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 104th session (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2013/1) with the addition of the following agenda items:
14(a) Draft Amendment 1 to Global Technical Regulation No. 12
14(b) Regulation No. 18 (Antitheft for motor vehicles)
14(c) Need to develop a new Regulation on odometer equipment
14(d) Draft amendment to Regulation No. 121
14(e) Safety of infant-carrying vehicles
14(f) Cruise control function

3. GRSG also adopted the running order for the session as proposed in GRSG-104-01 and the updated agenda GRSG-104-31-Rev.1. GRSG noted that the follow-up actions for the documentation would be reflected after the session in GRSG-104-31-Rev.2.

4. The informal documents distributed during the session are listed in Annex I of the meeting report.

GRSG-104-01 | Running order of the 104th session of GRSG (15-19 April 2013) Running order of the agenda for the April 2013 session of the Working Party on General Safety

GRSG-104-31 | Updated provisional agenda for the 104th GRSG session

GRSG-104-31/Rev.1 | Updated provisional agenda for the 104th GRSG session

GRSG-104-31/Rev.2 | Updated provisional agenda including follow-up actions for the 104th GRSG session Categorical decisions on the documents discussed during the GRSG-104 session.

GRSG/2013/1 | Annotated provisional agenda for the 104th GRSG session

5. Recalling the purpose of ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2013/2, the expert from the Russian Federation proposed amending the provisions on the installation height of interior emergency controls in Class B vehicles. The expert from OICA introduced GRSG-104-15 proposing an alternative text. GRSG adopted the proposal, as reproduced below, and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their November 2013 sessions, as draft Supplement 3 to the 04 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 107.

Annex 3, paragraph 7.6.5.1.2., amend to read:
“7.6.5.1.2. In the case of interior controls, are placed on, or within 300 mm of, the door, at a height (except in the case of interior controls for the door referred to in Annex 8, paragraph 3.9.1.) of not less than 1,000 mm above the first step;”

GRSG-104-15 | Proposal for amendments to document GRSG/2013/2 In document GRSG/2013/2, the Russian Federation proposed to amend the position requirement for interior controls of power-operated service doors in Class B vehicles from the current minimum of 1600 mm to a range between 1000-1500 mm. Here OICA proposes to replace the suggested range with a single minimum value of 1000 mm for all classes of vehicles.

GRSG/2013/2 | Proposal for Supplement 3 to the 04 series of amendments to Regulation No. 107 Text prepared by the Russian Federation to amend the provisions of the installation height of interior emergency controls in Class B vehicles.

6. The expert from the Russian Federation introduced GRSG-104-07 to align the provisions of the Russian version of UN Regulation No. 107 with those of the English and French version. GRSG adopted the proposal, as reproduced in Annex II of the meeting report [see the addendum GRSG/83/Add.1], and requested the secretariat to submit the amendment to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their November 2013 sessions as Corrigendum 4 to Revision 3 to UN Regulation No. 107.

GRSG-104-07 | Proposal for draft Corrigendum to Revision 3 to UN Regulation No. 107 – Russian version only

7. The expert from Italy introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2013/3 on new requirements allowing the installation of systems to control the access of passengers on board. GRSG noted a number of comments and agreed to resume consideration of this subject at the next GRSG session in October 2013 on the basis of a revised proposal.

GRSG/2013/3 | Proposal for Supplement 3 to the 04 series of amendments to Regulation No. 107 Text prepared by Italy to introduce requirements allowing the installation of systems to control the access of passengers on board.

8. Referring to the discussion on this subject at the previous session of GRSG, the expert from EC presented ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2013/9 proposing revised provisions for vehicles of Class I to provide a specific area for a pram or pushchair. Referring to GRSG-104-16, the expert from OICA proposed a number of clarifications. GRSG adopted the proposal, as reproduced in Annex III [see the addendum GRSG/83/Add.1], 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 05 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 107.

GRSG-104-16 | Proposal for amendments to ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2013/9 OICA supports the proposal from the EC, France, and Germany (GRSG/2013/9) to provide for a specific area on Class I buses for prams/pushchairs where a child could remain seated, but proposes changes to the text for clarity.

