Council Decision (EU) 2023/2518 of 9 November 2023 on the position to be taken on behalf of the European Union in the World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe on proposals for modifications to UN Regulation Nos 0, 14, 16, 17, 24, 43, 48, 53, 74, 86, 90, 94, 95, 100, 122, 129, 134, 135, 137, 145, 149, 153, 154, 157, 160, 161 and 162, on proposals for a new UN regulation on event data recorders for heavy-duty vehicles and for a new UN regulation on child restraint systems for safer transport of children in buses, and on a proposal for an amendment of UN Mutual Resolution No 1
Date: 2023-11-09
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: UN regional commission, approval, bus, child, data recording, large vehicle, safety standard, technical standard, transport safety, vehicle parts








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            COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2023/2518
of 9 November 2023
         
on the position to be taken on behalf of the European Union in the World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe on proposals for modifications to UN Regulation Nos 0, 14, 16, 17, 24, 43, 48, 53, 74, 86, 90, 94, 95, 100, 122, 129, 134, 135, 137, 145, 149, 153, 154, 157, 160, 161 and 162, on proposals for a new UN regulation on event data recorders for heavy-duty vehicles and for a new UN regulation on child restraint systems for safer transport of children in buses, and on a proposal for an amendment of UN Mutual Resolution No 1


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 these prescriptions (the ‘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 (the ‘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 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 Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29) may adopt proposals for modifications to UN regulations, UN global technical regulations (UN GTRs) and UN resolutions, and proposals for new UN regulations, UN GTRs and UN resolutions on 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)


From 14 to 16 November 2023, during its 191st session, WP.29 may adopt: proposals for modifications to UN Regulation Nos 0, 14, 16, 17, 24, 43, 48, 53, 74, 86, 90, 94, 95, 100, 122, 129, 134, 135, 137, 145, 149, 153, 154, 157, 160, 161 and 162; proposals for a new UN regulation on event data recorders for heavy-duty vehicles, and for a new UN regulation on child restraint systems for safer transport of children in buses; and a proposal for an amendment of UN Mutual Resolution No 1.












(6)


The UN regulations will be binding on the Union. Together with the UN resolution, they will decisively influence the content of Union law in the field of vehicle type approval. Therefore, it is appropriate to establish the position to be taken on the Union’s behalf in WP.29 on the adoption of those proposals.












(7)


In order to reflect experience and technical developments, the requirements for certain aspects or features covered by UN Regulation Nos 0, 14, 16, 17, 24, 43, 48, 53, 74, 86, 90, 94, 95, 100, 122, 129, 134, 135, 137, 145, 149, 153, 154, 157, 160, 161 and 162 and UN Mutual Resolution No 1 need to be amended or supplemented.












(8)


In order to allow for technical progress and to improve safety, a new UN regulation on event data recorders for heavy-duty vehicles and a new UN regulation on child restraint systems for safer transport of children in buses need to be adopted.












(9)


These proposals are in line with the EU internal market policy on the automotive industry regarding safety, automation, and emissions, as well as its transport, climate and energy policies, and have a very positive impact on the competitiveness of the EU automotive sector and on international trade.












(10)


In light of those benefits, it is suggested to vote in favour of those proposals,





HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:



Article 1
The position to be taken on the Union’s behalf in the 191st session of the UNECE World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations to be held from 14 to 16 November 2023 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, 9 November 2023.


For the Council


The President

N. CALVIÑO SANTAMARÍA
            





(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 the 06 Series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 0 (IWVTA) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1173 para. 85 based on WP.29-190-16)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2023/90




14


Proposal for Supplement 3 to the 09 Series of Amendments to UN Regulation No. 14 (Anchorages of safety-belts) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/73, para. 11, based on GRSP-73-09-Rev.1 as reproduced by annex II to the report)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2023/113




16


Proposal for 09 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 16 (Safety-belts) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/73, paras. 16–19, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2023/9 as amended by annex III to the report, on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2023/3 as amended by para. 17 to the report, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2023/15 as amended by para. 18 to the report and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2023/17 as amended by annex III to the report)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2023/105




16


Proposal for Supplement 5 to the 08 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 16 (Safety-belts) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/73, paras. 17 and 18, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2023/3 as amended by para. 17 to the report and on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2023/15 as amended by para. 18 to the report


