Input from the WP.29 secretariat for the text explaining the meaning of a “revision” to a UN Regulation and of a “version” of a UN Regulation.

Brief summary of GRRF discussions related to the performance of products in conditions outside the scope of test procedures (i.e., assuring satisfactory performance under all normal road conditions). GRRF agreed with Russia that this issue should be put before the full World Forum.

Status of the proposals adopted during the June 2015 WP.29 session. Please note that the documents do not all have the same date of entry into force.

Declaration from the UN gathering of ministers during 18-19 November 2015, including item OP20. Promote the adoption of policies and measures to implement United Nations vehicle safety regulations or equivalent national standards to ensure that all new motor vehicles, meet applicable minimum regulations for occupant and other road users protection, with seat belts, air bags and active safety systems such as anti-lock braking system (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC) fitted as standard.

MLIT report raising concerns over the way approval numbers reflect the supplements covered. The draft Revision 3 of the 1958 Agreement requires that each approval number include the applicable supplement number; however, the application for a change of the supplement number does not constitute application for an extension of the approval. As a result, the approval number will not be changed even if a different supplement comes into force, resulting in a product having a supplement number that is different from the actual number of the supplement in force.

Proposal to delete provisions concerning Technical Services (Schedule 2). Germany cannot support the introduction of these provisions because they would conflict with the European Commission proposal of 27 January 2016 to replace Directive 2007/46/EC and tighten EU legislation on the type approval of vehicles, especially with regard to the role of the Technical Services and the related requirements to assess the quality of Technical Services. Germany proposes modifications to the draft text that still envision the introduction of a new Schedule 2 at a later stage while noting that document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1059 would continue to govern Technical Services as a separate document until that time.

Consolidated version of the working draft amendment to WP29/1044/Rev.1, incorporating changes agreed during the 18th subgroup session and the following:

1. OICA responses/comments to the proposals and comments made by the EC (see SG58-18-08)
2. OICA proposal to revise §43, as requested at the November 2015 meeting (see SG58-19-01, Action item 6)
3. Revision to the transitional provisions in chapters B (equipment and parts), C (installation of equipment and parts), D (replacement parts for vehicles in use), jointly developed with CLEPA
4. Some further proposals by CLEPA, that can be supported by OICA

This document is the draft revision to the existing guidelines document WP29/1044/Rev.1 which includes the changes discussed at the 18th SG58 meeting and will be used as a base document for discussion at the 19th SG58 meeting.

It also includes:
1. OICA responses/comments to the proposals and comments made by the EC (see SG58-18-08)
2. OICA proposal to revise §43, as requested at the November 2015 meeting (see SG58-19-01, Action item 6)
3. Revision to the transitional provisions in chapters B (equipment and parts), C (installation of equipment and parts), D (replacement parts for vehicles in use), jointly developed with CLEPA
4. Some further proposals by CLEPA, that can be supported by OICA

Document prepared by the WP.29 secretariat to provide a consolidated updated version of the proposed Revision 3 to the 1958 Agreement. The secretariat anticipates a decision by the World Forum to seek unanimous agreement on this proposed final text during its March 2016 session.