WP.29-167-01
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Calendar of meetings of WP.29, GRs and Committees for 2016
Document Title: Calendar of meetings of WP.29, GRs and Committees for 2016
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Document Reference Number: WP.29-167-01
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Meeting Session: 167th WP.29 session (10-13
Nov 2015)
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Document date: 06 Nov 15 (Posted 07 Nov 15)
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Meeting Reports
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World Forum for the Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations | Session 167 | 10-13
Nov 2015
14. The World Forum approved the draft programme of work and biennial evaluation (2016-2017) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2015/112) and asked the secretariat to submit them to the next meeting of the Inland Transport Committee in February 2016. The secretariat presented the confirmed calendar of sessions for the year 2016 (based on WP.29-167-01). The World Forum agreed with the calendar as reproduced in Annex II to this report. The World Forum noted WP.29‑167‑03 on the chairmanships of WP.29.
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07 Nov 2015
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World Forum
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Informal Documents
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WP.29-167-0001
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WP.29-167-02
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Consolidated annotated provisional agenda for the 167th World Forum session
Document Title: Consolidated annotated provisional agenda for the 167th World Forum session
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Document Reference Number: WP.29-167-02
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Meeting Session: 167th WP.29 session (10-13
Nov 2015)
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Document date: 10 Nov 15 (Posted 10 Nov 15)
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Meeting Reports
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World Forum for the Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations | Session 167 | 10-13
Nov 2015
5. The provisional annotated agenda for the session (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1117) was adopted with the amendments below:
Addition of agenda items:
2.4 Decade of Action for Road Safety (2011-2020);
4.2.3 Transposition of WLTP into UN Regulations;
18.3b UN GTR No. 6 (Safety glazing).
6. The list of informal documents is reproduced in Annex I to this report.
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10 Nov 2015
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World Forum
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Informal Documents
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WP.29-167-0002
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WP.29-167-03
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WP.29, Working Parties, Informal Working Groups and Chairs
Document Title: WP.29, Working Parties, Informal Working Groups and Chairs
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Document Reference Number: WP.29-167-03
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Meeting Session: 167th WP.29 session (10-13
Nov 2015)
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Document date: 06 Nov 15 (Posted 07 Nov 15)
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Meeting Reports
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World Forum for the Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations | Session 167 | 10-13
Nov 2015
14. The World Forum approved the draft programme of work and biennial evaluation (2016-2017) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2015/112) and asked the secretariat to submit them to the next meeting of the Inland Transport Committee in February 2016. The secretariat presented the confirmed calendar of sessions for the year 2016 (based on WP.29-167-01). The World Forum agreed with the calendar as reproduced in Annex II to this report. The World Forum noted WP.29‑167‑03 on the chairmanships of WP.29.
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07 Nov 2015
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World Forum
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Informal Documents
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WP.29-167-0003
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WP.29-167-04
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UN Economic Commission for Europe and automated vehicles
Document Title: UN Economic Commission for Europe and automated vehicles
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Document Reference Number: WP.29-167-04
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Description: Summary of UNECE activities related to automated vehicle systems and driving.
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Meeting Session: 167th WP.29 session (10-13
Nov 2015)
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Document date: 10 Nov 15 (Posted 10 Nov 15)
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This document concerns WP.29 Regulatory Project | Automated Driving Systems.
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Meeting Reports
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World Forum for the Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations | Session 167 | 10-13
Nov 2015
16. The secretariat gave a status report to the World Forum on UNECE activities in the area of automated vehicles (WP.29-167-04). He informed WP.29 that (i) GRRF had discussed Automated Commanded Steering Functions (ACSF), Remote Control Parking systems (RCP) and cyber security issues, (ii) GRSG had focused on Event Data Recorders (EDR), (iii) that the amendment to Articles 8 and 39 of the 1968 Vienna Convention of Road Traffic would enter into force on 23 March 2016 and (iv) that WP.1 had established an informal group to deal with automated vehicles and the cooperation with WP.29.
Working Party on Brakes and Running Gear | Session 81 | 1-5
Feb 2016
42. The secretariat referred to the status report (WP.29-167-04) of the secretariat on the UNECE activities on vehicle automation. The expert from IMMA stated that L-category vehicles should be taken into account at an early stage for road safety reasons. The expert from Germany noted the work done by the IWG on Automated Commanded Steering Function (ACSF) on L-category vehicles and invited the expert from IMMA to contribute to the activities of the IWG.
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10 Nov 2015
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World Forum
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Informal Documents
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Automated Driving Systems
Automated Driving
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Summary of UNECE activities related to automated vehicle systems and driving.
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WP.29-167-0004
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WP.29-167-06
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UNECE plan to implement the United Nations Decade of Action for Road Safety (2011-2020)
Document Title: UNECE plan to implement the United Nations Decade of Action for Road Safety (2011-2020)
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Document Reference Number: WP.29-167-06
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Meeting Session: 167th WP.29 session (10-13
Nov 2015)
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Document date: 06 Nov 15 (Posted 07 Nov 15)
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Meeting Reports
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World Forum for the Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations | Session 167 | 10-13
Nov 2015
18. The secretariat presented the midterm results of the World Forum on the development of UN Regulations and UN GTRs (WP.29-167-06) to make vehicle safer, in the framework of the Decade of Action for Road Safety. WP.29 adopted WP.29-167-06 and requested the secretariat to reproduce it as Annex III to this report and to transmit it to the Inland Transport Committee.
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07 Nov 2015
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World Forum
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Informal Documents
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WP.29-167-0006
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WP.29-167-07
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Federal law "on standardization in the Russian Federation"
(Rosstandart)
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07 Nov 2015
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World Forum
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Informal Documents
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Presentation on new law to govern the establishment of technical regulations in Russia.
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WP.29-167-0007
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WP.29-167-08
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Proposal to amend Paragraph 5.1.2. of the draft UN Regulation No. 0
(Russia)
Document Title: Proposal to amend Paragraph 5.1.2. of the draft UN Regulation No. 0
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Document Reference Number: WP.29-167-08
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Description: Proposal to address a possible situation where a whole vehicle type approval is issued based upon an earlier version of a regulation where the latest version of that regulation has been narrowed or requirements of the earlier version have been made optional in the later version.
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Submitted by: Russia
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Meeting Session: 167th WP.29 session (10-13
Nov 2015)
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Document date: 06 Nov 15 (Posted 07 Nov 15)
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This document concerns UN Regulation No. 0 | International Whole Vehicle Type Approval System (IWVTA).
This submission is related to the following document(s):
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Meeting Reports
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World Forum for the Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations | Session 167 | 10-13
Nov 2015
52. The representative of OICA informed the World Form that the IWG had reviewed the proposal presented by the representative of the Russian Federation (WP.29-167-08) and considered that the issue raised had multiple implications. He added that the IWG, therefore, preferred to address the concerns of the Russian Federation in the above-mentioned question and answer document, in order to ensure that all possible scenarios are duly taken into account.
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07 Nov 2015
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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
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Proposal to address a possible situation where a whole vehicle type approval is issued based upon an earlier version of a regulation where the latest version of that regulation has been narrowed or requirements of the earlier version have been made optional in the later version.
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WP.29-167-0008
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WP.29-167-09
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Progress report of the informal working group on the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval (IWVTA) project
Document Title: Progress report of the informal working group on the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval (IWVTA) project
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Document Reference Number: WP.29-167-09
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Meeting Session: 167th WP.29 session (10-13
Nov 2015)
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Document date: 09 Nov 15 (Posted 09 Nov 15)
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This document concerns United Nations Agreement | 1958 Agreement and UN Regulation No. 0 | International Whole Vehicle Type Approval System (IWVTA).
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Meeting Reports
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World Forum for the Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations | Session 167 | 10-13
Nov 2015
51. The representative of Japan, on behalf of the co-Chair of the IWG on IWVTA, reported on the work progress made in the subgroup for the 1958 Agreement and the subgroup for Regulation No. 0 (WP.29-167-09). He reported that the subgroup for the 1958 Agreement still had to further review the general guideline document, and had considered some editorial issues and clarified the difference between revision and version. He also reported that the subgroup on Regulation 0 had agreed on almost all issues, except for the definition of vehicle type. He informed WP.29 that the subgroup had agreed to conduct a pre-testing of UN Regulation No. 0. He presented a document with questions and answers (WP.29-167-10), which aimed at promoting the understanding of UN Regulation No. 0 and IWVTA among existing and potential Contracting Parties to the 1958 Agreement. He sought the consent of WP.29 to extend the mandate of the IWG on IWVTA by fifteen months, until June 2017 (WP.29-167-11). The World Forum endorsed the extended terms of reference and rules of procedures, and agreed to extend the mandate.
Working Party on Passive Safety | Session 58 | 8-11
Dec 2015
50. GRSP noted the progress of work on Revision 3 of the Agreement (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1118, paras. 51-55) and that a final text for adoption was expected at the March 2016 session of WP.29. The expert from Japan, ambassador of IWVTA to GRSP, introduced the status report of the IWVTA IWG (WP.29-167-09) and noted the pending issue of UN Regulation No. 14. He finally invited the expert from Australia to find a solution for its inclusion in list A of UN Regulation No. 0.
Informal Group on the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval System | Session 19 | 6 Nov 2015
IWVTA Informal Group agreed to submit the following three informal documents to the 167th WP.29 session. - “Report to 167th WP.29 session from 19th IWVTA IG meeting” (WP.29-167-09)
- “Draft proposal of a Q&A Document" to explain the UN R0 and IWVTA (WP.29-167-10)
- “Request to extend the mandate of IWVTA Informal Group” (WP.29-167-11)
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09 Nov 2015
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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.29-167-0009
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WP.29-167-10
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Draft proposal of a question-and-answer document to explain UN Regulation No. 0 and IWVTA
Document Title: Draft proposal of a question-and-answer document to explain UN Regulation No. 0 and IWVTA
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Document Reference Number: WP.29-167-10
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Description: Proposal of the IWVTA informal group for an explanatory document covering the international whole vehicle type approval.
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Meeting Session: 167th WP.29 session (10-13
Nov 2015)
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Document date: 09 Nov 15 (Posted 09 Nov 15)
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This document concerns UN Regulation No. 0 | International Whole Vehicle Type Approval System (IWVTA).
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Meeting Reports
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World Forum for the Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations | Session 167 | 10-13
Nov 2015
51. The representative of Japan, on behalf of the co-Chair of the IWG on IWVTA, reported on the work progress made in the subgroup for the 1958 Agreement and the subgroup for Regulation No. 0 (WP.29-167-09). He reported that the subgroup for the 1958 Agreement still had to further review the general guideline document, and had considered some editorial issues and clarified the difference between revision and version. He also reported that the subgroup on Regulation 0 had agreed on almost all issues, except for the definition of vehicle type. He informed WP.29 that the subgroup had agreed to conduct a pre-testing of UN Regulation No. 0. He presented a document with questions and answers (WP.29-167-10), which aimed at promoting the understanding of UN Regulation No. 0 and IWVTA among existing and potential Contracting Parties to the 1958 Agreement. He sought the consent of WP.29 to extend the mandate of the IWG on IWVTA by fifteen months, until June 2017 (WP.29-167-11). The World Forum endorsed the extended terms of reference and rules of procedures, and agreed to extend the mandate.
Informal Group on the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval System | Session 19 | 6 Nov 2015
IWVTA Informal Group agreed to submit the following three informal documents to the 167th WP.29 session. - “Report to 167th WP.29 session from 19th IWVTA IG meeting” (WP.29-167-09)
- “Draft proposal of a Q&A Document" to explain the UN R0 and IWVTA (WP.29-167-10)
- “Request to extend the mandate of IWVTA Informal Group” (WP.29-167-11)
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09 Nov 2015
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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
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Proposal of the IWVTA informal group for an explanatory document covering the international whole vehicle type approval.
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WP.29-167-0010
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WP.29-167-11
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Request to extend the mandate of the informal group on the future direction for harmonization of vehicle regulations under the 1958 Agreement
Document Title: Request to extend the mandate of the informal group on the future direction for harmonization of vehicle regulations under the 1958 Agreement
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Document Reference Number: WP.29-167-11
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Description: Proposal to extend the mandate of the informal working group on the development of the 1958 Agreement and an international whole vehicle type approval system (IWVTA informal group).
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Meeting Session: 167th WP.29 session (10-13
Nov 2015)
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Document date: 09 Nov 15 (Posted 09 Nov 15)
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Document status: Request for mandate
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This document concerns UN Regulation No. 0 | International Whole Vehicle Type Approval System (IWVTA) and United Nations Agreement | 1958 Agreement.
