Proposal to correct and clarify the requirements for daytime running lamps (DRL) in conjunction with rear position lamps.

16. The expert from Czechia proposed to clarify the requirements for headlamps and DRL (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2019/5). GRE adopted the proposals and requested the secretariat to submit them to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their November 2019 sessions as draft Supplement 13 to the 06 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48.

Under UN R112, a Class B lighting device that fulfills the requirements for Class A headlamps may be approved. However, UN R74 prohibits the use of Class B devices in this manner. Therefore, this proposal would remove the discrepancy and enable the installation of Class B devices approved under UN R112 as headlamps.

42. The expert from Czechia proposed to clarify the requirements of driving and passing beam headlamps for mopeds (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2018/24). GRE adopted the proposal and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration and vote at their November 2018 sessions as a draft Supplement 10 to the 01 series of amendments to Regulation No. 74.

Proposal to re-insert paragraph 5.11.1.3. with regard to switching between headlamps and DRLs. Although GRE agreed to delete this and related paragraphs during its 77th session (see para. 19 and Annex II of the 77th session report), the Task Force on Headlamp Switching decided upon further review to retain the possibility to switch ON DRLs in conjunction with at least the rear position lamps without the need for the position lamps tell-tale in that case.

24. Due to lack of time, GRE could not consider ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2017/23, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2017/24, GRE-77-25 and GRE-78-05.

27. The expert from Czechia proposed to correct and clarify the requirements for DRLs in conjunction with rear position lamps (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2017/23). GRE invited the Co-Chairs of TF HS to take these proposals into account when preparing a consolidated document.

Proposal to replace the prohibition against the use of reinforced insulation for trolleybus circuits directly connected to the overhead power line with a requirement that such circuits shall be double insulated.

6. The expert from the Czech Republic introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2017/14 to improve the safety requirements for trolleybuses, particularly the double insulation of circuits directly connected to the overhead lines. GRSG adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2017/14 and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 as draft Supplement 7 to the 06 series of amendments, as draft Supplement 6 to the 07 series of amendments and as part (see para. 5) of draft 08 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 107 for consideration at their March 2018 sessions.

Headlamp Switching Task Force working draft based on Czech Republic and Italy proposals

Alternate version of the Headlamp Switching Task Force working draft text based upon Czech Republic and Italy proposals.

Proposal to replace the prohibition against the use of reinforced insulation for trolleybus circuits directly connected to the overhead power line with a requirement that such circuits shall be double insulated.

6. The expert from the Czech Republic introduced GRSG-112-16 to improve the safety requirements for trolleybuses, particularly the double insulation of circuits directly connected to the overhead lines. GRSG welcomed the proposal and agreed to resume consideration of this subject at its next session on the basis of an official document.

The 05 and 06 series of amendments provide for automatic adjustment of lamps based on ambient light conditions. To avoid misuse of the daytime running lamps (DRL), automatic switching between DRL and dipped-beam headlamps is preferable; however, manual switching for specific cases is still necessary. Under the transitional provisions for series 05 of amendments, only automatic switching would be permissible after 30.7.2016 (for new type of categories M1 and N1 vehicles) and after 30.1.2018 (for new type of other categories vehicles). Nonetheless, in the transitional provisions for series 06 of amendments, the same transitional period appears to have been unintentionally omitted. This proposed supplement corrects this mistake in the 06 series by deleting the alternatives to the automatic switching from the 06 series of amendments:

1. deletion of paragraphs 6.2.7.6.2 and 6.2.7.6.3;
2. merging and rewording of paragraphs 6.2.7.5 and 6.2.7.6;
3. consequent editorial adjustment in paragraph 5.11.1.3. and 6.19.7.4. to maintain acceptable the rear position lamps switching possibility allowed by the present text;
4. small editorial changes to better clarify that an automatic switching based on different factors in respect to those prescribed in paragraph 6.2.7.5. (new numbering) are allowed only as supplemental condition;
5. other editorial changes and renumbering for text and numbering coherence.

