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(Latest 19 November 2013)
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1. Adoption of the agenda
GRSG/2013/13 | Annotated provisional agenda for the 105th GRSG session
GRSG-105-01 | Running order of the agenda for the 105th GRSG session
GRSG-105-01/Rev.1 | Updated running order of the agenda for the 105th GRSG session
GRSG/2013/13/Add.1 | Addendum to the provisional agenda for the 105th GRSG session
GRSG/84 | Report of the GRSG on its 105th session
2. Regulation No. 107 (M2 and M3 vehicles)
2. (a) Proposals for further amendments
GRSG/2013/14 | Proposal for amendments to Regulation No. 107 Proposal to introduce requirements to prevent accidents when the flap covering the engine compartment is open.
GRSG/2013/15 | Proposal for further amendments to Regulation No. 107 Proposal to amend 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.
GRSG/2013/16 | Proposal for further amendments to Regulation No. 107 Proposal to amend Annex 12 of the regulation to align its safety prescriptions for trolley buses with current electrical standards.
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.
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.
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.
GRSG/2013/22 | Proposal for Supplement 3 to the 04 series of amendments to Regulation No. 107 Proposal to establish uniform provisions for gangway barriers in vehicles of Classes I and A, including a proposed 100N force limit for moving such barriers out of the way.
GRSG-105-04 | Proposal for amendments to UN Regulation No.107 Series of clarifications to the text of the amendments updating provisions for service doors, windows and emergency exits, superseding document GRSG-104-10. The main goal of the proposal is to delete the prohibition on the use of laminated glass or plastic material in window panes and to delete the provision that emergency windows shall be capable of being operated from outside
GRSG-105-03 | Proposal for amendments to UN Regulation No. 107 concerning low-floor vehicles Proposal to clarify that "low-floor vehicles" concern only those vehicles that provide a single step from the ground into the low floor area.
GRSG-105-04/Rev.1 | Proposal for amendments to UN Regulation No. 107 Revised proposal, pursuant to comments received after its posting, to clarify the text of the amendments updating provisions for service doors, windows and emergency exits. The main goal of the proposal is to delete the prohibition on the use of laminated glass or plastic material in window panes and to delete the provision that emergency windows shall be capable of being operated from outside.
GRSG-105-08 | Proposal for amendments to UN Regulation No. 107 Proposal to introduce fire suppression systems for buses and coaches activated by detection of fire in the engine and/or heater compartment.
GRSG-105-15 | Proposal for amendments to document GRSG/2013/15 on bus priority seating Proposal to improve the wording without changing the intent of the original proposal 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.
GRSG-105-13 | Further proposals to amend Regulation No. 107 with regard to trolley-buses Complementing Belgium's proposal to align Annex 12 of UN R107 (on trolley-bus safety) with current electrical standards, Russia proposes five additional areas for further consideration.
GRSG-105-14 | Proposal for amendments to document GRSG/2013/14 Proposal to clarify the wording of the original proposal to prevent accidents when the flap covering the engine compartment is open by specifying that the provisions concern only the main engine access panel.
GRSG-105-16 | Proposal for amendments to Regulation No. 107 Proposal to add transitional provisions to ensure the validity of the preceding series of amendments to UN R107 for vehicles not impacted by the 05 series (mandating temperature alarm systems in certain bus compartments not directly visible to bus occupants).
GRSG-105-32 | Fire suppression systems in bus and coach engine and heater compartments Presentation in support of the proposal to introduce new fire suppression requirements under UN R107 on bus and coach construction.
GRSG-105-33 | Proposal for amendments to UN Regulation No. 107 Updated proposal to introduce the automatic activation of the hazard warning lights upon detection of excess temperatures in engine and/or heater compartment in buses and coaches. This proposal supersedes document GRSG-104-04.