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Meeting Reports
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World Forum for the Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations | Session 167 | 10-13
Nov 2015
51. The representative of Japan, on behalf of the co-Chair of the IWG on IWVTA, reported on the work progress made in the subgroup for the 1958 Agreement and the subgroup for Regulation No. 0 (WP.29-167-09). He reported that the subgroup for the 1958 Agreement still had to further review the general guideline document, and had considered some editorial issues and clarified the difference between revision and version. He also reported that the subgroup on Regulation 0 had agreed on almost all issues, except for the definition of vehicle type. He informed WP.29 that the subgroup had agreed to conduct a pre-testing of UN Regulation No. 0. He presented a document with questions and answers (WP.29-167-10), which aimed at promoting the understanding of UN Regulation No. 0 and IWVTA among existing and potential Contracting Parties to the 1958 Agreement. He sought the consent of WP.29 to extend the mandate of the IWG on IWVTA by fifteen months, until June 2017 (WP.29-167-11). The World Forum endorsed the extended terms of reference and rules of procedures, and agreed to extend the mandate.
Informal Group on the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval System | Session 19 | 6 Nov 2015
IWVTA Informal Group agreed to submit the following three informal documents to the 167th WP.29 session. - “Report to 167th WP.29 session from 19th IWVTA IG meeting” (WP.29-167-09)
- “Draft proposal of a Q&A Document" to explain the UN R0 and IWVTA (WP.29-167-10)
- “Request to extend the mandate of IWVTA Informal Group” (WP.29-167-11)
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09 Nov 2015
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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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Proposal to extend the mandate of the informal working group on the development of the 1958 Agreement and an international whole vehicle type approval system (IWVTA informal group).
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WP.29-167-0011
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WP.29-167-12
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Comments on the Trilateral White Paper on Improvement in the Implementation of the 1998 Global Agreement
(MEMA, CLEPA, and JAPIA)
Document Title: Comments on the Trilateral White Paper on Improvement in the Implementation of the 1998 Global Agreement
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Document Reference Number: WP.29-167-12
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Submitted by: MEMA, CLEPA, and JAPIA
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Meeting Session: 167th WP.29 session (10-13
Nov 2015)
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Document date: 06 Nov 15 (Posted 07 Nov 15)
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This document concerns United Nations Agreement | 1998 Global Agreement.
This submission is related to the following document(s):
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Meeting Reports
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World Forum for the Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations | Session 167 | 10-13
Nov 2015
71. WP.29 agreed that agenda items 5.1 to 5.5 should be considered by AC.3.
112. AC.3 also considered WP.29-167-12 from MEMA/CLEPA/JAPIA. The representative of the three organizations made suggestions to define the programme of work, encouraged Contracting Parties to use domestic regulatory processes to communicate and share information for the sake of full transparency and public participation, such as “Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking” in the United States of America. She also reiterated a recommendation to WP.29 and AC.3 to establish basic criteria to identify priorities to address the development of UN GTRs and identify possible barriers in developing them.
118. AC.3 decided to keep WP.29-167-12, WP.29-167-24 and WP.29-167-30 on the agenda and to form a drafting group with representatives of OICA, CLEPA/MEMA/JAPIA, the Chair of AC.3 and other interested parties, to review the trilateral white paper.
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07 Nov 2015
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World Forum
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Informal Documents
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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
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WP.29-167-0012
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WP.29-167-13
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Development of the 1997 Agreement on Periodical Technical Inspections
Document Title: Development of the 1997 Agreement on Periodical Technical Inspections
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Document Reference Number: WP.29-167-13
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Description: Presentation from the PTI informal group on the future development of the 1997 Agreement.
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Meeting Session: 167th WP.29 session (10-13
Nov 2015)
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Document date: 06 Nov 15 (Posted 07 Nov 15)
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This document concerns United Nations Agreement | 1997 Agreement on Periodical Technical Inspections.
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Meeting Reports
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World Forum for the Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations | Session 167 | 10-13
Nov 2015
75. The representative of the Netherlands notified the World Forum that the IWG on Periodical Technical Inspection (PTI) had started its work. He noted that the second meeting of the Group would be held on 18 November 2015 and invited the participants of WP.29 to join the meeting.
76. The representative of the Russian Federation, Co-chair of the IWG, presented WP.29-167-13 on the development of Agreement Concerning the Adoption of Uniform Conditions for Periodical Technical Inspections of Wheeled Vehicles and the Reciprocal Recognition of such Inspections, done in Vienna on 13 November 1997. He formulated principles for development of the Agreement based on the provisions of the international standards on quality and risk management, that allow improvement of the efficiency and quality of periodical technical inspection, to harmonize requirements and make the agreement attractive to a larger number of countries. It was also noted that the IWG on PTI would consider the principles and requirements for conformity of PTI system, including requirements for its technical and administrative support.
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07 Nov 2015
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World Forum
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Informal Documents
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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
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Presentation from the PTI informal group on the future development of the 1997 Agreement.
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WP.29-167-0013
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WP.29-167-15
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1958 Agreement: adopted proposals and situation of their entry into force, 165th session - March 2015
Document Title: 1958 Agreement: adopted proposals and situation of their entry into force, 165th session - March 2015
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Document Reference Number: WP.29-167-15
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Description: Summary of the status of the proposals for UN Regulation changes adopted during the March 2015 session of WP.29. These adopted regulations entered into force on 8 October 2015 following the statutory waiting period to allow for review by the Contracting Parties to the 1958 Agreement.
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Meeting Session: 167th WP.29 session (10-13
Nov 2015)
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Document date: 09 Nov 15 (Posted 09 Nov 15)
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This document concerns United Nations Agreement | 1958 Agreement.
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Meeting Reports
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World Forum for the Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations | Session 167 | 10-13
Nov 2015
99. The secretariat introduced the document WP.29-167-15, listing the proposals adopted by WP.29 at its March 2015 session and the situation of their entry into force.
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09 Nov 2015
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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
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Summary of the status of the proposals for UN Regulation changes adopted during the March 2015 session of WP.29. These adopted regulations entered into force on 8 October 2015 following the statutory waiting period to allow for review by the Contracting Parties to the 1958 Agreement.
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WP.29-167-0015
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WP.29-167-16
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Status of the 1998 Agreement of the global registry and of the compendium of candidates
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07 Nov 2015
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World Forum
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Informal Documents
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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
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WP.29-167-0016
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WP.29-167-17
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Consideration and vote by AC.3 on a proposal for new Mutual Resolution No. 2 (M.R.2) containing Vehicle System Definitions
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07 Nov 2015
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World Forum
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Informal Documents
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Mutual Resolution No. 2: Vehicle Propulsion System Definitions
MR 2: VPSD
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WP.29-167-0017
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WP.29-167-18
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Interim report on Phase 1b on the development of UN GTR No. 16 on tyres – Amendment No. 1 to UN GTR No. 16
(Russia)
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07 Nov 2015
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World Forum
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Informal Documents
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Tires
Tires
This project would establish a "global technical regulation concerning uniform provisions for pneumatic radial tyres for passenger and light truck (commercial) vehicles".
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WP.29-167-0018
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WP.29-167-19
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Simplification of Regulations - Light Sources Regulations Nos. 37, 99, 128 - Request for guidance
Document Title: Simplification of Regulations - Light Sources Regulations Nos. 37, 99, 128 - Request for guidance
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Document Reference Number: WP.29-167-19
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Description: Request from the SLR informal group for confirmation whether the proposed establishment of a resolution on common specifications of light source categories is acceptable. The resolution would provide a list of light sources allowed in lamps. The UN Office of Legal Affairs has stated that a resolution may not be used to amend a regulation, raising a possible question of interpretation. The SLR informal group also asks whether the proposed resolution can be provided only in English.
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Meeting Session: 167th WP.29 session (10-13
Nov 2015)
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Document date: 06 Nov 15 (Posted 07 Nov 15)
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This document concerns UN Regulation No. 37 | Filament Lamps, UN Regulation No. 99 | Gas-discharge Light Sources, UN Regulation No. 128 | Light-Emitting Diode Light Sources, and WP.29 Regulatory Project | Simplification of Lighting Regulations.
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Meeting Reports
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World Forum for the Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations | Session 167 | 10-13
Nov 2015
38. The GRE chair informed WP.29 about the ongoing activities of GRE on simplifying lighting and light-signalling Regulations, bearing in mind the guidance provided by WP.29 and the United Nations Office for Legal Affairs (OLA). The representative of IEC presented WP.29-167-19 recalling the approach proposed for the simplification of light sources regulations and the guidance provided by OLA. He invited WP.29 to reconfirm its earlier mandate (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1112, para. 42) to prepare a repository (resolution) on light sources and asked whether this repository could be in English only. The World Forum reconfirmed the approach for simplification of light source regulations but insisted on the need for the repository to be available in the three official languages English, French and Russian.
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07 Nov 2015
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World Forum
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Informal Documents
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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
Simplification of Lighting Regulations
SLR
To be determined.
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Request from the SLR informal group for confirmation whether the proposed establishment of a resolution on common specifications of light source categories is acceptable. The resolution would provide a list of light sources allowed in lamps. The UN Office of Legal Affairs has stated that a resolution may not be used to amend a regulation, raising a possible question of interpretation. The SLR informal group also asks whether the proposed resolution can be provided only in English.
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WP.29-167-0019
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WP.29-167-20
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Transposition of the WLTP GTR into a UN Regulation
(EC)
Document Title: Transposition of the WLTP GTR into a UN Regulation
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Document Reference Number: WP.29-167-20
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Description: Discussion paper concerning the transposition of GTR 15 into a UN Regulation. The paper raises two possible routes: 1) a UN Regulation identical to EU legislation but that would not be not applied (in its entirety as a distinct rule) outside the EU; 2) a “hierarchical” UN Regulation that combines all elements of all emissions thresholds at their most stringent level with lower levels of approval corresponding to regional/national requirements. The EC proposes option 2 as this would allow for a global rule where Contracting Parties could certify systems to standards outside their markets (e.g., Japan could issue approvals to EU standards and vice versa) under the UN Regulation.
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Submitted by: EC
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Meeting Session: 167th WP.29 session (10-13
Nov 2015)
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Document date: 06 Nov 15 (Posted 07 Nov 15)
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This document concerns UN Regulation No. 154 | Light Vehicle Emissions Type Approval Test Procedure and GTR No. 15 | Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicle Emissions Test Procedure.
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Meeting Reports
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World Forum for the Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations | Session 167 | 10-13
Nov 2015
44. The representative of the EU presented WP.29-167-20 detailing the following two possible routes for transposing the UN GTR on WLTP into a UN Regulation:
(a) UN Regulation on WLTP would fully reflect EU legislation, whereas non-EU Contracting Parties would need to draft their own national legislation. In this case, the UN Regulation would be drafted so that individual parts of it could be easily referred to in national legislation;
(b) With the second proposed route, a UN Regulation on WLTP would be developed in a hierarchical manner with different levels of stringency. The top level would correspond to the most stringent combination of regional requirements, whereas the levels below would correspond to a specific national or regional legislation in terms of emission limits and region-specific technical and administrative requirements. Non-EU Contracting Parties, such as Japan, having so far different emission legislation could apply the UN Regulation on WLTP. In this case, each Contracting Party applying the UN Regulation on WLTP would only have to accept type approval according to the top level but could also accept those corresponding to its own national or regional level of stringency. The Contracting Parties could issue type approval according to all levels.
45. The representative of the EU highlighted the advantages and drawbacks of each possible route. He expressed the preference of EU for the second option, since it could foster global harmonization at the mid- and long-term and would probably allow the inclusion of the UN Regulation on WLTP into the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval (IWVTA). He sought the view and opinion of WP.29 on the two routes.
46. The representatives of Japan and Switzerland expressed their support for the second route, as it was the best one towards global harmonization despite of its complexity. The representative of OICA also agreed in principle, taking into account the apparent compatibility of route two with IWVTA.
47. WP.29 agreed to transpose the WLTP UN GTR into a UN Regulation according to the second route proposed by the representative of the EU.
48. The representative of Germany, Chair of GRPE, confirmed that GRPE would start work according to the second route at its January 2016 session.
49. The expert from OICA, however, informed WP.29 of the challenges related to route two, given the fact that experts had difficulties in determining worst-case scenarios due to the modular concept of WLTP. The EC representative replied that a hierarchy would only exist between the top level and the regional level alternatives. It was not the intention of route two to introduce hierarchy of testing or of test limits between the regional alternatives. The Chair of GRPE confirmed the complexity of the new UN Regulation following route two. Therefore, GRPE needs to start the work on the transposition of WLTP into a UN Regulation with consideration for the scope and structure.
50. The representative of OICA pointed out that, according to the IWVTA concept, only the highest level of stringency, covering all other levels, would be applicable for universal international whole vehicle type approvals once the new UN Regulation on WLTP is established and included in Annex 4 to UN Regulation No. 0. He, therefore, suggested that this matter needed very careful consideration in order to ensure that the highest level remained feasible in view of the IWVTA development.
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07 Nov 2015
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World Forum
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Informal Documents
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Light Vehicle Emissions Type Approval Test Procedure
WLTP Type Approval
Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicle Emissions Test Procedure
WLTP
Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure
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Discussion paper concerning the transposition of GTR 15 into a UN Regulation. The paper raises two possible routes: 1) a UN Regulation identical to EU legislation but that would not be not applied (in its entirety as a distinct rule) outside the EU; 2) a "hierarchical" UN Regulation that combines all elements of all emissions thresholds at their most stringent level with lower levels of approval corresponding to regional/national requirements. The EC proposes option 2 as this would allow for a global rule where Contracting Parties could certify systems to standards outside their markets (e.g., Japan could issue approvals to EU standards and vice versa) under the UN Regulation.
