2. The expert from the Netherlands supported the suggestion of the expert from France to implement a monitoring system that was integrated into the type approval or certificate document. The expert from Germany argued that the implementation of monitoring into the type approval certificate would be cumbersome to manage.

23. GRSP adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2019/25, as amended by Annex III to this report, and agreed to establish a task force that would convene in February 2020 to discuss a monitoring solution for future Supplement 1 to the 06 series of amendments. GRSP requested the secretariat to submit the proposal as draft 06 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 22, for consideration and vote at the June 2020 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1. Finally, GRSP also agreed to: (a) resume discussion on this subject at its May 2020 session on the basis of a proposal submitted by the task force and (b) suspend but not dissolve IWG until new research results were available to start Phase 2 of the UN Regulation.

GRSP-66-21 | UN R22: Proposal for the 06 series of amendments IWG 22 Proposal to introduce some corrigendum to the approved document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/25

GRSP-66-22 | UN R22: IWG 22 status report on the proposal for the 06 series of amendments IWG 22 report and background on the proposal for amendments in ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2019/11

GRSP/2019/25 | UN R22: Proposal for the 06 series of amendments Consolidated update of UN R22 from the informal working group on protective helmets, including:<ul><li>Reference headforms (shape, dimensions)</li><li>Oblique impact test method of measuring rotational acceleration</li><li>Product of the spectral distribution of radiation of the signal light and standard illuminant D65</li><li>High speed particle test for visors, and</li><li>Test for photochromic, liquid crystal visors.</li></ul>

24. Proposals were not submitted for this agenda item.

25. The expert from the Netherlands introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2019/31 to explain how to deal with advanced driver assist systems that affect braking and steering requirements. The expert from OICA requested the deletion of the reference to other UN Regulations in the text of the proposal. GRSP adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2019/31 as amended by Annex IV to the session report. The secretariat was requested to submit the proposal as Supplement 2 to the original text of the UN Regulation No. 42 for consideration and vote at the June 2020 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1.

GRSP/2019/31 | UN R42: Proposal for Supplement 2 Proposal to exempt "sensors, cameras, radar devices, etc." components of approved driver assist systems from the Annex 3 prohibition against damage provided the basic braking and steering performance remains intact.

26. The expert from European Association for the Coordination of Consumer Representation in Standardization on behalf of Consumers International, introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2019/23 which aimed to stop the development of new products according to UN Regulation No. 44, since child restraint system of all types (including booster category) had been included in the scope of UN Regulation No. 129. He added that the current direction of work had created an undesirable situation that would allow for an indefinite period: (a) two categories of products offering two levels of protection, (b) confusion among consumers and (c) less encouragement for manufacturers to develop products based on the latest standard. The experts from the Netherlands and EC supported the proposal to phase out UN Regulation No. 44. However, the expert from OICA questioned the issue of built-in CRS and proposed to exclude them from the phase out. Moreover, GRSP noted the remark from IWG on International Whole Vehicle Type Approval (IWVTA) that noted that transitional provisions (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2019/23) were not in line with the templates of the General Guidelines of ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1044/Rev.2. Therefore, GRSP considered GRSP-66-37. The expert from CLEPA argued that the transitional provisions were too stringent and requested a delay. Finally, GRSP adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2019/23, as amended by Annex V to the session report. The secretariat was requested to submit it as Supplement 18 to the 04 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 44, for consideration and vote at the June 2019 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1.

GRSP-66-37 | UN R44: Proposal for Supplement 18 to the 04 series of amendments Proposal to cease new approvals of booster-cushion CRS under UN R44 from 1 September 2021 and to amend the transitional provisions accordingly.

GRSP/2019/23 | UN R44: Proposal for Supplement 18 to the 04 series of amendments Proposal to prohibit new type approvals under UN R44 from [1 September 2020] via the introduction of new transitional provisions. The purpose is to ensure that further child restraint system approvals are made under the UN R129.

