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Attendance
1. The Working Party on Noise (GRB) held its sixty-third session from 16 to 18 February 2016 in Geneva. The meeting was chaired by Mr. S. Ficheux (France). Experts from the following countries participated in the work following Rule 1(a) of the Rules of Procedure of the World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29) (TRANS/WP.29/690, Amend. 1 and Amend. 2): Austria; Belgium; China; France; Germany; Hungary; India; Italy; Japan; Netherlands; Norway; Poland; Russian Federation; Spain; Sweden; Switzerland; United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America. Experts from the European Commission (EC) participated. Experts from the following non-governmental organizations also participated: European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA); European Tyre and Rim Technical Organisation (ETRTO); International Council of Academies of Engineering and Technological Sciences, Inc. (CAETS); International Motorcycle Manufacturers Association (IMMA); International Motorcycling Federation (FIM); International Organization for Standardization (ISO); International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA) and World Blind Union (WBU).
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Adoption of the agenda
2. GRB considered and adopted the agenda.
GRB/2016/1 | Annotated provisional agenda for the 63rd GRB session
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2.
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Regulation No. 28 (Audible warning devices)
3. The expert from the Russian Federation introduced a revised proposal for amendments to Regulation No. 28 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRB/2016/2, GRB-63-01 and GRB-63-04). The proposal received comments from the experts of China, France and IMMA (GRB-63-17, GRB-63-16 and GRB-63-15, respectively). The experts from Japan and Spain indicated that they would need more time to study the proposal and its consequences and requested that its adoption be postponed to the next session. GRB invited all experts to transmit their comments, before the end of March 2016, to the expert from the Russian Federation who would update the proposal for consideration at the next session.
GRB-63-01 | Proposal for Supplement 5 to Regulation No. 28
Document Title: Proposal for Supplement 5 to Regulation No. 28
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Document Reference Number: GRB-63-01
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Description: Further refined version of the proposal (incorporating comments received during the 62nd GRB session) in document GRB/2016/2 intended 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. The proposal also aims to structure the regulation to enable its application to additional sound warning devices not presently regulated at the international level, excluding acoustic vehicle alerting systems (AVAS) which will be subject to a separate regulation on minimum vehicle sound levels.
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Submitted by: Russia
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Meeting Session: 63rd GRB session (16-18
Feb 2016)
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Document date: 26 Jan 16 (Posted 09 Feb 16)
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Document status: Superseded
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This document concerns UN Regulation No. 28 | Audible Warning Devices and Signals.
This submission is related to the following document(s):
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Meeting Reports
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Working Party on Noise | Session 63 | 16-18
Feb 2016
3. The expert from the Russian Federation introduced a revised proposal for amendments to Regulation No. 28 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRB/2016/2, GRB-63-01 and GRB-63-04). The proposal received comments from the experts of China, France and IMMA (GRB-63-17, GRB-63-16 and GRB-63-15, respectively). The experts from Japan and Spain indicated that they would need more time to study the proposal and its consequences and requested that its adoption be postponed to the next session. GRB invited all experts to transmit their comments, before the end of March 2016, to the expert from the Russian Federation who would update the proposal for consideration at the next session.
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GRB-63-04 | Proposal for correction to ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRB/2016/2
Document Title: Proposal for correction to ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRB/2016/2
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Document Reference Number: GRB-63-04
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Description: This proposal was made after consultations with OICA in order to provide for consistency in terminology used and to match the drawing in Annex 4 with the modified
provisions. The added word “warning“ is underlined.
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Submitted by: Russia
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Meeting Session: 63rd GRB session (16-18
Feb 2016)
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Document date: 26 Jan 16 (Posted 09 Feb 16)
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Document status: Superseded
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This document concerns UN Regulation No. 28 | Audible Warning Devices and Signals.
This submission is related to the following document(s):
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Meeting Reports
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Working Party on Noise | Session 63 | 16-18
Feb 2016
3. The expert from the Russian Federation introduced a revised proposal for amendments to Regulation No. 28 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRB/2016/2, GRB-63-01 and GRB-63-04). The proposal received comments from the experts of China, France and IMMA (GRB-63-17, GRB-63-16 and GRB-63-15, respectively). The experts from Japan and Spain indicated that they would need more time to study the proposal and its consequences and requested that its adoption be postponed to the next session. GRB invited all experts to transmit their comments, before the end of March 2016, to the expert from the Russian Federation who would update the proposal for consideration at the next session.
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GRB-63-15 | Proposal for amendments to ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRB/2016/2
Document Title: Proposal for amendments to ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRB/2016/2
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Document Reference Number: GRB-63-15
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Description: Proposals to modify the draft Supplement 5 to UN R28:
On new para. 14.3.6.: editorial clarification. (The purpose of fixing the height should be restricted for taking measurement in a particular test.)
On para. 6.2.1.1. and para. 6.2.1.3.: Since sound level meters on the market don’t meet the latest standard yet, IMMA proposes to use same IEC standard as in ECE R51.03: IEC 61672-1:2002.
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Submitted by: IMMA
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Meeting Session: 63rd GRB session (16-18
Feb 2016)
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Document date: 16 Feb 16 (Posted 16 Feb 16)
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Document status: Superseded
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This document concerns UN Regulation No. 28 | Audible Warning Devices and Signals.
This submission is related to the following document(s):
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Meeting Reports
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Working Party on Noise | Session 63 | 16-18
Feb 2016
3. The expert from the Russian Federation introduced a revised proposal for amendments to Regulation No. 28 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRB/2016/2, GRB-63-01 and GRB-63-04). The proposal received comments from the experts of China, France and IMMA (GRB-63-17, GRB-63-16 and GRB-63-15, respectively). The experts from Japan and Spain indicated that they would need more time to study the proposal and its consequences and requested that its adoption be postponed to the next session. GRB invited all experts to transmit their comments, before the end of March 2016, to the expert from the Russian Federation who would update the proposal for consideration at the next session.
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GRB-63-16 | Information and comments on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRB/2016/2
Document Title: Information and comments on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRB/2016/2
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Document Reference Number: GRB-63-16
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Description: Comments on the draft Supplement 5 to UN R28.
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Submitted by: France
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Meeting Session: 63rd GRB session (16-18
Feb 2016)
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Document date: 16 Feb 16 (Posted 16 Feb 16)
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Document status: Superseded
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This document concerns UN Regulation No. 28 | Audible Warning Devices and Signals.
This submission is related to the following document(s):
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Meeting Reports
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Working Party on Noise | Session 63 | 16-18
Feb 2016
3. The expert from the Russian Federation introduced a revised proposal for amendments to Regulation No. 28 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRB/2016/2, GRB-63-01 and GRB-63-04). The proposal received comments from the experts of China, France and IMMA (GRB-63-17, GRB-63-16 and GRB-63-15, respectively). The experts from Japan and Spain indicated that they would need more time to study the proposal and its consequences and requested that its adoption be postponed to the next session. GRB invited all experts to transmit their comments, before the end of March 2016, to the expert from the Russian Federation who would update the proposal for consideration at the next session.
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GRB-63-17 | Future development of Regulation No. 28
Document Title: Future development of Regulation No. 28
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Document Reference Number: GRB-63-17
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Description: Presentation from CATARC proposing improvements to the test procedures under UN R28.
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Submitted by: China and CATARC
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Meeting Session: 63rd GRB session (16-18
Feb 2016)
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Document date: 16 Feb 16 (Posted 16 Feb 16)
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This document concerns UN Regulation No. 28 | Audible Warning Devices and Signals.
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Meeting Reports
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Working Party on Noise | Session 63 | 16-18
Feb 2016
3. The expert from the Russian Federation introduced a revised proposal for amendments to Regulation No. 28 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRB/2016/2, GRB-63-01 and GRB-63-04). The proposal received comments from the experts of China, France and IMMA (GRB-63-17, GRB-63-16 and GRB-63-15, respectively). The experts from Japan and Spain indicated that they would need more time to study the proposal and its consequences and requested that its adoption be postponed to the next session. GRB invited all experts to transmit their comments, before the end of March 2016, to the expert from the Russian Federation who would update the proposal for consideration at the next session.
