5. GRSG also adopted the running order (GRSG-119-01) as proposed by the Chair.

71. Following detailed technical discussions, including comments from China, Netherlands, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the European Commission, AAPC and OICA, GRSG endorsed GRSG-119-02/Rev.1 and GRSG-119-03/Rev.1, and asked the IWG on EDR/DSSAD to continue in its activities with respect to further developing the content of those documents.

72. GRSG decided to hold an additional session in early January 2021, for the purpose of considering revised versions of documents GRSG-119-02/Rev.1 and GRSG-119-03/Rev.1, pending further consultations on the documents content within the IWG on EDR/DSSAS.

73. GRSG agreed to request WP.29/AC.2 to recommend to WP.29/AC.1 a deferral of the scheduled consideration of document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/100, Guidance on Event Data Recorder (EDR) Performance Elements Appropriate for Adoption in 1958 and 1998 Agreement Resolutions or Regulations, and document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/123, a proposal for a new UN Regulation on Event Data Recorder, to its March 2021 session, in order to allow further consultations on the documents content.

Proposal to amend the draft new UN Regulation on event data recorders.

71. Following detailed technical discussions, including comments from China, Netherlands, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the European Commission, AAPC and OICA, GRSG endorsed GRSG-119-02/Rev.1 and GRSG-119-03/Rev.1, and asked the IWG on EDR/DSSAD to continue in its activities with respect to further developing the content of those documents.

72. GRSG decided to hold an additional session in early January 2021, for the purpose of considering revised versions of documents GRSG-119-02/Rev.1 and GRSG-119-03/Rev.1, pending further consultations on the documents content within the IWG on EDR/DSSAS.

73. GRSG agreed to request WP.29/AC.2 to recommend to WP.29/AC.1 a deferral of the scheduled consideration of document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/100, Guidance on Event Data Recorder (EDR) Performance Elements Appropriate for Adoption in 1958 and 1998 Agreement Resolutions or Regulations, and document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/123, a proposal for a new UN Regulation on Event Data Recorder, to its March 2021 session, in order to allow further consultations on the documents content.

3. The Chair of GRSG introduced delegates with the special procedure for decisions at the informal meeting replacing the 119th session (GRSG-119-04), established as a result of international travel restrictions and limitations for personal meetings at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, which had been in force as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

32. The expert from the IWG VRU-Proxi introduced document GRSG-119-05, “Future Ideas for Regulation 151”, and document GRSG-119-06, containing suggestions for amending UN Regulation No. 151.

33. GRSG reviewed GRSG-119-06 and, upon a technical discussion and comments from experts from France, Germany, the European Commission and OICA, agreed to consider an updated version of the document at its April 2021 session.

32. The expert from the IWG VRU-Proxi introduced document GRSG-119-05, “Future Ideas for Regulation 151”, and document GRSG-119-06, containing suggestions for amending UN Regulation No. 151.

33. GRSG reviewed GRSG-119-06 and, upon a technical discussion and comments from experts from France, Germany, the European Commission and OICA, agreed to consider an updated version of the document at its April 2021 session.

Proposal to increase the safety of M₂ and M₃ vehicles in case of fire by improving their general construction with regard to evacuation time.

9. The expert from France, Chair of the IWG on BMFE introduced document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/19, a proposal to amend UN Regulation No. 107 and document GRSG-119-09 containing modifications to ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/19 related to alarm initiation based on a temperature reference, opening of all power-operated doors for emergency evacuation and provisions for ‘Safety Information Cards’.

10. The expert from OICA presented document GRSG-119-18, with suggested modifications to the transitional provisions contained in the proposal to amend UN Regulation No. 107 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/19).

13. GRSG adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/19, as amended by GRSG-119-09 and GRSG-119-18, and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/20, as amended by GRSG-119-19, the proposals for the 09 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 107, and agreed to submit them for consideration and vote at the March 2021 session of WP.29/AC.1. The secretariat was requested to merge the proposals into one unified document containing the 09 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 107, for consideration by WP.29/AC.1 at its March 2021 session.

Proposal to increase the safety of M₂ and M₃ vehicles in case of fire by improving requirements related to burning behaviour of materials used.

