GTR No. 7 Head Restraints

MR 1: Test devices

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.

UN R17 Strength of Seats

16. The expert from Norway introduced a presentation (GRSP-69-06) concerning the main findings of a report (GRSP-69-02) from the Norwegian Safety Investigation Authority (NSIA) related to a high-speed frontal road-collision. He added that the car collision occurred between a passenger car and a van and that two passengers seating in the rear seat row died during the collision also due to the luggage displacement, while frontal seating passengers sustained minor injuries. The expert from Consumer International (CI) proposed that more stringent requirements for rear seat strength should be introduced into the UN Regulation. The expert from EC stated his intention to study the case and report at the next GRSP sessions. The expert from OICA argued that crash speed (80 km/h) of the reported accident was beyond the speed considered into the UN Regulation. Moreover, he suggested that also harmonized international traffic rules on the obligation of securing luggage should be pursued. GRSP agreed to resume discussion on this subject and defer discussion on GRSP-69-34 at its December 2021 session.

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14. The expert from Norway introduced a proposal of amendments (GRSP-70-27) to improve the test procedure for protection for the occupants against the displacement of luggage. He clarified that the proposal stemmed from findings of a report (GRSP-69-02) of the Norwegian Safety Investigation Authority (NSIA) on a high-speed frontal road-collision, introduced at the May 2021 session of GRSP. The expert from CLEPA argued that there was no evidence that seat-strength improvement would prevent situations like those shown by the expert from Norway and that the problem seemed more related to submarining. The expert from the Netherlands added that the accident shown occurred at high speed. He underlined that the problem was a mismatch between UN Regulation No. 14 and 17, because it does not cover the situation when an occupant is seating in the rear centre position and there was luggage in the boot. The expert from OICA also stressed the very high severity of this particular accident and that, since the current UN Regulation No. 17 requirements were introduced, real world data do not seem to indicate problems; he also suggested to understand better this specific issue and to collect more evidence. GRSP agreed to resume consideration at its next sessions on the basis of GRSP-70-27 and accident data and keep GRSP-70-27 as an informal document for the May 2022 session.

UN R100 Electric Powertrain Vehicles

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.

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UN R100 Electric Powertrain Vehicles

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.

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8. GRSP noted the proposal tabled by expert from the Netherlands ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/18 as amended by GRSP-70-31 to introduce requirements for post-crash electrical safety as was agreed for UN Regulation No. 94 (Frontal collision). GRSP adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2021/18 as amended by Annex II to the session report. The secretariat was requested to submit the proposal as draft 05 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 12 (Steering mechanism) for consideration and vote at the June 2022 sessions of WP.29 and to the Administrative Committee of the 1958 Agreement (AC.1).

23. The expert from the Netherlands introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/21, aimed at introducing requirements for post-crash electrical safety in the event of a pole side impact collision, as was agreed for UN Regulation No. 94 (Frontal collision) and proposed for UN Regulation No. 12 (see paragraph 8 above). GRSP adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/21, deleting the square brackets in paragraph 11.7. The secretariat was requested to submit the proposal as draft 02 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 135 (Pole Side Impact (PSI)) for consideration and vote at the June 2022 sessions of WP.29 and to the AC.1.

Bus and Coach CRS

33. The expert from Spain, on behalf of IWG on safer transport of children in buses and coaches informed GRSP about the progress of the group (GRSP-69-05). She confirmed the that the group was examining different configurations of testing (e.g.: seating position, Q dummies with or without CRS, types of CRS) considering bus requirements. The expert from OICA suggested that GRSP should focus keenly on this activity and decide which kind of child restraint system should be considered.

UN R17 Strength of Seats

16. The expert from Norway introduced a presentation (GRSP-69-06) concerning the main findings of a report (GRSP-69-02) from the Norwegian Safety Investigation Authority (NSIA) related to a high-speed frontal road-collision. He added that the car collision occurred between a passenger car and a van and that two passengers seating in the rear seat row died during the collision also due to the luggage displacement, while frontal seating passengers sustained minor injuries. The expert from Consumer International (CI) proposed that more stringent requirements for rear seat strength should be introduced into the UN Regulation. The expert from EC stated his intention to study the case and report at the next GRSP sessions. The expert from OICA argued that crash speed (80 km/h) of the reported accident was beyond the speed considered into the UN Regulation. Moreover, he suggested that also harmonized international traffic rules on the obligation of securing luggage should be pursued. GRSP agreed to resume discussion on this subject and defer discussion on GRSP-69-34 at its December 2021 session.

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14. The expert from Norway introduced a proposal of amendments (GRSP-70-27) to improve the test procedure for protection for the occupants against the displacement of luggage. He clarified that the proposal stemmed from findings of a report (GRSP-69-02) of the Norwegian Safety Investigation Authority (NSIA) on a high-speed frontal road-collision, introduced at the May 2021 session of GRSP. The expert from CLEPA argued that there was no evidence that seat-strength improvement would prevent situations like those shown by the expert from Norway and that the problem seemed more related to submarining. The expert from the Netherlands added that the accident shown occurred at high speed. He underlined that the problem was a mismatch between UN Regulation No. 14 and 17, because it does not cover the situation when an occupant is seating in the rear centre position and there was luggage in the boot. The expert from OICA also stressed the very high severity of this particular accident and that, since the current UN Regulation No. 17 requirements were introduced, real world data do not seem to indicate problems; he also suggested to understand better this specific issue and to collect more evidence. GRSP agreed to resume consideration at its next sessions on the basis of GRSP-70-27 and accident data and keep GRSP-70-27 as an informal document for the May 2022 session.