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GRB/2016/2 | Proposal for Supplement 5 to Regulation No. 28
Document Title: Proposal for Supplement 5 to Regulation No. 28
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Document Reference Number: GRB/2016/2
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Description: 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. The proposal also aims to structure the regulation to enable its application to additional sound warning devices not presently regulated at the international level, excluding acoustic vehicle alerting systems (AVAS) which will be subject to a separate regulation on minimum vehicle sound levels.
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Submitted by: Russia
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Meeting Session: 63rd GRB session (16-18
Feb 2016)
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Document date: 30 Nov 15 (Posted 01 Dec 15)
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Document status: Superseded
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This document concerns UN Regulation No. 28 | Audible Warning Devices and Signals and UN Regulation No. 138 | Quiet Road Transport Vehicles.
This submission is related to the following document(s):
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Meeting Reports
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Working Party on Noise | Session 63 | 16-18
Feb 2016
3. The expert from the Russian Federation introduced a revised proposal for amendments to Regulation No. 28 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRB/2016/2, GRB-63-01 and GRB-63-04). The proposal received comments from the experts of China, France and IMMA (GRB-63-17, GRB-63-16 and GRB-63-15, respectively). The experts from Japan and Spain indicated that they would need more time to study the proposal and its consequences and requested that its adoption be postponed to the next session. GRB invited all experts to transmit their comments, before the end of March 2016, to the expert from the Russian Federation who would update the proposal for consideration at the next session.
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Regulation No. 41 (Noise emissions of motorcycles): Development
4. The expert from IMMA proposed to clarify the test procedure in Annex 7 on Additional Sound Emission Provisions (ASEP) (GRB-63-10). GRB adopted the proposal (Annex II) and requested the secretariat to submit it to the World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29) and the Administrative Committee (AC.1) for consideration and vote at their June 2016 sessions as a draft Supplement 5 to the 04 series of amendments to Regulation No. 41.
GRB-63-10 | Proposal for amendments to the 04 series of amendments to Regulation No. 41
Document Title: Proposal for amendments to the 04 series of amendments to Regulation No. 41
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Document Reference Number: GRB-63-10
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Description: Proposal to clarify the test procedure by explicitly excluding first gear where possible from the ASEP control range.
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Submitted by: IMMA
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Meeting Session: 63rd GRB session (16-18
Feb 2016)
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Document date: 16 Feb 16 (Posted 16 Feb 16)
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Document status: Superseded
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This document concerns UN Regulation No. 41 | Motorcycle Noise.
This submission is related to the following document(s):
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Meeting Reports
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Working Party on Noise | Session 63 | 16-18
Feb 2016
4. The expert from IMMA proposed to clarify the test procedure in Annex 7 on Additional Sound Emission Provisions (ASEP) (GRB-63-10). GRB adopted the proposal (Annex II) and requested the secretariat to submit it to the World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29) and the Administrative Committee (AC.1) for consideration and vote at their June 2016 sessions as a draft Supplement 5 to the 04 series of amendments to Regulation No. 41.
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4.
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Regulation No. 51 (Noise of M and N categories of vehicles)
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4. (a)
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UN Regulation No. 51: Development
5. GRB noted that the 03 series of amendments to Regulation No. 51 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2015/62) had come into force on 20 January 2016 and that WP.29 and AC.1, at their March 2016 sessions, would consider a draft Supplement 1 to this series (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2016/4).
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4. (b)
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UN Regulation No. 51: Additional sound emission provisions
6. The expert from ISO informed GRB about the activities of his organization to contribute to the GRB work on revising the ASEP provisions (GRB-63-11).
GRB-63-11 | Technical comments on Annex 7 to the 03 series of amendments to Regulation No. 51 "Additional sound emission provisions (ASEP)"
Document Title: Technical comments on Annex 7 to the 03 series of amendments to Regulation No. 51 "Additional sound emission provisions (ASEP)"
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Document Reference Number: GRB-63-11
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Description: Presentation of related ISO activities and prospects for cooperation in the future development of UN R51 ASEP.
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Submitted by: ISO
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Meeting Session: 63rd GRB session (16-18
Feb 2016)
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Document date: 16 Feb 16 (Posted 16 Feb 16)
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This document concerns UN Regulation No. 51 | Vehicle Noise Emissions.
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Meeting Reports
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Working Party on Noise | Session 63 | 16-18
Feb 2016
6. The expert from ISO informed GRB about the activities of his organization to contribute to the GRB work on revising the ASEP provisions (GRB-63-11).
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Regulation No. 59 (Replacement silencing systems)
7. GRB noted that the 02 series of amendments to Regulation No. 59 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2015/4) and Supplement 1 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2015/63) had come into force on 8 October 2015 and on 20 January 2016, respectively.
WP.29/2015/4 | Proposal for the 02 series of amendments to Regulation No. 59
Document Title: Proposal for the 02 series of amendments to Regulation No. 59
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Document Reference Number: WP.29/2015/4
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Description: Consolidated version of UN Regulation No. 59 incorporating the revisions recommended by the Informal Working Group on UN Regulations Nos. 51 and 59 as approved by GRB during its 58th session in order to align the UN R59 with the latest EU decisions.
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Meeting Session: 165th WP.29 session (10-13
Mar 2015)
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Document date: 22 Dec 14 (Posted 28 Dec 14)
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Document status: Adopted text published
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This document concerns UN Regulation No. 59 | Replacement Silencing Systems.
This submission is related to the following document(s):
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Meeting Reports
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Working Party on Noise | Session 63 | 16-18
Feb 2016
7. GRB noted that the 02 series of amendments to Regulation No. 59 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2015/4) and Supplement 1 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2015/63) had come into force on 8 October 2015 and on 20 January 2016, respectively.
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WP.29/2015/63 | Proposal for Supplement 1 to the 02 series of amendments to Regulation No. 59
Document Title: Proposal for Supplement 1 to the 02 series of amendments to Regulation No. 59
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Document Reference Number: WP.29/2015/63
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Description: Further refinements to the 02 series of amendments prepared by the Informal Working Group on UN Regulations Nos. 51 and 59. This submission proposes to clarify the amended text of document WP.29/2015/4 which was adopted during the March 2015 WP.29 session.
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Meeting Session: 166th WP.29 session (23-26
Jun 2015)
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Document date: 10 Apr 15 (Posted 15 Apr 15)
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Document status: Adopted text published
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This document concerns UN Regulation No. 59 | Replacement Silencing Systems.
This submission is related to the following document(s):
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Meeting Reports
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Working Party on Noise | Session 63 | 16-18
Feb 2016
7. GRB noted that the 02 series of amendments to Regulation No. 59 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2015/4) and Supplement 1 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2015/63) had come into force on 8 October 2015 and on 20 January 2016, respectively.
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Regulation No. 92 (Replacement exhaust silencing systems for motorcycles)
8. GRB noted that the expert from EC had transmitted proposals for amendments to Regulation No. 92 (GRB-63-09) and agreed to consider them under agenda item 9, in conjunction with amendment proposals to Regulations Nos. 9 and 63.
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7.
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Regulation No. 117 (Tyre rolling resistance, rolling noise and wet grip)
9. GRB was informed that the Working Party on Brakes and Running Gear (GRRF), at its February 2016 session, had adopted amendment proposals to Regulation No. 117 with the aim to align some definitions and paragraphs with Regulations Nos. 30, 54 and 75. The adopted proposals also included a definition of “manufacturer” from the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3) and amended the tyre marking requirements.
GRRF/2016/12 | Proposal for amendment to Regulation No. 54 and Regulation No. 117
Document Title: Proposal for amendment to Regulation No. 54 and Regulation No. 117
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Document Reference Number: GRRF/2016/12
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Description: Proposal to modify the marking requirements to replace PSI with kilopascals (“kPa”). The intent is to harmonize the pressure indication and avoid confusion between UN Regulation No. 54 and US FMVSS 119 or FMVSS 139. The proposal would also change the measurement units for drum speed from min-1 to km.h-1 in alignment with the requirements with other tyre regulations and align the wording in Annex 7, Appendix 1 with the text of the Regulation.
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Submitted by: ETRTO
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Meeting Session: 81st GRRF session (1-5
Feb 2016)
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Document date: 25 Nov 15 (Posted 25 Nov 15)
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Document status: Superseded
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This document concerns UN Regulation No. 54 | Commercial Vehicle Tyres and UN Regulation No. 117 | Tire Rolling Sound Emissions, Adhesion on Wet Surfaces, and Rolling Resistance.
