Revised calendar of meetings following confirmation by the UNOG conference services bureau.

Proposal to harmonize the provisions of UN Rule No. 1 with those of the latest UN Regulations annexed to the 1958 Agreement and the EU vehicle inspection Directives.

Proposal to harmonize the provisions of UN Rule No. 2 with those of the latest UN Regulations annexed to the 1958 Agreement and EU vehicle inspection Directives.

Proposal for an amendment to update global technical regulation (GTR) No. 9 in line with technical progress, notably to provide a test procedure for deployable systems of the outer surface of vehicles to ensure an adequate protection of pedestrians or other vulnerable road users during the accident.

Paper by the WP.29 secretariat to outline possibilities for regulatory provisions covering the performance of automotive systems under conditions other than those tested in the framework of type-approval or self-certification, with TPMS as a case study.

Proposal to introduce provisions to prevent the unintentional opening of rear doors while the vehicle is in motion. The amendment address doors equipped with interior handles that would enable opening from inside the vehicle, including installation of locking systems.

Proposal to introduce provisions to prevent the unintentional opening of rear doors while the vehicle is in motion.

Proposal to introduce: (i) a definition of flexible shoulder adjustment device for height, (ii) provisions for its testing and (iii) to define its strict field of installation for vehicle categories M2 and M3.

Proposal to introduce (i) a definition of flexible shoulder adjustment device for height, (ii) provisions for its testing and (iii) to define its strict field of installation for vehicle categories M2 and M3.

Proposal to limit the use of a booster cushion (booster seat without backrest) with children of a stature greater than 125 cm (i.e., prohibit use of booster cushion for children under 125 cm) and the application for type approval of such CRS only in mass Group III for children of mass from 22 kg to 36 kg and to clarify that a guide strap which constrains the shoulder strap of the adult seat belt in a position to suit the child in a child restraint system cannot be approved as a separate CRS under UN R44.

Proposal to define provisions for “Integral” and “Non-Integral” Enhanced Child Restraint Systems (ECRS). “Integral” refers to systems where the child is restrained only by components which comprise the ECRS (e.g. strap harness, impact shield, etc.), and not by means connected directly to the vehicle (e.g. adult seat belt). “Non-Integral”, then, refers to systems where the child is retained by use of the adult seat belt connected directly to the vehicle. This proposal represents “Phase 1” in the development of UN R129.

Proposal to correct a reference in UN R134, Annex 3, paragraph 3.4. The reference to paragraph 6.2.2.2. was transposed from GTR No. 13; however, it ostensibly refers paragraph 2.2 of Annex 3 in UN R134.

Proposal to align the requirements related to measurement equipment linearity verification in Regulation No. 49 to the provisions in Regulation No. 96.

Proposal to

• align the requirements related to measurement equipment linearity verification with the Regulation No. 96,
• adapt the requirements related to fuel injection malfunction monitoring (On-Board Diagnostic systems) to the current state of technology, and
• correct the documentation requirements for off-cycle emissions.

Proposal to correct the calculation of the coast-down resistance to progress force.

Proposal to correct the calculation of the coast-down resistance to progress force.

Proposal to simplify the communication model of approval under UN Regulation No. 115.

Proposal to clarify that conditioning of a silencing system is necessary only in cases where exhaust gases come into contact with silencer fibrous materials.

Proposal to clarify the test procedure by explicitly excluding first gear where possible from the ASEP control range and to clarify that conditioning of a silencing system is necessary only in cases where exhaust gases come into contact with silencer fibrous materials.

Proposal to clarify that conditioning of a silencing system is necessary only in cases where exhaust gases come into contact with silencer fibrous materials.

Proposal to specify that conditioning of a silencing system is necessary only in cases where exhaust gases come into contact with silencer fibrous materials.

Proposal for corrections to the text and equations.

Proposal to delete provisions for electronic stability and brake-assist systems from UN R13-H as part of their transposition into new stand-alone regulations. This proposal also clarifies the requirements on electromagnetic compatibility via reference to Regulation No. 10.

Proposal to

• amend the tyre dimensional requirements,
• amend the requirements for the load/speed performance test,
• align definitions and content with the other tyre regulations (UN Regulations Nos. 117, 54, 75 etc.),
• include a definition of “manufacturer” extracted from the resolution R.E.3,
• adopt a common definition and use of the terms “Manufacturer’s name”, “Brand name”, “Trademark”, “Trade description” and “Commercial name” and their links, and
• add information in the certificate to enable approval authorities to more easily understand the products the certificate addresses.

Proposal to:

• correct the code 19 rim diameter, amend the tyre dimension requirements,
• modify the marking requirements to replace PSI with kilopascals (“kPa”),
• change the measurement units for drum speed from min-1 to km.h-1 and align the wording in Annex 7, Appendix 1 with the text of the Regulation,
• add new tyre sizes to Annex 5, allow for special tyres that can also be used as snow tyres to be marked with the inscription M+S, M.S, or M&S while remaining in the category of use “special”,
• align definitions and content with the other tyre regulations (UN Regulations Nos. 30, 117, 75 etc.),
• include a definition of “manufacturer” extracted from the resolution “R.E.3”
• adopt a common definition and use of the terms “Manufacturer’s name”, “Brand name”, “Trademark”, “Trade description” and “Commercial name” and their links, and
• add information in the certificate to enable approval authorities to more easily understand the products the certificate addresses.

Proposal to ensure that coupling balls do not block rear lighting and/or registration plates.

Proposal to remove tyre pressure monitoring systems from UN R64 pursuant to establishing a stand-alone regulation and to facilitate the development of the regulation on international whole vehicle type approvals.

Proposal to amend the tyre dimension requirements.

