1. The Working Party on General Safety Provisions (GRSG) held its 103rd session from 2 (afternoon) to 5 October 2012 (morning) in Geneva. The meeting was chaired by Mr. A. Erario (Italy). Experts from the following countries participated in the work, following Rule 1(a) of the Rules of Procedure of the World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29) (TRANS/WP.29/690, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/690/Amend.1 and Amend.2): Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Serbia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. An expert from the European Commission (EC) also participated. Experts from the following non-governmental organizations participated: the Association for Emissions Control by Catalyst (AECC), European Association of Automobile Suppliers (CLEPA), European Liquefied Petroleum Gas Association (AEGPL), International Motorcycle Manufacturers Association (IMMA), International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA), International Association for Natural Gas Vehicles (IANGV/NGV Global) and Natural Gas Vehicles Association Europe (NGVA Europe). Upon the special invitation of the Chair, an expert from the International Association of the Body and Trailer Building Industry (CLCCR), Hyundai Motor Company and The Hardstaff Group participated.

1. The Working Party on General Safety Provisions (GRSG) held its 104th session from 15 (afternoon) to 19 April 2013 (morning) in Geneva. The meeting was chaired by Mr. A. Erario (Italy). Experts from the following countries participated in the work, following Rule 1(a) of the Rules of Procedure of the World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29) (TRANS/WP.29/690, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/690/Amend.1 and Amend.2):
Belgium, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Arab Emirates and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

An expert from the European Commission (EC) also participated.

Experts from the following non-governmental organizations participated:
European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA), European Liquefied Petroleum Gas Association (AEGPL), Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), International Motorcycle Manufacturers Association (IMMA), International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA), International Road Transport Union (IRU), International Association for Natural Gas Vehicles (IANGV/NGV Global) and Natural Gas Vehicles Association Europe (NGVA Europe). Upon the special invitation of the Chair, an expert from the International Association of the Body and Trailer Building Industry (CLCCR) participated.

2. GRSG considered and adopted the agenda proposed for the 103rd session (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2012/13 and Add.1) with the addition of the following agenda items:

• 14(a) Template for the submission of official documents
• 14(b) Abbreviations and acronyms used in UN Regulations
• 14(c) Advanced Driver Assistance Systems

3. GRSG also adopted the running order for the session as proposed in GRSG-103-01.

4. The informal documents distributed during the session are listed in Annex I to this report.

GRSG-103-01 | Running order of the provisional agenda of the 103rd GRSG session

GRSG/2012/13 | Provisional agenda for the 103rd GRSG session

GRSG/2012/13/Add.1 | Annotated provisional agenda for the 103rd GRSG session

GRB/2013/1 | Annotated provisional agenda for the 57th session of the GRB

5. Referring to the discussion on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2012/2 at the previous session of GRSG, the expert from EC introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2012/23 proposing updated provisions for vehicles of Class I to provide a specific area for prams or pushchairs. The expert from IRU introduced GRSG-103-08 raising a number of concerns. The experts from Poland, the United Kingdom, CLCCR and OICA supported the concerns raised. GRSG noted a number of comments. Following the discussion, the expert from Germany volunteered to prepare, jointly with the experts from EC, France, Sweden and Switzerland, a revised proposal for consideration at the next GRSG session in April 2013 taking into account the comments received. GRSG agreed to keep ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2012/2 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2012/23 on the agenda as reference documents.

6. The expert from the Netherlands withdrew GRSG-103-05. The expert from IRU recalled the purpose of ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2012/12 proposing to install in urban buses of Class I driver seats without suspension systems. GRSG noted no support for the proposal and agreed to remove it from the agenda.

7. The expert from CLCCR introduced GRSG-103-16 superseding ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2012/14 on the lateral stability of rear facing wheelchairs. GRSG noted a number of concerns. As the document did not receive any support, GRSG agreed to remove it from the agenda.

8. The expert from the Russian Federation presented GRSG-103-09 amending the provisions of the installation height of interior emergency controls in Class B vehicles. GRSG agreed to resume consideration of the proposal at its next session in April 2013 on the basis of an official document.

9. The expert from Sweden introduced GRSG-103-12 justifying the installation of automatic fire suppression systems in the engine compartment of buses and coaches. GRSG followed with interest a presentation by the expert from Sweden (GRSG-103-22) on a method for testing the performance of fire suppression systems. Following the discussion, GRSG noted general support on this subject. The expert from Sweden volunteered to prepare a concrete proposal for consideration at the next session of GRSG.

GRSG-103-02 | Background information concerning emergency exits and ejection of passengers in buses Information in support of Hungary's proposals for revisions to UN R107 and the proposed amendments developed by the Informal Group on Side Doors, Windows, and Emergency Exits (SDWEE).

GRSG-103-03 | Proposal for amendments to Regulation No. 107 and GRSG/2012/15 Proposal suggesting improvements to the draft amendments to UN R107 as developed and submitted by the Informal Group for Service Doors, Windows, and Emergency Exits (SDWEE).

GRSG-103-04 | To avoid the passenger ejection in bus rollover: Safety belt, or laminated glazing, or what? Discussion paper on passenger ejections and motor coach safety submitted by Hungary.

GRSG-103-05 | Proposal for a draft corrigendum to Regulation No. 107 Revision 3, Amendment 3 of UN R107 deletes all references to Regulation No. 66 on the strength of the superstructure of buses and coaches. This proposal would delete a further reference not originally specified in Amendment 3.

GRSG-103-08 | IRU comments on proposal to require a space for prams in Class I buses IRU argument against the introduction of a mandatory provision in UN Regulation No. 107 to provide a dedicated space for prams in Class I buses.

GRSG-103-09 | Proposal for a draft supplement to the UN Regulation No. 107 Proposal to redefine the placement of the interior emergency controls for power-operated service doors in Class B vehicles at a height of between 1,000-1,500 mm rather than the above-1600mm currently stipulated.