This submission is related to the following document(s):
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Meeting Reports
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Working Party on Brakes and Running Gear | Session 81 | 1-5
Feb 2016
33. The expert from ETRTO introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2016/12, a revised proposal to amend the tyre marking requirements and also containing the amendments previously proposed by the expert from Slovakia. GRRF adopted the proposal and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration at their June 2016 sessions, as part of the draft Supplement 21 to Regulation No. 54 and as part of the draft Regulation No. 117.
Working Party on Noise | Session 63 | 16-18
Feb 2016
9. GRB was informed that the Working Party on Brakes and Running Gear (GRRF), at its February 2016 session, had adopted amendment proposals to Regulation No. 117 with the aim to align some definitions and paragraphs with Regulations Nos. 30, 54 and 75. The adopted proposals also included a definition of “manufacturer” from the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3) and amended the tyre marking requirements.
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GRRF/2016/14 | Proposal for amendments to Regulation No. 117
Document Title: Proposal for amendments to Regulation No. 117
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Document Reference Number: GRRF/2016/14
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Description: Proposal to:
a) Align definitions and content with the other tyre regulations (UN Regulations Nos. 30, 54, 75 etc.);
b) Include a definition of “manufacturer” extracted from the resolution “R.E.3”;
c) Adopt a common definition and use of the terms “Manufacturer’s name”, “Brand name”, “Trademark”, “Trade description” and “Commercial name” and their links; and
d) Add information in the certificate to enable approval authorities to more easily understand the products the certificate addresses.
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Submitted by: France
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Meeting Session: 81st GRRF session (1-5
Feb 2016)
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Document date: 23 Nov 15 (Posted 25 Nov 15)
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Document status: Superseded
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This document concerns UN Regulation No. 117 | Tire Rolling Sound Emissions, Adhesion on Wet Surfaces, and Rolling Resistance.
This submission is related to the following document(s):
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Meeting Reports
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Working Party on Brakes and Running Gear | Session 81 | 1-5
Feb 2016
31. The expert from France introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2016/11 together with ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2016/13 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2016/14 respectively under agenda items 7(c) and 7(g) below, proposing revised clarifications of the definitions. GRRF adopted the proposal and requested the secretariat to submit them to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration and vote at their June 2016 sessions, as draft Supplement 18 to the 02 series of amendments to Regulation No. 30, as part of the draft Supplement 21 to Regulation No. 54 and as draft Supplement 9 to the 02 series of amendments to Regulation No. 117.
40. The expert from France introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2016/14 together with the corresponding document relevant for Regulation No. 30 (see para. 31 of the session report). The expert from ETRTO introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2016/12 addressing both Regulations Nos. 54 and 117 during the review of amendments proposal for Regulation No. 54 (see para. 33).
Working Party on Noise | Session 63 | 16-18
Feb 2016
9. GRB was informed that the Working Party on Brakes and Running Gear (GRRF), at its February 2016 session, had adopted amendment proposals to Regulation No. 117 with the aim to align some definitions and paragraphs with Regulations Nos. 30, 54 and 75. The adopted proposals also included a definition of “manufacturer” from the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3) and amended the tyre marking requirements.
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10. The expert from the Netherlands presented several videos demonstrating tyre-rolling noise from trucks on a quiet road surface and recalled his proposal to reduce the limit values for tyres in Regulation No. 117. The expert from EC pointed out that, at this stage, EC could not express any opinion on this proposal and that internal discussions among EU member States should first be planned and held on the issue. The expert from the Netherlands informed GRB that his country had already sent a proposal to this extent to EC and the European Parliament.
GRB-62-11 | Proposal for amendments to the 02 series of amendments to Regulation 117
Document Title: Proposal for amendments to the 02 series of amendments to Regulation 117
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Document Reference Number: GRB-62-11
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Description: Proposal to increase the stringency of tyre noise limits from 1 November 2020.
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Submitted by: Netherlands
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Meeting Session: 62nd GRB session (1-3
Sep 2015)
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Document date: 24 Aug 15 (Posted 24 Aug 15)
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Document status: Superseded
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This document concerns UN Regulation No. 117 | Tire Rolling Sound Emissions, Adhesion on Wet Surfaces, and Rolling Resistance.
This submission is related to the following document(s):
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Meeting Reports
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Working Party on Noise | Session 62 | 1-3
Sep 2015
12. The expert from the Netherlands presented a study (GRB-62-09 and Add.1) on noise emission from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) tyres of a specific size which were found to be around 1 dB(A) lower than the one from replacement tyres of the same size. The expert, thus, proposed to further reduce the limit values for OEM tyres in the 02 series of amendments to Regulation No. 117 (GRB-62-11 and Add.1).
13. The expert from Switzerland expressed his support for the general direction of the Dutch proposal. The experts from Germany and EC were of the view that, at this stage, it would be premature to tighten the tyre noise limits of Regulation No. 117. The expert from France called for a holistic approach to this issue. The experts from ETRTO and OICA expressed doubts about the representativeness of the tyre sample used in the Dutch study. The expert from ETRTO also delivered comments on the proposal for amendments to Regulation No. 117 (GRB-62-17). Finally, GRB invited all experts to further study the Dutch proposal and decided to revert to this issue at the next session.
Working Party on Noise | Session 63 | 16-18
Feb 2016
10. The expert from the Netherlands presented several videos demonstrating tyre-rolling noise from trucks on a quiet road surface and recalled his proposal to reduce the limit values for tyres in Regulation No. 117. The expert from EC pointed out that, at this stage, EC could not express any opinion on this proposal and that internal discussions among EU member States should first be planned and held on the issue. The expert from the Netherlands informed GRB that his country had already sent a proposal to this extent to EC and the European Parliament.
Working Party on Noise | Session 64 | 5-7
Sep 2016
12. The expert from the Netherlands recalled their earlier study on tyre performance (GRB-62-11 and Add.1) and presented the outcome of a new study on this subject. In addition to tyre noise, the new study addressed rolling resistance and wet grip for tyres sold in 2013-2016 in the Netherlands. According to the expert, the results had demonstrated a consistent trend for better performance in all aspects and tyre classes. Therefore, he proposed to tighten the limit values in the 02 series of amendments to Regulation No. 117 (GRB-62-11-Rev.1 and Add.1).
13. The expert from ETRTO made a reservation about the sampling of tyres in the Dutch study and drew the attention of GRB to the fact that the limit values in the 02 series of amendments to Regulation No. 117 had been introduced only in 2012 and that the transitional periods to comply with these limits were still ongoing. The expert from the Russian Federation argued in favour of setting new target values well in advance, in order to give the industry sufficient time to prepare for their introduction. The experts from Germany and OICA recalled the past experience in noise Regulations and pointed out that only tightening the tyre noise limits would not necessarily improve the real situation on the streets. The Chair shared their views and called for a more holistic approach prior to taking a decision.
14. GRB noted that the same proposals had been raised by the Netherlands at the EU level and that internal EU discussions were under way. GRB was of the view that the Working Party on Braking and Running Gear (GRRF), which also deals with Regulation No. 117, should be informed about the Dutch proposals. The expert from the Netherlands expressed his willingness to present the issue to GRRF. Finally, GRB agreed to revert to this subject at one of its future session, based on GRRF and EU deliberations.
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GRB-62-11/Add.1 | Proposal for amendments to the 02 series of amendments to Regulation 117 (presentation)
Document Title: Proposal for amendments to the 02 series of amendments to Regulation 117 (presentation)
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Document Reference Number: GRB-62-11/Add.1
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Description: Presentation in support of the proposal to increase the stringency of tyre noise limits from 1 November 2020.
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Submitted by: Netherlands
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Meeting Session: 62nd GRB session (1-3
Sep 2015)
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Document date: 24 Aug 15 (Posted 24 Aug 15)
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This document concerns UN Regulation No. 117 | Tire Rolling Sound Emissions, Adhesion on Wet Surfaces, and Rolling Resistance.
This submission is related to the following document(s):
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Meeting Reports
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Working Party on Noise | Session 62 | 1-3
Sep 2015
12. The expert from the Netherlands presented a study (GRB-62-09 and Add.1) on noise emission from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) tyres of a specific size which were found to be around 1 dB(A) lower than the one from replacement tyres of the same size. The expert, thus, proposed to further reduce the limit values for OEM tyres in the 02 series of amendments to Regulation No. 117 (GRB-62-11 and Add.1).
