Updated version of the “Status of the 1958 Agreement” as of 9 April 2013, including changes to UN Regulations and in approval authorities and testing services.

Short list of the changes made to the “Status of the 1958 Agreement” referenced in the informal update of the document as of 9 April 2013.

Clarification submitted by the GRB chair of the transition provisions in the proposal to update noise test-track requirements from ISO 19844:1994 to ISO 10844:2011 and incorporate transitional provisions to allow repaving of existing, non-compliant test tracks with the ISO 10844:2011 standards.

Comments and revisions to the advanced driver assist systems guidelines as approved by the Working Party on General Safety.

Working Party on General Safety proposal for corrections to document WP.29/2013/64.

Working Party on General Safety recommendation to remove O1 category vehicles from the scope of UN Rule No. 2.

New pole side impact GTR presented as a prelude to its formal presentation for an adoption vote at the November 2013 WP.29 session.

The requirement that “every driver shall at all times be able to control his vehicle” has recently given rise to discussions regarding the compatibility of the Convention with modern driver assistance systems. This proposal offers language to set parameters for the use of automated systems.

Proposal and initial draft language to establish uniform requirements and approval procedures for satellite-based in-vehicle emergency response systems for post-accident communications.

UNECE report in response to World Health Organization concerns over vehicle emissions, in particular diesel particulates.

Proposal to develop amendments to global technical regulation No. 3 on motorcycle brake systems in order to make editorial changes and clarify the possible confusion caused by the terms “inoperative” and “disconnected”. This document also enhances the definition of combined braking systems (CBS) to cover the recent developments in structures of the braking systems.

GRE proposal originating with a request by the GRB to amend paragraph 5.28.4 to clarify how the height of the lamp is measured under the revised requirements for geometric visibility adopted during the March 2013 WP.29 session (document WP.29/2013/22).

Table prepared for recording the votes on the new UN GTR on Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles and the new Tyre GTR, and on amendments to GTR No. 12 on motorcycle controls and GTR No. 2 on motorcycle emissions.

Request for a mandate to amend UN GTR No. 2 and to develop new UN GTRs and UN Regulations in the area of Environmental and Propulsion Performance Requirements (EPPR) for light vehicles

Proposal prepared by the informal group on a Tyre GTR for the final report of Phase I on the development of a global technical regulation concerning uniform provisions for pneumatic radial tires for passenger and light truck (commercial) vehicles.

Tentative schedule of World Forum meetings, including the working parties (GR), for 2014.

GRE proposal for amendment to informal document WP.29-157-06 (Design principles for control systems of ADAS)

Status of the 1998 Agreement of the global registry and of the compendium of candidates: Situation on priorities and proposals to develop gtrs as of 06 June 2013

Presentation on the ESV conference held during 27-30 May 2013 in Seoul, Korea.

Agenda for the fourth meeting (including an initial “session 0” to organize the group) of the Enforcement Working Group.

Overview of the proposed plans to amend the 1958 Agreement as part of the development of an international whole vehicle type approval system.

Status Report on the United States of America’s Consideration of Global Technical Regulations for Incorporation into Its Domestic Standards

WP.1 document, prepared by Belgium, France, Italy, Sweden, and the United States transmitted to WP.29 by Germany, proposing revisions to the Vienna Convention in order to address the rise in automated driver assistance systems.

German proposals for revision of the Vienna Convention to address the rise of automated driver assistance systems which currently would conflict with ‘driver always in control of the vehicle’ provisions.

Presentation on the draft regulation for international whole vehicle type approval.

The objective of the self-evaluation is to assess the Vehicle Regulations and Transport Innovations Section (VRTIS) in its process of servicing the sessions of the World Forum WP.29 and its six subsidiary Working Parties, including the follow-up actions.

First draft report on the self-evaluation of the activities of the Vehicle Regulations and Technical Innovations Section (UNECE Transport Division) servicing the World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29)

Review of the development of driver distraction guidelines in the US and expectations for further phases in regulatory development.

Presentation on Russian expectations for its proposed new UN Regulation to govern the approval of in-vehicle emergency call devices.

Changes proposed by the WP.29 secretariat pursuant to discussions in GRSP to enable the adoption of the GTR in November while finalization of the test dummy specification to be added to Mutual Resolution No. 1 and resolution of the use of ISO standards remain pending.

Presentation of Korea’s proposal to develop global procedures for the regulation of emissions of harmful chemical compounds within vehicle interiors.

Changes proposed by the WP.29 secretariat pursuant to discussions in GRSP to enable the adoption of the PSI GTR in November while finalization of the test dummy specification to be added to Mutual Resolution No. 1 and resolution of the use of ISO standards remain pending.

Background paper in support of the Russian proposal to consider further sources of harmful emissions, especially particulates, such as from tires and brake pads.