Document considering the possibility to change the philosophy of the Agreement and to become an Agreement with a set of harmonized technical prescriptions for vehicles in use, derived from those of the Agreements on the construction of vehicles (1958 and 1998 Agreements).

Russia prepared this revision to the draft Statement of Rationale (following the 16 September 2011 meeting) to clarify its proposal for a global tire marking, addressing concerns expressed by NHTSA on the use of plant codes.

Russia submitted this proposal to address concerns over uniformity in the concepts of
“vehicle type concerning noise”, terms “noise” and “sound” and a structure for presenting the provisions.

Russia proposes changes to the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3) concerning specifications of category G for road tractors, formulation of requirements on noise; measurement of vehicle internal noise, and recommended permissible levels of vehicle internal noise.

The Russian Federation proposes to introduce a “global tire marking” within the framework of the 1958 Agreement pursuant to the provisions of the Tire GTR. Russia intends this to encourage harmonization in the national applications of the GTR while enabling mutual recognition of approvals.

Russian submission reviewing the supplements to UN R13-H, their transtional provisions and lead times before entry into force.

Scans with notations of the new and previous periodic technical inspection certificates used in the Russian Federation.

Proposal from Russia to delete the phrase “with separate driver’s cab” from the scope of UN R29 in order to affirm that the regulation applies to all N1 and N2 category vehicles.

Revised proposal from Russia to delete the phrase “with separate driver’s cab” from the scope of UN R29 in order to affirm that the regulation applies to all N1 and N2 category vehicles.

Proposal from the Russian Federation to provide harmonized definitions for the terms “noise” and “sound” and also for a revised structure for introducing the provisions.

Proposal from Russia to update R.E.3 with regard to specifications on Category G road tractors, the formulation of requirements on noise, modification of the method of measuring vehicle internal noise, and recommended permissible levels of vehicle internal noise.

Proposal to improve accuracy in the calculation of tire rolling resistance by the deceleration method.

Proposal to correct an editorial error in the Russian version of UN R109 and to better align the Russian translation with the English and French versions.

Proposal to redefine the placement of the interior emergency controls for power-operated service doors in Class B vehicles at a height of between 1,000-1,500 mm rather than the above-1600mm currently stipulated.

Proposal from Russia to delete the phrase “with separate driver’s cab” from the scope of UN R29 in order to affirm that the regulation applies to all N1 and N2 category vehicles, reverting the regulation scope to the text of the 02 series of amendments.

Proposal for corrections to the Russian-language texts of the draft regulations (documents WP.29/2011/92, WP.29/2011/92/Amend.1, WP.29/2011/93, WP.29/2011/93/Amend.1).

Proposal to establish a road map for updating UN Rules 1 and 2 regarding periodic technical inspections of motor vehicles.

Proposal to apply the UN Rule on vehicle roadworthiness inspections to M1 (passenger cars), N1 (light commercial vehicles), O1 (small trailers), and O2 (light trailers)vehicle categories and to make certain editorial corrections.

Proposal from the Russian Federation to elaborate on the concept of tyre deceleration (dω/dt) in the test technology. The proposal is based on informal document GRB-56-02 from the previous GRB session.

Correction to the Russian-language version of the text.

Corrections to the proposal from the Russian Federation to elaborate on the concept of tyre deceleration (dω/dt) in the test technology.

Discussion paper outlining concerns over particulates originating from tire erosion and suggesting a need for global regulatory provisions to limit such environmental risks.

Russian comments on the scope and objectives of the proposal to establish a new regulation on vehicle recyclability.

This document proposes corrections only to the Russian-language version of the regulation.

The proposal concerns modification of the method of measuring vehicle internal noise and revises document GRB/2012/12 pursuant to discussions from the last Working Party on Noise session.

Updated tables for proposed vehicle internal noise limits, revising document GRB/2012/12 pursuant to discussions from the last Working Party on Noise session.

The proposal concerns specifications on the formulation of requirements on noise, revising the earlier document GRB/2012/12 pursuant to discussions from the last Working Party on Noise session.

The proposal concerns specifications on category G of road tractors, extracting from and revising document GRB/2012/12 pursuant to discussions from the last Working Party on Noise session.

Text prepared by the Russian Federation to amend the provisions of the installation height of interior emergency controls in Class B vehicles.

Russian response to IMMA’s reservations concerning the definition and use of the terms “sound” and “noise” in Regulation No. 41 and other UN Regulations relating to noise.

Presentation in support of Russian proposals on specifications for category G road tractors, formulation of requirements on noise, modification of the method for measuring vehicle internal noise, and recommended permissible levels of vehicle internal noise.

