Draft General Guidelines for United Nations regulatory procedures and transitional provisions in UN Regulations
Reference Number: WP.29/2017/107
Proposal from the IWVTA informal group to supersede the current guidelines for regulatory procedures and transitional provisions for UN Regulations (document WP.29/1044 and its Revision 1) with updated general guidelines for establishing or amending UN Regulations, including for the definition of scope, administrative and transitional provisions, use of alternative requirements, and cross-referencing with other regulations. This proposal aims to
Streamline future work without superseding provisions of the 1958 Agreement and the existing UN Regulations,
Clarify rulemaking procedures pursuant to Revision 3 of the 1958 Agreement, and
Ensure “good regulatory practice” through clarifications to avoid divergence between the interpretation of Revision 3 and the application to UN Regulations.
Draft UN Regulation No. 0 on uniform provisions concerning the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval
Reference Number: WP.29/2017/108
Proposal submitted by the informal working group on the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval for the establishment of UN Regulation No. 0 regarding the approval of whole vehicles within the framework of the 1958 Agreement. The regulations would establish an International Whole Vehicle Type Approval (IWVTA) scheme whereby Contracting Parties adhering to the Regulation may issue approvals to either a limited level (L-IWVTA) or to a wider range of technical topics included in the universal level (U-IWVTA). Contracting Parties are able to apply the limited or universal IWVTA depending upon the national situation.
The Universal-IWVTA (U-IWVTA) provides a greater level of certainty for vehicle manufacturers and Contracting Parties applying this UN Regulation, as the approval has to be accepted without further assessment of the technical items covered by the U-IWVTA issued. Contracting Parties applying this UN Regulation are not obliged to accept approvals to the limited level (L-IWVTA) but may do so at their choice. However, they have also to accept approvals issued pursuant to U-IWVTA.
The UN Regulation includes the administrative obligations of the IWVTA scheme. It does not establish separate technical requirements but instead refers to the provisions of the separate UN Regulations.
This proposal (WP.29/2017/108) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-nine Contracting Parties to the 1958 Agreement were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-eight voted in favor with zero against and one abstaining.
Proposal for Supplement 10 to the 06 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48
Reference Number: WP.29/2017/110
Proposal to delete transitional provision subparagraphs that only apply to the 05 series of amendments to UN R48, but were erroneously kept in the 06 series of amendments.
This proposal (WP.29/2017/110), as amended by para. 67, was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-four Contracting Parties out of the 45 applying UN R48 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-four voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
Proposal for Supplement 6 to the 01 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 43
Reference Number: WP.29/2017/111
Proposal to align the headform test with the deceleration measurement and the test of resistance to abrasion with ISO 15082:2016-11, including changes to the test details, correction of the headform calibration values, and the introduction of abrasion reference materials. The latter is combined with an abrasive-wheel qualification and a correction calculation (for plastic materials only).
The proposal also amends Figure 2a of Annex 21 to better reflect the meaning of paragraph 2.4.2.2. of Annex 21, mainly to clarify the lateral limits of any opaque obscuration in this area.
This proposal (WP.29/2017/111) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-five Contracting Parties out of the 47 applying UN R43 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-five voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
Proposal for Corrigendum 6 to Revision 3 of UN Regulation No. 43
Reference Number: WP.29/2017/112
Proposal for editorial corrections to align the definition on plastic glazing between the original English version and the French translation as well as of the communication annex on principal/secondary characteristics for laminated-glass windscreens.
This proposal (WP.29/2017/112) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-five Contracting Parties out of the 47 applying UN R43 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-five voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
Proposal for Supplement 5 to the 04 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 46
Reference Number: WP.29/2017/113
Proposal to correct paragraph 16.1.3.1. as follows: “The minimum and the average magnification factors of the CMS, in both horizontal and vertical directions shall not be lower than the minimum average magnification factors indicated below.” The latter reference to “minimum average” should be deleted since the subsequent text provides the required minimum and average magnification factors.
The proposal also corrects the cross-reference in paragraph 6.3.3.2. where “the test shall satisfy the conditions laid down in paragraph 6.1.3. of this Regulation” should refer to paragraph 6.1.1.3. and aligns the communication form with with the scope of the Regulation regarding vehicle categories (adding category L).
This proposal (WP.29/2017/113) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-four Contracting Parties out of the 45 applying UN R46 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-four voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
Proposal for Supplement 7 to the 01 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 110
Reference Number: WP.29/2017/114
Proposal to correct the definition of “manual valve”, including deletion of the phrase “rigidly fixed to the cylinder or tank”. The definition of the manual valve as part of the accessories fitted to the container or tank (para. 4.16.) is different from the definition specified in paragraph 4.22. The proposed editorial change aims at clarifying the text of these definitions.
