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3.5.2. Working Party on Pollution and Energy (GRPE) (Ninetieth session, 9–12 January 2024)

58. The Chair of GRPE (Netherlands) reported to WP.29 on the results achieved by GRPE during its ninetieth session (for more details see the report of the session ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/90).

59. GRPE approved revised terms of references and rules of procedure for the IWG on EVE.

60. GRPE reviewed and updated its list of priority that has been adopted during the March 2024 session of WP.29. GRPE agreed to include a potential revision to Non-Road Mobile Machinery emissions limits and the inclusion of ultrafine particulate emissions for all vehicle categories subject to particulate number limits.

61. GRPE requested the secretariat to cancel the May 2024 session of GRPE and agreed to host a session in October 2024. GRPE agreed to hold a series of virtual or hybrid events in January, May and October 2024 to support the activities to be achieved during official meetings.

62. GRPE also requested the secretariat to set new dates for 2025 GRPE sessions, with sessions to take place on 25-28 March 2025 and 14-17 October 2025. GRPE ensured there would be no overlap with other GR or WP.29 sessions.

63. The expert from IMMA, as secretary to the IWG on EPPR (Environmental and Propulsion Performance Requirements of L-category vehicles) highlighted the invitation for expressions of interest from Contracting Parties and stakeholders to participate in the IWG discussions and resources needed to undertake the planned transposition of UN GTR No. 2 (Measurement procedure for two- and three wheeled motorcycles equipped with a positive or compression ignition engine with regard to the emission of gaseous pollutants, CO2 emissions and fuel consumption) for the emission levels equivalent to Euro 3, 4, and 5 into UN Regulation No. 40. The next meeting of the IWG on EPPR was planned for 23/24 April 2024.