27. The expert from EC introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2019/28 aimed at clarifying the types of belt-guides and sitting devices that would not be allowed by means of an explanation in the scope of the UN Regulation. The expert from Poland argued that the proposal from EC was restrictive and requested a facts-based discussion on this proposal or a simple rejection in full. He introduced a presentation GRSP-66-19, showing that one of the devices in ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2019/28 was fully compliant with UN Regulation No. 44 and safer compared to other type approved CRS. The expert from Spain introduced GRSP-66-30 which provided counter evidence that belt-guide devices would not comply to a number of relevant requirements of UN Regulation No. 44. The expert from Japan introduced a presentation (GRSP-66-38) showing the sled test conducted on Q dummies to check safety-belt penetration according to UN Regulation No 129 requirements. He concluded that the abdominal pressure on the belt-guide device was found to be rather high compared to CRS type approval according to UN Regulation No. 129, but that it satisfied the requirements of the UN Regulation.

28. Finally, the majority of GRSP experts, with the exception of the expert from Poland, adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2019/28, not amended. The secretariat was requested to submit the proposal as part of (see para. 26) Supplement 18 to the 04 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 44, for consideration and vote at the June 2020 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1.

GRSP-66-19 | Evaluation of real scientific data about new CRS [child restraint systems] available on the market so called "belt guide" vs other approved CRS Proposal to discuss Supplement 18 to 04 series of amendments to UN R44 in lieu of a specific child restraint system that would fall outside the scope of the regulation

GRSP-66-30 | UN R44: Positioning and securing the CRS on the vehicle

GRSP-66-38 | Research on child seat belt guide devices

GRSP/2019/28 | UN R44: Proposal for Supplement 18 to the 04 series of amendments Proposal to further clarify the text to explicitly prohibit non-integral belt guides and other seating devices offered separately from the child restraint system.

29. The expert from OICA explained that he was not yet ready to propose improvements to the static test as a follow-up of the discussion undertaken in the last session of GRSP (ECE/TRAN/WP.29/GRSP/65, para. 26), even though quite some work had already been conducted. He added his intention to submit a proposal in 2020. Therefore, he asked GRSP to provide feedback, at the earliest convenience through: oica@oica.net and/or yvanderstraaten@oica.net.

GRSP-66-07 | Seat backs according to UN R80 Finnish Safety Investigation Authority has given a recommendation to introduce a change UN Regulation No 80 regarding the structure of the back part of seats for the purpose of making them safer, by adding padding and removing hard protrusions located right in the front of passengers.

30. The expert from Finland introduced GRSP-66-07 explaining that his administration had recommended amendment to the UN Regulation on the back part of seats to make them safer by preventing sharp and/or hard edges. GRSP agreed to resume discussion on this subject at its May 2020 session on the basis of a possible proposal.

GRSP-66-07 | Seat backs according to UN R80 Finnish Safety Investigation Authority has given a recommendation to introduce a change UN Regulation No 80 regarding the structure of the back part of seats for the purpose of making them safer, by adding padding and removing hard protrusions located right in the front of passengers.

31. GRSP resumed discussion on the proposal that had been tabled by the expert from EC (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2019/29), on behalf of the task force to align the UN Regulation to the revised General Safety Regulation of the European Union (see ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/65, para. 27). The expert from EC explained that the proposal could be considered a supplement since it would mostly imply a change of the scope. The expert from OICA endorsed the statement of the EC expert and said that proposal was in agreement with General Guidelines of ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1044/Rev.2. GRSP adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2019/29, as amended by Annex VI to the session report. The secretariat was requested to submit the proposal as Supplement 2 to the 03 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 94, for consideration and vote at the June 2020 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1.

GRSP/2019/29 | UN R94: Proposal for Supplement 2 to the 03 series of amendments Proposal to align UN R94 with the revised EU General Safety Regulation (expanding the scope to cover vehicles of category M₁ with a total permissible mass not exceeding 3500 kg and to vehicles of category N₁ with a total permissible mass not exceeding 2500 kg) and to make minor adaptations and clarifications to the existing requirements.

