WP.29-163-10
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Guidelines on amendments to UN Regulations
Document Reference Number: WP.29-163-10
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Document date: 18 Jun 14
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163rd WP.29 session (24-27
Jun 2014)
39. Upon the request of WP.29 at its previous session, the secretariat presented the guidelines on amendments to UN Regulations (WP.29-163-10) with several proposals on the administrative proceedings of the secretariat under the current version and the future Revision 3 of the 1958 Agreement. WP.29 welcomed the proposal and referred the document to IWVTA and its subgroups for detailed consideration at their next meetings. WP.29 invited all interested delegates to transmit their comments to the secretariat and agreed to resume consideration on this subject at its next session on the basis of a revised document, taking into account the comments received.
40. Concluding the discussion, WP.29 requested the secretariat to participate in all forthcoming meetings of IWVTA.
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18 Jun 2014
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World Forum
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Informal Documents
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1958 Agreement
1958 Agreement
Agreement Concerning the Adoption of Uniform Technical Prescriptions for Wheeled Vehicles, Equipment and Parts which can be Fitted and/or be Used on Wheeled Vehicles and the Conditions for Reciprocal Recognition of Approvals Granted on the Basis of these Prescriptions
International Whole Vehicle Type Approval System (IWVTA)
International Whole Vehicle Type Approval
UN Regulation No. 0 on uniform provisions concerning the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval
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WP.29-163-0010
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WP.29-163-19
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Progress Towards an International Whole Vehicle Type Approval Scheme and Revision 3 of the 1958 Agreement
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Set of explanations and requests for WP.29 approval of a questionnaire to solicit contracting party input on regulations to include in the whole vehicle type approval and handling of replacement parts under certain conditions, amendment of the 1958 Agreement status report to communicate whether contracting parties accept only ‘universal’ or accept ‘limited’ whole vehicle type approvals, to set English as the documentation language, and for comments on the proposed Revision 3 to the 1958 Agreement.
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Document Reference Number: WP.29-163-19
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Document date: 23 Jun 14
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SGR0-11-12/Rev.3 | Questionnaire for the list of UN Regulations included in UN R0 and a procedure for spare parts
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163rd WP.29 session (24-27
Jun 2014)
45. The representative of Japan, Vice-Chair of the IWG on IWVTA, reported on the work progress made during the meetings held in Moscow prior to the WP.29 session (WP.29-163-19). He underlined the need to distribute a questionnaire to be sent to all countries/REIO (regional economic integrated organizations) participating in WP.29 on the difficulty with the proposed UN Regulations included in UN R0 and on the procedure for spare parts (WP.29-163-20 and WP.29-163-21). He proposed the insertion of a new column in the status document of the Agreement to list minimum acceptable versions of UN Regulations by Contracting Parties which accept the IWVTA of limited recognition. He sought the consent of WP.29 to use English as the only language for the application of type approvals and the accompanying documentation.
46. The World Forum welcomed the work done by IWVTA and endorsed the proposed procedures above.
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23 Jun 2014
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World Forum
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Informal Documents
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International Whole Vehicle Type Approval System (IWVTA)
International Whole Vehicle Type Approval
UN Regulation No. 0 on uniform provisions concerning the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval
1958 Agreement
1958 Agreement
Agreement Concerning the Adoption of Uniform Technical Prescriptions for Wheeled Vehicles, Equipment and Parts which can be Fitted and/or be Used on Wheeled Vehicles and the Conditions for Reciprocal Recognition of Approvals Granted on the Basis of these Prescriptions
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Set of explanations and requests for WP.29 approval of a questionnaire to solicit contracting party input on regulations to include in the whole vehicle type approval and handling of replacement parts under certain conditions, amendment of the 1958 Agreement status report to communicate whether contracting parties accept only 'universal' or accept 'limited' whole vehicle type approvals, to set English as the documentation language, and for comments on the proposed Revision 3 to the 1958 Agreement.
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WP.29-163-0019
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WP.29-163-24
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Advice from OLA regarding the new provisions of draft Revision 3 to the 1958 Agreement on the proxy voting procedure
Document Reference Number: WP.29-163-24
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Document date: 25 Jun 14
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SG58-08-04 | OLA responses to the IWVTA 1958 Agreement subgroup request for clarifications
SG58-06-03/Rev.1 | Advice from OLA regarding the amendments to the 1958 Agreement (revised)
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163rd WP.29 session (24-27
Jun 2014)
48. The representative of the Russian Federation supported the initiative and proposed an amendment to the voting procedure by increasing the current threshold of two-thirds to a minimum of three-quarters majority as this would strengthen the rule making procedures of Contracting Parties. She voiced legal objections to the provisions of the Charter of the United Nations on the proposed proxy voting. WP.29 noted that, according to OLA, the proxy voting procedure was legally acceptable in the context of the United Nations (WP.29-163-24).
49. The representative of Japan announced that the draft Revision 3 was satisfactory for his country. He expressed his preference for a four-fifths majority and stated that this view was shared by a number of Asian Contracting Parties as well as by some potential Contracting Parties to the Agreement. He announced the preparation of a concrete proposal on raising the voting majority threshold, for consideration at the November 2014 session. The representative of EU supported draft Revision 3 and recommended Contracting Parties to also initiate their procedures for legal and political assessment. The representative of Australia indicated his country’s support for a four-fifths majority and that Australia would be a co-sponsor of Japan’s proposal. He also indicated Australia’s support for proxy voting, citing the tyranny of distance as a reason some delegations had difficulty in attending WP.29.
