23. The Secretary of WP.29 introduced the list of Working Parties, Informal Working Groups and Chairs (WP.29-185-01), the calendar of meetings of the World Forum for 2022 (WP.29-185-02) and presented the revised Programme of Work (PoW) 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.29/2021/1/Rev.2).

24. The representatives of the United States of America and Japan expressed concern with the dates and timing of the November 2022 session of the World Forum and requested that these dates be re-adjusted to enable their full participation at that session. The representative of Japan also expressed concern with the time of WP.29 and GRs sessions in 2022 and requested that timing is decided taking into account world-wide time zones so that most participants attending remotely can attend at suitable hours without extra burden. The Chair of GRVA expressed concerns about the non-confirmed session of GRVA in May 2022. He recalled the importance for GRVA to hold a third session in the year prior to the June 2022 session of WP.29.

25. The secretariat introduced informal document WP.29-185-06, which will form the basis for the 2022 Programme of Work of the World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations and its Subsidiary Bodies. WP.29 noted that the updated list of priorities for GRSP would be provided following the December 2021 session. WP.29 was informed on a scheduled ad-hoc session of AC.2 for final review before the adoption at the March 2022 session of WP.29.

26. The representative of the European Commission introduced informal document WP.29-185-17, proposing a list of priorities from the European Union covering safety and automated/connected vehicles as well as emissions.

27. WP.29 endorsed the revised programme of work as introduced in ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2021/1/Rev.2.

27. The WP.29 Secretary introduced the list of Working Parties, Informal Working Groups and Chairs (WP.29-184-01), the revised calendar of meetings of the World Forum for 2021 (WP.29-182-02/Rev.3, Annex III), the draft calendar of meetings of the World Forum for 2022 (WP.29-184-02, Annex IV), and presented the revised Programme of Work (PoW) 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.29/2021/1/Rev.1).

28. The representatives of Japan and the United States of America requested to change the dates for the November 2022 session of WP.29 to a week earlier as the proposed dates would coincide with national holidays and thus their participation would not be possible. The secretariat, proposed to reflect these new dates in a revised version of the calendar of meetings of the World forum for 2022 (WP.29-184-2/Rev.1).

29. The representative of Germany, Chair of GRVA, recalled WP.29 that the GR had planned to hold three meetings during 2022 and was envisaging to organize two meetings held at venues outside of Geneva, one of which in Asia and the second in North America, to better reflect the global scope of activities within the World Forum. He explained that consultations were going on related to organizational and financing matters.

30. The Chair of WP.29 recalled the discussions on the PoW of the World Forum which took place its March 2021, reminding delegates that while it was provisionally endorsed at the time, additional consultations through WP.29 subsidiary Working Parties (GRs) were deemed necessary and CPs were invited to submit their comments on the document to the Secretariat (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1157, paras. 15-19). The consultations resulted in a revised PoW issued for consideration at the current session (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2021/1/Rev.1).

31. The representative of the European Union introduced document WP.29-184-16 and WP.29-184-17, containing proposals for amendments to the PoW (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2021/1/Rev.1) by the European Commission. He also called on establishing a procedure for the development of annual PoWs that would ensure their finalization and endorsement prior to the year that they are addressing.

32. The representative of the United States of America expressed concern regarding delays in endorsement of the PoW for 2021. She stated that consultations on additional amendments to the document since the March 2021 session of WP.29 should have been held at GR level rather than through tabling of proposals for its amendment by CPs at the ongoing session of WP.29 and proposed its adoption as document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2021/1/Rev.1, without further amendments. In addition, she emphasised the PoW should reflect priorities in the development of activities within the scope of the 1998 Agreement on an equal footing as those addressing the further development of UN Regulations under the 1958 Agreement.

33. The representative of Canada supported the position expressed by the delegate from the United States of America.

34. The Representative of the European Union also called for a timelier adoption of the PoW, before the end of the current year for the upcoming year, and for putting in place a mechanism to ensure the realization of this principle moving forward. He recommended the consultations on the future PoW be started at the level of GRs well in advance (e.g., second half of 2021 for 2023 PoW) and on that basis the CPs would be in a position to submit their priorities on time (e.g. between January and March 2022 for 2023 PoW) for the adoption of PoW ahead of the upcoming year (November 2022 for 2023 PoW).

35. The Chair of WP.29 requested the secretariat to prepare a draft PoW with activities for 2022 and 2023, which is to be circulated to GRs meeting as of September 2021 in order for experts participating in the work of the GRs to be able to discuss and agree on activities for the 2022 PoW and initiate consideration of 2023 PoW activities. The input from the GRs, that would be meeting before the November 2021 sessions of AC.2 and WP.29, for the PoW for 2022 could then be consolidated by the secretariat and tabled for consideration of AC.2 and subsequently to WP.29 at their November 2021 sessions. WP.29 delegates supported the Chair’s motion based on the proposal by the European Union.

36. Upon consideration of the section of the PoW related to the activities of GRVA, delegates, after failing to agree on the priority areas of work between the regulatory files and soft law, decided to remove the column titled “Priorities”.

37. WP.29 also considered the section related to activities under GRBP based on the EU proposal and highlighted the need to ensure in tyre definitions consistency between UN Regulations and UN GTRs under 1958 and 1998 Agreements respectively.

38. The World Forum endorsed the PoW for 2021 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2021/1/Rev.1), as amended in session (WP.29-184-16/Rev.1 and WP.29-184-17/Rev.1), with the amended sections related to priorities of GRVA and GRBP, as reproduced in Annex VII of this report.

63. The representative of Japan, Chair of the IWG on IWVTA, presented a proposal for the 04 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 0 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2021/84), the regular annual update of the UN Regulation and its Annex 4, Part A, Section I (List of requirements for U-IWVTA). He also introduced an amendment proposal to the document, including an addition of two new paragraphs 12.5. and 12.6. containing transitional provisions. He invited the World Forum to consider both documents for submission to AC.1 for voting.

64. The representative of the European Commission informed the World Forum that the European Union had already cast its vote for ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2021/84. He explained that he therefore did not have the mandate to vote on behalf of European Union on informal document WP.29-185-10.

65. The World Forum agreed to consider the proposed amendments to document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2021/84 as a supplement at its March 2022 session.

66. The World Forum considered draft amendments under agenda items 4.3 and recommended ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2021/84 submission to AC.1 for voting.

82. The representative of Japan, Chair of the IWG on IWVTA presented a proposal for the 04 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 0 (WP.29-184-07), the regular annual update of the UN Regulation and its Annex 4, Part A, Section I (List of requirements for Universal (U)-IWVTA), including an addition of four UN Regulations into the table (Nos. 154, 161, 162 and 163). He invited the World Forum to consider the document for issuing as an official proposal for its November 2021 session.

83. The representative from Switzerland explained the situation in the country that is similar to the situation in the EU, where approval from UN Regulation No. 154 are not sufficient to grant vehicle emission approvals. He suggested to add a footnote in UN Regulation No. 154 to clarify the situation for all CPs. The representative from the EU agreed that for the purpose of EU type approval, an approval to UN Regulation No. 154 needs to be accompanied by supplementary evidence of meeting regional regulatory requirements. He added that the intention of the EU was not to prevent other CPs to benefit from an inclusion of UN Regulation No. 154 into UN Regulation No. 0.