17. The expert from France, as Chair of the IWG on BMFE, introduced document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/21, a proposal to amend UN Regulation No. 118 and document GRSG-119-10, containing modifications to ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/19 related to the declaration of the adhesive agents that can be used without deterioration of the burning behaviour of the material.

18. The expert from OICA introduced document GRSG-119-22 containing suggested modifications to ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/21.

20. The expert from CLEPA presented document GRSG-119-31 containing further suggested modifications to ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/21.

21. GRSG adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/21, the proposal for amendments to UN Regulation No. 118, as amended by GRSG-119-10, GRSG-119-22 and GRSG-119-31 and agreed to submit it for consideration and vote at the March 2021 session of WP.29/AC.1.

UN R39 allows for odometer units in miles. This proposal would clarify requirements for systems that can switch the odometer units between kilometers and miles to ensure that only one unit of measurement for total distance is used at a time.

80. The expert from France introduced the proposal for an amendment to UN Regulation No. 39 (GRSP-119-12) on speedometer and odometer. GRSG considered the proposal and recommended its further development based on discussions among experts, requesting the secretariat to submit a revised version of the proposal as an official document for consideration at the April 2021 session of GRSG.

Proposal to clarify that parts made of plastic glazing are required to undergo the tests described in Annexes 6 to 8 of UN R118.

22. The expert from Spain introduced document GRSG-119-13, a proposal for amendments to UN Regulation No. 118. GRSG considered the informal document and requested its submission as an official document for consideration at the April 2021 session of GRSG.

2. The secretary of GRSG presented the guidelines for virtual meeting participation (GRSG-119-14).

Proposal to align UN R58 with EU Regulation 1230/2012 with regard to access ramps.

35. The expert from the Netherlands presented a proposal for an amendment of Part II and III of a type of rear underrun protective device (RUPD) pursuant to UN Regulation No. 58 (GRSG-119-15), addressing platform lift systems and access ramps in M, N1, N2 category vehicles.

36. GRSG decided to continue consideration of document GRSG-119-15 at the April 2021 meeting of the group, based on a revised version pending further consultations on its content.

Proposal to adapt to technological progress and align UN R110 with ISO 15500 and NGV 3.1.

44. The expert from the Netherlands introduced document GRSG-119-16, containing a proposal for amendments to UN Regulation No. 110, proposing the introduction of requirements related to the state-of-the-art test requirements and harmonization with ISO 15500 and NGV 3.1 components used in LNG/CNG systems.

45. GRSG considered document GRSG-119-16 and requested its submission as an official document for consideration at the April 2021 session of GRSG.

52. The expert from OICA introduced documents ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/25, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/26 (as amended by GRSG-119-17), ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/27, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/28, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/29 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/30, on new UN Regulations (on Devices Against Unauthorized Use, on Immobilizers, and on Vehicle Alarm Systems) and on amendments to UN Regulations Nos. 18, 97 and 116 related to the splitting of the existing regulation into three new UN Regulations and the subsequent administrative adjustments to the existing ones.

53. GRSG adopted the documents introduced by the expert from OICA and agreed to submit them for consideration and vote at the March 2021 session of WP.29/AC.1.

9. The expert from France, Chair of the IWG on BMFE introduced document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/19, a proposal to amend UN Regulation No. 107 and document GRSG-119-09 containing modifications to ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/19 related to alarm initiation based on a temperature reference, opening of all power-operated doors for emergency evacuation and provisions for ‘Safety Information Cards’.

10. The expert from OICA presented document GRSG-119-18, with suggested modifications to the transitional provisions contained in the proposal to amend UN Regulation No. 107 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/19).

13. GRSG adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/19, as amended by GRSG-119-09 and GRSG-119-18, and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/20, as amended by GRSG-119-19, the proposals for the 09 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 107, and agreed to submit them for consideration and vote at the March 2021 session of WP.29/AC.1. The secretariat was requested to merge the proposals into one unified document containing the 09 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 107, for consideration by WP.29/AC.1 at its March 2021 session.

11. The expert from Spain introduced document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/20, a proposal to amend UN Regulation No. 107 on provisions guaranteeing that vehicle remains stopped whilst lifts or ramps are being used.

12. The expert from OICA presented document GRSG-119-19 containing suggested modifications to ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/20.

