Proposal to delineate the scope of UN R79 vis-à-vis the draft new UN Regulation on Driver Control Assistance Systems (DCAS).

Proposal to clarify the need to apply, when relevant, the Type IIA test in Annex 15 for alternative brake lining purposes (e.g., in the case of vehicles with regenerative braking for Type IIA endurance test purposes to use the friction brake as an alternative to the regular endurance brake).

Proposal to introduce provisions for identification of buses and trucks equipped with an electric drivetrain consistent with existing regulated identification for Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG), Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) and Compressed Hydrogen (H2) fueled trucks and buses.

Proposal to introduce provisions for the specifications and calibration procedure of the 3-D “H”-point machine and the procedure for determining the “H”-point and the actual torso angle for seating positions in motor vehicles, to be used in all referenced UN Regulations and GTR.

Small group (France, Netherlands, ETRTO, BIPAVER) proposal to restructure retreaded tyre requirements and regulations.

Small group proposal to split retreaded tyre requirements into a new UN Regulation.

Proposal from a small group effort for uniform provisions concerning the approval of pre-cured tread materials which are used for producing retreaded tyres or the approval of retreaded tyres produced by using mould cure process with regard to their snow performance.

Proposal to clarify the need to have a support device for centre axle trailers, independent of the type of coupling device.

This document summarises the reviews conducted by the GR working parties on the fitness for ADS of UN Regulations and GTR for application to ADS vehicles. This document represents the current opinions of the experts at the time of submission, and the recommendations contained inside may evolve significantly during the next steps of the process of reviewing and amending Regulations.

Proposal to clarify the application of UN R10 on electromagnetic compatibility requirements to ALKS.

The text reproduced prepared by the Ad Hoc Group on Child Restraint Systems to introduce definitions, requirements and a test procedure for lower tether anchorages.

16. The expert from the Netherlands presented the status report of the Ad Hoc Group on CRS (GRSP-73-15) as an introduction to GRSP-73-16-Rev.2 (superseding ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2023/9), which allows the use of Lower Tether Anchorages (LTA) as anti-rotation devices. He added that the proposal would not mandate the use of LTA, but would ensure that use be unambiguous, and that users be informed correctly. He also explained that the proposal would be accompanied by parallel proposals to UN Regulations Nos. 129 and 145. The expert from OICA introduced GRSP-73-24 to provide consistency on transitional provisions with other proposals of amendments to the UN Regulation. GRSP adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2023/9, as amended by annex III to the session report. GRSP requested the secretariat to submit the proposal as the draft 09 Series of Amendments to UN Regulation No. 16 for consideration and vote at the November 2023 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1.

The text prepared by the Ad Hoc Group on CRS, aiming to introduce definitions, requirements and a test procedure for lower tether anchorages.

33. As per paragraph 16, the expert from the Netherlands on behalf of the Ad Hoc Group on CRS introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2023/13 and GRSP-73-18-Rev.2 on allowing the use of LTA. GRSP noted that the additional sentence in paragraph 6.6.4.1.2.1., that clarifies how ISOFIX ECRS should be dynamically tested, was removed from GRSP-73-18-Rev.2. This would allow the new 04 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 129 proposed in GRSP-73-18-Rev.2 to focus on provisions for Enhanced Child Restraint Systems (ECRS) with lower tethers. GRSP agreed with the principle of the sentence on ISOFIX ECRS, to clarify that an ISOFIX ECRS that relies on the vehicle seat as the sole anti-rotation device must be dynamically tested on each vehicle body shell specified on the CRS fitting list. However, GRSP noted that another amendment of paragraph 6.6.4.1.2. had been proposed by the expert from CLEPA in GRSP-73-42, and so agreed to resume discussion at its December 2023 session. GRSP also adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2023/13 as amended by annex VIII to the session report. The secretariat was requested to submit the proposal as draft 04 Series of Amendments to UN Regulation No. 129 to the November 2023 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1. The secretariat was also requested to distribute GRSP-73-42 with an official symbol at its next session. GRSP requested its experts to provide comments on GRSP-73-42 to the expert from CLEPA.