84. The representative from OICA sought further clarifications from the EU, and whether approvals to UN Regulation No. 154 (accompanied by the needed additional EU regulatory requirements) would be accepted by the EU. The representative from the EU said the questions would be clarified in the EU legislation and stated the approvals to UN Regulation No. 154 in itself would be accepted, but evidence related to additional emission requirements not covered by UN Regulation No. 154 was needed to get EU Whole Vehicle Type approval. The representative from the UK supported the contribution from Switzerland and suggested some further discussions were needed. The Chair invited WP.29 to reconsider this issue during the November 2021 session, if need be, when the inclusion of UN Regulation No. 154 into UN Regulation No. 0 is expected.

85. The World Forum requested the secretariat to issue WP.29-184-07 as an official document for consideration at its November 2021 session, invited interested stakeholders to discuss outstanding issues and to revise the proposal accordingly prior to submission.

18. The expert from TF SR introduced an updated set of proposals for amendments to the Consolidated Resolution on the common specification of light source categories (R.E.5) and to UN Regulations Nos. 37 and 128 which introduce Light Emitting Diode (LED) replacement light sources (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/15/Rev.1 as amended by GRE-84-32, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/16/Rev.1 as amended by GRE-84-32, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/17 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2021/3). GRE also noted equivalence criteria (GRE-83-15), a study on introducing LED replacement light sources into UN Regulation No. 37 (GRE-84-02) and an equivalence report for the C5W light source category (GRE-84-03).

19. Several experts supported the proposed package and posed clarifying questions. The expert from France pointed out that, in case the package was adopted, the Type Approval Authorities and Technical Services would not be in a position to verify compliance of LED replacement light sources without vehicle compatibility listings. The expert of FIA urged the Contracting Parties to adopt the proposals and pointed out their benefits for the consumers, environment, economy, and traffic safety (GRE-84-35).

20. Subject to abstention of France, GRE adopted the above proposals and requested the secretariat to submit it for consideration and vote at the November 2021 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1 as draft Supplement 48 to the 03 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 37, draft Supplement 11 to UN Regulation No. 128 and draft amendment 7 to the Consolidated Resolution on the common specification of light source categories (R.E.5). GRE also requested the secretariat to publish GRE-83-15 on the UNECE website as a reference document.

79. The Chair of GRE presented the documents for agenda items 4.6.1 – 4.6.4.

80. The World Forum considered the draft amendments under agenda items 4.6.1 and 4.6.3. – 4.6.12. and recommended their submission to AC.1 for voting.

81. For agenda item 4.6.2, the World Forum noted informal document WP.29-185-05 submitted by the representative of OICA.

82. WP.29 agreed to submit ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2021/86 to AC.1 for voting, with the following amendment:
In para. 12.7.2. (twice) and 12.7.3 (once), for “1 September 2023” read “1 September 2024”.

24. The expert of GTB proposed to clarify the determination of the apparent surface (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2021/5). GRE adopted the proposal and requested the secretariat to submit it for consideration and vote at the November 2021 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1 as draft Supplement 7 to the 03 series, draft Supplement 20 to the 04 series, draft Supplement 15 to the 05 series, draft Supplement 15 to the 06 series, draft Supplement 2 to the 07 series and as part of the future 08 (see para. 27 below) series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48.

25. The expert from Germany proposed to clarify the installation requirements of the foremost side-marker lamps (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2021/8). GRE adopted this proposal and requested the secretariat to submit it for consideration and vote at the November 2021 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1 as draft Supplement 15 to the 06 series, draft Supplement 2 to the 07 series and as part the future 08 (see para. 27 below) series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48.

26. The expert from the Special Interest Group tabled a proposal for a new series of amendments that defines the switching conditions of various lamps and the variable intensity of rear lamps in conjunction with traffic conditions (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2021/4 and GRE-84-22).

27. GRE agreed to remove the square brackets in the document and to keep the text inside. GRE adopted the proposal and requested the secretariat to submit it for consideration and vote at the November 2021 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1 as a new 08 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48. Following the adoption, the expert from OICA expressed the view that the adopted transitional provisions were too short for the industry.

30. GRE addressed a revised proposal for a new series of amendments by the experts from CEMA that improved lateral lighting on vehicles, which were longer than 4.6 m, and took into account asymmetric vehicles designs. Subject to deletion of “between” in paragraph 6.12.1., GRE adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/7/Rev.1 and requested the secretariat to submit it for consideration and vote at the November 2021 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1 as a new 02 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 86.

18. The expert from TF SR presented a set of proposals for amendments to UN Regulations Nos. 37 and 128 as well as to R.E.5 which introduced LED replacement light sources into UN Regulation No. 37 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/15, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/16, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/17, GRE-83-05, GRE-83-11, GRE-83-12, GRE-83-13, GRE-83-14, GRE-83-15, GRE-83-16). The expert from OICA commented on these proposals GRE-83-38. The expert from France expressed concerns. GRE re-confirmed the approach chosen by TF SR and decided to revert to the package at the next session. Meanwhile, GRE requested TF SR to liaise with the expert from France with the aim to take into consideration his concerns.

10. The expert from IWG SLR proposed inserting in UN Regulation No. 45 a missing reference to UN Regulation No. 149 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2021/7). GRE adopted the proposal and requested the secretariat to submit it for consideration and vote at the November 2021 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1 as draft Supplement 12 to the 01 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 45.

24. The expert of GTB proposed to clarify the determination of the apparent surface (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2021/5). GRE adopted the proposal and requested the secretariat to submit it for consideration and vote at the November 2021 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1 as draft Supplement 7 to the 03 series, draft Supplement 20 to the 04 series, draft Supplement 15 to the 05 series, draft Supplement 15 to the 06 series, draft Supplement 2 to the 07 series and as part of the future 08 (see para. 27 below) series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48.

24. The expert of GTB proposed to clarify the determination of the apparent surface (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2021/5). GRE adopted the proposal and requested the secretariat to submit it for consideration and vote at the November 2021 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1 as draft Supplement 7 to the 03 series, draft Supplement 20 to the 04 series, draft Supplement 15 to the 05 series, draft Supplement 15 to the 06 series, draft Supplement 2 to the 07 series and as part of the future 08 (see para. 27 below) series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48.

24. The expert of GTB proposed to clarify the determination of the apparent surface (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2021/5). GRE adopted the proposal and requested the secretariat to submit it for consideration and vote at the November 2021 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1 as draft Supplement 7 to the 03 series, draft Supplement 20 to the 04 series, draft Supplement 15 to the 05 series, draft Supplement 15 to the 06 series, draft Supplement 2 to the 07 series and as part of the future 08 (see para. 27 below) series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48.

24. The expert of GTB proposed to clarify the determination of the apparent surface (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2021/5). GRE adopted the proposal and requested the secretariat to submit it for consideration and vote at the November 2021 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1 as draft Supplement 7 to the 03 series, draft Supplement 20 to the 04 series, draft Supplement 15 to the 05 series, draft Supplement 15 to the 06 series, draft Supplement 2 to the 07 series and as part of the future 08 (see para. 27 below) series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48.

25. The expert from Germany proposed to clarify the installation requirements of the foremost side-marker lamps (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2021/8). GRE adopted this proposal and requested the secretariat to submit it for consideration and vote at the November 2021 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1 as draft Supplement 15 to the 06 series, draft Supplement 2 to the 07 series and as part the future 08 (see para. 27 below) series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48.

24. The expert of GTB proposed to clarify the determination of the apparent surface (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2021/5). GRE adopted the proposal and requested the secretariat to submit it for consideration and vote at the November 2021 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1 as draft Supplement 7 to the 03 series, draft Supplement 20 to the 04 series, draft Supplement 15 to the 05 series, draft Supplement 15 to the 06 series, draft Supplement 2 to the 07 series and as part of the future 08 (see para. 27 below) series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48.

