Proposal to amend UN R13, 13-H, 79, 89, 130, 131, 139, 140, 152, 155, 156, 157, 171, 175, and 178 by introducing provisions on software identification and software updates. Amendments add new paragraphs referring to Software Identification Number definitions in Consolidated Resolution R.E.3, require manufacturers to provide Technical Services with information on hardware and software influencing performance, permit vehicle manufacturers to apply for new approvals differentiating software versions for registered versus new vehicles while avoiding test duplication, and modify production discontinuation provisions to exclude cases where manufacturers seek approval extensions for software updates of registered vehicles.

Proposal to insert new paragraphs 3.1.1, 3.1.2, 3.2.2, and 4.6 to 4.6.6 in UN Regulation No. 157. The manufacturer shall provide approval authorities with a single point of contact, expected granting approval authority, and brief details of the ALKS and its ODD prior to application for approval. The granting approval authority shall inform receiving approval authorities of territories where ALKS can be active and provide specified information at least 30 days before granting approval. Receiving approval authorities may provide comments within 30 days, with disputes resolved per the 1958 Agreement. These provisions apply to both the original version and the 01 series of amendments, referencing WP.29/343.

Proposal to amend Annex 4, paragraph 3.5.4, to require the manufacturer to report critical incidents to the granting type-approval authority, and to insert new paragraph 3.5.4.1 requiring the type approval authority to upload information received from the manufacturer in English language to the secure internet database “DETA” without undue delay but no later than 14 days after receipt. A new Annex 7 provides guidance for data exchange via DETA in accordance with paragraph 3.5.4.1.

Proposal to amend UN R157, including Annex 4, paragraph 3.5.4, requiring manufacturers to monitor safety-relevant incidents and report critical incidents to type-approval authorities, a new paragraph 3.5.4.1 to require approval authorities to upload remedial action information to the DETA database within 14 days, and a new Annex 7 to provide guidance for authorities on using DETA to exchange incident information.

Proposal to require the approval authority to upload information received from the manufacturer concerning remedial action(s) addressing an ALKS design to the DETA platform and to clarify the use of DETA with regard to ALKS approved under UN R157.

Proposal to reinstate the obligation for the granting approval authority to inform the approval authority of each of each Contracting Party in whose territory the manufacturer intends to deploy the ALKS pending approval before granting the approval (according to Annex 1–Appendix 2).