UN R153 Fuel System Electric Power Train Safety

46. GRSP noted GRSP-69-07, tabled by the expert from Germany, proposing to extend the condition of the necessity of an influence on the results of the impact test to all criteria. GRSP agreed to resume discussion at its December 2021 session. The secretariat was requested to distribute GRSP-69-07 with an official symbol at the next session of GRSP.

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UN R12 Steering Mechanism

9. GRSP noted the proposal tabled by expert from the Netherlands (GRSP-69-08) to introduce requirements concerning post-crash electrical safety as was agreed for UN Regulation No. 94 (Frontal collision). GRSP requested the secretariat to distribute GRSP-69-08 with an official symbol at its December 2021 session, pending a further revision submitted by the expert of the Netherlands by the deadline for submission of official documents.

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8. GRSP noted the proposal tabled by expert from the Netherlands ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/18 as amended by GRSP-70-31 to introduce requirements for post-crash electrical safety as was agreed for UN Regulation No. 94 (Frontal collision). GRSP adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2021/18 as amended by Annex II to the session report. The secretariat was requested to submit the proposal as draft 05 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 12 (Steering mechanism) for consideration and vote at the June 2022 sessions of WP.29 and to the Administrative Committee of the 1958 Agreement (AC.1).

UN R129 Enhanced Child Restraints

21. GRSP considered GRSP-69-09, concerning the interpretation of the expert from the Netherlands on the way “one belt route” defined by the current text of UN Regulation No. 129 (Enhanced Child Restraint Systems). He also requested guidance to GRSP how to deal in the future with questions of this kind. GRSP agreed on the interpretation provided by the expert from the Netherlands:

""one belt route" shall be strictly interpreted, only asymmetrical attachments can still be regarded as “one belt route”

GRSP agreed that such an interpretation would not need to amend the current text of UN Regulation No. 129. Moreover, GRSP agreed that such decision would be reported orally by the Chair of GRSP at the June 2021 session of WP.29 as well as the request of guidance to address issue of interpretations of this kind in a more coordinated way in the work of WP.29 and its subsidiary bodies.

UN R135 Pole Side Impact

27. The expert from the Netherlands introduced GRSP-69-10, aiming at introducing requirements concerning post-crash electrical safety in the event of a pole side impact collision, as was agreed for UN Regulation No. 94 (Frontal collision) and proposed for UN Regulation No. 12 (see para. 9 above). The secretariat was requested to distribute GRSP-69-10 with an official symbol at its December 2021 session.

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23. The expert from the Netherlands introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/21, aimed at introducing requirements for post-crash electrical safety in the event of a pole side impact collision, as was agreed for UN Regulation No. 94 (Frontal collision) and proposed for UN Regulation No. 12 (see paragraph 8 above). GRSP adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/21, deleting the square brackets in paragraph 11.7. The secretariat was requested to submit the proposal as draft 02 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 135 (Pole Side Impact (PSI)) for consideration and vote at the June 2022 sessions of WP.29 and to the AC.1.

UN R137 Frontal Impact ORS

29. The expert from the Netherland introduced GRSP-69-11, aiming at clarifying the requirements for the adjustment of the passenger seat back when installing the Hybrid-III 5th percentile female dummy. He requested feedback to his proposal to GRSP experts, prior to the deadline for submission of official documents to the December 2021 session of GRSP.

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26. GRSP resumed consideration of a proposal tabled by the expert from the Netherland (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/23), aimed at clarifying the requirements for the adjustment of the passenger seat back when installing the Hybrid-III 5th percentile female dummy. GRSP adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/23, not amended. The secretariat was requested to submit the proposal as draft Supplement 4 to the 01 series of amendment and as draft Supplement 3 to the 02 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 137 (Frontal impact with focus on restraint systems) for consideration and vote at the June 2022 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1.

3. GRSP considered and adopted the agenda (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/1) proposed for the sixty-ninth session, the running order (GRSP-69-27), virtual meeting guidelines (GRSP-69-12) and the annotations (GRSP-69-33-Rev.1). GRSP informal working groups are listed in Annex XI of the session report.

UN R136 Electric Motorcycle Safety

28. The expert from International Motorcycle Manufacturers Association (IMMA) introduced GRSP-69-13, aiming at updating the requirements for electric vehicles of category L in UN Regulation No. 136, by aligning them to the new 03 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 100 and UN GTR No. 20. Moreover, he explained that the proposal included new optional requirements to enable the mounting of removable Rechargeable Electric Energy Storage System (REESS) in any orientation, to enable safe deployment of swappable batteries. He also mentioned GRSP-69-14, providing a consolidated version of the amended UN Regulation. GRSP agreed to resume discussion on this subject at its December 2021 session and requested to distribute GRSP-69-13 with an official symbol at its next session.

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24. The expert from IMMA introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/22, aimed at updating the requirements for electric vehicles of category L by aligning them to UN GTR No. 20. He also added that the proposal was including new optional requirements to enable the mounting of removable Rechargeable Electric Energy Storage System (REESS) in any orientation, that would enable safe deployment of swappable batteries. GRSP adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/22 as amended by annex VII to the report (GRSP-70-24). The secretariat was requested to submit the proposal as draft 01 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 136 (Electric vehicle L) for consideration and vote at the June 2022 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1.

