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 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.

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 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.

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.