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WP.29-167-0020
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WP.29-167-21
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Report to the WP.29 on the work of the Informal Group on Electrical Vehicle Safety in the context of the 1998 Agreement
(USA, EU, Japan, and China)
Document Title: Report to the WP.29 on the work of the Informal Group on Electrical Vehicle Safety in the context of the 1998 Agreement
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Document Reference Number: WP.29-167-21
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Description: Progress report on the development of GTR concerning safety aspects of electric vehicles.
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Submitted by: USA, EU, Japan, and China
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Meeting Session: 167th WP.29 session (10-13
Nov 2015)
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Document date: 06 Nov 15 (Posted 07 Nov 15)
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This document concerns GTR No. 20 | Electric Vehicle Safety.
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Meeting Reports
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World Forum for the Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations | Session 167 | 10-13
Nov 2015
136. The representative of the United States of America reported on the progress of the work by IWG on EVS (WP.29-167-21). He reminded AC.3 that this mandate was unique since four Contracting Parties to the Agreement have sponsored it. He underlined that the IWG faced difficulties on critical issues and areas where research was still ongoing. He explained that these issues include: (i) battery management system functionality, the water immersion test, the long-term fire resistance test, drop and rotation tests, the toxicity and corrosiveness of vented gas, thermal propagation in battery system, vehicle safety requirement during charging and scope expansion to the heavy duty vehicles. He added that, to complete this work and accomplish the original mandate, IWG had split the work into two phases. He explained that the Group would deliver what had been achieved so far in Phase 1 and would include the outcome of long-term research and future improvement in Phase 2. He finally asked AC.3 to grant extension of the mandate of the IWG until December 2016 to confirm the already scheduled work plan of the IWG which consists of three meetings in 2016 to complete Phase 1.
137. AC.3 endorsed the extension of the mandate and requested the secretariat to distribute WP.29-167-21 with an official symbol at its March 2016 session of AC.3.
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07 Nov 2015
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World Forum
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Informal Documents
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Electric Vehicle Safety
Electric Vehicle Safety
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Progress report on the development of GTR concerning safety aspects of electric vehicles.
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WP.29-167-0021
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WP.29-167-22
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Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) study: “A Roadmap to Safer Driving Through Advanced Driver Assistance Systems”
(MEMA)
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07 Nov 2015
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World Forum
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Informal Documents
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Automated Driving Systems
Automated Driving
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WP.29-167-0022
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WP.29-167-23
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Quiet car research
(WBU)
Document Title: Quiet car research
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Document Reference Number: WP.29-167-23
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Description: Presentation of research conducted by the World Blind Union and National Federation of the Blind in the United States to validate the effectiveness of the proposed minimum sound levels for quiet vehicles at 10 and 20 km/h. The researchers concluded that the proposed sounds levels do not add significantly to the detectability of an approaching vehicle by a blind pedestrian and that internal combustion engine vehicles were detected substantially sooner than quiet vehicles equipped with the proposed acoustic vehicle alerting system (AVAS).
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Submitted by: WBU
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Meeting Session: 167th WP.29 session (10-13
Nov 2015)
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Document date: 09 Nov 15 (Posted 09 Nov 15)
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This document concerns WP.29 Regulatory Project | Quiet Road Transport Vehicles and UN Regulation No. 138 | Quiet Road Transport Vehicles.
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Meeting Reports
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World Forum for the Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations | Session 167 | 10-13
Nov 2015
100. The representative of the World Blind Union introduced WP.29-167-23 and WP.29-167-28 presenting the concerns of his organization on the recent proposal for a new Regulation on QRTV adopted by GRB in September 2015. He kindly requested further consideration related to the provisions on Audible Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) sound pressure levels, optional installation of AVAS pause switches and sound emissions when stationary.
Informal Working Group for the Development of a UN Regulation on Quiet Road Transport Vehicles | Session 6 | 1 Dec 2015
WBU study shows that UN levels are too low with the biggest concern being the risk of masking. The background noise applied during testing is an important factor and it often differs from real traffic situations. OICA proposed to design an adequate background sound from real world recordings taken at different spots.
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09 Nov 2015
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World Forum
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Informal Documents
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Quiet Road Transport Vehicles
QRTV-GTR
Formal title to be determined.
Quiet Road Transport Vehicles
Quiet Road Transport Vehicles
Uniform provisions concerning the approval of Quiet Road Transport Vehicles with regard to their reduced audibility (QRTV)
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Presentation of research conducted by the World Blind Union and National Federation of the Blind in the United States to validate the effectiveness of the proposed minimum sound levels for quiet vehicles at 10 and 20 km/h. The researchers concluded that the proposed sounds levels do not add significantly to the detectability of an approaching vehicle by a blind pedestrian and that internal combustion engine vehicles were detected substantially sooner than quiet vehicles equipped with the proposed acoustic vehicle alerting system (AVAS).
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WP.29-167-0023
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WP.29-167-24
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Comments on the Trilateral White Paper on Improvement in the Implementation of the 1998 Global Agreement
(EC, USA, and Japan)
Document Title: Comments on the Trilateral White Paper on Improvement in the Implementation of the 1998 Global Agreement
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Document Reference Number: WP.29-167-24
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Description: Comments received from OICA, CLEPA/MEMA/JAPIA, and Transport Canada with “trilateral group” (EU/USA/Japan) responses.
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Submitted by: EC, USA, and Japan
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Meeting Session: 167th WP.29 session (10-13
Nov 2015)
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Document date: 09 Nov 15 (Posted 09 Nov 15)
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This document concerns United Nations Agreement | 1998 Global Agreement.
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Meeting Reports
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World Forum for the Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations | Session 167 | 10-13
Nov 2015
71. WP.29 agreed that agenda items 5.1 to 5.5 should be considered by AC.3.
110. The representative of the United States of America recalled the discussion on the trilateral white paper submitted by the representatives of Japan, the United States of America and the EU. He informed AC.3 that the original trilateral paper (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2015/108) had not changed since the June session of AC.3. He added that the comments received on the document were summarized in informal document WP.29-167-24 and that the authors of the trilateral white paper had addressed the comments received. AC.3 started considerations on the responses from the trilateral group to the comments presented in the informal document.
111. The representative of OICA welcomed the responses of the trilateral group to their comments. He suggested that items where mutual agreement existed could be reflected in the final document. He further noted that in practice the 98 Agreement and its UN GTRs do not offer the guarantee that products, complying with the UN GTR, are duly accepted in the markets of Contracting Parties, when the latter have not fully incorporated the UN GTR into their national law, as mandatory or alternative requirement.
118. AC.3 decided to keep WP.29-167-12, WP.29-167-24 and WP.29-167-30 on the agenda and to form a drafting group with representatives of OICA, CLEPA/MEMA/JAPIA, the Chair of AC.3 and other interested parties, to review the trilateral white paper.
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09 Nov 2015
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World Forum
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Informal Documents
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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
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Comments received from OICA, CLEPA/MEMA/JAPIA, and Transport Canada with "trilateral group" (EU/USA/Japan) responses.
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WP.29-167-0024
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WP.29-167-25
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Presentation: Driving India into the Future
(India and NATRiP)
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10 Nov 2015
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World Forum
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Informal Documents
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WP.29-167-0025
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WP.29-167-26
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Global Fuel Specification Harmonisation: Proposal to amend the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles
(ARA)
Document Title: Global Fuel Specification Harmonisation: Proposal to amend the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles
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Document Reference Number: WP.29-167-26
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Submitted by: ARA
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Meeting Session: 167th WP.29 session (10-13
Nov 2015)
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Document date: 11 Nov 15 (Posted 11 Nov 15)
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This document concerns WP.29 Regulatory Project | Fuel Quality and United Nations Agreement | Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles.
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Meeting Reports
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World Forum for the Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations | Session 167 | 10-13
Nov 2015
93. The representative of CONCAWE presented WP.29-167-27 to express the view of the International Petroleum Industry Environmental Conservation Association (IPIECA) and CONCAWE on the proposal to amend R.E.3 on market fuel quality (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2015/111). She stated that these organizations disagreed with the proposal since it included fuel properties not related to the proper functioning or durability of vehicles or after-treatment systems. She questioned whether R.E.3 was the right place for this purpose. She referred to WP.29-167-26 submitted by the African Refiners Association (ARA) which also supporting this position. She requested WP.29 to withdraw ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2015/111 from the agenda and to continue the work at GRPE to reach consensus for a proposal acceptable to all stakeholders.
94. The Chair of GRPE clarified that GRPE had discussed and considered the concerns of CONCAWE and IPIECA at the last June 2015 session. He mentioned that the Contracting Parties to the 1958 Agreement endorsed the proposal and it had been then submitted to the November 2015 session of WP.29 for further consideration. He doubted that further technical discussion would lead to a consensus. The representatives of the Netherlands, Sweden and EU agreed with the Chair of GRPE and supported the vote on the proposal.
95. The representative of CONCAWE reiterated the position of CONCAWE and IPIECA and strongly disagreed with the need to push the proposal forward. She expressed the fear of stakeholders that including this proposal in the framework of the 1958 Agreement would eventually lead to its introduction into the framework of the 1998 Agreement. The Chair of GRPE responded that given the position of Contracting Parties to the 1998 Agreement, he did not expect proposals to amend Special Resolution No. 1 (S.R.1) under the 1998 Agreement.
96. WP.29 adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2015/111 without objections or abstentions as an amendment to R.E.3.
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11 Nov 2015
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World Forum
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Informal Documents
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Fuel Quality
Fuel Quality
Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles: Annex 4-Recommendation on market fuel quality
Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles
Consolidated Resolution RE3
Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3)
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WP.29-167-0026
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WP.29-167-27
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CONCAWE comments on the proposal to amend the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles
(CONCAWE and IPIECA)
Document Title: CONCAWE comments on the proposal to amend the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles
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Document Reference Number: WP.29-167-27
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Submitted by: CONCAWE and IPIECA
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Meeting Session: 167th WP.29 session (10-13
Nov 2015)
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Document date: 01 Nov 15 (Posted 11 Nov 15)
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This document concerns United Nations Agreement | Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles and WP.29 Regulatory Project | Fuel Quality.
This submission is related to the following document(s):
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Meeting Reports
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World Forum for the Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations | Session 167 | 10-13
Nov 2015
93. The representative of CONCAWE presented WP.29-167-27 to express the view of the International Petroleum Industry Environmental Conservation Association (IPIECA) and CONCAWE on the proposal to amend R.E.3 on market fuel quality (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2015/111). She stated that these organizations disagreed with the proposal since it included fuel properties not related to the proper functioning or durability of vehicles or after-treatment systems. She questioned whether R.E.3 was the right place for this purpose. She referred to WP.29-167-26 submitted by the African Refiners Association (ARA) which also supporting this position. She requested WP.29 to withdraw ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2015/111 from the agenda and to continue the work at GRPE to reach consensus for a proposal acceptable to all stakeholders.
94. The Chair of GRPE clarified that GRPE had discussed and considered the concerns of CONCAWE and IPIECA at the last June 2015 session. He mentioned that the Contracting Parties to the 1958 Agreement endorsed the proposal and it had been then submitted to the November 2015 session of WP.29 for further consideration. He doubted that further technical discussion would lead to a consensus. The representatives of the Netherlands, Sweden and EU agreed with the Chair of GRPE and supported the vote on the proposal.
95. The representative of CONCAWE reiterated the position of CONCAWE and IPIECA and strongly disagreed with the need to push the proposal forward. She expressed the fear of stakeholders that including this proposal in the framework of the 1958 Agreement would eventually lead to its introduction into the framework of the 1998 Agreement. The Chair of GRPE responded that given the position of Contracting Parties to the 1998 Agreement, he did not expect proposals to amend Special Resolution No. 1 (S.R.1) under the 1998 Agreement.
96. WP.29 adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2015/111 without objections or abstentions as an amendment to R.E.3.
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11 Nov 2015
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World Forum
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Informal Documents
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Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles
Consolidated Resolution RE3
Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3)
Fuel Quality
Fuel Quality
Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles: Annex 4-Recommendation on market fuel quality
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WP.29-167-0027
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WP.29-167-28
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Concerns on AVAS (Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System) requirements
(WBU)
Document Title: Concerns on AVAS (Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System) requirements
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Document Reference Number: WP.29-167-28
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Description: World Blind Union comments opposing the current provisions of the draft UN Regulation on quiet vehicle minimum sound levels, especially with regard to the effectiveness of the AVAS parameters, inclusion of “pause button”, and absence of stationary (“idling”) vehicle sound requirement.
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Submitted by: WBU
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Meeting Session: 167th WP.29 session (10-13
Nov 2015)
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Document date: 11 Nov 15 (Posted 12 Nov 15)
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This document concerns WP.29 Regulatory Project | Quiet Road Transport Vehicles and UN Regulation No. 138 | Quiet Road Transport Vehicles.