32. The expert from Japan introduced a presentation (GRSP-66-31) on behalf of the task force of EC, to explain five informal documents (GRSP-66-32 to GRSP-66-36) that proposed to transpose GTR No. 20, Phase1 into the framework of the 58 Agreement and therefore amend a number of UN Regulations (e.g. GRSP-66-32 proposed a new series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 94). He added that his administration and EC intend to take the administrative action in accordance with the 98 Agreement through the application of relevant UN Regulations and therefore were initiating this task. He added that these proposals had been reviewed and confirmed at a side meeting of the last session of EVS IWG, and therefore the submission was rather late. However, he clarified that these proposals were the first introduction to GRSP experts, and aimed to gather comments from experts by the dates of the May 2020 session of GRSP. He also stressed the need to receive these comments at the earliest convenience to allow their submission to the November 2020 session of WP.29.

GRSP-66-31 | Transposition of GTR 20 into UN Regulations

GRSP-66-32 | UN R94: Proposal for a 04 series of amendments Proposal to amend the requirements concerning post-crash electrical safety in the event of frontal collision. The proposal aligns post-crash electrical safety requirements with GTR 20 and aligns administrative provisions with Revision 3 of the 1958 Agreement. The amendments would not affect approvals for vehicles without high-voltage electric power trains.

33. The expert from Sweden introduced GRSP-66-09, showing frontal impact testing at 40 per cent overlap against a barrier at 64 km/h. Conducted in May 2019 by his Administration, the test followed-up several fatal accidents in recent years and noted the increased popularity of motor caravans. He indicated that the crash test video was available in Swedish at: https://youtu.be/JuNOarORALM. Finally, GRSP agreed on the relevance of this topic and agreed to resume discussion after more information from the expert of Sweden.

GRSP-66-09 | Crash test of motor caravans

34. The expert from EC, on behalf of the task force (see para. 31) introduced ECE/TRANS/GRSP/2019/30 and amendment GRSP-66-25/Rev.1. GRSP adopted ECE/TRANS/GRSP/2019/30, as amended by Annex VII to the session report. The secretariat was requested to submit the proposal as 04 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 95, for consideration and vote at the June 2020 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1.

GRSP-66-25/Rev.1 | UN R95: Proposal for the 04 series of amendments The proposal from the drafting group, based on GRSP-65-13, is to align UN Regulations to the provisions of the revised General Safety Regulation of the European Union to modify the scope of the UN Regulation, to provide appropriate transitional provisions and to make minor adaptations and clarifications to the existing requirements.

GRSP/2019/30 | UN R95: Proposal for the 04 series of amendments Proposal to remove restrictions on the scope of the Regulation to M₁ and N₁ vehicles, to provide appropriate transitional provisions and to make minor adaptations and clarifications to the existing requirements.

35. The expert from Japan introduced GRSP-66-33 and referred to GRSP-66-31, both on agenda item 15 of paragraph 32 above – proposed was alignment of the UN Regulation to UN GTR No. 20. GRSP agreed to resume discussion on this subject on the basis of a revised document provided by the expert from Japan.

GRSP-66-31 | Transposition of GTR 20 into UN Regulations

GRSP-66-33 | UN R95: Proposal for a 05 series of amendments Proposal to amend the requirements concerning post-crash electrical safety in the event of lateral collision. The proposal aligns post-crash electrical safety requirements with GTR 20 and aligns administrative provisions with Revision 3 of the 1958 Agreement. The amendments would not affect approvals for vehicles without high-voltage electric power trains.

36. The experts from the Netherlands and OICA introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2019/17 which proposed functional safety requirements that focused on other categories of vehicles other than M1. GRSP agreed to defer discussion of this subject to its May 2019 session.

GRSP/2019/17 | UN R100: Proposal for Supplement 6 the 01 series of amendments to and for Supplement 5 to the 02 series of amendments Proposal to clarify that the warning signal to alert a driver of an M₂ or M₃ vehicle with more than 22 seating positions if the vehicle is in active-driving-possible mode when the driver leaves the seat shall be activated upon leaving the seat, not the vehicle.