13. GRSG adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/19, as amended by GRSG-119-09 and GRSG-119-18, and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/20, as amended by GRSG-119-19, the proposals for the 09 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 107, and agreed to submit them for consideration and vote at the March 2021 session of WP.29/AC.1. The secretariat was requested to merge the proposals into one unified document containing the 09 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 107, for consideration by WP.29/AC.1 at its March 2021 session.

Proposal to add provisions for excess flow valves (EFV) which can shut off fuel flow at the time of operation to specific components.

46. The expert from OICA introduced GRSG-119-21, a proposal for amendments to UN Regulation No. 110, related to the definition of “Excess flow valve” to differentiate between pressure-equalization type and shut-off type excess flow valves, and to CNG system requirements, as elaborated in GRSG-119-20.

47. Following detailed technical discussions, including comments from representatives from the Netherlands, Sweden and NGV Global, GRSG requested the submission of a revised version of GRSG-119-20, based on further consideration and discussions among interested stakeholders, as an official document for consideration at the April 2021 session of GRSG, inviting interested stakeholders to deliver their remarks and comments to OICA.

46. The expert from OICA introduced GRSG-119-21, a proposal for amendments to UN Regulation No. 110, related to the definition of “Excess flow valve” to differentiate between pressure-equalization type and shut-off type excess flow valves, and to CNG system requirements, as elaborated in GRSG-119-20.

47. Following detailed technical discussions, including comments from representatives from the Netherlands, Sweden and NGV Global, GRSG requested the submission of a revised version of GRSG-119-20, based on further consideration and discussions among interested stakeholders, as an official document for consideration at the April 2021 session of GRSG, inviting interested stakeholders to deliver their remarks and comments to OICA.

17. The expert from France, as Chair of the IWG on BMFE, introduced document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/21, a proposal to amend UN Regulation No. 118 and document GRSG-119-10, containing modifications to ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/19 related to the declaration of the adhesive agents that can be used without deterioration of the burning behaviour of the material.

18. The expert from OICA introduced document GRSG-119-22 containing suggested modifications to ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/21.

20. The expert from CLEPA presented document GRSG-119-31 containing further suggested modifications to ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/21.

21. GRSG adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/21, the proposal for amendments to UN Regulation No. 118, as amended by GRSG-119-10, GRSG-119-22 and GRSG-119-31 and agreed to submit it for consideration and vote at the March 2021 session of WP.29/AC.1.

54. The expert from the European Commission recalled discussions by GRSG experts under the agenda item 11 at the 118th session of GRSG (see: ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/98), which resulted in the deferral of consideration of the proposal for Supplement 2 to the 01 series of amendments to Regulation No. 125 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/11) and of document GRSG-118-26 amending the official proposal, to the current session of GRSG. The objective of the proposal was to extend the scope of the UN Regulation No. 125 to allow for the possibility to apply field of vision prescriptions to N1 category vehicles.

55. The expert of OICA introduced the updated proposal for Supplement 2 to the 01 series of amendments to Regulation No. 125 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/31 (based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/11 as amended by GRSG-118-26)), and document GRSG-119-23 amending the proposal.

56. Following detailed technical discussions, including further comments from experts from Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the European Commission and OICA, GRSG decided to defer considerations related to amendments to UN Regulation No. 125, based on a revised text of ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/31 and incorporating GRSG-119-23, to its April 2021 session.

61. The expert from OICA introduced GRSG-119-24, amending the proposal for amendments to the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/14).

62. The expert from CLEPA supported the proposal of OICA to delete paragraph 1.17 and the experts from Japan, Germany and the Netherlands supported the proposal of OICA to delete paragraph 2.10 proposed in ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/14.

63. GRSG decided to defer considerations related to amendments to R.E.3 to its April 2021 session. Towards that end, the secretariat was requested to prepare a revised and consolidated version, based on revised and supplemented texts of document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/14, as amended by GRSG-119-24, and in alignment with the amendments to R.E.3 adopted by WP.29 at its June 2020 session, for consideration at the April 2021 session of GRSG.

40. The expert from Italy introduced a proposal for amendments to UN Regulation No. 67 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/9), to add a new profile – as defined by ISO 19825:2018 – of a new LPG filling unit denominated «J15» (together with the new denomination as «K15» of the existing “Euro connector”), therein updating the Regulation to allow the use of this new connector, the same way as the existing ones, as described detail in GRSG-119-25.