GRSG-103-12 | Automatic fire suppression in the engine compartment of buses and coaches Introductory comment to support discussion of adding provisions to UN R107 for engine compartment fire suppression systems and of a method for testing such systems that has been developed by SP Technical Research Institute of Sweden.

GRSG-103-16 | Proposal for draft amendments to Regulation No. 107 Proposal from the International Association of the Body and Trailer Building Industry (CLCCR) to ensure the lateral stability of a rearward facing wheelchair by restraint with a rigid device or with a flexible strap anchoring the wheelchair and its occupant.

GRSG-103-21 | Safety belts and bus rollover accidents: How to prevent passenger ejection? Companion presentation for the discussion paper on motor coach rollover accidents, passenger ejections, and use of laminated window glazing and seat belts (document GRSG-103-04).

GRSG-103-22 | Test method for fire-suppression systems in buses and coaches Presentation on a method for testing engine-compartment fire-suppression systems that has been developed by SP Technical Research Institute (as introduced by Sweden in document GRSP-103-12 with a view toward its inclusion in UN R107).

GRSG/2012/12 | Proposal for further amendments to Regulation No. 107 UN R107 requires the installation of driver seat with suspension systems. This IRU proposal, based on the earlier informal proposal GRSG-99-22, would exempt Class I urban buses from this requirement in UN R107.

GRSG/2012/14 | Proposal for draft amendments to Regulation No. 107 Formal proposal from the European Liaison Committee of the Body and Trailer Building Industry (CLCCR) to ensure the lateral stability of a rearward facing wheelchair by restraint with a rigid device or with a flexible strap anchoring the wheelchair.

GRSG/2012/15 | Proposal for draft 06 series of amendments to Regulation No. 107 Series of amendments resulting from the work of the Informal group on Service Doors, Windows and Emergency Exits (SDWEE) to update and improve UN R107, including passenger entry/exit, driver compartments, passageways, use of signs, and emergency lighting.

GRSG/2012/23 | Proposal for the 06 series of amendments to Regulation No. 107 Proposal from the European Commission (EC) to provide for a specific area in city buses of Class I that allow a child to remain seated in his/her pram or pushchair. This document supersedes document GRSG/2010/33/Rev.1.

10. The Chair of the informal group on Service Doors, Windows and Emergency Exits in buses and coaches (SDWEE) introduced, as an outcome of the group’s work, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2012/15 proposing to insert into UN Regulation No. 107 new requirements for service doors, windows and emergency exits. The expert from Hungary presented GRSG-103-03 clarifying the proposed amendments. He informed GRSG about additional background information on the problems of emergency exists and on the ejection of passengers in buses (GRSG-103-02). Following the discussion, GRSG endorsed, in principle, the amendments of ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2012/15, as reproduced in GRSG-103-29, and agreed to have a final review of the proposal at its next session. The expert from Poland volunteered to submit to the secretariat, in due time, a revised document taking into account the comments received.

11. The expert from Hungary proposed a number of possible solutions to avoid passenger ejection in case of a bus rollover accident (GRSG-103-04). He explained the problem of safety belt use in buses (GRSG-103-21). He gave a presentation on the need to install breakable emergency side windows on buses to evacuate passengers in case of an emergency (GRSG-103-25). GRSG welcomed the information and noted a number of comments. The expert from Hungary volunteered to prepare a concrete proposal for amendments to UN Regulation No. 107 for consideration at the next GRSG session.

12. The expert from OICA announced his intention to review Annex 12 of UN Regulation No. 107 on additional safety prescriptions for trolleybuses in order to adapt it to the technical progress. He invited all GRSG experts to send him (ofontaine@oica.net) their comments in due time to prepare a concrete proposal for amendments to UN Regulation No. 107.

GRSG-103-02 | Background information concerning emergency exits and ejection of passengers in buses Information in support of Hungary's proposals for revisions to UN R107 and the proposed amendments developed by the Informal Group on Side Doors, Windows, and Emergency Exits (SDWEE).

GRSG-103-04 | To avoid the passenger ejection in bus rollover: Safety belt, or laminated glazing, or what? Discussion paper on passenger ejections and motor coach safety submitted by Hungary.

GRSG-103-25 | Necessity and Usability of Breakable Emergency Side Windows on Buses Presentation in support of the "Service Doors, Windows, and Emergency Exits" informal group proposal to amend UN R107 (document GRSG-103-03).

GRSG-103-29 | Revisions to GRSG/2012/15 agreed during the 103rd GRSG session GRSG/2012/15 proposes amendments to UN R107 developed by the Informal Group for Service Doors, Windows, and Emergency Exits (SDWEE) for inclusion in the 06 series of amendments to the regulation.

13. The expert from Germany introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2012/26 proposing amendments to UN Regulation No. 43 to allow type approval of multiple-glazed units having more than two glass panes. GRSG adopted the proposal, as amended below, and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their March 2013 sessions, as draft Supplement 2 to the 01 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 43.

Paragraphs 2.8.1. and 2.8.2., amend to read:

“2.8.1. “Symmetrical multiple-glazed unit” means a multiple-glazed unit where all component panes are identical (e.g. all uniform toughened glass).

2.8.2. “Asymmetrical multiple-glazed unit” means a multiple-glazed unit other than a symmetrical multiple-glazed unit."

Annex 12, paragraph 4.3.1., amend to read:

“4.3.1. The uniform toughened-glass pane(s) break(s);”

14. The expert from Germany, chairing the Informal group on Plastic Glazing (IGPG) reported on the work progress made by the group (GRSG-103-17). He introduced GRSG-103-20 proposing a first set of amendments to UN Regulation No. 43. The proposal received a number of comments. GRSG agreed on the need to review the abrasion test. GRSG noted the intention of IGPG to meet again in Brussels on 22-23 January 2013. The GRSG Chair agreed to revisit this subject at the next GRSG session on the basis of a revised document. GRSG agreed to keep ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2012/26 on the agenda as a reference document.

