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WTO Notifications as advised by BIS relating to automotive sector (in date order)

USAG/TBT/N/USA/71119 June 2012 This final rule announces NHTSA's determination that there are no new model year (MY) 2013 light duty truck lines subject to the parts-marking requirements of the Federal motor vehicle theft prevention standard, because they have been determined by the agency to be high-theft or because they have a majority of interchangeable parts with those of a passenger motor vehicle line. This final rule also identifies those vehicle lines that have been granted an exemption from the parts-marking requirements, because the vehicles are equipped with antitheft devices determined to meet certain statutory criteria.

USAG/TBT/N/USA/7051 June 2012This document proposes to establish a new Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 136 to require electronic stability control (ESC) systems on truck tractors and certain buses with a gross vehicle weight rating of greater than 11,793 kilograms (26,000 pounds) ESC systems in truck tractors and large buses are designed to reduce untripped rollovers and mitigate severe under steer or over steer conditions that lead to loss of control by using automatic computer -controlled braking and reducing engine torque output.In 2012, we expect that about 26 percent of new truck tractors and 80 percent of new buses affected by this proposed rule will be equipped with ESC systems. We believe that ESC systems could prevent 40 to 56 percent of untripped rollover crashes and 14 percent of loss-of-control crashes. By requiring that ESC systems be installed on truck tractors and large buses, this proposal would prevent 1,807 to 2,329 crashed, 649 to 858 injuries and 49 to 60 fatalities at less than $3 million per equivalent life saved, while generating positive net benefits.

SAUDI ARABIAG/TBT/N/SAU/28515 May 2012 This Saudi/Gulf Draft Technical Regulation is concerned with the method for the determination of the pollutants emitted to the atmosphere from the exhaust of diesel engines of heavy duty vehicles. Core content of the new standard is the introduction of a steady speed test cycle (ESC) to determine the pollutants. Furthermore, the definition, determination and calculation of smoke and opacity for Diesel engines is described by the standard 'GSO 146'.

SAUDI ARABIAG/TBT/N/SAU/28415 May 2012This Saudi,/Gulf Draft Technical Regulation is concerned with the allowable limits of gaseous , particulate and Smoke pollutants emitted to the atmosphere from diesel engines of heavy duty vehicles. This regulation applies to diesel vehicles of the classes N2, N3, M1, M2, and M3 with a technically permissible maximum laden mass of more than 3500 kg.

SAUDI ARABIAG/TBT/N/SAU/28315 May 2012 This Saudi/Gulf draft technical regulation concerns with the basic control strategy, minimum functionality requirements, basic driver interface elements, minimum requirements for diagnostics and reaction to failure, and performance test procedures for Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) systems.

USAG/TBT/N/USA/69925 April 2012 In this NPRM, we (NHTSA) propose to revise the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard for accelerator control systems (ACS) in two ways. First, we propose to amend the Standard to address more fully the failure modes of electronic throttle control (ETC) systems and also to include test procedures for hybrid vehicles and certain other vehicles. This part of today's proposal is related to an NPRM that NHTSA published in 2002.Second, we propose to add a new provision for a brake-throttle override (BTO) system, which would require that input to the brake pedal in a vehicle must have the capability of overriding input to the accelerator pedal. This BTO proposal is an outgrowth of NHTSA's research and defect investigation efforts aimed at addressing floor mat entrapment and related situations. We propose to apply the requirement for BTO systems to new passenger cars, multipurpose passenger vehicles, trucks and buses that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds (4,536 kilograms) or less and ETC.

