Council Decision (EU) 2024/784 of 26 February 2024 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 10, 13, 37, 45, 46, 48, 53, 54, 55, 79, 106, 107, 128, 130, 140, 148, 149, 150, 158 and 167, and on a proposal for a new UN regulation on driver control assistance system (DCAS)
Date: 2024-02-26
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: UN regional commission, approval, motor vehicle, road safety, technical specification, technical standard, vehicle parts








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2024/784


29.2.2024







            COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2024/784
of 26 February 2024
         
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 10, 13, 37, 45, 46, 48, 53, 54, 55, 79, 106, 107, 128, 130, 140, 148, 149, 150, 158 and 167, and on a proposal for a new UN regulation on driver control assistance system (DCAS)


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, 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 5 to 8 March 2024, during its 192nd session, WP.29 may adopt proposals for modifications to UN regulation Nos 10, 13, 37, 45, 46, 48, 53, 54, 55, 79, 106, 107, 128, 130, 140, 148, 149, 150, 158 and 167, and a proposal for a new UN regulation on driver control assistance system (DCAS).












(6)


The UN regulations will be binding on the Union and 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 10, 13, 37, 45, 46, 48, 53, 54, 55, 79, 106, 107, 128, 130, 140, 148, 149, 150, 158 and 167 need to be amended or supplemented.












(8)


In order to allow for technical progress and to improve safety, a new UN regulation on driver control assistance system (DCAS) needs to be adopted.












(9)


Those 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 the 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 192nd session of the UNECE World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations to be held from 5 to 8 March 2024 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, 26 February 2024.


For the Council


The President

D. CLARINVAL
            





(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)





10


Proposal for Supplement 3 to the 06 series of amendments to UN Regulation No 10 (Electromagnetic compatibility)
(ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/89, para. 37, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2023/26)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2024/16




13


Proposal for a Supplement 21 to the 11 series of amendments to UN Regulation No 13 (Heavy vehicle braking)
(ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/17, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/2023/24)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2024/4




13


Proposal for a Supplement 3 to the 12 series of amendments to UN Regulation No 13 (Heavy vehicle braking)
(ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/17, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/2023/24)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2024/5




13


Proposal for a Supplement 1 to the 13 series of amendments to UN Regulation No 13 (Heavy vehicle braking)
(ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/17, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/2023/24)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2024/6




37


Proposal for Supplement 49 to the 03 series of amendments to UN Regulation No 37 (Filament light sources)
(ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/89, para. 14, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2023/24 and informal document GRE-89-20)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2024/17




45


Proposal for Supplement 13 to the original series of amendments to UN Regulation No 45 (Headlamp cleaners)
(ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/89, para. 38, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2023/22)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2024/18




46


Proposal for Supplement 1 to the 05 series of amendments to UN Regulation No 46 (Devices for indirect vision)
(ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/105, para. 9, based on GRSG-126-25-Rev.1, as reproduced by Annex III to the report)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2024/11




46


Proposal for 06 series of amendments to UN Regulation No 46 (Devices for indirect vision)
(ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/105, para. 9, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2023/23, as amended by Annex III to the report)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2024/14




48


Proposal for Supplement 20 to the 06 series of amendments to UN Regulation No 48 (Installation of lighting and light-signalling devices)
(ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/89, paras. 8 and 15, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2023/13 ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2023/19)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2024/19




48


Proposal for Supplement 7 to the 07 series of amendments to UN Regulation No 48 (Installation of lighting and light-signalling devices)
(ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/89, paras. 8 and 15, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2023/13 ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2023/19)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2024/20




48


Proposal for Supplement 5 to the 08 series of amendments to UN Regulation No 48 (Installation of lighting and light-signalling devices)
(ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/89, paras. 8, 15 and 16, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2023/13 ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2023/19 ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2023/20)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2024/21




48


Proposal for new 09 series of amendments to UN Regulation No 48 (Installation of lighting and light-signalling devices)
(ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/89, para. 21, based on GRE-89-02-Rev.3, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2020/08/Rev.3, Annex II to ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/88, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2023/13, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2023/19, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2023/20, GRE-88-16-Rev.3, GRE-88-18, GRE-88-24, GRE-88-27, GRE-89-04 and GRE-89-18)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2024/28