GRSG-105-04 | Proposal for amendments to UN Regulation No.107 Series of clarifications to the text of the amendments updating provisions for service doors, windows and emergency exits, superseding document GRSG-104-10. The main goal of the proposal is to delete the prohibition on the use of laminated glass or plastic material in window panes and to delete the provision that emergency windows shall be capable of being operated from outside
GRSG/2013/15 | Proposal for further amendments to Regulation No. 107 Proposal to amend 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.
GRSG-105-04/Rev.1 | Proposal for amendments to UN Regulation No. 107 Revised proposal, pursuant to comments received after its posting, to clarify the text of the amendments updating provisions for service doors, windows and emergency exits. The main goal of the proposal is to delete the prohibition on the use of laminated glass or plastic material in window panes and to delete the provision that emergency windows shall be capable of being operated from outside.
GRSG/2013/17 | Proposal for amendments to the 06 series of amendments to Regulation No. 107 Proposal to insert provisions in Annex 3 to facilitate access to a roof escape hatch in the event that the vehicle is lying on its side. This proposal supplements document WP.29/2013/100 as submitted by GRSG to the World Forum.
GRSG/2013/14 | Proposal for amendments to Regulation No. 107 Proposal to introduce requirements to prevent accidents when the flap covering the engine compartment is open.
2. (b) Requirements for service doors, windows and emergency exits
WP.29/2013/100 | Proposal for the 06 series of amendments to Regulation No. 107 Proposal as approved by the GRSG to update and improve provisions concerning passenger entry/exit, driver compartments, passageways, use of signs, and emergency lighting pursuant to the work of the informal group on Service Doors, Windows and Emergency Exits (SDWEE).
GRSG/2013/17 | Proposal for amendments to the 06 series of amendments to Regulation No. 107 Proposal to insert provisions in Annex 3 to facilitate access to a roof escape hatch in the event that the vehicle is lying on its side. This proposal supplements document WP.29/2013/100 as submitted by GRSG to the World Forum.
GRSG-105-05 | Proposal for amendment to the 06 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 107 Updated proposal to insert provisions in Annex 3 to facilitate access to a roof escape hatch in the event that the vehicle is lying on its side, superseding document GRSG/2013/17.
GRSG-105-05 | Proposal for amendment to the 06 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 107 Updated proposal to insert provisions in Annex 3 to facilitate access to a roof escape hatch in the event that the vehicle is lying on its side, superseding document GRSG/2013/17.
GRSG/2013/15 | Proposal for further amendments to Regulation No. 107 Proposal to amend 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.
GRSG/2013/14 | Proposal for amendments to Regulation No. 107 Proposal to introduce requirements to prevent accidents when the flap covering the engine compartment is open.
GRSG/2013/16 | Proposal for further amendments to Regulation No. 107 Proposal to amend Annex 12 of the regulation to align its safety prescriptions for trolley buses with current electrical standards.
3. Regulation No. 18 (Anti-theft of motor vehicles)
GRSG/2013/20 | Proposal for amendments to Regulation No. 18 Proposal to clarify that the regulation applies to the type approval of anti-theft devices <i> if fitted</i> in the vehicle (and therefore is not meant to render such devices compulsory in vehicles).
GRSG/2013/20 | Proposal for amendments to Regulation No. 18 Proposal to clarify that the regulation applies to the type approval of anti-theft devices <i> if fitted</i> in the vehicle (and therefore is not meant to render such devices compulsory in vehicles).
4. Regulation No. 34 (Prevention of fire risks)
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.
GRSG-105-11 | Corrigendum to document GRSG/2013/4 proposing amendments to Regulation No. 34 Corrections to the text prepared by Japan to amend the requirements for fire prevention under certain conditions in the event of a rear collision.
5. Regulation No. 43 (Safety glazing)
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.
GRSG-105-09 | Sixth Progress Report of the Informal Group on Plastic Glazing Update from the expert group developing provisions for plastic glazing under UN Regulation No. 43
GRSG-105-24 | Proposal for amendments to UN Regulation No. 43 Proposal to clarify the "resistance to high temperature" test procedure to account for the effect of higher altitudes (barometric pressure) on temperature calibrations (e.g., the boiling point of water).