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2023/114




17


Proposal for 11 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 17 (Strength of seats) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/73, para. 21, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2023/5 as amended by annex IV to the report)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2023/106




24


Proposal for Supplement 11 to the 03 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 24 (Visible pollutants, measurement of power of C.I. engines (Diesel smoke)) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/89, para. 46., based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/2023/18, GRPE-89-18 as amended by Annex IV)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2023/126




43


Proposal for Supplement 11 to the 01 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 43 (Safety glazing) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/104, para. 8, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2023/7, as amended by annex II to the report)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2023/99




48


Proposal for Supplement 19 to the 06 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48 (Installation of lighting and light-signalling devices) ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/88, paras. 18 and 25, based on GRE-88-17 and GRE-88-25-Rev.1


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2023/94




48


Proposal for Supplement 6 to the 07 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48 (Installation of lighting and light-signalling devices) ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/88, paras. 18 and 25, based on GRE-88-17 and GRE-88-25-Rev.1


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2023/95




48


Proposal for Supplement 4 to the 08 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 48 (Installation of lighting and light-signalling devices) ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/88, paras. 18 and 25, based on GRE-88-17 and GRE-88-25-Rev.1


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2023/96




53


Proposal for the 04 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 53 "Installation of lighting and light-signalling devices for L3 vehicles" ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/88, para. 10, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2023/4


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2023/91




74


Proposal for the 03 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 74 "Installation of lighting and light-signalling devices for mopeds" ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/88, para. 10, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2023/5


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2023/92




86


Proposal for the 03 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 86 "Installation of lighting and light-signalling devices for agricultural vehicles" ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/88, para. 10, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2023/6


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2023/93




90


Proposal for a Supplement 12 to the 01 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 90 (Replacement braking parts) ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/16, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/2023/11


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2023/129




90


Proposal for a Supplement 11 to the 02 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 90 (Replacement braking parts) ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/16, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/2023/12, as amended by GRVA-16-14


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2023/130




94


Proposal for 05 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 94 (Frontal impact) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/73, para. 23, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2023/22 as amended by annex V to the report)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2023/107




95


Proposal for 06 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 95 (Lateral impact) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/73, para. 25, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2023/18 as amended by annex VI to the report)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2023/108




95


Proposal for Supplement 3 to the 04 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 95 (Lateral impact) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/73, para. 24, based on GRSP-73-44 as reproduced in annex VI to the report)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2023/116




95


Proposal for Supplement 4 to the 05 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 95 (Lateral impact) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/73, para. 24, based on GRSP-73-45 as reproduced in annex VI to the report)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2023/117




100


Proposal for Supplement 5 to the 02 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 100 (Electric power trained vehicles) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/73, para. 28, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2023/23 as amended by annex VII to the report)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2023/118




100


Proposal for Supplement 3 to the 03 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 100 (Electric power trained vehicles) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/73, para. 28, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2023/16 as amended by annex VII to the report


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2023/119




100


Proposal for Corrigendum 1 to the 03 series of amendment to UN Regulation No. 100 (Electric power trained vehicles) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/73, para. 31, based on GRSP-73-55 as Reproduced by annex VII to the report)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2023/133




122


Proposal for Supplement 7 to the original version of UN Regulation No. 122 (Heating systems) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/104, para. 24, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2023/8, as amended by annex IV to the report


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2023/100




129


Proposal for 04 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 129 (Enhanced Child Restraint systems) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/73, paras. 33 – 35, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2023/13, as amended by annex VIII to the report, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2023/11, as amended by annex VIII to the report, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2023/14 as amended by para. 35 to the report)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2023/109




129


Proposal for Supplement 10 to the 03 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 129 (Enhanced Child Restraint systems) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/73, paras. 34 and 35, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2023/11, as amended by annex VIII to the report, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2023/14 as amended by para. 35 to the report


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2023/120




134


Proposal for 02 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 134 (Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Vehicles) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/73, para. 37, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2023/8 as amended by GRSP-73-54)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2023/110




135


Proposal for Supplement 3 to the original version of UN Regulation No. 135 (Pole side impact) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/73, para. 38, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2023/24 as amended by annex IX to the report)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2023/121




135


Proposal for Supplement 4 to the 01 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 135 (Pole side impact) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/73, para. 38, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2023/24 as amended by annex IX to the report


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2023/122




135


Proposal for Supplement 2 to the 02 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 135 (Pole side impact) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/73, para. 38, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2023/19 as amended by annex IX to the report)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2023/123




137


Proposal for 03 series of amendment to UN Regulation No. 137 (Frontal impact with focus on restraint systems) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/73, para. 40, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2023/20 as amended by annex X.