UN R136 Electric Motorcycle Safety

28. The expert from International Motorcycle Manufacturers Association (IMMA) introduced GRSP-69-13, aiming at updating the requirements for electric vehicles of category L in UN Regulation No. 136, by aligning them to the new 03 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 100 and UN GTR No. 20. Moreover, he explained that the proposal included new optional requirements to enable the mounting of removable Rechargeable Electric Energy Storage System (REESS) in any orientation, to enable safe deployment of swappable batteries. He also mentioned GRSP-69-14, providing a consolidated version of the amended UN Regulation. GRSP agreed to resume discussion on this subject at its December 2021 session and requested to distribute GRSP-69-13 with an official symbol at its next session.

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24. The expert from IMMA introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/22, aimed at updating the requirements for electric vehicles of category L by aligning them to UN GTR No. 20. He also added that the proposal was including new optional requirements to enable the mounting of removable Rechargeable Electric Energy Storage System (REESS) in any orientation, that would enable safe deployment of swappable batteries. GRSP adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/22 as amended by annex VII to the report (GRSP-70-24). The secretariat was requested to submit the proposal as draft 01 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 136 (Electric vehicle L) for consideration and vote at the June 2022 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1.

MR 1: Test devices

32. The expert from Netherlands on behalf of a dummy manufacturer introduced GRSP-69-15, explaining that his company would work with any interested parties concerning devices that represent vulnerable occupants. He also offered full cooperation concerning the 50th percentile female dummies and offered to actively support Sweden in the development and evaluation of the respective Anthropomorphic Test Device. The experts from Sweden introduced (GRSP-69-42) reiterating the result of a study conducted in her country showing that adult female were poorly represented by existing dummies. She therefore suggested to start to form an ad hoc group to understand the issue and elaborate a suggestion for terms of reference for an IWG addressing both men and women equally and diversity of occupants to be presented for the December 2021 session of GRSP. She suggested to cooperate with interested Contracting Parties and manufacturers and to invite experts of the Global Forum for Road Traffic Safety (WP.1) and of the Working Party on Regulatory Cooperation and Standardization Policies (WP.6) to join if were still lingering questions. It was noted that possible participation of WP.1 and WP.6 should be consulted with the Administrative Committee on the coordination of work of WP.29 (AC.2) to receive endorsement. GRSP agreed about with suggestion of the expert from Sweden to start consultation with interested parties concerning the issue.

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UN R22 Helmets

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.

UN R22 Helmets

18. GRSP also noted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/15, amended by GRSP-69-18 aimed at preventing the issue of invalidating a UN Approval with the use of an aftermarket product. The proposal received some comments from the experts of Euromed (GRSP-69-26) and proposed changes from the expert from Italy (GRSP-69-32). GRSP Chair and the Chair of the ad-hoc group proposed to convey the above proposals into the activity of the ad-hoc group on safety-helmets. The expert from Euromed argued that the for sake of transparency it was advisable to establish an informal working group (IWG) and he introduced the terms of reference of the IWG (GRSP-69-36). However, concerns were expressed about the number of interested experts and about the need to be much more responsive in providing a possible solution to the December 2021 session. Following the suggestion of the expert from the Netherlands, GRSP agreed to continue the activities of the ad-hoc group and requested the secretariat to provide a wiki page on the ECE website. In the meantime, it was clarified that rules of procedure of IWGs, ad-hoc group, Task Force shall be the same of those of parent group. Accordingly, GRSP reminded all the Chairs and secretaries of the above-mentioned groups to verify consistent credentials of attendees and receive copyright disclaimers for documents posted on UNECE website. GRSP agreed to resume the discussion on this subject waiting the outcome of discussion of the ad-hoc group on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/15, GRSP-69-26, GRSP-69-32 and GRSP-69-36.

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16. The expert from Italy, Chair of the ad-hoc group on safety helmets introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/24 amended by GRSP-70-14, in a presentation (GRSP-70-28) to address specific requirements for the type approval of helmet accessories defined by the ad-hoc group. GRSP adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/24, as amended by (GRSP-70-14) annex III to this report. The secretariat was requested to submit the proposal, as draft Supplement 2 to the 06 series of amendment to UN Regulation No. 22 (Protective helmets), for consideration and vote at the June 2022 session of WP.29 and to AC.1.

UN R22 Helmets

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.

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14. The expert from Israel introduced a presentation (GRSP-67-09-Rev.1) explaining the point of view of the “motorcycle helmet communication” industry on the 06 series of amendments to the UN Regulation adopted by WP.29 at its June 2020 session. He clarified that the industry supports a UN Regulation which ensures motorbike rider safety. However, he argued that it should be implemented in a practical manner since the revised paragraph 7.3.1.3.5. of the UN Regulation requires that only accessories tested during the type approval procedure of the helmet could keep the type approval validity. He clarified that this requirement would create major trade barriers for the motorcycle helmet communication systems commonly used by motorbike riders. He therefore asked that the motorcycle helmet communication industry be included in the process of developing type approval requirements to overcome the trade barrier issue by: (a) specific tests for helmets ready for accessories, b) particular tests for communication accessories. Finally, he offered his expertise to develop amendments to consider aftermarket accessories. The expert from Italy, Chair of the IWG on Protective Helmets (IWG-PH), clarified in a presentation (GRSP-67-25) that the activities of the group were open to all stakeholders. Moreover, he added that UN Regulation No. 22 refers specifically to type approval of helmets and that the helmet manufacturer (type approval holder of a type protective helmet) is responsible for the conformity of the product and for the maintenance of the safety requirements tested during the type approval. He explained that the possible non-conformity of helmets, caused by installation of untested aftermarket products, would introduce liability issues.