25. The expert from Germany proposed to clarify the installation requirements of the foremost side-marker lamps (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2021/8). GRE adopted this proposal and requested the secretariat to submit it for consideration and vote at the November 2021 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1 as draft Supplement 15 to the 06 series, draft Supplement 2 to the 07 series and as part the future 08 (see para. 27 below) series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48.

31. The expert of GTB proposed to insert missing text (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2021/6). GRE adopted the proposal and requested the secretariat to submit it for consideration and vote at the November 2021 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1 as draft Supplement 4 to UN Regulation No. 149.

12. The expert of IWG SLR introduced a proposal with the aim to re-align the requirements of the UN Regulation No. 150 with those of the frozen UN Regulations No. 3, 27, 69, 70 and 104 (GRE-84-04). GRE adopted the proposal and mandated the secretariat to submit it for consideration and vote at the November 2021 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1 as draft Supplement 4 to UN Regulation No. 150.

65. The expert from the Netherlands introduced a proposal for amendments to UN Regulation No. 67 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2021/8), aiming to update the existing requirements on identification of LPG-fuelled buses and to introduce similar identification requirements for trucks.

66. Following detailed technical discussions, including further comments from experts from Italy, the Netherlands, Sweden, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the European Commission, Liquid Gas Europe, NGV Global and OICA concerning applicable ISO standards and the colours of the markings for LPG-fuelled vehicles, as well as comments from the secretariat concerning publication of copyrighted materials and obtaining copyright waivers for inclusion of such material in documents submitted to WP.29 and subsidiary bodies and posted through the WP.29 website, GRSG adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2021/8, the proposal for the 04 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 67, as amended during the session, and requested the secretariat to submit it as an official document to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration and vote at their November 2021 sessions.

67. The expert from the Netherlands introduced a proposal for amendments to UN Regulation No. 110 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2021/9), aiming to update the existing requirements on identification of CNG- and LNG-fuelled buses and to introduce similar identification requirements for trucks.

68. GRSG adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2021/9, the proposal for the 05 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 110, as amended during the session, and requested the secretariat to submit it as an official document to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration and vote at their November 2021 sessions.

74. 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-121-13), related to the definition and other aspects of “Digital Key”. She further presented the proposal for the 01 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 116 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2021/11) as updated by document GRSG-121-12.

75. Following detailed technical discussions, including further comments from experts from France, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the European Commission and OICA, particularly concerning the contents of paragraph 4.3.2. of the proposal (GRSG-121-12), GRSG adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2021/11, a proposal for the 01 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 116, as amended by GRSG-121-12 and in session (remove square brackets), and requested the secretariat to submit it as an official document to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration and vote at their November 2021 sessions.

79. The expert from the Netherlands, on behalf of the Task Force on Field of Vision Assistants (FVA), introduced a proposal for amendments to UN Regulation No. 125 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2021/12 as amended by GRSG-121-15), containing among others, new definitions on obstruction and on the FVA, prescriptions to be considered for obstruction evaluation, prescriptions to allowed obstructing FVA, information to be presented during the driving task, and transitional provisions for the 02 series of amendments.

80. GRSG adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2021/12, the proposal for the 02 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 125, as amended by GRSG-121-15 and in session (remove square brackets in paras. 12.1. to 12.4.) and requested the secretariat to submit it as an official document to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration and vote at their November 2021 sessions.

26. The expert from Spain introduced document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2021/3, a proposal for Supplement 2 to the 03 and Supplement 5 to the 02 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 118, and document GRSG-121-05 amending the original proposal (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2021/3).

27. The expert from OICA introduced document GRSG-121-04 containing suggested additions to ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2021/3, for the purpose of introducing M3 class I vehicles into the current scope of UN Regulation No. 118, on a voluntary basis.

28. GRSG considered documents GRSG-121-04, GRSG-121-05 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2021/3, proposals for amendments to UN Regulation No. 118, and upon detailed technical discussion with comments from the European Commission, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and OICA, requested the secretariat to submit ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2021/3, as complemented by GRSG-121-04, as draft Supplement 2 to the 03 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 118 to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration and vote at their November 2021 sessions.

42. The expert from OICA, from the IWG on VRU-Proxi, presented a proposal for amendments to UN Regulation No. 151 (GRSG-121-07 amending ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2021/4), concerning the approval of motor vehicles with regard to the Blind Spot Information Systems, to further quantify the dimension of the detection area near the front wheel.

43. GRSG adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2021/4, as amended by GRSG-121-07, proposal for Supplement 3 to UN Regulation No. 151, and requested the secretariat to submit it for consideration and vote at the November 2021 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1.

46. The expert from OICA from the IWG on VRU-Proxi presented a proposal for amendments to UN Regulation No. 158 (GRSG-121-09, consolidating amendments proposed in ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2021/5 and GRSG-121-08).

47. GRSG adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2021/5, as amended by GRSG-121-08, proposal amendments to UN Regulation No. 158, and agreed to submit it for consideration and vote at the November 2021 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1 (potentially as consolidated as in GRSG-121-09).

48. The expert from OICA from the IWG on VRU-Proxi presented proposals for amendments to UN Regulation No. 159 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2021/6 and GRSG-121-10).

49. GRSG considered documents GRSG-121-10 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2021/6, proposals for amendments to UN Regulation No. 159, and requested the secretariat to submit ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2021/6, as complemented by GRSG-121-10, as an official document to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration and vote at their November 2021 sessions.

57. The secretariat presented a proposal for amendments to UN Regulation No. 55 (GRSG-121-42). The secretariat informed GRSG that the respective proposal for a Corrigendum to Revision 2 of UN Regulation No. 55 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/21), adopted at the 177th session of WP.29, had not been notified by the UN Office of Legal Affairs (OLA) because it was interpreted by OLA as a duplication of what was already covered by ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2015/7. Furthermore, OLA reaffirmed that Revisions of UN Regulations are not considered as authentic treaty texts and therefore corrigenda to Revisions would not be notified by OLA and should be related to authentic texts only. Therefore, the secretariat explained, it was necessary to put forth the proposal contained in document GRSG-121-42, in order to amend UN Regulation No. 55 as proposed and adopted by WP.29 within document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/21.

58. GRSG considered document GRSG-121-42, proposal for Supplement 10 to the 01 series and 02 to the 02 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 55, and requested the secretariat to submit it as an official document to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration and vote at its November 2021 sessions, with prior reconfirmation at the October 2021 session of GRSG.

59. 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 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2021/15), adding access ramps to platform lift systems for M, N1, N2, N3, O3 and O4 category vehicles.

60. GRSG adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2021/15, the proposal for supplement 3 to the 03 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 58, and requested the secretariat to submit it as an official document to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration and vote at their November 2021 sessions.

69. The expert from OICA introduced a proposal for amendments to UN Regulation No. 110 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2021/10, as amended by GRSG-121-22), with the aim of adding provisions for excess flow valves (EFV) which can shut off fuel flow at the time of operation, to specific components.

70. Following technical discussions and comments, GRSG adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2021/10, the proposal for supplement 3 to the 04 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 110, as amended by GRSG-121-22 and in session, and requested the secretariat to submit it as an official document to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration and vote at their November 2021 sessions.