CANADAG/TBT/N/CAN/36323 April 2012

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Greenhouse gases (GHGs) are primary contributors to climate change. The most significant sources of GHG emissions are anthropogenic, mostly as a result of combustion of fossil fuels. The emissions of GHGs have been increasing significantly since the industrial revolution and this trend is likely to continue if no action is taken. Transportation is one of the largest sources of GHG emissions in Canada, accounting for about 28% of total emissions in 2009. Heavy-duty vehicles accounted for around 7% of total GHG emissions or 24% of transportation emissions. Accordingly, taking action to reduce emissions from new on-road heavy-duty vehicles is an essential element of the Government of Canada's strategy to reduce air pollutant and GHG emissions to protect the environment and the health of Canadians. The objective of the proposed Heavy-Duty Vehicles Greenhouse Gas Emission Regulations (the proposed Regulations), under CEPA 1999, is to reduce GHG emissions by establishing mandatory GHG emission standards for new on-road heavy-duty vehicles and engines of the 2014 and later model years that are aligned with U.S. standards. The development of common North America standards will provide a level playing field that will lead North American manufacturers to produce more advanced vehicles, which enhances their competitiveness. The proposed Regulations would introduce progressively more stringent GHG emission standards for new on-road heavy-duty vehicles and engines that would align with the national GHG emission standards and test procedures of the United States Environmental Protection Agency for the 2014 and later model years. The proposed Regulations would apply to companies manufacturing and importing new on-road heavy-duty vehicles and engines for the purpose of sale into Canada. It would reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the whole range of new on-road heavy-duty vehicles from full-size pick-up trucks and vans to road tractors (i.e., semi-trucks) and buses, as well as a wide variety of vocational vehicles such as: freight, delivery, service, cement, garbage and dump trucks. The standards in the proposed Regulations would address emissions of CO2, N2O and CH4 from heavy-duty vehicles and engines and would also include measures to require reductions in leakage of the hydrofluorocarbon refrigerant used in cabin air-conditioning systems. The proposed Regulations also include provisions that establish compliance flexibilities designed to provide appropriate lead-time for technological improvements and a smooth transition to a more stringent regulatory program. These flexibilities include a CO2 credit system for generating, banking and trading emission credits that could be used to offset any emission deficits incurred. Credits would be obtained by companies whose fleet emission levels fall below the applicable standard, while deficits would be incurred by companies whose fleet emissions exceed the applicable standard. Flexibilities also include additional credits for vehicles with advanced and innovative technology vehicles. Companies would also be required to submit annual reports and to maintain records relating to the GHG emission performance of their fleets.

USAG/TBT/N/USA/668/Add.126 March 2012 In December 2011, NHTSA published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that addressed safety issues arising from increasing variations of keyless ignition controls, and the operation of those controls. We received a petition from the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers requesting an extension of the comment period. The petitioner argued that additional time was needed to review information that was placed in the docket late in the comment period. After considering the petition, we are extending the comment period by 10 days, from 12 March 2012 to 22 March 2012.DATES: The comment period for the proposed rule published 12 December 2011, at 76 FR 77183, is extended. Comments must be received on or before 22 March 2012.URL: http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2012-03-15/html/2012-6269.htm

EUROPEAN UNIONG/TBT/N/EEC/364/Add.12 March 2012 The European Union would like to inform the WTO Members that Directive 2011/72/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2000/25/EC as regards the provisions for tractors placed on the market under the flexibility scheme was adopted on 14 September 2011 and published in the Official Journal of the EU L 246 on 23 September 2011.The text of the directive is available on the EU-TBT website in English, French and Spanish: http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/tbt/

USAG/TBT/N/USA/132/Add.42 March 2012This final rule amends the Federal motor vehicle safety standard for child restraint systems to expand its applicability to child restraints sold for children weighing up to 36 kilograms (kg) (80 pounds (lb)). This rule also amends the standard to incorporate use of a Hybrid III 10-year-old child test dummy (HIII-10C), weighing 35 kg (78 lb), in compliance tests of child restraints newly subject to the standard. In a companion document published elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register, NHTSA is adding specifications and qualification requirements for the HIII-10C to our regulation for anthropomorphic test devices. This rulemaking establishes performance and other requirements for child restraint systems

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heretofore not regulated by a safety standard, i.e., child restraints manufactured for children weighing 65 to 80 lb.DATES: This final rule is effective 27 February 2014. The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the standard is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of 27 February 2014. If you wish to petition for reconsideration of this rule, your petition must be received by 12 April 2012.FULL TEXT URLhttp://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2012-02-27/html/2012-4134.htm USAG/TBT/N/USA/132/Add.32 March 2012 This final rule establishes regulations setting forth specifications and qualification requirements for a Hybrid III 10-year-old size child test dummy (HIII-10C). In a companion document published elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register, NHTSA is adopting use of the dummy to test child restraints recommended for children weighing more than 65 pounds (lb) for compliance with the Federal motor vehicle safety standard for child restraint systems. The HIII-10C dummy enables NHTSA to assess the performance of child restraint systems in restraining children in the 8- to 12-year-old age range.DATES: Effective date: 27 April 2012. The incorporation by reference of the publications listed in the rule has been approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of 27 April 2012.If you wish to petition for reconsideration of this rule, your petition must be received by 12 April 2012.FULL TEXT URL http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2012-02-27/html/2012-4129.htm

