1. Title: Status of UN/ECE/WP29 Name: Economy: Republic of KOREA
Thirty Fourth APEC Transportation Working Group Meeting, Brisbane, Australia
13-17 June 2011
Title: Status of UN/ECE/WP29
Name:
Economy: Republic of KOREA

2. Overall Status of Recent WP.29 Sessions
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3. Contents 1. Summary of UN/ECE/WP29 152th -153th Plenary Meetings
2. General Statements
3. Highlight of the Recent Sessions
4. Reports of the 152th -153th Plenary Meetings
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4. - Total 42 draft amendments to existing ECE regulations were adopted
1. Summary of UN/ECE/WP29 152th–153th Plenary Meetings
Since the last Meeting, Two WP29 plenary meetings were held
152th Plenary Meeting
- Total 42 draft amendments to existing ECE regulations were adopted
- 2 amendments of GTR No.9(Pedestrian Safety) were adopted
153th Plenary Meeting
- Total 41 draft amendments to existing ECE regulations were adopted
- One amendment of GTR No.6(Safety Glazing) was adopted
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5. 2. General Statements of the 152th Plenary Meetings
Attendance
152th session ( Nov. 2010)
- 32 countries, including Australia; Canada; Japan; People’s Republic of China;
Korea; US and other countries from APEC region and European Community (EC)
- 8 Non-governmental organizations, including OICA and IMMA, etc.,
Opening Statements
Argentina informed, in the near future, Argentina would become gradually
a full member of WP.29
Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay were closely cooperating in the area
of vehicle regulations
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6. 3. Highlight of the Recent Sessions of 152th (1)
Recent GR’s Sessions
GRB (52th Noise, 6-8 Sep. 20)
Agreed to have a detailed discussion on the evaluation parameters for
Environmentally Friendly Vehicles(EFV) regarding noise
- Mr. Ch. Theis (Germany) re-elected as GRB Chair for the 2011
GRRF(68th Brakes and running Gear, Sep. 2010)
- Agreed that the terms of reference of the informal group(IG) on an alternative
method to assess the vehicle electronic stability control (AMEVSC) should be
extended to include vehicles of categories N2 and N3 in its work
- LDWS : Examples of national road marking layouts should be provided
to GRRF for integration into the draft Regulation on lane departure warning
systems(LDWS)
Considering setting up an IG on automatic coupling devices under Regulation No. 55
and will be submitted to WP.29 of the appropriate terms of reference
- Mr. Yarnold (United Kingdom) re-elected GRRF Chair for the 2011
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7. 3. Highlight of the Recent Sessions of 152th (2)
GRE (64th Lighting and Light-Signalling, 4-7 Oct. 2010)
With regard to the 1958 Agreement, GRE suggested to assign to GRE Regulations
Nos. 60 and 121 related to driver’s visibility, currently under the responsibility of
GRSG.
Agreed to set up a permanent ad hoc group of experts to work on issues
related to Regulation No. 10
- Mr. Gorzkowski (Canada) had been re-elected as GRE Chair for 2011
GRSG (99th General Safety Oct. 2010)
Informed about the GRE request to take on the responsibility of Regulations Nos. 60
and 121. GRSG was of the opinion that they should remain under its responsibility
because GRSG was already dealing with tell-tales for motorcycles and the field of
vision of the driver
- GRSG had agreed with the proposal for draft Rule No.2 as well as with the proposal for
guidelines on establishing requirements for high-priority warning signals by ITS IG
Mr. Erario (Italy) had been re-elected GRSG Chairman and Mr. Matolcsy (Hungary)
as Vice-Chairman for the 2011 sessions
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8. 4. Report of the 152th Sessions(1)
1958 Agreement
Vote of draft amendments to existing regulations
- Total 42 draft amendments were submitted to AC.1 for vote
- All 42 draft amendments were adopted
18 for GRE, 8 for GRSP, 1 for GRRF, 6 for GRPE, 8 for GRSG, 1 for GRB
GRE
R3 : Amend measuring reference of color of retro-reflective devices
R6, R7 : Clarify the color measuring method of direction indicator lamps, front and
rear position lamps
R23 : Modify reference paragraph of related to color measuring method
R37 : Introduce new light sources(H16/1, P13W, PW13W) to reg.37
R50 : Amend for test voltage of position lamps, stop lamps(6V, 12.8V=>6.35V, 13.5V)
R53 : Allow optional tell-tale of DRL of motorcycle
R65 : Clarify Power supply system of hazard warning signal
R77 : Amend color reference of parking lamp
R91 : Amend test voltage of Side marker lamps
R48 : Amend to 04 series on test voltage
R123 : Amend photometric requirements(HV, 50V) of AFLS
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9. 4. Report of the 152th Sessions(2)
GRSG
R46 : Introduce the concept of “revision of approval”
R79 (Vehicle Alarm System) : Simplify test procedures of VAS
R105 (ADR Vehicles) : Amend electrical connections and approval mark