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2023/111




145


Proposal for 01 series of Amendments to UN Regulation No. 145 (ISOFIX anchorage systems, ISOFIX top tether anchorages and i-Size) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/73, para. 43, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2023/12 as amended by annex XI to the report)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2023/112




145


Proposal for Supplement 3 to the original version of UN Regulation No. 145 (ISOFIX anchorage systems, ISOFIX top tether anchorages and i-Size) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/73, para. 42, based on GRSP-73-25-Rev.1 as reproduced in annex XI to the report)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2023/124




149


Proposal for Supplement 2 to the 01 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 149 (Road illumination devices) ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/88, paras. 25 and 31, based on GRE-88-25-Rev.1 and GRE-88-09


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2023/97




153


Proposal for Supplement 4 to the original version of UN Regulation No. 153 (Fuel system integrity and electric power train safety at rear-end collision) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/73, para. 44, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2023/21, as amended by annex XII to the report)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2023/125




154


Proposal for Supplement 1 to the 02 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 154 (WLTP) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/89, para. 25, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/2023/16, GRPE-89-16-Rev.1 as amended by Addendum


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2023/127




154


Proposal for Supplement 1 to the 03 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 154 (WLTP) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/89, para. 26, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRPE/2023/17, GRPE-89-17-Rev.1 and during the session as amended by Addendum 2)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2023/128




157


Proposal for a Supplement 4 to the original version of UN Regulation No. 157 (Automated Lane Keeping System) ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/16, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/2023/8, as amended by GRVA-16-42


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2023/131




157


Proposal for a Supplement 2 to the 01 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 157 (Automated Lane Keeping System) ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/16, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/2023/8, as amended by GRVA-16-42


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2023/132




160


Proposal for 02 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 160 (Event Data Recorder) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/104, para. 30, based on GRSG-125-02-Rev.2, as reproduced in annex V to the report)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2023/98/Rev.1




160


Proposal for Supplement 2 to the original version of the UN Regulation No. 160 (Event Data Recorder) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/104, para. 30, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2023/11, as amended by annex V to the report)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2023/101




160


Proposal for Supplement 2 to the 01 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 160 (Event Data Recorder) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/104, para. 30, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2023/15, as amended by annex V to the report)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2023/102




161


Proposal for Supplement 4 to the to the original version of the UN Regulation No. 161 (Devices against Unauthorized Use) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/104, para. 20, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2023/3, not amended)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2023/103




162


Proposal of Supplement 5 to the original version of the UN Regulation No. 162 (Immobilizers) (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/104, para. 21, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2023/4, as amended by para. 21 of the report)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2023/104




New regulation


Proposal of new UN Regulation concerning the Approval of Event Data Recorders for Heavy-Duty Vehicles (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/104, para. 35, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2023/13, as amended by GRSG-125-07


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2023/134/Rev.1




New regulation


Proposal as a new UN Regulation Concerning the Approval of Child Restraint Systems for Safer Transport of Children in Buses ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/73, para. 49, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2023/2, as amended by GRSP-73-04-Rev.1


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2023/135















Miscellaneous




Agenda item title




Document reference





Resolution


Proposal for Amendment 1, Addendum 2 to Mutual Resolution No. 1 (M.R.1) ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/73, para. 46, based on GRSP-73-48


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2023/136




Recommendation


Proposal for an update of Recommendations for Automotive Cyber Security and Software Updates ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/16, based on GRVA-16-15


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2023/87




Guidance


Proposal of amendments to Guidance on Event Data Recorder Performance Elements Appropriate for Adoption in the 1958 and 1998 Agreement Resolutions or Regulations (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/104, para. 27, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2023/12, as amended by para. 28 of the report, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2021/32 and GRSG-122-35)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2023/88




Authorisation


Revised authorization to develop a UN GTR on Global Real Driving Emissions (RDE)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/AC.3/54/Rev.2




Authorisation


Request for authorization to develop a new UN GTR on in-vehicle battery durability for electrified heavy-duty vehicles


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/AC.3/60






(1)  All documents referred to in the table are available at: (WP.29) World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (191st session) | UNECE



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