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Tentative 2015 calendar of WP.29, GR, and Committee meetings (revised)
WP.29-164-01/Rev.1 13 Nov 2014 World Forum Calendar of meetings pending final confirmation from the UN Geneva office of conference services. WP.29-164-0001/Rev.1
WP.29 Working Parties, Informal Groups and Chairs
WP.29-164-02 06 Nov 2014 World Forum List of World Forum Working Parties, subsidiary groups, chairpersons, and mandate expirations. WP.29-164-0002
Proposal for amendments to the draft Supplement 8 to the 05 series of amendments to Regulation No. 49
WP.29-164-03 18 Oct 2014 World Forum Diesel and CNG/LNG Engine Emissions Diesel/CNG/LNG Engine Emissions Uniform provisions concerning the measures to be taken against the emission of gaseous and particulate pollutants from compression-ignition engines and positive ignition engines for use in vehicles Proposal by the WP.29 secretariat for an editorial correction to align the text with current drafting guidelines. WP.29-164-0003
Proposals to amend the draft GTR on Tyres and its final report
WP.29-164-04 04 Oct 2014 World Forum Tires Tires This project would establish a "global technical regulation concerning uniform provisions for pneumatic radial tyres for passenger and light truck (commercial) vehicles". Various editorial changes to correct minor errors in the draft documents relating to the GTR development timeline. WP.29-164-0004
Withdrawal by GRSG of document WP.29/2014/76
WP.29-164-05 04 Oct 2014 World Forum Construction of Coaches and Buses Coach and Bus Construction Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Category M2 or M3 Vehicles with regard to their General Construction Withdrawal of the proposal for Supplement 3 to the 05 series of amendments to Regulation No. 107 concerning the automatic activation of hazard warning lights upon detection of excess temperatures in the engine and/or heater compartment. WP.29-164-0005
Amendments to the draft 03 series of amendments to Regulation No. 34
WP.29-164-06 04 Oct 2014 World Forum Prevention of Fire Risks Fuel Tanks Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Vehicles with regard to the Prevention of Fire Risks Editorial change agreed by GRSG to the text ensuring continued acceptance of type approvals according to previous versions of UN R34 where they are not impacted by the 03 series amendments (document WP.29/2014/65). WP.29-164-0006
Proposal for amendments to the request to develop electric vehicle environmental regulations (EU)
WP.29-164-07 18 Oct 2014 World Forum Electric Vehicle Environmental Performance Electric Vehicles & the Environment The European Commission proposes to amend the draft EVE mandate in order to avoid overlap in the scope of work with other GRPE informal working groups whose scope includes aspects of electric vehicle environmental performance. In addition, the EC proposes an extended duration for the mandate given its assessment of the complexity of this effort. WP.29-164-0007
Proposal for clarification of Article 12 of draft Revision 3 of the 1958 Agreement (Netherlands)
WP.29-164-08 27 Oct 2014 World Forum 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 Proposal to amend the draft agreement to address situations where a Contracting Party disagrees with an adopted amendment and ceases to apply a given UN Regulation. The proposal seeks to clarify that the Contracting Party would still be obligated to accept type approvals based on the previous versions of the regulation (i.e., approvals based on versions of the regulation that the CP had been accepting before the amendment) for one year following its notification to cease application of the regulation. WP.29-164-0008
Russian Federation position with regard to the draft Revision 3 of the 1958 Agreement (Russia)
WP.29-164-09 28 Oct 2014 World Forum 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 Russian notification of its opposition to the draft Article 9 provisions that would enable voting by proxy under the 1958 Agreement and proposal to delete Article 9 in its entirety. Russia also supports a change in the voting procedure to require a 4/5ths majority to adopt a given motion. WP.29-164-0009
Guidelines on amendments to UN Regulations
