Consolidated reference version of the Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 September 2007 establishing a framework for the approval of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Proposal for 2013 meetings of WP.29, its GR, and committees
Reference Number: WP.29-156-01
“First draft” of the proposed calendar of meetings for the World Forum, the various Working Parties, and the administrative/executive committees for 2013, pending comments from Forum stakeholders.
WP.29: Working Parties, informal working groups, and group chairs
Reference Number: WP.29-156-02
Listing of currently active working groups and their chairpersons, highlighting full scope of WP.29 activities beyond the six permanent working groups.
Instructions for preparing corrigenda to UN regulations
Reference Number: WP.29-156-03
Guidance from the UN Office of Legal Affairs defining the criteria for qualifying a proposal as a corrigendum (correction) to a regulatory text (as opposed to proposals for amendments that would substantially change a regulation).
Proposal for Corrigendum 2 to Revision 2 of Regulation No. 13-H
Reference Number: WP.29-156-06
The reference at the end of the last line of paragraph 5.3.2. in Annex 6 of UN R13-H: Revision 2 should refer to footnote 9 instead of footnote 8. This proposal by the Forum secretariat would correct the error.
Quiet Road Transport Vehicles (QRTV) – GTR Development Phase
Reference Number: WP.29-156-07
Submission prepared by the United States outlining the background, scope, objectives, and organization of the proposed effort to develop harmonized pedestrian alert sound requirements for electric and hybrid-electric vehicles via a new UN global technical regulation.
Presentation requesting guidance over whether UN Regulations can address aftermarket lighting products, noting that Article 28 of the EU Framework Directive 2007/46/EC mandates that all products must comply with relevant regulatory requirements.
Comments on the use of references to private standards in UN regulations
Reference Number: WP.29-156-09
Letter from the SAE International CEO David Schutt reiterating his organization’s support for harmonized regulatory standards and the use of references to SAE standards, and commitment to ensuring the availability of these standards.
Submission of the Working Party on Brakes and Running Gear (GRRF) amending provisions concerning the brake drum “bedding in” procedures proposed in document WP.29/2012/4 (Proposal for Supplement 1 to the 02 series of amendments to
Regulation No. 90).
First progress report of the informal group on Phase 2 of GTR No. 9
Reference Number: WP.29-156-11
Activity summary and background information from the informal working group developing the flexible pedestrian lower legform impactor (Flex-PLI) to enhance the global technical regulation on pedestrian safety.
List of main decisions from the 74th session of the Inland Transport Committee
Reference Number: WP.29-156-12
Summary of decisions from the 74th session of the parent committee of the World Forum/WP.29. Of note, ITC recognized the need to reduce the administrative delays between the adoption of regulations in WP.29 and their official entry into force?
Provisional Agenda for the 20th Session of the Informal Group on “ITS”
Reference Number: WP.29-156-14
Agenda for the 20th session of the Intelligent Transport Systems informal working group, including design prinicples for advanced driver assist systems (ADAS).
Design Principles for Control Systems of ADAS (Draft)
Reference Number: WP.29-156-16
Draft design principles developed by the International Harmonized Research Activities-Intelligent Transport Systems working group for control systems of advancded driver-assist systems (ADAS).
Proposal developed through the GTR7-Phase 2 informal group (BioRID II) to add a new section to the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles for “test devices” that would provide a cross-index of test tools referenced in UN Regulations and addenda to cover their specifications and use.
ASTM International comments on the use of private standards in UN regulations
Reference Number: WP.29-156-19
Letter from James A. Thomas, president of ASTM International, highlighting concerns over the embedding of private standards in UN regulations and recommending the incorporation of such standards by reference.
Voting table for consideration of regulations for the Compendium of Candidate Regulations
Reference Number: WP.29-156-20
Voting table for consideration of US GHG and fuel economy regulations for inclusion in the Compendium of candidate global technical regulations during the 156th Forum session.
Revised voting table for consideration of regulations for the Compendium of Candidate Regulations
Reference Number: WP.29-156-20/Rev.1
Voting table for consideration of US GHG and fuel economy regulations for inclusion in the Compendium of candidate global technical regulations during the 156th Forum session.
Proposal for candidate items for technical regulations applicable to IWVTA
Reference Number: WP.29-156-21
Proposal of regulations for inclusion in the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval regulation under development and guidelines to assist the Working Parties in reviewing the proposal, submitted by the informal groups on the future of the 1958 Agreement and on IWVTA.
Proposal for candidate items for technical regulations applicable to IWVTA (revised)
Reference Number: WP.29-156-21/Rev.1
Document proposing regulations for inclusion in the pending regulation on International Whole Vehicle Type Approvals and providing guidance to the Working Parties in their respective reviews of this work.
Amendments to the publication "WP.29: How it works, how to join it"
Reference Number: WP.29-156-23
Draft introduction and executive summary prepared by the World Forum secretariat for the third edition of the “Blue Book” overview of WP.29 objectives, structure, and activities.
Japan’s position regarding review of technical regulations applicable to IWVTA
Reference Number: WP.29-156-25
Position of Japan concerning the further development of the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval system, including work on UN Regulations 34, 46, and 125 and possible support for GTR 6 (UN R43), WLTPGTR and UN R51.
Draft terms of reference for Vehicle Propulsion Systems Definitions task force
Reference Number: WP.29-156-26
Draft Terms of Reference for a Task Force Group under GRPE to develop a framework for terms, definitions and classifications regarding vehicle propulsion systems.
Proposal for Supplement 1 to the 02 series of amendments to Regulation No. 117
Reference Number: WP.29/2012/2
Proposal to introduce improved wet grip and snow tire provisions adopted at the March 2012 Forum session as amended by paragraph 65 of the session report. (Click the meeting link to access the session report.)