R107 (M2,M3 Vehicles) : Introduce specific requirements for service doors
R116: Simplify test procedures and clarify technical services
R121 : Insert update reference standards(ISO 2575)
R122 : Introduce provisions for electric heating system
GRSP
R12 (Steering mechanism) : Insert a new Annex 7 for jointed Test Finger(IPXXB)
R14 (Seat-belt anchorage) : Modify scope of applying ISOFIX(exemption M1)
R16 (Safety-belts): Clarify entry into force of 06 series
R94 (Frontal collision protection) : Insert the reference to new Annex 11 for
jointed Test Finger(IPXXB)
R95(Lateral collision): Insert the reference to new Annex 9 for joint Test Finger(IPXXB)
R12(Steering mechanism) : Update properties of the bodyblock
R16(Safety-belts) : install Seat-belts of M2 and M3 belonging to Class II
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10. 4. Report of the 152th Sessions(3)
GRPE
- R49(Emission of C.I. and P.I.(LPG and N.G) engines) : Insert particle number
measurement procedures
- R83(Emissions of M1 and N1) : Update the specifications for proportional speed fan
- R103(Replacement catalytic converters) : Insert to EURO5 emission requirements for
align 06series to Reg.83
- R83 : Clarify, correct and update element of provisions of Annex 4a for probe
configuration
GRRF
- R13(Heavy vehicles braking) : Allow a smooth transition for vehicle stability
function failure signal
GRB
- R117(Tyre rolling noise) : Classified on the category of use “snow tyre”
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11. 4. Report of the 152th Sessions(4)
1998 Agreement
Consideration and Vote of draft GTRs :
- Amend GTRs : Specify Test procedure
GTR No.9(Pedestrain safety) : Add test description and insert figure
GTR No.9(Pedestrain safety) : Modify exempt condition (1,000mm=>1,100mm) of
category 1-1 vehicles
Progress in the Development of New or Amending GTRs
Pedestrian Safety(GTR No. 9)
Consider FLEX-PLI into the GTR No. 9 and several proposal
to solve the remaining issues
Head Restraints(GTR No.7)
- Report of the first progress of the 2nd Phase of the GTR
WHDC(GTR No.4)
- Report of development of new emission test procedures for heavy duty hybrids
- Consider new GTR or additional annex to GTR No. 4
WMTC(GTR No.2)
- Insertion of limit values into the GTR was close to an agreement
- The gear shifting procedures would be considered
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12. 4. Report of the 152th Sessions(5)
Hydrogen and fuel cell vehicles(HFCV)
HFCV subgroup on environment did not plan to develop a specific GTR, but would
work on amendments to the existing regulations related to environment issues
Tyres
Possibility of including the provisions on rolling resistance in the second phase of
the development of the gtr. AC.3 agreed to take a decision on this matter at its March
2011 session
Location and identification of Motorcycle controls, tell-tales and indicators
A formal proposal containing a list of symbols would be considered by GRSG
at its April 2011 session
- EU suggested that a malfunction indicator lamp symbol should be included in the GTR
Worldwide harmonized Light Vehicle Test Procedures(WLTP)
Underlined the tough timeline to develop the GTR on WLTP and the complexity of
the process and multiple tasks
- GRPE will consider in detail at the forthcoming session in January 2011
GTR No. 6(Safety glazing)
- Submitted a proposal for Amendment 1 to GTR No. 6 and its final report for
consideration by AC.3 at its March 2011 session
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13. 4. Report of the 152th Sessions(6)
GTR No. 11(NRMM)
- The proposal for a definition of NRMM in R.E.3, to be considered by WP.29 at its
March 2011 session, AC.3 agreed to consider its possible inclusion into the Special
Resolution No. 1 (S.R.1)
Proposal to develop new GTRs and/or amendments to established GTRS
USA introduced proposing to correct GTR No. 8 with regard to the Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) malfunction tell-tale
AC.3 agreed to refer this proposal to GRRF for consideration as a draft corrigendum
to the GTR
Exchange of Views
Marking in global technical regulations
- The global harmonization of approval marks was not possible because the 1998
Agreement cover neither certification procedures nor mutual recognition of approvals
- Remove this item for the 2011 sessions, unless any new information was forthcoming
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14. 2. General Statements of the 153th Plenary Meetings
Attendance
153th session ( Mar. 2011)
- 35 countries, including Australia; Canada; Japan; People’s Republic of China;
Korea; US ; European Union (EU), and so on
- 10 Non-governmental organizations, including OICA and IMMA, etc.,
Opening Statements
Reported on the launch of a public consultation concerning the strategy of UNECE for promoting Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS)
