52. The World Forum approved the report of the Chair of GRSG on its 118th session (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/97).

79. The GRSG Chair reported on the results achieved during the 118th and 119th session of GRSG (for more details see the report of the session ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/97 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/98).

22. AC.2 took note of the communication from the UNECE Executive Secretary sent to Permanent Representatives of UNECE member States containing an update on the operational arrangements in place at the UNECE in response to combined impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, financial constrains triggered by the liquidity crisis facing the UN Organization, and the ongoing renovation work at the Palais des Nations (Strategic Heritage Plan (SHP)) on the conduct of business and mandate delivery. AC.2 considered the revised calendar of sessions for 2020 (WP.29-179-02/Rev.3), and the proposed calendar of sessions for 2021 (WP.29-182-02), taking note that the 2020 calendar had been impacted and that the 2021 calendar may need to be revised in light of circumstances described in the communication from the UNECE Executive Secretary. Following discussions, AC.2 decided to recommend to WP.29 that GRVA would hold one additional session on 14-16 December 2020 and one additional session in 2021, to take place in late May or early June. AC.2 recommended that WP.29 endorse a communication addressed to the UNECE Executive Secretary, requesting priority access to resources necessary for the conduct of business and mandate delivery of WP.29 during the ongoing crises.

21. AC.2 recommended WP.29 to consider updating the expiry date of mandates of WP.29 subsidiary Informal Working Groups (IWG) listed in Informal Document WP.29-182-01.

22. AC.2 took note of the communication from the UNECE Executive Secretary sent to Permanent Representatives of UNECE member States containing an update on the operational arrangements in place at the UNECE in response to combined impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, financial constrains triggered by the liquidity crisis facing the UN Organization, and the ongoing renovation work at the Palais des Nations (Strategic Heritage Plan (SHP)) on the conduct of business and mandate delivery. AC.2 considered the revised calendar of sessions for 2020 (WP.29-179-02/Rev.3), and the proposed calendar of sessions for 2021 (WP.29-182-02), taking note that the 2020 calendar had been impacted and that the 2021 calendar may need to be revised in light of circumstances described in the communication from the UNECE Executive Secretary. Following discussions, AC.2 decided to recommend to WP.29 that GRVA would hold one additional session on 14-16 December 2020 and one additional session in 2021, to take place in late May or early June. AC.2 recommended that WP.29 endorse a communication addressed to the UNECE Executive Secretary, requesting priority access to resources necessary for the conduct of business and mandate delivery of WP.29 during the ongoing crises.

15. WP.29 adopted the annotated provisional agenda (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1154/Rev.1, WP.29-182-04) and the running order of the 182nd session (WP.29-182-03/Rev.1).

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

15. WP.29 adopted the annotated provisional agenda (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1154/Rev.1, WP.29-182-04) and the running order of the 182nd session (WP.29-182-03/Rev.1).

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

77. WP.29 endorsed informal documents WP.29-182-05 and WP.29-182-06. WP.29 requested the secretariat to issue them with an official symbol for the March 2021 session of WP.29.

77. WP.29 endorsed informal documents WP.29-182-05 and WP.29-182-06. WP.29 requested the secretariat to issue them with an official symbol for the March 2021 session of WP.29.

96. The representative from Germany, Chair of the IWG on DETA, updated the World Forum concerning the work of the IWG at its thirty-ninth session, held on 04 November 2020. He proposed that WP.29 consider and endorse the Guidelines for the use of DETA with regard to the exchange of information on Cyber Security (WP.29-182-07)

97. WP.29 endorsed informal document WP.29-182-07.

98. The Secretary updated WP.29 on the situation for hosting DETA at UNECE recalling the blocking of regular budget funding at the Administrative and Budget Committee (Fifth Committee) of the UN General Assembly. He proposed to seek alternative funding possibilities in close cooperation with interested Contracting Parties and stakeholders.

