Council Decision (EU) 2022/387 of 3 March 2022 on the position to be taken on behalf of the European Union in the World Forum for Harmonisation of Vehicle Regulations of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe as regards the proposals for modifications to UN Regulations Nos 0, 9, 10, 13, 39, 46, 51, 53, 55, 63, 78, 79, 90, 107, 108, 109, 116, 117, 121, 125, 141, 142, 148, 149, 152, 154, 155, 160, 161, 162 and 163, as regards the proposal for a new UN Regulation on studded tyres, as regards the proposal for a new UN Global Technical Regulation on in-vehicle battery durability for electric vehicles, as regards the proposal for amendments to Consolidated Resolution R.E.5, as regards the proposal for authorisation to develop amendment 4 to UN GTR No 3, and as regards the proposal for authorisation to develop a new UN Global Technical Regulation on brake particulate emissions
Date: 2022-03-03
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: UN regional commission, approval, electric vehicle, electricity storage device, environmental standard, harmonisation of standards, motor vehicle pollution, pneumatic tyre, product life, safety device, technical standard








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8.3.2022   


EN


Official Journal of the European Union


L 78/38








            COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2022/387
of 3 March 2022
         
on the position to be taken on behalf of the European Union in the World Forum for Harmonisation of Vehicle Regulations of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe as regards the proposals for modifications to UN Regulations Nos 0, 9, 10, 13, 39, 46, 51, 53, 55, 63, 78, 79, 90, 107, 108, 109, 116, 117, 121, 125, 141, 142, 148, 149, 152, 154, 155, 160, 161, 162 and 163, as regards the proposal for a new UN Regulation on studded tyres, as regards the proposal for a new UN Global Technical Regulation on in-vehicle battery durability for electric vehicles, as regards the proposal for amendments to Consolidated Resolution R.E.5, as regards the proposal for authorisation to develop amendment 4 to UN GTR No 3, and as regards the proposal for authorisation to develop a new UN Global Technical Regulation on brake particulate emissions


THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 114, in conjunction with Article 218(9) thereof,


Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,

Whereas:







(1)


By Council Decision 97/836/EC (1), the Union acceded to the Agreement of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) concerning the adoption of uniform technical prescriptions for wheeled vehicles, equipment and parts which can be fitted to and/or be used on wheeled vehicles and the conditions for reciprocal recognition of approvals granted on the basis of those prescriptions (‘Revised 1958 Agreement’). The Revised 1958 Agreement entered into force on 24 March 1998.












(2)


By Council Decision 2000/125/EC (2), the Union acceded to the Agreement concerning the establishing of global technical regulations for wheeled vehicles, equipment and parts, which can be fitted and/or be used on wheeled vehicles (‘Parallel Agreement’). The Parallel Agreement entered into force on 15 February 2000.












(3)


Regulation (EU) 2018/858 of the European Parliament and of the Council (3) lays down administrative provisions and technical requirements for the type-approval and placing on the market of all new vehicles, systems, components and separate technical units. That Regulation incorporates regulations adopted under the Revised 1958 Agreement (‘UN Regulations’) in the EU type-approval system, either as requirements for type-approval or as alternatives to Union legislation.












(4)


Pursuant to Article 1 of the Revised 1958 Agreement and Article 6 of the Parallel Agreement, the UNECE World Forum for Harmonisation of Vehicle Regulations (‘UNECE WP.29’) may adopt proposals for modifications to UN Regulations, UN Global Technical Regulations (‘UN GTRs’) and UN Resolutions as well as proposals for new UN Regulations, UN GTRs and UN Resolutions concerning the approval of vehicles. Moreover, pursuant to those provisions, UNECE WP.29 may adopt proposals for authorisations to develop amendments to UN GTRs or to develop new UN GTRs and may adopt proposals for the extension of mandates for UN GTRs.












(5)


At the 186th session of the World Forum to be held between 8 and 11 March 2022, UNECE WP.29 intends to adopt the proposals for modifications to UN Regulations Nos 0, 9, 10, 13, 39, 46, 51, 53, 55, 63, 78, 79, 90, 107, 108, 109, 116, 117, 121, 125, 141, 142, 148, 149, 152, 154, 155, 160, 161, 162 and 163, the proposal for a new UN Regulation on studded tyres, the proposal for a new UN GTR on in-vehicle battery durability for electric vehicles and the proposal for amendments to Consolidated Resolution R.E.5. Moreover, UNECE WP.29 intends to adopt the proposal for authorisation to develop amendment 4 to UN GTR No 3 on motorcycle braking and the proposal for authorisation to develop a new UN GTR on brake particulate emissions.