19. The experts from the Czech Republic, Italy and Japan proposed amendments to the provisions on automatic switching between daytime running lamps (DRL) and headlamps in the 06 series of amendments to Regulation No. 48 (GRE-77-06-Rev.1 and GRE-77-10-Rev.1). The proposals received comments from the expert of the Russian Federation (GRE-77-23 and GRE-77-24). GRE realized that the proposed amendments addressed two different issues: (i) deletion of several subparagraphs that were transitional provisions only for the 05 series of amendments, but were kept by mistake in the 06 series of amendments as well, and (ii) clarification of the requirements for automatic switching from DRL to headlamps. With regard to (i), GRE adopted the proposals for amendments, as contained in Annex II, and requested the secretariat to submit them to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration and vote at their November 2017 sessions. Concerning (ii), GRE agreed to establish a task force to consider this issue in detail. The experts from the Netherlands and OICA volunteered to act as, respectively, Chair and Secretary of the task force.

Proposal to correct the transitional provisions with regard to the application of paragraph 6.2.7.6.1. in the 06 series of amendments in order to align with the 05 series of amendments.

18. The experts form the Czech Republic and OICA proposed to add a new transitional provision for the 06 series of amendments (GRE-74-10). This proposal received comments from the experts from Italy and EC. The experts from France and Germany requested more time to study the proposal. GRE decided to come back to this issue at the next session on the basis of an official document to be prepared by OICA.

Designation of testing services for the new UN Regulations on pedestrian safety, LED light sources, lane departure warning systems, automatic emergency braking systems, and enhanced child restraint systems.

43. The World Forum noted the status of the 1958 Agreement (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/343/Rev.21) at 15 February 2013. From that date, a list of modifications to the original status document would be available in the document: “Related list of modifications of the informal updated version of ECE/TRANS/WP.29/343/Rev.21”. Both documents will be available on the WP.29 website. The World Forum acknowledged the considerable work done by Ms. L. Bachelard in keeping the status document updated, which is important for the well-functioning of the Agreement. WP.29 noted the unilateral application of certain UN Regulations by Canada (WP.29-159-03), as well as the communications concerning Technical Services of the Slovak Republic (WP.29-159-05), of the Czech Republic (WP.29-159-09) and of Belgium (WP.29-159-23). The secretariat reported that the European Union had initiated the process for the application of UN Regulations Nos. 29 and 61 and that the Republic of Korea was in the process of ceasing the application of the UN Regulations in force. As soon as the Office of Legal Affairs (OLA) had issued the corresponding Depositary Notifications, the status of the Agreement document would be updated consequently.

The Czech Republic submitted this proposal to
clarify the provisions on resistance to ageing in the UN R67.

23. The expert from OICA presented GRSG-102-18-Rev.1 superseding ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2012/7 aimed at correcting some erroneous prescriptions in UN Regulation No. 67. For the same purpose, he introduced GRSG-102-19 amending ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2012/8. GRSG adopted both documents, as reproduced in Annex VI to this report, and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their November 2012 sessions, as draft Supplement 11 to the 01 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 67.

The Czech Republic submitted this proposal to
clarify the general test provisions in the Regulation, mainly those on fuel rail.

24. The expert from the Czech Republic introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2012/9 proposing to clarify, in UN Regulation No. 110, the general test provisions on fuel rail. The expert from OICA welcomed the new provisions, but underlined the need to also insert transitional provisions as specified in GRSG-102-21. GRSG adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2012/9, as amended in Annex VII to this report, and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their November 2012 sessions, as a new draft 01 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 110.

Czech Republic defense of its approval of the BEDI inflatable car seat system in response to the CLEPA assertion that such seats fail to meet UN R44 requirements.

27. GRSP adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2011/25 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2011/31, both not amended, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2011/32 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2011/28, both as amended by Annex IV [of the session report], and GRSP-50-14 as reproduced in Annex IV [of the session report]. The secretariat was requested to submit all the proposals to WP.29 and AC.1, for consideration and vote at their June 2012 session as draft Supplement 5 to the 04 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 44.

28. GRSP did not support ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2011/26, that matched the corresponding proposal of amendments to UN Regulation No. 16 (see para. 22 above) and postponed discussions on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2011/27 awaiting a revised wording of paragraph 6.1.5. Finally, the expert from Spain withdrew ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2011/29 and introduced GRSP-50-16, superseding ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2011/30. The secretariat was requested to distribute GRSP-50-16 with an official symbol for consideration at its May 2012 session.