99. WP.29 noted that the development of additional functionalities, Unique Identifier, UI, and Declaration of Conformity, DoC, funded by private sector stakeholders was blocked due to contractual issues. OICA, CLEPA, ETRTO and CITA confirmed their continued availability to fund these developments but asked for support from UNECE to overcome contracting issues as soon as possible; OICA referred to the WHDC (World Harmonised Driving Cycle for heavy duty vehicles) which included, some 20 years ago, a test programme funded by industry and suggested that it could be useful to review the contracting procedures that were used at that time.

Proposal for special rules of procedure for the session in light of the health and travel restrictions imposed in response to the COVID19 pandemic.

124. The secretariat presented WP.29-182-09, the Inland Transport Committee and Road Safety Progress Report of the ECE Road Safety Action Plan 2011-2020. WP.29 took note of the document and extended its support to activities and achievements described. WP.29 noted the great extent of WP.29 work contribution in enhancing road-safety and that the document would be presented at the 2021 session of the Inland Transport Committee. Finally, the World Forum requested that a similar document would be performed by the secretariat for the next decade of action proclaimed by the General Assembly Resolution (A/74/L.86) for the period 2021-2030.

135. AC.3 noted the information, as of 3 November 2020, on the status of the Agreement of the Global Registry and of the Compendium of Candidates (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1073/Rev.28), the status of the priorities of the 1998 Agreement (based on WP.29-182-10 as reproduced in Annex IV to this report) and items on which the exchange of views should continue. AC.3 noted that notifications and the mandatory reports on the transposition process through their Permanent Missions in Geneva to the secretariat, are publicly accessible. AC.3 recalled its agreement to always send the above-mentioned reports and notifications through their Permanent Missions in Geneva and directly to the secretariat (email: edoardo.gianotti@un.org) to ensure updating of the status document, which is the monitoring tool of the agreement. AC.3 noted that since March 2020, no status reports or final notifications were submitted. Therefore, AC.3 warmly reiterated its request to its Contracting Parties to send the above-mentioned status report and notifications as one of the main obligations of the 1998 Agreement. Moreover, it was noted that this action would imply that representatives would provide the secretariat with the coordinates of their corresponding focal points to the agreement, appointed in their capitals to draft the reports and notifications to keep them informed in the exchange of information through the above-mentioned website.

Proposal from the informal working group on the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval (IWVTA) system.

92. The Chair of the IWG on IWVTA presented the proposal for amendments (WP.29-182-11) to the General Guidelines for United Nations regulatory procedures and transitional provisions in UN Regulations (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1044/Rev.2).

93. WP.29 endorsed WP.29-182-11 and requested the secretariat to issue a new Revision 3 of the General Guidelines for United Nations regulatory procedures and transitional provisions in UN Regulations, based on WP.29-182-11, for consideration and vote at its March 2021 session.

27. AC.2 took note of the draft update of the UNECE Road Map on Intelligent Transport Systems (WP.29-182-12), and recommended that WP.29 consider endorsing the document, and submitting it to the ITC Bureau November 2020 session for consideration.

Proposal from the informal working group on Periodical Technical Inspections to replace “visual” by “visible” with regard to the observation of excessive smoke emissions.

121. The World Forum approved the two documents amending Resolution R.E.6 on requirements for testing equipment, for skills and training of inspectors and for supervision of test centres.

Report to 182nd WP.29 session from the 39th IWG on DETA meeting.

96. The representative from Germany, Chair of the IWG on DETA, updated the World Forum concerning the work of the IWG at its thirty-ninth session, held on 04 November 2020. He proposed that WP.29 consider and endorse the Guidelines for the use of DETA with regard to the exchange of information on Cyber Security (WP.29-182-07)

97. WP.29 endorsed informal document WP.29-182-07.

98. The Secretary updated WP.29 on the situation for hosting DETA at UNECE recalling the blocking of regular budget funding at the Administrative and Budget Committee (Fifth Committee) of the UN General Assembly. He proposed to seek alternative funding possibilities in close cooperation with interested Contracting Parties and stakeholders.

99. WP.29 noted that the development of additional functionalities, Unique Identifier, UI, and Declaration of Conformity, DoC, funded by private sector stakeholders was blocked due to contractual issues. OICA, CLEPA, ETRTO and CITA confirmed their continued availability to fund these developments but asked for support from UNECE to overcome contracting issues as soon as possible; OICA referred to the WHDC (World Harmonised Driving Cycle for heavy duty vehicles) which included, some 20 years ago, a test programme funded by industry and suggested that it could be useful to review the contracting procedures that were used at that time.