(6)


It is appropriate to establish the position to be taken on the Union’s behalf in UNECE WP.29, as regards the adoption of those proposals, as the UN Regulations will be binding on the Union and, together with the UN GTRs and UN Resolutions, capable of decisively influencing the content of Union law in the field of vehicle type-approval.












(7)


In the light of experience and technical developments, the requirements relating to certain elements or features covered by UN Regulations Nos 0, 9, 10, 13, 39, 46, 51, 53, 55, 63, 78, 79, 90, 107, 108, 109, 116, 117, 121, 125, 141, 142, 148, 149, 152, 154, 155, 160, 161, 162 and 163, need to be amended, corrected or supplemented.












(8)


In order to allow for technical progress and in order to improve vehicle safety and reduce environmental footprint, a new UN Regulation on studded tyres and a new UN GTR on in-vehicle battery durability for electric vehicles need to be adopted.












(9)


In addition, certain provisions in the UN Resolution R.E.5 on common specification of light source categories need to be amended,





HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:



Article 1
The position to be taken on behalf of the European Union in the 186th session of the UNECE World Forum for Harmonisation of Vehicle Regulations to be held between 8 and 11 March 2022 shall be to vote in favour of the proposals listed in the Annex to this Decision.


Article 2
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.




Done at Brussels, 3 March 2022.


For the Council


The President

G. DARMANIN
            





(1)  Council Decision 97/836/EC of 27 November 1997 with a view to accession by the European Community to the Agreement of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe concerning the adoption of uniform technical prescriptions for wheeled vehicles, equipment and parts which can be fitted to and/or be used on wheeled vehicles and the conditions for reciprocal recognition of approvals granted on the basis of these prescriptions (‘Revised 1958 Agreement’) (OJ L 346, 17.12.1997, p. 78).

(2)  Council Decision 2000/125/EC of 31 January 2000 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement concerning the establishing of global technical regulations for wheeled vehicles, equipment and parts which can be fitted and/or be used on wheeled vehicles (‘Parallel Agreement’) (OJ L 35, 10.2.2000, p. 12).

(3)  Regulation (EU) 2018/858 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles, amending Regulations (EC) No 715/2007 and (EC) No 595/2009 and repealing Directive 2007/46/EC (OJ L 151, 14.6.2018, p. 1).




ANNEX







Regulation No


Agenda item title


Document reference (1)





0


Proposal for Supplement 1 to the 04 series of amendments to UN Regulation No 0 (IWVTA) ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1161, para. 64, based on WP.29-185-10


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2022/2




9


Proposal for Supplement 2 to the 08 series of amendments to UN Regulation No 9 (Noise of three-wheeled vehicles) ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRBP/72, para. 3, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRBP/2021/23 as amended by GRBP-74-43


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2022/3




10


Proposal for Supplement 2 to the 06 series of amendments to UN Regulation No 10 (Electromagnetic compatibility) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/85, para. 35, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2021/10 as amended by GRE-85-06)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2022/33




13


Proposal for the new 12 series of amendments to UN Regulation No 13 (Heavy vehicle braking) ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/11, para. 91, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/2021/25


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2022/12




39


Proposal for Supplement 2 to the 01 series of amendments to UN Regulation No 39 (Speedometer and Odometer) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/101, para. 56, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2021/20/Rev.1)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2022/21




46


Proposal for the 05 series of amendments of UN Regulation No 46 (Devices for indirect vision) ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/101, para. 41, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2021/18 as amended by GRSG-122-08


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2022/52




51


Proposal for Supplement 7 to 03 series of amendments to UN Regulation No 51 (Noise of M and N categories of vehicles) ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRBP/72, para. 5, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRBP/2021/22 and para. 5 of the report


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2022/4




53


Proposal for Supplement 22 to the 01 series of amendments to UN Regulation No 53 (Installation of lighting and light-signalling devices for L3 vehicles) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/85, para. 37, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2021/23 as amended by GRE-85-27


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2022/34




53


Proposal for Supplement 5 to the 02 series of amendments to UN Regulation No 53 (Installation of lighting and light-signalling devices for L3 vehicles) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/85, para. 37, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2021/23 as amended by GRE-85-27)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2022/35