37. The expert from Japan as per agenda items 15 and 16, introduced GRSP-66-34 and GRSP-66-35 (consolidated version) on aligning UN Regulation No. 100 to the provisions of UN GTR No. 20. GRSP agreed to resume discussion on this agenda item at its May 2020 session.

GRSP-66-34 | UN R100: Proposal for the 03 series of amendments Proposal to transpose the electrical safety requirements of GTR 20 into UN R100 and align administrative provisions with Revision 3 of the 1958 Agreement. The proposal provides for a 2-3 year transitional period. The proposal also integrates the amendments to UN R100 provided in document GRSP/2019/17.

GRSP-66-35 | UN R100: Proposal for the 03 series of amendments (consolidated) Consolidated revision of UN R100 incorporating the proposal to transpose the electrical safety requirements of GTR 20 into UN R100 and align administrative provisions with Revision 3 of the 1958 Agreement. The proposal provides for a 2-3 year transitional period. The proposal also integrates the amendments to UN R100 provided in document GRSP/2019/17.

38. No new proposal was provided under this agenda item.

39. The expert from Germany introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2019/18 and referred to agenda item 3(b) (see paragraph 8 above): a clarification was proposed on the issue of pedestrian protection and variable suspensions. He added that since the vehicle height influenced the head-form test impact zone and the legform test, all possible vehicle heights up to a driving speed of 11.1 m/s (40 km/h) should be considered as relevant for impact with a pedestrian. GRSP acknowledged that the proposal affected both UN GTR No. 9 and UN Regulation No. 127 and agreed to defer discussion to its May 2020 session. At the same time, the expert from Germany was requested to devise transitional provisions to implement the proposed requirements.

GRSP/2019/18 | UN R127: Proposal for Supplement 2 the 00 series of amendments, Supplement 2 to the 01 series of amendments and Supplement 1 to the 02 series of amendments Proposal to ensure pedestrian protection across the vehicle height variations that may be produced by an active suspension system.

40. The expert from CLEPA introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2019/35 to clarify some requirements of the UN Regulation. He added that the same clarification should be introduced in all the other series of amendments including the original version: ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2019/32, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2019/33 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2019/34. The expert from Spain introduced GRSP-66-02, to extend the requirements of a minimum breaking load to the webbing straps of all categories of integral enhanced child restraint systems, not only i-Size. She also explained that the proposal would clarify that integral belted Enhanced Child Restraint Systems (ECRS) categories should explicitly require testing of rear or lateral impact. The expert from Japan introduced GRSP-66-10 to correct the table of the injury assessment criteria. Finally, GRSP adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2019/32, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2019/33, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2019/34, all as amended by (GRSP-66-10) Annex VIII and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2019/35, as amended by (GRSP-66-10 and GRSP-66-02, paras. 6.7.4.3. to 6.7.4.3.4. excluded) annex VIII to the session report. The secretariat was requested to submit ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2019/32 as Supplement 10 to the original series of amendments, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2019/33 as Supplement 7 to the 01 series of amendments, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2019/34 as Supplement 6 to the 02 series of amendments and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2019/35 as Supplement 4 to the 03 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 129, for consideration and vote at the June 2020 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1. Finally, agreed to resume discussion on a revised proposal (GRSP-66-02) tabled by the expert from Spain on minimum breaking load of the webbing straps (paras. 6.7.4.3. to 6.7.4.3.4.) as a new series of amendments, at its May 2020 session.

GRSP-66-02 | UN R129: Proposal for Supplement 2 to the 03 series of amendments Proposal to:<ul><li>Remove a residual reference in Annex 22 to ‘temporary’ requirements for belt-attached infant carrier modules;</li><li>Extend and adapt the minimum breaking load requirements to cover the webbing straps of all categories of integral enhanced child restraint systems (not only i-Size); and</li><li>Clarify that Integral Belted enhanced child restraint categories are required to undergo rear or lateral dynamic impact testing.</li></ul>

GRSP-66-10 | UN R129: Proposal for Corrigendum 4 to 00 Series, Corrigendum 1 to 01 Series, Corrigendum 1 to 02 Series, Corrigendum 2 to 03 Series of amendments Proposal to align UN R129 with the descriptions used in of UN R44 and UN R94 which refer to <b>resultant</b> head and chest accelerations.