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Meeting Reports
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World Forum for the Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations | Session 167 | 10-13
Nov 2015
100. The representative of the World Blind Union introduced WP.29-167-23 and WP.29-167-28 presenting the concerns of his organization on the recent proposal for a new Regulation on QRTV adopted by GRB in September 2015. He kindly requested further consideration related to the provisions on Audible Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) sound pressure levels, optional installation of AVAS pause switches and sound emissions when stationary.
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12 Nov 2015
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World Forum
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Informal Documents
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Quiet Road Transport Vehicles
QRTV-GTR
Formal title to be determined.
Quiet Road Transport Vehicles
Quiet Road Transport Vehicles
Uniform provisions concerning the approval of Quiet Road Transport Vehicles with regard to their reduced audibility (QRTV)
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World Blind Union comments opposing the current provisions of the draft UN Regulation on quiet vehicle minimum sound levels, especially with regard to the effectiveness of the AVAS parameters, inclusion of "pause button", and absence of stationary ("idling") vehicle sound requirement.
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WP.29-167-0028
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WP.29-167-29
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Mandate for the Informal working group on Worldwide harmonized Light duty Test Procedure Phase 2 (WLTP Phase 2)
(EC)
Document Title: Mandate for the Informal working group on Worldwide harmonized Light duty Test Procedure Phase 2 (WLTP Phase 2)
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Document Reference Number: WP.29-167-29
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Submitted by: EC
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Meeting Session: 167th WP.29 session (10-13
Nov 2015)
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Document date: 11 Nov 15 (Posted 12 Nov 15)
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Document status: Superseded
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This document concerns GTR No. 15 | Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicle Emissions Test Procedure.
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Meeting Reports
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World Forum for the Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations | Session 167 | 10-13
Nov 2015
133. The representative of Germany, Chair of GRPE, reminded AC.3 that UN GTR No. 15 had been adopted in March 2014 (Phase 1a) and since then GRPE had been working on delivering a proposal for the first amendment (Phase 1b). He reported that the IWG on WLTP had submitted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/2016/3 corresponding to Phase 1b of its mandate for consideration at the next GRPE session in January 2016. He added that this proposal would be submitted to the June 2016 session of AC.3, if adopted by GRPE in January 2016. He presented WP.29-167-29, submitted by the representatives of Japan and EU as technical sponsors, requesting an extension of the mandate specifically for Phase 2. He informed AC.3 that this document had been endorsed at the last GRPE session in June 2015 and some minor amendments to the document were added.
134. AC.3 adopted WP.29-167-29 so that the IWG on WLTP can start Phase 2 activities immediately. AC.3 requested the secretariat to convert WP.29-167-29 into an official document for the March 2016 session of AC.3.
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12 Nov 2015
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World Forum
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Informal Documents
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Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicle Emissions Test Procedure
WLTP
Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure
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WP.29-167-0029
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WP.29-167-30
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IMMA comments on the Trilateral White Paper on Improvement in the Implementation of the 1998 Global Agreement
(IMMA)
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12 Nov 2015
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World Forum
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Informal Documents
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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
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WP.29-167-0030
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WP.29-167-31
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Statement on US EPA Notices of Violation issued to Volkswagen
(US EPA)
Document Title: Statement on US EPA Notices of Violation issued to Volkswagen
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Document Reference Number: WP.29-167-31
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Submitted by: US EPA
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Meeting Session: 167th WP.29 session (10-13
Nov 2015)
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Document date: 12 Nov 15 (Posted 17 Nov 15)
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Meeting Reports
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World Forum for the Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations | Session 167 | 10-13
Nov 2015
79. The representative of the European Commission (EC) expressed the extreme concern on what media refer to as the Volkswagen (VW) case. She informed WP.29 about the course of action taken by the EC. She reported that the EC had offered to coordinate the flow of information regarding national investigations, and had requested EU Member States (MS) to provide information on measures they planned to undertake or had already undertaken. She added that based on input from MS, the Joint Research Centre (JRC) would develop a common testing method and that the JRC had offered its services to MS who would request it. She informed WP.29 that the EU had already engaged in legislative and regulatory work before the case was revealed, including work on Real Driving Emissions (RDE) and work to reinforce the type approval system (revision of the framework Directive 2007/46/EC).
80. The representative of the United States of America reported that the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (WP.29-167-31) had sent two Notices Of Violation (NOV) to VW alleging that vehicles sold in the United States included software that circumvent EPA regulations. He gave details on how the violation was committed, how much the emission level exceeds the limit values and the estimated number of vehicles concerned. He recalled the five key components of the compliance programme of EPA. He added that all manufacturers have been informed that, as a result of these alleged violations, EPA had increased their testing programme. He informed the World Forum about the outstanding collaboration with EPA of the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and Environment Canada.
81. The representative of Canada added that they also had opened investigations on the issue and were closely collaborating with EPA.
82. The representative of Germany reported that an internal commission had been set up to investigate the VW situation in Germany and Europe. He added that a test procedure had been developed by the German type approval authority, Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA), to identify whether a vehicle contained prohibited defeat device systems, including Type 1 tests in laboratories, Type 1 tests replicated on a test track with portable emission measurement systems, variations in the test cycles as well as RDE tests. So far, of the more than 50 tests that had been planned, half have been finalized, and evaluation of the test results was ongoing. He informed WP.29 that KBA decided officially on an additional assignment to the type approval, which will force VW to recall the vehicles. A software update for the vehicles equipped with 1.2L and 2.0L diesel engine and hardware and software update for vehicles equipped with 1.6L diesel engines, which would start in beginning of 2016 would be performed by the manufacturer and be supervised by KBA in Germany. He also informed WP.29 that the recently revealed issue of CO2 emissions was still under investigation. He concluded that these events might have an impact on WP.29, especially since approvals according to UN Regulations Nos. 83 and 101 were concerned.
83. The representatives of the Russian Federation announced the current status of internal activities dealing with the VW situation in the Russian Federation. He noted the importance of international information exchange and also the cooperation of VW with the Russian administration on the situation.
84. The representative of the UK explained his Government’s approach to testing vehicle emissions in response to the VW issue. He said that they had started a test programme investigating a range of Euro 5 and Euro 6 specification vehicles representing top selling products in the UK market from a number of manufacturers. He mentioned that his experts were in close contact with the German authorities to discuss test procedures and to coordinate their programmes where possible. The UK welcomed the European Commission’s coordination activities and involvement of JRC. He stressed that the testing would be done without manufacturer involvement by the UK approval authority (the Vehicle Certification Agency) at independent laboratories and on-road testing, and this could delay results until early 2016. He would provide information to the Working Party as soon as results would be published. He concluded by confirming that VW had engaged constructively with their UK agency handling the recall.
85. The representative of France reported on the initiated test programme which, in total would cover 100 vehicles representative of vehicle fleet in France. These tests were aimed at determining whether the fraud is limited to a few models of the Volkswagen group or if it extends to all models and other manufacturers. France has committed to publishing the test results. The test protocol would be implemented in France by the Union Technique de l’Automobile du motocycle et du Cycle (UTAC) under the control of the French authorities. He concluded that France considers that the VW case was an opportunity to improve the procedure and address past suspicions.
86. The representative of Australia noted that the VW case had revealed a gap in the international regulatory regime and that as it is an international problem, it could only be addressed internationally through a UN Regulation or UN GTR. He sought continued discussion of the issue at WP.29. The representative of Japan expressed his support for this view.
87. The representative of Spain also reported on the intention of his country to test vehicles according to the test procedure defined by Germany.
88. The representative of Italy informed the World Forum that testing had already started in his country in close cooperation with Germany and the European Commission.
89. The representative of OICA recalled that his organization represented the global automobile industry through the various national (or even regional) auto industry associations. He added that in this capacity OICA cooperates with Contracting Parties to develop and clarify regulatory requirements and test procedures so that they are clear, representative, scientific and reproducible. He stated that OICA could not and was not meant to verify whether and how manufacturers comply with the legislative acts, since this is the responsibility of individual manufacturers. He added that the ongoing particular issue should not be used as a pretext to cast suspicion on the entire automotive sector or on a particular technology. He concluded that OICA fully supports the activities in the various countries to solve this important ongoing issue.
90. The World Forum decided to keep this item on its agenda and continue discussions in upcoming sessions.
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17 Nov 2015
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World Forum
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Informal Documents
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WP.29-167-0031
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WP.29/1118
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Report of the World Forum/WP.29 on its 167th session
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27 Nov 2015
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World Forum
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Report
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WP.29/1118
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WP.29/2015/1/Rev.2
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Revised programme of Work of the World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29) and its Subsidiary Bodies
Document Title: Revised programme of Work of the World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29) and its Subsidiary Bodies
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Document Reference Number: WP.29/2015/1/Rev.2
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Description: Updated list of WP.29 activity.
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Meeting Session: 167th WP.29 session (10-13
Nov 2015)
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Document date: 03 Nov 15 (Posted 04 Nov 15)
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04 Nov 2015
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World Forum
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Formal Documents
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Updated list of WP.29 activity.
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WP.29/2015/0001/Rev.2
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WP.29/2015/79
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Proposal for Corrigendum 1 to Supplement 8 to the 01 series of amendments to Regulation No. 74
Document Title: Proposal for Corrigendum 1 to Supplement 8 to the 01 series of amendments to Regulation No. 74
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Document Reference Number: WP.29/2015/79
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Description: Proposal to correct the omission of front position lamp (color: white) from paragraph 5.13. specifying the color of lights referred to in the regulation in the previous Supplement 8.
On the request of Office of Legal Affairs, this document was issued as Supplement 9 to the 01 series of amendments to Regulation No. 74 replacing the proposal for a Corrigendum1 to Supplement 8 to the 01 series as approved by WP.29. at its 167th session.
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Meeting Session: 167th WP.29 session (10-13
Nov 2015)
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Document date: 27 Aug 15 (Posted 01 Sep 15)
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Document status: Adopted text published
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This document concerns UN Regulation No. 74 | Moped Lighting.
This submission is related to the following document(s):
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01 Sep 2015
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World Forum
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Formal Documents
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Moped Lighting
Moped Lighting
Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Category L1 Vehicles with regard to the Installation of Lighting and Light-signalling Devices
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Proposal to correct the omission of front position lamp (color: white) from paragraph 5.13. specifying the color of lights referred to in the regulation in the previous Supplement 8.
On the request of Office of Legal Affairs, this document was issued as Supplement 9 to the 01 series of amendments to Regulation No. 74 replacing the proposal for a Corrigendum1 to Supplement 8 to the 01 series as approved by WP.29. at its 167th session.
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WP.29/2015/0079
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WP.29/2015/80
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Proposal for Supplement 7 to the 01 series of amendments to Regulation No. 98
Document Title: Proposal for Supplement 7 to the 01 series of amendments to Regulation No. 98
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Document Reference Number: WP.29/2015/80
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Description: This is a proposal to introduce a new HID category (D9S) into Regulation No. 99 with dual-level operation, i.e. with two defined wattage values and corresponding luminous flux values. This new category (D9S) is the first light source in R99 that has two defined power levels. When this dual-level light source is used in a headlamp which is being approved according to Regulation No. 98, the testing and approval provisions must be clearly defined in this Regulation to avoid misinterpretation. Therefore, it is proposed to amend the relevant paragraphs of Regulation No. 98 to take into account the multi-level aspects of D9S and possible future multi-level light sources in Regulation No. 99.
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Meeting Session: 167th WP.29 session (10-13
Nov 2015)
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Document date: 27 Aug 15 (Posted 01 Sep 15)
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Document status: Adopted
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This document concerns UN Regulation No. 98 | Headlamps Equipped with Gas-discharge Light Sources.
This submission is related to the following document(s):
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Adoption Vote
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With 37 of the 43 Contracting Parties applying UN R98 present
and voting, AC.1 adopted document WP.29/2015/80, Not amended per the session report,
by a vote of 37 in favor, 0 opposed, with 0 abstaining.
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01 Sep 2015
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World Forum
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Formal Documents
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Headlamps Equipped with Gas-discharge Light Sources
Gas-discharge-light Headlamps
Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Motor Vehicle Headlamps Equipped with Gas-discharge Light Sources
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This is a proposal to introduce a new HID category (D9S) into Regulation No. 99 with dual-level operation, i.e. with two defined wattage values and corresponding luminous flux values. This new category (D9S) is the first light source in R99 that has two defined power levels. When this dual-level light source is used in a headlamp which is being approved according to Regulation No. 98, the testing and approval provisions must be clearly defined in this Regulation to avoid misinterpretation. Therefore, it is proposed to amend the relevant paragraphs of Regulation No. 98 to take into account the multi-level aspects of D9S and possible future multi-level light sources in Regulation No. 99.
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WP.29/2015/0080
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WP.29/2015/81
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Proposal for Supplement 11 to Regulation No. 99
Document Title: Proposal for Supplement 11 to Regulation No. 99
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Document Reference Number: WP.29/2015/81
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Description: Proposal to introduce a new category, ‘D9S’.