41. GRSG adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/09, the proposal for amendments to UN Regulation No. 67, and agreed to submit it for consideration and vote at the March 2021 session of WP.29/AC.1.

31. The expert from Italy introduced a proposal for amendments to UN Regulation No. 46 (GRSG-119-26) on amendments of definitions to cover ‘free form’ mirrors. GRSG adopted the official proposal (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/6) and agreed to submit it for consideration and vote at the March 2021 session of WP.29/AC, as supplement 9.

69. The expert from Netherlands, Co-Chair of IWG on Event Data Recorder (EDR) / Data Storage Systems for Automated Driving (DSSAD) introduced GRSG-119-27 containing a status report of the activities of IWG. He reported on activities between July and September 2020, which included two sessions of the IWG on EDR/DSSAD, three session of the Sub-Group on EDR, and eight sessions of Task-Forces on definitions, ‘overwriting’ specifications and data elements, as well as the progress achieved.

70. GRSG recommended the IWG on EDR/DSSAD to request the extension of its mandate at the WP.29 November 2020 session.

50. The expert from OICA informed GRSG about the progress of work and discussions that had taken place at meetings of the Task Force on Key Definition (GRSG-119-28), related to the definition and other aspects of “Digital Key”. She explained the need to further develop the proposal for amendments to UN Regulation No. 116 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/24), as there was still a need to reach consensus on several open matters, as listed in GRSG-119-28. In this respect, the aim of the Task Force was to submit a revision of the official document (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/24) to the April 2021 session of GRSG. She invited delegates to submit proposals and comments to the Task Force.

51. GRSG decided to continue consideration of document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/24, concerning the definition of keys, on the basis of a revised proposal, at its April 2021 session.

4. GRSG considered and adopted the proposed agenda (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/18, Add.1 and Rev.1) for the 119th session, in its Rev.1 version, which contains modifications to the initially envisaged and agreed upon agenda that were imposed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, as contained in its consolidated version (GRSG-119-29 and Rev.1).

23. The expert from the Republic of Korea, Chair of IWG on Panoramic Sunroof Glazing (PSG), and the expert from Germany, Secretary of the IWG on PSG, introduced document GRSG-119-30, which contained a report on activities of the IWG since May 2015 until expiry of its mandate in April 2020. The activities of the IWG on PSG concluded with the development of a draft new Mutual Resolution No. [4] (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/3), which was developed to address the risk of breakage of panoramic sunroof glazing during normal usage in vehicles and to seek solutions.

24. The expert from German, Secretary of the IWG on PSG, introduced the proposal for a new Mutual Resolution No. [4] (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/3), which sets limits for the ceramic printed design area of panoramic sunroof glazing.

25. GRSG endorsed ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/3, the proposal for a draft Mutual Resolution No. [4] and agreed to submit it for consideration and vote to WP.29 and WP.29/AC.3 at their March 2021 sessions.

26. GRSG thanked the participants of the IWG on PSG for the work carried out throughout the groups mandate. The Chair of the IWG on PSG thanked, the Co-Chair, the Secretary as well as all experts who took part in the work of the group and congratulated on the milestones achieved.

17. The expert from France, as Chair of the IWG on BMFE, introduced document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/21, a proposal to amend UN Regulation No. 118 and document GRSG-119-10, containing modifications to ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/19 related to the declaration of the adhesive agents that can be used without deterioration of the burning behaviour of the material.

18. The expert from OICA introduced document GRSG-119-22 containing suggested modifications to ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/21.

20. The expert from CLEPA presented document GRSG-119-31 containing further suggested modifications to ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/21.

21. GRSG adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/21, the proposal for amendments to UN Regulation No. 118, as amended by GRSG-119-10, GRSG-119-22 and GRSG-119-31 and agreed to submit it for consideration and vote at the March 2021 session of WP.29/AC.1.

37. The expert from the Russian Federation introduced the draft proposal for Supplement 11 to the 02 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 66 (GRSP-119-32), and the background of its development.

38. GRSG considered the proposal for amendments to UN Regulation No. 66 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/22) and, upon technical discussion and comments from experts from Belgium, Japan, Italy, the European Commission and OICA, decided to reconsider the proposal at its April 2021 session, on the basis of an updated draft.