13. The expert from Switzerland expressed his support for the general direction of the Dutch proposal. The experts from Germany and EC were of the view that, at this stage, it would be premature to tighten the tyre noise limits of Regulation No. 117. The expert from France called for a holistic approach to this issue. The experts from ETRTO and OICA expressed doubts about the representativeness of the tyre sample used in the Dutch study. The expert from ETRTO also delivered comments on the proposal for amendments to Regulation No. 117 (GRB-62-17). Finally, GRB invited all experts to further study the Dutch proposal and decided to revert to this issue at the next session.
Working Party on Noise | Session 63 | 16-18
Feb 2016
10. The expert from the Netherlands presented several videos demonstrating tyre-rolling noise from trucks on a quiet road surface and recalled his proposal to reduce the limit values for tyres in Regulation No. 117. The expert from EC pointed out that, at this stage, EC could not express any opinion on this proposal and that internal discussions among EU member States should first be planned and held on the issue. The expert from the Netherlands informed GRB that his country had already sent a proposal to this extent to EC and the European Parliament.
Working Party on Noise | Session 64 | 5-7
Sep 2016
12. The expert from the Netherlands recalled their earlier study on tyre performance (GRB-62-11 and Add.1) and presented the outcome of a new study on this subject. In addition to tyre noise, the new study addressed rolling resistance and wet grip for tyres sold in 2013-2016 in the Netherlands. According to the expert, the results had demonstrated a consistent trend for better performance in all aspects and tyre classes. Therefore, he proposed to tighten the limit values in the 02 series of amendments to Regulation No. 117 (GRB-62-11-Rev.1 and Add.1).
13. The expert from ETRTO made a reservation about the sampling of tyres in the Dutch study and drew the attention of GRB to the fact that the limit values in the 02 series of amendments to Regulation No. 117 had been introduced only in 2012 and that the transitional periods to comply with these limits were still ongoing. The expert from the Russian Federation argued in favour of setting new target values well in advance, in order to give the industry sufficient time to prepare for their introduction. The experts from Germany and OICA recalled the past experience in noise Regulations and pointed out that only tightening the tyre noise limits would not necessarily improve the real situation on the streets. The Chair shared their views and called for a more holistic approach prior to taking a decision.
14. GRB noted that the same proposals had been raised by the Netherlands at the EU level and that internal EU discussions were under way. GRB was of the view that the Working Party on Braking and Running Gear (GRRF), which also deals with Regulation No. 117, should be informed about the Dutch proposals. The expert from the Netherlands expressed his willingness to present the issue to GRRF. Finally, GRB agreed to revert to this subject at one of its future session, based on GRRF and EU deliberations.
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Collective amendments
11. The expert from IMMA presented revised collective amendments to Regulations Nos. 9, 41, 63 and 92 to clarify that the provisions on fibrous materials are only applicable if such materials are in contact with exhaust gases (GRB-63-02). GRB adopted the proposals (Annexes III – VI) and requested the secretariat to submit them to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration and vote at their June 2016 sessions as a draft Supplement 2 to the 07 series of amendments to Regulation No. 9, a draft Supplement 5 to the 04 series of amendments to Regulation No. 41, a draft Supplement 2 to the 02 series of amendments to Regulation No. 63 and a draft Supplement 1 to the 01 series of amendments to Regulation No. 92.
GRB-63-02 | Proposal for amendments to Regulations Nos. 9, 41, 63 and 92
Document Title: Proposal for amendments to Regulations Nos. 9, 41, 63 and 92
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Document Reference Number: GRB-63-02
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Description: UN R51 specifies that conditioning of a silencing system is necessary only in cases where exhaust gases come into contact with silencer fibrous materials. This proposal would apply the same concept in L category noise regulations.
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Submitted by: IMMA
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Meeting Session: 63rd GRB session (16-18
Feb 2016)
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Document date: 15 Feb 16 (Posted 16 Feb 16)
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Document status: Superseded
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This document concerns UN Regulation No. 9 | Three-Wheeled Cycle Noise, UN Regulation No. 41 | Motorcycle Noise, UN Regulation No. 63 | Two-wheeled Moped Noise, and UN Regulation No. 92 | Replacement Exhaust Silencing Systems for Motorcycles.
This submission is related to the following document(s):
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Meeting Reports
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Working Party on Noise | Session 63 | 16-18
Feb 2016
11. The expert from IMMA presented revised collective amendments to Regulations Nos. 9, 41, 63 and 92 to clarify that the provisions on fibrous materials are only applicable if such materials are in contact with exhaust gases (GRB-63-02). GRB adopted the proposals (Annexes III – VI) and requested the secretariat to submit them to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration and vote at their June 2016 sessions as a draft Supplement 2 to the 07 series of amendments to Regulation No. 9, a draft Supplement 5 to the 04 series of amendments to Regulation No. 41, a draft Supplement 2 to the 02 series of amendments to Regulation No. 63 and a draft Supplement 1 to the 01 series of amendments to Regulation No. 92.
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Exchange of information on national and international requirements on noise levels
12. The expert from CAETS delivered a presentation (GRB-63-05) in which he argued in favour of a holistic and long-term approach to sound urban planning with a view to preventing negative effects on health and well-being of populations.
GRB-63-05 | Urban sound planning
Document Title: Urban sound planning
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Document Reference Number: GRB-63-05
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Description: Presentation on urban noise research at Chalmers University.
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Submitted by: CAETS and Chalmers
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Meeting Session: 63rd GRB session (16-18
Feb 2016)
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Document date: 01 Feb 16 (Posted 09 Feb 16)
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Meeting Reports
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Working Party on Noise | Session 63 | 16-18
Feb 2016
12. The expert from CAETS delivered a presentation (GRB-63-05) in which he argued in favour of a holistic and long-term approach to sound urban planning with a view to preventing negative effects on health and well-being of populations.
13. The expert from EC informed GRB about a study on how to enhance the sound test requirements for mopeds, three-wheeled vehicles in Regulations Nos. 9, 63 and replacement exhaust silencing systems for L categories (L1 to L5) in Regulations Nos. 92 before the European Union (EU) could accept these Regulations (GRB-63-18). This study included public consultations and had been launched in response to frequent requests by citizens to improve the sound level of mopeds and three-wheeled vehicles as well as of replacement silencers for all L-category vehicles. On a similar note, the expert from EC reported about the ongoing public consultations on the EU Environmental Noise Directive1 (GRB-63-18-Add.1).
14. Based on the outcome of the study, the expert from EC proposed a set of collective amendments to Regulations Nos. 9, 63 and 92 (GRB-63-03, GRB-63-05, GRB-63-07, GRB-63-08, GRB-63-09). The experts from France, Germany, IMMA and OICA delivered a number of remarks on these documents. GRB invited all experts to transmit their written comments, if any, to the expert from EC. Finally, GRB decided to continue consideration of these amendment proposals at its next session based on official documents to be submitted by the expert from EC.
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13. The expert from EC informed GRB about a study on how to enhance the sound test requirements for mopeds, three-wheeled vehicles in Regulations Nos. 9, 63 and replacement exhaust silencing systems for L categories (L1 to L5) in Regulations Nos. 92 before the European Union (EU) could accept these Regulations (GRB-63-18). This study included public consultations and had been launched in response to frequent requests by citizens to improve the sound level of mopeds and three-wheeled vehicles as well as of replacement silencers for all L-category vehicles. On a similar note, the expert from EC reported about the ongoing public consultations on the EU Environmental Noise Directive1 (GRB-63-18-Add.1).
14. Based on the outcome of the study, the expert from EC proposed a set of collective amendments to Regulations Nos. 9, 63 and 92 (GRB-63-03, GRB-63-05, GRB-63-07, GRB-63-08, GRB-63-09). The experts from France, Germany, IMMA and OICA delivered a number of remarks on these documents. GRB invited all experts to transmit their written comments, if any, to the expert from EC. Finally, GRB decided to continue consideration of these amendment proposals at its next session based on official documents to be submitted by the expert from EC.
GRB-63-03 | Amendment proposals for Regulations Nos. 9, 63 and 92
Document Title: Amendment proposals for Regulations Nos. 9, 63 and 92
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Document Reference Number: GRB-63-03
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Description: Explanation of recommendations developed for the European Commission by LAT, TNO, Heinz Steven, and TÜV Nord for the improvement of the regulations with regard to additional sound emission provisions.