15. GRSP noted that the IWG activities were suspended due to the lack of research results that would allow Phase 2 of the UN Regulation to begin. Therefore, GRSP endorsed the recommendation of the Chair of the IWG to provide a proposal of amendments addressing aftermarket accessories by the December 2020 session of GRSP. Finally, GRSP noted the offer of the expert of the United States of America to provide research results from NHTSA to the IWG once NHTSA had resumed its activities.

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13. The expert from Israel, explaining the point of view of the “motorcycle helmet communication”, introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2020/19 through a presentation (GRSP-68-15), proposing a temporary solution to the 06 series of amendments to the UN Regulation. He also proposed at the same time a revised definition of accessories allowed to be fitted in type approved helmets. He clarified that this temporary solution should be followed by a new proposal delivered by the IWG and asked that IWG consider some examples for communication accessories requirements as well as for helmets in his presentation. The expert from Sweden introduced GRSP-68-09, amending ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2020/19. She expressed concerns that the issue was affecting the validity of type approval originally granted and she questioned who would bear this responsibility. The expert from the Netherland argued that the Israeli proposal was not acceptable because it was opened to any kind of accessories to be implemented on the helmet. The expert from Republic of Korea supported the proposal tabled by the expert from Israel. The expert from Germany stated that the proposal was a good basis to start discussion, but it was premature to draw specific conclusions. He explained that current requirements of the UN Regulation were aimed at limiting the use of aftermarket products, whose liability was not in the purview of helmet manufacturers. He suggested that GRSP experts engage in their discussions stakeholders from the helmet aftermarket industry (e.g: camera industry). The expert from Spain clarified that accessories should be intended to integrate the securing functionalities of the helmet (e.g.: tear-off films of inner visors, electronic devices and their support. The expert from Italy clarified that the IWG activities were suspended due to the lack of research results that would allow Phase 2 of the UN Regulation to begin and that this issue was not included in the scope of the IWG. Therefore, GRSP agreed to establish an ad hoc group of interested experts to discuss and devise at the earliest convenience a solution on this issue. The experts from France, Republic of Korea, The Netherlands, Israel, Italy, Germany, Spain and from the European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA) stated their availability to participate to the activities of the ad-hoc group. GRSP, also agreed to resume discussion on this agenda item on the basis of the outcome of the ad-hoc group.

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16. The expert from Italy, Chair of the ad-hoc group on safety helmets introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/24 amended by GRSP-70-14, in a presentation (GRSP-70-28) to address specific requirements for the type approval of helmet accessories defined by the ad-hoc group. GRSP adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/24, as amended by (GRSP-70-14) annex III to this report. The secretariat was requested to submit the proposal, as draft Supplement 2 to the 06 series of amendment to UN Regulation No. 22 (Protective helmets), for consideration and vote at the June 2022 session of WP.29 and to AC.1.

UN R127 Pedestrian Safety

GTR No. 9 Pedestrian Safety (GTR)

6. The expert from the Republic of Korea introduced GRSP-69-20, providing the progress report of the Informal Working Group on Deployable Pedestrian Protection Systems (IWG-DPPS). He confirmed his previous statement at the December 2020 session of GRSP that due to the limitation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the IWG had still open issues and the finalization of a proposal would be expected by May 2022 session of GRSP. Accordingly, he requested the extension of the mandate until November 2022. In the meantime, he requested the official position of Contracting Parties on applying the numerical simulation method to the proposed requirements to the UN Regulation/UN GTR. He explained that this would constitute the core proposed amendments and in the case of a negative response of CPs this would have a negative effect on the work performed so far by the IWG. GRSP endorsed the request of the expert from the Republic of Korea to extend the mandate of the IWG to seek endorsement of WP.29 and AC.3 at their June 2021 sessions. Moreover, GRSP requested experts of C.P.s of both 1958 and 1998 Agreements to provide an answer to the Chair of the IWG concerning the simulation method by the December 2021 session of GRSP at the latest. The expert from United States of America announced her participation in the next IWG meeting.