53


Proposal for Supplement 2 to the 03 series of amendments to UN Regulation No 53 (Installation of lighting and light-signalling devices for L3 vehicles) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/85, para. 37, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2021/23 as amended by GRE-85-27)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2022/36




55


Proposal for Corrigendum 2 to the 01 series of amendments to UN Regulation No 55 (Mechanical couplings) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/101, para. 58, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2021/21)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2022/39




55


Proposal for Corrigendum 1 for the 02 series of amendments to UN Regulation No 55 (Mechanical couplings) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/101, para. 58, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2021/21)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2022/40




63


Proposal for Supplement 5 to the 02 series of amendments to UN Regulation No 63 (Noise emissions of mopeds) ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRBP/72, para. 10, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRBP/2021/24


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2022/5




78


Proposal for Supplement 1 to 05 series of amendments to UN Regulation No 78 (Motorcycle braking) ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/11, para. 99, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/2021/26 as amended by GRVA-11-22 (Annex V of the report) and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/2021/27


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2022/13




78


Proposal for Supplement 2 to the 04 series of amendments to UN Regulation No 78 (Motorcycle braking) ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/11, para. 99, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/2021/26 as amended by GRVA-11-22 (Annex V of the report) and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/2021/27


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2022/48




78


Proposal for Supplement 4 to the 03 series of amendments to UN Regulation No 78 (Motorcycle braking) ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/11, para. 99, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/2021/26 as amended by GRVA-11-22 (Annex V of the report) and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/2021/27


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2022/49




79


Proposal for Supplement 4 to the 02 series of amendments to UN Regulation No 79 (Steering equipment) ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/11, para. 72, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/2021/8 as amended by GRVA-11-17 (Annex III of the report)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2022/14




79


Proposal for Supplement 7 to the 03 series of amendments to UN Regulation No 79 (Steering equipment) ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/11, para. 72, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/2021/8 as amended by GRVA-11-17 (Annex III of the report)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2022/15




79


Proposal for Supplement 2 to the 04 series of amendments to UN Regulation No 79 (Steering equipment) ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/11, para. 72, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/2021/8 as amended by GRVA-11-17 (Annex III of the report)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2022/16




90


Proposal for Supplement 8 to the 02 series of amendments to UN Regulation No 90 (Replacement brake parts) ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/11, para. 101, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/2021/28


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2022/17




107


Proposal for the 10 series of amendments to UN Regulation No 107 (M2 and M3 vehicles) ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/101, para. 7, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2021/17 as amended by GRSG-122-05


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2022/53




108


Proposal for Supplement 6 to UN Regulation No 108 (Retreaded tyres for passenger cars and their trailers) ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRBP/72, para. 17, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRBP/2021/15 as amended by Annex III to the report


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2022/6




109


Proposal for Supplement 11 to UN Regulation No 109 (Retreaded tyres for commercial vehicles and their trailers) ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRBP/72, para. 18 and 19, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRBP/2021/18 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRBP/2021/16 as amended by Annex IV to the report


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2022/7




116


Proposal for Supplement 9 to the original version of UN Regulation No 116 (Anti-theft and alarm systems) ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/101, para.71, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2021/27


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2022/50




117


Proposal for Supplement 14 to the 02 series of amendments to UN Regulation No 117 (Tyre rolling resistance, rolling noise and wet grip) ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRBP/72, para. 21, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRBP/2021/17 as amended by GRBP-74-31-Rev.1


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2022/8




121


Proposal for Supplement 4 to the 01 series of amendments of UN Regulation No 121 (Identification of controls, tell-tales and indicators) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/101, para. 90, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2021/30)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2022/22




125


Proposal for Supplement 2 to the 01 series of amendments of UN Regulation No 125 (Forward Field of Vision of Drivers) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/101, para. 97, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2020/11)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2022/23




125


Proposal for Supplement 1 to the 02 series of amendments of UN Regulation No 125 (Forward Field of Vision of Drivers) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/101, para. 99, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2021/31)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2022/24




141


Proposal for Supplement 1 to the 01 series of amendments to UN Regulation No 141 (Tyre pressure monitoring system) ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRBP/72, para. 25, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRBP/2021/19 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRBP/2021/20, as amended by GRBP-74-37


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2022/9




142


Proposal for Supplement 1 to the 01 series of amendments to UN Regulation No 142 (Tyre installation) ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRBP/72, para. 28, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRBP/2021/21