38. WP.29 took note of the communication from the UNECE Executive Secretary sent to Permanent Representatives of UNECE member States containing an update on the operational arrangements in place at the UNECE in response to combined impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, financial constrains triggered by the liquidity crisis facing the UN Organization, and the ongoing renovation work at the Palais des Nations (Strategic Heritage Plan (SHP) on the conduct of business and mandate delivery (WP.29-182-15).

45. WP.29 considered informal document WP.29-182-16, the progress in the implementation of the ITC Strategy by WP.29 and GRs, and endorsed it for submission to the ITC Bureau November 2020 session for consideration.

35. GRSP noted WP.29-182-16, distributed at the November 2020 session of WP.29, mapping the implementation of Inland Transport Committee strategy by WP.29 and its subsidiary body.

35. The Secretary of WP.29 presented the revised programme of work with a strategic introduction on the main priorities of the WP.29 work, which are related to the implementation of the ITC strategy 2030 and among others, to vehicle automation and environmental protection. (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/1/Rev.2).

36. WP.29 adopted the revised programme of work of WP.29 and Subsidiary Bodies based on document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/1/Rev2. Further amendments may be introduced in the 2021 programme of work for consideration at the March 2021 WP.29 session, based on input to be provided by GR Chairs.

37. The expert of the European Union introduced WP.29-182-17, the European Union’s proposal for amendments to the programme of Work related to GRVA priorities for the year 2021. WP.29 proposed GRVA to consider this proposal at its December 2020 ad-hoc session when discussing the revision of the Framework Document on Automated Vehicles.

47. WP.29 received the oral report of the representative of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Co-Chair of the IWG on ITS, mentioning that the group, at its second session on 6 November 2020, (i) reviewed the draft revised UNECE Road Map on Intelligent Transport Systems and recommended its endorsement by WP.29, (ii) discussed the offer of UNECE and the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) to organize the first session of the 2021 Future Networked Car event, which will be dedicated to regulatory activities on automated and connected vehicles and (iii) received a presentation on Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) communication for Cooperative Driving Automation from the expert from Japan, Mr. N. Ogawa, working for ITS research in Technical Research department of Mazda Motor Corporation Tokyo HQ and member of the Strategic Innovation Promotion Program (SIP) Automated Driving System for Universal Service (ADUS) initiative, which is a project of the Japanese Government.

48. WP.29 considered and endorsed the draft revised UNECE Road Map on Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) proposed in WP.29-182-12. WP.29 requested the secretariat to submit it, as amended during the session, to ITC and its Bureau at its November 2020 session, for preparation of the eighty third session of ITC.

49. WP.29 proposed that delegates of the IWG on ITS and delegates of GRVA IWGs working on relevant topics, represent the World Forum at annual Future Networked Car events that are organized by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU).

50. WP.29 noted the information mentioned by the representative of ITU concerning the allocation of frequencies dedicated to vehicle-to-vehicle communication and decided to further discuss this point at its March 2021 session.

51. WP.29 endorsed the extension of the mandate of the IWG on ITS until November 2025.

75. WP.29 discussed the way forward for amendments to UN Regulation No. 152 and the two alternatives prepared by GRVA (WP.29-182-19). WP.29 requested the secretariat to prepare a draft new 02 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 152, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/2020/27 for consideration and vote at the March 2021 session. WP.29 invited GRVA to review that document at its December 2020 session.

7. The representative of the United States of America, Dr. James C. Owens, Deputy Administrator of NHTSA extended greetings to WP.29 delegates on behalf of the Transportation Secretary of the United States of America, and thanked Director Li for enabling his participation at the session by videoconference.

8. In his address (WP.29-182-20), he highlighted the work of the World Forum, its global reach and the resulting worldwide impact on vehicle and pedestrian safety, emphasizing the unique position of WP.29 to build a coalition around efforts to improve the safety of all road traffic participants by bringing countries together to share their knowledge, their expertise, and their perspectives.

