129. The representative of the United Kingdom recalled the ongoing discussion on UN GTR No. 16, to be updated taking into account the latest regulatory developments. He noted that UN GTR No. 16 lagged behind UN Regulation No. 117, and a formal request to further develop UN GTR No. 16 would be made at the June session of AC.3.

130. The representative of the Russian Federation announced their readiness to be the technical sponsors of the gtr. The representative of the United States of America recalled that several issues could be addressed either within Phase 1B or Phase 2 of the development of the UN GTR. He added that if the work on the gtr progressed, the United States of America would like to be involved in the work.

131. The Chair of AC.3 urged the representatives of the EU, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom, the United States of America and industry to discuss what items should be included in each of the development phases for the gtr.