UN R127 Pedestrian Safety

4. GRSP Chair, informed GRSP of the discussion held at the March 2021 session of the Executive Committee of the 1998 Agreement (AC.3) (see ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1157, paras. 143 to 148). GRSP Chair recalled GRSP that AC.3 agreed to defer vote under this agenda item to its June 2021 session pending further discussions concerning the proposal for Amendment 3 to UN Global Technical Regulation (UN GTR) No. 9 at the next session of GRSP, scheduled to take place in May 2021. He also reminded that AC.3 requested GRSP to give highest priority to the task and to report back to AC.3 and WP.29 with the greatest urgency on the progress towards a resolution of outstanding matters in this context. He continued that to that end, he had contacted the concerned Contracting Parties including AC.3 Chair and the GRSP Secretary, to meet at the earliest possible date and asked the new expert representing the United States of America to report on the developments since WP.29. The expert of the United States of America informed GRSP about the meeting of the interested experts held virtually on April 23, when especially the experts from the United States of America and Germany, presented on the findings and conclusions of their respective experts. It was agreed that more discussions are warranted and with inclusion of the industry. During that time, United States of America and Germany continued the dialogue and exchanges of views and technical information to find a solution. She also added that experts met on Monday, May 17, just prior to GRSP meeting and agreed to establish as soon as possible a task force to solve the issue between the May and December 2021 GRSP sessions. She assumed that the first meeting of the task Force would be held on June 14 and that most likely a proposal would be ready by the GRSP meeting in December 2021. The experts from Germany, EC, Canada, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Japan, the Netherlands, and Republic of Korea, supported the United States of America approach and underlined the relevance of timing. The expert from the United States of America proposed to include other relevant issues in the programme of work of the Task Force. The expert from OICA stressed the importance not to delay the finalisation of the extension of the impact zone, explaining that this is urgently needed due to the European Union requirements of the General Safety Regulation which are already decided in general (including the application dates), but which are currently under development in the framework of UN Regulation N° 127. He feared that, if such topics are referred back to GTR N°9, then the deadlines would not be respected, creating for industry a legal void. The experts from the Netherlands and the United States of America introduced GRSP-69-43-Rev.1 amending the previous authorization to develop Amendment 3 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/AC.3/31). GRSP recommended on provisional basis ECE/TRANS/WP.29/AC.3/31/Rev.1, as reproduced in Annex II to this report, to provide a revised request of authorization of work to finalize Amendment 3 to UN GTR No. 9 (Pedestrian safety) for consideration to the June 2021 session of AC.3. To ensure the work proceeds in a timely manner, GRSP agreed to establish a Task Force, and it was recommended to withdraw the current proposed Amendment 3 from consideration and vote at the June 2021 session of AC.3. Moreover, GRSP agreed to forward documents under agenda item 11 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2019/18, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2020/9 and GRSP-69-21-Rev.1) to the TF for consideration (see para. 20 below).

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19. The expert from Germany introduced GRSP-70-17 (superseding ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2019/18), concerning new provisions to cope with Adjustable Ride Height Suspension System (ARHSS). GRSP agreed to distribute GRSP-70-17 with an official symbol at its May 2022 session, as draft 04 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 127.

UN R134 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Safety

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.

185th WP.29 session (23-26 Nov 2021)

UN R16 Safety belt systems

13. The expert from Japan introduced GRSP-69-23 through a presentation (GRSP-69-24), aimed at solving the issue of safety-belt slipping up to the neck and submarining occurring in some cases when the booster seat was fixed to the vehicle by an ISOFIX attachment increasing the risk of child occupant’s neck and abdomen injuries. The experts from the CLEPA and OICA requested a study reservation on the proposal. GRSP agreed to resume discussion at its December 2021 session and requested the secretariat to distribute GRSP-69-23 with an official symbol at its next session.

70th GRSP session (6-10 Dec 2021)

11. The expert from Japan introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/19 on the safety-belts of seat positions equipped with the lower ISOFIX anchorages. He also introduced presentation GRSP-70-32 highlighting that the maximum values of pelvis acceleration and lap belt force of rear dummies were larger than those of front dummies. The expert from OICA introduced GRSP-70-25 showing that data from the expert of Japan showed that for booster seats secured by both safety-belt and ISOFIX could cause slack in the belt system which leads to increased dummy loadings. Therefore, he suggested that booster seats with ISOFIX attachments should be type approved according to UN Regulation No. 129 as “specific to vehicle” and not as “universal” or “i-Size”. GRSP agreed to resume discussion on the proposal at its May 2022 session.

71st GRSP session (9-13 May)

UN R16 Safety belt systems

13. The expert from Japan introduced GRSP-69-23 through a presentation (GRSP-69-24), aimed at solving the issue of safety-belt slipping up to the neck and submarining occurring in some cases when the booster seat was fixed to the vehicle by an ISOFIX attachment increasing the risk of child occupant’s neck and abdomen injuries. The experts from the CLEPA and OICA requested a study reservation on the proposal. GRSP agreed to resume discussion at its December 2021 session and requested the secretariat to distribute GRSP-69-23 with an official symbol at its next session.

UN R129 Enhanced Child Restraints

24. Finally, the expert from Japan introduced GRSP-69-25 to inform GRSP on results from tests performed in his country concerning frontal impact using the Q1.5 dummy and four types of ECRS type approved according to the UN Regulation and focusing on the effect of contact between the chin and chest on the dummy’s neck injury. The expert from Spain volunteered to cooperate with the expert from Japan on this issue and provide together an update at the December 2021 session of GRSP. In the same time the expert from Spain withdrew GRSP-68-13.

UN R22 Helmets

18. GRSP also noted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/15, amended by GRSP-69-18 aimed at preventing the issue of invalidating a UN Approval with the use of an aftermarket product. The proposal received some comments from the experts of Euromed (GRSP-69-26) and proposed changes from the expert from Italy (GRSP-69-32). GRSP Chair and the Chair of the ad-hoc group proposed to convey the above proposals into the activity of the ad-hoc group on safety-helmets. The expert from Euromed argued that the for sake of transparency it was advisable to establish an informal working group (IWG) and he introduced the terms of reference of the IWG (GRSP-69-36). However, concerns were expressed about the number of interested experts and about the need to be much more responsive in providing a possible solution to the December 2021 session. Following the suggestion of the expert from the Netherlands, GRSP agreed to continue the activities of the ad-hoc group and requested the secretariat to provide a wiki page on the ECE website. In the meantime, it was clarified that rules of procedure of IWGs, ad-hoc group, Task Force shall be the same of those of parent group. Accordingly, GRSP reminded all the Chairs and secretaries of the above-mentioned groups to verify consistent credentials of attendees and receive copyright disclaimers for documents posted on UNECE website. GRSP agreed to resume the discussion on this subject waiting the outcome of discussion of the ad-hoc group on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/15, GRSP-69-26, GRSP-69-32 and GRSP-69-36.