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Meeting Session: 167th WP.29 session (10-13
Nov 2015)
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Document date: 24 Aug 15 (Posted 08 Sep 15)
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Document status: Adopted
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This document concerns UN Regulation No. 99 | Gas-discharge Light Sources.
This submission is related to the following document(s):
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Adoption Vote
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With 37 of the 42 Contracting Parties applying UN R90 present
and voting, AC.1 adopted document WP.29/2015/81, Not amended per the session report,
by a vote of 37 in favor, 0 opposed, with 0 abstaining.
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08 Sep 2015
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World Forum
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Formal Documents
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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
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Proposal to introduce a new category, ‘D9S’.
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WP.29/2015/0081
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WP.29/2015/82
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Proposal for Supplement 3 to the 03 series of amendments to Regulation No. 26
Document Title: Proposal for Supplement 3 to the 03 series of amendments to Regulation No. 26
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Document Reference Number: WP.29/2015/82
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Description: Proposal to treat camera-monitor systems the same as rear-view mirrors under UN R26 in view of the amendment to UN R46 to enable the replacement of rear-view mirrors by CMS.
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Meeting Session: 167th WP.29 session (10-13
Nov 2015)
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Document date: 24 Aug 15 (Posted 04 Sep 15)
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Document status: Adopted text published
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This document concerns UN Regulation No. 26 | External Projections of Vehicles.
This submission is related to the following document(s):
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04 Sep 2015
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World Forum
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Formal Documents
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External Projections of Vehicles
External Projections
Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Vehicles with regard to their External Projections
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Proposal to treat camera-monitor systems the same as rear-view mirrors under UN R26 in view of the amendment to UN R46 to enable the replacement of rear-view mirrors by CMS.
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WP.29/2015/0082
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WP.29/2015/83
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Proposal for the 01 series of amendments to Regulation No. 39
Document Title: Proposal for the 01 series of amendments to Regulation No. 39
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Document Reference Number: WP.29/2015/83
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Description: Proposal to insert performance requirements for the mandatory installation of odometers on vehicles.
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Meeting Session: 167th WP.29 session (10-13
Nov 2015)
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Document date: 24 Aug 15 (Posted 04 Sep 15)
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Document status: Adopted text published
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This document concerns UN Regulation No. 39 | Speedometer Equipment.
This submission is related to the following document(s):
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04 Sep 2015
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World Forum
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Formal Documents
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Speedometer Equipment
Speedometer Equipment
Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Vehicles with regard to the Speedometer Equipment Including its Installation
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Proposal to insert performance requirements for the mandatory installation of odometers on vehicles.
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WP.29/2015/0083
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WP.29/2015/84
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Proposal for Supplement 2 to the 04 series of amendments to Regulation No. 46
Document Title: Proposal for Supplement 2 to the 04 series of amendments to Regulation No. 46
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Document Reference Number: WP.29/2015/84
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Description: Proposal clarify the scope and to allow for the type approval of camera-monitor systems installed in place of Class I through IV mirrors.
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Meeting Session: 167th WP.29 session (10-13
Nov 2015)
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Document date: 04 Sep 15 (Posted 04 Sep 15)
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Document status: Adopted text published
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This document concerns UN Regulation No. 46 | Indirect Vision Devices.
This submission is related to the following document(s):
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04 Sep 2015
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World Forum
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Formal Documents
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Indirect Vision Devices
Indirect Vision
Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Devices for Indirect Vision and of Motor Vehicles with regard to the Installation of these Devices
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Proposal clarify the scope and to allow for the type approval of camera-monitor systems installed in place of Class I through IV mirrors.
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WP.29/2015/0084
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WP.29/2015/85
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Proposal for the 03 series of amendments to Regulation No. 58
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04 Sep 2015
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World Forum
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Formal Documents
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Rear Underrun Protection Devices
Rear Underrun Protection Devices
Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of:
I. Rear Underrun Protective Devices (RUPDS)
II. Vehicles with regard to the Installation of an RUPD of an Approved Type
III. Vehicles with regard to their Rear Underrun Protection (RUP)
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Proposal as approved by the GRSG during its 108th session to introduce more stringent requirements for rear underrun protection devices..
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WP.29/2015/0085
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WP.29/2015/86
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Proposal for Supplement 3 to Regulation No. 61
Document Title: Proposal for Supplement 3 to Regulation No. 61
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Document Reference Number: WP.29/2015/86
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Description: Proposal to ensure that all devices for indirect vision, including exterior cameras, are covered by UN R61.
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Meeting Session: 167th WP.29 session (10-13
Nov 2015)
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Document date: 24 Aug 15 (Posted 04 Sep 15)
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Document status: Adopted text published
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This document concerns UN Regulation No. 61 | Commercial Vehicle External Projections.
This submission is related to the following document(s):
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04 Sep 2015
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World Forum
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Formal Documents
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Commercial Vehicle External Projections
CV External Projections
Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Commercial Vehicles with regard to their External Projections Forward of the Cab's Rear Panel
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Proposal to ensure that all devices for indirect vision, including exterior cameras, are covered by UN R61.
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WP.29/2015/0086
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WP.29/2015/87
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Proposal for Supplement 8 to the 01 series of amendments to Regulation No. 97
Document Title: Proposal for Supplement 8 to the 01 series of amendments to Regulation No. 97
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Document Reference Number: WP.29/2015/87
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Description: Proposal as approved by the GRSG to delete provisions regarding the optical display of the status of the vehicle alarm system outside the passenger compartment in order to avoid driver distraction by and/or confusion of such exterior lighting with primary lighting and signaling equipment required under UN R48.
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Meeting Session: 167th WP.29 session (10-13
Nov 2015)
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Document date: 24 Aug 15 (Posted 04 Sep 15)
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Document status: Adopted
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This document concerns UN Regulation No. 97 | Vehicle Alarm Systems.
This submission is related to the following document(s):
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Adoption Vote
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With 32 of the 36 Contracting Parties applying UN R97 present
and voting, AC.1 adopted document WP.29/2015/87, Not amended per the session report,
by a vote of 32 in favor, 0 opposed, with 0 abstaining.
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Meeting Reports
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World Forum for the Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations | Session 167 | 10-13
Nov 2015
62. The representative of OICA raised concerns on the amendments to Regulations Nos. 97 and 116 on vehicle alarm systems (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2015/87 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2015/91). He added that some further amendments to Regulation No. 48 were needed to fully clarify the purpose of these proposals. The representative of the EU saw no need to delay the vote and was in favour of going ahead with the adoption of both documents. The representative of Germany volunteered to prepare, together with the experts from OICA, a proposal for such amendments to Regulation No. 48 for consideration at the next GRE session.
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04 Sep 2015
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World Forum
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Formal Documents
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Vehicle Alarm Systems
Vehicle Alarms
Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Vehicle Alarm Systems (VAS) and of Motor Vehicles with regard to their Alarm Systems (AS)
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Proposal as approved by the GRSG to delete provisions regarding the optical display of the status of the vehicle alarm system outside the passenger compartment in order to avoid driver distraction by and/or confusion of such exterior lighting with primary lighting and signaling equipment required under UN R48.
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WP.29/2015/0087
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WP.29/2015/88
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Proposal for Supplement 4 to the 06 series of amendments to Regulation No. 107
Document Title: Proposal for Supplement 4 to the 06 series of amendments to Regulation No. 107
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Document Reference Number: WP.29/2015/88
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Description: Proposal to introduce mandatory requirements for fire suppression systems for Class III buses and coaches (and optional requirements for other classes) activated upon detection of fire in the engine and/or heater compartment. This proposal also extends the treatment of rear-view mirrors to any camera-monitor systems used in place of rear-view mirrors.
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Meeting Session: 167th WP.29 session (10-13
Nov 2015)
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Document date: 27 Aug 15 (Posted 03 Sep 15)
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Document status: Adopted
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This document concerns UN Regulation No. 107 | Construction of Coaches and Buses and UN Regulation No. 46 | Indirect Vision Devices.
This submission is related to the following document(s):
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Adoption Vote
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With 35 of the 45 Contracting Parties applying UN R107 present
and voting, AC.1 adopted document WP.29/2015/88, Not amended per the session report,
by a vote of 35 in favor, 0 opposed, with 0 abstaining.
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Meeting Reports
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Working Party on General Safety | Session 109 | 29 Sep-2
Oct 2015
5. Recalling the adoption at the previous GRSG session of a revised proposal for the introduction of automatic fire suppression systems in the engine and/or heater compartment of buses and coaches and its submission to WP.29 for consideration at the November 2015 session (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2015/88), the expert from Sweden introduced GRSG-109-02 and GRSG-109-05 proposing to correct some editorial corrections. GRSG endorsed the proposed corrections.
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03 Sep 2015
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World Forum
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Formal Documents
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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
Indirect Vision Devices
Indirect Vision
Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Devices for Indirect Vision and of Motor Vehicles with regard to the Installation of these Devices
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Proposal to introduce mandatory requirements for fire suppression systems for Class III buses and coaches (and optional requirements for other classes) activated upon detection of fire in the engine and/or heater compartment. This proposal also extends the treatment of rear-view mirrors to any camera-monitor systems used in place of rear-view mirrors.
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WP.29/2015/0088
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WP.29/2015/89
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Proposal for Supplement 4 to the 01 series of amendments to Regulation No. 110
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04 Sep 2015
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World Forum
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Formal Documents
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Compressed and Liquefied Natural Gas System Components
CNG/LNG System Components
Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of:
I. Specific components of motor vehicles using compressed natural gas (CNG) and/or liquefied natural gas (LNG) in their propulsion system;
II. Vehicles with regard to the installation of specific components of an approved type for the use of compressed natural gas (CNG) and/or liquefied natural gas (LNG) in their propulsion system.
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Proposal to correct the numbering of chapter 18 following the introduction of provisions for automatic valves.
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WP.29/2015/0089
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WP.29/2015/90
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Proposal for the 02 series of amendments to Regulation No. 110
Document Title: Proposal for the 02 series of amendments to Regulation No. 110
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Document Reference Number: WP.29/2015/90
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Description: Proposal to regulate the discharge direction of pressure relief devices on CNG containers.
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Meeting Session: 167th WP.29 session (10-13
Nov 2015)
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Document date: 24 Aug 15 (Posted 04 Sep 15)
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Document status: Superseded
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This document concerns UN Regulation No. 110 | Compressed and Liquefied Natural Gas System Components.
This submission is related to the following document(s):
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Meeting Reports
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World Forum for the Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations | Session 167 | 10-13
Nov 2015
[Postponed until June 2016 session in order to integrate the contents with additional provisions under development within the GRSG.]
31. The GRSG chair recalled that GRSG had already adopted at its previous session in May 2015 a new 02 series of amendments proposing provisions on a directional discharge of the pressure relief devices of CNG containers (submitted as ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2015/90 to the November 2015 session of WP.29). He added that GRSG had just adopted another amendment removing the provisions on welded cylinders and raising again the stringency of Regulation No. 110. Instead of adopting that amendment as a further new series of amendments, GRSG had agreed to remove ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2015/90 from the WP.29 agenda in November 2015 and to submit a new draft 02 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 110, incorporating both proposals (directional discharge and removal of welded cylinders) for consideration at the March 2016 session of WP.29.
61. The consideration of ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2015/90 tabled under agenda item 4.7.9 was deferred to the March 2016 session of WP.29 (see para. 31 above).
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04 Sep 2015
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World Forum
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Formal Documents
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Compressed and Liquefied Natural Gas System Components
CNG/LNG System Components
Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of:
I. Specific components of motor vehicles using compressed natural gas (CNG) and/or liquefied natural gas (LNG) in their propulsion system;
II. Vehicles with regard to the installation of specific components of an approved type for the use of compressed natural gas (CNG) and/or liquefied natural gas (LNG) in their propulsion system.
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Proposal to regulate the discharge direction of pressure relief devices on CNG containers.
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WP.29/2015/0090
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WP.29/2015/91
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Proposal for Supplement 5 to Regulation No. 116
Document Title: Proposal for Supplement 5 to Regulation No. 116
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Document Reference Number: WP.29/2015/91
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Description: Proposal as approved by the GRSG to delete provisions regarding the optical display of the status of the vehicle alarm system outside the passenger compartment in order to avoid driver distraction by and/or confusion of such exterior lighting with primary lighting and signaling equipment required under UN R48.
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Meeting Session: 167th WP.29 session (10-13
Nov 2015)
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Document date: 24 Aug 15 (Posted 04 Sep 15)
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Document status: Adopted
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This document concerns UN Regulation No. 116 | Protection of Vehicles Against Unauthorized Use.
This submission is related to the following document(s):
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Adoption Vote
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With 37 of the 48 Contracting Parties applying UN R116 present
and voting, AC.1 adopted document WP.29/2015/91, Not amended per the session report,
by a vote of 37 in favor, 0 opposed, with 0 abstaining.
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Meeting Reports
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World Forum for the Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations | Session 167 | 10-13
Nov 2015
62. The representative of OICA raised concerns on the amendments to Regulations Nos. 97 and 116 on vehicle alarm systems (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2015/87 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2015/91). He added that some further amendments to Regulation No. 48 were needed to fully clarify the purpose of these proposals. The representative of the EU saw no need to delay the vote and was in favour of going ahead with the adoption of both documents. The representative of Germany volunteered to prepare, together with the experts from OICA, a proposal for such amendments to Regulation No. 48 for consideration at the next GRE session.
