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.

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.

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.