53


Proposal for Supplement 5 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/89, para. 29, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2023/17 and GRE-89-28)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2024/29




53


Proposal for Supplement 1 to 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/89, para. 29, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2023/17 and GRE-89-28)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2024/30




54


Proposal for Supplement 27 to UN Regulation No 54 (Tyres for commercial vehicles and their trailers)
(ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRBP/76, para. 18, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRBP/2023/18)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2024/2




55


Proposal for 03 series of amendments to UN Regulation No 55 (Mechanical couplings)
(ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/105, para. 17, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2023/18, as amended by Annex VI to the report)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2024/15 and
ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2024/15/Corr.1




79


Proposal for a Supplement 10 to the 03 series of amendments to UN Regulation No 79 (Steering equipment)
(ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/17, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/2023/27and informal document GRVA-18-15)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2024/7 and
ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2024/35




79


Proposal for a Supplement 5 to the 04 series of amendments to UN Regulation No 79 (Steering equipment)
(ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/17, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/2023/26 and informal document GRVA-18-15)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2024/8 and
ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2024/36




106


Proposal for Supplement 21 to UN Regulation No 106 (Tyres for agricultural vehicles and their trailers)
(ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRBP/76, para. 19, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRBP/2023/9)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2024/3




107


Proposal for Corrigendum 2 to the 06 Series of amendments to UN Regulation No 107 (M2 and M3 vehicles)
(ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/105, para. 6, based on GRSG-126-36, as reproduced by Annex II to the report)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2024/31




128


Proposal for Supplement 12 to the 00 series of amendments to UN Regulation No 128 (LED light sources)
(ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/89, para. 14, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2023/25)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2024/22




130


Proposal for the 01 series of amendments to UN Regulation No 130 (Lane departure warning system (LDWS))
(ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/17, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/2023/25, as amended during the session (as reflected in the report))


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2024/10




140


Proposal for a Supplement 6 to the original text of UN Regulation No 140 (Electronic stability control (ESC) systems)
(ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/17, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/2023/23)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2024/9




148


Proposal for Supplement 2 to the 01 series of amendments to UN Regulation No 148 (Light-signalling devices)
(ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/89, paras. 9 and 16, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2023/14 ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2023/20)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2024/23




149


Proposal for Supplement 8 to the 00 series of amendments to UN Regulation No 149 (Road illumination devices)
(ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/89, para. 10, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2023/15)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2024/24




149


Proposal for Supplement 3 to the 01 series of amendments to UN Regulation No 149 (Road illumination devices)
(ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/89, paras. 10, 29, 30 and 31, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2023/15, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2023/18, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2023/23, GRE-89-28)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2024/25




150


Proposal for Supplement 6 to the 00 series of amendments to UN Regulation No 150 (Retro-reflective devices)
(ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/89, para. 9, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2023/16)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2024/26




150


Proposal for Supplement 2 to the 01 series of amendments to UN Regulation No 150 (Retro-reflective devices)
(ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/89, paras. 9 and 32, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2023/16 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRE/2023/21)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2024/27




158


Proposal for Supplement 3 to the original version of UN Regulation No 158 (Reversing motion)
(ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/105, para. 10, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2023/20, not amended)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2024/12




167


Proposal for Supplement 1 to the original version of UN Regulation No 167 (Vulnerable road users direct vision)
(ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/105, para. 13, based on ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSG/2023/21, as amended by Annex IV to the report)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2024/13




New regulation


Proposal for a new UN Regulation on Driver Control Assistance System (DCAS)
(ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRVA/18, based on informal document GRVA-18-07/Rev.2)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2024/37














Miscellaneous


Agenda item title


Document reference




Framework document


Proposal for amendments to the Annex to the Framework Document on Automated Vehicles


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2024/33




Authorisation


Proposal for request for authorization to amendments to UN GTRs Nos 6, 7 and 14 to remove reference of three-Dimensional H point machine
(ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/74, based on GRSP-74-37)


ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2024/32






(1)  All documents referred to in the table are available at: (WP.29) World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (192nd session) | UNECE.



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