Invited the WP.29 representatives to participate in the 3-year project, funded by the United Nations Development Account (UNDA), on the development and implementation of a monitoring and assessing tool for CO2 emissions in all inland transport modes to facilitate climate change mitigation for future inland transport systems (ForFITS)
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15. 3. Highlight of the Recent Sessions of 153th (1)
Recent GR’s Sessions
GRSP (48th Passive Safety, 7-10 Dec. 2010)
Agreed to submit new proposed terms of reference for the informal group on gtr
No. 7 (Head restraints) including the extension of the mandate of the group until
2013
- Agreed to seek guidance from WP.29 and AC.3 on the possibility of giving
priority to introducing the Flex-PLI provisions into the draft Regulation to be
annexed to the 1958 Agreement
Hydrogen and fuel cell GTR programme : A draft GTR was expected to be submitted
to GRSP at its December 2011 session in and will be submitted it for voting at its
Jun 2012 session
Informed WP.29 that GRSP had agreed not to delay the adoption of a new Regulation
on Child Restraints by the May 2012 session of GRSP
Ms. S. Meyerson (United States of America) had been re-elected GRSP Chair for the
2011 sessions
GRPE (61th Pollution and Energy, Jan. 2011)
Informed about the possible delay in the Development of the Harmonized driving Cycle
(DHC) due to difficulties of the data collection in some regions
Decided to finalize a first set of recommendations on market fuel quality and will be
requested insert these specifications as a new annex to R.E.3 to WP29
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16. 3. Highlight of the Recent Sessions of 153th (2)
GRRF (69th Brakes and Running Gear, 1-4 Feb. 2011)
- Alternative method to assess the vehicle electronic stability control (AMEVSC) should
further consider the possibility to use computer simulation for the assessment of
Electronic Stability Control systems of motor vehicles
AEBS : GRRF was still considering two options for the regulatory approach to be
followed for advanced emergency braking systems (AEBS):
(i) a two-Regulations approach (i.e. a first one on collision mitigation and a second
one on collision avoidance)
(ii) a single Regulation including both matters
GRB (53th Noise Feb. 2011)
ECE R41 on new limit value of motorcycle, completed consideration and will be
submitted at next WP29 Jun session
- Amendment to ECE R51 of test procedures of tyre rolling resistance will be submitted
at next WP29 Jun session
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17. 4. Report of the 153th Sessions(1)
1958 Agreement
Vote of draft amendments to existing regulations
- Total 41 draft amendments were submitted to AC.1 for vote
- All 41 draft amendments were adopted
27 for GRE, 9 for GRSG, 4 for GRRF, 1 for GRB
GRE
R7 : Amend max. intensity requirement of interdependent lamp
R10 : Insert EMI/EMC test procedures of RESS charging mode
R19 : Insert additional wording to no restriction objective luminous flux of more
than 2000 lumen being fitted
R37 : Amend the provisions for categories of filament light sources H9 and H9B
R48 : Amend the requirements of class F3 front fog lamps with regard to vertical
inclination of the cut-off
R50 : Allow amber colour front position lamp of motorcycle
R53 : Insert colors of light of motorcycle(amber) and Tell-tale
R98 : Amend photometric requirements (50V) of headlamp(12,500cd=>18,480cd)
R112 : Amend test voltage of H9/H9B(light sources)
R123 : Introduce specific provisions for Adaptive Driving Beam into R123
R6 : Correct an error by Supplement 19 to the 01 series to the regulation
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18. 4. Report of the 153th Sessions(2)
R7 : Amend supplement series of test method of photometric
measurement the concept of “revision of approval”
R19 : Correct errors introduced in the 03 series concerning visibility of fog lamp
R37: Insert luminous flux of new light sources(H16/3, PSX26W)
- R37: Clarify measurement of light sources(PS19W,PSY19W ..) dimension
R48: Amend colorimetric requirement of direction indicator
R98 : Amend water/wash solution flow rate of Resistance to cleaning
R112 : Insert and amend entry into force of 01 series
R119 : Modify measuring point for photometric performance of cornering lamps
- R123 : Clarify entry into force of 01 series
GRB
- R51(Noise of M and N) : Clarify applying vehicle for stationary noise testing
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19. 4. Report of the 153th Sessions(3)
GRSG
R46 (Indirect vision): Introduce definition of central driving position
R107 (M2,M3 Vehicles) : Modify installation of escape hatches, doors and windows
R107 (M2,M3 Vehicles) : Introduce seat height(250mm) of Class I, A
for reduced mobility
R107 (M2,M3 Vehicles) : Insert requirement of Driver’s compartment
R121: Insert tell-tale of ESC and modify reference standard(ISO)
R43(Safety glazing): Clarify sample marking of safety glazing for type approval
GRRF
- R13(Heavy vehicles braking), R13H(Brakes of M1 & N1) : Align the provisions in R13