10. The expert from Germany introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/9, concerning the minimum number of lower anchorages for folding seat. In the same time GRSP considered GRSP-69-35 to amend the reference to Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3) (Annex 13, Appendix 1) by a reference to UN Regulation No. 16, Annex 16, in the note on two anchorages. GRSP adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/9 as amended by Annex III to the report. The secretariat was requested to submit the proposal as the draft Supplement 9 to the 07 series of amendments, Supplement 1 to the 08 series of amendments and Supplement 2 to the 09 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 14, for consideration and vote at the November 2021 sessions of WP.29 and to the Administrative Committee of the 1958 Agreement (AC.1).

10. The expert from Germany introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/9, concerning the minimum number of lower anchorages for folding seat. In the same time GRSP considered GRSP-69-35 to amend the reference to Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3) (Annex 13, Appendix 1) by a reference to UN Regulation No. 16, Annex 16, in the note on two anchorages. GRSP adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/9 as amended by Annex III to the report. The secretariat was requested to submit the proposal as the draft Supplement 9 to the 07 series of amendments, Supplement 1 to the 08 series of amendments and Supplement 2 to the 09 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 14, for consideration and vote at the November 2021 sessions of WP.29 and to the Administrative Committee of the 1958 Agreement (AC.1).

10. The expert from Germany introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/9, concerning the minimum number of lower anchorages for folding seat. In the same time GRSP considered GRSP-69-35 to amend the reference to Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3) (Annex 13, Appendix 1) by a reference to UN Regulation No. 16, Annex 16, in the note on two anchorages. GRSP adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/9 as amended by Annex III to the report. The secretariat was requested to submit the proposal as the draft Supplement 9 to the 07 series of amendments, Supplement 1 to the 08 series of amendments and Supplement 2 to the 09 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 14, for consideration and vote at the November 2021 sessions of WP.29 and to the Administrative Committee of the 1958 Agreement (AC.1).

11. GRSP considered and adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/10, to amend an omission in paragraph 3 of the UN Regulation, with regard to information on safety-belt reminders and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/16, both not amended, as a correction to the information sheet (Certificate) in its paragraph 3.3. The secretariat was requested to submit the proposals as draft Supplement 7 to the 07 series of amendments, draft Supplement 3 to the 08 series of amendments (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/10) and Corrigendum 1 to Supplement 12 to the 06 series of amendments (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/16) to UN Regulation No. 16 (Safety-belts) for consideration and vote at the November 2021 sessions of WP.29 and to AC.1.

11. GRSP considered and adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/10, to amend an omission in paragraph 3 of the UN Regulation, with regard to information on safety-belt reminders and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/16, both not amended, as a correction to the information sheet (Certificate) in its paragraph 3.3. The secretariat was requested to submit the proposals as draft Supplement 7 to the 07 series of amendments, draft Supplement 3 to the 08 series of amendments (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/10) and Corrigendum 1 to Supplement 12 to the 06 series of amendments (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/16) to UN Regulation No. 16 (Safety-belts) for consideration and vote at the November 2021 sessions of WP.29 and to AC.1.

11. GRSP considered and adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/10, to amend an omission in paragraph 3 of the UN Regulation, with regard to information on safety-belt reminders and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/16, both not amended, as a correction to the information sheet (Certificate) in its paragraph 3.3. The secretariat was requested to submit the proposals as draft Supplement 7 to the 07 series of amendments, draft Supplement 3 to the 08 series of amendments (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/10) and Corrigendum 1 to Supplement 12 to the 06 series of amendments (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/16) to UN Regulation No. 16 (Safety-belts) for consideration and vote at the November 2021 sessions of WP.29 and to AC.1.

17. The expert from Italy, Chair of the ad-hoc group on safety helmets introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/13, through a presentation (GRSP-69-19) to address the need of a text that can be enforced in a practical manner until specific requirements for the type approval of helmet accessories would be defined. GRSP adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/13, as amended by (GRSP-69-17) Annex IV of the session report. The secretariat was requested to submit the proposal, as draft Supplement 1 to the 06 series of amendment to UN Regulation No. 22 (Protective helmets), for consideration and vote at the November 2021 session of WP.29 and to AC.1.

47. Referring to the amendment adopted under agenda item 23(g) (see para. 44 above), the expert from CLEPA introduced GRSP-69-41, to align UN Regulations Nos. 94, 95, 137 and 153. GRSP adopted GRSP-69-41, as reproduced in Annex X to this report. The secretariat was requested to submit the proposal for consideration and vote at the November 2021 sessions of WP.29 and to the AC.1. as draft:
(a) Supplement 1 to the 04 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 94 (Frontal collision);
(b) part of Supplement 2 (see para. 19 above) to the 05 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 95 (Lateral collision);
(c) Supplement 2 to the 02 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 137 (Frontal impact with focus on restraint systems);
(d) Supplement 2 to the original series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 153 (Fuel system integrity and safety of electric power train in the event of a rear-end collision).

19. GRSP adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/8, not amended, to further amend the current scope of UN Regulation No. 95 (Lateral collision) proposing the deletion of the newly created mass restriction for M1 vehicles, while recognising the specific conditions of heavy M1 vehicles with a high seating position. The secretariat was requested to submit the proposals, as draft Supplement 1 to the 04 series and draft Supplement 2 to the 05 of amendments to UN Regulation No. 95, for consideration and vote at the November 2021 session of WP.29 and to the AC.1.

19. GRSP adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/8, not amended, to further amend the current scope of UN Regulation No. 95 (Lateral collision) proposing the deletion of the newly created mass restriction for M1 vehicles, while recognising the specific conditions of heavy M1 vehicles with a high seating position. The secretariat was requested to submit the proposals, as draft Supplement 1 to the 04 series and draft Supplement 2 to the 05 of amendments to UN Regulation No. 95, for consideration and vote at the November 2021 session of WP.29 and to the AC.1.

47. Referring to the amendment adopted under agenda item 23(g) (see para. 44 above), the expert from CLEPA introduced GRSP-69-41, to align UN Regulations Nos. 94, 95, 137 and 153. GRSP adopted GRSP-69-41, as reproduced in Annex X to this report. The secretariat was requested to submit the proposal for consideration and vote at the November 2021 sessions of WP.29 and to the AC.1. as draft:
(a) Supplement 1 to the 04 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 94 (Frontal collision);
(b) part of Supplement 2 (see para. 19 above) to the 05 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 95 (Lateral collision);
(c) Supplement 2 to the 02 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 137 (Frontal impact with focus on restraint systems);
(d) Supplement 2 to the original series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 153 (Fuel system integrity and safety of electric power train in the event of a rear-end collision).

44. The expert from CLEPA introduced a proposal GRSP-69-04, through a presentation (GRSP-69-03) to clarify specific conditions concerning a clear interpretation of an AC voltage (rms). GRSP adopted GRSP-69-04 as reproduced in Annex IX to this report. The secretariat was requested to submit the proposal as draft Supplement 1 to the 03 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 100 (Electric power-train vehicles) for consideration and vote at the November 2021 sessions of WP.29 and to the AC.1.

22. GRSP also adopted: ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/3, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/4, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/5 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/6, all not amended, clarifying the application of the dynamic tests procedures to ECRS. The secretariat was requested to submit the proposals, for consideration and vote at the November session of WP.29 and AC.1, for consideration and vote at the June 2021 session of WP.29 and to the AC.1, as draft:
(a) Supplement 11 to the original version of UN Regulation No. 129. (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/3);
(b) Supplement 8 to the 01 series of amendment to UN Regulation No. 129 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/4);
(c) Supplement 7 to the 02 series of amendment to UN Regulation No. 129 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/5);
(d) Supplement 6 to the 03 series of amendment to UN Regulation No. 129 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/6). In the same time GRSP clarified that built-in ECRS are defined into the UN Regulation No. 129 since to 03 series of amendments to the UN Regulation.