GRSP/2019/32 | UN R129: Proposal for Supplement 10 the original series of amendments Proposal to update a reference with the new European Committee for Standardization (CEN) published EN 71-3:2019 on 10 April 2019 and to delete a cut-and-paste error in Annex 6, Appendix 2 taken from UN R44 referring to ECRS as in the "restricted" category which does not exist in UN R129.

GRSP/2019/33 | UN R129: Proposal for Supplement 7 to the 01 series of amendments Proposal to update a reference with the new European Committee for Standardization (CEN) published EN 71-3:2019 on 10 April 2019, to delete a cut-and-paste error in Annex 6, Appendix 2 taken from UN R44 referring to ECRS as in the “restricted” category which does not exist in UN R129, and to reconcile and consolidate various references to tolerances for the internal geometry assessment.

GRSP/2019/34 | UN R129: Proposal for Supplement 6 to the 02 series of amendments Proposal to clarify the requirements for the type approval category of booster seats over 135 cm, to update a reference with the new European Committee for Standardization (CEN) published EN 71-3:2019 on 10 April 2019, to delete a cut-and-paste error in Annex 6, Appendix 2 taken from UN R44 referring to ECRS as in the “restricted” category which does not exist in UN R129, and to reconcile and consolidate various references to tolerances for the internal geometry assessment.

GRSP/2019/35 | UN R129: Proposal for Supplement 4 to the 03 series of amendments Proposal<ul><li>to clarify the requirements for the type approval of booster seats in the over 135 cm category,</li><li>to update a reference with the new European Committee for Standardization (CEN) published EN 71-3:2019 on 10 April 2019,</li><li>to delete a cut-and-paste error in Annex 6, Appendix 2 taken from UN R44 referring to ECRS as in the “restricted” category which does not exist in UN R129,</li><li>to reconcile and consolidate various references to tolerances for the internal geometry assessment, and</li><li>to exclude the head acceleration criterion in certain cases of contact when testing booster cushions with the larger Q-dummies, in particular the Q10, due to dummy rebound over the back of the test bench during a frontal test.</li></ul>

41. GRSP agreed to defer discussion on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2019/19 and amendment GRSP-66-28 to its May 2020 session. The expert from the Netherlands also withdrew ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2019/36. The expert from CLEPA introduced three proposals : (a) to provide instructions to consumers in a digital form (GRSP-66-11), (b) on essential measurement information to be recorded in the type approval system (GRSP-66-12) and (c) to improve the procedure for assessment of the external dimensions of ECRS (GRSP-66-13). GRSP agreed to hold informal documents GRSP-66-11, GRSP-66-12 and GRSP-66-13 and wait for possible new documents at its May 2020 session.

GRSP-66-11 | UN R129: Supplement 4 to the 03 series, Supplement 7 to the 02 series, Supplement 8 to the 01 series, Supplement 11 to the original series of amendments Proposal to require manufacturers to provide users with bulk of the instructions in digital form and renumbers paragraphs.

GRSP-66-12 | UN R129: Supplement 4 to the 03 series of amendments Proposal to provide information on the essential measurement information that needs to be recorded in the Type Approval test report

GRSP-66-13 | UN R129: Supplement 4 to the 03 series of amendments - Type Approval test report - Dimensional measurement assessments Proposal to improve the repeatability and reproducibility of the assessment of the external dimensions of the ECRS. It does not change any current dimensional requirements relating to the sizes of the body of the ECRS, the support leg or the support leg foot.

GRSP-66-28 | UN R129: Proposal for Supplement 3 to 03 Series of amendments Proposal based on document GRSP/2019/19 to define the introduction of limit values for chest vertical acceleration of Q-dummies during dynamic testing of Enhanced Child Restraint Systems (ECRS).

GRSP/2019/19 | UN R129: Proposal for Supplement 3 the 03 series of amendments Proposal to introduce limit values for the chest vertical acceleration (Az) of Q dummies during dynamic testing of Enhanced Child Restraint Systems (ECRS) until such time as upper neck tension Force (Fz) and upper neck flexion moment (My) criteria can be established.