15. GRSG noted the request from a technical service having difficulties fulfilling the barometric pressure conditions required for the impact test, due to an altitude of about 2600 m (Bogota). The GRSG Chair questioned the need to insert into UN Regulation No. 43 and Global Technical Regulation No. 6 appropriate correction factors to resolve this problem. The expert from Germany volunteered to research this subject and prepare, if necessary, a concrete proposal for consideration at one of the next GRSG sessions.

GRSG-103-17 | 4th Progress Report of the Informal Group on Plastic Glazing Progress report from the informal group of experts working to introduce provisions for plastic windscreens, window panes, and other plastic glazing into UN R43.

GRSG-103-20 | Proposal for amendments to Regulation No. 43 Proposal to amend UN R43 to cover various types of plastic glazing under consideration by automotive industry for installation in vehicles in order to reduce vehicle weight and thereby fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

GRSG/2012/26 | Proposal for amendments to the 01 series of amendment to Regulation No. 43 Proposal from Germany to allow type-approval of multiple-glazed (for example, double insulation) units as an assembly of more than two panes, such as used in caravans and motor homes.

16. The expert from OICA presented ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2012/16 proposing the installation of a new generation of exterior and interior mirrors enclosed in a protective housing or holder. GRSG adopted the proposal, without amendments, and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their March 2013 sessions, as draft Supplement 2 to the 03 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 46.

17. The expert from the Netherlands introduced a proposal (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2011/23/Rev.1) to allow replacement of all mirrors with camera-monitor systems. The expert from Germany informed GRSG (GRSG-103-19) about the work progress made by the ISO Task Force on the standardization of camera-monitor systems (ISO 16505). He added that a final proposal by ISO could be expected by the end of 2013 (GRSG-103-27-Rev.1). GRSG had an exchange of views on the optional/mandatory installation of camera-monitor systems and the need to insert fail-safe provisions. GRSG noted that such new vehicle systems would not only improve vehicle safety, but also the environmental protection (i.e. reduction of vehicle emissions). At its next session, GRSG expected to receive only a progress report and agreed to keep ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2011/23/Rev.1 on the agenda as a reference document awaiting the conclusion of the ISO Task Force.

18. Referring to the adoption of the draft 04 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 46 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2012/87) at the previous session of GRSG, the expert from OICA proposed to clarify the transitional provisions (GRSG-103-30). The expert from Germany added clarifications to the table listed in paragraph 15.2.1.1.1. (GRSG-103-31). Following the discussion, GRSG adopted both proposals, as reproduced in GRSG-103-31-Rev.1, and requested the secretariat to submit the document to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their November 2012 sessions, together with ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2012/87, as draft 04 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 46 (see WP.29-158-08).

GRSG-103-13 | Proposal for amendment to Regulation No. 46 Proposal to add field-of-vision provisions to enhance the safety of pedestrians and other vulnerable road users in narrow alleys and by-streets and other improvements to Regulation No. 46, including to further the development of the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval (IWVTA) program.

GRSG-103-19 | 2th Progress Report of ISO/TC22/SC17/WG2 (ISO 16505) Progress report on the ISO effort to prepare an international standard for minimum safety, ergonomic and performance requirements for camera-monitor systems intended to replace mandatory inside and outside mirrors for road vehicles (e.g. Classes I to IV and VII as defined in UN R46).

GRSG-103-27 | Status ISO/TC22/SC17/WG2 bzw.ISO 16505 German-language summary table of the development of ISO standards for camera-monitor systems to replace rear-view mirrors and timetable to finish standard by the end of April 2013.

GRSG-103-27/Rev.1 | Status ISO/TC22/SC17/WG2 on ISO 16505 English-language version of the summary table on the development of ISO standards for camera-monitor systems to replace rear-view mirrors and timetable to finish standard by the end of April 2013.

GRSG-103-30 | Proposal for amendments to document WP.29/2012/87 Document WP.29/2012/87 is a GRSG proposal (04 series of amendments) to reduce the blind spot on the passenger side of N2 and N3 (medium/heavy commercial) vehicles under UN R46. This new proposal would clarify that prior approvals not impacted by the 04 series amendments remain valid.

GRSG-103-31 | Proposal for further amendments to Regulation No. 46 Proposed amendments to Regulation No. 46 to align the text in the table in paragraph 15.2.1.1.1 (minimum number of mirrors) with the amendments to be introduced via the 04 series of amendments (document WP.29/2012/87).

GRSG-103-31/Rev.1 | Proposal for amendments to document WP.29/2012/87: revised Document WP.29/2012/87 is a GRSG proposal (04 series of amendments) to reduce the blind spot on the passenger side of N2 and N3 (medium/heavy commercial) vehicles under UN R46. This new proposal would clarify that prior approvals not impacted by the 04 series amendments remain valid.

GRSG/2011/23/Rev.1 | Proposal for a supplement to Regulation No. 46 Revised proposal prepared by the Informal Group on Camera-Monitor Systems to permit the replacement of all mirrors by camera-monitor systems, taking into account comments received during the 101st and 102nd GRSG sessions.

GRSG/2012/16 | Proposal for amendments to Regulation No. 46 Proposal from OICA to amend UN R46 in order to permit approvals of new generation "frameless" interior mirrors having no housing or holder. The current language assumes all mirrors are enclosed in housings and therefore excludes approval testing of these new-techology mirrors.

26. The expert from Japan introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2013/5 and its Corr.1 proposing to increase the safety benefits of the driver’s field of vision and the pedestrian safety in narrow streets. The expert from OICA requested details on the formula used for the range of a blind area. The expert from Japan presented their concept of obstacles aiming at improving the driver’s vision of pedestrian or other vulnerable road user approaching the vehicle (GRSG-104-45). He also presented the results of a study on this subject (GRSG-104-46). GRSG welcomed the initiative by Japan and noted a number of comments. The experts from EC, France and Germany raised a study reservation on the proposed amendments.

27. GRSG agreed to resume consideration on this subject at its next session in October 2013 on the basis of a revised document by Japan, if available, or to keep otherwise ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2013/5 on the agenda as a reference document.