22. GRSP also adopted: ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/3, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/4, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/5 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/6, all not amended, clarifying the application of the dynamic tests procedures to ECRS. The secretariat was requested to submit the proposals, for consideration and vote at the November session of WP.29 and AC.1, for consideration and vote at the June 2021 session of WP.29 and to the AC.1, as draft:
(a) Supplement 11 to the original version of UN Regulation No. 129. (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/3);
(b) Supplement 8 to the 01 series of amendment to UN Regulation No. 129 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/4);
(c) Supplement 7 to the 02 series of amendment to UN Regulation No. 129 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/5);
(d) Supplement 6 to the 03 series of amendment to UN Regulation No. 129 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/6). In the same time GRSP clarified that built-in ECRS are defined into the UN Regulation No. 129 since to 03 series of amendments to the UN Regulation.

22. GRSP also adopted: ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/3, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/4, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/5 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/6, all not amended, clarifying the application of the dynamic tests procedures to ECRS. The secretariat was requested to submit the proposals, for consideration and vote at the November session of WP.29 and AC.1, for consideration and vote at the June 2021 session of WP.29 and to the AC.1, as draft:
(a) Supplement 11 to the original version of UN Regulation No. 129. (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/3);
(b) Supplement 8 to the 01 series of amendment to UN Regulation No. 129 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/4);
(c) Supplement 7 to the 02 series of amendment to UN Regulation No. 129 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/5);
(d) Supplement 6 to the 03 series of amendment to UN Regulation No. 129 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/6). In the same time GRSP clarified that built-in ECRS are defined into the UN Regulation No. 129 since to 03 series of amendments to the UN Regulation.

22. GRSP also adopted: ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/3, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/4, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/5 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/6, all not amended, clarifying the application of the dynamic tests procedures to ECRS. The secretariat was requested to submit the proposals, for consideration and vote at the November session of WP.29 and AC.1, for consideration and vote at the June 2021 session of WP.29 and to the AC.1, as draft:
(a) Supplement 11 to the original version of UN Regulation No. 129. (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/3);
(b) Supplement 8 to the 01 series of amendment to UN Regulation No. 129 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/4);
(c) Supplement 7 to the 02 series of amendment to UN Regulation No. 129 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/5);
(d) Supplement 6 to the 03 series of amendment to UN Regulation No. 129 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/6). In the same time GRSP clarified that built-in ECRS are defined into the UN Regulation No. 129 since to 03 series of amendments to the UN Regulation.

25. The experts from OICA, introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/12, amended by GRSP-69-22-Rev.2, aiming to allow alternative test methods for heavy duty vehicles in order to improve applicability of the requirements to vehicles of categories M2, M3, N2 and N3. The proposal received comments from the expert of Japan (GRSP-69-31). GRSP adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/12, as amended by Annex V to the session report. The secretariat was requested to submit the proposal as draft Proposal for Supplement 4 to the original version and Supplement 1 to the 01 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 134 (Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Vehicles) for consideration and vote at the November 2021 sessions of WP.29 and to the AC.1.

25. The experts from OICA, introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/12, amended by GRSP-69-22-Rev.2, aiming to allow alternative test methods for heavy duty vehicles in order to improve applicability of the requirements to vehicles of categories M2, M3, N2 and N3. The proposal received comments from the expert of Japan (GRSP-69-31). GRSP adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/12, as amended by Annex V to the session report. The secretariat was requested to submit the proposal as draft Proposal for Supplement 4 to the original version and Supplement 1 to the 01 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 134 (Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Vehicles) for consideration and vote at the November 2021 sessions of WP.29 and to the AC.1.

47. Referring to the amendment adopted under agenda item 23(g) (see para. 44 above), the expert from CLEPA introduced GRSP-69-41, to align UN Regulations Nos. 94, 95, 137 and 153. GRSP adopted GRSP-69-41, as reproduced in Annex X to this report. The secretariat was requested to submit the proposal for consideration and vote at the November 2021 sessions of WP.29 and to the AC.1. as draft:
(a) Supplement 1 to the 04 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 94 (Frontal collision);
(b) part of Supplement 2 (see para. 19 above) to the 05 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 95 (Lateral collision);
(c) Supplement 2 to the 02 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 137 (Frontal impact with focus on restraint systems);
(d) Supplement 2 to the original series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 153 (Fuel system integrity and safety of electric power train in the event of a rear-end collision).

30. The expert from the Netherland introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/11 aimed at clarifying the requirements for the location of ISOFIX systems in case the vehicle type is equipped with rearward facing seats. GRSP adopted, not amended, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/11 and requested the secretariat to submit the proposal as draft Supplement 1 to the original version to UN Regulation No.145 ((ISOFIX anchorage systems, ISOFIX top tether anchorages and i-Size)) for consideration and vote at the November 2021 sessions of WP.29 and to the AC.1.

47. Referring to the amendment adopted under agenda item 23(g) (see para. 44 above), the expert from CLEPA introduced GRSP-69-41, to align UN Regulations Nos. 94, 95, 137 and 153. GRSP adopted GRSP-69-41, as reproduced in Annex X to this report. The secretariat was requested to submit the proposal for consideration and vote at the November 2021 sessions of WP.29 and to the AC.1. as draft:
(a) Supplement 1 to the 04 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 94 (Frontal collision);
(b) part of Supplement 2 (see para. 19 above) to the 05 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 95 (Lateral collision);
(c) Supplement 2 to the 02 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 137 (Frontal impact with focus on restraint systems);
(d) Supplement 2 to the original series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 153 (Fuel system integrity and safety of electric power train in the event of a rear-end collision).

27. The representative from OICA introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/2021/15, exempting modern vehicle from opacity tests. The representative from EC highlighted the need to update the reference K value used, with particulate filter removal remaining undetected due to high this reference value. The representatives from Switzerland and from CITA agreed that the existing 0.5 reference value was no longer adequate and that a much lower value would be desirable. The representative from EC suggested a reference K value of around 0.05 could be a good compromise to improve the failure/tampering detection levels.

28. GRPE agreed to keep discussing a more appropriate K value during forthcoming GRPE sessions, and invited participants to submit proposals on this matter.

29. GRPE adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/2021/15 and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration and vote at their November 2021 sessions as draft Supplement 7 to the 03 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 24 (Visible pollutants, measurement of power of C.I. engines (Diesel smoke)).

19. The representative from OICA introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/2021/13 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/2021/14 proposing to amend the 05 and 06 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 49 respectively correcting and improving some provisions with respect to humidity and hydrocarbons measurements. GRPE further modified ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/2021/13 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/2021/14 during the session as reflected in Annexes IX and X of the session report respectively.

20. The representative from the Netherlands raised two questions on referencing ISO standards in UN texts and some clarifications about the use of helium in flame ionization detectors (FID).

21. The secretariat described the existing collaboration with the ISO secretariat and clarified how ISO standards might be referenced in UN documents. The representative from OICA further explained that helium is now difficult and expensive to acquire as the main reason to request for an alternative option to measure hydrocarbons. The representative from the EC supported this proposal.

22. GRPE requested the secretariat to submit Annexes IX and X to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration and vote at their November 2021 sessions as draft Supplement 11 and 7 to the 05 and 06 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 49 respectively.

19. The representative from OICA introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/2021/13 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/2021/14 proposing to amend the 05 and 06 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 49 respectively correcting and improving some provisions with respect to humidity and hydrocarbons measurements. GRPE further modified ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/2021/13 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/2021/14 during the session as reflected in Annexes IX and X of the session report respectively.