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25 Jun 2014
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World Forum
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Informal Documents
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1958 Agreement
1958 Agreement
Agreement Concerning the Adoption of Uniform Technical Prescriptions for Wheeled Vehicles, Equipment and Parts which can be Fitted and/or be Used on Wheeled Vehicles and the Conditions for Reciprocal Recognition of Approvals Granted on the Basis of these Prescriptions
International Whole Vehicle Type Approval System (IWVTA)
International Whole Vehicle Type Approval
UN Regulation No. 0 on uniform provisions concerning the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval
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WP.29-163-0024
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WP.29/2014/53
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Proposal for Revision 3 of the 1958 Agreement
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Final proposed text to revise and update the 1958 Agreement pursuant to the project to establish an international whole vehicle type approval system.
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Document Reference Number: WP.29/2014/53
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Document date: 11 Apr 14
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Document status: Superseded
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WP.29-162-04 | Proposal for Revision 3 of the 1958 Agreement
WP.29/2014/26 | Proposal for Revision 3 of the 1958 Agreement
WP.29/2014/82 | Proposal for amendments to draft Revision 3 to the 1958 Agreement
SG58-12-03 | Proposed changes to the draft text of Article 12 of the 1958 Agreement: Revision 3
WP.29-164-08 | Proposal for clarification of Article 12 of draft Revision 3 of the 1958 Agreement
WP.29-164-09 | Russian Federation position with regard to the draft Revision 3 of the 1958 Agreement
WP.29-164-23 | Proposal to amend draft Revision 3 of the 1958 Agreement
WP.29/2015/40 | Proposal for Revision 3 of the 1958 Agreement
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Jun 2014)
47. WP.29 noted the revised text of draft Revision 3 to the 1958 Agreement (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2014/53) reflecting the discussion of the March 2014 session. The World Forum requested the secretariat to reintroduce the provisions of the equal authenticity of English, French and Russian languages which existed in the first unamended text of the Agreement. WP.29 decided to freeze the draft revision and requested the Contracting Parties to clarify their political and legal views on this draft revision. WP.29 agreed to resume consideration of the revision of the Agreement at its November 2014 session, awaiting the appropriate political and legal guidance.
51. WP.29 recalled the frozen text of draft Revision 3 to the 1958 Agreement (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2014/53) and the additional provisions on the equal authenticity of English, French and Russian languages (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2014/82).
52. The representative of the Netherlands proposed a clarification to Article 12 to avoid different interpretations of the provisions on the obligations of Contracting Party to accept type approvals in the case they intend to cease the application of a Regulation. WP.29 endorsed the proposal. The representative of the Russian Federation reiterated the position of his Government expressed in WP.29-164-09 to object to the provisions on the delegation of voting rights. WP.29 agreed to remove Article 9 from the appendix of draft Revision 3. -The secretariat proposed to amend the definition of “a version of a UN Regulation” in WP.29-164-10 tabled under agenda item 4.2.2 and to replace the word “any” by “all” in the last sentence. Following the discussion, WP.29 preferred to delete the word “any”. The amendments agreed upon by WP.29 are reproduced in Annex III to WP.29-164 session report.
53. The representative of OICA introduced WP.29-164-23 proposing to clarify in Article 3 of draft Revision 3, the special provisions within the UN Regulations with respect to the principles of the mutual recognition. The representative of Australia supported the proposal. WP.29 noted some comments and agreed to resume consideration of this matter at its next session, awaiting the feedback of IWVTA. WP.29 noted a concern expressed by the European Commission services on the late availability of the document and agreed to resume consideration pending the discussion of the document.
56. The World Forum recognized that the Contracting Parties would need more time to review the above proposals and agreed to resume consideration of this subject at its next session in March 2015. The representatives of Germany and the United Kingdom noted the need for a finalized text prior to submitting to their national authorities for approval and so the World Forum agreed that adoption of the revised agreement would be delayed accordingly. The secretariat was also requested to circulate WP.29-164-23 as a separate official document.
49. The representative of Japan gave an overview of the discussions of the IWG on IWVTA. He referred to ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2015/40 and recalled the discussion of WP.29 at its previous session on the voting majority threshold. He introduced WP.29-165-04 superseding ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2015/41 aimed at amending Article 3 on special provisions. Noting that some critical comments had been received, he added that the IWG would resume discussions on this issue and report back to the June 2015 session of WP.29.
50. The representative of EU informed WP.29 that the EU Member States continue consultation on voting majority threshold and announced to provide more detailed information on a common position in the next sessions of WP.29. He raised concerns about the late submission of the amendments to Article 3 on special provisions and stressed the importance of freezing the text for the adoption process of the third Revision of the 1958 Agreement.
51. The World Forum agreed to defer discussion on this subject to its forthcoming session in June 2015. The secretariat was, thus, requested to circulate WP.29-165-04 with an official symbol.
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11 Apr 2014
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World Forum
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Formal Documents
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1958 Agreement
1958 Agreement
Agreement Concerning the Adoption of Uniform Technical Prescriptions for Wheeled Vehicles, Equipment and Parts which can be Fitted and/or be Used on Wheeled Vehicles and the Conditions for Reciprocal Recognition of Approvals Granted on the Basis of these Prescriptions
International Whole Vehicle Type Approval System (IWVTA)
International Whole Vehicle Type Approval
UN Regulation No. 0 on uniform provisions concerning the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval
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Final proposed text to revise and update the 1958 Agreement pursuant to the project to establish an international whole vehicle type approval system.
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WP.29/2014/0053
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