28. Recalling the purpose of ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2011/23/Rev.1 to allow replacement of all mirrors with camera-monitor systems (CMS), the experts from ISO and OICA reported on the progress (GRSG-104-30) made by the ISO Task Force on the standardization of camera-monitor systems (ISO 16505). GRSG noted that the ISO standard was expected to be published by mid 2014. GRSG had an exchange of views on a number of safety aspect of the new camera-monitor systems. The Chair welcomed the offer by Germany to share, at a further session of GRSG, more detailed research results on this subject. GRSG agreed to have, at the next session, a detailed consideration of all the safety aspects linked to CMS and to keep ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2011/23/Rev.1 on the agenda as a reference document awaiting the conclusion of the ISO Task Force.

29. The expert from OICA introduced GRSG-104-25 and GRSG-104-26 clarifying the transitional provisions of the 03 series and the 04 series of amendments, respectively, to UN Regulation No. 46. GRSG agreed to resume consideration of this subject at its next session and invited the secretariat to distribute GRSG-104-25 and GRSG-104-26 with an official symbol (in two different parts).

GRSG-104-25 | Proposal for amendments to Regulation No. 46 This document aims at improving the transitional provisions of the 03 series of amendments to Regulation No. 46, including: Provisions for extensions to approvals to the 03 series of amendments for devices, provision for approval of devices to the 02 series, and provisions for aftermarket.

GRSG-104-26 | Proposal for amendments to Regulation No. 46 This document aims at improving the transitional provisions of the 04 series of amendments to Regulation No. 46, including: Provisions for extensions to approvals to the 04 series of amendments for devices, provision for approval of devices to the 02 series, and provisions for aftermarket. It assumes approval of document GRSG-104-25 on 03 series transition provisions.

GRSG-104-30 | 3rd Progress Report of ISO/TC22/SC17/WG2 (ISO 16505) OICA report on behalf of the ISO group working on camera-monitor systems. ISO 16505 specifies minimum safety, ergonomic and performance requirements for camera-monitor systems as an alternative to the currently mandatory inside and outside mirrors for road vehicles.

GRSG-104-45 | Obstacle specifications under UN Regulations Nos. 46 and 125 Japanese explanation of its field of vision requirements and test specifications under UN R125 and R46 pursuant to enabling Japan's participation in IWVTA.

GRSG/2011/23/Rev.1 | Proposal for a supplement to Regulation No. 46 Revised proposal prepared by the Informal Group on Camera-Monitor Systems to permit the replacement of all mirrors by camera-monitor systems, taking into account comments received during the 101st and 102nd GRSG sessions.

GRSG/2013/5 | Proposal for amendments to Regulation No. 46 Text prepared by Japan to add field-of-vision provisions to enhance the safety of pedestrians and other vulnerable road users in narrow alleys and by-streets and other improvements to Regulation No. 46

GRSG/2013/5/Corr.1 | Proposal for amendments to Regulation No. 46 Correction to the descriptive paragraph of document GRSG/2013/5, noting its purpose as "to increase the safety benefits of the driver's field of vision and the pedestrian safety in narrow streets".

19. The expert from Germany recalled the discussion at the previous session of GRSG on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2011/19 proposing to insert into UN Regulation No. 58 more stringent requirements for rear under run protection devices. He reported on the outcome of the recent ad hoc group meeting and announced the intention to undertake, in early 2013, a cost-benefit analysis on this subject. GRSG agreed to resume consideration at its next session in April 2013, on the basis of a revised proposal to be submitted by Germany taking into account the results of the cost-benefit analysis.

GRSG/2011/19 | Proposal for amendments to Regulation No. 58 Text prepared by the expert from Germany to introduce more stringent requirements for rear under run protection devices.

30. The expert from FIA presented GRSG-104-49 underlining the need to review the requirements of UN Regulation No. 58 for an improved and effective passenger vehicle occupant protection in the event of a rear impact with a heavy duty vehicle. He also introduced the position of his organization on this subject (GRSG-104-50). GRSG welcomed that information.

31. Recalling the discussion on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2011/19 at the previous session of GRSG, the expert from Germany gave some preliminary information (GRSG-104-51) on a cost-benefit analysis carried out in Germany on this subject. He volunteered to send the final report of the study, once published, to all GRSG experts. GRSG agreed to resume consideration at its next session in October 2013, on the basis of a revised proposal to be submitted by Germany taking into account the results of the cost-benefit analysis.

GRSG-104-51 | Rear underrun protection devices – Information on the cost benefit analysis performed by Germany At the 100th GRSG session, Germany presented the document GRSG/2011/19 to propose more demanding requirements for rear underrun protection devices on heavy goods vehicles. The target is to ensure a higher level of safety for passenger car occupants, who have a high risk to get severely or fatally injured in case of hitting the rear of a truck or trailer. This document provides a cost-benefit analysis in support of the proposal.

GRSG/2011/19 | Proposal for amendments to Regulation No. 58 Text prepared by the expert from Germany to introduce more stringent requirements for rear under run protection devices.

20. The Chair recalled the purpose of ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2012/17 (tabled by AEGPL) clarifying the provisions on the aerostatic pressure during the external leakage test of Class 0 components. The expert from Germany introduced GRSG-103-24 to amend and correct the current text of UN Regulation No. 67. GRSG adopted both documents, as reproduced in Annex II to this report, and requested the secretariat to submit the amendments to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their March 2013 sessions as draft Supplement 12 to the 01 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 67.

21. The expert from Germany presented ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2012/18 clarifying the provisions of UN Regulation No. 67 with respect to hose assemblies. The expert from AEGPL supplemented the proposal with additional amendments as listed in ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2012/19. GRSG noted some concerns and decided on the need to further clarify the responsibility and conformity of production procedures. Following the discussion, GRSG agreed to resume consideration of this subject at its next session on the basis of a revised proposal by Germany. GRSG recommended keeping ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2012/18 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2012/19 on the agenda as reference documents.