WP.29-164-10 09 Nov 2014 World Forum 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 Explanation of a "first set" of guidelines prepared by the WP.29 secretariat concerning the submission and adoption of modifications to UN Regulations, especially taking into consideration the pending Revision 3 to the 1958 Agreement which envisions, among other things, the acceptance to multiple "versions" of each regulation. This document covers: amendments resulting from draft Revision 3; publication of new series of amendments; long transitional provisions; versions of UN Regulations; use of cross-references; amendment commencement dates; consolidation of amendments to once per year; and use of "compilations" of modifications. WP.29-164-0010
Reorganization of the World Forum/WP.29 secretariat
WP.29-164-11 06 Nov 2014 World Forum Listing of UN personnel assigned to support the World Forum and its subsidiary bodies. WP.29-164-0011
Proposed Terms of Reference for an informal group on Vehicle Indoor Air Quality (Korea)
WP.29-164-12 06 Nov 2014 World Forum Mutual Resolution No. 3: Vehicle Interior Air Quality (VIAQ) MR 3: VIAQ Special Resolution No. 1: Vehicle Categories, Masses and Dimensions SR 1: Vehicle Categories Special Resolution No. 1 Concerning the Common Definitions of Vehicle Categories, Masses and Dimensions (S.R. 1) RE3 Construction of Vehicles RE3 Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles Proposal to establish an informal expert group with a mandate for the exchange of information and experiences concerning regulations, policy measures, and standardization efforts related to the chemical compounds used in vehicle interiors and the health of vehicle occupants. If warranted, the group would develop recommendations/guidelines for inclusion as a new annex to the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (RE3) and the 1998 Agreement's Special Resolution No. 1 (SR1). WP.29-164-0012
Terms of reference and rules of procedure for the Informal Working Group on Vehicle Indoor Air Quality (VIAQ): 2nd revision (Korea)
WP.29-164-12/Rev.2 13 Nov 2014 World Forum Mutual Resolution No. 3: Vehicle Interior Air Quality (VIAQ) MR 3: VIAQ Proposal to establish an informal expert group with a mandate for the exchange of information and experiences concerning regulations, policy measures, and standardization efforts related to the chemical compounds used in vehicle interiors and the health of vehicle occupants. If warranted, the group would develop recommendations/guidelines for inclusion as a new annex to the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (RE3) and the 1998 Agreement’s Special Resolution No. 1 (SR1) or as a combined Mutual Resolution covering both agreements. WP.29-164-0012/Rev.2
Japanese position on the draft new UN Regulation on hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle safety (Japan)
WP.29-164-13 06 Nov 2014 World Forum Hydrogen fuel cell vehicle safety Hydrogen Fuel Cell Safety Uniform provisions concerning the approval of motor vehicles and their components with regard to the safety- related performance of hydrogen-fuelled vehicles In order for the proposed new UN Regulation transposing the GTR on hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles into the 1958 Agreement to be applicable in Japan, the regulation needs to make clear that its scope does not include (i) the electrical safety of electric power train, (ii) the material compatibility and hydrogen embrittlement of the vehicle fuel system and (iii) the post-crash fuel system integrity in the event of full width frontal impact and rear impact. This allows Japanese national regulations to be applied even when accepting a vehicle type-approved under the UN Regulation. WP.29-164-0013
Proposal to increase the majority threshold for adoption of UN Regulation texts (Australia, Malaysia, Russia, and Japan)
WP.29-164-14 06 Nov 2014 World Forum 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 Proposal to raise the voting threshold required under the 1958 Agreement to approve a given text (e.g., new UN Regulation or amendment of an existing regulation) from the present two-thirds majority (achievable by the EU vote alone) to a four-fifths majority. WP.29-164-0014
Proposal of amendments to the request to develop electric vehicle environmental regulations
WP.29-164-15 06 Nov 2014 World Forum Electric Vehicle Environmental Performance Electric Vehicles & the Environment Modified request pursuant to the 12th session of the informal group on electric vehicles and the environment (EVE). WP.29-164-0015
2014 update on enforcement policies and developments in the EU type-approval legislation for automotive products (EC)
WP.29-164-16 07 Nov 2014 World Forum Enforcement and Compliance Enforcement and Compliance n.a. WP.29-164-0016
