27. The World Forum recalled the oral report of the Chair of GRSG, given during the 152nd session (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1087, paras. 39 to 44) and approved the report.

39. The GRSG Vice-Chair informed the World Forum about the results made by GRSG during its ninety-ninth session (for more details see the report of the session ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/78).

40. He reported that GRSG had proposed to set up, subject to the consent of the World Forum, an informal group, chaired by Germany, to amend Regulation No. 43 with regard to plastic glazing. He added that the expert from OICA had volunteered to provide secretariat services for this group. The informal group should conclude its tasks by April 2013. The World Forum gave its consent, subject to the approval, at its March 2011 session, of the terms of reference and rules of procedure of the informal group, which would be annexed to the report of GRSG.

41. He reported that GRSG had been informed about the GRE request to take on the responsibility of Regulations Nos. 60 and 121. GRSG was of the opinion that they should remain under its responsibility because these Regulations were transversal and that GRSG was already dealing with tell-tales for motorcycles and the field of vision of the driver. He mentioned that GRSG had agreed that a procedure should be set up to ensure good cooperation between the different WP.29 Working Parties. The World Forum confirmed that a decision on this issue would be taken at its March 2011 session (see para. 35 above).

42. WP.29 noted that GRSG had agreed with the proposal for draft Rule No. 2 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2009/135) as well as with the proposal for guidelines on establishing requirements for high-priority warning signals by the co-Chairs of the ITS informal group (WP.29-150-22).

43. The Vice-Chair informed WP.29 about the opinion of GRSG that there was no urgency to adopt the proposal (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2009/123 and its Corrigenda 1 to 4, superseded by ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2010/145) for the revision of the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3). The World Forum recalled its decision to continue consideration of this matter under agenda item 8.7 (see paras. 36 and 91 of this report).

44. The World Forum noted that Mr. Erario (Italy) had been re-elected as GRSG Chair and Mr. Matolcsy (Hungary) as GRSG Vice-Chair for the 2011 sessions.

27. The World Forum recalled the oral report of the Chair of GRSG, given during the 152nd session (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1087, paras. 39 to 44) and approved the report.

39. The GRSG Vice-Chair informed the World Forum about the results made by GRSG during its ninety-ninth session (for more details see the report of the session ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/78).

40. He reported that GRSG had proposed to set up, subject to the consent of the World Forum, an informal group, chaired by Germany, to amend Regulation No. 43 with regard to plastic glazing. He added that the expert from OICA had volunteered to provide secretariat services for this group. The informal group should conclude its tasks by April 2013. The World Forum gave its consent, subject to the approval, at its March 2011 session, of the terms of reference and rules of procedure of the informal group, which would be annexed to the report of GRSG.

41. He reported that GRSG had been informed about the GRE request to take on the responsibility of Regulations Nos. 60 and 121. GRSG was of the opinion that they should remain under its responsibility because these Regulations were transversal and that GRSG was already dealing with tell-tales for motorcycles and the field of vision of the driver. He mentioned that GRSG had agreed that a procedure should be set up to ensure good cooperation between the different WP.29 Working Parties. The World Forum confirmed that a decision on this issue would be taken at its March 2011 session (see para. 35 above).

42. WP.29 noted that GRSG had agreed with the proposal for draft Rule No. 2 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2009/135) as well as with the proposal for guidelines on establishing requirements for high-priority warning signals by the co-Chairs of the ITS informal group (WP.29-150-22).

43. The Vice-Chair informed WP.29 about the opinion of GRSG that there was no urgency to adopt the proposal (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2009/123 and its Corrigenda 1 to 4, superseded by ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2010/145) for the revision of the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3). The World Forum recalled its decision to continue consideration of this matter under agenda item 8.7 (see paras. 36 and 91 of this report).

44. The World Forum noted that Mr. Erario (Italy) had been re-elected as GRSG Chair and Mr. Matolcsy (Hungary) as GRSG Vice-Chair for the 2011 sessions.

17. The expert from OICA presented GRSG-100-11, superseding ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2009/21 and GRSG-99-15, to exempt diesel vehicles from charge dissipation devices. GRSG noted a number of comments and agreed to consider again this issue on the basis of a revised proposal from OICA. However, GRSG adopted the corrections to Annex 1, Appendix 2 of Regulation No. 34 proposed in GRSG-100-11, and requested the secretariat to submit them, as reproduced in Annex IV, to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their November 2011 session, as draft Corrigendum 1 to Revision 1 of Regulation No. 34.