GRSG/2013/9 | Proposal for the 06 series of amendments to Regulation No. 107 Text prepared by the European Commission, France and Germany to provide a specific area in buses of Class I, allowing a child to remain seated in his/her pram or pushchair.

9. The expert from Germany introduced GRSG-104-02 proposing new requirements for the main engine compartment door to prevent accidents. GRSG welcomed that proposal and noted a number of comments. GRSG agreed to resume consideration at its next session in October 2013, on the basis of an official document.

GRSG-104-02 | Proposal for amendments to UN Regulation No. 107 Text prepared by Germany to introduce requirements to prevent accidents when the flap covering the engine compartment is open.

10. The expert from Germany proposed reviewing the minimum number of priority seats in buses and coaches (GRSG-104-03). GRSG noted general support on this subject and requested the secretariat to distribute GRSG-104-03 with an official symbol for further consideration at its next session.

GRSG-104-03 | Proposal for amendments to UN Regulation No. 107 Proposal from Germany to amend the requirements for the minimum number of priority seats: four in Class I, two in Class II and Class III and one in Class A and Class B and disallowing the priority designation for folding seats.

11. Referring to GRSG-104-04, the expert from Germany suggested activating automatically the hazard warning lights in case of a detection of a temperature excess in the engine and/or heater compartment. GRSG noted a number of concerns. Following the discussion, the expert from Germany volunteered to prepare a revised proposal for consideration at the next GRSG session taking into account the comments received.

GRSG-104-04 | Proposal for amendments to UN Regulation No. 107 Text prepared by Germany to introduce the automatic activation of the hazard warning lights upon detection of excess temperatures in engine and/or heater compartment.

12. The expert from Germany introduced GRSG-104-08 clarifying the requirements for low floor vehicles. GRSG agreed in principle on the proposal. The expert from EC considered that the text needed to be clarified. The Chair invited the expert from Germany to prepare a revised proposal for consideration at the next GRSG session in October 2013.

GRSG-104-08 | Proposal for amendments to UN Regulation No. 107 Proposal to strike "retractable step" language from the regulation with regard to low-floor buses since these vehicles are specifically associated with only one single step from the ground into the low floor area.

13. The expert from Hungary proposed simplifying the current provisions of paragraph 7.6.8.2. in Annex 3 of the UN Regulation (GRSG-104-10). GRSG noted a number of concerns. The expert from Hungary volunteered to prepare a revised proposal for consideration at the next session of GRSG.

GRSG-104-10 | Proposal for amendments to UN Regulation No.107 Proposals to clarify the text of the amendments updating provisions for service doors, windows and emergency exits.

14. The expert from Belgium introduced GRSG-104-13 amending the safety prescriptions for trolleybuses to update these according to the respective electrical standard EN 50502. GRSG noted general support and a number of concerns. GRSG agreed to resume consideration at its next session on the basis of an official document. The Chair invited all experts to send, in due time, their written comments to the expert from Belgium to allow him to prepare a revised proposal.

GRSG-104-13 | Proposal for draft amendments to Annex 12 of Regulation No. 107 Text from Belgium to amend the annex on additional safety prescriptions for trolleybuses in order to update these with regard to the respective electrical standards.

15. Recalling the discussion at the previous session of GRSG on the installation of automatic fire suppression systems in the engine compartment of buses and coaches, the expert from Sweden announced that a concrete proposal will be presented for consideration at the next session of GRSG.

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-103-22 | 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).

16. The expert from the Russian Federation gave a presentation on the possible transport of bicycles on buses. GRSG welcomed that presentation and exchanged views on this subject.

17. Referring to informal document GRSG-103-29 superseding ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2012/15, the Chair recalled the outcome of discussion at the previous session of GRSG on the new requirements for service doors, windows and emergency exits. The Chair of the informal group on the informal group on Service Doors, Windows and Emergency Exits in buses and coaches (SDWEE) introduced GRSG-104-22 containing a revised text for the amendments to UN Regulation No. 107. The experts from Germany, the Russian Federation and OICA introduced GRSG-104-05, GRSG-104-23 and GRSG-104-17 proposing some improvements to the proposed text.