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Submitted by: EC, LAT, TNO, and TÜV Nord
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Meeting Session: 63rd GRB session (16-18
Feb 2016)
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Document date: 15 Feb 16 (Posted 16 Mar 16)
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This document concerns UN Regulation No. 9 | Three-Wheeled Cycle Noise, UN Regulation No. 63 | Two-wheeled Moped Noise, and UN Regulation No. 92 | Replacement Exhaust Silencing Systems for Motorcycles.
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Meeting Reports
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Working Party on Noise | Session 63 | 16-18
Feb 2016
13. The expert from EC informed GRB about a study on how to enhance the sound test requirements for mopeds, three-wheeled vehicles in Regulations Nos. 9, 63 and replacement exhaust silencing systems for L categories (L1 to L5) in Regulations Nos. 92 before the European Union (EU) could accept these Regulations (GRB-63-18). This study included public consultations and had been launched in response to frequent requests by citizens to improve the sound level of mopeds and three-wheeled vehicles as well as of replacement silencers for all L-category vehicles. On a similar note, the expert from EC reported about the ongoing public consultations on the EU Environmental Noise Directive1 (GRB-63-18-Add.1).
14. Based on the outcome of the study, the expert from EC proposed a set of collective amendments to Regulations Nos. 9, 63 and 92 (GRB-63-03, GRB-63-05, GRB-63-07, GRB-63-08, GRB-63-09). The experts from France, Germany, IMMA and OICA delivered a number of remarks on these documents. GRB invited all experts to transmit their written comments, if any, to the expert from EC. Finally, GRB decided to continue consideration of these amendment proposals at its next session based on official documents to be submitted by the expert from EC.
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GRB-63-05 | Urban sound planning
Document Title: Urban sound planning
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Document Reference Number: GRB-63-05
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Description: Presentation on urban noise research at Chalmers University.
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Submitted by: CAETS and Chalmers
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Meeting Session: 63rd GRB session (16-18
Feb 2016)
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Document date: 01 Feb 16 (Posted 09 Feb 16)
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Meeting Reports
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Working Party on Noise | Session 63 | 16-18
Feb 2016
12. The expert from CAETS delivered a presentation (GRB-63-05) in which he argued in favour of a holistic and long-term approach to sound urban planning with a view to preventing negative effects on health and well-being of populations.
13. The expert from EC informed GRB about a study on how to enhance the sound test requirements for mopeds, three-wheeled vehicles in Regulations Nos. 9, 63 and replacement exhaust silencing systems for L categories (L1 to L5) in Regulations Nos. 92 before the European Union (EU) could accept these Regulations (GRB-63-18). This study included public consultations and had been launched in response to frequent requests by citizens to improve the sound level of mopeds and three-wheeled vehicles as well as of replacement silencers for all L-category vehicles. On a similar note, the expert from EC reported about the ongoing public consultations on the EU Environmental Noise Directive1 (GRB-63-18-Add.1).
14. Based on the outcome of the study, the expert from EC proposed a set of collective amendments to Regulations Nos. 9, 63 and 92 (GRB-63-03, GRB-63-05, GRB-63-07, GRB-63-08, GRB-63-09). The experts from France, Germany, IMMA and OICA delivered a number of remarks on these documents. GRB invited all experts to transmit their written comments, if any, to the expert from EC. Finally, GRB decided to continue consideration of these amendment proposals at its next session based on official documents to be submitted by the expert from EC.
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GRB-63-07 | Amendment proposals for Regulation No. 63
Document Title: Amendment proposals for Regulation No. 63
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Document Reference Number: GRB-63-07
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Description: Based on the outcomes of a European Commission study, proposal to clarify the text and align its provisions with other vehicle sound regulations, especially UN R41, including to replace references to “two wheeled moped” with the term “L1 category vehicles” (and consequently to replace references to “moped” with “vehicle”) and to replace the term “noise” with “sound” (except for references to background noise) throughout the regulation.
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Submitted by: EC
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Meeting Session: 63rd GRB session (16-18
Feb 2016)
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Document date: 17 Feb 16 (Posted 17 Feb 16)
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Document status: Superseded
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This document concerns UN Regulation No. 63 | Two-wheeled Moped Noise.
This submission is related to the following document(s):
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Meeting Reports
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Working Party on Noise | Session 63 | 16-18
Feb 2016
13. The expert from EC informed GRB about a study on how to enhance the sound test requirements for mopeds, three-wheeled vehicles in Regulations Nos. 9, 63 and replacement exhaust silencing systems for L categories (L1 to L5) in Regulations Nos. 92 before the European Union (EU) could accept these Regulations (GRB-63-18). This study included public consultations and had been launched in response to frequent requests by citizens to improve the sound level of mopeds and three-wheeled vehicles as well as of replacement silencers for all L-category vehicles. On a similar note, the expert from EC reported about the ongoing public consultations on the EU Environmental Noise Directive1 (GRB-63-18-Add.1).
14. Based on the outcome of the study, the expert from EC proposed a set of collective amendments to Regulations Nos. 9, 63 and 92 (GRB-63-03, GRB-63-05, GRB-63-07, GRB-63-08, GRB-63-09). The experts from France, Germany, IMMA and OICA delivered a number of remarks on these documents. GRB invited all experts to transmit their written comments, if any, to the expert from EC. Finally, GRB decided to continue consideration of these amendment proposals at its next session based on official documents to be submitted by the expert from EC.
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GRB-63-08 | Amendment proposals for Regulation No. 9
Document Title: Amendment proposals for Regulation No. 9
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Document Reference Number: GRB-63-08
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Description: Based on the outcomes of a European Commission study, proposal to clarify the text and align its provisions with other vehicle sound regulations, especially UN R41.
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Submitted by: EC
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Meeting Session: 63rd GRB session (16-18
Feb 2016)
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Document date: 17 Feb 16 (Posted 17 Feb 16)
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Document status: Superseded
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This document concerns UN Regulation No. 9 | Three-Wheeled Cycle Noise.
This submission is related to the following document(s):
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Meeting Reports
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Working Party on Noise | Session 63 | 16-18
Feb 2016
13. The expert from EC informed GRB about a study on how to enhance the sound test requirements for mopeds, three-wheeled vehicles in Regulations Nos. 9, 63 and replacement exhaust silencing systems for L categories (L1 to L5) in Regulations Nos. 92 before the European Union (EU) could accept these Regulations (GRB-63-18). This study included public consultations and had been launched in response to frequent requests by citizens to improve the sound level of mopeds and three-wheeled vehicles as well as of replacement silencers for all L-category vehicles. On a similar note, the expert from EC reported about the ongoing public consultations on the EU Environmental Noise Directive1 (GRB-63-18-Add.1).
14. Based on the outcome of the study, the expert from EC proposed a set of collective amendments to Regulations Nos. 9, 63 and 92 (GRB-63-03, GRB-63-05, GRB-63-07, GRB-63-08, GRB-63-09). The experts from France, Germany, IMMA and OICA delivered a number of remarks on these documents. GRB invited all experts to transmit their written comments, if any, to the expert from EC. Finally, GRB decided to continue consideration of these amendment proposals at its next session based on official documents to be submitted by the expert from EC.
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GRB-63-09 | Amendment proposals for Regulation No. 92
Document Title: Amendment proposals for Regulation No. 92
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Document Reference Number: GRB-63-09
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Submitted by: EC
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Meeting Session: 63rd GRB session (16-18
Feb 2016)
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Document date: 16 Feb 16 (Posted 16 Feb 16)
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Document status: Superseded
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This document concerns UN Regulation No. 92 | Replacement Exhaust Silencing Systems for Motorcycles.
This submission is related to the following document(s):
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Meeting Reports
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Working Party on Noise | Session 63 | 16-18
Feb 2016
13. The expert from EC informed GRB about a study on how to enhance the sound test requirements for mopeds, three-wheeled vehicles in Regulations Nos. 9, 63 and replacement exhaust silencing systems for L categories (L1 to L5) in Regulations Nos. 92 before the European Union (EU) could accept these Regulations (GRB-63-18). This study included public consultations and had been launched in response to frequent requests by citizens to improve the sound level of mopeds and three-wheeled vehicles as well as of replacement silencers for all L-category vehicles. On a similar note, the expert from EC reported about the ongoing public consultations on the EU Environmental Noise Directive1 (GRB-63-18-Add.1).