9. The Deputy Administrator stated that automated vehicle technologies hold the promise to help prevent fatal crashes, save lives, and reduce the severity of the crashes that do occur, and that the United States of America is accelerating innovation and facilitating the smooth deployment of automated driving systems (ADS).

10. He highlighted that NHTSA rulemaking processes are based on the principles of sound science, transparency and inclusive and open consultative processes, explaining that NHTSA has yet to issue performance standards for ADS technologies as they are still very new, rapidly evolving and not fully understood – as such unsuitable for being the subject matter of performance standards and regulations.

11. Mr. Owens emphasized that all motor vehicles are subject to an existing standard in the United States as a result of which they cannot create an unreasonable risk to safety. He stressed however that implementing performance standards prematurely on developing technologies may limit their potential to improve safety performance of vehicles and could lead to unexpected negative consequences of their applications.

12. He underlined that performance standards if implemented prematurely will hamper innovation, limit testing in different environments, and ultimately serve as an unwarranted barrier to trade. The auto industry is global in nature and has significant impact everywhere. Promising lifesaving technology should be allowed to develop and reach its potential and should not be constrained by trade barriers.

13. The Deputy Administrator advised WP.29 to consider NHTSAs approach in the development of a globally harmonized technical regulatory framework, concluding by reiterating the commitment of the United States of America to continued collaboration on activities of the World Forum.

14. A question and answer session ensued with questions addressed to the Deputy Administrator by representatives from Germany, Canada and the European Commission.

125. WP.29 noted the overview of proposals, adopted at the 182nd session, and their envisaged entry into force, as well as the results of the WP.29/GR virtual meetings survey, which was launched and disseminated among participants of sessions of WP.29 and GRs that were held in an online format due to the COVID-19 pandemic between June and October 2020.

125. WP.29 noted the overview of proposals, adopted at the 182nd session, and their envisaged entry into force, as well as the results of the WP.29/GR virtual meetings survey, which was launched and disseminated among participants of sessions of WP.29 and GRs that were held in an online format due to the COVID-19 pandemic between June and October 2020.

129. The World Forum adopted the report on its 182nd session and its annexes based on a draft prepared by the secretariat under COVID-19 special procedures. The report included sections related to the seventy-sixth session of the Administrative Committee (AC.1) of the 1958 Agreement, to the fifty-ninth session of the Executive Committee (AC.3) of the 1998 Agreement and to the fifteenth session of Administrative Committee (AC.4) of the 1997 Agreement.

129. The World Forum adopted the report on its 182nd session and its annexes based on a draft prepared by the secretariat under COVID-19 special procedures. The report included sections related to the seventy-sixth session of the Administrative Committee (AC.1) of the 1958 Agreement, to the fifty-ninth session of the Executive Committee (AC.3) of the 1998 Agreement and to the fifteenth session of Administrative Committee (AC.4) of the 1997 Agreement.

129. The World Forum adopted the report on its 182nd session and its annexes based on a draft prepared by the secretariat under COVID-19 special procedures. The report included sections related to the seventy-sixth session of the Administrative Committee (AC.1) of the 1958 Agreement, to the fifty-ninth session of the Executive Committee (AC.3) of the 1998 Agreement and to the fifteenth session of Administrative Committee (AC.4) of the 1997 Agreement.

43. The World Forum took note of the list of Working Parties and Chairs (WP.29-182-01), requesting the update of expiry date of mandates of WP.29 subsidiary IWG.

44. The 2021 revised calendar of meetings and the list of Working Parties, IWGs and Chairs are reproduced in Annexes II and III to the session report.

129. The World Forum adopted the report on its 182nd session and its annexes based on a draft prepared by the secretariat under COVID-19 special procedures. The report included sections related to the seventy-sixth session of the Administrative Committee (AC.1) of the 1958 Agreement, to the fifty-ninth session of the Executive Committee (AC.3) of the 1998 Agreement and to the fifteenth session of Administrative Committee (AC.4) of the 1997 Agreement.

26. AC.2 discussed the draft revised Programme of Work (PoW) for 2020 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/1/Rev.2) that reflects both the relevant elements from the ITC Strategy as well the priorities of the work for the GRs.