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04 Sep 2015
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World Forum
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Formal Documents
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Protection of Vehicles Against Unauthorized Use
Anti-theft and Alarm Systems
Uniform Provisions Concerning the Protection of Motor Vehicles Against Unauthorized Use
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Proposal as approved by the GRSG to delete provisions regarding the optical display of the status of the vehicle alarm system outside the passenger compartment in order to avoid driver distraction by and/or confusion of such exterior lighting with primary lighting and signaling equipment required under UN R48.
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WP.29/2015/0091
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WP.29/2015/92
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Proposal for Supplement 4 to the 04 series of amendments to Regulation No. 12
Document Title: Proposal for Supplement 4 to the 04 series of amendments to Regulation No. 12
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Document Reference Number: WP.29/2015/92
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Description: Pursuant to GRPE work on vehicle propulsion system definitions (VPSD informal group; see document WP.29-165-17), this GRSP proposal would update the definition of the acronym “REESS” to refer to “rechargeable electrical energy storage system” across the passive safety regulations and currently proposed texts that make use of this acronym. (REESS had previously referred generically to “rechargeable energy storage systems”.)
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Meeting Session: 167th WP.29 session (10-13
Nov 2015)
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Document date: 24 Aug 15 (Posted 08 Sep 15)
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Document status: Adopted
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This document concerns UN Regulation No. 12 | Steering Mechanism Impact Protection.
This submission is related to the following document(s):
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Adoption Vote
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With 34 of the 41 Contracting Parties applying UN R12 present
and voting, AC.1 adopted document WP.29/2015/92, Not amended per the session report,
by a vote of 34 in favor, 0 opposed, with 0 abstaining.
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08 Sep 2015
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World Forum
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Formal Documents
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Steering Mechanism Impact Protection
Steering Mechanism
Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Vehicles with Regard to the Protection of the Driver Against the Steering Mechanism in the Event of Impact
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Pursuant to GRPE work on vehicle propulsion system definitions (VPSD informal group; see document WP.29-165-17), this GRSP proposal would update the definition of the acronym “REESS” to refer to “rechargeable electrical energy storage system” across the passive safety regulations and currently proposed texts that make use of this acronym. (REESS had previously referred generically to “rechargeable energy storage systems”.)
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WP.29/2015/0092
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WP.29/2015/93
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Proposal for Supplement 6 to the 06 series of amendments to Regulation No. 16
Document Title: Proposal for Supplement 6 to the 06 series of amendments to Regulation No. 16
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Document Reference Number: WP.29/2015/93
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Description: Proposal to specify buckle-release color, use of buckle warning lights, and to clarify the installation provisions for “general use” safety-belts (Annex 1B, item 12).
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Meeting Session: 167th WP.29 session (10-13
Nov 2015)
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Document date: 24 Aug 15 (Posted 08 Sep 15)
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Document status: Adopted
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This document concerns UN Regulation No. 16 | Safety belts and related systems.
This submission is related to the following document(s):
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Adoption Vote
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With 36 of the 44 Contracting Parties applying UN R16 present
and voting, AC.1 adopted document WP.29/2015/93, Not amended per the session report,
by a vote of 36 in favor, 0 opposed, with 0 abstaining.
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08 Sep 2015
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World Forum
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Formal Documents
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Safety belts and related systems
Safety belt systems
Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of: I. Safety-belts, Restraint Systems, Child Restraint Systems and ISOFIX Child Restraint Systems for Occupants of Power-driven Vehicles II. Vehicles Equipped with Safety-belts, Safety-belt Reminders, Restraint Systems, Child Restraint Systems and ISOFIX Child Restraint Systems
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Proposal to specify buckle-release color, use of buckle warning lights, and to clarify the installation provisions for “general use” safety-belts (Annex 1B, item 12).
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WP.29/2015/0093
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WP.29/2015/94
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Proposal for Supplement 10 to the 04 series of amendments to Regulation No. 44
Document Title: Proposal for Supplement 10 to the 04 series of amendments to Regulation No. 44
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Document Reference Number: WP.29/2015/94
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Description: Text prepared by the UN R44 Technical Services Group to clarify the regulation, including test failure parameters, CRS displacement or locking systems, seat installation color coding systems, and use of load limiting devices. The test procedure would be modified, including an increase in the applied load to exceed the maximum allowed resistance to permit sliding of the strap through the quick adjuster and through rigid parts, increased tolerances related thereto, deletion of the option for shorter shift (deemed unnecessary since it is a test on the strap, not on the complete component), and modification of drawings to improve consistency with the text.
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Meeting Session: 167th WP.29 session (10-13
Nov 2015)
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Document date: 24 Aug 15 (Posted 08 Sep 15)
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Document status: Adopted text published
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This document concerns UN Regulation No. 44 | Child Restraint Systems.
This submission is related to the following document(s):
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08 Sep 2015
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World Forum
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Formal Documents
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Child Restraint Systems
Child Restraint Systems
Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Restraining Devices for Child Occupants of Power-driven Vehicles ("Child Restraint System")
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Text prepared by the UN R44 Technical Services Group to clarify the regulation, including test failure parameters, CRS displacement or locking systems, seat installation color coding systems, and use of load limiting devices. The test procedure would be modified, including an increase in the applied load to exceed the maximum allowed resistance to permit sliding of the strap through the quick adjuster and through rigid parts, increased tolerances related thereto, deletion of the option for shorter shift (deemed unnecessary since it is a test on the strap, not on the complete component), and modification of drawings to improve consistency with the text.
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WP.29/2015/0094
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WP.29/2015/95
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Proposal for Supplement 6 to the 02 series of amendments to Regulation No. 94
Document Title: Proposal for Supplement 6 to the 02 series of amendments to Regulation No. 94
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Document Reference Number: WP.29/2015/95
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Description: Proposal to align UN R94 with the draft amendment to add camera-monitor systems to UN R46 (i.e., document WP.29/2015/84). Under UN R94, the measurement for the 40% overlap between the vehicle and crash barrier excludes external rear-view mirrors. This proposal would extend the same treatment where the mirror has been replaced by an exterior camera.
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Meeting Session: 167th WP.29 session (10-13
Nov 2015)
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Document date: 24 Aug 15 (Posted 08 Sep 15)
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Document status: Adopted
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This document concerns UN Regulation No. 94 | Occupant Protection in Frontal Collisions.
This submission is related to the following document(s):
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Adoption Vote
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With 33 of the 39 Contracting Parties applying UN R94 present
and voting, AC.1 adopted document WP.29/2015/95, Not amended per the session report,
by a vote of 33 in favor, 0 opposed, with 0 abstaining.
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08 Sep 2015
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World Forum
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Formal Documents
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Occupant Protection in Frontal Collisions
Frontal Collision Protection
Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Vehicles with regard to the Protection of the Occupants in the Event of a Frontal Collision
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Proposal to align UN R94 with the draft amendment to add camera-monitor systems to UN R46 (i.e., document WP.29/2015/84). Under UN R94, the measurement for the 40% overlap between the vehicle and crash barrier excludes external rear-view mirrors. This proposal would extend the same treatment where the mirror has been replaced by an exterior camera.
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WP.29/2015/0095
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WP.29/2015/96
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Proposal for 03 series of amendments to Regulation No. 94
Document Title: Proposal for 03 series of amendments to Regulation No. 94
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Document Reference Number: WP.29/2015/96
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Description: Proposal to amend the regulation frontal impacts with a view towards the establishment of a new regulation on frontal impact testing for occupant restraint systems (full width rigid barrier test). The proposal increases the thorax compression criterion (ThCC) stringency to 42 mm (from 50 mm), clarifies vehicle width definition, and amends REESS acronym definition.
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Meeting Session: 167th WP.29 session (10-13
Nov 2015)
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Document date: 24 Aug 15 (Posted 08 Sep 15)
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Document status: Adopted
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This document concerns UN Regulation No. 94 | Occupant Protection in Frontal Collisions.
This submission is related to the following document(s):
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Adoption Vote
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With 33 of the 39 Contracting Parties applying UN R94 present
and voting, AC.1 adopted document WP.29/2015/96, Not amended per the session report,
by a vote of 33 in favor, 0 opposed, with 0 abstaining.
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08 Sep 2015
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World Forum
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Formal Documents
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Occupant Protection in Frontal Collisions
Frontal Collision Protection
Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Vehicles with regard to the Protection of the Occupants in the Event of a Frontal Collision
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Proposal to amend the regulation frontal impacts with a view towards the establishment of a new regulation on frontal impact testing for occupant restraint systems (full width rigid barrier test). The proposal increases the thorax compression criterion (ThCC) stringency to 42 mm (from 50 mm), clarifies vehicle width definition, and amends REESS acronym definition.
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WP.29/2015/0096
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WP.29/2015/97
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Proposal for Supplement 6 to the 03 series of amendments to Regulation No. 95
Document Title: Proposal for Supplement 6 to the 03 series of amendments to Regulation No. 95
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Document Reference Number: WP.29/2015/97
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Description: Pursuant to GRPE work on vehicle propulsion system definitions (VPSD informal group; see document WP.29-165-17), this proposal would update the definition of the acronym “REESS” to refer to “rechargeable electrical energy storage system” across the passive safety regulations and currently proposed texts that make use of this acronym. (REESS had previously referred generically to “rechargeable energy storage systems”.)
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Meeting Session: 167th WP.29 session (10-13
Nov 2015)
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Document date: 24 Aug 15 (Posted 08 Sep 15)
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Document status: Adopted
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This document concerns UN Regulation No. 95 | Occupant Protection in Lateral Collisions.
This submission is related to the following document(s):
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Adoption Vote
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With 33 of the 38 Contracting Parties applying UN R95 present
and voting, AC.1 adopted document WP.29/2015/97, Not amended per the session report,
by a vote of 33 in favor, 0 opposed, with 0 abstaining.
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08 Sep 2015
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World Forum
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Formal Documents
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Occupant Protection in Lateral Collisions
Lateral Collision Protection
Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Vehicles with regard to the Protection of the Occupants in the Event of a Lateral Collision
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Pursuant to GRPE work on vehicle propulsion system definitions (VPSD informal group; see document WP.29-165-17), this proposal would update the definition of the acronym “REESS” to refer to “rechargeable electrical energy storage system” across the passive safety regulations and currently proposed texts that make use of this acronym. (REESS had previously referred generically to “rechargeable energy storage systems”.)
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WP.29/2015/0097
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WP.29/2015/98
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Proposal for Supplement 3 to the 02 series of amendments to Regulation No. 100
Document Title: Proposal for Supplement 3 to the 02 series of amendments to Regulation No. 100
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Document Reference Number: WP.29/2015/98
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Description: Pursuant to GRPE work on vehicle propulsion system definitions (VPSD informal group; see document WP.29-165-17), this proposal would update the definition of the acronym “REESS” to refer to “rechargeable electrical energy storage system” across the passive safety regulations and currently proposed texts that make use of this acronym. (REESS had previously referred generically to “rechargeable energy storage systems”.)
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Meeting Session: 167th WP.29 session (10-13
Nov 2015)
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Document date: 24 Aug 15 (Posted 08 Sep 15)
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Document status: Adopted
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This document concerns UN Regulation No. 100 | Construction and Safety of Electric Powertrains.
This submission is related to the following document(s):
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Adoption Vote
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With 36 of the 45 Contracting Parties applying UN R100 present
and voting, AC.1 adopted document WP.29/2015/98, Not amended per the session report,
by a vote of 36 in favor, 0 opposed, with 0 abstaining.
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08 Sep 2015
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World Forum
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Formal Documents
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Construction and Safety of Electric Powertrains
Electric Powertrain Vehicles
Uniform provisions concerning the approval of vehicles with regard to specific requirements for the electric power train
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Pursuant to GRPE work on vehicle propulsion system definitions (VPSD informal group; see document WP.29-165-17), this proposal would update the definition of the acronym “REESS” to refer to “rechargeable electrical energy storage system” across the passive safety regulations and currently proposed texts that make use of this acronym. (REESS had previously referred generically to “rechargeable energy storage systems”.)
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WP.29/2015/0098
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WP.29/2015/99
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Proposal for 02 series of amendments to Regulation No. 127
Document Title: Proposal for 02 series of amendments to Regulation No. 127
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Document Reference Number: WP.29/2015/99
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Description: Proposal from the Bumper Test Area Task Force to revise the procedure for determining the bumper test area under the pedestrian safety regulation. The proposal introduces a “bumper beam” method for determining the test area and includes a 31 December 2017 transition date.
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Meeting Session: 167th WP.29 session (10-13
Nov 2015)
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Document date: 08 Sep 15 (Posted 08 Sep 15)
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Document status: Adopted
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This document concerns UN Regulation No. 127 | Pedestrian Safety.