20. The representative from the Netherlands raised two questions on referencing ISO standards in UN texts and some clarifications about the use of helium in flame ionization detectors (FID).

21. The secretariat described the existing collaboration with the ISO secretariat and clarified how ISO standards might be referenced in UN documents. The representative from OICA further explained that helium is now difficult and expensive to acquire as the main reason to request for an alternative option to measure hydrocarbons. The representative from the EC supported this proposal.

22. GRPE requested the secretariat to submit Annexes IX and X to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration and vote at their November 2021 sessions as draft Supplement 11 and 7 to the 05 and 06 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 49 respectively.

7. The representative from OICA introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/2021/10 and GRPE-83-15 extending the acceptable reference fuels and road load determination methodologies and clarifying crankcase pressure measurement and four-wheel drive vehicles tests in the 05, 06 and 07 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 83. The representative from the UK requested further details on the road load determination proposal. The representative from OICA explained it would reduce testing burden to be able to use road load determination approaches used for UN GTR No. 15 and UN Regulation No. 154. The representative from Spain raised concerns about formulation in ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/2021/10 and GRPE-83-15 which were corrected during the session, as reflected in Annexes IV, V and VI to the session report.

8. GRPE requested the secretariat to submit Annexes IV, V and VI to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration and vote at their November 2021 sessions as draft Supplement 15, 17 and 14 to the 05, 06 and 07 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 83 respectively.

7. The representative from OICA introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/2021/10 and GRPE-83-15 extending the acceptable reference fuels and road load determination methodologies and clarifying crankcase pressure measurement and four-wheel drive vehicles tests in the 05, 06 and 07 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 83. The representative from the UK requested further details on the road load determination proposal. The representative from OICA explained it would reduce testing burden to be able to use road load determination approaches used for UN GTR No. 15 and UN Regulation No. 154. The representative from Spain raised concerns about formulation in ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/2021/10 and GRPE-83-15 which were corrected during the session, as reflected in Annexes IV, V and VI to the session report.

8. GRPE requested the secretariat to submit Annexes IV, V and VI to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration and vote at their November 2021 sessions as draft Supplement 15, 17 and 14 to the 05, 06 and 07 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 83 respectively.

7. The representative from OICA introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/2021/10 and GRPE-83-15 extending the acceptable reference fuels and road load determination methodologies and clarifying crankcase pressure measurement and four-wheel drive vehicles tests in the 05, 06 and 07 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 83. The representative from the UK requested further details on the road load determination proposal. The representative from OICA explained it would reduce testing burden to be able to use road load determination approaches used for UN GTR No. 15 and UN Regulation No. 154. The representative from Spain raised concerns about formulation in ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/2021/10 and GRPE-83-15 which were corrected during the session, as reflected in Annexes IV, V and VI to the session report.

8. GRPE requested the secretariat to submit Annexes IV, V and VI to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration and vote at their November 2021 sessions as draft Supplement 15, 17 and 14 to the 05, 06 and 07 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 83 respectively.

9. The representative from OICA introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/2021/11 proposing a shortened test procedure for Pure Electric Vehicles (PEVs) as well as an update of the CoP test procedure in order to align UN Regulation No. 101 with proceedings and procedures described in UN Regulation No. 154. It also proposed an option for manufacturers to determine road load values for Pure Electric Vehicles according to the requirements of UN Regulation No. 83. Some minor editorial corrections had been proposed during the session, as reflected in Annex VII to the session report.

10. GRPE requested the secretariat to submit Annex VII to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration and vote at their November 2021 sessions as draft Supplement 11 to the 01 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 101.

30. The representative from the Russian Federation introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/2021/16 to clarify provisions in UN Regulation No. 133. The representative from the Netherlands proposed an alternative wording to simplify the proposal, as reflected in Annex XI of the session report. The representative from the Russian Federation thanked and supported the alternate proposal from the Netherlands.

31. GRPE adopted Annex XI and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration and vote at their November 2021 sessions as draft Supplement 1 to UN Regulation No. 133 (Recyclability of motor vehicles).

67. The expert from OICA introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/2021/12 proposing an alternative HMI for remote control parking in UN Regulation No. 79.

68. The expert from UK noted that, under the current provisions, a remote served as interface and, that in the alternative HMI proposed, the human would serve as interface. He inquired about the safety mechanism in place to make sure that the driver knows how to stop controlling and moving the vehicle.

69. The expert from Germany proposed that the Task Force could review the proposal and the question raised. The experts from France and the Netherlands supported Germany.

70. GRVA invited the expert from OICA to liaise with France, Germany and the Netherlands, and also to discuss the proposal at the task force meetings.

GRVA requested the secretariat to submit ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/2021/12 as amended by GRVA-10-39 (as amended in session) to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration and vote at their November 2021 sessions, subject to final review by GRVA at its September 2021 sessions.

67. The expert from OICA introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/2021/12 proposing an alternative HMI for remote control parking in UN Regulation No. 79.

68. The expert from UK noted that, under the current provisions, a remote served as interface and, that in the alternative HMI proposed, the human would serve as interface. He inquired about the safety mechanism in place to make sure that the driver knows how to stop controlling and moving the vehicle.

69. The expert from Germany proposed that the Task Force could review the proposal and the question raised. The experts from France and the Netherlands supported Germany.

70. GRVA invited the expert from OICA to liaise with France, Germany and the Netherlands, and also to discuss the proposal at the task force meetings.

GRVA requested the secretariat to submit ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/2021/12 as amended by GRVA-10-39 (as amended in session) to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration and vote at their November 2021 sessions, subject to final review by GRVA at its September 2021 sessions.

67. The expert from OICA introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/2021/12 proposing an alternative HMI for remote control parking in UN Regulation No. 79.

68. The expert from UK noted that, under the current provisions, a remote served as interface and, that in the alternative HMI proposed, the human would serve as interface. He inquired about the safety mechanism in place to make sure that the driver knows how to stop controlling and moving the vehicle.

69. The expert from Germany proposed that the Task Force could review the proposal and the question raised. The experts from France and the Netherlands supported Germany.

70. GRVA invited the expert from OICA to liaise with France, Germany and the Netherlands, and also to discuss the proposal at the task force meetings.

GRVA requested the secretariat to submit ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/2021/12 as amended by GRVA-10-39 (as amended in session) to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration and vote at their November 2021 sessions, subject to final review by GRVA at its September 2021 sessions.

107. The expert from CLEPA introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/2021/15 as amended by GRVA-09-41. The expert from Germany explained that he could only support parts of the proposal and stressed the need for the type approval authority to be able to check the setup used for the Conformity of Production (CoP) tests. The expert from CLEPA explained that he could not agree with the position expressed by the expert from Germany.

108. The expert from Germany stated his readiness to further discuss this matter. The expert from France explained that he could support the text marked in red in the document. The expert from FEMFM supported this discussion. GRVA agreed to resume consideration of this item at its next session.

GRVA requested the secretariat to submit ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/2021/15 as amended by GRVA-10-28 to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration and vote at their November 2021 sessions.

GRVA received progress reports from the IWGs on AEBS-HDV (GRVA-10-37) and on AEBS (GRVA-10-40).

GRVA requested the secretariat to submit GRVA-10-03 to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration and vote at their November 2021 sessions.

GRVA received progress reports from the IWGs on AEBS-HDV (GRVA-10-37) and on AEBS (GRVA-10-40).

GRVA requested the secretariat to submit GRVA-10-03 to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration and vote at their November 2021 sessions.