39. The Secretary reported on the highlights (GRSP-69-28) of the 183rd session of WP.29 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1157).

36. GRSP considered GRSP-69-29 tabled by the expert from the European Commission, as well as GRSP-69-40 tabled by the expert from the United States of America, providing updated lists of work priorities of GRSP. GRSP finally adopted GRSP-69-29-Rev.2, as reproduced in Annex VIII to the session report and requested the secretariat to submit it to the June 2021 session of WP.29.

UN R100 Electric Powertrain Vehicles

45. The expert from International Association of the Body and Trailer Building Industry (CLCCR) introduced GRSP-69-30, to propose a future amendment to UN Regulation No. 100 to introduce provisions for a kind of an electric axle in a trailer. As a first step he asked the opinion of interested expert on this subject, to check defined requirements and review possible use cases for the trailer. GRSP agreed to resume discussion on this subject at its December 2021 session.

UN R134 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Safety

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.

185th WP.29 session (23-26 Nov 2021)

UN R22 Helmets

18. GRSP also noted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/15, amended by GRSP-69-18 aimed at preventing the issue of invalidating a UN Approval with the use of an aftermarket product. The proposal received some comments from the experts of Euromed (GRSP-69-26) and proposed changes from the expert from Italy (GRSP-69-32). GRSP Chair and the Chair of the ad-hoc group proposed to convey the above proposals into the activity of the ad-hoc group on safety-helmets. The expert from Euromed argued that the for sake of transparency it was advisable to establish an informal working group (IWG) and he introduced the terms of reference of the IWG (GRSP-69-36). However, concerns were expressed about the number of interested experts and about the need to be much more responsive in providing a possible solution to the December 2021 session. Following the suggestion of the expert from the Netherlands, GRSP agreed to continue the activities of the ad-hoc group and requested the secretariat to provide a wiki page on the ECE website. In the meantime, it was clarified that rules of procedure of IWGs, ad-hoc group, Task Force shall be the same of those of parent group. Accordingly, GRSP reminded all the Chairs and secretaries of the above-mentioned groups to verify consistent credentials of attendees and receive copyright disclaimers for documents posted on UNECE website. GRSP agreed to resume the discussion on this subject waiting the outcome of discussion of the ad-hoc group on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/15, GRSP-69-26, GRSP-69-32 and GRSP-69-36.

3. GRSP considered and adopted the agenda (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/1) proposed for the sixty-ninth session, the running order (GRSP-69-27), virtual meeting guidelines (GRSP-69-12) and the annotations (GRSP-69-33-Rev.1). GRSP informal working groups are listed in Annex XI of the session report.

UN R17 Strength of Seats

16. The expert from Norway introduced a presentation (GRSP-69-06) concerning the main findings of a report (GRSP-69-02) from the Norwegian Safety Investigation Authority (NSIA) related to a high-speed frontal road-collision. He added that the car collision occurred between a passenger car and a van and that two passengers seating in the rear seat row died during the collision also due to the luggage displacement, while frontal seating passengers sustained minor injuries. The expert from Consumer International (CI) proposed that more stringent requirements for rear seat strength should be introduced into the UN Regulation. The expert from EC stated his intention to study the case and report at the next GRSP sessions. The expert from OICA argued that crash speed (80 km/h) of the reported accident was beyond the speed considered into the UN Regulation. Moreover, he suggested that also harmonized international traffic rules on the obligation of securing luggage should be pursued. GRSP agreed to resume discussion on this subject and defer discussion on GRSP-69-34 at its December 2021 session.

UN R14 Safety-Belt/ISOFIX Anchorages

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).

185th WP.29 session (23-26 Nov 2021)

UN R22 Helmets

18. GRSP also noted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/15, amended by GRSP-69-18 aimed at preventing the issue of invalidating a UN Approval with the use of an aftermarket product. The proposal received some comments from the experts of Euromed (GRSP-69-26) and proposed changes from the expert from Italy (GRSP-69-32). GRSP Chair and the Chair of the ad-hoc group proposed to convey the above proposals into the activity of the ad-hoc group on safety-helmets. The expert from Euromed argued that the for sake of transparency it was advisable to establish an informal working group (IWG) and he introduced the terms of reference of the IWG (GRSP-69-36). However, concerns were expressed about the number of interested experts and about the need to be much more responsive in providing a possible solution to the December 2021 session. Following the suggestion of the expert from the Netherlands, GRSP agreed to continue the activities of the ad-hoc group and requested the secretariat to provide a wiki page on the ECE website. In the meantime, it was clarified that rules of procedure of IWGs, ad-hoc group, Task Force shall be the same of those of parent group. Accordingly, GRSP reminded all the Chairs and secretaries of the above-mentioned groups to verify consistent credentials of attendees and receive copyright disclaimers for documents posted on UNECE website. GRSP agreed to resume the discussion on this subject waiting the outcome of discussion of the ad-hoc group on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/15, GRSP-69-26, GRSP-69-32 and GRSP-69-36.