This proposal (WP.29/2017/114) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-five Contracting Parties out of the 48 applying UN R110 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-five voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
Proposal for Supplement 1 to the 02 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 110
Reference Number: WP.29/2017/115
Proposal to correct the definition of “manual valve”, including deletion of the phrase “rigidly fixed to the cylinder or tank”. The definition of the manual valve as part of the accessories fitted to the container or tank (para. 4.16.) is different from the definition specified in paragraph 4.22. The proposed editorial change aims at clarifying the text of these definitions.
The proposal also introduces provisions for cargo-compartment refrigeration systems connected to the compressed natural gas (CNG) and/or liquefied natural gas (LNG) system(s).
This proposal (WP.29/2017/115) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-five Contracting Parties out of the 48 applying UN R110 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-five voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
Proposal for Supplement 2 to the 01 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 121
Reference Number: WP.29/2017/116
Proposal to add a telltale and symbols for “Accident Emergency Call System (AECS)” and to align UN R121 with the 07 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 16:
the term “seat belt” is replaced by “safety belt”,
the symbol for safety belt, defined in item 21 of Table 1 in the Regulation, may be displayed in different colours to convey different meanings. Therefore, the existing footnote 18 has been added to item 21, and
this symbol may be replaced by different symbols for seats other than those of the front row. Therefore, a new footnote 22 is added to item 21.
In addition, paragraph 5.1.5. is modified and paragraph 5.1.7. introduced to take into consideration the content of GRSP/59, page 24, regarding paragraphs 8.4.3.2.1. and 8.4.4. on safety-belt reminders for occupants of rear seat row(s). This proposal does not change any of the technical requirements of UN R121.
This proposal (WP.29/2017/116), as corrected by its Corr.1, was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-seven Contracting Parties out of the 51 applying UN R121 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-seven voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
Proposal for Supplement 2 to the 01 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 121
Reference Number: WP.29/2017/116/Corr.1
Proposal from the WP.29 Secretariat for additional corrections to the table of tell-tales, concerning items 31 (Combustion
pre-heat; engine start aid) and 32 (Choke (cold starting device)).
This proposal (WP.29/2017/116/Corr.1) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-seven Contracting Parties out of the 51 applying UN R121 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-seven voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
Proposal for Corrigendum 1 to Revision 4 of UN Regulation No. 43
Reference Number: WP.29/2017/117
Proposal for editorial corrections to align the definition on plastic glazing between the original English version and the French translation as well as of the communication annex on principal/secondary characteristics for laminated-glass windscreens.
This proposal (WP.29/2017/117) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-five Contracting Parties out of the 47 applying UN R43 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-five voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
Proposal for Supplement 5 to the 04 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 12
Reference Number: WP.29/2017/118
Proposal to enable approval testing under UN R137 as an alternative to UN R12 in order to avoid redundant testing requirements. The proposal adds references to the steering gear provisions of UN R137 (full width frontal impact) as a compliance alternative in parallel to the current references similarly allowing compliance via provisions in UN R94 (offset deformable barrier frontal impact).
This proposal (WP.29/2017/118) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-four Contracting Parties out of the 43 applying UN R12 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-four voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
Draft programme of work and Biennial Evaluation 2018-2019
Reference Number: WP.29/2017/119
In accordance with the decision of the UNECE Inland Transport Committee to review its programme of work every two years, the next review being 2018, the World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29) is requested to review and adopt its programme of work for 2018–2019 as well as the relevant parameters allowing for its biennial evaluation.
Proposal for Supplement 10 to the 06 series of amendments and Supplement 2 to the 07 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 16
Reference Number: WP.29/2017/120
For the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval, a UN Regulation is split in two regulations, UN Regulation No. 14-08 series of amendments including only adult safety belt anchorages and a new regulation UN Regulation No. [XX] will include all requirements for child restraint anchorages. Accordingly, this proposal would update the references to UN Regulation No. 14 in UN Regulation No. 16 in order to recognize child restraint system anchorages installed on the vehicle and approved under the new regulation.
This proposal (WP.29/2017/120) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-four Contracting Parties out of the 46 applying UN R16 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-four voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
This proposal (WP.29/2017/121) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-five Contracting Parties out of the 47 applying UN R17 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-five voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
Proposal for Supplement 4 to the 08 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 17
Reference Number: WP.29/2017/122
Proposal to clarify the testing of seats with and without head restraints. This proposal would allow alternatives at the request of the manufacturer by clarifying that under testing of a bench seat with three seating positions and two head restraints, a moment of 3 × 373Nm shall be applied to the back of seats and of 2 × 373Nm to the head restraints:
If the manufacturer wants to comply with the test requirements of paragraph 6.2. (strength of the seat-back), by the test of head restraint performance of paragraph 6.4., they choose to apply 53 daNm to each seat back without head restraint and 89 daN to each head restraint. In this case only one test shall be performed.