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.

GRSG-103-29/Rev.1 | Text of document GRSG/2012/15 as adopted during 104th GRSG Agreed changes to the 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-104-05 | Proposal for amendments to UN Regulation No. 107 Text prepared by the expert from Germany to amend requirements concerning the accessibility of emergency windows as presented in document GRSG/2012/15 following the GRSG discussion during its 103rd session.

GRSG-104-17 | Proposal for amendments to informal document GRSG-103-29 Revisions to the changes proposed for the 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 (document GRSG/2012/15).

GRSG-104-22 | Proposal for amendments to UN Regulation No. 107 Revised proposal (based on document GRSG/2012/15) for amendment of UN R107 prepared by the Chair of the SDWEE informal group to incorporate the changes agreed during the GRSG-103 session.

GRSG-104-23 | Comments and proposal for amendments to documents GRSG/2012/15 and GRSG-103-29 Comments on the proposals to amend UN R107 with regard to service doors, windows, and emergency exits.

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.

18. The expert from Hungary presented GRSG-104-11 proposing additional amendments to the provisions on the access to escape hatches. GRSG welcomed the proposal but preferred to consider these amendments in a further stage of improvements to the Regulation. GRSG agreed to resume consideration of this proposal at its next session and invited the secretariat to distribute GRSG-104-11 with an official symbol. The expert from Belgium announced his intention to submit a proposal exempting certain bus classes from the requirements on the installation of an emergency exit at the rear of the vehicle, for consideration at the next GRSG session.

GRSG-104-11 | Proposal for amendments to document GRSG/2012/15 Recommendations from the SDWEE informal group to revise its proposed amendments to UN R107 in response to GRSG comments on the original draft (i.e., GRSG/2012/15).

19. Finally, GRSG adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2012/15, as reproduced in Annex IV (based on GRSG-103-29-Rev.1), and requested the secretariat to submit the document to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their November 2013 sessions, as draft 06 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 107, subject to a final review at the next GRSG session in October 2013.

GRSG-103-29/Rev.1 | Text of document GRSG/2012/15 as adopted during 104th GRSG Agreed changes to the 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/2012/15 | 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.

20. GRSG acknowledged the work done by the informal group on SDWEE.

21. The expert from Japan presented GRSG-104-47 justifying the amendments proposed in ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2013/4 to prevent vehicles from fire risks under certain conditions in the event of a rear collision. GRSG noted a number of comments. GRSG also noted a general concern to avoid options or alternatives in the text of UN Regulations.

22. Following the discussion, GRSG agreed to resume consideration of this proposal at its next session and invited the expert from Japan to review the proposed text in view of the concern raised and to provide, if possible, further elements on costs and benefits and additional statistical data as evidence for such amendments to UN Regulation No. 34. GRSG agreed to keep ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2013/4 on the agenda as a reference document.

GRSG-104-47 | Comparison of Japanese and UN Rear Collision Standards Review of UN R34 and Japan Safety Regulation 35 in view of the latter's use of 50 km/h collision speeds in test procedures and the interest in harmonizing procedures to enable IWVTA.

GRSG/2013/4 | Proposal for the 03 series of amendments to Regulation No. 34 Text prepared by Japan to amend the requirements for fire prevention under certain conditions in the event of a rear collision.

23. The expert from Germany, chairing the Informal group on Plastic Glazing (IGPG), reported on the progress made by the group during its sixth meeting in January 2013 (GRSG-104-24). He presented GRSG-104-43 proposing a first set of amendments to UN Regulation No. 43 that would introduce requirements on plastic glazing for windscreens and laminated plastic panes other than windscreens. He underlined the need to further discuss the abrasion tests for plastic windscreen material and initiate round robin tests to ensure the accuracy of the equipment and tools for such tests. In this respect, he sought the consent of GRSG to extend the mandate of the informal group (GRSG-104-40) and, accordingly, he presented the amended Terms of References of IGPG (GRSG-104-41) and also the updated time schedule (GRSG-104-42) for concluding these tasks. GRSG welcomed that information and endorse the request. GRSG agreed to keep GRSG-104-43 on the agenda as a reference document. The GRSG Chair volunteered to inform WP.29 on the extended mandate of IGPG.