GRSP/2019/36 | UN R129: Proposal for Corrigenda to Supplement 5 to the 01 series and to Supplement 4 to the 02 series of amendments Proposal to specify the Q6 dummy in lieu of the Q3 with regard to integral ECRS testing and to add the Q3 to the already existing Q6 under the 02 series of amendments.

42. The expert from the Netherlands introduced a presentation (GRSP-66-40) on a proposal (GRSP-66-05), aimed to identify hydrogen-fuelled buses which would be consistent with already existing regulated identification for Liquid Petroleum Gas, Compressed Natural Gas and Liquid Natural Gas fuelled busses. GRSP agreed to defer discussion of this subject to its May 2020 session.

GRSP-66-05 | UN R134: Proposal for supplement 4 Proposal to establish labeling requirements for hydrogen-fueled buses consistent with that existing for LPG-, CNG-, and LNG-fueled buses.

GRSP-66-40 | UN R134: Labelling proposal Proposal to align UN R134 with UN R67 and UN R110 with regard to labelling requirements and to assist emergency services in determining appropriate responses in case of fire.

43. No new proposal was provided under this agenda item.

44. No new information was provided under this agenda item.

45. The expert from EC, on behalf of the task force (see paras. 32 and 34) introduced ECE/TRANS/GRSP/2019/37. GRSP adopted ECE/TRANS/GRSP/2019/37, not amended. The secretariat was requested to submit the proposal as Supplement 3 to the 01 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 137, for consideration and vote at the June 2020 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1.

GRSP/2019/37 | UN R137: Proposal for Supplement 3 to the 01 series of amendments Proposal from a drafting task force to:<ul><li>Align UN Regulations with the provisions of the revised General Safety Regulation of the European Union, thus, expand the scope of the UN Regulation No. 137,</li><li>Provide appropriate transitional provisions, and</li><li>Make minor adaptations and clarifications to the existing requirements.</li></ul>

46. The expert from Japan as per agenda items 15, 16 and 17 introduced a presentation (GRSP-66-29) to explain GRSP-66-36 on aligning UN Regulation No. 137 to the provisions of UN GTR No. 20. He added that his administration aimed to propose a new series of amendments with the chest deflection criterion limit of 34 mm of the female dummy in N1 vehicles not exceeding 2.8 tons. GRSP agreed to resume discussion on this agenda item to its May 2020 session, awaiting comments from its experts on GRSP-66-36.

GRSP-66-29 | UN R137: Japan position on a new series of amendments Japan's position on the alignment of UN R137 with GTR 20 on electric vehicle safety.

GRSP-66-36 | UN R137: Proposal for the 02 series of amendments Proposal to amend the requirements concerning post-crash electrical safety in the event of frontal collision. The proposal aligns post-crash electrical safety requirements with GTR 20 and aligns administrative provisions with Revision 3 of the 1958 Agreement. The amendments would not affect approvals for vehicles without high-voltage electric power trains.

47. The expert from IMMA introduced GRSP-66-20 to explain the three-step approach for harmonization of (passive) safety requirements of bodied, heavy quadricycles (L₇). He added that the L₇ category of vehicles was too broad and suggested that a clear definition be established in the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3). He explained that some L₇ category of vehicles are very “car-like” in that they are equipped with a body and certain car features. He stated that his organization supports the proposal to include bodied heavy passenger L₇-category vehicles into UN Regulation No. 137. However, he asked that as a first step, the existing, applicable legislation for bodied L₇ vehicles be harmonized worldwide (e.g. India, Republic of Korea, EU) to clarify key differences in the M1 category of vehicles. Finally, GRSP agreed to resume discussion on this subject at its May 2020 session.

GRSP-66-20 | Un R137: Three-step approach for Harmonisation of (passive) safety requirements under GRSP of bodied, heavy quadricycles (L7) Proposal for an approach to address the need for crash safety of car-like passenger quadricycles (L7) through UN Regulation No. 137. The proposal is to first to separate the passenger and goods L7 quadricycles and then harmonising the definition in Consolidated Resolution RE3.