18. The expert from the Netherlands introduced GRSG-100-08 clarifying the text of Regulation No. 34. GRSG adopted GRSG-100-08 as reproduced in Annex IV and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their November 2011 session, as draft Corrigendum 1 to Supplement 3 to the 02 series of amendments of Regulation No. 34.

19. GRSG considered GRSG-100-04 from CLEPA proposing to amend Regulation No. 43 on the burn rate for rigid plastic panes. GRSG agreed that this proposal should be considered in detail by the informal group on plastic glazing. The secretariat was requested to make GRSG-100-04 available with an official symbol for the next session of GRSG.

20. GRSG considered GRSG-100-05 from CLEPA proposing editorial corrections to the 01 series of amendments to Regulation No. 43. GRSG adopted GRSG-100-05 as reproduced in Annex V to this report, and requested the secretariat to insert these corrections when issuing the 01 series of amendments to Regulation No. 43.

21. The expert from Germany introduced GRSG-100-17 on the progress of the informal group on plastic glazing. GRSG agreed to discuss the issue of the sampling methods used for the headform test at its next session. GRSG noted that the next meeting would be held on 14 and 15 June 2011 in Hamburg (Germany) and agreed to keep as reference document GRSG-99-25 on the draft schedule of work of the informal group.

13. GRSG considered ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2011/25, superseding GRSG-99-25, and GRSG-101-06 proposing to amend in Regulation No. 43, the provisions on the burn rate for rigid plastic panes. Following the discussion, GRSG adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2011/25, not amended, and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their March 2012 session, as draft Supplement 1 to the 01 series of amendments to Regulation No. 43.

14. The expert from Germany reported on the progress made by the informal group on plastic glazing (GRSG-101-08). GRSG welcomed the information and noted the informal group’s intention to meet again in Leverkusen (Germany) on 21 and 22 November 2011.

IGPG-03 on 21-22 November 2011in Leverkusen (Bayer – Cologne)
[IGPG-04 on 6-7 March 2012 in Bonn]
[IGPG-05 on 5-6 September 2012 in Paris (OICA)]

Document: GRSG-99-25 (D)

IGPG-05 : Paris 5/6 September 2012

IGPG-06: European Commission January 2013 (To be confirmed)

IGPG-06: European Commission 22-23 January 2013
IGPG-07: JohnDeere 18-19 June 2013

IGPG-04 : Bonn 6/7 March 2012
IGPG-05 : Paris 5/6 September 2012

IGPG-07: JohnDeere (Mannheim – Germany) – 18-19 June 2013
IGPG-08: OICA (Paris) – 27-28 November 2013

17. The expert from OICA presented GRSG-100-11, superseding ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2009/21 and GRSG-99-15, to exempt diesel vehicles from charge dissipation devices. GRSG noted a number of comments and agreed to consider again this issue on the basis of a revised proposal from OICA. However, GRSG adopted the corrections to Annex 1, Appendix 2 of Regulation No. 34 proposed in GRSG-100-11, and requested the secretariat to submit them, as reproduced in Annex IV, to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their November 2011 session, as draft Corrigendum 1 to Revision 1 of Regulation No. 34.

18. The expert from the Netherlands introduced GRSG-100-08 clarifying the text of Regulation No. 34. GRSG adopted GRSG-100-08 as reproduced in Annex IV and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their November 2011 session, as draft Corrigendum 1 to Supplement 3 to the 02 series of amendments of Regulation No. 34.

12. GRSG noted that ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2011/135 was on the agenda of the WP.29 session in November 2011. The expert from OICA presented GRSG-101-19, superseding ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2009/21 and GRSG-100-11, to exempt diesel vehicles from charge dissipation devices. GRSG adopted the proposal, as reproduced below, and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their March 2012 sessions, as draft Supplement 5 to the 02 series of amendments of Regulation No. 34:

Paragraph 5.11., amend to read:

“5.11. The fuel tank … shall be avoided.

• If necessary, measure(s) for charge dissipation shall be provided. However no charge dissipation system is required for fuel tanks designed for containing a fuel with a flash point higher than 55 °C as referred to in item 5.1. of the communication form in Annex 1, Appendix 2. Determination of the flash point shall be in accordance with ISO 2719:2002.

• The manufacturer shall … of these requirements."