39. The expert from the Russian Federation invited experts to deliver their comments to the proposal for amendments to UN Regulation No. 66 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/22) to sergey.maslennikov@nami.ru.

59. The expert from OICA, secretary of the GRSG Task Force on Forward Vision Assistance (TF-FVA) introduced GRSG with to the proceedings of the Kick-off Meeting of the TF-FVA (GRSG-119-33), which took place in September 2020 and was chaired by the expert from the Netherlands. He invited interested delegates to contact him if they would like to take part in the activities of the TF-FVA.

81. The secretariat introduced the activities regarding the update of the UNECE Road Map on Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS). Following decision No. 18 of the Inland Transport Committee, at its eighty-second session in February 2020, the secretariat was requested to, in cooperation with ITC subsidiary working parties, initiate activities to prepare a revision of the ECE Road Map on Intelligent Transport Systems. As a first step, the secretariat to the World Forum on Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29) held a meeting with the Co-chairs of the Informal Working Group on Intelligent Transport Systems, which operates under the World Forum, to define the necessary actions to implement decision No. 18 of the ITC. The Co-Chairs provided input for a first draft revision of the ITS Road Map after which consultations among ITC working parties and subsidiary bodies were launched. Namely, the document and revision process had been presented to all ITC working parties and subsidiary bodies as they held their sessions during summer and autumn of 2020. The proposed system for updating the ITS Roadmap was to use an online platform, Google docs, through which interested parties could access the document and work on it in a collaborative manner. The draft document, as downloaded from Google docs on 9 October 2020, was accessible through the link listed on the first page of GRSG-119-34. The secretariat invited interested stakeholders to provide their contributions to the revision process through Google docs. The aim was to have a draft revised ITS Roadmap ready for presentation to the November 2020 session of the Inland Transport Committee (ITC) Bureau, as a leadup to tabling it at the ITC session in February 2021.

The IWG on PSG proposes the text of Mutual Resolution 4. It contains the provisions and harmonized test procedures for the maximum measurement of Ceramic Printed Area (CPA) of each single toughened safety glass pane of a Panoramic Sunroof Glazing, which is touchable from inside the passenger area.

23. The expert from the Republic of Korea, Chair of IWG on Panoramic Sunroof Glazing (PSG), and the expert from Germany, Secretary of the IWG on PSG, introduced document GRSG-119-30, which contained a report on activities of the IWG since May 2015 until expiry of its mandate in April 2020. The activities of the IWG on PSG concluded with the development of a draft new Mutual Resolution No. [4] (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/3), which was developed to address the risk of breakage of panoramic sunroof glazing during normal usage in vehicles and to seek solutions.

24. The expert from German, Secretary of the IWG on PSG, introduced the proposal for a new Mutual Resolution No. [4] (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/3), which sets limits for the ceramic printed design area of panoramic sunroof glazing.

25. GRSG endorsed ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/3, the proposal for a draft Mutual Resolution No. [4] and agreed to submit it for consideration and vote to WP.29 and WP.29/AC.3 at their March 2021 sessions.

26. GRSG thanked the participants of the IWG on PSG for the work carried out throughout the groups mandate. The Chair of the IWG on PSG thanked, the Co-Chair, the Secretary as well as all experts who took part in the work of the group and congratulated on the milestones achieved.

160. The representative of the Republic of Korea reported on the progress activities of IWG on Panoramic Sunroof Glazing (PSG), stating that the IWG had completed work on a new Mutual Resolution No. [4]. The document had been adopted at the October 2020 session of GRSG (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/3) and would be submitted for consideration and adoption at the March 2021 session of WP.29. He thanked, on the behalf or the Chair of the IWG on PSG, all members who participated actively in the IWG.

4. GRSG considered and adopted the proposed agenda (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/18, Add.1 and Rev.1) for the 119th session, in its Rev.1 version, which contains modifications to the initially envisaged and agreed upon agenda that were imposed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, as contained in its consolidated version (GRSG-119-29 and Rev.1).

4. GRSG considered and adopted the proposed agenda (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/18, Add.1 and Rev.1) for the 119th session, in its Rev.1 version, which contains modifications to the initially envisaged and agreed upon agenda that were imposed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, as contained in its consolidated version (GRSG-119-29 and Rev.1).

Proposal to introduce provisions for alarm initiation based on a reference temperature, to amend provisions on the opening of all power-operated doors, and to improve safety instructions.