EUROPEAN UNIONG/TBT/N/EEC/365/Add.12 March 2012The European Union would like to inform the WTO Members that Directive 2011/87/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2000/25/EC as regards the application of emission stages for narrow-track tractors was adopted on 16 November 2011 and published in the Official Journal of the EU L 301 on 18 November 2011.The text of the directive is available on the EU-TBT website in English, French and Spanish: http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/tbt/

CANADAG/TBT/N/CAN/35922 February 2012 Section 208 of Schedule IV of the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations, hereafter referred to as Canadian safety standard 208, Occupant Restraint Systems in Frontal Impact, has many areas of misalignment with the corresponding safety standard in the United States.Differences include the 50th percentile adult male barrier test speed and injury criteria, the 5th percentile adult female static and dynamic tests, other out-of-position tests and the seat belt requirements in the rear inboard position. In addition, the current exceptions for disabled persons in Canadian safety standard 208 are too restrictive and thus only account for certain types of disabilities.To enhance vehicle safety and align Canadian regulatory requirements more closely with those in the United States, it is proposed to revoke and replace the occupant protection requirements of the Canadian safety standard 208. Industry stakeholders have raised concerns that Canadian safety standards 204, Steering Column Rearward Displacement; 212, Windshield Mounting and 219, Windshield Zone Intrusion have a slightly different test setup procedure than that of the United States with regards to the use of anthropomorphic test devices (crash test dummies). It is proposed to update these standards to more closely align with the United States standards.Canadian safety standard 203, Driver Impact Protection and Steering Control System would require a reference update due to the proposed changes to Canadian safety standard 208.Finally, many Canadian safety standards require certain information to be contained in the vehicle owner's manual. The provisions regarding the owner's manual itself are not very clear and thus require clarification. The proposal to add section 18 to the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations is intended to clarify that both the provision of the information and the form and manner in which it is disseminated are regulatory requirements.

CANADAG/TBT/N/CAN/35822 February 2012 The proposed Motor Vehicle Tire Safety Regulations (the proposed Regulations) would repeal and replace the existing Motor Vehicle Tire Safety Regulations, 1995 (MVTSR 1995) to facilitate alignment with the more stringent U.S. tire safety regulations. The proposed Regulations are based on the text of the MVTSR 1995, but changes were made to improve clarity and internal consistency, to be consistent with current

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legal drafting practices, and to enable Technical Standards Document (TSD) alignment with the U.S. tire safety standards through the incorporation by reference of TSDs. The proposed Regulations would introduce most of the requirements of U.S tire safety standards Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 109, 119 and 139 into Technical Standards Document No. 109, New and Certain Specialty Tires; Technical Standards Document No. 119, New Tires for Motor Vehicles With a GVWR of More Than 4 536 kg and Motorcycles and Technical Standards Document No. 139, New Radial Ply Tires for Motor Vehicles With a GVWR of 4 536 kg or Less, respectively.Consequential amendments to paragraph 120(2)(c) of the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (MVSR) would be necessary, since this paragraph references the MVTSR 1995. Also, Schedule III of the MVSR includes the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS) 110 and 120. These two safety standards specify tire and rim selection requirements and rim marking requirements. CMVSS 110 and 120 incorporate TSDs 110 and 120, respectively. Amendments would also be made to TSDs 110 and 120 since they make reference to various subsections of the MVTSR 1995. The proposed Regulations would align the Canadian and U.S. tire testing and marking requirements. It is anticipated that this would reduce the cost and complexity of product testing for tire and vehicle manufacturers, while improving safety for Canadians.

JAPANG/TBT/N/JPN/38016 February 2012Additional standard of the fuel for gasoline-powered vehicles corresponding to E10 (mixed bioethanol up to the 10 volume % to gasoline).

KENYAG/TBT/N/KEN/30924 January 2012 The second edition of this Kenya Standard specifies requirements for reflective motor vehicle chevrons, decals and strips

KENYAG/TBT/N/KEN/31024 January 2012This East African Standard specifies requirements and methods of test for automotive gasoline, Premium Motor Spirit, PMS. It applies to automotive gasoline, premium motor spirit, also commonly known as petrol, for use in spark ignition engines, including those equipped with devices to reduce emitted pollutants.

KENYAG/TBT/N/KEN/31124 January 2012 This East African Standard specifies the requirements and methods of test for automotive gas oil (automotive diesel). It applies to diesel, used for automotive diesel engines, as manufactured, stored, transported and marketed.