GRSG-106-22 | Proposal for amendments 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 UN R46. This document replaces documents GRSG/2013/5 and its Corrigendum 1.
6. Regulation No. 46 (Devices for indirect vision)
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".
GRSG/2013/18 | Proposal for amendments to the 03 series of amendments to Regulation No. 46 Proposal to clarify the transitional provisions of the 03 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 46, including provisions for extensions of approvals to the 03 series of amendments,for approval of devices to the 02 series, and provisions for aftermarket devices.
GRSG/2013/19 | Proposal for amendments to the 04 series of amendments to Regulation No. 46 Proposal to clarify 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 approval of devices to the 02 series, and provisions for aftermarket devices. It assumes approval of document GRSG/2013/18 on the 03 series transition provisions.
GRSG/2013/21 | Proposal for amendments to Regulation No. 46 Proposal to allow the installation of exterior mirrors with automatic pivoting functions on the passenger side of a vehicle in order to enable designs that offer a better field of vision for the driver during turning maneuvers.
GRSG/2013/23 | Proposal for amendments to Regulation No. 46 Proposal to clarify the provisions on the extended field of vision on heavy goods vehicles across different mirror classes. The text would require assessment of normal and extended fields of vision using a single mirror adjustment and to allow for the loss of up to 10% of the close-proximity field of vision in such configurations.
GRSG-105-17 | Comments on the proposal to revise field-of-vision requirements under Regulation No. 46 OICA raises a series of questions concerning the Japanese proposal (document GRSG/2013/5) 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-105-18 | Proposal for a Corrigendum to Regulation No. 46 Proposal to clarify that the 04 series of amendments (adopted document WP.29/2012/87) addresses only vehicles with a high cab.
GRSG-105-19 | Proposal for amendments to Regulation No. 46 Proposal to align the definition of the "driver's ocular points" with that of Regulation No. 125 (forward vision) as also used in EC Directive 2003/97/EC as amended by Directive 2005/27/EC. The proposal concerns the ocular points used to check compliance with the required field of vision provided by the rear-view mirrors.
GRSG-105-22 | UK proposal for amendments to the German proposal on extended field-of-view in Regulation No. 46 Proposal to refine the text of document GRSG/2013/23 wherein Germany proposed to clarify the provisions on the extended field of vision of heavy goods vehicles across different mirror classes. The text would require assessment of normal and extended fields of vision using a single mirror adjustment and to allow for the loss of up to 10% of the close-proximity field of vision in such configurations. The UK proposes to add the word “simultaneously” in several places to confirm that the mirror can not be re-adjusted during the approval test in order to meet the extended field of view requirements.
GRSG-105-28 | Proposal for draft amendments to Regulation No. 46 Proposal to require automatic mirrors to unfold automatically when the vehicle reaches a speed higher than 10 km/h. The concern is to address certain mirrors designed not to unfold at speeds up to 45 km/h.
GRSG-105-27 | Proposal to re-establish the Informal Group on Camera-Monitor Systems The informal group on camera-monitor systems (CMS) produced a proposal to enable the use of CMS as an alternative to conventional mirrors (document GRSG/2011/23/Rev.1). A decision on this proposal has been pending while the Forum awaits the establishment of an ISO standard on CMS. Since the ISO standard is now in its final stages, Germany proposes to reactivate the CMS informal group in order to prepare an updated regulatory proposal for these systems.
GRSG-105-25 | Presentation on close-proximity rear-view field-of-vision issues Presentation in support of and offering revisions to Japan's proposal (document GRSG/2013/5) for amendments to UN R46 in order to bring the regulation into line with Japanese regulations (pursuant to the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval initiative).
GRSG/84 | Report of the GRSG on its 105th session
7. Regulation No. 58 (Rear underrun protection)
GRSG/2013/27 | Proposal for amendments to Regulation No. 58 Proposal to introduce more stringent requirements for rear underrun protection devices.
GRSG-105-06 | IRU comments on the proposal to increase the stringency of Regulation No. 58 IRU observations and conclusions regarding the German proposal (document GRSG/2013/27) to introduce more stringent requirements for rear under-run protection devices.