Response to proposals offered by OICA in document GRRF-74-16.

Proposed clarifications to the text prepared by the European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA) and from the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA) to concerning references to Regulation No. 10 within Regulation Nos. 13 and 13-H.

New version of the Russian vehicle inspection certificate.

Proposal towards reaching common understanding of the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval (IWVTA) procedure under the framework of the 1958 Geneva Agreement. This document introduces statements that may be used as legal provisions enabling effective application of the IWVTA process.

This report reviews the transposition/application status within Russia of the first 11 global technical regulations.

Draft project timeline for updating UN Rules under the 1997 Agreement on Periodical Technical Inspections, including plans to address electric, hybrid, LPG, and CNG vehicles.

Proposal to align the structure of Rule No. 1 with Rule No.2, to add M1 and N1 vehicle categories and O2, O3 and O4 trailer categories, to add inspection methods and defect assessment, and to update procedures.

Comments on the proposals to amend UN R107 with regard to service doors, windows, and emergency exits.

Text prepared by the Russian Federation and the International Motor Vehicle Inspection Committee (CITA) to align the provisions of Rule No. 1 with Rule No. 2, the latest UN Regulations, and with EU Directives. The draft amendments concern: (i) harmonization of the structure of the Rule No. 1 with Rule No. 2 (Roadworthiness), (ii) introduction of vehicle categories M1 and N1 and trailer categories O2, O3 and O4, and (iii) introduction of inspection methods, defect assessment and current state of practices.

With reference to Sweden’s proposal to revise the scope of UN R29 (document GRSP/2013/9), Russia recommends examples of N Category vehicles presently outside the Swedish proposal for inclusion within the scope of the regulation.

This proposal would add requirements for the labeling of plastic and rubber components and for reporting on the use of lead, mercury, cadmium and hexavalent chromium in the vehicle.

Clarification by Russia to affirm its understanding that when new requirements are introduced by a later series of amendments to a UN Regulation, type approval can only be granted if a vehicle type complies with the new requirements.

This document describes the process of upgrading UN Regulation No. 0 for inclusion in the list of requirements (Annex 4 to the UN Regulation No. 0), newly adopted UN Regulations, and new series of amendments to existing UN Regulations. Once WP.29 and AC.1 be involved in this process, it is necessary to obtain the agreement of WP.29 on this process. Therefore SGR0 should submit to WP.29 a request for guidance.

The need for a request for guidance from WP.29 on the exchange of information between Contracting Parties to facilitate implementation of UN Regulation No. 0 is stipulated in the IWVTA Explanatory Note (documents SGR0-05-03 and SGR0-05-03/Rev.1). This document is intended to explain this issue to WP.29.

Series of editorial corrections and clarifications to the resolution.

Proposal and initial draft language to establish uniform requirements and approval procedures for satellite-based in-vehicle emergency response systems for post-accident communications.

draft proposal of questions and answers for a Q&A document to explain the proposed UN Regulation No. 0 on whole vehicle type approval.

Text prepared by the Russian Federation to elaborate on the concept of tyre deceleration (dω/dt) in the test technology.

Background paper in support of the Russian proposal to consider further sources of harmful emissions, especially particulates, such as from tires and brake pads.

Comments concerning certain revisions and editorial changes to the 1958 Agreement proposed by Japan.

Russian views on interaction and complementarity between the proposed UN international whole vehicle type approval system and other, especially national, regulatory requirements.

Revised document asking for WP.29 guidance on the process for integrating new UN Regulations or amendments to existing regulations into Annex 4 of the UN Regulation 0 (i.e., altering the breadth of the whole vehicle type approval regulation).

Further background as requested at the last GRB meeting on the recommended use of a “deceleration calculator” software for the deceleration test method in the test procedure for measuring rolling resistance.

Proposal to revise the European Tyre and Rim Technical Organisation (ETRTO) proposals (documents GRB-58-02 and GRRF/2013/30) to correct inconsistencies in time measurement accuracy in annex 6 of the regulation.

Addendum to the proposed correction to the Russian-language version of Revision 7 of UN Regulation No. 13 to better align with the English and French versions.

Position paper calling attention to transport-related particulate matter, including exhaust and non-exhaust particulates, and considering the negative impact on air quality inside motor vehicles due to shortcomings in ventilation and filtration systems.

Suggested changes to the proposal to introduce the concept of “revision of approvals” into the UN Regulations under GRRF responsibility in order to align the UN Regulations with the EU Whole Vehicle Type Approval Directive 2007/46/EC.

Proposal to clarify the scope of UN Regulation No. 29 and the tests to be performed on the various types of category N vehicles.