31. The expert from Canada recalled ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2010/20 proposing the addition of more symbols in Regulation No. 121. The expert from OICA introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2011/6 and GRSG-100-10 commenting on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2010/20. Noting that the input from other Working Parties on this proposal was needed, GRSG invited the expert from Canada to present this proposal to the Working Party on Brakes and Running Gear (GRRF) and Working Party on Lighting and Light-Signalling (GRE). GRSG agreed to consider the matter at its October 2011 session together with the feedback from GRE and GRRF. GRSG requested the secretariat to merge ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2011/6 and GRSG-100-10 for consideration at its October 2011 session.

32. GRSG considered ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2011/7 by OICA on the parking brake tell-tale. GRSG agreed to reconsider again this item at its October 2011 following the detailed consideration of ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2011/7 by GRRF at its September 2011 session.

33. The expert from Canada presented ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2011/8 and GRSG-100-14 clarifying the text of Regulation No. 121 and aligning the terminology used for passing and driving beams in lighting Regulations. The expert from OICA pointed out that the terminology used throughout Regulation No. 48 should also be made more consistent. GRSG adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2011/8, as amended by GRSG-100-14 reproduced below, and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their November 2011 session, as draft Supplement 6 to Regulation No. 121.

Paragraph 2.5., amend to read:

• “2.5. ”Tell-tale" means an optical signal that, when alight, indicates the actuation or deactivation of a device, a correct or defective functioning or condition, or a failure to function."

22. The expert from Canada recalled ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2010/20 proposing the addition of more symbols in Regulation No. 121. The expert from OICA proposed to amend the proposal and introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2011/27 and GRSG-101-

11. GRSG adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2011/27, as amended below, and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their March 2012 session, as draft Supplement 7 to Regulation No. 121:

Table 1, column 1, symbol No. 3a, correct “Headlamp high beam” to read “Headlamp main beam” and symbol No. 3b, correct “Automatic high beam functions” to read “Automatic main beam switching”.

Footnote 18/, correct “standard ISO” to read “standard ISO 2575-2004”.

23. GRSG considered ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2011/32 (superseding ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2011/7) tabled by OICA and proposing to transfer the control and tell-tale requirements from Regulations Nos. 13 and 13-H to Regulation No. 121. GRSG noted a number of concerns on footnote 18/ and agreed to revise its current text at the next GRSG session on the basis of a revised proposal by OICA. Referring to ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2010/20, the expert from Canada reminded GRSG on the need to also insert symbol 48 on cruise control.

24. The expert from OICA introduced GRSG-101-02-Rev.1 on symbols for electronic stability control and he suggested submitting the proposal as a new series of amendments to Regulation No. 121. GRSG endorsed that approach. Following the discussion, GRSG adopted the proposal, as reproduced in Annex IV. The secretariat was requested to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their June 2012 sessions, as draft 01 series of amendments to Regulation No. 121 together with the necessary amendments to remove the control and tell-tale provisions from Regulations Nos. 13 and 13-H, subject to a detailed consideration by the Working Party on Brakes and Running Gear (GRRF) at its February 2012 session.

26. Recalling the discussion on UN Regulation No. 121 at its previous session, GRSG agreed to remove ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2010/20 from the agenda. GRSG considered generic provisions for symbols of automatic systems and agreed on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2012/11. The expert from OICA introduced GRSG-102-22 superseding ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2011/32 and proposing to extend symbol Nos. 25 and 28 to the logics of the ISO colour coding and its hierarchy of alerts to the danger. GRSG adopted both documents, as reproduced in Annex VIII to this report, and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their November 2012 sessions, as draft Supplement 8 to UN Regulation No. 121.

22. The Chairman of the informal group on Camera Monitor Systems (CMS) presented ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2010/21/Rev.1 on camera monitor systems replacing class V and VI mirrors. GRSG adopted the proposal with the removal of the square brackets in para. 6.2.2.2.1.2. and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their November 2011 session, as draft 03 series of amendments to Regulation No. 46.

23. The CMS Chairman recalled ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2010/22 on camera monitor systems replacing all mirrors in vehicles. The expert of OICA introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2011/5 amending the wording of ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2010/22. The expert from ISO presented in GRSG-100-23 the progress made on the drafting of the ISO standard dealing with the technical requirements of camera monitor systems, which should be completed by the end of 2013. GRSG agreed to consider again this item at its next session on the basis of a revised version of ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2010/22 prepared by the CMS Chairman, taking into account the comments made by OICA.