Proposal to include three-wheeled category L vehicles within the scope of ABS testing, to align UN R78 with the provisions for anti-lock braking systems used in other regulations, including specific exemptions for certain off-road vehicles as incorporated in UN Regulation No. 13, and to allow for Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) systems on motorcycles and related vehicles. The proposal also clarifies the limits on the use of any temporary ABS deactivation switch and prohibition against permanent disabling of ABS if fitted on a motorcycle.

Proposal to remove certain design restrictions that impede the application of new technologies, especially related to trailer power steering systems and the use of energy from the towing vehicle, including specification of the connector through which electrical energy is supplied in the proposal. This proposal also replaces references to rear-view mirrors with the term “indirect vision devices” to reflect the addition of camera-monitor systems to UN R46 and clarifies the references to Regulation No. 10 on electromagnetic compatibility requirements.

Proposal to introduce provisions for the approval of replacement brake discs for L-category (motorcycle and related) vehicles, to remove tables specifying general values for replacement discs and drums that are identical to the original, change the maximum permitted thickness variation of discs for medium and heavy vehicles from 0.030 mm to 0.040 mm, and clarify the text in order to avoid additional administrative and financial costs to the applicant due to misinterpretation of the intent of the text.

Proposal to align UN R106 with international standards (ETRTO, T&RA and ISO 4351-2 table 2) with regard to Improved Flexion (IF) tyres and Very high Flexion (VF) tyres to add load indexes to the table in the Annex 4 to keep up with the technical evolution of tyres. This proposal also clarifies the application of EC Regulation 167/2013 which refers to UN R106.

Proposal to:
a) Align definitions and content with the other tyre regulations (UN Regulations Nos. 30, 54, 75 etc.);
b) Include a definition of “manufacturer” extracted from the resolution “R.E.3”;
c) Adopt a common definition and use of the terms “Manufacturer’s name”, “Brand name”, “Trademark”, “Trade description” and “Commercial name” and their links; and
d) Add information in the certificate to enable approval authorities to more easily understand the products the certificate addresses.

Proposal for a new UN Regulation based upon brake-assist system provisions extracted from UN R13-H in order to facilitate work on the international whole vehicle type approval system.

Proposal for a new UN Regulation comprised of provisions concerning electronic stability control systems extracted from UN R13-H in order to facilitate work on the international whole vehicle type approval system.

Proposal for a new UN Regulation on tire installation for use within the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval system.

Proposal for a Special Resolution to provide a framework within which the representatives of the World Forum for the Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29) and other interested stakeholders can work to improve the implementation of the 1998 Global Agreement.

Technical report on the development of draft global technical regulation on the measurement procedure for two- or three-wheeled motor vehicles equipped with a combustion engine with regard to the crankcase and evaporative emissions

Proposed amendment to complete the Phase 1 development of the light vehicle emissions GTR. This amendment addresses:

• Conventional ICE vehicles
  • Normalisation methods and speed trace index;
  • Number of tests;
  • Wind tunnel as alternative method for road load determination;
  • Road load matrix family;
  • Interpolation family and road load family concept;
  • On-board anemometry and wind speed conditions;
  • Alternative vehicle warm-up procedure; and
  • Calculation and interpolation of fuel consumption.
• Electrified Vehicles
  • Fuel cell vehicle test procedure;
  • Shortened test procedure for PEV range test;
  • Phase-specific CO2 (fuel consumption) for Off-Vehicle Charging Hybrid Electric Vehicles (OVC-HEVs);
  • End of EV range criteria;
  • Interpolation approach for OVC-HEVs and PEVs;
  • Utility factors; and
  • Predominant mode / mode selection.
• Alternative pollutants
  • Measurement method for ammonia, ethanol, formaldehyde and acetaldehyde.
• Development of Harmonized Cycle (DHC)
  • Further downscaling in Wide Open Throttle (WOT) operation; and
  • Gear shifting.

Detailed report on the decisions and rationale involved in the development of the amendment to complete the Phase 1 development of the global technical regulation on light vehicle emissions.

Proposal of Amendment 1 to UN GTR No. 16 to include new provisions on wet grip performance, rolling resistance, and qualification of tires for use in severe snow conditions for passenger cars and light trucks/commercial vehicles. The amendment also reflects recent changes adopted in US Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (tire strength and tubeless tire bead unseating resistance) and UN Regulations Nos. 30 and 54.

Proposal for the explanatory report detailing the decisions and rationale involved in the development of Amendment 1 to the GTR on passenger and light truck/commercial vehicle tires.

Request for authorization to develop an amendment to GTR No. 1 to ensure adequate protection against accidental opening of the back door while the vehicle is in motion.

Proposal to begin work on the second phase development of the light vehicle emissions GTR, covering:

• Remaining items from the original authorization (WP.29/AC.3/26)
• Open issues remaining under Phase 1b
• Durability of internal combustion engine vehicles and electric vehicles
• Evaporative emissions
• Low ambient temperature emissions
• Test procedure for the determination of additional CO2 emissions and fuel consumption from mobile air conditioning systems
• On-board diagnostics requirements
• Development of criteria for ex-post assessing of road load parameters (document WLTP-12-29-rev1e), and
• “Other items” as may arise.

Proposal to align the requirements of UN R113 with those adopted in Regulations Nos. 98, 112 and 123 relating to movement of the cut-off line after heat test and to correct an error in the provisions on the use of LED modules.

Addition of agenda items concerning a proposal for Supplement 6 to the 01 series of amendments to Regulation No. 113 a proposal for Special Resolution No. 2 (S.R.2) on a framework to improve the effectiveness of the 1998 Agreement.

Informal updated version as of 14 June 2016 (Track changes version)