GRSG-104-24 | 5th Progress Report of the Informal Group on Plastic Glazing

GRSG-104-40 | Prolongation of the Draft Schedule of the Informal Group on Plastic Glazing Request to extend the mandate of the informal group working on type approval test procedures for plastic glazed windows.

GRSG-104-41 | Proposal to revize the terms of reference of the Informal Group on Plastic Glazing Proposal to extend the mandate of the informal group from April 2013 to October 2014.

GRSG-104-42 | Draft Schedule of Informal Group on Plastic Glazing: Revision 3 Project schedule for completion of amendments to introduce the type approval of plastic glazing into UN R43.

GRSG-104-43 | Draft proposal for amendments to Regulation No. 43 This document was prepared by the informal group on the introduction of plastic glazing for windscreens and laminated plastic panes other than windscreens in Regulation No. 43 (IGPG). It supersedes the informal document GRSG-103-20.

24. The expert from Germany introduced GRSG-104-48 proposing a number of editorial corrections to Revision 3 of UN Regulation No. 43. GRSG adopted the proposed corrections, as reproduced in Annex V to the meeting report [see the addendum GRSG/83/Add.1], and requested the secretariat to submit the amendment to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their November 2013 sessions as Corrigendum 2 to Revision 3 to UN Regulation No. 43.

GRSG-104-48 | Proposal for a Corrigendum to UN Regulation No. 43 Text prepared by Germany to reintroduce 1) special type-approval tests and 2) special requirements regarding conformity of production to rigid plastic planes and rigid plastic double glazed units. Two further corrections are proposed in deleting 3) a false approval mark and 4) references to tests in the table of tests to be applied to safety glazing.

25. Recalling the discussion at the previous session of GRSG on difficulties fulfilling the barometric pressure conditions required for the impact test (due to a high altitude of the test location), the expert from Germany announced his intention to prepare a concrete proposal for consideration at the next GRSG sessions.

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.

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-104-46 | Concept of the exclusion of the blind area Background paper on the proposal to specify the rear field of vision such that the driver, when starting the vehicle, can notice an object in a blind spot and stop the vehicle before the object comes in contact with the rear wheel.

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".

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.

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.

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.

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.

GRSG-104-49 | Heavy Goods Vehicle Under Run Protection Presentation in support of revisions to the current underrun protection vehicle specifications.

GRSG-104-50 | Position on Improved Heavy Goods Vehicle Rear Under-Run Protection Position paper arguing for improvements in rear underrun protection.

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.

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.”

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/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.

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.

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.

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/2013/11 | 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.

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.

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/2013/7 | 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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-104-19 | 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/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.

40. The expert from OICA presented ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2013/8 proposing to introduce the concept of “revision of approvals” into some UN Regulations under the responsibility of GRSG, especially UN Regulations Nos. 18, 34, 35, 43 and 58. GRSG adopted the document, not amended, and requested the secretariat to submit the amendments to WP.29 and AC.1, as part of upcoming amendments to the corresponding UN Regulations. In this respect, the document will be kept on the agenda of GRSG, pending the submission of the adopted text to WP.29 and AC.1.

GRSG/2013/8 | Proposal for amendments to Regulations Nos. 18, 34, 35, 43 and 58 Text prepared by the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA) to introduce the concept of "revision of approvals" in the UN Regulations under the responsibility of the Working Party on General Safety Provisions (GRSG).

41. The GRSG ambassador on the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval (IWVTA) introduced GRSG-104-39 aimed at reviewing all candidate Regulations identified for the IWVTA scheme under the responsibility of GRSG. GRSG considered in detail the proposal and agreed on the actions for each item, as reflected in the revised document GRSG-104-39-Rev.1.

42. The IWVTA ambassador volunteered to report back to the informal group. GRSG agreed to resume consideration of this subject at its next session and invited all experts to think about possible sponsorships to amend the identified UN Regulations.