UN R134 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Safety

GTR No. 13 Hydrogen/Fuel Cell Vehicles

7. The IWG Chair, on behalf of the co-sponsors (Japan, Republic of Korea, the European Union and the United States of America) informed GRSP about the work progress of IWG on Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Vehicles (HFCV) UN GTR No. 13, Phase 2 by referring to GRSP-69-37.

GTR No. 20 Electric Vehicle Safety

8. The IWG Chair, on behalf of the co-sponsors (China, Japan, European Union and the United States of America) and all members of IWG GTR No. 20, Phase 2 reported on the progress of the IWG meeting by referring to GRSP-69-38. GRSP noted that IWG requested an eighteen months mandate extension (June 2023), which would envision the formal vote on the Phase 2 of the UN GTR either in March or November 2024 sessions of AC.3. GRSP endorsed the request of the Chair to seek endorsement of AC.3 at its June 2021 session of AC.3.

MR 1: Test devices

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.

Automated Driving

36. GRSP considered GRSP-69-29 tabled by the expert from the European Commission, as well as GRSP-69-40 tabled by the expert from the United States of America, providing updated lists of work priorities of GRSP. GRSP finally adopted GRSP-69-29-Rev.2, as reproduced in Annex VIII to the session report and requested the secretariat to submit it to the June 2021 session of WP.29.

183rd WP.29 session (9-11 Mar 2021)

UN R94 Frontal Collision Protection

UN R95 Lateral Collision Protection

UN R100 Electric Powertrain Vehicles

UN R137 Frontal Impact ORS

UN R153 Fuel System Electric Power Train Safety

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).

185th WP.29 session (23-26 Nov 2021)

UN R16 Safety belt systems

UN R17 Strength of Seats

UN R94 Frontal Collision Protection

UN R95 Lateral Collision Protection

UN R135 Pole Side Impact

UN R137 Frontal Impact ORS

GTR No. 9 Pedestrian Safety (GTR)

4. GRSP Chair, informed GRSP of the discussion held at the March 2021 session of the Executive Committee of the 1998 Agreement (AC.3) (see ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1157, paras. 143 to 148). GRSP Chair recalled GRSP that AC.3 agreed to defer vote under this agenda item to its June 2021 session pending further discussions concerning the proposal for Amendment 3 to UN Global Technical Regulation (UN GTR) No. 9 at the next session of GRSP, scheduled to take place in May 2021. He also reminded that AC.3 requested GRSP to give highest priority to the task and to report back to AC.3 and WP.29 with the greatest urgency on the progress towards a resolution of outstanding matters in this context. He continued that to that end, he had contacted the concerned Contracting Parties including AC.3 Chair and the GRSP Secretary, to meet at the earliest possible date and asked the new expert representing the United States of America to report on the developments since WP.29. The expert of the United States of America informed GRSP about the meeting of the interested experts held virtually on April 23, when especially the experts from the United States of America and Germany, presented on the findings and conclusions of their respective experts. It was agreed that more discussions are warranted and with inclusion of the industry. During that time, United States of America and Germany continued the dialogue and exchanges of views and technical information to find a solution. She also added that experts met on Monday, May 17, just prior to GRSP meeting and agreed to establish as soon as possible a task force to solve the issue between the May and December 2021 GRSP sessions. She assumed that the first meeting of the task Force would be held on June 14 and that most likely a proposal would be ready by the GRSP meeting in December 2021. The experts from Germany, EC, Canada, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Japan, the Netherlands, and Republic of Korea, supported the United States of America approach and underlined the relevance of timing. The expert from the United States of America proposed to include other relevant issues in the programme of work of the Task Force. The expert from OICA stressed the importance not to delay the finalisation of the extension of the impact zone, explaining that this is urgently needed due to the European Union requirements of the General Safety Regulation which are already decided in general (including the application dates), but which are currently under development in the framework of UN Regulation N° 127. He feared that, if such topics are referred back to GTR N°9, then the deadlines would not be respected, creating for industry a legal void. The experts from the Netherlands and the United States of America introduced GRSP-69-43-Rev.1 amending the previous authorization to develop Amendment 3 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/AC.3/31). GRSP recommended on provisional basis ECE/TRANS/WP.29/AC.3/31/Rev.1, as reproduced in Annex II to this report, to provide a revised request of authorization of work to finalize Amendment 3 to UN GTR No. 9 (Pedestrian safety) for consideration to the June 2021 session of AC.3. To ensure the work proceeds in a timely manner, GRSP agreed to establish a Task Force, and it was recommended to withdraw the current proposed Amendment 3 from consideration and vote at the June 2021 session of AC.3. Moreover, GRSP agreed to forward documents under agenda item 11 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2019/18, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2020/9 and GRSP-69-21-Rev.1) to the TF for consideration (see para. 20 below).

48. GRSP agreed on the main decision list GRSP-69-44, as reproduced in Annex XII to this report, taken during the session for approval by silence procedure of 72 hours by the participating delegations to the session as part of the special procedures established for the COVID-19 pandemic period (ECE/EX/2020/L.12).

3. GRSP considered and adopted the agenda (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/1) proposed for the sixty-ninth session, the running order (GRSP-69-27), virtual meeting guidelines (GRSP-69-12) and the annotations (GRSP-69-33-Rev.1). GRSP informal working groups are listed in Annex XI of the session report.

MR 1: Test devices

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.

185th WP.29 session (23-26 Nov 2021)

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.

UN R129 Enhanced Child Restraints

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.