22. The expert from CLEPA introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2012/24 proposing new requirements for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) fuel selection systems. The expert from AEGPL presented GRSG-103-06 amending the proposed paragraphs. GRSG noted general support and some comments. GRSG agreed to resume consideration of this subject at its next session on the basis of a revised proposal by AEGPL/CLEPA, taking into the comments received.

GRSG-103-06 | Comments on document GRSG/2012/24 AEGPL revisions to the CLEPA proposal (GRSG/2012/24) to introduce type-approval requirements for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) fuel selection systems.

GRSG-103-24 | Proposal for further amendments to Regulation No. 67 Correction of errors and oversights in Supplement 10 to the 01 series of amendments to Regulation No. 67 (document WP.29/2011/108) adopted at the November 2011 WP.29 session.

GRSG/2012/17 | Proposal for a Corrigendum to Regulation No. 67 Proposal from the European Liquefied Petroleum Gas Association (AEGPL) to add values for the aerostatic pressure to be reached during the external leakage test of Class 0 components, in line with the provisions of paragraph 5.3.

GRSG/2012/18 | Proposal for amendments to Regulation No. 67 Proposal from Germany to clarify the nature of approvals granted under UN R67 with respect to Class 1 and Class 2 hoses and their couplings (i.e., as hose assemblies or as hose and coupling pairs approved as separate components).

GRSG/2012/19 | Proposal for amendments to Regulation No. 67 Proposal from AEGPL to revise the text proposed by Germany (GRSG/2012/18) (to clarify approvals of hoses and couplings) in order to preserve the possibility to type-approve flexible hoses separately and prior to hose assembly approval.

GRSG/2012/24 | Proposal for amendments to Regulation No. 67 Proposal from CLEPA to introduce type-approval requirements for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) fuel selection systems, including with regard to engine control units (ECU), CNG start-stop functionality, and a prohibition against the flow of gaseous fuel into the petrol/diesel fuel tank and vice versa.

GRSG/82 | Report of the GRSG on its 103rd session Report of the 2–5 October 2012 session of the Working Party on General Safety.

32. The expert from Germany presented ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2013/6 superseding ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2012/18 and clarifying the provisions of UN Regulation No. 67 with respect to hose assemblies. GRSG adopted the document, as amended below, and requested the secretariat to submit the amendments to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their November 2013 sessions as draft Supplement 13 to the 01 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 67.

Paragraph 2.7.1., the text in square brackets, amend to read (removing the square brackets):
“The assembly instruction shall be written in the language of the country to which the type of hose or couplings will be delivered, or at least in English. It shall include detailed characteristics of equipment used for the assembly operation.”

33. The expert from CLEPA introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2013/10 proposing to introduce into UN Regulation No. 67 type approval provisions for electronic control units (ECUs). GRSG adopted the document, not amended, and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their November 2013 sessions as part (see para. 32 above) of draft Supplement 13 to the 01 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 67.

34. The expert from CLEPA presented ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2013/11, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2013/12 and GRSG-104-18 proposing to introduce into UN Regulation No. 67 type approval provisions for fuel selection systems respectively for “valve control at the stop-start function”. Recalling the discussion on the same subject under agenda item 8 on UN Regulation No. 110 (see paras. 38 and 39 below), GRSG agreed to resume consideration on this matter at its next session. In this respect, the Chair invited the expert from CLEPA to prepare, if necessary, updated proposals.

GRSG-104-18 | Proposal for amendment to ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2013/12 Proposed revisions to the CLEPA to introduce into Regulations Nos. 67 and 110 type approval provisions for "valve control at stop-start". The CLEPA proposal would allow the tank valves to stay open in an active stop-start phase for CNG/LPG with stop-start engines.

GRSG/2013/10 | Proposal for amendments to Regulations Nos. 67 and 110 Text prepared by the European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA) to enable the approval of an OEM engine control unit on a CNG/LNG vehicle during the vehicle type approval process, eliminating the need for a separate type approval of the ECU as is the current requirement.

GRSG/2013/11 | Proposal for amendments to Regulations Nos. 67 and 110 Text prepared by CLEPA to introduce a prohibition on any flow of a gaseous fuel into a diesel/gasoline reservoir and limiting the flow of diesel/gasoline into a gaseous fuel tank in bi-fuel vehicles.

GRSG/2013/12 | Proposal for amendments to Regulations Nos. 67 and 110 Text prepared by the European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA) to introduce into Regulations Nos. 67 and 110 type approval provisions for "valve control at stop-start". This proposal allows the tank valves to stay open in an active stop-start phase for CNG/LPG with stop-start engines.

GRSG/2013/6 | Proposal for amendments to Regulation No. 67 Text prepared by Germany clarifying the provisions of UN Regulation No. 67 with respect to hose assemblies.

23. As mentioned under paragraph 22 above, the expert from CLEPA introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2012/25. Thus, GRSG agreed to resume consideration of this subject at its next session on the basis of a joint proposal by AEGPL, CLEPA and NGVA Europe.

24. The expert from the Netherlands reported on the outcome of the most recent expert meetings of the task force on Liquefied Natural Gas vehicles (LNG), held in Geneva on 1-2 October 2012 (GRSG-103-14). As the secretariat had not been in the position to prepare in due time the official document, he presented GRSG-103-11-Rev.1, proposing to insert into UN Regulation No. 110 new provisions for LNG vehicles. GRSG acknowledged the work done by the LNG task force and noted a number of comments. Following the discussion, the Chair invited all experts to send their written comments by the beginning of November 2012 to the LNG Secretary (jseisler@cleanfuelsconsulting.org). GRSG noted the intention of the LNG task force to present a revised proposal at the forthcoming session of the Working Party on Pollution and Energy (GRPE) in January 2013 and to consider it in detail at the next session of GRSG on the basis of an official document, taking into account the comments received.