35. The Secretary of WP.29 presented the revised programme of work with a strategic introduction on the main priorities of the WP.29 work, which are related to the implementation of the ITC strategy 2030 and among others, to vehicle automation and environmental protection. (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/1/Rev.2).

36. WP.29 adopted the revised programme of work of WP.29 and Subsidiary Bodies based on document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/1/Rev2. Further amendments may be introduced in the 2021 programme of work for consideration at the March 2021 WP.29 session, based on input to be provided by GR Chairs.

37. The expert of the European Union introduced WP.29-182-17, the European Union’s proposal for amendments to the programme of Work related to GRVA priorities for the year 2021. WP.29 proposed GRVA to consider this proposal at its December 2020 ad-hoc session when discussing the revision of the Framework Document on Automated Vehicles.

Proposal to amend requirements for front underrun protection devices to address aerodynamic body configurations.

33. The expert from the European Commission introduced document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/10, the proposal for amendments to UN Regulation No. 93 on Front underrun protection (FUP).

34. The representative of OICA presented GRSG-118-28, containing OICA’s position on proposed amendments to UN Regulation No. 93 as envisaged through document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/10, and reaffirming OICA’s support for document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/83.

35 GRSG agreed to resume consideration of document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/10 at its next session in October 2020, possibly as a revised proposal based on bilateral discussions.

36. GRSG reviewed ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/83 on amendments to UN Regulation No. 93 and agreed to re-submit it for consideration and vote to the WP.29/AC.1 session in November 2020.

48. The Chair of GRSG recalled the outcome of the discussion under agenda item 9 of the July 2020 session of GRSG (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/97, paras. 33-36), concerning the development of amendments to UN Regulation No. 93, reminding that, as a first step, a proposal (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/83) would be considered by WP.29 at its November 2020 session, while the second step would require additional consideration.

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.

80. The GRSG chair informed WP.29 that GRSG had agreed to request withdrawal of documents ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/100 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/123 from the agenda (item 4.7.1) of this session of WP.29 in order to resume considerations.

Proposal to amend Annex 4, Part A, Section I (List of requirements for U-IWVTA).

94. The World Forum considered the proposal for the 03 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 0 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/101) and recommended its submission to AC.1 for voting.

Proposal to clarify the measurement method of the lateral distance of the pedals to the nearest “wall” to the left.

Proposal to clarify the interpretation of wording for the articulation provided by flexible components.

GRSG proposal to clarify that UN R144 excludes assessment of the frequency or duration of re-establishing a voice communication and retrying data transmission.

GRSG proposal to remove limitations on the scope of the Regulation (i.e., to expand the scope to all M₂, M₃, N₂, and N₃ vehicles).

34. GRSG reviewed ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/105 and confirmed its submission for consideration and vote at the November 2020 session of WP.29/AC.1.

GRSP proposal to transpose provisions of UN Global Technical Regulation No. 7, Phase 2 into UN Regulation No. 17.

GRSP proposal to align requirements for post-crash electrical safety with UN GTR 20, to align the definition of REESS with UN R100, and clarify the transitional provisions.

GRSP proposal to align the requirements concerning post-crash electrical safety with UN GTR 20 and the definition of REESS with UN R100.

GRSP proposal to improve the definition of REESS and align the regulation with the requirements regarding post-crash safety with UN GTR 20.

103. The representative of OICA suggested further discussions at the next GRSP session in order to clarify possible ambiguities in the scope of UN Regulation No. 100, amended by ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/109. However he supported the adoption of the current proposal.

GRSP proposal to align the regulation with post-crash electrical safety requirements of UN GTR 20 and to align the definition of REESS with UN R100.

Proposal for transitional provisions to phase out UN R44 starting from 1 September 2021. From 1 September 2023, Contracting Parties will not be obliged to accept type approvals issued in accordance with UN R44. Nonetheless, approvals for vehicle specific “built in” or specific vehicle “built in” child restraint systems issued according to the 04 series of amendments will continue to be accepted.

GRSP proposal GRSP proposal to clarify seat-belt reminder requirements for adjustable rear seats and the transitional provisions.

