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GENERAL

TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2000/22

3 July 2000

Original: ENGLISH

ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR EUROPE

INLAND TRANSPORT COMMITTEE

World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29)

Working Party on Brakes and Running Gear (GRRF)

(11-13 September 2000)

PROVISIONAL ANNOTATED AGENDA FOR THE FORTY-EIGHTH SESSION 1/ 2/ 3/

to be held at the Palais des Nations, Geneva

starting at 9.30 h on Monday, 11 September 2000

and concluding at 17.30 h on Wednesday, 13 September 2000

1/	As part of the secretariat's efforts to reduce expenditure, all official documents distributed prior to the session by mail will not be available in the conference room for distribution to session participants. Delegates are kindly requested to bring their copies of documents to the meeting.

Working documents listed in the agenda are also available via the INTERNET:

http://www.unece.org/trans/main/welcwp29.htm

2/	New accreditation procedures have been introduced for all delegates attending meetings held at the Palais des Nations. Therefore, delegates are requested to fill-in one of the attached registration forms (also available from the Internet web site of the ECE Transport Division) and to transmit the duly filled-in form at the latest two weeks before the session to the ECE Transport Division, either by fax (+41-22-917-0039) or by E-mail (nelly.enonler@unece.org or juan.ramos.garcia@unece.org). In Geneva, prior to the session, delegates are requested to present themselves at the Pass and Identification Unit of the UNOG Security and Safety Section, located at Villa Les Feuillantines, 13 Avenue de la Paix, for issuance of an identification badge. In case of difficulties, phone the ECE secretariat (Int. 71112 or 71998). (For additional information see TRANS/WP.29/640, paras. 22 and 23).

3/	For the agenda order, please see the endnotes of the corresponding items.

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Note: This document is distributed to the Experts on Brakes and Running Gear only.

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Agenda

item	Documents
1.	REGULATIONS Nos. 13 AND 13-H (Braking)
1.1.	Further development

GRRF agreed to continue consideration of the proposals by the United States of America, the United Kingdom, Germany and CLEPA, amending Regulations Nos. 13 and 13-H.

TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/47,

paras. 3-19

TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/1998/16/Rev.1

TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2000/1

TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2000/4/Rev.1

TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2000/5

TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2000/9

TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2000/14

TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2000/15

TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2000/16

TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2000/17

TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2000/18

1.2.	Electronic complex vehicle systems

GRRF agreed to continue consideration of the proposals concerning vehicles with electronic complex systems.

TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/47,

paras. 20 and 21

TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2000/10

TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2000/11
1.3.	Modular type approval for trailers

GRRF agreed to continue consideration of an updated proposal by CLEPA.

TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/47,

paras. 6-9

TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2000/20
1.4.	Facilitation of testing of vehicles in-service

The chairman of the informal group will report on the progress made during the meeting held in Helsinki from 10 to 12 April 2000.

TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/47,

paras. 22-25
1.5.	Provisions for electric vehicles

GRRF agreed to continue consideration of the updated proposal by the United Kingdom.

TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/47,

paras. 26-29

TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2000/12

TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2000/13
2.	HANDLING AND STABILITY OF VEHICLES 4/

Further development

GRRF will consider the proposal to amend the draft Regulation, tabled by the Netherlands on behalf of the informal group.

TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2000/8,

paras. 15-30

TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2000/19

3.	REGULATION No. 79 (Steering equipment)

Further development

The Chairman of the informal group will report on the progress of the work after the first meeting held in Germany on 11 and 12 May 2000.

TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/47,

paras. 35-40

4.	REGULATION No. 89 (Speed limitation devices)

Further development

GRRF agreed to continue consideration of the updated proposal by France.

TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/47,

paras. 48-53

TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2000/26
5.	TYRES 5/
5.1.	Global harmonization of tyre regulations

GRRF agreed to continue consideration of the proposal by ETRTO. It may also wish to consider the report of the informal group on its meeting in Tokyo, held on 12 and 13 April.

TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/47,

paras. 54-59

TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/1999/7
5.2.	Tyre adhesion test

GRRF agreed to continue consideration of the proposals by the United Kingdom.

TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/47,

paras. 60-62

TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/1998/2

TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/1998/3
5.3.	Regulation No. 108 (Retreaded pneumatic tyres)

GRRF may wish to consider a proposal by BIPAVER.

TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2000/23
5.4.	Regulation No. 109 (Retreaded pneumatic tyres for commercial vehicles)

GRRF may wish to consider a proposal by BIPAVER.

TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2000/24

6.	OTHER BUSINESS
6.1.	Proposal for a draft Regulation on wheels

GRRF agreed to continue consideration of this item on the basis of a new proposal by Italy and Germany, if available.

TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/47,

paras. 71-73

TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/1999/19

TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/1999/19/Add.1
6.2.	Proposal for a new draft global technical regulation on replacement brake linings

GRRF agreed to continue consideration of this item, however, awaiting the decision of WP.29 on establishing priorities for the development of global technical regulations.

TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/47,

paras. 74-78

TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/1999/18
6.3.	Harmonization of motorcycle braking requirements

GRRF agreed to continue consideration of this item. In addition, IMMA agreed to provide further information concerning industrial aspects of this subject.

TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/47,

paras. 79-82

6.4.	Adaptive cruise control systems (ACC) 6/

GRRF agreed to continue consideration of the proposal by France.

TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/47,

paras. 10-13

TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/1999/24
6.5.	Regulation No. 55 ( Mechanical couplings)

GRRF may wish to consider a proposal received from Belarus.

TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2000/21
6.6.	Regulation No. 78 (Motorcycle braking)

GRRF may wish to consider the proposal by the United Kingdom to align the Regulation with Regulation No. 13.

TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2000/25

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4/	Handling and stability will be considered during Tuesday, 12 September 2000

5/	This item will not be consider earlier than Wednesday, 13 September 2000 in order to allow the tyres experts to participate at the thirty-third session of the Working Party of Noise (GRB).

6/	This item will be considered during Tuesday, 12 September 2000

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