48. No new information was provided under this agenda item.

49. The expert from EC, on behalf of the task force (see paras. 32, 34 and 45) introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2019/38 and amendment GRSP-66-04-Rev.1. The expert from EC clarified that an alternative test would be foreseen, though not specifically mentioned in the proposal: (a) American FMVSS, (b) CMVSS or (c) Korean KMVSS standard. He clarified that the proposed testing procedure could be considered as a “worst case”. He also urged the adoption of the proposal for mandatory application as from July 2022 because of its revision to the General Safety Regulation of the EU. The expert from OICA stated that the time pressure from EC was understandable, however he expressed concerns with the severity of the “alternative” test method in comparison to the basic needs of the 1958 Agreement and that the method therefore could not be called “equivalent”. He underlined that the goal of this alternative was to limit the number of tests to manufacturers, not to increase the severity. GRSP adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2019/38 as reproduced in Addendum 1 to this report and agreed to leave para. 2.8 of ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2019/38 in square brackets awaiting the outcome of EVS IWG or GRSP deliberations at its May 2020 session. The secretariat was requested to submit ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2019/38 as proposal for a new UN Regulation concerning the approval of vehicles with regard to fuel system integrity and safety of electric power train in the event of a rear-end collision, for consideration and vote at the June 2020 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1.

GRSP-66-04/Rev.1 | High voltage and fuel system safety: Amendment to document GRSP/2019/38 Updated proposal with comments.

GRSP/2019/38 | Proposal for a new UN Regulation concerning the approval of vehicles with regard to the safety of their High Voltage Systems and with regard to Fuel Integrity in a Rear-End collision Proposal for a new UN Regulation for the type approval of M₁ vehicles with a total permissible mass not exceeding 3,500 kg and of N₁ with regard to fuel integrity and safety of high voltage systems in case of a rear-end collision. This proposal aligns rear impact (UN R34) and electric vehicle safety (UN R100) requirements with the new EU General Safety Regulation and with GTR 20 on electric vehicle safety.

50. Discussion was concluded under agenda items 2, 3(a) and 5 (see paras. 6, 7 and 13).

51. The expert from Spain, on behalf of IWG on safer transport of children in buses and coaches informed GRSP about the progress of the IWG (GRSP-66-06). He introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2019/22, as the first progress report and terms of reference of IWG. The expert from the Russian Federation introduced GRSP-66-03, to inform GRSP about the provisions adopted by his country to protect children transported on buses. The expert from the United States of America reiterated his offer to share information on this subject. Finally, GRSP adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2019/22 and requested the secretariat to submit it to the March 2020 session of WP.29 for information and receive endorsement of ToR to allow the group to continue the work according to the schedule.

GRSP-66-03 | Buses for Carrying Children: Russian Requirements

GRSP-66-06 | Status Report of theSafer Transport of Children in Buses and Coaches (STCBC) informal group

GRSP/2019/22 | Bus child transport: Informal group report and terms of reference First progress report and terms of reference of the informal working group on safer transport of children on buses and coaches

52. The secretary of the Working Party on Automated/Autonomous and Connected Vehicles (GRVA) informed GRSP about the progress of work of his group. The representative of the United States of America reminded GRSP about the framework document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/34/Rev.1, endorsed by the World Forum, on priority topics for automated and connected vehicles. The expert from the United States of America reiterated that even though automated vehicles were different from conventional vehicles for many aspects, crashworthiness remained relevant and that the framework document would be implemented by related topics stemming from the activities of GRSP. The expert from Germany announced that a document showing passive safety priority topics would be presented at the May 2020 session of GRSP.

WP.29/2019/34/Rev.1 | Framework document on automated/autonomous vehicles

53. The secretariat introduced GRSP-66-43 to inform GRSP that the Inland Transport Committee (ITC), at its eighty-first session in 2019, had adopted the ITC strategy until 2030 and its contents. He also added that ITC invited its subsidiary bodies to follow-up and align their work with the strategy, and requested the secretariat to take the necessary actions to promote the implementation of the strategy (ECE/TRANS/288, paras. 15 (a), (c) and (g)).