Complementing Belgium’s proposal to align Annex 12 of UN R107 (on trolley-bus safety) with current electrical standards, Russia proposes five additional areas for further consideration.

Working draft text of the proposed new UN Regulation on in-vehicle emergency call systems.

Russian explanation that its laws require documentation to be in the Russian-language. Russia does not accept type-approval documents directly, but first transposes the documents into an acceptable Russian form. Therefore, Russia proposes to delete the direct acceptance of “documentation”. Russia also raises a concern over possible contradictory clauses with regard to “if-fitted” equipment such as TPMS.

List of issues with comments concerning open aspects related to the explanatory note under development for the IWVTA UN Regulation No. 0.

Suggested revisions to the draft IWVTA regulation (with reference to document SGR0-02-04/Rev.4).

Revised document concerning the continuous alignment of the whole-vehicle UN Regulation No. 0 with the individual UN Regulations of which it is comprised as these individual UN Regulations are amended over time.

Presentation to review the draft regulation that would enable the international type approval of whole vehicles.

Explanatory document in question and answer form to introduce and explain the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval system and its “UN Regulation 0”.

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 Directives.

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

Discussion paper on non-tailpipe vehicle emissions, especially related to air quality and suspended particulates along roadways. This subject includes particulates from tire and brake wear.

The intention of this document is to explain important concepts and to provide guidance for Contracting Parties in order to enable effective and consistent application of the IWVTA process. This revision incorporates discussions from the 8th SGR0 group meeting.

Proposal for the answer to question 7 of the draft Q&A: How can a Contracting Party use the international whole vehicle type approval scheme?

Proposed changes to documents SGR0-05-03-Rev.2 (“IWVTA Explanatory Note") and SGR0-06-06-Rev.2 (“Request for guidance from WP.29 on upgrade of UN Regulation No. 0”).

Summary of results from research by the Russian Federation into non-exhaust particle emissions from motor vehicles.

Comments and recommendations from Russia for clarifications and improvements to the latest draft versions of the proposed UN Regulation No. 0 on whole vehicle type approvals (documents SGR0-08-13 and SGR0-09-01.

The Russian Federation has developed a “Deceleration Calculator” for use in the UN R117 procedures. Following work by an ad hoc group (including NAMI, UTAC, and ETRTO) formed to review and validate this tool, Russia has prepared this new proposal, modifying the version (document GRB/2013/10) submitted at the last GRB session. The changes primarily concern the explanation of the tool rather than the basic mathematical equations.

Regulation 117, Annex 6 specifies several time duration values while Annex 6, Appendix 1 gives only one control accuracy value for time in its paragraph 4 (d): plus or minus 0.02 second. This means that this accuracy value applies to all the time durations specified in Regulation 117, Annex 6 and quoted above. This is not realistic for durations of more than one minute and not well fitted to the need of data acquisition for deceleration method. Therefore, Russia and ETRTO propose to introduce two accuracy sets of values in paragraphs 4 and 5 of Regulation 117, Annex 6, Appendix 1:

1. a control accuracy of +/- 0.2 % s and a corresponding instrumentation accuracy of +/- 0.1 % s for the time increments specified in Annex 6 paragraph 3.5.a for the data acquisition in the deceleration method, both in ∆ω/∆t or dω/dt form, and
2. a control accuracy of +/- 5% and an instrumentation accuracy of maximum +/-10 sec for the other time durations specified in Annex 6.

Testing and Evaluation of the variant method using the dω/dt form.

Proposal to clarify and align the text of UN R13 on heavy-duty braking with that of UN R107 on bus construction with regard to the exemption of articulated buses and coaches from the requirements for vehicle stability equipment. The text would specify that “Class I, Class A and articulated vehicles of categories M2 and M3” are exempted from the requirements.

Proposal to elaborate on the concept of tyre deceleration (dω/dt) in the test procedures. The Russian Federation has developed a “Deceleration Calculator” for use in the UN R117 procedures. Following work by an ad hoc group (including NAMI, UTAC, and ETRTO) formed to review and validate this tool, Russia has prepared this new proposal, modifying the version (document GRB/2013/10) submitted at the last GRB session. The changes primarily concern the explanation of the tool rather than the basic mathematical equations.

Proposed mandate for the expert group working on regulatory provisions for in-vehicle automated accident emergency call devices.

Proposal to require that the vehicle cab remain attached to the vehicle frame by at least three mounting points following the pendulum test.

Russian comments and proposals to modify the proposal to amend Annex 12 of the regulation to align its safety prescriptions for trolley buses with current electrical standards.