GRSG-103-11 | Draft revision of UN R110 incorporating LNG provisions Draft revision of UN R110 to incorporate provisions for liquefied natural gas components and systems, submitted by the Gaseous Fueled Vehicles informal group and its LNG task force for review and comments at the 103rd Working Party on General Safety session.

GRSG-103-11/Rev.1 | Revised draft of UN R110 incorporating LNG provisions Updated draft revision of UN R110 to incorporate provisions for liquefied natural gas components and systems, submitted by the Gaseous Fueled Vehicles informal group and its LNG task force for review and comments at the 103rd Working Party on General Safety session.

GRSG-103-14 | Presentation on new requirements for LNG components Presentation on the work of the Liquefied Natural Gas Task Force on new requirements for LNG components for introduction into Regulation No. 110.

GRSG/2012/25 | Proposal for amendments to Regulation No. 110 Proposal from CLEPA to introduce type-approval provisions for compressed natural gas (CNG) control functionality included in the engine control unit, and for control functionality which is used in vehicles with start-stop system.

35. On behalf of the task force on Liquefied Natural Gas vehicles (LNG), the expert from the Netherlands introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2013/7 proposing to insert into UN Regulation No. 110 new provisions for vehicles using LNG in their propulsion systems. He also presented GRSG-104-34, GRSG-104-35, GRSG-104-36, GRSG-104-37 and GRSG-104-38 proposing further improvements to the text as agreed by the task force during its meeting on 15 April 2013, prior to the GRSG session. GRSG noted GRSG-104-32 justifying the need for such amendments as well as GRSG-104-33 listing a number of questions and answers on general LNG background issues.

36. GRSG acknowledged the work done by the LNG task force and considered ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2013/7 in detail. GRSG adopted the document, as reproduced in GRSG-104-44, and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their November 2013 sessions as draft Supplement 1 to the 01 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 110, subject to a final review of GRSG-104-44 by the Working Party on Pollution and Energy (GRPE) at its forthcoming session in June 2013, particularly on environmental issues.

37. The expert from CLEPA introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2013/10 proposing to introduce into UN Regulation No. 110 type approval provisions for electronic control units (ECUs). GRSG adopted the document, as amended, and agreed to reflect the adopted text in GRSG-104-44, mentioned above.

38. The expert from CLEPA presented ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2013/11 proposing to introduce into UN Regulation No. 110 type approval provisions for fuel selection systems. GRSG noted a number of concerns and preferred to refer the proposal to the informal group on Gaseous Fuelled Vehicles (GFV) for detailed consideration at the forthcoming session in Brussels. GRSG agreed to resume consideration on this subject at its next session on the basis of a revised document by CLEPA.

39. The expert from CLEPA also proposed to introduce type approval provisions for “valve control at the stop-start function” into UN Regulation No. 110 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2013/12). The expert from OICA presented GRSG-104-19 improving the proposed text. GRSG agreed in principle on the both proposals, but preferred again to refer the proposal to GFV for detailed review. GRSG agreed to resume consideration on this subject at its next session on the basis of a revised document by CLEPA.

GRSG-104-09 | Need for measures to mitigate fire risks of CNG and LNG vehicles IRU request for a risk assessment on CNG and LNG vehicles pursuant to a coach fire during which the main valves on CNG cylinders ruptured.

GRSG-104-09/Add.1 | Need for measures to mitigate fire risks of CNG and LNG vehicles: video attachement Link to the video referenced in the IRU discussion paper on the need for measures to mitigate CNG/LNG fire risks.

GRSG-104-12 | Request for information on the pressure relief device for CNG As part of investigations into a bus accident involving CNG container ruptures, the Netherlands would like to know whether other countries have experienced fires in CNG vehicles and what measures have been taken to reduce the potential risks.

GRSG-104-19 | Proposal for amendment to ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2013/12 Proposed revisions to the CLEPA to introduce into Regulations Nos. 67 and 110 type approval provisions for "valve control at stop-start". The CLEPA proposal would allow the tank valves to stay open in an active stop-start phase for CNG/LPG with stop-start engines.

GRSG-104-32 | LNG Heavy-duty Truck Case Studies This compendium of case studies is provided in response to a question raised by the French delegation to the Amendments proposed to Regulation 110 pertaining to the use of LNG as a vehicular fuel.

GRSG-104-33 | LNG amendments to UN Regulation No. 110: Background on specific issues Document prepared by the Chairman of the LNG Task Force (Netherlands) to respond to questions raised by France concerning the proposed LNG amendments to UN R110 (document GRSG/2013/7).

GRSG-104-34 | Proposal for amendments to UN Regulation No. 110 Text prepared by the Chairman of the LNG Task Force (Netherlands) in response to concerns raised by France regarding the possibility of overfilling an LNG system. This amendment to the proposal to introduce LNG provisions into UN R110 (document GRSG/2013/7) matches ISO requirements covering the same issue.

GRSG-104-35 | Proposal for amendments to UN Regulation No. 110 Text prepared by the Chairman of the LNG Task Force (Netherlands) in response to questions raised by France concerning the proposed amendment to introduce LNG provisions into UN R110 (document GRSG/2013/7). The amendments aim to improve the internal consistency of the proposed amendments.

GRSG-104-36 | Proposal for amendments to UN Regulation No. 110 Text prepared by the Chairman of the LNG Task Force (Netherlands) to address issues and concerns about proposed amendments to UN R110 (document GRSG/2013/7) raised by France.

GRSG-104-37 | Proposal for amendments to UN Regulation No. 110 Text prepared by the Chairman of the LNG Task Force (Netherlands) to address issues and concerns about proposed amendments to UN R110 (document GRSG/2013/7) raised by France.

GRSG-104-38 | Proposal for amendments to UN Regulation No. 110 Text prepared by the Chair of the LNG Task Force (Netherlands) to improve provisions for the identification of the correct device for cryogenic applications and consistency within the proposed amendments to UN R110 (GRSG/2013/7) pursuant to concerns raised by France.