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2022/10




148


Proposal for Supplement 4 to the original series of amendments to UN Regulation No 148 (Light-signalling devices) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/85, para. 8, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2021/11 as amended by GRE-85-11)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2022/37




149


Proposal for Supplement 5 to the original series of amendments to UN Regulation No 149 (Road illumination devices) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/85, para. 11, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2021/12)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2022/38




152


Proposal for Supplement 5 to the original version of UN Regulation No 152 (AEBS for M1 and N1) ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/11, para. 78, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/2021/22 as amended by GRVA-11-40 (Annex IV of the report)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2022/18, WP.29-186-05




152


Proposal for Supplement 4 to 01 series of amendments to UN Regulation No 152 (AEBS for M1 and N1) ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/11, para. 78, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/2021/22 as amended by GRVA-11-40 (Annex IV of the report)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2022/19, WP.29-186-05




152


Proposal for Supplement 2 to 02 series of amendments to UN Regulation No 152 (AEBS for M1 and N1) ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/11, paras. 78 and 80, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/2021/22 as amended by GRVA-11-40 (Annex IV of the report) and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/2021/23


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2022/20, WP.29-186-05




154


Proposal for 02 series of amendments to UN Regulation No 154 (Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP)) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/84, para. 16, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/2021/21 as amended by Addendum 2 of the report.)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2022/41/Rev.1




154


Proposal for 03 series of amendments to UN Regulation No 154 (Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP)) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/84, para. 16, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/2021/22 as amended by Addendum 3 of the report.)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2022/42/Rev.1




155


Proposal for Supplement 1 to UN Regulation No 155 (Cyber Security and Cyber Security Management System) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/11, para. 45, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/2021/2)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2022/54




160


Proposal for Supplement 1 to the original version of UN Regulation No 160 (Event Data Recorder (EDR) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/101, para. 109, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2021/33, as amended by GRSG-122-36)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2022/25/Rev.1




160


Proposal for Supplement 1 to the 01 series of amendments of UN Regulation No 160 (Event Data Recorder (EDR) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/101, para. 109, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2021/34, as amended by GRSG-122-37)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2022/26




161


Proposal for Supplement 1 to the original version of UN Regulation No 161 (Devices against Unauthorized Use) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/101, para. 76, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2021/24, as amended by GRSG-122-13)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2022/27




161


Proposal for Supplement 2 to the original version of UN Regulation No 161 (Devices against Unauthorized Use) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/101, para. 78, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2021/28)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2022/28




162


Proposal for Supplement 1 to the original version of UN Regulation No 162 (Immobilizers) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/101, para. 82, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2021/25, as amended by GRSG-122-13)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2022/29




162


Proposal for Supplement 2 to the original version of UN Regulation No 162 (Immobilizers) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/101, para. 82, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2021/29)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2022/30




163


Proposal for Supplement 1 to the original version of UN Regulation No 163 (vehicle alarm system) ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/101, para.86, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2021/26


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2022/51




New Regulation [164]


Proposal for a new UN Regulation [164] on studded tyres ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRBP/72, para. 30, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRBP/2021/5/Rev.1 as amended by GRBP-74-32


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2022/43














Global Technical Regulation No


Agenda item title


Document reference




New GTR


Proposal for a new UN GTR on In-vehicle Battery Durability for Electrified Vehicles (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/84, para. 10, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/2021/18, as amended by Addendum 1


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2022/45




Proposal for a final status report on the development of a new UN Global Technical Regulation on In-Vehicle Battery Durability for Electrified Vehicles (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/84, para. 10, based on GRPE-84-02 as amended by Annex IV)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2022/46














Miscellaneous


Agenda item title


Document reference




Consolidated Resolution


Proposal for amendment 8 to the Consolidated Resolution on the common specification of light source categories (R.E.5) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/85, para. 29, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2021/24)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2022/44




Authorisation


Request for authorisation to develop Amendment 4 to UN GTR No 3 (Motorcycle braking)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2022/47




Authorisation


Authorization to develop a new UN GTR on brake particulate emissions


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/AC.3/59




Interpretation document


Interpretation document to UN Regulation No 155: Proposal for amendments to ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2021/59 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/11, para. 45, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/2021/21)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2022/55






(1)  All documents referred to in the table are available at: https://unece.org/info/Transport/Vehicle-Regulations/events/363011