During motor transport operation, elevated concentrations of solid particles are formed in the air over the roadway as a result of particulate matter emissions from vehicle exhaust gases, tire and road surface wear particles, background air pollution and other processes. The content of tire and road surface wear particulates in the air over the roadway, as it has been specified in the previously submitted materials of the Russian delegation, amounts up to 60% from the total percentage of solid particles (WP-29-160-39). This paper presents further research into this subject.

Draft report from the expert group working on a new regulation to govern approvals of in-vehicle automated emergency call devices to the Working Party on General Safety.

Russian position paper on non-exhaust emissions from motor vehicles and road surfaces.

Revisions to the proposed paragraphs 11, 12, and 13 concerning, respectively, Technical Services, procedures for amending the draft regulation on international whole vehicle type approvals, and provisions for Contracting Party acceptance of approvals. The document also addresses Annex 2 on approval markings and Annex 4 on limited whole vehicle approvals (L-IWVTA).

The proposed text is submitted for insertion into the draft Regulation (SGR0-11-03) in response to the action items noted in document SGR0-11-01.

Proposal to introduce a “Deceleration Calculator” (dω/dt) for use in the UN R117 test procedures. This procedure was developed by Russia and validated by an ad hoc group (including NAMI, UTAC, and ETRTO).

Amendments to the proposals to harmonize the provisions of UN Rules Nos. 1 and 2 with those of the latest UN Regulations annexed to the 1958 Agreement and EU Directives.

At the 58th GRB session, the expert from ETRTO introduced GRB-58-02, proposing new time measurement accuracy for instrumentation involved in the rolling resistance method (Annex 6 of the UN Regulation). The expert from the Russian Federation introduced GRB-58-13, arguing that this change of accuracy was not needed for Annex 6. This present revised proposal has been prepared the ETRTO and approved by Russia.

Proposal for revised guidelines and procedures for UN Regulations pursuant to the development of the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval system, including a procedure for exemptions of new technologies from current UN Regulation requirements and the procedure for updating the IWVTA regulation (proposed UN R0).

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 Directives.

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

Russian notification of its opposition to the draft Article 9 provisions that would enable voting by proxy under the 1958 Agreement and proposal to delete Article 9 in its entirety. Russia also supports a change in the voting procedure to require a 4/5ths majority to adopt a given motion.

Proposal to raise the voting threshold required under the 1958 Agreement to approve a given text (e.g., new UN Regulation or amendment of an existing regulation) from the present two-thirds majority (achievable by the EU vote alone) to a four-fifths majority.

Proposal to update and clarify the text of UN R28.

Update on Russian developments and perspectives regarding the regulation of vehicle interior noise levels.

Russian comments on the working draft of the emergency call systems regulations as it stood following the 6th AECS informal group session (document AECS-02-02/Rev.2).

Proposal for an alternative to the proposal (document GRRF/2015/9) to restore transitional provisions incorrectly deleted by Supplement 6 to the 02 series of amendments.

This document represents the result of analysis of the existing (document GRRF/2015/12) and newly introduced (GRRF-79-09) transitional provisions concerning the separation of tire-pressure monitoring systems from UN R64.

This proposal is an alternative to that represented in document GRRF/2015/9 and GRRF-79-19.

Proposal to clarify the determination of net power in cases where an additional fan or other method is used to maintain the temperature of the engine coolant within the prescribed range.

Comments on the proposal to align the requirements of UN Regulation No. 10 with regard to electromagnetic compatibility of trolleybuses with the electrical standards in Annex 12 to UN Regulation No. 107 (document GRE/2014/41).

Proposal to prepare an amendment to UN Global Technical Regulation (GTR) No. 16 on tyres in order to introduce provisions concerning wet grip performance, rolling resistance, and qualification of tyres for use under severe snow conditions in accordance with the same provisions introduced recently into UN Regulation No. 117.

Proposal to clarify that IWVTA-aproved vehicles remain subject to any additional national or regional requirements that may apply within a given market.

Proposal to address situations where the requirements or scope of a regulation change between versions in order to ensure that each whole vehicle type approval meets the requirements of the later version.

Proposal to clarify that type approval under the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval System does not invalidate the obligation to meet additional regional or national requirements that may apply.

Proposal to update and clarify the regulation. The proposal refines definitions, removes the “AWD” abbeviation for “audible warning device” to avoid confusion with its more common use for “all wheel drive”, adds T category agricultural vehicles to the scope, modifies some administrative communications, and proposes three-direction acoustic measurements.

Proposal to add a telltale and symbols for “Accident Emergency Call System (AECS)”.