GRSG-104-44 | Proposal for Supplement 1 to the 01 series of amendments to Regulation No. 110 Text prepared by the Chair of the Task Force on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) vehicles (based on document GRSG/2013/7) to introduce type approval provisions for vehicles equipped with LNG propulsion systems. The proposal has been prepared as a new consolidated version (Revision 3) of UN Regulation No. 110.

GRSG/2013/10 | Proposal for amendments to Regulations Nos. 67 and 110 Text prepared by the European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA) to enable the approval of an OEM engine control unit on a CNG/LNG vehicle during the vehicle type approval process, eliminating the need for a separate type approval of the ECU as is the current requirement.

GRSG/2013/11 | Proposal for amendments to Regulations Nos. 67 and 110 Text prepared by CLEPA to introduce a prohibition on any flow of a gaseous fuel into a diesel/gasoline reservoir and limiting the flow of diesel/gasoline into a gaseous fuel tank in bi-fuel vehicles.

GRSG/2013/12 | Proposal for amendments to Regulations Nos. 67 and 110 Text prepared by the European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA) to introduce into Regulations Nos. 67 and 110 type approval provisions for "valve control at stop-start". This proposal allows the tank valves to stay open in an active stop-start phase for CNG/LPG with stop-start engines.

GRSG/2013/7 | Proposal for amendments to Regulation No. 110 Text prepared by the Chair of the Task Force on Liquefied Natural Gas vehicles to introduce type-approval provisions for vehicles equipped with LNG propulsion systems. The proposal has been prepared as a new consolidated version (Revision 3) of UN Regulation No. 110.

25. The expert from Germany introduced GRSG-103-18, superseding ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2012/22, and clarifying the current provisions on interior materials which shall be tested. GRSG adopted the document, as reproduced in Annex III to this report, and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their March 2013 sessions, as draft Supplement 1 to the 02 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 118.

GRSG-103-18 | Proposal for Supplement 1 to the 02 series of amendments to Regulation No. 118 Revised proposal (superseding GRSG/2012/22) to clarify the interior materials to be tested by introducing the definition used in the US Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 302 (e.g., any material or component which is within 13 mm of the interior compartment air space shall meet the requirements).

GRSG/2012/22 | Proposal for Supplement 1 to the 02 series of amendments to Regulation No. 118 Proposal to clarify the interior materials to be tested by introducing the definition used in the US Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 302 (e.g., any material or component which is within 13 mm of the interior compartment air space shall meet the requirements).

26. Noting that no document had been provided for this session, GRSG agreed to remove this item from the agenda.

27. The expert from OICA presented GRSG-103-26, proposing to introduce the concept of “revision of approvals” into some Regulations under the responsibility of GRSG, especially UN Regulations Nos. 18, 26, 34, 35, 43, 58 and 61. GRSG welcomed the proposal and agreed to give a detailed consideration at its next session in April 2013. The expert from France stated that the provisions proposed for UN Regulations Nos. 26 and 61 could be removed from GRSG-103-26 in the event that the World Forum adopts, at its forthcoming session in November 2012, documents ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2012/86 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2012/89. The secretariat was requested to distribute GRSG-103-26 with an official symbol, taking into account the revised general guidelines for UN regulatory procedures (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1044/Rev.1).

GRSG-103-26 | Proposal for amendments to Regulations Nos. 18, 26, 34, 35, 43, 58 and 61 WP.29 voted to align UN Regulation procedures with the EU Whole Vehicle Approval Directive 2007/46/EC. This document proposes revisions to regulations under the purview of GRSG per the revised UN Regulatory Procedures and Transitional Provisions (document WP.29/1044/Rev.1).

WP.29/1044/Rev.1 | General Guidelines for UN regulatory procedures and transitional provisions in UN Regulations Guidelines on the scope, administrative provisions and alternative requirements in Regulations annexed to the 1958 Agreement.

WP.29/2012/86 | Proposal for Supplement 2 to the 03 series of amendments to Regulation No. 26 Proposal as adopted by the Working Party on General Safety Provisions (GRSG) at its 102nd session to align the provisions for bumpers of certain vehicle types with the performance requirements of the draft Regulation on pedestrian safety.

WP.29/2012/89 | Proposal for Supplement 2 to Regulation No. 61 Proposal as adopted by the Working Party on General Safety Provisions (GRSG) at its 102nd session to exempt a vehicle from the geometric provisions for bumpers of UN R61 when the said vehicle complies with the performance requirements specified in the draft Regulation on pedestrian safety.

28. The expert from IMMA recalled WP.29-157-10 (tabled by Italy in June 2012) proposing the development of an amendment to Global Technical Regulation (GTR) No. 12 on controls, tell-tales and indicators for motorcycles. He presented GRSG-103-10-Rev.1 amending ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2012/21 to introduce into the GTR editorial corrections and align the provisions with those of UN Regulation No. 60 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2012/20). The documents received some comments.

29. GRSG adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2012/20, as amended by Annex IV to this report, and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their March 2013 sessions, as draft Supplement 4 to UN Regulation No. 60.

30. GRSG also adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2012/21, as amended by Annex V to this report. The secretariat was requested to submit it to WP.29 and AC.3 for consideration at their March 2013 sessions, as draft Amendment 1 to UN GTR No. 12, including the technical report listed in Annex V.

GRSG-103-10 | Proposal for amendments to documents GRSG/2012/20 and 21 Revisions to documents GRSG/2012/20 and 21 concerning Amendments 1 to 3 of UN R60 and UN GTR No. 12 that would delete Annex 3 on special provisions for levers and Annex 4.

GRSG-103-10/Rev.1 | Proposal for amendments to documents GRSG/2012/20 and 21: revised Revisions to documents GRSG/2012/20 and 21 concerning Amendments 1 to 3 of UN R60 and UN GTR No. 12 that would delete Annex 3 on special provisions for levers and Annex 4 pursuant to GRSG-103 discussions.