If the manufacturer chooses not to apply 53 daNm, during the test of paragraph 6.4., the seat back strength test of paragraph 6.2. has to be performed in addition to the test of paragraph 6.4.
This proposal (WP.29/2017/122) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-five Contracting Parties out of the 47 applying UN R17 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-five voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
Proposal for Supplement 13 to the 04 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 44
Reference Number: WP.29/2017/123
Proposal to amend UN R44 in line with the proposal to amend UN R14 in order to separate child restraint provisions (including ISOFIX anchorage provisions) into a new UN Regulation. The ISOFIX amendment to UN R14 has been introduced to facilitate the establishment of the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval (IWVTA) regulation by limiting the scope of UN R14 to adult safety belts.
This proposal (WP.29/2017/123) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-three Contracting Parties out of the 43 applying UN R44 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-three voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
Proposal for Supplement 6 to UN Regulation No. 129
Reference Number: WP.29/2017/124
In order to facilitate the establishment of an International Whole Vehicle Type Approval, provisions concerning requirements for child restraint systems are being extracted from UN R14 into a new regulation. Therefore, this proposal would update the references to UN R14 in UN R129 to enable recognition of anchorage approvals under the adult safety belt regulation (UN R14 as amended) and the new child restraint anchorage regulation.
This proposal (WP.29/2017/124) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-seven Contracting Parties out of the 52 applying UN R129 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-seven voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
Proposal for Supplement 3 to the 01 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 129
Reference Number: WP.29/2017/125
Proposal to amend UN R129 in line with the proposal to amend UN R14 (document GRSP/2017/8) in order to separate child restraint provisions (including ISOFIX anchorage provisions) into a new UN Regulation. The ISOFIX amendment to UN R14 has been introduced to facilitate the establishment of the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval (IWVTA) regulation by limiting the scope of UN R14 to adult safety belts.
The proposal also incorporates amendments developed by the CRS informal working group to enable the type approval of integral and non-integral Enhanced Child Restraint Systems equipped with an impact shield.
Lastly, the proposal would introduce a provision prohibiting the use of the Unique Identifier allowed under the Revision 3 of the 1958 Agreement as an alternative to the current approval mark. In the case of child restraint systems, the approval mark contains important information for users.
This proposal (WP.29/2017/125) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-seven Contracting Parties out of the 52 applying UN R129 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-seven voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
Proposal for Supplement 2 to the 02 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 129
Reference Number: WP.29/2017/126
Proposal to amend UN R129 in line with the proposal to amend UN R14 (document GRSP/2017/8) in order to separate child restraint provisions (including ISOFIX anchorage provisions) into a new UN Regulation. The ISOFIX amendment to UN R14 has been introduced to facilitate the establishment of the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval (IWVTA) regulation by limiting the scope of UN R14 to adult safety belts.
The proposal also incorporates amendments developed by the CRS informal group to enable the type approval of integral and non-integral Enhanced Child Restraint Systems equipped with an impact shield.
Lastly, the proposal introduces a provision to prohibit use of the Unique Identifier allowed under Revision 3 of the 1958 Agreement as an alternative to the current approval mark. In the case of child restraint systems, the approval mark contains important information for users.
This proposal (WP.29/2017/126) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-seven Contracting Parties out of the 52 applying UN R129 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-seven voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
This proposal (WP.29/2017/127) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-eight Contracting Parties out of the 53 applying UN R134 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-eight voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
Proposal for 08 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 14
Reference Number: WP.29/2017/128
Proposal to transfer all ISOFIX requirements from UN R14 into a new UN Regulation. Within the context of the international whole vehicle type approval program, the removal of these CRS anchorage provisions would align UN R14 with its Australian Design Rule counterpart and enable Australia to apply the revised UN R14 narrowed down to adult seat-belt anchorages only.
This proposal (WP.29/2017/128) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-five Contracting Parties out of the 47 applying UN R14 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-five voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
This proposal (WP.29/2017/129) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-three Contracting Parties out of the 44 applying UN R49 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-three voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
Proposal for Supplement 5 to the 06 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 49
Reference Number: WP.29/2017/130
Proposal to introduce provisions to align UN R49 with recently introduced stage D EU legislation in order enable manufacturers to continue to utilize the provisions in paragraph 4 of Annex 9A to approve light commercial vehicles with a light duty OBD architecture under this regulation. This proposal incorporates all of the provisions of the latest amendment to EU legislation. As stage D is unrelated to OBD, the proposal is to make stage C and all subsequent stages equivalent to EOBD 6-2. The proposal corrects
the constants for equation (34) to calculate exhaust mass flow using carbon balance method,
the constants used for CVS verification,
the formula for regression analysis according to Annex 4, Appendix 3, and
the rise time (to 3.5 s from 2.5 s) for the PEM analyzers under paragraph A.2.2.1. of the 06 series.