102. WP.29 recommended to submit document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/112 to AC.1 with deletion of proposed new paragraph 15.5.6.

GRSP proposal to clarify seat-belt reminder requirements for adjustable rear seats and the transitional provisions.

GRSP proposal to align the definition of REESS with UN R100.

63. The World Forum noted that GRSP recommended proposal for Supplement 1 to UN Regulation No. 153 (Fuel system integrity and safety of electric power train in the event of a rear-end collision) as binding from its establishment, in order to have a consistent application of the UN Regulation by all contracting parties to the Agreement. Finally, WP.29 recommended that all Contracting Parties to the 1958 Agreement agree to consider Supplement 1 to UN Regulation No. 153 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/114) when issuing type approvals.

GRPE proposal to permit the use of the calibration and maintenance intervals from UN GTR No. 15 for test facilities capable of testing to that UN GTR.

GRPE proposal to permit the use of the calibration and maintenance intervals from UN GTR No. 15 for test facilities capable of testing to that UN GTR.

GRPE proposal to permit the use of the calibration and maintenance intervals from UN GTR No. 15 for test facilities capable of testing to that UN GTR.

GRPE proposal to clarify that the correct procedure for a type I test of a hybrid electric vehicle under UN R115 shall take into account Annex 14 of UN R83.

GRVA proposal to clarify the test method for the evaluation of performance of energy sources and energy storage devices under Annex 7. In particular, the proposal clarifies that the measurement is made on the ninth brake application.

GRPE proposal for a new UN Regulation on uniform provisions concerning the approval of light duty passenger and commercial vehicles with regards to real driving emissions (RDE).

Note: GRPE withdrew its request for a vote to adopt the proposal for the new UN Regulation on RDE due to on-going discussions concerning the conformity factor.

121. The World Forum approved the two documents amending Resolution R.E.6 on requirements for testing equipment, for skills and training of inspectors and for supervision of test centres.

29. The Chair of GRSG recalled that proposals for a new UN Regulation on uniform provisions concerning the approval of devices for reversing motion and motor vehicles with regard to the driver’s awareness of vulnerable road users behind vehicles (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/121) and for a new UN Regulation on uniform provisions concerning the approval of motor vehicles with regard to the Moving Off Information System for the Detection of Pedestrians and Cyclists (Moving Off Information Systems (MOIS)) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/122) would be considered by WP.29/AC.1 at its November 2020 session.

29. The Chair of GRSG recalled that proposals for a new UN Regulation on uniform provisions concerning the approval of devices for reversing motion and motor vehicles with regard to the driver’s awareness of vulnerable road users behind vehicles (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/121) and for a new UN Regulation on uniform provisions concerning the approval of motor vehicles with regard to the Moving Off Information System for the Detection of Pedestrians and Cyclists (Moving Off Information Systems (MOIS)) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/122) would be considered by WP.29/AC.1 at its November 2020 session.

110. The representative from OICA stated that their experts may submit a proposal related to the draft new UN Regulation on Moving Off Information Systems (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/122) to the GRSG session scheduled for 11 January 2021. However, he confirmed that OICA would not be opposed to the adoption of this new UN Regulation.

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.

80. The GRSG chair informed WP.29 that GRSG had agreed to request withdrawal of documents ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/100 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/123 from the agenda (item 4.7.1) of this session of WP.29 in order to resume considerations.

GRPE proposal to update MR3 towards promoting the harmonization of test procedures for the measurement of interior air emissions emitted from interior materials and of exhaust gases entering into the interior cabin.

151. Submitted for consideration and vote Amendments 1 to Mutual Resolution No.3 Concerning Vehicle Interior Air Quality (VIAQ) was adopted on 11 November 2020 by consensus vote of the following contracting parties present and voting: Australia, China, the European Union (representing Cyprus, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland), India, Japan, the Russian Federation and South Africa.

152. Canada, Nigeria, Tunisia and United States of America abstained from voting.

140. Submitted for consideration and vote Amendments 6 to UN GTR No. 15 – WLTP (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/127, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/128, and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/AC.3/25/44) were adopted on 11 November 2020 by consensus vote of the following contracting parties present and voting: Australia, China, the European Union (representing Cyprus, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland), India, Japan, Nigeria, Norway, the Russian Federation and South Africa.