GRSG-105-20 | Proposal for draft amendments to Regulation No. 58 OICA counter-proposal to the German proposal (document GRSG/2013/27) to introduce more stringent requirements for rear underrun protection devices.
GRSG-105-23 | Justification for more stringent RUPD requirements Justification for raising the stringency of rear underrun protection device requirements as proposed in document GRSG/2013/27.
GRSG-105-26 | CLCCR comments on the proposal to increase the stringency of Regulation No. 58 CLCCR recommendation to establish an expert group to further consider the German proposal to raise rear underrun protection device (RUPD) requirements. CLCCR raises concerns over the cost-benefit and in particular, over the relative effectiveness of higher requirements across the range of vehicle categories that would be affected.
GRSG/2013/27 | Proposal for amendments to Regulation No. 58 Proposal to introduce more stringent requirements for rear underrun protection devices.
GRSG-105-06 | IRU comments on the proposal to increase the stringency of Regulation No. 58 IRU observations and conclusions regarding the German proposal (document GRSG/2013/27) to introduce more stringent requirements for rear under-run protection devices.
8. Regulation No. 67 (LPG vehicles)
GRSG/2013/24 | Proposal for amendments to Regulation No. 67 Proposal to introduce type-approval provisions for "valve control at stop-start" into the regulation on LPG equipment. The proposal would allow tank valves stay open in a commanded stop-start phase as it is the case for the idling phase of non-stop-start vehicles. These provisions are similar to those for UN R110 on CNG vehicles.
GRSG/2013/29 | Proposal for amendments to Regulation No. 67 Proposal to introduce new provisions into Regulation No. 67 for preventing the flow of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) into the petrol or diesel tank, and vice versa in order to address a potential safety risk in bi-fuel or dual-fuel vehicles.
GRSG-105-07 | Presentation of a proposal to amend Regulation No. 67 Proposal for LPG dual-fuel vehicle provisions.
GRSG/2013/24 | Proposal for amendments to Regulation No. 67 Proposal to introduce type-approval provisions for "valve control at stop-start" into the regulation on LPG equipment. The proposal would allow tank valves stay open in a commanded stop-start phase as it is the case for the idling phase of non-stop-start vehicles. These provisions are similar to those for UN R110 on CNG vehicles.
GRSG/2013/29 | Proposal for amendments to Regulation No. 67 Proposal to introduce new provisions into Regulation No. 67 for preventing the flow of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) into the petrol or diesel tank, and vice versa in order to address a potential safety risk in bi-fuel or dual-fuel vehicles.
9. Regulation No. 110 (CNG vehicles)
GRSG/2013/25 | Proposal for amendments to Regulation No. 110 Proposal to introduce type-approval provisions for fuel selection systems into the regulation on compressed natural gas-powered vehicles.
GRSG/2013/26 | Proposal for amendments to Regulation No. 110 Proposal to introduce type approval provisions for "valve control at stop-start". The proposal would let the tank valves stay open in a commanded stop-start phase as is the case for the idling phase of vehicles not equipped with start-stop systems. These provisions are similar to those proposed for UN Regulation No. 67
GRSG/2013/28 | Proposal for amendments to document WP.29/2013/101 Proposal to clarify the text concerning automatic valves in the draft Supplement 1 to the 01 series of amendments to Regulation No. 110 (document WP.29/2013/101).
GRSG-105-02 | Corrigendum to draft Supplement 1 to the 01 series of amendments to Regulation No. 110 This informal document aims at correcting and clarifying the draft amendments to Regulation No. 110 as proposed in WP.29/2013/101. At its November 2013 session, the World Forum WP.29 is expected to consider and adopt draft Supplement 1 to the 01 series of amendments to Regulation No. 110, inserting new provisions for motor vehicles using Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) in their propulsion system. During the last session, GRSG agreed to have a final review of the proposal.
