Activities in International Harmonization

Status Update

Ezana Wondimneh

APEC Conference - May 2006

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In the U.S., Traffic Safety

Top transportation priorityPublic health priorityNHTSA is the lead U.S. agency on crash-related injury prevention

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Status of Highway Safety in U.S.

6.3 million crashes42,636 fatalities (2004 CY)

On average, 1 fatality every 12 minutesLeading cause of death for persons between the ages of 2 and 33

2.8 million injuries (2004 CY)$231 billion a year in societal cost (2004 CY)Success rate flattened

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U.S. MOTOR VEHICLE FATALITY RATE (1950-2002)

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1.44/VMT 2004

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NHTSA Mission

Save lives, prevent injuries and reduce traffic-related healthcare and other economic costs.

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NHTSA Strategy

Comprehensive policy approachEnvironment, Vehicle, Human

Science-based, data driven approachPre-crash, Crash, Post-crash

Partnerships

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Haddon Matrix

Pre-CrashPre-Crash

CrashCrash

Post-CrashPost-Crash

HumanHuman VehicleVehicle EnvironmentEnvironment

International Activities

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International Standards Activities

UN (Inland Transport Committee) (World Forum for the Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations -WP.29)

International Harmonized Research Activities (IHRA)Regional

Asia Pacific (APEC), North America (NAFTA)

Bilateral Canada, France, Japan, UK, EC, etc.

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UN/WP.29Administers a global agreement on vehicle standards (1998 Agreement)Formal sessions are public and are ordinarily held in Geneva

Industry and Consumer Groups Participate

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W O RKI NG PARTYGENERAL SAFETY

GRSG

W O RKI NG PARTYPO LLUTI O N/ EMI SSI O N

GRPE

W O RKI NG PARTYNO I SE

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W O RKI NG PARTYBRAKES/ RUNNI NG GEAR

GRRF

W O RKI NG PARTYPASSI VE SAFETY

GRSP

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1998 Global Agreement

1998 AgreementSpearheaded by U.S., Japan and EU, entered into force on August 25, 200027 contracting parties to date Consensus vote, no mutual recognition obligationsEmphasis on an approach that is:• Performance-based• Science-based • Data-driven

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1998 Global Agreement

The Agreement promotes the development of globally harmonized technical regulations while explicitly recognizing the importance of:

Continuous improvement in safety and environmental protectionEconomic impacts of these regulationsTransparency and public participationAlternative levels of stringency for developing economies

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1998 Global Agreement Registries

Compendium of Candidate Global Technical Regulations

FMVSS 202 – Head Restraints for Pass. VehiclesFMVSS 108 - Lamps, Reflective Devices & Assoc.

Equipment FMVSS 135 – Passenger Car Brake SystemsFMVSS 139 - New Pneumatic Tires for Light Vehicles FMVSS 205 - Glazing Materials FMVSS 213 - Child Restraint Systems

Registry of Global Technical Regulations

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STATUS OF THE 1998 AGREEMENT: PRIORITIES AND PROPOSALS

Working Party on Lighting and Light Signalling

Working Party

Item Informal group (Yes-No) / Chair

Technical

sponsor

Formal proposal

GRE Installation of Lighting and Light-Signalling Devices

Yes/Canada CanadaMarch 2007

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Installation of Lighting and Light-Signaling GTR

Justifying certain requirements for the GTR is difficult because of the lack of supporting data and a quantifiable cost benefitAs a solution, the draft GTR contains several optional requirements which the CPs can decide to mandate, allow or prohibitAlso, in November 2005, WP.29/AC.3 decided to exclude color and presence requirements from the GTR

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Timeline

Preparation of the GTR statement of justification (Preamble) – August, 2006GRE consideration – October 2006WP.29/AC.3 – March 2007

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STATUS OF THE 1998 AGREEMENT: PRIORITIES AND PROPOSALS

Working Party on Brakes and Running Gear

GRRF

Motorcycle Brakes Yes/Canada Canada November 2006

Passenger Vehicle Brakes

Yes / United Kingdom and United States of America

Japan and United Kingdom

On Hold

Tires TBD France  

Working Party

ItemInformal group (Yes-No) / Chair

Technical sponsor

Formal proposal

TBD

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Motorcycle Brakes GTR

Draft GTR is a combination of several existing regulationsDevelop new ABS performance requirements

High friction surface ABS adhesion utilization testLow friction surface utilization testLow-to-high friction surface transition test

Pedal/lever efforts

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Timeline

Complete development and validation testing – May 2006Hold final informal working group meeting – 6-7 June 2006GRRF consideration – 19 June 2006WP.29/AC.3 consideration – June 2006WP.29/AC.3 vote – November 2006