9. The expert from France, Chair of the IWG on BMFE introduced document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/19, a proposal to amend UN Regulation No. 107 and document GRSG-119-09 containing modifications to ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/19 related to alarm initiation based on a temperature reference, opening of all power-operated doors for emergency evacuation and provisions for ‘Safety Information Cards’.

10. The expert from OICA presented document GRSG-119-18, with suggested modifications to the transitional provisions contained in the proposal to amend UN Regulation No. 107 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/19).

13. GRSG adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/19, as amended by GRSG-119-09 and GRSG-119-18, and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/20, as amended by GRSG-119-19, the proposals for the 09 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 107, and agreed to submit them for consideration and vote at the March 2021 session of WP.29/AC.1. The secretariat was requested to merge the proposals into one unified document containing the 09 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 107, for consideration by WP.29/AC.1 at its March 2021 session.

Proposal to ensure that the vehicle remains stopped while lifts or ramps are being used.

11. The expert from Spain introduced document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/20, a proposal to amend UN Regulation No. 107 on provisions guaranteeing that vehicle remains stopped whilst lifts or ramps are being used.

12. The expert from OICA presented document GRSG-119-19 containing suggested modifications to ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/20.

13. GRSG adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/19, as amended by GRSG-119-09 and GRSG-119-18, and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/20, as amended by GRSG-119-19, the proposals for the 09 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 107, and agreed to submit them for consideration and vote at the March 2021 session of WP.29/AC.1. The secretariat was requested to merge the proposals into one unified document containing the 09 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 107, for consideration by WP.29/AC.1 at its March 2021 session.

Proposal to clarify that adhesive agents should not exacerbate the burning behavior of materials or components. The manufacturer should list the adhesives used in construction.

17. The expert from France, as Chair of the IWG on BMFE, introduced document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/21, a proposal to amend UN Regulation No. 118 and document GRSG-119-10, containing modifications to ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/19 related to the declaration of the adhesive agents that can be used without deterioration of the burning behaviour of the material.

18. The expert from OICA introduced document GRSG-119-22 containing suggested modifications to ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/21.

20. The expert from CLEPA presented document GRSG-119-31 containing further suggested modifications to ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/21.

21. GRSG adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/21, the proposal for amendments to UN Regulation No. 118, as amended by GRSG-119-10, GRSG-119-22 and GRSG-119-31 and agreed to submit it for consideration and vote at the March 2021 session of WP.29/AC.1.

Proposal to clarify the verification procedures after the strength test. The proposal addresses destruction of seat mounts, injury-causing objects entering the residual space and moving within it, and emergency hatches.

37. The expert from the Russian Federation introduced the draft proposal for Supplement 11 to the 02 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 66 (GRSP-119-32), and the background of its development.

38. GRSG considered the proposal for amendments to UN Regulation No. 66 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/22) and, upon technical discussion and comments from experts from Belgium, Japan, Italy, the European Commission and OICA, decided to reconsider the proposal at its April 2021 session, on the basis of an updated draft.

39. The expert from the Russian Federation invited experts to deliver their comments to the proposal for amendments to UN Regulation No. 66 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/22) to sergey.maslennikov@nami.ru.

Proposal to amend the transitional provisions of UN Regulation No. 67 and clarify the validity of type approvals according 01 series of this regulation for components not affected by modifications introduced by 02 series of amendments.

42. The expert from Liquid Gas Europe introduced the proposal for amending UN Regulation No. 67 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/23). He highlighted a correction that was required in the title of the document, which when modified should read: Proposal for Supplement 03 to the 02 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 67 (LPG vehicles).

43. GRSG adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/23, proposal for amendment to UN Regulation No. 67, as amended during the session, and agreed to submit it for consideration and vote at the March 2021 session of WP.29/AC.1.

Proposal to amend the definition of keys that take account of innovative vehicle alarm systems, such as silent alarm or door-unlocking using smart phone, if available.

50. The expert from OICA informed GRSG about the progress of work and discussions that had taken place at meetings of the Task Force on Key Definition (GRSG-119-28), related to the definition and other aspects of “Digital Key”. She explained the need to further develop the proposal for amendments to UN Regulation No. 116 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/24), as there was still a need to reach consensus on several open matters, as listed in GRSG-119-28. In this respect, the aim of the Task Force was to submit a revision of the official document (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/24) to the April 2021 session of GRSG. She invited delegates to submit proposals and comments to the Task Force.