14. Based on the outcome of the study, the expert from EC proposed a set of collective amendments to Regulations Nos. 9, 63 and 92 (GRB-63-03, GRB-63-05, GRB-63-07, GRB-63-08, GRB-63-09). The experts from France, Germany, IMMA and OICA delivered a number of remarks on these documents. GRB invited all experts to transmit their written comments, if any, to the expert from EC. Finally, GRB decided to continue consideration of these amendment proposals at its next session based on official documents to be submitted by the expert from EC.
20. GRB recalled the WP.29 request to introduce, in the medium term, an alternative acronym for “Replacement Exhaust Silencing System” (RESS) in Regulation No. 92 (WP.29-165-16). As a replacement, the experts from IMMA and OICA proposed a new term “Non-Original Replacement Exhaust Silencing System” (NORESS). GRB preliminary agreed with this proposal and noted that it was already used in the amendment proposal for Regulation No. 92 (GRB-63-09).
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GRB-63-18 | EC study to enhance Regulations Nos. 9, 63 and 92 with respect to sound test requirements
Document Title: EC study to enhance Regulations Nos. 9, 63 and 92 with respect to sound test requirements
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Document Reference Number: GRB-63-18
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Submitted by: EC
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Meeting Session: 63rd GRB session (16-18
Feb 2016)
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Document date: 17 Feb 16 (Posted 17 Feb 16)
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This document concerns UN Regulation No. 9 | Three-Wheeled Cycle Noise, UN Regulation No. 63 | Two-wheeled Moped Noise, and UN Regulation No. 92 | Replacement Exhaust Silencing Systems for Motorcycles.
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Meeting Reports
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Working Party on Noise | Session 63 | 16-18
Feb 2016
13. The expert from EC informed GRB about a study on how to enhance the sound test requirements for mopeds, three-wheeled vehicles in Regulations Nos. 9, 63 and replacement exhaust silencing systems for L categories (L1 to L5) in Regulations Nos. 92 before the European Union (EU) could accept these Regulations (GRB-63-18). This study included public consultations and had been launched in response to frequent requests by citizens to improve the sound level of mopeds and three-wheeled vehicles as well as of replacement silencers for all L-category vehicles. On a similar note, the expert from EC reported about the ongoing public consultations on the EU Environmental Noise Directive1 (GRB-63-18-Add.1).
14. Based on the outcome of the study, the expert from EC proposed a set of collective amendments to Regulations Nos. 9, 63 and 92 (GRB-63-03, GRB-63-05, GRB-63-07, GRB-63-08, GRB-63-09). The experts from France, Germany, IMMA and OICA delivered a number of remarks on these documents. GRB invited all experts to transmit their written comments, if any, to the expert from EC. Finally, GRB decided to continue consideration of these amendment proposals at its next session based on official documents to be submitted by the expert from EC.
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GRB-63-18/Add.1 | Consultation on the evaluation of the EU Environmental Noise Directive
Document Title: Consultation on the evaluation of the EU Environmental Noise Directive
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Document Reference Number: GRB-63-18/Add.1
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Meeting Session: 63rd GRB session (16-18
Feb 2016)
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Document date: 17 Feb 16 (Posted 17 Feb 16)
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This document concerns UN Regulation No. 9 | Three-Wheeled Cycle Noise, UN Regulation No. 63 | Two-wheeled Moped Noise, and UN Regulation No. 92 | Replacement Exhaust Silencing Systems for Motorcycles.
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Meeting Reports
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Working Party on Noise | Session 63 | 16-18
Feb 2016
13. The expert from EC informed GRB about a study on how to enhance the sound test requirements for mopeds, three-wheeled vehicles in Regulations Nos. 9, 63 and replacement exhaust silencing systems for L categories (L1 to L5) in Regulations Nos. 92 before the European Union (EU) could accept these Regulations (GRB-63-18). This study included public consultations and had been launched in response to frequent requests by citizens to improve the sound level of mopeds and three-wheeled vehicles as well as of replacement silencers for all L-category vehicles. On a similar note, the expert from EC reported about the ongoing public consultations on the EU Environmental Noise Directive1 (GRB-63-18-Add.1).
14. Based on the outcome of the study, the expert from EC proposed a set of collective amendments to Regulations Nos. 9, 63 and 92 (GRB-63-03, GRB-63-05, GRB-63-07, GRB-63-08, GRB-63-09). The experts from France, Germany, IMMA and OICA delivered a number of remarks on these documents. GRB invited all experts to transmit their written comments, if any, to the expert from EC. Finally, GRB decided to continue consideration of these amendment proposals at its next session based on official documents to be submitted by the expert from EC.
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Influence of road surface on tyre rolling sound emissions
15. The expert from the Netherlands indicated that one Dutch province had launched a labelling system for noise of road surfaces and that the national authorities were studying the system. He added that more details would be reported at the next session of GRB.
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Quiet road transport vehicles
16. The experts from France and Germany, in their capacity of Co-chairs of the Informal Working Group (IWG) on a Quiet Road Transport Vehicles (QRTV) Regulation under 1958 Agreement, reported on the status of QRTV-related work (GRB-63-13). GRB noted that WP.29, at its March 2016 session, would consider a draft QRTV Regulation (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2016/26). At its November 2015 session, WP.29 decided to extend the mandate IWG on QRTV Regulation with a view to addressing concerns raised by WBU (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1118, paras. 24, 100-102), namely sound pressure levels, optional installation of the Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) pause switches and sound emissions when stationary. IWG on QRTV Regulation would also consider the possible extension of the scope of the QRTV regulation to vehicles of L categories.
17. To reflect the above new tasks, the experts from France and Germany proposed to update the Terms of Reference (ToR) of IWG on QRTV Regulation (GRB-63-14). GRB adopted the revised ToR, as reproduced in Annex VII.
GRB-63-13 | Status of QRTV work and Regulation
Document Title: Status of QRTV work and Regulation
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Document Reference Number: GRB-63-13
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Meeting Session: 63rd GRB session (16-18
Feb 2016)
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Document date: 17 Feb 16 (Posted 17 Feb 16)
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This document concerns UN Regulation No. 138 | Quiet Road Transport Vehicles.
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Meeting Reports
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Working Party on Noise | Session 63 | 16-18
Feb 2016
16. The experts from France and Germany, in their capacity of Co-chairs of the Informal Working Group (IWG) on a Quiet Road Transport Vehicles (QRTV) Regulation under 1958 Agreement, reported on the status of QRTV-related work (GRB-63-13). GRB noted that WP.29, at its March 2016 session, would consider a draft QRTV Regulation (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2016/26). At its November 2015 session, WP.29 decided to extend the mandate IWG on QRTV Regulation with a view to addressing concerns raised by WBU (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1118, paras. 24, 100-102), namely sound pressure levels, optional installation of the Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) pause switches and sound emissions when stationary. IWG on QRTV Regulation would also consider the possible extension of the scope of the QRTV regulation to vehicles of L categories.
17. To reflect the above new tasks, the experts from France and Germany proposed to update the Terms of Reference (ToR) of IWG on QRTV Regulation (GRB-63-14). GRB adopted the revised ToR, as reproduced in Annex VII.
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GRB-63-14 | Revised Terms of Reference of IWG QRTV Regulation
Document Title: Revised Terms of Reference of IWG QRTV Regulation
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Document Reference Number: GRB-63-14
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Meeting Session: 63rd GRB session (16-18
Feb 2016)
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Document date: 17 Feb 16 (Posted 17 Feb 16)
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Document status: Superseded
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This document concerns UN Regulation No. 138 | Quiet Road Transport Vehicles.
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Meeting Reports
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Working Party on Noise | Session 63 | 16-18
Feb 2016
16. The experts from France and Germany, in their capacity of Co-chairs of the Informal Working Group (IWG) on a Quiet Road Transport Vehicles (QRTV) Regulation under 1958 Agreement, reported on the status of QRTV-related work (GRB-63-13). GRB noted that WP.29, at its March 2016 session, would consider a draft QRTV Regulation (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2016/26). At its November 2015 session, WP.29 decided to extend the mandate IWG on QRTV Regulation with a view to addressing concerns raised by WBU (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1118, paras. 24, 100-102), namely sound pressure levels, optional installation of the Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) pause switches and sound emissions when stationary. IWG on QRTV Regulation would also consider the possible extension of the scope of the QRTV regulation to vehicles of L categories.