GRVA received progress reports from the IWGs on AEBS-HDV (GRVA-10-37) and on AEBS (GRVA-10-40).

GRVA requested the secretariat to submit GRVA-10-03 to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration and vote at their November 2021 sessions.

83. The expert from Germany, Co-Chair of the IWG on AEBS for heavy vehicles, presented ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/2022/22 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/2022/23, proposing amendments to the AEBS reinstatement provisions (e.g. for new engine start) in UN Regulation No. 131 and a clarification of the robustness provisions. The expert from France presented GRVA-14-21 on the same issue, aimed at clarifying the French version. The expert from OICA presented GRVA-14-26, proposing clarifications to the provisions in the two official documents above regarding reinstating AEBS e.g. for new engine start. The secretariat prepared GRVA-14-47 and GRVA-14-57 to reflect these amendments.

84. GRVA adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/2022/22, as amended by GRVA-14-47 and requested the secretariat to submit it as a supplement to the 02 series of UN Regulation No. 131 to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration and vote at their March 2023 sessions.

85. GRVA adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/2022/23, as amended by GRVA-14-57 and requested the secretariat to submit it as a supplement to the 01 series of UN Regulation No. 131 to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration and vote at their March 2023 sessions.

23. The expert from OICA introduced their proposal to extend the scope of UN Regulation No. 157 in ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/2021/3 (amended by GRVA-09-19) and invited the GRVA expert to provide views and input on the questions in GRVA-09-34.

23bis. The expert from Korea noted that the time gap values were governed by traffic rules and that UN Regulation No. 157 took the reference deceleration values from UN Regulation No. 13- H. He suggested that the corresponding values in UN Regulation No. 13 should be used for heavy vehicles.

GRVA received a progress report from the Special Interest Group on UN Regulation No. 157 (GRVA-10-34).

GRVA discussed the coordination of work related to this agenda item in line with the guidance provided by AC.2 (GRVA-08-10).

GRVA requested the secretariat to submit GRVA-10-35 to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration and vote at their November 2021 sessions, subject to final review by GRVA at its September 2021 sessions.

90. The Chair of GRSG presented the proposal ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2021/144 for amendments to the Consolidated Resolution on the construction of vehicles (R.E.3) under agenda item 14.4.1.

91. WP.29 adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2021/144.

110. The secretary of GRSG introduced the proposal for amendments to the Consolidated Resolution on the construction of vehicles (R.E.3) (GRSG-121-30), a consolidated text based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/14 as amended by informal document GRSG-119-24 and decisions taken at the 119th GRSG session (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/98 para. 63). It also included ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2020/82, adopted by AC.1 in June 2020.

111. Following comments from the Netherlands, Switzerland and OICA, GRSG adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2021/14, the proposal for amendments to the Consolidated Resolution R.E.3, as amended by GRSG-121-30 and in session, and requested the secretariat to submit it as an official document to WP.29 for consideration and vote at its November 2021 session.

92. WP.29 adopted the draft amendment for the Consolidated Resolution on the common specification of light source categories (R.E.5) under agenda item 4.15.1. and noted that it would enter into force on the same date with the entry into force of the amendment proposals to UN Regulations Nos. 37 and 128 under agenda items 4.6.1 and 4.6.4, respectively.

18. The expert from TF SR introduced an updated set of proposals for amendments to the Consolidated Resolution on the common specification of light source categories (R.E.5) and to UN Regulations Nos. 37 and 128 which introduce Light Emitting Diode (LED) replacement light sources (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/15/Rev.1 as amended by GRE-84-32, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/16/Rev.1 as amended by GRE-84-32, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/17 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2021/3). GRE also noted equivalence criteria (GRE-83-15), a study on introducing LED replacement light sources into UN Regulation No. 37 (GRE-84-02) and an equivalence report for the C5W light source category (GRE-84-03).

19. Several experts supported the proposed package and posed clarifying questions. The expert from France pointed out that, in case the package was adopted, the Type Approval Authorities and Technical Services would not be in a position to verify compliance of LED replacement light sources without vehicle compatibility listings. The expert of FIA urged the Contracting Parties to adopt the proposals and pointed out their benefits for the consumers, environment, economy, and traffic safety (GRE-84-35).

20. Subject to abstention of France, GRE adopted the above proposals and requested the secretariat to submit it for consideration and vote at the November 2021 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1 as draft Supplement 48 to the 03 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 37, draft Supplement 11 to UN Regulation No. 128 and draft amendment 7 to the Consolidated Resolution on the common specification of light source categories (R.E.5). GRE also requested the secretariat to publish GRE-83-15 on the UNECE website as a reference document.

94. The Chair of GRSP introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2021/146 for Addendum 1 to Mutual Resolution No. 1: Specifications for the Construction, Preparation and Certification of the 50th percentile male Biofidelic Rear Impact Dummy, anthropomorphic test Device (BioRID-II UN). He explained that the body of the proposal introduced the general design of the dummy, including the essential dimensions and how they are checked.

95. The Chair of GRPE introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2021/147 containing a proposal for a new amendment to Mutual Resolution No. 2, aiming to align vehicle propulsiotn system definitions with the latest Amendment 6 to UN GTR No. 15 and UN Regulation No. 154.

96. WP.29 considered and endorsed the proposals for amendments to Mutual Resolutions under agenda items 4.17.1. and 4.17.2. and submitted them to AC.3 for final approval.

134. Submitted for consideration and vote, the proposal of Amendment 3 to Mutual Resolution No. 1 (M.R.1) — Draft Addendum 1, was passed on 24 November 2021 by consensus vote of Australia, Canada, China, the European Union (representing Cyprus, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden), India, Japan, Malaysia, Norway, the Republic of Korea, the Russian Federation, South Africa and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

135. The representatives from Canada, Tunisia and United States of America abstained from voting.

31. The expert from United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/2 and GRSP-69-39 (this last correcting typo errors) through GRSP-69-01 as proposal for Addendum 1 to Mutual Resolution No. 1 (Specifications for the Construction, Preparation and Certification of the 50th percentile male Biofidelic Rear Impact Dummy, anthropomorphic test Device (BioRID-II UN). He explained that the structure of the proposal was stemming from GRSP-54-05 (Draft addendum 1 to M.R.1), introduced at the fifty-fourth session of GRSP (see ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/54, para. 4) and that the body of the proposal introduced the general design of the dummy, including the essential dimensions and how they are checked. He added that the text associated with the procedures for dismantling, assembling and adjusting the dummy had received editorial review and that proprietary names had been removed. It was noted that copyrights were expected to be removed from drawings when the proposal would be finally adopted by WP.29 and AC.3. He finally urged GRSP to recommend the proposal to allow a thorough implementation of UN Regulation No. 17 and UN GTR No. 7 by Contracting Parties of both Agreements. The experts from the Netherlands, Germany, Japan, France agreed with the recommendation of the expert from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The expert from the United States of America endorsed in principle the proposal, however, she explained that a full technical review of the document was not completed by her Administration and requested a time reservation. It was noted that time for possible revision was still available prior the November sessions of WP.29 and AC.3 and being integrated even on informal basis if they would not be relevant. Finally, GRSP recommended ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/2, as amended by Annex VII to the session report, and requested the secretariat to submit it as draft Amendment 3 to M.R.1 to the November 2021 sessions of WP.29 and AC.3.