This submission is related to the following document(s):
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Adoption Vote
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With 39 of the 51 Contracting Parties applying UN R127 present
and voting, AC.1 adopted document WP.29/2015/99, Not amended per the session report,
by a vote of 39 in favor, 0 opposed, with 0 abstaining.
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08 Sep 2015
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World Forum
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Formal Documents
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Pedestrian Safety
Pedestrian Safety
Uniform provisions concerning the approval of motor vehicles with regard to their pedestrian safety performance
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Proposal from the Bumper Test Area Task Force to revise the procedure for determining the bumper test area under the pedestrian safety regulation. The proposal introduces a “bumper beam” method for determining the test area and includes a 31 December 2017 transition date.
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WP.29/2015/0099
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WP.29/2015/100
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Proposal for Supplement 11 to the 05 series of amendments to Regulation No. 83
Document Title: Proposal for Supplement 11 to the 05 series of amendments to Regulation No. 83
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Document Reference Number: WP.29/2015/100
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Description: Proposal to correct the unit of the road load coefficient b used in the formula for the calculation of the resistance to progress force.
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Meeting Session: 167th WP.29 session (10-13
Nov 2015)
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Document date: 25 Aug 15 (Posted 08 Sep 15)
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Document status: Adopted text published
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This document concerns UN Regulation No. 83 | Motor Vehicle Emissions.
This submission is related to the following document(s):
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08 Sep 2015
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World Forum
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Formal Documents
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Motor Vehicle Emissions
Motor Vehicle Emissions
Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Vehicles with regard to the Emission of Pollutants According to Engine Fuel Requirements
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Proposal to correct the unit of the road load coefficient b used in the formula for the calculation of the resistance to progress force.
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WP.29/2015/0100
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WP.29/2015/101
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Proposal for Supplement 6 to the 06 series of amendments to Regulation No. 83
Document Title: Proposal for Supplement 6 to the 06 series of amendments to Regulation No. 83
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Document Reference Number: WP.29/2015/101
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Description: Proposal to correct the unit of the road load coefficient b used in the formula for the calculation of the resistance to progress force.
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Meeting Session: 167th WP.29 session (10-13
Nov 2015)
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Document date: 25 Aug 15 (Posted 08 Sep 15)
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Document status: Adopted text published
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This document concerns UN Regulation No. 83 | Motor Vehicle Emissions.
This submission is related to the following document(s):
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08 Sep 2015
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World Forum
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Formal Documents
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Motor Vehicle Emissions
Motor Vehicle Emissions
Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Vehicles with regard to the Emission of Pollutants According to Engine Fuel Requirements
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Proposal to correct the unit of the road load coefficient b used in the formula for the calculation of the resistance to progress force.
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WP.29/2015/0101
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WP.29/2015/102
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Proposal for Supplement 7 to the original version of Regulation No. 85
Document Title: Proposal for Supplement 7 to the original version of Regulation No. 85
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Document Reference Number: WP.29/2015/102
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Description: Proposal to avoid a redundant correction of the measured engine power of supercharged and turbocharged engines fitted with a self-correcting system for ambient conditions such as temperature and altitude. The current correction factor may yield inaccurate results for such configurations.
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Meeting Session: 167th WP.29 session (10-13
Nov 2015)
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Document date: 25 Aug 15 (Posted 08 Sep 15)
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Document status: Adopted
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This document concerns UN Regulation No. 85 | Power Measurement of Internal Combustion Engines and Electric Motors.
This submission is related to the following document(s):
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Adoption Vote
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With 35 of the 42 Contracting Parties applying UN R85 present
and voting, AC.1 adopted document WP.29/2015/102, Not amended per the session report,
by a vote of 35 in favor, 0 opposed, with 0 abstaining.
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08 Sep 2015
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World Forum
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Formal Documents
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Power Measurement of Internal Combustion Engines and Electric Motors
Net Power Measurement
Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Internal Combustion Engines or Electric Drive Trains Intended for the Propulsion of Motor Vehicles of Categories M and N with regard to the Measurement of the Net Power and the Maximum 30 Minutes Power of Electric Drive Trains
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Proposal to avoid a redundant correction of the measured engine power of supercharged and turbocharged engines fitted with a self-correcting system for ambient conditions such as temperature and altitude. The current correction factor may yield inaccurate results for such configurations.
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WP.29/2015/0102
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WP.29/2015/103
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Proposal for Supplement 6 to the 01 series of amendments to Regulation No. 101
Document Title: Proposal for Supplement 6 to the 01 series of amendments to Regulation No. 101
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Document Reference Number: WP.29/2015/103
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Description: Proposal to align the tyre-selection criteria in the CO2 emissions/fuel consumption tests under UN R101 with those for pollutant emissions (UN R83).
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Meeting Session: 167th WP.29 session (10-13
Nov 2015)
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Document date: 25 Aug 15 (Posted 08 Sep 15)
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Document status: Adopted
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This document concerns UN Regulation No. 101 | Carbon Dioxide Emissions and Fuel/Energy Consumption.
This submission is related to the following document(s):
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Adoption Vote
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With 35 of the 45 Contracting Parties applying UN R101 present
and voting, AC.1 adopted document WP.29/2015/103, Not amended per the session report,
by a vote of 35 in favor, 0 opposed, with 0 abstaining.
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08 Sep 2015
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World Forum
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Formal Documents
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Carbon Dioxide Emissions and Fuel/Energy Consumption
CO2 Emissions/Fuel Consumption
Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Passenger Cars Powered by an Internal Combustion Engine Only, or Powered by a Hybrid Electric Power Train with Regard to the Measurement of the Emission of Carbon Dioxide and Fuel Consumption and/or the Measurement of Electric Energy Consumption and Electric Range, and of Categories M1 and N1 Vehicles Powered by an Electric Power Train Only with Regard to the Measurement of Electric Energy Consumption and Electric Range
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Proposal to align the tyre-selection criteria in the CO2 emissions/fuel consumption tests under UN R101 with those for pollutant emissions (UN R83).
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WP.29/2015/0103
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WP.29/2015/104
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Proposal for Supplement 4 to the 05 series of amendments to Regulation No. 107
Document Title: Proposal for Supplement 4 to the 05 series of amendments to Regulation No. 107
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Document Reference Number: WP.29/2015/104
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Description: UN R107 includes a provision to prevent a folding seat used by the crew from obstructing the view of the exterior rear-view mirror. In light of the proposed amendment to introduce camera-monitor systems into UN R46 (indirect vision), this proposal would extend the same treatment to CMS used in the place of rear view mirrors.
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Meeting Session: 167th WP.29 session (10-13
Nov 2015)
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Document date: 24 Aug 15 (Posted 08 Sep 15)
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Document status: Adopted
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This document concerns UN Regulation No. 107 | Construction of Coaches and Buses.
This submission is related to the following document(s):
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Adoption Vote
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With 35 of the 45 Contracting Parties applying UN R107 present
and voting, AC.1 adopted document WP.29/2015/104, Not amended per the session report,
by a vote of 35 in favor, 0 opposed, with 0 abstaining.
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08 Sep 2015
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World Forum
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Formal Documents
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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
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UN R107 includes a provision to prevent a folding seat used by the crew from obstructing the view of the exterior rear-view mirror. In light of the proposed amendment to introduce camera-monitor systems into UN R46 (indirect vision), this proposal would extend the same treatment to CMS used in the place of rear view mirrors.
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WP.29/2015/0104
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WP.29/2015/105
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Proposal for a new Regulation on frontal impact with focus on restraint systems
Document Title: Proposal for a new Regulation on frontal impact with focus on restraint systems
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Document Reference Number: WP.29/2015/105
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Description: Proposal to establish a new UN Regulation on uniform provisions for the approval of passenger cars with regard to their occupant-restraint system performance in the event of a frontal collision (full width rigid barrier test).
Please note: para. 5.2.8.2. should read 5 liters, not 0.5 liters maximum allowable electrolyte spillage.
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Meeting Session: 167th WP.29 session (10-13
Nov 2015)
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Document date: 24 Aug 15 (Posted 08 Sep 15)
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Document status: Adopted
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This document concerns UN Regulation No. 137 | Restraint System in Frontal Impact.
This submission is related to the following document(s):
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Adoption Vote
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With 39 of the 0 Contracting Parties applying UN R137 present
and voting, AC.1 adopted document WP.29/2015/105, Amended para. 69 per the session report,
by a vote of 39 in favor, 0 opposed, with 0 abstaining.
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Meeting Reports
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World Forum for the Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations | Session 167 | 10-13
Nov 2015
69. Agenda item 4.13.1, new Regulation on frontal impact, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2015/105, insert the following amendment to read:
Paragraph 5.2.8.2, amend the term “0.5 litres” to read “5.0 litres”.
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08 Sep 2015
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World Forum
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Formal Documents
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Restraint System in Frontal Impact
Frontal Impact ORS
Uniform provisions concerning the approval of passenger cars in the event of a frontal collision with focus on the restraint system
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Proposal to establish a new UN Regulation on uniform provisions for the approval of passenger cars with regard to their occupant-restraint system performance in the event of a frontal collision (full width rigid barrier test).
<i>Please note: para. 5.2.8.2. should read 5 liters, not 0.5 liters maximum allowable electrolyte spillage.</i>
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WP.29/2015/0105
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WP.29/2015/106
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Proposal for the 01 series of amendments to the new Regulation on frontal impact with focus on restraint systems
Document Title: Proposal for the 01 series of amendments to the new Regulation on frontal impact with focus on restraint systems
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Document Reference Number: WP.29/2015/106
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Description: Proposal to increase the stringency of the Thorax Compression Criterion (ThCC) for the Hybrid III 5th female dummy in the passenger seat to 34 mm under the proposed new regulation to test the performance of occupant restraint systems in the event of a frontal collision. The transition date would be 1 September 2020.
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Meeting Session: 167th WP.29 session (10-13
Nov 2015)
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Document date: 24 Aug 15 (Posted 08 Sep 15)
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Document status: Adopted
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This document concerns UN Regulation No. 137 | Restraint System in Frontal Impact.
This submission is related to the following document(s):
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Adoption Vote
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With 39 of the 0 Contracting Parties applying UN R137 present
and voting, AC.1 adopted document WP.29/2015/106, Not amended per the session report,
by a vote of 39 in favor, 0 opposed, with 0 abstaining.
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08 Sep 2015
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World Forum
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Formal Documents
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Restraint System in Frontal Impact
Frontal Impact ORS
Uniform provisions concerning the approval of passenger cars in the event of a frontal collision with focus on the restraint system
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Proposal to increase the stringency of the Thorax Compression Criterion (ThCC) for the Hybrid III 5th female dummy in the passenger seat to 34 mm under the proposed new regulation to test the performance of occupant restraint systems in the event of a frontal collision. The transition date would be 1 September 2020.
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WP.29/2015/0106
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WP.29/2015/107
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Third progress report of the Informal Working Group on Electric Vehicle Safety
Document Title: Third progress report of the Informal Working Group on Electric Vehicle Safety
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Document Reference Number: WP.29/2015/107
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Meeting Session: 167th WP.29 session (10-13
Nov 2015)
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Document date: 24 Aug 15 (Posted 08 Sep 15)
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This document concerns GTR No. 20 | Electric Vehicle Safety.
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Meeting Reports
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World Forum for the Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations | Session 167 | 10-13
Nov 2015
136. The representative of the United States of America reported on the progress of the work by IWG on EVS (WP.29-167-21). He reminded AC.3 that this mandate was unique since four Contracting Parties to the Agreement have sponsored it. He underlined that the IWG faced difficulties on critical issues and areas where research was still ongoing. He explained that these issues include: (i) battery management system functionality, the water immersion test, the long-term fire resistance test, drop and rotation tests, the toxicity and corrosiveness of vented gas, thermal propagation in battery system, vehicle safety requirement during charging and scope expansion to the heavy duty vehicles. He added that, to complete this work and accomplish the original mandate, IWG had split the work into two phases. He explained that the Group would deliver what had been achieved so far in Phase 1 and would include the outcome of long-term research and future improvement in Phase 2. He finally asked AC.3 to grant extension of the mandate of the IWG until December 2016 to confirm the already scheduled work plan of the IWG which consists of three meetings in 2016 to complete Phase 1.
137. AC.3 endorsed the extension of the mandate and requested the secretariat to distribute WP.29-167-21 with an official symbol at its March 2016 session of AC.3.
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08 Sep 2015
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World Forum
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Formal Documents
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Electric Vehicle Safety
Electric Vehicle Safety
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WP.29/2015/0107
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WP.29/2015/108
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Trilateral White Paper - Improvement in the Implementation of the 1998 Global Agreement
(EU, Japan, and USA)
Document Title: Trilateral White Paper - Improvement in the Implementation of the 1998 Global Agreement
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Document Reference Number: WP.29/2015/108
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Description: The purpose of this paper is to provide a framework through which the delegates to the World Forum for the Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29) and other interested stakeholders can examine the experience with the 1998 Global Agreement and agree on ideas and processes for improvement in its implementation.
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Submitted by: EU, Japan, and USA
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Meeting Session: 167th WP.29 session (10-13
Nov 2015)
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Document date: 24 Aug 15 (Posted 08 Sep 15)
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This document concerns United Nations Agreement | 1998 Global Agreement.