17. To reflect the above new tasks, the experts from France and Germany proposed to update the Terms of Reference (ToR) of IWG on QRTV Regulation (GRB-63-14). GRB adopted the revised ToR, as reproduced in Annex VII.
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WP.29/2016/26 | Proposal for a new Regulation concerning the approval of quiet road transport vehicles
Document Title: Proposal for a new Regulation concerning the approval of quiet road transport vehicles
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Document Reference Number: WP.29/2016/26
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Description: Proposal for the establishment of a new UN Regulation governing the approval of audible vehicle alerting systems for quiet vehicles moving at low speeds. This proposal can be considered as the first phase of the regulation. In response to concerns raised by the World Blind Union, GRB agreed to extend the mandate of the informal working group that developed this text in order to consider further measures to address the WBU concerns.
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Meeting Session: 168th WP.29 session (8-11
Mar 2016)
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Document date: 07 Jan 16 (Posted 07 Jan 16)
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Document status: Adopted text published
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This document concerns UN Regulation No. 138 | Quiet Road Transport Vehicles.
This submission is related to the following document(s):
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Adoption Vote
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This proposal (WP.29/2016/26) was adopted by the World Forum. Thirty-eight Contracting Parties to the 1958 Agreement were present for the vote by AC.1. Thirty-eight voted in favor with zero against and zero abstaining.
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Meeting Reports
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Working Party on Noise | Session 63 | 16-18
Feb 2016
16. The experts from France and Germany, in their capacity of Co-chairs of the Informal Working Group (IWG) on a Quiet Road Transport Vehicles (QRTV) Regulation under 1958 Agreement, reported on the status of QRTV-related work (GRB-63-13). GRB noted that WP.29, at its March 2016 session, would consider a draft QRTV Regulation (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2016/26). At its November 2015 session, WP.29 decided to extend the mandate IWG on QRTV Regulation with a view to addressing concerns raised by WBU (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1118, paras. 24, 100-102), namely sound pressure levels, optional installation of the Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) pause switches and sound emissions when stationary. IWG on QRTV Regulation would also consider the possible extension of the scope of the QRTV regulation to vehicles of L categories.
17. To reflect the above new tasks, the experts from France and Germany proposed to update the Terms of Reference (ToR) of IWG on QRTV Regulation (GRB-63-14). GRB adopted the revised ToR, as reproduced in Annex VII.
World Forum for the Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations | Session 168 | 8-11
Mar 2016
66. The World Forum considered the draft proposal for a new Regulation concerning the approval of quiet road transport vehicles (QRTV) under item 4.13.1 and recommended its submission to AC.1 for voting.
Working Party on Noise | Session 64 | 5-7
Sep 2016
20. GRB noted that the draft Regulation on quiet road transport vehicles (QRTV) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2016/26) had been adopted by WP.29 and AC.1 at their March 2016 sessions and would enter into force as Regulation No. 138 in October 2016 (Depository Notification C.N.125.2016.TREATIES-XI.B.16 of 5 April 2016).
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18. The expert from the United States of America, in his capacity of Chair of IWG on QRTV Global Technical Regulation (GTR), informed GRB that the national Rule on AVAS would be published in his country in the coming months and that, following the publication, he would convene a session of IWG on QRTV GTR. He also indicated that the AVAS pause switch would be prohibited in the national Rule.
19. The expert from Japan pointed out that AVAS is of critical importance for the safety of cyclists and pedestrians, especially of people with impaired vision, and proposed amendments to the draft QRTV Regulation prohibiting the pause function (GRB-63-12). The expert from WBU supported this proposal and expressed his concerns about the pause switch that would allow defeat of the safety device. GRB noted that the wording of the proposal might be improved and invited the expert from Japan to submit an updated text as an official document for consideration at the next session.
GRB-63-12 | Proposal for amendments to Regulation [138] concerning the approval of quiet road transport vehicles (QRTV)
Document Title: Proposal for amendments to Regulation [138] concerning the approval of quiet road transport vehicles (QRTV)
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Document Reference Number: GRB-63-12
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Description: Proposal for a 01 series of amendments to the new UN Regulation on quiet road transport vehicles to prohibit the use of a pause function for the alert sound.
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Submitted by: Japan
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Meeting Session: 63rd GRB session (16-18
Feb 2016)
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Document date: 17 Feb 16 (Posted 17 Feb 16)
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Document status: Superseded
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This document concerns UN Regulation No. 138 | Quiet Road Transport Vehicles.
This submission is related to the following document(s):
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Meeting Reports
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Working Party on Noise | Session 63 | 16-18
Feb 2016
19. The expert from Japan pointed out that AVAS is of critical importance for the safety of cyclists and pedestrians, especially of people with impaired vision, and proposed amendments to the draft QRTV Regulation prohibiting the pause function (GRB-63-12). The expert from WBU supported this proposal and expressed his concerns about the pause switch that would allow defeat of the safety device. GRB noted that the wording of the proposal might be improved and invited the expert from Japan to submit an updated text as an official document for consideration at the next session.
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Acronyms and abbreviations in Regulations under the responsibility of the Working Party on Noise (GRB)
20. GRB recalled the WP.29 request to introduce, in the medium term, an alternative acronym for “Replacement Exhaust Silencing System” (RESS) in Regulation No. 92 (WP.29-165-16). As a replacement, the experts from IMMA and OICA proposed a new term “Non-Original Replacement Exhaust Silencing System” (NORESS). GRB preliminary agreed with this proposal and noted that it was already used in the amendment proposal for Regulation No. 92 (GRB-63-09).
GRB-63-09 | Amendment proposals for Regulation No. 92
Document Title: Amendment proposals for Regulation No. 92
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Document Reference Number: GRB-63-09
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Submitted by: EC
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Meeting Session: 63rd GRB session (16-18
Feb 2016)
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Document date: 16 Feb 16 (Posted 16 Feb 16)
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Document status: Superseded
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This document concerns UN Regulation No. 92 | Replacement Exhaust Silencing Systems for Motorcycles.
This submission is related to the following document(s):
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Meeting Reports
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Working Party on Noise | Session 63 | 16-18
Feb 2016
13. The expert from EC informed GRB about a study on how to enhance the sound test requirements for mopeds, three-wheeled vehicles in Regulations Nos. 9, 63 and replacement exhaust silencing systems for L categories (L1 to L5) in Regulations Nos. 92 before the European Union (EU) could accept these Regulations (GRB-63-18). This study included public consultations and had been launched in response to frequent requests by citizens to improve the sound level of mopeds and three-wheeled vehicles as well as of replacement silencers for all L-category vehicles. On a similar note, the expert from EC reported about the ongoing public consultations on the EU Environmental Noise Directive1 (GRB-63-18-Add.1).
14. Based on the outcome of the study, the expert from EC proposed a set of collective amendments to Regulations Nos. 9, 63 and 92 (GRB-63-03, GRB-63-05, GRB-63-07, GRB-63-08, GRB-63-09). The experts from France, Germany, IMMA and OICA delivered a number of remarks on these documents. GRB invited all experts to transmit their written comments, if any, to the expert from EC. Finally, GRB decided to continue consideration of these amendment proposals at its next session based on official documents to be submitted by the expert from EC.
20. GRB recalled the WP.29 request to introduce, in the medium term, an alternative acronym for “Replacement Exhaust Silencing System” (RESS) in Regulation No. 92 (WP.29-165-16). As a replacement, the experts from IMMA and OICA proposed a new term “Non-Original Replacement Exhaust Silencing System” (NORESS). GRB preliminary agreed with this proposal and noted that it was already used in the amendment proposal for Regulation No. 92 (GRB-63-09).
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WP.29-165-16 | Definitions and acronyms/abbreviations in Vehicle Regulations
Document Title: Definitions and acronyms/abbreviations in Vehicle Regulations
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Document Reference Number: WP.29-165-16
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Description: Status report on the work to harmonize definitions and terms.
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Meeting Session: 165th WP.29 session (10-13
Mar 2015)
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Document date: 09 Mar 15 (Posted 09 Mar 15)
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This document concerns United Nations Agreement | Mutual Resolution No. 2: Vehicle Propulsion System Definitions.