GRSP-66-43 | ITC Strategy 2030 - Special focus: Draft ITC Recommendations for enhancing National Road Safety

54. In compliance with Rule 37 of the Rules of Procedure (TRANS/WP.29/690/Rev.1), GRSP called for the election of officers. The representatives of the contracting parties, present and voting, unanimously elected Mr. M. Koubek (United States of America) as Chair and Mr. H.G. Kim (Republic of Korea) as Vice-Chair for the sessions of GRSP scheduled in the year 2020.

55. No new information was provided under this agenda item.

56. No new information was provided under this agenda item.

57. The expert from Japan, on behalf of the IWVTA Ambassador of GRSP, informed GRSP about IWVTA IWG progress and introduced WP.29-179-08 on the proposed list of UN Regulations applicable to IWVTA Phase 2 (2018 – 2022). The expert from Finland introduced GRSP-66-18 to promote the Database for the Exchange of Type Approval (DETA), on using DETA, and information for competent authorities and manufacturers. GRSP was requested to provide feedback at its May 2020 session. GRSP also noted that WP.29 had encouraged GRs to review the application of the Unique Identifier (UI) and markings, and to provide guidance on how to proceed (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1149, para. 65) on the basis of:

• Option 1: Use UI and keep the installation marking and the information on the part.
• Option 2: Use UI only for the approval marking and provide open access to the communication document, which would also include the necessary installation marking.

GRSP agreed to resume discussion on this subject at its May 2020 session.

GRSP-66-18 | DETA - Database for the Exchange of Type Approval documentation IWG presentation promoting DETA and the use of it

WP.29-179-08 | IWVTA informal group: Report to WP.29 Proposed list of UN Regulations applicable to IWVTA Phase 2 (2018 – 2022).

58. The Secretary reported on the highlights of the 178th and 179th sessions of WP.29 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1147 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1149).

59. GRSP agreed to defer discussion on this subject to its next session. However, the expert from OICA, requested more time at the May 2020 session of GRSP to discuss the way forward on this important topic.

60. No new information was provided under this agenda item.

61. The expert from IC recalled the national law adopted by Italy to prevent this problem. He added that EuroNCAP would soon introduce protocols on this subject.

62. GRSP noted the request of WP.29 and of the Executive Committee of the 1998 Agreement to provide its priorities of work (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1149, para. 127). This had been listed in GRSP-66-39-Rev.5 which GRSP agreed to transmit to the secretariat of WP.29 as had been requested of all GR Chairs.

GRSP-66-39/Rev.5 | GRSP Work Priorities and Recurring Items

63. GRSP noted that Mr. J.W. Lee (Republic of Korea), Vice-Chair of GRSP, would no longer attend the sessions. His farewell letter was read by the expert from the Republic of Korea on his behalf (GRSP-66-42). GRSP commended the commitment of Mr. Lee as Vice-Chair of GRSP and his continued contributions during his years of participation in the sessions. GRSP wished Mr. Lee all the best in his future activities and recognized his commitment with a long applause.

GRSP-66-42 | Farewell letter of Mr. Jae-Wan Lee, GRSP Expert from Korea

64. GRSP also noted that Mr. H. Ammerlaan (the Netherlands) would retire and would no longer attend the sessions. GRSP acknowledged his commitment and continued contributions during his many years of participation in the sessions. GRSP wished Mr. Ammerlaan a long and happy retirement and recognized his commitments with a long applause.

65. The sixty-seventh session is scheduled to be held in Geneva from 11 May (2.30 p.m.) to 15 May (12.30 p.m.) 2020. GRSP noted that the deadline for the submission of official documents to the secretariat is 14 February 2020, twelve weeks prior to the session. Referring to GRSP-66-39-Rev.5 (see para. 61), GRSP agreed to the provisional agenda (GRSP-66-44).

GRSP-66-39/Rev.5 | GRSP Work Priorities and Recurring Items

GRSP-66-44 | Provisional agenda for the 67th (May 2020) GRSP session