24. The expert from the United Kingdom proposed ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2010/29/Rev.1 and GRSG-100-26 to reduce the blind spot on the passenger side of N2 and N3 vehicles. A number of experts requested more time to study the justifications provided in GRSG-100-26. GRSG agreed to consider again ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2010/29/Rev.1 at its next session and agreed to keep GRSG-100-26 as reference document.

25. The expert from OICA proposed in ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2011/12 to align the provisions on external projections of rear view mirrors with those of Regulation No. 26 (External projections). GRSG noted a number of comments, in particular from France and agreed to consider again this proposal at its October 2011 session.

5. The expert from EC recalled the discussion at the previous session on GRSG-100-06 on the accessibility of prams. The expert from OICA introduced GRSG-101-18 proposing alternative provisions to provide a specific area in vehicles of Class I allowing the child to remain seated in his pram or pushchair. GRSG supported in general that proposal. The expert from EC raised a study reservation on GRSG-101-18. GRSG agreed to have a final review of the proposal at its next session and requested the secretariat to distribute GRSG-101-18 with an official symbol. GRSG also agreed to keep GRSG-100-06 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2010/33 on the agenda as reference documents.

6. The expert from Spain presented ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2011/24 proposing to amend the test provisions of the Regulation taking into account flat monitors located on the roof of the gangway in M2 and M3 vehicles. The expert from Germany preferred an alternative text (GRSG-101-04). After discussion, GRSG adopted the proposal, as reproduced in GRSG-101-04-Rev.1 and in Annex II, and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their March 2012 session, as draft Supplement 2 to the 04 series of amendments to Regulation No. 107.

7. The expert from OICA introduced GRSG-101-09 proposing to align the provisions for the seat width for some classes of vehicles with regard to the space for passengers. GRSG adopted the proposal, as reproduced in Annex II, and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their March 2012 session, as part (see para. 6 above) of Supplement 2 to the 04 series of amendments to Regulation No. 107.

8. The expert from the Russian Federation suggested correcting, in Annexes 4 and 12, the units in “cm” to “mm” (GRSG-101-17). GRSG adopted the proposal, as reproduced in Annex II, and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their March 2012 session, as Corrigendum 2 to Revision 3 of Regulation No. 107.

9. The expert from CLCCR recalled the purpose of GRSG-100-16 regarding the lateral stability of rearward facing wheelchairs. GRSG agreed with her suggestion to reconsider this matter at its April 2012 session on the basis of a revised proposal to be prepared by CLCCR, including a detailed justification.

48. GRSP considered ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2010/145 (superseding ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2009/123, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2009/123/Corr.1, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2009/123/Corr.2, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2009/123/Corr.3, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2009/123/Corr.4) with GRSP-48-29. The proposed amendments are reproduced in Annex V to this report. The secretariat was requested to submit the proposal to WP.29 and AC.1, for consideration and vote at their March 2011 sessions as draft amendments of GRSP to ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2010/145.

49. GRPE welcomed the revised proposal of the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3). GRPE noted that the Working Party on General Safety provisions (GRSG) had recently adopted a further amendment to R.E.3 to insert a definition for non-road mobile machinery. WP.29 might consider adding the recommendations on market fuel quality as an annex to the R.E.3, if appropriate.

36. GRB welcomed the revised proposal of the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3) and noted that a revised document would be published as ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2010/145. GRB experts were in principle in favour of the revised proposal, but agreed to have a detailed review, at its next session in February 2011, of the provision on noise emissions (chapter H) and on the methods and instruments for measuring noise inside motor vehicles (chapter AL). WP.29 might consider adding the guidelines on measures increasing the audibility of hybrid and electric vehicles (see para. 31 above) as an annex to the R.E.3, if appropriate.

48. GRSP considered ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2010/145 (superseding ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2009/123, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2009/123/Corr.1, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2009/123/Corr.2, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2009/123/Corr.3, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2009/123/Corr.4) with GRSP-48-29. The proposed amendments are reproduced in Annex V to this report. The secretariat was requested to submit the proposal to WP.29 and AC.1, for consideration and vote at their March 2011 sessions as draft amendments of GRSP to ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2010/145.