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Meeting Reports
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World Forum for the Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations | Session 165 | 10-13
Mar 2015
28. [The GRPE Chair] announced that the IWG on Vehicle Propulsion System Definitions (VPSD) would submit a formal proposal for a new Mutual Resolution on Vehicle Powertrain Definitions for the June 2015 session of GRPE.
29. He introduced the informal documents, which list the acronyms and abbreviations used in UN Regulations (WP.29-165-17) and highlighted the problem of using the acronym ‘RESS’ to describe both the ‘Non-original Replacement Exhaust Silencer System’ and the ‘Non-original Replacement Exhaust System and Rechargeable Energy Storage System’ (WP.29-165-16). The World Forum endorsed the content of document WP.29-165-16 and referred the choice to its subsidiary bodies. The secretariat added that the document WP.29-165-17 would be made available on the UNECE website and it would continue to be updated on a regular basis.
Working Party on Noise | Session 62 | 1-3
Sep 2015
23. GRB noted that WP.29, at its March 2015 session, had considered a list of acronyms and abbreviations used in Regulations (WP.29-165-17) and noted that the acronym RESS “Replacement Exhaust Silencing System” is used in Regulation No. 92. However, RESS is widely used as “Rechargeable Energy Storage System”, for example, in Regulations Nos. 10, 12, 94, 95 and 100. For this reason, WP.29 had requested GRB to introduce, in the medium term, an alternative acronym for “Replacement Exhaust Silencing System” in Regulation No. 92 (WP.29-165-16). GRB invited experts and, in particular, IMMA to study this issue and decided to revert to it at the next session.
Working Party on Noise | Session 63 | 16-18
Feb 2016
20. GRB recalled the WP.29 request to introduce, in the medium term, an alternative acronym for “Replacement Exhaust Silencing System” (RESS) in Regulation No. 92 (WP.29-165-16). As a replacement, the experts from IMMA and OICA proposed a new term “Non-Original Replacement Exhaust Silencing System” (NORESS). GRB preliminary agreed with this proposal and noted that it was already used in the amendment proposal for Regulation No. 92 (GRB-63-09).
Working Party on Noise | Session 64 | 5-7
Sep 2016
26. GRB recalled the WP.29 request to introduce, in the medium term, an alternative acronym for ‘Replacement Exhaust Silencing System’ (RESS) in Regulation No. 92 (WP.29-165-16). GRB noted that this issue was addressed in document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRB/2016/5 adopted at this session (see para. 15 above).
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Proposals for amendments to the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles
21. GRB noted that a new Revision 4 of the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3) had recently been made available on the UNECE website.
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Development of the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval (IWVTA) system
22. The secretariat informed GRB about the recent activities of the Subgroup on UN Regulation No. 0 on IWVTA, about the progress on Revision 3 of the 1958 Agreement and about the development of an electronic database for the exchange of type approval documentation (DETA). GRB noted that Regulations Nos. 28 and 51 would be included in IWVTA.
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Highlights of the November 2015 session of WP.29
23. The secretariat reported on the highlights of the 167th session of WP.29 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1118, GRB-63-06).
GRB-63-06/Rev.1 | General information and WP.29 highlights for the 63rd GRB session
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Exchange of views regarding the future work of GRB
24. The Chair presented a revised list of possible issues for the future GRB activities compiled at the second informal meeting in December 2015, together with written comments by some experts (GRB-62-08-Rev.2). GRB noted that some of these issues could be addressed directly by GRB while some others might require the establishment of informal working groups (IWG). In particular, IWGs were suggested in relation to Regulations Nos. 41 and 51 for the ASEP provisions and for pass-by noise tests of vehicle in-use (during roadside checks and periodic technical inspections). The experts from France and Germany preliminarily volunteered to chair, respectively, these groups. The experts from China, Japan, Hungary, EC, IMMA and OICA expressed their support for the creation of these IWGs. GRB decided to take a decision on their establishment at its next session.
25. The expert from EC delivered a number of additional comments on GRB-62-08-Rev.2. In particular, he indicated that the ASEP provisions (in a light version) and pass-by tests were also necessary for Regulations Nos. 9 and 63, as proposed in documents GRB-63-07 and GRB-63-08. For possible new sound level limits in Regulations Nos. 9, 63, 92 and 117, as well as for re-treaded tyres, he pointed out that such limits may only be proposed after discussions with the EU member States in due time, subject to internal planning and availability of resources.
26. The expert from the Russian Federation proposed to amend the list of possible future activities, in the long term, with the following issues: infrasound and preparing a definition of quiet vehicles. The expert from ETRTO was of the view that it would be premature to address re-treaded tyres and pointed out that GRRF should also be involved in considerations of this issue.
27. GRB invited the Chair to update the list based on the comments received and decided to revert to this issue at its next session.
GRB-62-08/Rev.2 | GRB subjects for the future
Document Title: GRB subjects for the future
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Document Reference Number: GRB-62-08/Rev.2
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Description: Overview of discussions for the future development of vehicle noise regulations prepared by the GRB secretariat.
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Meeting Session: 63rd GRB session (16-18
Feb 2016)
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Document date: 09 Feb 16 (Posted 09 Feb 16)
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This document concerns United Nations Agreement | RE3 Construction of Vehicles, WP.29 Discussion Topic | Quiet Road Transport Vehicles, UN Regulation No. 9 | Three-Wheeled Cycle Noise, UN Regulation No. 28 | Audible Warning Devices and Signals, UN Regulation No. 41 | Motorcycle Noise, UN Regulation No. 51 | Vehicle Noise Emissions, UN Regulation No. 63 | Two-wheeled Moped Noise, UN Regulation No. 92 | Replacement Exhaust Silencing Systems for Motorcycles, and UN Regulation No. 117 | Tire Rolling Sound Emissions, Adhesion on Wet Surfaces, and Rolling Resistance.
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Meeting Reports
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Working Party on Noise | Session 63 | 16-18
Feb 2016
24. The Chair presented a revised list of possible issues for the future GRB activities compiled at the second informal meeting in December 2015, together with written comments by some experts (GRB-62-08-Rev.2). GRB noted that some of these issues could be addressed directly by GRB while some others might require the establishment of informal working groups (IWG). In particular, IWGs were suggested in relation to Regulations Nos. 41 and 51 for the ASEP provisions and for pass-by noise tests of vehicle in-use (during roadside checks and periodic technical inspections). The experts from France and Germany preliminarily volunteered to chair, respectively, these groups. The experts from China, Japan, Hungary, EC, IMMA and OICA expressed their support for the creation of these IWGs. GRB decided to take a decision on their establishment at its next session.
25. The expert from EC delivered a number of additional comments on GRB-62-08-Rev.2. In particular, he indicated that the ASEP provisions (in a light version) and pass-by tests were also necessary for Regulations Nos. 9 and 63, as proposed in documents GRB-63-07 and GRB-63-08. For possible new sound level limits in Regulations Nos. 9, 63, 92 and 117, as well as for re-treaded tyres, he pointed out that such limits may only be proposed after discussions with the EU member States in due time, subject to internal planning and availability of resources.
26. The expert from the Russian Federation proposed to amend the list of possible future activities, in the long term, with the following issues: infrasound and preparing a definition of quiet vehicles. The expert from ETRTO was of the view that it would be premature to address re-treaded tyres and pointed out that GRRF should also be involved in considerations of this issue.
27. GRB invited the Chair to update the list based on the comments received and decided to revert to this issue at its next session.
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Other business
28. GRB was informed that Mr. Jean-Claude Noirhomme (ETRTO) would retire and no longer attend its sessions. GRB acknowledged his considerable contributions to the activities of the group and wished him a happy retirement.
29. Mr. Walter Nissler, Chief, Vehicle Regulations and Transport Innovations Section, informed GRB about the abolishment of several General Service (G) posts within the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) as decided by the United Nations General Assembly in December 2015. He further explained that one of these G posts had been abolished in the Vehicle Regulations and Transport Innovations Section as of 1 January 2016, due to the imminent retirement of the current incumbent. He warned that this unfortunate situation might affect the services provided by the Section.
30. Some experts wondered whether it would be possible to move the autumn session of GRB to the second week of September. The Chair invited the secretariat to look into this issue, taking into account the annual schedule of meetings of WP.29 and its subsidiary bodies.
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Provisional agenda for the sixty-fourth session
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