This proposal (WP.29/2017/130) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-three Contracting Parties out of the 44 applying UN R49 were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-three voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
This proposal (WP.29/2017/132) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-eight Contracting Parties to the 1958 Agreement were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-seven voted in favor with one against and zero abstaining.
Proposal for a new UN Regulation No. XXX on ISOFIX anchorage systems, ISOFIX top tether anchorages and i-Size seating positions
Reference Number: WP.29/2017/133
Proposal to consolidate provisions concerning ISOFIX anchorages systems, ISOFIX top tether anchorages and i-Size seating positions removed from Regulation No. 14 in a new regulation. This change removes obstacles to the inclusion of UN R14 into Annex 4 of the future UN Regulation No. 0 of the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval (IWVTA).
This proposal (WP.29/2017/133) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-eight Contracting Parties to the 1958 Agreement were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-seven voted in favor with zero against and one abstaining.
Proposal for a new UN Rule [No. 3] on Periodical Technical Inspections of motor vehicles using natural gas in their propulsion system
Reference Number: WP.29/2017/134
Proposal for a new UN Rule [No. 3] on Periodical Technical Inspections of motor vehicles using Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and/or Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) in their propulsion system
Proposals for amendments to the Rules of Procedure of the World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations
Reference Number: WP.29/2017/137
Proposal, pursuant to discussions among the Contracting Parties to the various WP.29 agreements, to facilitate contributions to Forum activities from participants, such as observers, that do not have ECOSOC consultative status. The proposal would permit direct application to the Forum (WP.29/AC.2) for authorization to participate in a consultative capacity.
clarify phase, cycle and vehicle class terminology to enable interpolation between different levels of downscaling, cycle classes and speed caps (resulting in modifications to WLTC cycle phases and time/speed tables),
improve the gear shifting procedures, including changes to gear selection and shift point determination for vehicles equipped with manual transmissions,
define the possible and permissible combinations of test vehicle selection and family requirements,
define the calculation of the average test mass during road load determination,
Technical report on the development of Amendment 3 to UN GTR No.15 (WLTP)
Reference Number: WP.29/2017/141
Report on the development of Amendment 3 to GTR 15 on light vehicle emissions. The amendment aims to:
clarify phase, cycle and vehicle class terminology to enable interpolation between different levels of downscaling, cycle classes and speed caps (resulting in modifications to WLTC cycle phases and time/speed tables),
improve the gear shifting procedures, including changes to gear selection and shift point determination for vehicles equipped with manual transmissions,
define the possible and permissible combinations of test vehicle selection and family requirements,
define the calculation of the average test mass during road load determination,
Proposal to correct the scope of the GTR to align with Part A of the GTR, UN R43, and regional/national interpretations and to align the impact test procedure description with that of UN R43 and ISO 3537. The scope is amended to add “panes or as partitioning” while deleting the wording “use of double windows panes, each pane is considered a separate item of glazing panes”. The impact test procedure is clarified to define the point of impact with reference to the test piece (not the current “supported area”) and within 25 mm of its geometric centre and 50 mm of its centre.
Request for authorization to develop Phase 2 of the UN GTR on Electric Vehicle Safety
Reference Number: WP.29/2017/143
Proposal for the second phase development of the GTR on electric vehicle safety, including
Water immersion test
Long duration fire resistance test;
Rechargeable Electrical Energy Storage System (REESS) rotation tests
REESS vibration profile
Flammability, toxicity and corrosiveness of vented gas (i.e. quantification of venting for tests addressing safety of REESS post-crash, potential risk of “toxic gases” from non-aqueous electrolyte)
Thermal propagation and methods of initiation in battery system
Post-crash REESS safety assessment and stabilization procedures
Light electric vehicles (e.g. categories L6 and L7, low speed vehicles)
Protection during Alternating Current and Direct Current charging and feeding process
Overcurrent requirements plus tests (component based).
Proposal for the Definitions of Automated Driving under WP.29 and the General Principles for developing a UN Regulation on automated vehicles
Reference Number: WP.29/2017/145
Advance copy of the guidance developed for regulators when considering legal requirements for automated driving systems. This proposal contains tentative provisions still under discussion pending the November sessions of WP.29 and the informal group on ITS/Automated Driving.