Work of WLTP on electrified vehicles (EV): phase 1b, 2 and 3 (EC)
WP.29-164-17 06 Nov 2014 World Forum Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicle Emissions Test Procedure WLTP Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure Electric Vehicle Environmental Performance Electric Vehicles & the Environment This note outlines the next steps of WLTP IWG for the development of EV regulations, as supported by the European Commission, and indicates some areas of possible collaboration with the Electric Vehicles and the Environment IWG. WP.29-164-0017
Simplification of Lighting Regulations: Light Sources Regulations Nos. 37, 99, 128
WP.29-164-18 07 Nov 2014 World Forum Filament Lamps Filament Lamps Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Filament Lamps for Use in Approved Lamp Units of Power-driven Vehicles and of their Trailers Gas-discharge Light Sources Gas-discharge Light Sources Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Gas-discharge Light Sources for use in Approved Gas-discharge Lamp Units of Power-driven Vehicles Light-Emitting Diode Light Sources LED Light Sources Uniform provisions concerning the approval of light emitting diode (LED) light sources for use in approved lamp units on power-driven vehicles and their trailers Presentation from the informal working group on the Simplification of Lighting Regulations (SLR) on prospects for the rationalization of the light-source lighting regulations. WP.29-164-0018
UNECE Plan to implement the United Nations Decade of Action for Road Safety (2011-2020)
WP.29-164-19 09 Nov 2014 World Forum 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 1997 Agreement on Periodical Technical Inspections 1997 Agreement Agreement Concerning the Adoption of Uniform Conditions for Periodical Technical Inspections of Wheeled Vehicles and the Reciprocal Recognition of such Inspections 1998 Global Agreement 1998 Agreement Agreement concerning the establishing of global technical regulations for wheeled vehicles, equipment, and parts which can be fitted and/or be used on wheeled vehicles Excerpt concerning the activities of WP.29 from the UNECE report on its efforts to support the UN Decade of Action for Road Safety. WP.29-164-0019
Status of the 1998 Agreement of the global registry and of the compendium of candidates
WP.29-164-20 09 Nov 2014 World Forum 1998 Global Agreement 1998 Agreement Agreement concerning the establishing of global technical regulations for wheeled vehicles, equipment, and parts which can be fitted and/or be used on wheeled vehicles WP.29-164-0020
UN Regulation No. 0 Second draft - Uniform provisions concerning International Whole Vehicle Type Approval (IWVTA)
WP.29-164-21 10 Nov 2014 World Forum 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 WP.29-164-0021
UN Regulation No. 0 second draft submitted to WP.29 at its 164th session for consideration
WP.29-164-22 10 Nov 2014 World Forum 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 Background presentation on the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval regulation. WP.29-164-0022
UN Regulation No. 0 Second draft - Uniform provisions concerning International Whole Vehicle Type Approval (IWVTA): revised
WP.29-164-22/Rev.1 13 Nov 2014 World Forum 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 Background presentation on the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval regulation. WP.29-164-0022/Rev.1
Proposal to amend draft Revision 3 of the 1958 Agreement (OICA)
WP.29-164-23 09 Nov 2014 World Forum 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 Proposal to clarify the mutual recognition requirement of the draft revision of the 1958 Agreement. OICA views the clause that subjects the mutual recognition requirement to "any special provisions" contained within a given UN Regulation as potentially detrimental to the basic principles of uniformity and mutual recognition. The phrase was deemed necessary because such special provisions do exist; however, OICA proposes to revise the phrase ostensibly to avoid creating the impression that the use of such "special provisions" is routine (rather than exceptional) under the Agreement. WP.29-164-0023
Proposed Terms of Reference for an informal group on Panoramic Sunroof Glazing (Korea)