GRSG-105-10 | Discussion paper proposing new requirements for natural-gas powered buses In response to a bus accident where a pressure relief device produced a horizontal jet flame lasting several minutes, the Netherlands offers possible changes to CNG component and bus safety regulations.
GRSG-105-29 | Proposal to amend the 01 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 110 Proposal to clarify that the requirements and test procedures introduced for fuel rails in the 01 series are not intended to apply to other CNG components.
GRSG-105-31 | Comments on the draft Supplement 1 to the 01 series of amendments to Regulation No. 110 The draft supplement 1 to the 01 series of amendments to UN R110 (pending before the November WP.29 session) introduces type-approval provisions for vehicles equipped with liquefied natural gas propulsion systems. In this document, Germany signals its intention to prepare substantial revisions concerning its safety provisions.
GRSG/84 | Report of the GRSG on its 105th session
WP.29/2013/101 | Proposal for Supplement 1 to the 01 series of amendments to Regulation No. 110 Text as approved by the GRSG to introduce type-approval provisions for vehicles equipped with liquefied natural gas propulsion systems. The proposal has been prepared as a new consolidated version of UN Regulation No. 110.
WP.29-161-05 | Corrigendum to draft Supplement 1 to the 01 series of amendments to Regulation No. 110 Corrections adopted by GRSG (at its 105th session) to the draft supplement pending before the World Forum for its November 2013 session. The supplement introduces provisions for motor vehicles using liquefied natural gas (LNG).
10. Revision and extension of approvals
WP.29/1104 | Report of the World Forum on its 160th session
WP.29/2013/126 | Proposal for Amendment 4 to Revision 2 to the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles Document prepared by the Forum Secretariat pursuant to the decisions of the Forum, inserting five new regulations annexed to the 1958 Agreement and adding a new Annex 5 on general administrative provisions for revisions and extensions of the type approvals granted in the framework of the UN Regulations annexed to the 1958 Agreement.
WP.29/2013/134 | Proposal for Revision 3 of the 1958 Agreement Proposal from the IWVTA expert group for revisions to the 1958 Agreement, including text in brackets for further consideration.
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).
11. Regulation No. 121 (Identification of controls, tell-tales and indicators)
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.
GRSG-105-21 | Proposal for amendments to Regulation No. 121 Proposal to adapt the provisions for multi-function displays to technological progress. In principle, current displays can convey more information to the driver, including levels of severity or importance, while the current text was written when technologies were less flexible. As a result, the current provisions risk impeding the use of beneficial multi-function tell-tales.
GRSG-105-30 | Proposal for amendments to document WP.29/2012/30 concerning Regulation No. 121 Proposal developed by the GRSG chair, OICA, and the UK to align the transitional provisions of the 01 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 121 (document WP.29/2012/30, presently pending before WP.29 and awaiting parallel amendments from the GRRF for UN R13 and 13-H) with those of UN R13 and 13-H.
GRSG/84 | Report of the GRSG on its 105th session
WP.29/2012/30 | Proposal for the 01 series of amendments to Regulation No. 121 Proposal for transitional provisions concerning the electronic stability control telltale and approval markings related to UN R121.
12. International Whole Vehicle Type Approval
GRSG-104-39/Rev.1 | Discussion of IWVTA technical requirement priorities relevant to GRSG: Revised
GRSG-105-12 | Priority of Discussion on Technical Requirements for IWVTA Update on the integration of UN Regulations under the purview of the Working Party on General Safety into the proposed International Whole Vehicle Type Approval system.
GRSG-104-39/Rev.2 | Revised IWVTA priorities of discussion paper concerning regulations under GRSG IWVTA working paper as revised and updated during the 105th GRSG session.
WP.29/1104 | Report of the World Forum on its 160th session
13. Need to develop a new Regulation on odometer equipment
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.
14. Cruise control function
15. Automatic Emergency Call Systems
ITS/AD-160-67 | Proposal to develop a new UN Regulation on e-call systems
WP.29/1104 | Report of the World Forum on its 160th session
16. Election of officers
17. Other business