This proposal (WP.29/2012/2), as amended by para. 65, was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-three Contracting Parties out of the 45 applying UN R117 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-three voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
This proposal (WP.29/2012/3) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-three Contracting Parties out of the 42 applying UN R13 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-three voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
Proposal for Supplement 1 to the 02 series of amendments to Regulation No. 90
Reference Number: WP.29/2012/4
This proposal to establish a “bedding in” procedure was adopted at the March 2012 WP.29 session as amended by paragraph 64 of the session report. (Click the meeting link to access the report.)
This proposal (WP.29/2012/4), as amended by para. 64, was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-two Contracting Parties out of the 40 applying UN R90 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-two voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
This proposal (WP.29/2012/5), as amended by para. 67, was adopted by the World Forum. Eleven Contracting Parties out of the 19 applying UN R92 were present for the vote by AC.1. Eleven voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
This proposal (WP.29/2012/6) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-three Contracting Parties out of the 45 applying UN R117 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-three voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
This proposal (WP.29/2012/7) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-three Contracting Parties out of the 42 applying UN R19 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-three voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
This proposal (WP.29/2012/8) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-five Contracting Parties out of the 44 applying UN R23 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-five voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
This proposal (WP.29/2012/9) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-four Contracting Parties out of the 43 applying UN R37 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-four voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
This proposal (WP.29/2012/10) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-two Contracting Parties out of the 40 applying UN R48 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-two voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
This proposal (WP.29/2012/11) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-two Contracting Parties out of the 40 applying UN R48 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-two voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
This proposal (WP.29/2012/12) was adopted by the World Forum. Nineteen Contracting Parties out of the 28 applying UN R65 were present for the vote by AC.1. Nineteen voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
This proposal (WP.29/2012/13) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-three Contracting Parties out of the 41 applying UN R70 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-three voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
This proposal (WP.29/2012/14) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-one Contracting Parties out of the 39 applying UN R74 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-one voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
This proposal (WP.29/2012/15) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-four Contracting Parties out of the 40 applying UN R98 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-four voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
This proposal (WP.29/2012/16) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-five Contracting Parties out of the 46 applying UN R112 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-five voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
This proposal (WP.29/2012/17) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-four Contracting Parties out of the 45 applying UN R113 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-four voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
This proposal (WP.29/2012/18) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-four Contracting Parties out of the 46 applying UN R119 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-four voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
This proposal (WP.29/2012/19) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-five Contracting Parties out of the 46 applying UN R123 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-five voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
This proposal (WP.29/2012/20) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty Contracting Parties out of the 36 applying UN R34 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
Proposal for Supplement 1 to the 01 series of amendments to Regulation No. 43
Reference Number: WP.29/2012/21
Proposal to amend paragraph 10.9.2. to read “Rigid plastic panes (paragraph 2.6.1. of this Regulation), flexible plastic panes (paragraph 2.6.2. of this Regulation) and rigid plastic double glazed units shall be considered satisfactory from the point of view of the fire resistance test if the burn rate does not exceed 110 mm/min.”
This proposal (WP.29/2012/21) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-two Contracting Parties out of the 41 applying UN R43 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-two voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
This proposal (WP.29/2012/22) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-one Contracting Parties out of the 39 applying UN R46 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-one voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
This proposal (WP.29/2012/23) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-three Contracting Parties out of the 41 applying UN R58 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-three voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
This proposal (WP.29/2012/24) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-two Contracting Parties out of the 43 applying UN R105 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-two voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
This proposal (WP.29/2012/25) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-two Contracting Parties out of the 43 applying UN R107 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-two voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
This proposal (WP.29/2012/26) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-four Contracting Parties out of the 46 applying UN R121 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-four voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
This proposal (WP.29/2012/27) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-four Contracting Parties out of the 42 applying UN R50 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-four voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
This proposal (WP.29/2012/27/Corr.1) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-four Contracting Parties out of the 42 applying UN R50 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-four voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
This proposal (WP.29/2012/28) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-two Contracting Parties out of the 43 applying UN R107 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-two voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
This proposal (WP.29/2012/29) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-four Contracting Parties out of the 43 applying UN R37 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-four voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
This proposal (WP.29/2012/29/Corr.1) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-four Contracting Parties out of the 43 applying UN R37 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-four voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
US Federal Register Notice: GHG Emissions Standards and Fuel Efficiency Standards
Reference Number: WP.29/2012/32/Add.1
September 2011 notice of final NHTSA fuel consumption standards and final EPA carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions standards for Combination Tractors; Heavy-duty Pickup Trucks and Vans; and Vocational Vehicles, corresponding with the request to list these regulations in the Compendium of Candidate GTR.
US Federal Register Notice: Motor Vehicle Fuel Economy Label
Reference Number: WP.29/2012/33/Add.1
July 2011 notice of the US EPA and NHTSA joint final rule establishing new requirements for the fuel economy and environment label posted on the window sticker of all new automobiles sold in the U.S., corresponding with the US request to list this rule in the Compendium of Candidate GTR.
This proposal (WP.29/2012/37) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-two Contracting Parties out of the 40 applying UN R48 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-two voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
This proposal (WP.29/2012/38) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-two Contracting Parties out of the 40 applying UN R51 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-two voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
This proposal (WP.29/2012/39) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-one Contracting Parties out of the 40 applying UN R49 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-one voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
This proposal (WP.29/2012/40), as amended by para. 73, was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-four Contracting Parties out of the 45 applying UN R13-H were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-four voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
Update of the comprehensive Forum document containing the list of all UN Regulations, application by Contracting Parties, designated Type Approval Authorities, and designated Technical Services under the 1958 Agreement.