49. GRPE welcomed the revised proposal of the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3). GRPE noted that the Working Party on General Safety provisions (GRSG) had recently adopted a further amendment to R.E.3 to insert a definition for non-road mobile machinery. WP.29 might consider adding the recommendations on market fuel quality as an annex to the R.E.3, if appropriate.

36. GRB welcomed the revised proposal of the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3) and noted that a revised document would be published as ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2010/145. GRB experts were in principle in favour of the revised proposal, but agreed to have a detailed review, at its next session in February 2011, of the provision on noise emissions (chapter H) and on the methods and instruments for measuring noise inside motor vehicles (chapter AL). WP.29 might consider adding the guidelines on measures increasing the audibility of hybrid and electric vehicles (see para. 31 above) as an annex to the R.E.3, if appropriate.

81. The secretary of the Working Party on Road Safety (WP.1) informed World Forum about the results of the September 2010 session of WP.1 (ECE/TRANS/WP.1/129) regarding the future development of the Agreement (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2010/72). The representative of the Russian Federation recalled that the European Agreement of 1971 supplementing the Vienna Convention imposes the obligation of the driver to carry a valid International Technical Inspection Certificate. He underlined the current absence of international requirements establishing a list of components or elements to be checked to ensure vehicle safety and setting out the methods to be used during periodic inspections and importance of draft Rule No. 2 implemented by the World Forum. He informed the World Forum about his intention to present a proposal for consideration at the next session of WP.1 in March 2011. The World Forum considered inappropriate, for the time being, that the secretariat send a letter to the signatories to the Agreement recommending their accession.

82. Regarding Draft Rule No. 2 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2009/135), the World Forum noted that GRE and GRSG had considered the draft and that GRSP and GRRF would consider it at their next sessions in December 2010 and February 2011 respectively. The World Forum agreed to have, on the basis of the comments received, a final review of the proposal at its March 2011 session.

83. The World Forum noted the offer by the International Motor Vehicle Inspection Committee (CITA) to continue its cooperation for the development of the 1997 Agreement, in particular for the updating of Rule No. 1 to the same level as the corresponding EU Directive.

39. The GRSG Vice-Chair informed the World Forum about the results made by GRSG during its ninety-ninth session (for more details see the report of the session ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/78).

40. He reported that GRSG had proposed to set up, subject to the consent of the World Forum, an informal group, chaired by Germany, to amend Regulation No. 43 with regard to plastic glazing. He added that the expert from OICA had volunteered to provide secretariat services for this group. The informal group should conclude its tasks by April 2013. The World Forum gave its consent, subject to the approval, at its March 2011 session, of the terms of reference and rules of procedure of the informal group, which would be annexed to the report of GRSG.

41. He reported that GRSG had been informed about the GRE request to take on the responsibility of Regulations Nos. 60 and 121. GRSG was of the opinion that they should remain under its responsibility because these Regulations were transversal and that GRSG was already dealing with tell-tales for motorcycles and the field of vision of the driver. He mentioned that GRSG had agreed that a procedure should be set up to ensure good cooperation between the different WP.29 Working Parties. The World Forum confirmed that a decision on this issue would be taken at its March 2011 session (see para. 35 above).

42. WP.29 noted that GRSG had agreed with the proposal for draft Rule No. 2 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2009/135) as well as with the proposal for guidelines on establishing requirements for high-priority warning signals by the co-Chairs of the ITS informal group (WP.29-150-22).

43. The Vice-Chair informed WP.29 about the opinion of GRSG that there was no urgency to adopt the proposal (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2009/123 and its Corrigenda 1 to 4, superseded by ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2010/145) for the revision of the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3). The World Forum recalled its decision to continue consideration of this matter under agenda item 8.7 (see paras. 36 and 91 of this report).

44. The World Forum noted that Mr. Erario (Italy) had been re-elected as GRSG Chair and Mr. Matolcsy (Hungary) as GRSG Vice-Chair for the 2011 sessions.

46. GRSP considered and agreed with ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2009/135, not amended, and requested the secretariat to transmit this information to WP.29 and to the Administrative Committee of the 1997 Agreement (AC.4) at their March 2011 session.

69. It was recalled that the World Forum had agreed to transmit the proposal (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2009/135) to the Administrative Committee (AC.4) at its June 2011 session (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1089, para. 74).

117. Submitted to consideration and vote, the proposed UN Rule No. 2 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2009/135) was adopted on 23 June 2011 by consensus vote of the following Contracting Parties present and voting:

Belarus, Estonia, Finland, Hungary, Netherlands, Romania, Russian Federation and Ukraine.