141. Canada, Malaysia, Tunisia, the Republic of Korea and United States of America abstained from voting.

140. Submitted for consideration and vote Amendments 6 to UN GTR No. 15 – WLTP (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/127, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/128, and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/AC.3/25/44) were adopted on 11 November 2020 by consensus vote of the following contracting parties present and voting: Australia, China, the European Union (representing Cyprus, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland), India, Japan, Nigeria, Norway, the Russian Federation and South Africa.

141. Canada, Malaysia, Tunisia, the Republic of Korea and United States of America abstained from voting.

GRPE proposal to introduce OBD2 provisions for two and three wheeled vehicles.

142. Submitted for consideration and vote Amendments 1 to UN GTR No. 18 – On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) systems for L-category vehicles (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/129, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/130, and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/AC.3/36/Rev.1) were adopted on 11 November 2020 by consensus vote of the following contracting parties present and voting: Australia, Canada, China, the European Union (representing Cyprus, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland), India, Japan, Nigeria, the Russian Federation, South Africa, and the United States of America.

143. Malaysia, Norway, Tunisia and the Republic of Korea abstained from voting.

142. Submitted for consideration and vote Amendments 1 to UN GTR No. 18 – On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) systems for L-category vehicles (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/129, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/130, and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/AC.3/36/Rev.1) were adopted on 11 November 2020 by consensus vote of the following contracting parties present and voting: Australia, Canada, China, the European Union (representing Cyprus, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland), India, Japan, Nigeria, the Russian Federation, South Africa, and the United States of America.

143. Malaysia, Norway, Tunisia and the Republic of Korea abstained from voting.

GRVA proposal to improve the assessment of AEBS robustness.

Proposal to clarify that flexible components providing part of an articulation are not considered to be a special joint.

Compendium of Candidates Listing Number 5 – Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard; FMVSS No. 108 Lamps, Reflective devices and Associated Equipment.

147. The item was submitted for consideration and vote, and re-affirmed in the Compendium on 11 November 2020 by Australia, Canada, China, India, Japan, Malaysia, Nigeria, Norway, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, South Africa, and the United States of America. The European Union (representing Cyprus, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) and Tunisia abstained from voting. The request (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/133) submitted would be appended to the listed technical regulation.

Compendium of Candidates Listing Number 6 – Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard; FMVSS No. 135 Passenger Car Braking Systems.

148. Listing Number 6 was submitted for consideration and vote, and re-affirmed in the Compendium on 11 November 2020 by Australia, Canada, China, India, Japan, Malaysia, Nigeria, Norway, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, South Africa, and the United States of America. The European Union (representing Cyprus, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) and Tunisia abstained from voting. The request (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/134) submitted would be appended to the listed technical regulation.

Compendium of Candidates Listing Number 7 – Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard; FMVSS No. 139 New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles.

149. Listing Number 7 was submitted for consideration and vote, and re-affirmed in the Compendium on 11 November 2020 by Australia, Canada, China, India, Japan, Malaysia, Nigeria, Norway, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, South Africa, and the United States of America. The European Union (representing Cyprus, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) and Tunisia abstained from voting. The request (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/135) submitted would be appended to the listed technical regulation.

Compendium of Candidates Listing Number 9 – Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard; FMVSS No. 213 Child Restraint Systems and FMVSS No. 225 Child Restraint Anchorage Systems.

150. Listing Number 9 was submitted for consideration and vote, and re-affirmed in the Compendium on 11 November 2020 by Australia, Canada, China, India, Japan, Malaysia, Nigeria, Norway, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, South Africa, and the United States of America. The European Union (representing Cyprus, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) and Tunisia abstained from voting. The request (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/136) submitted would be appended to the listed technical regulation.

Revised agenda for a “hybrid” (combined physical and remote) session.

15. WP.29 adopted the annotated provisional agenda (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1154/Rev.1, WP.29-182-04) and the running order of the 182nd session (WP.29-182-03/Rev.1).

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