The text prepared by the Ad Hoc Group on Child Restraint Systems, aiming to introduce definitions, requirements and a test procedure for lower tether anchorages.

43. As per paragraphs 16 and 33, the expert from the Netherlands on behalf of the Ad Hoc Group on CRS introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2023/12 and GRSP-73-19-Rev.2, to allow use of LTA. GRSP adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2023/12 as amended by annex XI to the session report. The secretariat was requested to submit the proposal as draft 01 Series of Amendments to UN Regulation No. 145, for consideration and vote at the November 2023 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1.

The proposed amendment does not intend to change the requirements nor the level of stringency. The footnote to paragraph 3.2.2. is added to further clarify the definition of the use of a one belt route. In its current state, the text apparently has been interpreted as to allow the use of a single belt route for each application that an Enhanced Child Restraint System (ECRS) would offer. That way, one belt route for a rearward facing ECRS (integral) and a second belt route for a forward facing (non- integral) ECRS has been introduced, making a combination of C and E.

34. The expert from the Netherlands, on behalf of the Technical Services Group, introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2023/11 and GRSP-73-14-Rev.1 amending it, to clarify the single belt route principle in paragraph 3.2.2. of the UN Regulation. GRSP adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2023/11 as amended by annex VIII to the session report, and requested the secretariat to submit it as draft Supplement 10 to the 03 Series of Amendments and as part of (paragraph 33) the draft 04 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 129 for consideration and vote at the November 2023 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1.

16. The expert from the Netherlands presented the status report of the Ad Hoc Group on CRS (GRSP-73-15) as an introduction to GRSP-73-16-Rev.2 (superseding ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2023/9), which allows the use of Lower Tether Anchorages (LTA) as anti-rotation devices. He added that the proposal would not mandate the use of LTA, but would ensure that use be unambiguous, and that users be informed correctly. He also explained that the proposal would be accompanied by parallel proposals to UN Regulations Nos. 129 and 145. The expert from OICA introduced GRSP-73-24 to provide consistency on transitional provisions with other proposals of amendments to the UN Regulation. GRSP adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2023/9, as amended by annex III to the session report. GRSP requested the secretariat to submit the proposal as the draft 09 Series of Amendments to UN Regulation No. 16 for consideration and vote at the November 2023 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1.

The proposal aimed to an identification of buses and trucks equipped with an electric drivetrain which is consistent with existing regulated identification for Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG), Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) and Compressed Hydrogen (H2) fuelled trucks and buses.

26. GRSP considered GRSP-73-17, (superseding ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2023/10) by the expert from the Netherlands, aimed at identifying HDV equipped with an electric drivetrain. He added that the proposal of additional labelling would help emergency services to determine how to approach these vehicles in case of a fire. The expert from Japan agreed in principle with the proposal. He also introduced GRSP-73-49 to supplement it with the labelling of hydrogen- and fuel-cell vehicles, consistent with UN Regulation No. 134. The expert from the United Kingdom questioned the proposed colours of the labelling, which could conflict with those required by the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic and in national legislations. The expert from the Russian Federation presented GRSP-73-47 that introduced a proposal (GRSP-73-02) to extend the identification of vehicles to categories M and N with an electric drivetrain. He also informed GRSP that the lack of internet accessibility in numerous areas on the territory of his country would not allow viable solutions such as apps to identify electric vehicles. He added that for vehicles immersed in water (e.g. fallen from a bridge), quick response code reading (QR) would not be applicable. The expert from OICA, argued that buses already had numerous labelling and that electric vehicles with a labelling as such would come across as dangerous, creating excessive alarm for the public. The expert from the Netherland, clarified that passenger vehicles (M1) and light duty vehicles were not a priority for labels because they were covered by the Euro New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP). He added that few HDV were electric-power trained, and needed to be identified for emergency services.

27. GRSP agreed to resume discussion at its December 2023 session and invited concerned parties to liaise with the expert from the Netherlands to develop a comprehensive proposal of all point views (including ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2023/10, GRSP-73-17 and GRSP-73-49). The expert from the Russian Federation withdrew GRSP-73-02 and announced a new proposal for the next session.