GRSG-104-39 | Discussion of IWVTA technical requirement priorities relevant to GRSG Priority of Discussion on Technical Requirements for IWVTA

GRSG-104-39/Rev.1 | Discussion of IWVTA technical requirement priorities relevant to GRSG: Revised

43. Recalling the discussion at the previous session on abbreviations and acronyms used in UN Regulations, GRSG noted that the UN Regulations under the responsibility of GRSG have a very different scope with any link to other Regulations and do not use same definitions. Therefore, GRSG decided that there was no need for such a list of abbreviations and acronyms.

43. Recalling the discussion at the previous session on abbreviations and acronyms used in UN Regulations, GRSG noted that the UN Regulations under the responsibility of GRSG have a very different scope with any link to other Regulations and do not use same definitions. Therefore, GRSG decided that there was no need for such a list of abbreviations and acronyms.

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.

44. Upon the request of the World Forum WP.29, (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1085, para. 19 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1097, para. 14), GRSG considered a proposal on 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 noted no comments on GRSG-103-15. The expert from OICA introduced GRSG-104-20 proposing a number of amendments to WP.29-157-06. GRSG endorsed the proposed amendments. The Chair volunteered to inform WP.29 on the results and requested the secretariat to submit GRSG-104-20 to WP.29 for consideration at its session in June 2013 (see WP.29-160-10).

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

GRSG-104-20 | OICA comments on the draft Design Principles for ADAS Control Systems Comments on the proposed guidelines for advanced driver-assistance systems (lane-change, hazard, collision, etc.).

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.

45. Upon the decision of WP.29 (see reports ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1099, para. 69 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1102, para. 73), GRSG considered both official documents ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2013/32 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2013/64 proposing amendments to UN Rule No. 2 and to UN Rule No. 1 respectively. These documents align the provisions with the corresponding European Union directives. GRSG noted a number of amendments as reflected in Annex VI of the meeting report [see the report addendum GRSG/83/Add.1]. The Chair volunteered to inform WP.29 on the results and requested the secretariat to submit the amendments to WP.29 for consideration at its session in June 2013 (see WP.29-160-11 and WP.29-160-12).

WP.29-160-11 | Draft corrigendum to the proposed amendments to UN Rule No. 1 Working Party on General Safety proposal for corrections to document WP.29/2013/64.

WP.29-160-12 | Draft corrigendum to the proposed amendments to UN Rule No. 2 Working Party on General Safety recommendation to remove O1 category vehicles from the scope of UN Rule No. 2.

WP.29/2013/32 | Proposal for draft amendments to Rule No. 2 Proposal prepared by the WP.29 secretariat for draft amendments to Rule No. 2 on uniform provisions for periodical technical inspections of wheeled vehicles with regard their roadworthiness, based upon informal document WP.29-158-21 for review by GRE, GRSP, GRRF and GRSG.

WP.29/2013/64 | Proposal for Revision 2 to Rule No. 1 Text prepared by the Russian Federation and the International Motor Vehicle Inspection Committee (CITA) to align the provisions of Rule No. 1 with Rule No. 2, the latest UN Regulations, and with EU Directives. The draft amendments concern: (i) harmonization of the structure of the Rule No. 1 with Rule No. 2 (Roadworthiness), (ii) introduction of vehicle categories M1 and N1 and trailer categories O2, O3 and O4, and (iii) introduction of inspection methods, defect assessment and current state of practices.

46. Recalling the adoption at its previous session of an amendment to UN GTR No. 12 to introduce editorial corrections and to align the provisions with those of UN Regulation No. 60, GRSG noted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2013/34/Amend.1, presented at the March 2013 session of the Executive Committee (AC.3) of the 1998 Agreement (see ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1102, para. 89), supplementing the draft Amendment 1 to UN GTR No. 12. The expert from Italy presented GRSG-104-29 clarifying the proposed amendments. GRSG endorsed ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2013/34/Amend.1, as reproduced in Annex VII [see the addendum to the meeting report GRSG/83/Add.1], and requested the secretariat to submit them to WP.29 and AC.3 for consideration at their June 2013 sessions (see ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2013/34/Amend.1/Corr.1).