118. The representative of Belarus welcomed the adoption of the UN Rule No. 2 underlying its importance for road traffic safety and stated the effort of its country to enforce the UN Rule the fastest possible. AC.4 expressed appreciation for the contribution of Belarus to the activities of the Agreement and encouraged its active participation to those of the 1958 and 1998 Agreements because of its important role played in the field of vehicle safety.

42. No new information was provided.

43. No new information was provided.

48. GRSP considered ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2010/145 (superseding ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2009/123, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2009/123/Corr.1, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2009/123/Corr.2, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2009/123/Corr.3, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2009/123/Corr.4) with GRSP-48-29. The proposed amendments are reproduced in Annex V to this report. The secretariat was requested to submit the proposal to WP.29 and AC.1, for consideration and vote at their March 2011 sessions as draft amendments of GRSP to ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2010/145.

49. GRPE welcomed the revised proposal of the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3). GRPE noted that the Working Party on General Safety provisions (GRSG) had recently adopted a further amendment to R.E.3 to insert a definition for non-road mobile machinery. WP.29 might consider adding the recommendations on market fuel quality as an annex to the R.E.3, if appropriate.

36. GRB welcomed the revised proposal of the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3) and noted that a revised document would be published as ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2010/145. GRB experts were in principle in favour of the revised proposal, but agreed to have a detailed review, at its next session in February 2011, of the provision on noise emissions (chapter H) and on the methods and instruments for measuring noise inside motor vehicles (chapter AL). WP.29 might consider adding the guidelines on measures increasing the audibility of hybrid and electric vehicles (see para. 31 above) as an annex to the R.E.3, if appropriate.

48. GRSP considered ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2010/145 (superseding ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2009/123, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2009/123/Corr.1, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2009/123/Corr.2, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2009/123/Corr.3, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2009/123/Corr.4) with GRSP-48-29. The proposed amendments are reproduced in Annex V to this report. The secretariat was requested to submit the proposal to WP.29 and AC.1, for consideration and vote at their March 2011 sessions as draft amendments of GRSP to ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2010/145.

49. GRPE welcomed the revised proposal of the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3). GRPE noted that the Working Party on General Safety provisions (GRSG) had recently adopted a further amendment to R.E.3 to insert a definition for non-road mobile machinery. WP.29 might consider adding the recommendations on market fuel quality as an annex to the R.E.3, if appropriate.

36. GRB welcomed the revised proposal of the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3) and noted that a revised document would be published as ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2010/145. GRB experts were in principle in favour of the revised proposal, but agreed to have a detailed review, at its next session in February 2011, of the provision on noise emissions (chapter H) and on the methods and instruments for measuring noise inside motor vehicles (chapter AL). WP.29 might consider adding the guidelines on measures increasing the audibility of hybrid and electric vehicles (see para. 31 above) as an annex to the R.E.3, if appropriate.

48. GRSP considered ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2010/145 (superseding ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2009/123, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2009/123/Corr.1, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2009/123/Corr.2, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2009/123/Corr.3, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2009/123/Corr.4) with GRSP-48-29. The proposed amendments are reproduced in Annex V to this report. The secretariat was requested to submit the proposal to WP.29 and AC.1, for consideration and vote at their March 2011 sessions as draft amendments of GRSP to ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2010/145.

49. GRPE welcomed the revised proposal of the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3). GRPE noted that the Working Party on General Safety provisions (GRSG) had recently adopted a further amendment to R.E.3 to insert a definition for non-road mobile machinery. WP.29 might consider adding the recommendations on market fuel quality as an annex to the R.E.3, if appropriate.

36. GRB welcomed the revised proposal of the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3) and noted that a revised document would be published as ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2010/145. GRB experts were in principle in favour of the revised proposal, but agreed to have a detailed review, at its next session in February 2011, of the provision on noise emissions (chapter H) and on the methods and instruments for measuring noise inside motor vehicles (chapter AL). WP.29 might consider adding the guidelines on measures increasing the audibility of hybrid and electric vehicles (see para. 31 above) as an annex to the R.E.3, if appropriate.

54. Recalling the discussion at its previous GRPE session on an updated version of the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3), the secretariat informed GRPE that a revised proposal ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2011/42 has been prepared, superseding ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2009/123 and Corr.1 to 4. GRPE noted that a definition for non-road mobile machinery has been inserted, as proposed by the Working Party on General Safety provisions (GRSG).