with those in R90 regarding the information necessary for the type approval to
identify the original replacement discs and drums
- R90(Replacement brake lining assemblies) : Cover minimum performance
standards for replacement brake discs and drums for vehicles of categories
M, N and O
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20. 4. Report of the 153th Sessions(4)
Other Business
Establishing an electronic database for exchange of type approval(DETA)
- launched a try out period for the new database and invited all stakeholders
- Continuously considering proposals for the format of the type approval documentation
Organization of the next EFV conference
- Organization of the EFV conference will be held in the US in 2012
- The venue and date would be provided at the June 2011
Revision of the publication “WP29 ; How it works, how to join it”
- Preparing amend the UN publication "WP.29; how it works, how to joint it",
known as the "Blue Book"
- WP.29 requested contributions and comments of all CPs by 6 June 2011
- Revised version of the publication will be considering at its Jun 2011 session
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21. 4. Report of the 153th Sessions(5)
Safer vehicles as the third pillar of the Global Plan for the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2011–2020
- WP.29 would be globally launched on 11 May 2011
This Global Plan provides a framework to increase actions to save lives on
the world's roads
WP.29 Suggestions :
(a) Identify Pillar 3 activities under the responsibility of WP.29
(b) Mandate the subsidiary bodies of WP.29 to address their tasks
(c) Invite the secretariat to participate in the meetings of the Evaluation Working
Group that will be set up within this framework
=> WP.29 will be decided to revise this approach at the June 2011 session
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22. 4. Report of the 153th Sessions(6)
1998 Agreement
Consideration and Vote of draft GTRs : 1 item
- Amend GTR :
GTR No.6(Safety Glazing) : Amend identification marks for windscreen
with harmonized ECE R43
Progress in the Development of New or Amending GTRs
Pedestrian Safety(GTR No. 9)
Concerning Flex-PLI into GTR No. 9 (Phase 2), AC.3 noted the request of
GRSP for guidance . AC.3 agreed to continue consideration at June 2011 session
Head Restraints(GTR No.7)
Regarding to IG on Phase 2 of GTR No. 7, introduced a proposal for amending the terms of reference and the second progress report of the informal group
- Focus on dynamic test to mitigate both short and long-term whiplash injuries
- GTR proposal was scheduled for adoption by AC.3 in June 2013, pending the
finalization of injury criteria
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23. 4. Report of the 153th Sessions(7)
Door-locks and door retention components (GTR No.1)
Draft amendments to the GTR would probably be finalized at the May 2011 session
of GRSP
WHDC(GTR No.4)
Informed development of new test procedures for Heavy Duty Hybrids (HDH) on
the emissions of pollutants and CO2
Request to AC.3 to extend the mandate of the GRPE informal group to also
include a power pack test procedure
WMTC(GTR No.2)
GRPE had adopted a proposal to introduce performance requirements into the
GTR and will be voting at WP29 June 2011 session
Hydrogen and fuel cell vehicles(HFCV)
- Draft GTR would be considered and voted at its June 2012 session, instead of
November 2011
Tyres
Regarding to including the provisions on rolling resistance in the second phase of
the development
- AC.3 agreed to have a final decision on this issue at its Jun 2011 session
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24. 4. Report of the 153th Sessions(8)
Location and identification of Motorcycle controls, tell-tales and indicators
Informal group would meet prior the session to solve the pending matters
- Draft GTR might be submitted to WP.29 at their November 2011 sessions
Worldwide harmonized Light Vehicle Test Procedures (WLTP)
Reported reassessment of the WLTP project taking into account the outcome of
the forthcoming meetings of DHC, DTP and the GRPE session in June
GTR on Pole Side Impact (PSI)
Collecting the safety need case with a number of countries providing statistics
Agreed to use World Side Impact Dummy (WorldSID) as a test tool and is working in
conjunction with the informal group on harmonized side impact dummies
PSI informal group was considering the merits of three test procedures:
(i) perpendicular (modelled on Euro New Car Assessment Programme)
(ii) oblique (modelled on FMVSS 214)
(iii) perpendicular offset
Consideration of Candidate global technical regulations
United States of America 2012–2016 light-duty vehicle Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) standards
=> This request would be appended to the listed technical regulation
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25. Thank you very much ! !
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