GRSG-103-10/Rev.2 | Proposal for amendments to documents GRSG/2012/20 and 21: revision 2 Revisions to documents GRSG/2012/20 and 21 concerning Amendments 1 to 3 of UN R60 and UN GTR No. 12 that would delete Annex 3 on special provisions for levers and Annex 4 pursuant to GRSG-103 discussions

GRSG/2012/20 | Proposal for amendments to Regulation No. 60 Proposal concerning Amendments 1 to 3 of UN R60 and UN GTR No. 12 to delete Annex 3 on special provisions for levers and Annex 4. The latter is replaced by Table 1 of the GTR containing the symbols identifying controls, tell-tales and indicators and definitions are carried over from the GTR.

GRSG/2012/21 | Proposal for an amendment to Global Technical Regulation No. 12 Proposal from the International Motorcycle Manufacturers Association (IMMA) to introduce editorial corrections to GTR No. 12 and to align its provisions with the revised Regulation No. 60 (as proposed in document GRSG/2012/20).

GRSG/82 | Report of the GRSG on its 103rd session Report of the 2–5 October 2012 session of the Working Party on General Safety.

WP.29-157-10 | Request for the development of amendments to GTR No. 12 Proposal to develop amendments to UN GTR No. 12 on motorcycle controls, tell-tales and indicators in order to make editorial changes and introduce a gear shift pattern that had been discussed but had been overlooked in the introduction of GTR 12.

31. The expert from OICA reported on the progress (GRSG-103-28) made by the Informal Group on International Whole Vehicle Type Approval (IWVTA). As the IWVTA ambassador of GRSG, he announced his intention to prepare a position paper for each candidate Regulation listed in Annex 2 of WP.29-156-21-Rev.1 under the GRSG responsibility. GRSG noted a number of comments on the validity of some candidate Regulations applicable to the IWVTA. Following the discussion, the IWTA ambassador invited all governmental delegates to email him (ofontaine@oica.net) their comments well in advance of the deadline for submission of official documents.

32. The expert from Japan introduced GRSG-103-07, proposing a new series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 34 on fuel tanks. GRSG welcomed the proposal on fire prevention and agreed on the need to complement the proposal with a cost-benefit analysis. GRSG decided to resume consideration of the proposal at its next session on the basis of an official document under a specific agenda item.

33. The expert from Japan presented GRSG-103-23, justifying the need to improve the field of vision for drivers of larger vehicles. In this respect, he proposed amending the provisions of UN Regulation No. 46 on devices for indirect vision (GRSG-103-13). GRSG agreed to resume consideration of this subject at its next session and requested the secretariat to distribute GRSG-103-13 with an official symbol.

GRSG-103-07 | Proposal for the 03 series of amendments to Regulation No. 34 Japan proposes revisions to certain collision conditions in the UN R34 provisions for fire prevention in the event of a rear collision to conform to conditions that have been made mandatory in Japan. Once amended, Japan would adopt UN R34 pursuant to the whole vehicle type approval (IWVTA) effort.

GRSG-103-13 | Proposal for amendment to Regulation No. 46 Proposal to add field-of-vision provisions to enhance the safety of pedestrians and other vulnerable road users in narrow alleys and by-streets and other improvements to Regulation No. 46, including to further the development of the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval (IWVTA) program.

GRSG-103-23 | Indirect field of vision of large vehicles Presentation on Japan's concerns and proposals regarding the rear vision of large vehicles on narrow streets and alleyways and pedestrian safety. Japan wishes to resolve this issue in order to make progress towards the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval system.

GRSG-103-28 | International Whole Vehicle Type Approval presentation Review of the IWVTA program, potential impact on UN Regulations, and request for Working Party (GR) support in reviewing and adapting, where warranted, the regulations being integrated into the proposed IWVTA system.

WP.29-156-21/Rev.1 | Proposal for candidate items for technical regulations applicable to IWVTA (revised) 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.

34. In compliance with Rule 37 of the Rules of Procedure (TRANS/WP.29/690 as amended by Amendments 1 and 2), GRSG called for the election of officers on 3 October 2012. Mr. A. Erario (Italy) was unanimously re-elected as Chair and Mr. M. Matolcsy (Hungary) as Vice-Chair for the GRSG sessions scheduled for the year 2013.

(a) Template for the submission of official documents

35. GRSG noted the new instructions adopted by WP.29 at its June 2012 session (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1097, para. 12) and the updated template for the preparation and submission of official documents by WP.29 and its subsidiary bodies (WP.29-157-01-Rev.1). The secretariat invited all experts to use this template and to follow the instructions as listed on the website.

(b) Abbreviations and acronyms used in UN Regulations

36. GRSG noted that the same acronyms have been used in the past in different Working Parties with different meanings which led to confusion (e.g. “RESS”). WP.29 had recommended establishing a list of acronyms to avoid confusion. The Working Party on Passive Safety (GRSP) had started this work with GRSP-51-03. Following the discussion, the Chair suggested resuming discussion on this subject at the next session of GRSG under a specific agenda item. He invited all experts to think about their preparedness to take over part of this important task.

(c) Advanced Driver Assistance Systems

37. GRSG noted the request by WP.29 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1085, para. 19 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1097, para. 14) for consideration of harmonized requirements for high-priority warning signals (GRSG-103-15) and on design/control principles (WP.29-157-06) of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). GRSG agreed to give detailed consideration to this subject at its next session under a specific agenda item.

GRSG-103-15 | Guidelines on establishing requirements for high-priority warning signals Copy of the guidelines for use in GRSG discussion of same.

GRSP-51-03 | Abbreviations and Acronyms used in the UN Regulations of GRSP During the 50th session of GRSP, the chairperson had requested participants to prepare a list with abbreviations used in the UN regulations under GRSP. EC had volunteered to carry out this task and it was agreed that the list would be submitted to GRSP as an informal document.

WP.29-157-06 | Design Principles for Control Systems of ADAS (Draft) Updated text pursuant to the 16 March 2012 meeting of the informal working group on Intelligent Transport Systems.