This submission is related to the following document(s):
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Meeting Reports
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World Forum for the Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations | Session 167 | 10-13
Nov 2015
110. The representative of the United States of America recalled the discussion on the trilateral white paper submitted by the representatives of Japan, the United States of America and the EU. He informed AC.3 that the original trilateral paper (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2015/108) had not changed since the June session of AC.3. He added that the comments received on the document were summarized in informal document WP.29-167-24 and that the authors of the trilateral white paper had addressed the comments received. AC.3 started considerations on the responses from the trilateral group to the comments presented in the informal document.
111. The representative of OICA welcomed the responses of the trilateral group to their comments. He suggested that items where mutual agreement existed could be reflected in the final document. He further noted that in practice the 98 Agreement and its UN GTRs do not offer the guarantee that products, complying with the UN GTR, are duly accepted in the markets of Contracting Parties, when the latter have not fully incorporated the UN GTR into their national law, as mandatory or alternative requirement.
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08 Sep 2015
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World Forum
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Formal Documents
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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
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The purpose of this paper is to provide a framework through which the delegates to the World Forum for the Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29) and other interested stakeholders can examine the experience with the 1998 Global Agreement and agree on ideas and processes for improvement in its implementation.
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WP.29/2015/0108
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WP.29/2015/109
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Proposal for Supplement 13 to the original version of Regulation No. 106
Document Title: Proposal for Supplement 13 to the original version of Regulation No. 106
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Document Reference Number: WP.29/2015/109
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Description: Pursuant to the addition of a new speed symbol for forestry tyres, this proposal would add a bonus loads column for A6-rated tyres to Annex 7-Part D. The proposal also corrects the tables concerning “Agricultural implement tyres – Normal section sizes”.
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Meeting Session: 167th WP.29 session (10-13
Nov 2015)
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Document date: 26 Aug 15 (Posted 08 Sep 15)
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Document status: Adopted
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This document concerns UN Regulation No. 106 | Tires for Agricultural Vehicles.
This submission is related to the following document(s):
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Adoption Vote
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With 35 of the 45 Contracting Parties applying UN R106 present
and voting, AC.1 adopted document WP.29/2015/109, Not amended per the session report,
by a vote of 35 in favor, 0 opposed, with 0 abstaining.
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08 Sep 2015
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World Forum
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Formal Documents
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Tires for Agricultural Vehicles
Agricultural Tires
Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Pneumatic Tyres for Agricultural Vehicles and their Trailers
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Pursuant to the addition of a new speed symbol for forestry tyres, this proposal would add a bonus loads column for A6-rated tyres to Annex 7-Part D. The proposal also corrects the tables concerning “Agricultural implement tyres – Normal section sizes”.
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WP.29/2015/0109
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WP.29/2015/110
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Proposal for new Mutual Resolution No. 2 (M.R.2)
Document Title: Proposal for new Mutual Resolution No. 2 (M.R.2)
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Document Reference Number: WP.29/2015/110
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Description: Proposal for a set of uniform terms and definitions to promote consistency across powertrain-related regulations.
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Meeting Session: 167th WP.29 session (10-13
Nov 2015)
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Document date: 25 Aug 15 (Posted 08 Sep 15)
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Document status: Adopted text published
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This document concerns United Nations Agreement | Mutual Resolution No. 2: Vehicle Propulsion System Definitions.
This submission is related to the following document(s):
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Meeting Reports
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World Forum for the Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations | Session 167 | 10-13
Nov 2015
97. The Chair of GRPE presented ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2015/110 on a new Mutual Resolution on vehicle propulsion system definitions. He underlined that the new Mutual Resolution would serve a basis for harmonization of definitions and terminology in all UN GTRs and UN Regulations. He clarified that the proposed M.R.2 would be further developed and could serve as a repository for definitions.
98. WP.29 adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2015/110 without objections or abstentions and passed the proposal to AC.3 for voting.
120. The proposed Mutual Resolution No. 2 (M.R.2) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2015/110) was submitted for consideration and vote, and was adopted on 12 November 2015 by consensus vote of the following Contracting Parties present and voting: Australia, Canada, European Union (voting for Cyprus, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom), India, Japan, Kazakhstan, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, South Africa, Turkey and the United States of America.
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08 Sep 2015
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World Forum
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Formal Documents
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Mutual Resolution No. 2: Vehicle Propulsion System Definitions
MR 2: VPSD
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Proposal for a set of uniform terms and definitions to promote consistency across powertrain-related regulations.
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WP.29/2015/0110
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WP.29/2015/111
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Proposal for amendments to the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles
Document Title: Proposal for amendments to the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles
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Document Reference Number: WP.29/2015/111
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Description: Proposal from GRPE to provide recommendations for the minimum quality of market fuels (i.e. gasoline and diesel) that should be introduced concurrently with the corresponding emissions standards. They complement the motor vehicle and NRMM pollutant emission standards that a country or a region may be considering to introduce.
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Meeting Session: 167th WP.29 session (10-13
Nov 2015)
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Document date: 25 Aug 15 (Posted 02 Sep 15)
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Document status: Adopted text published
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This document concerns United Nations Agreement | Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles.
This submission is related to the following document(s):
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Meeting Reports
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World Forum for the Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations | Session 167 | 10-13
Nov 2015
93. The representative of CONCAWE presented WP.29-167-27 to express the view of the International Petroleum Industry Environmental Conservation Association (IPIECA) and CONCAWE on the proposal to amend R.E.3 on market fuel quality (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2015/111). She stated that these organizations disagreed with the proposal since it included fuel properties not related to the proper functioning or durability of vehicles or after-treatment systems. She questioned whether R.E.3 was the right place for this purpose. She referred to WP.29-167-26 submitted by the African Refiners Association (ARA) which also supporting this position. She requested WP.29 to withdraw ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2015/111 from the agenda and to continue the work at GRPE to reach consensus for a proposal acceptable to all stakeholders.
94. The Chair of GRPE clarified that GRPE had discussed and considered the concerns of CONCAWE and IPIECA at the last June 2015 session. He mentioned that the Contracting Parties to the 1958 Agreement endorsed the proposal and it had been then submitted to the November 2015 session of WP.29 for further consideration. He doubted that further technical discussion would lead to a consensus. The representatives of the Netherlands, Sweden and EU agreed with the Chair of GRPE and supported the vote on the proposal.
95. The representative of CONCAWE reiterated the position of CONCAWE and IPIECA and strongly disagreed with the need to push the proposal forward. She expressed the fear of stakeholders that including this proposal in the framework of the 1958 Agreement would eventually lead to its introduction into the framework of the 1998 Agreement. The Chair of GRPE responded that given the position of Contracting Parties to the 1998 Agreement, he did not expect proposals to amend Special Resolution No. 1 (S.R.1) under the 1998 Agreement.
96. WP.29 adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2015/111 without objections or abstentions as an amendment to R.E.3.
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02 Sep 2015
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World Forum
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Formal Documents
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Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles
Consolidated Resolution RE3
Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3)
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Proposal from GRPE to provide recommendations for the minimum quality of market fuels (i.e. gasoline and diesel) that should be introduced concurrently with the corresponding emissions standards. They complement the motor vehicle and NRMM pollutant emission standards that a country or a region may be considering to introduce.
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WP.29/2015/0111
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WP.29/2015/112
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Draft World Forum programme of work and Biennial Evaluation 2016-2017
Document Title: Draft World Forum programme of work and Biennial Evaluation 2016-2017
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Document Reference Number: WP.29/2015/112
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Meeting Session: 167th WP.29 session (10-13
Nov 2015)
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Document date: 05 Oct 15 (Posted 07 Oct 15)
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Meeting Reports
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World Forum for the Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations | Session 167 | 10-13
Nov 2015
14. The World Forum approved the draft programme of work and biennial evaluation (2016-2017) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2015/112) and asked the secretariat to submit them to the next meeting of the Inland Transport Committee in February 2016. The secretariat presented the confirmed calendar of sessions for the year 2016 (based on WP.29-167-01). The World Forum agreed with the calendar as reproduced in Annex II to this report. The World Forum noted WP.29‑167‑03 on the chairmanships of WP.29.
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07 Oct 2015
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World Forum
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Formal Documents
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WP.29/2015/0112
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WP.29/2015/113
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Revised authorization to develop amendments to UN GTR No. 2 and to develop new GTR and UN Regulations in the area of Environmental and Propulsion unit Performance Requirements
(EU)
Document Title: Revised authorization to develop amendments to UN GTR No. 2 and to develop new GTR and UN Regulations in the area of Environmental and Propulsion unit Performance Requirements
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Document Reference Number: WP.29/2015/113
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Submitted by: EU
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Meeting Session: 167th WP.29 session (10-13
Nov 2015)
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Document date: 02 Oct 15 (Posted 02 Oct 15)
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Document status: Formal WP.29 review
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This document concerns GTR No. 17 | Motorcycle crankcase and evaporative emissions, GTR No. 2 | Motorcycle Emissions and Fuel Consumption, GTR No. 18 | Motorcycle On-Board Diagnostic Systems, and WP.29 Regulatory Project | Durability of L-category Vehicle Pollution Control Devices.
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Meeting Reports
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World Forum for the Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations | Session 167 | 10-13
Nov 2015
123. The representative of the EU, on behalf of the Chair of the IWG on Environmental and Propulsion Performance Requirements (EPPR) for L-category vehicles, summarized the work progress of the group. He noted that progress had been made in two of the three priority subjects identified. He announced that EPPR IWG had submitted ECE/TRANS/GRPE/2016/2 on a new UN GTR on evaporative and crankcase emissions for consideration at the next GRPE session in January 2016. He added that this proposal would be submitted to the June 2016 session of AC.3, if adopted by GRPE in January 2016. He underlined that the IWG was already working on a new UN GTR on On-Board Diagnostics systems (OBD) with the intention to submit a first daft at the next GRPE session. He informed AC.3 that work on revising UN GTR No.2 would be resumed in 2016. He recalled the agreement by AC.3 at its last session with the extension of the mandate of the EPPR IWG until December 2020 as reproduced in ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2015/113.
124. The representative of EU announced that Mr. P. Åsman would step down as Chair of EPPR IWG as of 18 November 2015. He expressed his gratitude to Mr. Åsman for his commitment and excellent work. He informed AC.3 that Mr. A. Perujo from the Joint Research Centre would be the candidate to replace Mr. Åsman.
125. The representative of IMMA expressed her support for the updated mandate and welcomed Mr. Perujo as the new Chair of EPPR IWG. She thanked Mr. Åsman for the excellent work done and assured AC.3 that IMMA would continue to support the work of EPPR IWG. She recalled the priority on two-wheeled vehicles, whereas progressively other vehicles categories could be considered to be included.
126. AC.3 adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2015/113 and requested the secretariat to convert it into an official AC.3 document.
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02 Oct 2015
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World Forum
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Formal Documents
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Motorcycle crankcase and evaporative emissions
Motorcycle Evaporative Emissions
Measurement procedure for two- or three-wheeled light motor vehicle equipped with a combustion engine with regard to the crankcase and evaporative emissions.
Motorcycle Emissions and Fuel Consumption
WMTC
Measurement procedure for two-wheeled motorcycles equipped with a positive or compression ignition engine with regard to the emission of gaseous pollutants, CO2 emissions and fuel consumption
Motorcycle On-Board Diagnostic Systems
L-OBD
Project to establish a Global Technical Regulation and its homologous UN Regulation for motorcycle and moped on-board diagnostic systems.
Durability of L-category Vehicle Pollution Control Devices
L-vehicle Pollution Control Durability
Requirements for Two- and Three-wheeled Light Motor Vehicles with regard to the Durability of the Pollution Control Devices
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WP.29/2015/0113
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WP.29/2015/1117
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Annotated provisional agenda for the 167th WP.29 session
Document Title: Annotated provisional agenda for the 167th WP.29 session
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Document Reference Number: WP.29/2015/1117
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Meeting Session: 167th WP.29 session (10-13
Nov 2015)
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Document date: 17 Aug 15 (Posted 01 Sep 15)
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Meeting Reports
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World Forum for the Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations | Session 167 | 10-13
Nov 2015
5. The provisional annotated agenda for the session (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1117) was adopted with the amendments below:
Addition of agenda items:
2.4 Decade of Action for Road Safety (2011-2020);
4.2.3 Transposition of WLTP into UN Regulations;
18.3b UN GTR No. 6 (Safety glazing).
6. The list of informal documents is reproduced in Annex I to this report.
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01 Sep 2015
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World Forum
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Agenda
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WP.29/2015/1117
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WP.29/343/Rev.23: 10 Nov 15
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Informal update of the Status of the 1958 Agreement as of 10 November 2015
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10 Nov 2015
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World Forum
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Other 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
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WP.29/343/Rev.23: 10 Nov 15
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WP.29/343/Rev.23: 2 Sep 15
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Informal update of the Status of the 1958 Agreement as of 2 September 2015
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04 Sep 2015
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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
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WP.29/343/Rev.23: 2 Sep 15
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