91. The secretariat introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2010/145 superseding ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2009/123 and Corr.1 to 4. The World Forum noted that the current text of R.E.3 was obsolete and expressed its general support to replace it by the new revised text. It was also noted that the resolution would be amended whenever needed. The World Forum was reminded that its subsidiary bodies should send their comments to the proposal for their consideration, and possible adoption, at its March 2011 session. The WP.29 representatives were invited to send their comments to the secretariat by 15 December 2010 at latest.

39. The GRSG Vice-Chair informed the World Forum about the results made by GRSG during its ninety-ninth session (for more details see the report of the session ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/78).

40. He reported that GRSG had proposed to set up, subject to the consent of the World Forum, an informal group, chaired by Germany, to amend Regulation No. 43 with regard to plastic glazing. He added that the expert from OICA had volunteered to provide secretariat services for this group. The informal group should conclude its tasks by April 2013. The World Forum gave its consent, subject to the approval, at its March 2011 session, of the terms of reference and rules of procedure of the informal group, which would be annexed to the report of GRSG.

41. He reported that GRSG had been informed about the GRE request to take on the responsibility of Regulations Nos. 60 and 121. GRSG was of the opinion that they should remain under its responsibility because these Regulations were transversal and that GRSG was already dealing with tell-tales for motorcycles and the field of vision of the driver. He mentioned that GRSG had agreed that a procedure should be set up to ensure good cooperation between the different WP.29 Working Parties. The World Forum confirmed that a decision on this issue would be taken at its March 2011 session (see para. 35 above).

42. WP.29 noted that GRSG had agreed with the proposal for draft Rule No. 2 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2009/135) as well as with the proposal for guidelines on establishing requirements for high-priority warning signals by the co-Chairs of the ITS informal group (WP.29-150-22).

43. The Vice-Chair informed WP.29 about the opinion of GRSG that there was no urgency to adopt the proposal (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2009/123 and its Corrigenda 1 to 4, superseded by ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2010/145) for the revision of the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3). The World Forum recalled its decision to continue consideration of this matter under agenda item 8.7 (see paras. 36 and 91 of this report).

44. The World Forum noted that Mr. Erario (Italy) had been re-elected as GRSG Chair and Mr. Matolcsy (Hungary) as GRSG Vice-Chair for the 2011 sessions.

48. GRSP considered ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2010/145 (superseding ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2009/123, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2009/123/Corr.1, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2009/123/Corr.2, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2009/123/Corr.3, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2009/123/Corr.4) with GRSP-48-29. The proposed amendments are reproduced in Annex V to this report. The secretariat was requested to submit the proposal to WP.29 and AC.1, for consideration and vote at their March 2011 sessions as draft amendments of GRSP to ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2010/145.

36. GRB welcomed the revised proposal of the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3) and noted that a revised document would be published as ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2010/145. GRB experts were in principle in favour of the revised proposal, but agreed to have a detailed review, at its next session in February 2011, of the provision on noise emissions (chapter H) and on the methods and instruments for measuring noise inside motor vehicles (chapter AL). WP.29 might consider adding the guidelines on measures increasing the audibility of hybrid and electric vehicles (see para. 31 above) as an annex to the R.E.3, if appropriate.

93. Submitted for consideration and vote, the proposed Amendment 1 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2011/43) to gtr No. 6 was established in the Global Registry on 9 March 2011 by consensus vote of the following Contracting Parties present and voting: Australia, Canada, People’s Republic of China, European Union (voting for Cyprus, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden and United Kingdom), India, Japan, Norway, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, South Africa, Turkey and United States of America.

94. The technical report (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2011/44) and the adopted proposal for the development of the gtr (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/AC.3/27) would be appended to the established amendment to the gtr.

119. AC.3 noted that GRSG had agreed, at its October 2010 session, to submit a proposal for Amendment 1 to gtr No. 6 and its final report for consideration by AC.3 at its March 2011 session.

92. Agenda item 16.10, gtr No. 6, safety glazing. The representative from Italy reported that GRSG had agreed in principle with the proposal to amend gtr No. 6 proposed by AC.3 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/AC.3/27). He added that GRSG would consider at its October 2010 the draft text for Amendment 1 to gtr No.6 and a final report, both prepared by the expert from the European Commission (EC).