WP.29-164-24 09 Nov 2014 World Forum Safety Glazing Materials Safety Glazing Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Safety Glazing Materials and their Installation on Vehicles Safety Glazing Materials Safety Glazing Safety glazing materials for motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment Pursuant to its defect investigations concerning the shattering of certain panoramic sunroofs, Korea proposes the establishment of an informal working group to prepare amendments to UN Regulation No. 43 and GTR No. 6 to specify test methods for evaluating panoramic sunroof glazing. WP.29-164-0024
Request for a mandate to develop amendments to UN GTR No. 6 on Safety Glazing (Panoramic Sunroof Glazing) (Korea)
WP.29-164-25 09 Nov 2014 World Forum Safety Glazing Materials Safety Glazing Safety glazing materials for motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment Safety Glazing Materials Safety Glazing Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Safety Glazing Materials and their Installation on Vehicles The main objective of this proposal is to develop an amendment to UN GTR No. 6 on Safety Glazing concerning clarification of the methods (e.g. 227g ball drop test), etc. for testing and evaluating the mechanical strength of toughened glass so that the safety of a panoramic sunroof is assured. WP.29-164-0025
Use of private standards in Regulations managed by WP.29 - Best practices
WP.29-164-26 10 Nov 2014 World Forum 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 WP.29-164-0026
How to deal with advanced automations and self-driving technologies?
WP.29-164-27 10 Nov 2014 World Forum Intelligent Transport Systems ITS Automated Driving Systems Automated Driving Steering Equipment Steering Equipment Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Vehicles with regard to Steering Equipment 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic 1968 Vienna Convention Convention on Road Traffic Note prepared by the WP.29 secretariat to support discussion of a request for guidance on how to address within the World Forum the various advanced driver assistance and automated vehicle systems. WP.29-164-0027
Draft Proposal for Terms of Reference of ITS/Automated Driving Informal Working Group
WP.29-164-28 11 Nov 2014 World Forum Intelligent Transport Systems ITS Automated Driving Systems Automated Driving Initial draft terms of reference to enable the informal group to begin its work and offered as a proposal for approval "in principle" with the expectation that it will be further refined by the group. WP.29-164-0028
Form for the voting on the GTR on Tyres, Amendment 3 to GTR No. 4, and Amendment 1 to Mutual Resolution 1
WP.29-164-29 10 Nov 2014 World Forum Tires Tires This project would establish a "global technical regulation concerning uniform provisions for pneumatic radial tyres for passenger and light truck (commercial) vehicles". Worldwide Heavy-Duty Vehicle Emissions Certification Procedure WHDC Global Technical Regulation No. 4: Test Procedure for Compression-ignition (C.I.) Engines and Positive-ignition (P.I.) Engines Fuelled with Natural Gas (NG) or Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) with regard to the Emission of Pollutants Mutual Resolution No. 1: Management of Test Devices MR 1: Test devices Mutual Resolution No. 1 (M.R.1) of the 1958 and the 1998 Agreements concerning the description and performance of test tools and devices necessary for the assessment of compliance of wheeled vehicles, equipment and parts according to the technical prescriptions specified in Regulations and global technical regulations WP.29-164-0029
Draft declaration of the European Commission on the voting threshold under Revision 3 to the 1958 Agreement (EC)
WP.29-164-30 10 Nov 2014 World Forum 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 EC note welcoming the 4/5ths majority proposal by Australia, Japan, Malaysia and the Russian Federation as providing a good basis for EU internal discussions to determine an EU position on the voting threshold issue. WP.29-164-0030
AECS: draft UN Regulation - Industry observations based on the current developments at the informal group (OICA)
WP.29-164-31 12 Nov 2014 World Forum Accident Emergency Call Systems Accident Emergency Call Systems Uniform provisions concerning the approval of emergency call devices and motor vehicles with regard to the installation of these devices. WP.29-164-0031
Report of the Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution Working Group on Strategies and Review on its fifty-second session
WP.5/112 25 Aug 2014 World Forum WP.5/112
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