Proposal to clarify the definition of “Option” as used within Global Technical Regulations and to introduce the concept of “Alternative”. In principle, the proposal seeks to distinguish between protocols for the same requirement that allow divergent compliance thresholds (e.g., differing stringency) and those that provide equivalent assessment of performance through different means. “Option” would refer to the former while “Alternative” would refer to the latter. In the case of one or more options, the proposal would require Contracting Parties to work towards the elimination of the divergent performance requirements.

Proposal from the PTI informal group to amend document WP.29/2017/134 to include liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) vehicles to the scope of the proposal for a new vehicle inspection regulation covering CNG and LNG-fueled vehicles.

As the UNECE at the moment is still not in the position for financing DETA, Germany offers to host DETA and bear the one-time license, ramp-up, and annual running costs beginning second quarter 2018 until 2021 subject to certain conditions.

Proposal concerning extensions of type approvals granted under Revision 2 of the 1958 Agreement following the entry into force of Revision 3. The proposal would specify terms as of the adoption by AC.1 (in lieu of the current proposal to specify terms for Supplements as of their entry into force).

Presentation by the Russian Federal Agency on Technical Regulation and Metrology on Order No. 453 of 7 March 2017 towards the implementation of Revision 3 to the 1958 Agreement, including on the designation of technical services.

French-language presentation on the vehicle homologation and inspection systems of Morocco.

Status of the EU-sponsored program to support a Mediterranean regional transport action plan covering Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Occupied Palestinian Territory, Syria, and Tunisia.