29. The expert from CLEPA introduced GRSP-50-08 on inflatable CRS, to provide information on this system sold in the European market and [his doubtful opinion on its compliance] with UN Regulation No. 44. He showed a video presentation (GRSP-50-25) on the risks (i.e. submarining of CRS occupants) introduced by the system. The expert from the Czech Republic argued (GRSP-50-21) that his administration had been granting successful type approvals to inflatable CRS since 2008. Accordingly, the expert from the Netherlands made a proposal (GRSP-50-33-Rev.1) to prevent different interpretations of the lap belt position during dynamic test of CRS secured by adult safety belts, such as inflatable CRS. GRSP agreed to resume consideration on this subject at its May 2012 session and requested the secretariat to distribute GRSP-50-33-Rev.1 with an official symbol.

30. The expert from CLEPA provided further information to GRSP (GRSP-50-09 and GRSP-50-25) on the so called belt guide device and test results of this system, as a followup of the May 2011 session of GRSP (see ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/49, para. 28). GRSP noted that the Hungarian administration granted a type approval to this device according to Regulation No. 44. However, it was also noted that the device was banned in several countries. The expert from Hungary informed GRSP that his administration had started an action to withdraw the approval but that it was incomplete due to a legal challenge by the manufacturer. The guidance provided in ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1059 (resolving interpretation issues and requirements for the Technical Services in the framework of the 1958 Agreement) was noted and GRSP agreed that it could offer clarity regarding the technical requirements associated with a particular UN Regulation to assist in disputes among technical services of Contracting Parties to the Agreement.

Concerning the belt guide device, GRSP agreed on the principle (GRSP-50-34) that a guide strap was meant as a part of CRS and therefore could not be individually approved as a CRS under UN Regulation No. 44. Moreover, GRSP expressed concerns on the safety of this device. Finally, GRSP agreed to continue discussion on this matter on the basis of information on possible actions taken by competent Type Approval Authority of Contracting Parties to the Agreement on this issue.

58. Agenda item 4.7.3, Regulation No. 67, document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2011/108, Paragraphs 2.20 and 2.21, should be deleted.

Paragraph 17.11.5, correct to read:
“17.11.5. Vehicles with more than one fuel system shall have a fuel selection system.”

Paragraph 17.11.6, should be deleted.

32. The expert from the Czech Republic presented GRSG-101-12 proposing to align the provisions of Regulation No. 110 on fuel rail with those of Regulation No. 67 and GRSG-101-13 aiming at clarifying the provisions of Regulation No. 110 on the bonfire test methodology. GRSG welcomed the proposals and noted a study reservation by Germany on GRSG-101-13. GRSG agreed to resume consideration of this subject at its next session. The secretariat was requested to distribute GRSG-101-12 and GRSG-101-13 with an official symbol.

33. The expert from the Netherlands reported on the outcome of the first meeting of the task force on Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) vehicles (GRSG-101-23). He gave an overview of the group’s activities and announced the intention of the group to develop an amendment to Regulation No. 110. He added that more detailed informal were made available at: http://live.unece.org/trans/main/wp29/wp29wgs/wp29grpe/gfv-lng02.html.

32. The expert from the Czech Republic presented GRSG-101-12 proposing to align the provisions of Regulation No. 110 on fuel rail with those of Regulation No. 67 and GRSG-101-13 aiming at clarifying the provisions of Regulation No. 110 on the bonfire test methodology. GRSG welcomed the proposals and noted a study reservation by Germany on GRSG-101-13. GRSG agreed to resume consideration of this subject at its next session. The secretariat was requested to distribute GRSG-101-12 and GRSG-101-13 with an official symbol.

33. The expert from the Netherlands reported on the outcome of the first meeting of the task force on Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) vehicles (GRSG-101-23). He gave an overview of the group’s activities and announced the intention of the group to develop an amendment to Regulation No. 110. He added that more detailed informal were made available at: http://live.unece.org/trans/main/wp29/wp29wgs/wp29grpe/gfv-lng02.html.

34. The expert from GTB presented ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2011/51 on the simulated rainfall test requirements. The experts from Czech Republic and CLEPA introduced GRE-66-11 amending the scope of Regulation No. 70. GRE adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2011/51 and GRE-66-11, both as reproduced in Annex V, and requested the secretariat to submit them to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their March 2012 session as draft Supplement 8 to the 01 series to Regulation No. 70.

17. Referring to ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2010/29, the expert from OICA announced a new revised proposal including the transitional provisions proposed by the expert from the Czech Republic (GRSP-45-14) at the forty-fifth session of GRSP. The experts from OICA, the Netherlands and EC withdrew ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2010/29, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2010/16 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2010/17 respectively. GRSP agreed to resume discussion of this agenda item on the basis of a revised proposal to be prepared by the expert from OICA.