GRSG-104-29 | Draft correction to document WP.29/2013/34 After document WP.29/2013/34 was submitted as the approved text from GRSG, it was noted that some of the agreed changes from informal document GRSG-103-10/Rev.2 had not been implemented. The present document aims to effect the omitted changes, avoid unintentional deletions from the adopted GTR 12 text, and ensure alignment with the agreed text in UN R60.

WP.29/2013/34/Amend.1 | Proposal for corrections to the proposal for Amendment 1 to global technical regulation No. 12 Corrections to align the GTR amendment with the provisions of UN Regulation No. 60, prepared for consideration at the June 2013 WP.29 pending the outcome of their consideration at the May 2013 GRSP session.

WP.29/2013/34/Amend.1/Corr.1 | Proposal for a Corrigendum to draft Amendment 1 to global technical regulation No. 12 Corrections to the draft Amendment 1 as adopted by the Working Party on General Safety Provisions (GRSG) at its 104th session. The document corrects certain unintentional omissions and deletions from the originally adopted GTR 12 text and ensures alignment with the agreed text of UN R60.

47. The expert from Germany introduced GRSG-104-06 clarifying the scope of UN Regulation No. 18. GRSG welcomed that proposal and agreed to resume consideration at its next session in October 2013, on the basis of an official document.

GRSG-104-06 | Proposal for amendments to UN Regulation No. 18 Proposal to introduce an "if fitted" clause into the regulation scope in order to clarify that installation of devices to prevent unauthorized vehicle use is not mandatory.

48. The expert from Belgium proposed to develop new provisions concerning the approval of vehicles with regard to the odometer equipment and its installation (GRSG-104-14). GRSG noted a number of comments and concerns, as this subject seemed to be linked to consumer protection rather than to safety issues. The expert from Japan stated that in his country, only the presence of an odometer was regulated, without any performance requirements. Following the discussion, GRSG preferred to resume consideration at its next session in October 2013, on the basis of a concrete proposal by Belgium.

GRSG-104-14 | Proposal for a new regulation on odometer equipment including its installation Proposal to set mandatory requirements for odometers installed in vehicles in order to address odometer use in vehicle maintenance and inspections and to combat odometer fraud in sales of used cars.

49. The expert from OICA introduced GRSG-104-21 correcting the generic provisions on automatic functions in table 1 of Supplement 7 to UN Regulation No. 121. GRSG adopted the proposal, as reproduced in Annex VIII of the meeting report [see the report addendum GRSG/83/Add.1], and requested the secretariat to submit the amendment to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their November 2013 sessions as Corrigendum 1 to Supplement 7 to UN Regulation No. 121.

50. Referring to GRSG-104-21, the expert from Canada questioned the interpretation of the generic provisions for symbols with or without the letter A. GRSG agreed to resume consideration of this subject at its next session.

GRSG-104-21 | Proposal for amendments to Regulation No. 121 Proposal to delete the unintended duplication of generic automatic functions in the table concerning specific automatic functions.

51. The expert from Japan presented GRSG-104-27 on the need to develop national guidelines for improving the safety in infant-carrying vehicles. He also presented GRSG-104-28 containing more detailed information justifying the need for such guidelines. GRSG welcomed that information and noted a number of comments. Following the discussion, the Chair invited all experts to send further comments on this subject to the delegation of Japan.

GRSG-104-27 | Development of Guidelines for Improvement of Vehicle Safety Regarding Infant-Carrying Vehicles Presentation proposing a need to develop uniform guidelines for vans and buses used for the transport of young schoolchildren (ages 3-6).

GRSG-104-28 | Guidelines for Improvement of Vehicle Safety Regarding Infant-Carrying Vehicles Japan Vehicle Safety Policy Study Group March 2013 report and recommendations for the safety of vehicles intended to carry young schoolchildren (ages 3-6).

52. The expert from the United Arab Emirates reported on some recent incidents in his region involving the deactivation of the cruise control function on some vehicle types. GRSG noted some comments and acknowledged that the cruise control function was not yet covered by UN Regulations. The Chair invited all interested experts to research this subject and to inform the expert from the United Arab Emirates (e-mail: jasim@esma.ae) or to report back to GRSG at its next session in October 2013.