Update on WP.29 secretariat efforts to implement the data exchange for type approvals system, including requests for a decision on database software selection, financial support for project implementation, and support for the proposal to include DETA in the regular UNECE budget.

Latest version (superceding WP.29/2014/26) of the revision of the 1958 Agreement to enable the deployment of the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval system and to facilitate the global application of the Agreement and its system for the mutual recognition of type approvals. This version proposes solutions to all the remaining open issues except the question of two-thirds voting raised as a measure to address concerns of non-EU governments over the current simple majority procedure.

Presentation on proposed changes to the 1958 Agreement pursuant to the establishment of the international whole vehicle type approval system.

Overview by the Forum secretariat of changes to the guidelines for amendments to UN Regulations to address concerns over multiple/parallel series of amendments being in force at the same time.

Overview by the Forum secretariat of changes to the guidelines for amendments to UN Regulations to address concerns over multiple/parallel series of amendments being in force at the same time.