51. GRSG decided to continue consideration of document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/24, concerning the definition of keys, on the basis of a revised proposal, at its April 2021 session.

Proposal to establish a new UN Regulation dedicated to the approval of the fitting of devices against unauthorized use, and of vehicles equipped with devices against unauthorized use, pursuant to splitting UN R116 into three separate regulations.

52. The expert from OICA introduced documents ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/25, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/26 (as amended by GRSG-119-17), ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/27, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/28, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/29 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/30, on new UN Regulations (on Devices Against Unauthorized Use, on Immobilizers, and on Vehicle Alarm Systems) and on amendments to UN Regulations Nos. 18, 97 and 116 related to the splitting of the existing regulation into three new UN Regulations and the subsequent administrative adjustments to the existing ones.

53. GRSG adopted the documents introduced by the expert from OICA and agreed to submit them for consideration and vote at the March 2021 session of WP.29/AC.1.

Proposal to create a new UN Regulation on uniform technical prescriptions concerning approval of immobilizers and approval of a vehicle with regard to its immobilizer, pursuant to splitting UN R116 into three separate regulations.

52. The expert from OICA introduced documents ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/25, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/26 (as amended by GRSG-119-17), ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/27, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/28, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/29 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/30, on new UN Regulations (on Devices Against Unauthorized Use, on Immobilizers, and on Vehicle Alarm Systems) and on amendments to UN Regulations Nos. 18, 97 and 116 related to the splitting of the existing regulation into three new UN Regulations and the subsequent administrative adjustments to the existing ones.

53. GRSG adopted the documents introduced by the expert from OICA and agreed to submit them for consideration and vote at the March 2021 session of WP.29/AC.1.

Proposal to create a new UN Regulation on uniform provisions concerning the approval of a vehicle alarm system and approval of a vehicle with regard to its vehicle alarm system, pursuant to splitting the UN R116 into three separate regulations.

52. The expert from OICA introduced documents ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/25, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/26 (as amended by GRSG-119-17), ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/27, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/28, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/29 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/30, on new UN Regulations (on Devices Against Unauthorized Use, on Immobilizers, and on Vehicle Alarm Systems) and on amendments to UN Regulations Nos. 18, 97 and 116 related to the splitting of the existing regulation into three new UN Regulations and the subsequent administrative adjustments to the existing ones.

53. GRSG adopted the documents introduced by the expert from OICA and agreed to submit them for consideration and vote at the March 2021 session of WP.29/AC.1.

Proposal to ensure the recognition of approvals according to the new regulations created pursuant to the splitting of UN R116 into three new UN Regulations.

52. The expert from OICA introduced documents ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/25, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/26 (as amended by GRSG-119-17), ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/27, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/28, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/29 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/30, on new UN Regulations (on Devices Against Unauthorized Use, on Immobilizers, and on Vehicle Alarm Systems) and on amendments to UN Regulations Nos. 18, 97 and 116 related to the splitting of the existing regulation into three new UN Regulations and the subsequent administrative adjustments to the existing ones.

53. GRSG adopted the documents introduced by the expert from OICA and agreed to submit them for consideration and vote at the March 2021 session of WP.29/AC.1.

Proposal to ensure the recognition of the approvals according to the new regulations created by splitting UN R116 into three separate regulations.

52. The expert from OICA introduced documents ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/25, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/26 (as amended by GRSG-119-17), ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/27, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/28, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/29 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/30, on new UN Regulations (on Devices Against Unauthorized Use, on Immobilizers, and on Vehicle Alarm Systems) and on amendments to UN Regulations Nos. 18, 97 and 116 related to the splitting of the existing regulation into three new UN Regulations and the subsequent administrative adjustments to the existing ones.

53. GRSG adopted the documents introduced by the expert from OICA and agreed to submit them for consideration and vote at the March 2021 session of WP.29/AC.1.

Proposal to ensure the recognition of the approvals according to the new regulations created from splitting UN R116 into three separate regulations.