94. The Chair of GRSP introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2021/146 for Addendum 1 to Mutual Resolution No. 1: Specifications for the Construction, Preparation and Certification of the 50th percentile male Biofidelic Rear Impact Dummy, anthropomorphic test Device (BioRID-II UN). He explained that the body of the proposal introduced the general design of the dummy, including the essential dimensions and how they are checked.

95. The Chair of GRPE introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2021/147 containing a proposal for a new amendment to Mutual Resolution No. 2, aiming to align vehicle propulsiotn system definitions with the latest Amendment 6 to UN GTR No. 15 and UN Regulation No. 154.

96. WP.29 considered and endorsed the proposals for amendments to Mutual Resolutions under agenda items 4.17.1. and 4.17.2. and submitted them to AC.3 for final approval.

107. The World Forum noted that the proposal for a framework document on vehicle whole-life compliance was still under review by GRs, which was deemed to be finalized before the WP.29 March 2022 session.

109. The representative of the Russian Federation, Co-Chair of the IWG on Periodical Technical Inspections (PTI) reported to WP.29 on the activities of the IWG at its twenty-first, twenty-second and twenty-third sessions, which took place in April, May and June 2021, in a virtual format (WP.29-184-08). He informed delegates that IWG on PTI had revised its terms of reference and submitted it for consideration by the World Forum. He stated that the IWG had completed the development and submitted for approval to WP.29 the framework document on vehicle whole-life compliance, which contained definitions, a safety and environmental vision, working principles, and a whole-life compliance principles based on a risk assessment approach. In addition, he introduced the work of the IWG concerning a draft proposal for amending UN Rule No. 1 and the WP.29 recommendation on application of Particulate Number (PN) measurement at PTI, as well as the work towards the development of the draft Guidance for road-side technical inspections and enforcement.

110. The representative of the Russian Federation, Co-Chair of the IWG on PTI introduced the updated draft terms of reference of the IWG (WP.29-184-09). The World Forum endorsed the updated draft terms of reference, as amended in session (WP.29-184-09/Rev.1). He also introduced the draft Framework document on vehicle whole-life compliance (WP.29-184-10).

111. The representative of the Netherlands, Chair of GRPE, congratulated the IWG on PTI for the initiatives taken, and the forward-thinking activities introduced. He welcomed the approach of the IWG on PTI, and insisted both IWG on PTI and GRPE were already working closely together on the topic of lifetime compliance, especially looking at tampering and the links between the type approval and periodic technical inspection procedures. The Chair of WP.29 agreed a close collaboration was fully appropriate.

112. Upon detailed discussion pertaining to its contents, and further comments from representatives of the Russian Federation, CITA and OICA, WP.29 requested the draft Framework document on vehicle whole-life compliance as revised in session (WP.29-184-10/Rev.1) to be issued as an official document, circulated among all GRs for their comments and contributions and submitted for consideration at the November 2021 session of the World Forum.

113. The Chair of WP.29 invited the IWG on PTI to initiate activities in line with its newly endorsed terms of reference and invited the IWG to regularly report on its activities to the World Forum.

69. The Co-Chair of the IWG on PTI introduced GRPE-85-40 introducing the draft Framework Document on Vehicle Whole-Life Compliance (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2021/148). The representative from CITA supported the proposal. The representative from the EC highlighted some inconsistencies in the diagram shown and sought clarifications on the intention of the document. The Chair also highlighted some differences between EU and UN legislative framework which might lead to misinterpretation of the document.

70. The Co-Chair of the IWG on PTI agreed the document could be improved and agreed that it would be beneficial to present the discrepancies between different countries/regions to improve the harmonization offered by the activities developed within WP.2929 and its subsidiary bodies.

71. The secretariat proposed to report to WP.29 that GRPE identified potential improvements to the draft Framework Document on Vehicle Whole-Life Compliance, and that a proposal for improvement would be formalized during the next session of GRPE in June 2022 and communicated to WP.29 during its June 2022 session. The representatives from Sweden, the UK, and OICA as well as the Co-Chair of the IWG on PTI supported that approach. GRPE agreed to keep this item on the agenda for its next session.

37. The expert from the Informal Working Group on Periodical Technical Inspections (IWG PTI) introduced a draft WP.29 framework document on vehicle whole-life compliance (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2021/148 and GRBP-75-15). Following an exchange of views, GRBP requested its Chair to report to WP.29 on the GRBP considerations.

63. The Chair asked GRPE for their comments on the draft Framework Document on Vehicle Whole-Life Compliance (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2021/148), as agreed during the last session of GRPE (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/85, para. 71). Following bilateral consultations, the representatives from the European Commission and the Co-Chair of the IWG on PTI introduced GRPE-86-43 as proposed amendments to ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2021/148. GRPE supported the proposal and requested the secretariat to submit it as an informal document to the June 2022 session of WP.29.

94. The Co-Chair of the IWG on PTI informed the World Forum on the consultations of WP.29 subsidiary bodies on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2022/145. He noted that the representative of CLEPA submitted informal document WP.29-188-24, proposing amendments to the official document.

95. The representative of Sweden mentioned main principles included in the document. He inquired about the practical implications in terms of implementation of these principles and way to operationalize them.

96. The representative of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland noted the potential implications of the document. He sought clarification on the purpose of the document, in particular whether it related to those undertaking PTI or to vehicle owners/users. He recommended to clarify who would be addressed by the document.

97. The representative of France supported the views expressed by the representative of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. He mentioned the WP.29 deliverables already addressing different phases of vehicle lifecycles. He emphasised the importance clarifying methodologies with this regard.

98. The representative of the European Union proposed to postpone the vote on this document to facilitate coordination among the Member States of the European Union and allow for verification of the implications.

99. The representative of CLEPA introduced WP.29-188-24, proposing to insert a subparagraph under paragraph 8 of the official document considered under this item and highlighted some other principles.

100. The representative of the Netherlands proposed that IWG on PTI should review the proposal tabled by the representative of CLEPA and bring the outcome of the discussion back to WP.29 in March 2023. He continued that all comments provided during the session were true, that many WP.29 deliverables already addressed different phases of the vehicle lifecycles. He highlighted the merit of the proposal for a Vehicle Whole Life Compliance framework to streamline contracting parties’ efforts with this regard. He supported the proposal of the representative of the European Union.

101. The representative of OICA confirmed that the draft framework document continues to raise questions as to its implications and supported the statements by UK and France.

102. The representative of the Russian Federation, Co-Chair of the IWG on PTI, recalled that the document had been reviewed by all the WP.29 subsidiary bodies and that he did not see any new matter that had not been previously discussed by the IWG on PTI. He recommended the adoption of the document. He gave a positive initial assessment of the proposal tabled by the representative of CLEPA and suggested further review of it.

103. WP.29 recommended the IWG on PTI to consider the input received, to review WP.29-188-24 and agreed to resume consideration of this agenda item at its March 2023 session.

66. GRSG commented on the Whole Life Compliance document (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2021/148) by suggesting removal of those elements that are not covered by the 1958 and 1998 Agreements: Market Surveillance, Registration and Un-registration. GRSG also noted the withdrawal of GRSG-123-07 on this subject.

67. The expert from the Russian Federation introduced GRSG-123-12, proposing a new rule, devised by the IWG on Periodical Technical Inspections (PTI) to introduce periodical technical inspections of Emergency Call Systems (AECS), intended to be fitted to vehicles of categories M1 and N1 covered by UN Regulation No. 144. The expert from Germany informed GRSG that the current Directive (EU) 2021/1717 excluded AECS from PTI. The expert from OICA made several comments on the proposal (GRSG-123-36).

68. GRSG agreed to resume consideration at its October 2022 session on this subject based on a revised document with the comments from experts.