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STATUS OF THE 1998 AGREEMENT: PRIORITIES AND PROPOSALS

Working Party on General Safety Provisions

GRSG

Safety GlazingYes / Germany German

y

Controls and Displays

No Canada

Vehicle Classification, Masses and Dimensions

Yes / Japan Japan Completed

Working Party

ItemInformal group (Yes-No) / Chair

Technical sponsor

Formal proposal

March 2007

November 2006

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Safety Glazing GTR

Applies to types of safety glazing designed for installation in Category 1 or 2 vehiclesPer WP.29 guidance, will not include plastic glazing or installation requirements for vehicles

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Timeline

Draft GTR considered by GRSG - October 2006WP.29/AC.3 could see draft GTR - March 2007

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Controls & Displays GTR

US proposed changes to FMVSS 101 per draft GTR and received numerous comments questioning comprehension of symbolsThe Alliance has done some consumer research to measure comprehension, a second round is pendingDepending on outcome of research, the GTR could be completed in the next few months

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Timeline

Complete Draft GTR with preamble – September 2006GRSG consideration – October 2006WP.29/AC.3 consideration – November 2006

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STATUS OF THE 1998 AGREEMENT: PRIORITIES AND

PROPOSALS

Working Party on Passive Safety

GRSP

Pedestrian Safety Yes / Japan / EC EC November 2006

Head Restraints Yes / United States of America

USA June 2007

Working Party

ItemInformal group (Yes-No) / Chair

Technical

sponsor

Formal proposal

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Pedestrian Safety GTR

Current recommendations in draft GTR include:Child & adult head-to-front structure impactLeg to bumper impact

Existing research, standards, and regulations were used to develop the recommendations in the draft GTR

European Commission DirectiveJapanese RegulationsIHRA (US active in research discussions)

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Timeline

Ten meetings held since December 2002Draft GTR to be discussed at GRSP – May 2006WP.29/AC.3 consideration - November 2006

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Head Restraint GTRIn proposing to upgrade FMVSS No. 202, the US sought to harmonize with existing ECE regulationsThe FMVSS 202 Final Rule, published in Dec 2004, was used as the baseline for the current draft of the GTR.Many issues raised in Petitions for Reconsideration to the Final Rule, were also raised in the GTR informal working group meetings

Backset of 55 mmMeasurement of backsetDynamic Test Non-use positions

NHTSA plans to use the knowledge and data acquired through the GTR process in its response to the petitionsOnce the GTR is established, any amendments needed to fully align FMVSS 202 will be proposed in an NPRM

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Timeline

Six Meetings held since February 2005Next meeting - September 2006WP.29/AC.3 (Estimated) – June 2007

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STATUS OF THE 1998 AGREEMENT: PRIORITIES AND

PROPOSALS

Working Party on Pollution and Energy

GRPE

World-wide Heavy-Duty Certification Procedure (WHDC)

No EC

World-wide Motorcycle Emission Test Cycle (WMTC)

Yes / Germany Germany

Heavy-Duty OBD (WWH-OBD)

Yes / Japan USA

Off-cycle Emissions Yes / United States of America

USA

Non-road Mobile Machinery (PM test)

Yes / EC EC

Hydrogen and fuel cells vehicles (Environmental) Yes/Germany Germany,

Japan and USA

 ~2012

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STATUS OF THE 1998 AGREEMENT: PRIORITIES AND

PROPOSALS

WP.29/AC.3

Hydrogen and Fuel Cells (Safety)

Yes/Germany Germany, Japan, and USA

~ 2012

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Hydrogen Fuel Cell GTR

WP.29/AC.3 agreed to the idea of establishing a GTR project across two GR groups for HFCVsTwo informal working groups were established to work on environmental and safety aspectsNHTSA is currently developing a detailed roadmap that outlines the key elements, including:

Anticipated performance requirements Identified areas for collaborative research Proposed working timeline

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Timeline

Complete HFCV GTR roadmap – May 2006US presents GTR plan to WP.29/AC.3 – June 2006Safety sub-group second informal meeting – July/August 2006 WP.29/AC.3 final vote - ~2010-2012

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Exchange of Information Items

Vehicle Compatibility ITSSide ImpactESC

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Lessons Learned – Gov./Ind. Collaboration

Resources can be leveraged to achieve a better regulation

Collaborative problem solvingSharing research and testing•Motorcycle Brakes•Controls and Displays

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Lessons Learned – GTR Adoption Issues

A better understanding of the CPs respective rulemaking systems and their compliance and enforcement methodsThe importance of reducing to writing the record of a GTRs science rationale and economic impact to help persuade CPs to adopt them

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Must meet a safety needBe practicable (technologically and economically)Objectively measurable compliancePerformance-oriented (not design restrictive)Appropriate for each vehicle type

Requirements for US Standards

Thank You

For more Information go to:http://www.unece.org/trans/main/welcwp29.htm