52. The expert from OICA introduced documents ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/25, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/26 (as amended by GRSG-119-17), ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/27, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/28, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/29 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/30, on new UN Regulations (on Devices Against Unauthorized Use, on Immobilizers, and on Vehicle Alarm Systems) and on amendments to UN Regulations Nos. 18, 97 and 116 related to the splitting of the existing regulation into three new UN Regulations and the subsequent administrative adjustments to the existing ones.

53. GRSG adopted the documents introduced by the expert from OICA and agreed to submit them for consideration and vote at the March 2021 session of WP.29/AC.1.

Proposal to amend GRSG/2020/11 to exempt foldable/adjustable partitioning systems.

54. The expert from the European Commission recalled discussions by GRSG experts under the agenda item 11 at the 118th session of GRSG (see: ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/98), which resulted in the deferral of consideration of the proposal for Supplement 2 to the 01 series of amendments to Regulation No. 125 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/11) and of document GRSG-118-26 amending the official proposal, to the current session of GRSG. The objective of the proposal was to extend the scope of the UN Regulation No. 125 to allow for the possibility to apply field of vision prescriptions to N1 category vehicles.

55. The expert of OICA introduced the updated proposal for Supplement 2 to the 01 series of amendments to Regulation No. 125 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/31 (based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/11 as amended by GRSG-118-26)), and document GRSG-119-23 amending the proposal.

56. Following detailed technical discussions, including further comments from experts from Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the European Commission and OICA, GRSG decided to defer considerations related to amendments to UN Regulation No. 125, based on a revised text of ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/31 and incorporating GRSG-119-23, to its April 2021 session.

Proposal to extend specifications for defrosting/demisting conductors outside zone A where applicable.

57. The expert from France presented the proposal for Supplement 3 to the 01 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 125 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/32), containing proposed amendments to UN Regulation No. 125 concerning specifications for defrosting/demisting conductors also outside zone A.

58. GRSG adopted document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/32, and agreed to submit it for consideration and vote at the March 2021 session of WP.29/AC.1.

Proposal to introduce the definition of “bodied quadricycles” of Category L7.

64. The expert from IMMA introduced document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/33, containing a proposal for amendments R.E.3, with the objective to differentiate bodied quadricycles from the wide variety of vehicles of Category L7 covered by the definition in paragraph 2.1.7. of R.E.3, in view of enhancing the passive safety of bodied heavy quadricycles for the transport of passengers.

65. The expert from the Republic of Korea welcomed the proposal from IMMA and expressed support for the L7 vehicle category specification, and the safety requirements stepwise approach, as proposed. The expert expressed concerns regarding the dimension criteria of L7 vehicle category. He recalled that, according to UN Regulations, category M1 vehicles are defined as vehicles used for the carriage of passengers, comprising not more than eight seats in addition to the driver’s seat, and regardless of length, width and height. The expert explained that in the Republic of Korea, passenger vehicles are classified as small, medium and large size vehicles, according to the engine displacements, length, width and height. Additionally, he continued, L7 vehicle weight and battery weight, and power rates, are also relevant for vehicle classification in the Republic of Korea. Therefore, in some cases, the L7 vehicle dimensions as proposed in the draft amendments to R.E.3, as a result of which motorcycles may be larger than small size passenger motor vehicles, may cause confusion in terms of classifications as defined in the Republic of Korea. He explained that existing regulations on the classification of vehicles in the Republic of Korea are referenced in numerous laws and that their amending would have complex implications. He concluded by emphasizing that the Republic of Korea does not oppose the proposal from IMMA, but that implementing the specification of L7 vehicle category, as proposed in ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/33, would be difficult in the market of the Republic of Korea.

66. The expert from Japan also expressed concern regarding the content of the proposal for amendments to R.E.3, in particular with regard to the proposed maximum speed of category L7 vehicles with an enclosed driving and passenger compartment accessible via maximum three sides, as it exceeded the maximum speed defined in several countries’ national legislations.

67. The expert from IMMA emphasized that the proposal contained in ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/33 relates to the defining a specific group within the existing definition of L7, stating that the definition of L7 itself is not modified in the proposal. He stated that the proposal for dimensions and maximum speed was seen as an overarching framework, without intention to modify national and regional classification criteria, but rather to facilitate such requirements at regional level.

68. Based on the requests from Japan and the Republic of Korea, GRSG decided to continue consideration of ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/33, on amendments to the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3), at its April 2021 session, and invited delegations to clarify their positions on this matter.