185th WP.29 session (23-26 Nov 2021)

UN R129 Enhanced Child Restraints

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.

185th WP.29 session (23-26 Nov 2021)

UN R129 Enhanced Child Restraints

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.

185th WP.29 session (23-26 Nov 2021)

UN R129 Enhanced Child Restraints

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.

185th WP.29 session (23-26 Nov 2021)

UN R129 Enhanced Child Restraints

23. The expert from Spain, introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/7 to clarify how to assess the head containment and in addition to increase the time frame for its assessment. The expert from EC requested a study reservation on the proposal. GRSP agreed to resume discussion on this subject at its December 2021 session.

68th GRSP session (7-11 Dec 2020)

23. GRSP resumed discussion on limit values on the chest vertical acceleration of Q-dummies during the dynamic testing of ECRS, on the basis of GRSP-68-05 tabled by the expert from CLEPA. The expert from CLEPA introduced the proposal through a presentation (GRSP-68-10) showing GRSP that collection and analysis of data monitoring was progressing. He further encouraged Contracting Parties to the 1958 Agreement to provide data to support the analysis and the proposed limits. The expert from Spain introduced a presentation (GRSP-68-26), showing the test results conducted by her technical service on the effects of dummy type Q1.5 chin-thorax contact in measuring upper neck forces. GRSP noted that further data collection was needed and agreed to resume discussion on this topic at its May 2021 session.

70th GRSP session (6-10 Dec 2021)

20. The expert from Spain on behalf of the Technical Services Group (TSG) on UN Regulation No. 129 introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/7 as amended by GRSP-70-05, aimed at clarifying the head containment assessment for side impact testing. GRSP adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/7 as amended by annex VI (GRSP-70-05) to the report. The secretariat was requested to submit the proposal as draft Supplement 7 to the 03 series of amendment to UN Regulation No. 129 for consideration and vote at the June 2022 sessions of WP.29 and to AC.1.

22. The expert from CLEPA introduced presentation GRSP-70-22 to explain the effect of chin-to-chest contact of dummies during type approval testing and potential solutions. GRSP endorsed in principle, as a pragmatic solution, the proposal from the expert from CLEPA that introduced the neck tension force limits based on measured type-approval monitoring data as proposed in GRSP-68-05. GRSP requested to continue sharing information at its May 2022 session on this subject awaiting an official proposal from the expert from CLEPA based on GRSP-68-05.

187th WP.29 session (20-24 Jun)

UN R95 Lateral Collision Protection

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.

185th WP.29 session (23-26 Nov 2021)

UN R14 Safety-Belt/ISOFIX Anchorages

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).

185th WP.29 session (23-26 Nov 2021)

UN R16 Safety belt systems

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.

185th WP.29 session (23-26 Nov 2021)

UN R145 ISOFIX anchorage systems

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.

68th GRSP session (7-11 Dec 2020)

47. The expert from the Netherlands introduced GRSP-68-16 to clarify the issue of ISOFIX anchorages on seats that are permanently rearward facing. The expert from OICA asked more discussion to develop the proposal. GRSP agreed to resume discussion on this subject, at its May 2021 session, on the basis of the outcome of a group of interested parties involving the experts from Germany, Sweden, CLEPA and OICA.

185th WP.29 session (23-26 Nov 2021)

UN R134 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Safety

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.

185th WP.29 session (23-26 Nov 2021)

UN R22 Helmets

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.

185th WP.29 session (23-26 Nov 2021)

UN R135 Pole Side Impact

UN R22 Helmets

18. GRSP also noted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/15, amended by GRSP-69-18 aimed at preventing the issue of invalidating a UN Approval with the use of an aftermarket product. The proposal received some comments from the experts of Euromed (GRSP-69-26) and proposed changes from the expert from Italy (GRSP-69-32). GRSP Chair and the Chair of the ad-hoc group proposed to convey the above proposals into the activity of the ad-hoc group on safety-helmets. The expert from Euromed argued that the for sake of transparency it was advisable to establish an informal working group (IWG) and he introduced the terms of reference of the IWG (GRSP-69-36). However, concerns were expressed about the number of interested experts and about the need to be much more responsive in providing a possible solution to the December 2021 session. Following the suggestion of the expert from the Netherlands, GRSP agreed to continue the activities of the ad-hoc group and requested the secretariat to provide a wiki page on the ECE website. In the meantime, it was clarified that rules of procedure of IWGs, ad-hoc group, Task Force shall be the same of those of parent group. Accordingly, GRSP reminded all the Chairs and secretaries of the above-mentioned groups to verify consistent credentials of attendees and receive copyright disclaimers for documents posted on UNECE website. GRSP agreed to resume the discussion on this subject waiting the outcome of discussion of the ad-hoc group on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/15, GRSP-69-26, GRSP-69-32 and GRSP-69-36.

70th GRSP session (6-10 Dec 2021)

16. The expert from Italy, Chair of the ad-hoc group on safety helmets introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/24 amended by GRSP-70-14, in a presentation (GRSP-70-28) to address specific requirements for the type approval of helmet accessories defined by the ad-hoc group. GRSP adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2021/24, as amended by (GRSP-70-14) annex III to this report. The secretariat was requested to submit the proposal, as draft Supplement 2 to the 06 series of amendment to UN Regulation No. 22 (Protective helmets), for consideration and vote at the June 2022 session of WP.29 and to AC.1.

UN R16 Safety belt systems

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.

185th WP.29 session (23-26 Nov 2021)