USAG/TBT/N/USA/67420 January 2012EPA is issuing a proposed rule that identifies additional fuel pathways that EPA has determined meet the biomass-based diesel, advanced biofuel or cellulosic biofuel lifecycle greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction requirements specified in Clean Air Act section 211(o), the Renewable Fuel Standard Program, as amended by the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA). This proposed rule describes EPA's evaluation of biofuels produced from camelina oil, energy cane, giant reed, and napiergrass; it also includes an evaluation of renewable gasoline and renewable gasoline blendstocks, as well as biodiesel from esterification, and clarifies our definition of renewable diesel.This proposed rule adds these pathways to Table in regulations as pathways which have been determined to meet one or more of the GHG reduction thresholds specified in CAA 211(o), and assigns each pathway a corresponding D-Code. It allows producers or importers of fuel produced pursuant to these pathways to generate Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs), providing that the fuel meets the other requirements specified in the RFS regulations to qualify it as renewable fuel.

JAPANG/TBT/N/JPN/37920 January 2012Amendments to the relevant regulations concerning brakes, occupant protection, anchorage devices for child restraint system, advanced emergency braking system and lamps mainly in order to harmonize them with UN Regulations (formally called UNECE Regulations) Nos. 13-H, 94, 14 based on the "1958 Agreement".

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ITALYG/TBT/N/ITA/2513 January 2012 The draft decree consists of ten articles and five annexes.

- Articles 1 and 2 identify its scope and set out the definitions used in the decree.- Article 3 provides for approval of the systems and describes the methods and

procedures to be implemented to obtain it. - Articles 4 to 8 set out requirements relating to: general characteristics of the systems;

their construction and marking; installation on vehicles and subsequent updating of the logbook; checking the production conformity verification system applied at the manufacturing plants for the systems.

- Article 9 sets out the conditions and methods for the acknowledgement of systems approved by Member States of the European Union, Turkey or parties to the European Economic Area Agreement.

- Article 10 makes reference to provisions to be issued by the Directorate-General for Road Traffic to define the procedures for updating vehicle logbooks of specific vehicle types, for which the manufacturer has issued specific clearance for the installation of tyre sizes not provided for in the approval process, and establishes that existing provisions shall apply to any delays in adopting such measure.

The annexes are models relating to: A Approval of a wheel-tyre system;B Approval certificate;C Procedure for checking the suitability of a system for approval purposes;D Marking of the wheel;E Declaration of installation of the system on a vehicle.

CANADAG/TBT/N/CAN/316/Add.113 January 2012 Regulations Amending the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Interpretation and Standards 207 and 210)

The proposed amendments notified in G/TBT/N/CAN/316 (dated 2 June 2010) were adopted 7 December 2011 as the Regulations Amending the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Interpretation and Standards 207 and 210). These Regulations come into force on 1 September 2012.The full text of the adopted measure can be downloaded from the Internet addresses indicated below: http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2011/2011-12-07/html/sor-dors264-eng.html (English)

UNITED STATES G/TBT/N/USA/66820 December 2011In this NPRM, we (NHTSA) address safety issues arising from increasing variations of keyless ignition controls, and the operation of those controls. At issue are drivers' inability to stop a moving vehicle in a panic situation, and drivers who unintentionally leave the vehicle without the vehicle transmission's being "locked in park", or with the engine still running, increasing the chances of vehicle rollaway or carbon monoxide poisoning in an enclosed area.Therefore in this NPRM, among other matters, we propose to standardize the operation of controls that are used to stop the vehicle engine or other propulsion system and that do not involve the use of a physical key. We are also proposing to require that an audible warning be given to any driver who: Attempts to shut down the propulsion system without first moving the gear selection control to the “park” position (for vehicles with a “park” position); exits a vehicle without having first moved the gear selection control to "park" (for vehicles with a "park" position), or exits a vehicle without first turning off the propulsion system.

UNITED STATES G/TBT/N/USA/6659 December 2011 EPA and NHTSA, on behalf of the Department of Transportation, are issuing this joint proposal to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve fuel economy for light-duty vehicles for model years 2017-2025. This proposal extends the National Program beyond the greenhouse gas and corporate average fuel economy standards set for model years 2012-2016. On 21 May 2010, President Obama issued a Presidential Memorandum requesting that NHTSA and EPA develop through notice and comment rulemaking a coordinated National Program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions of light-duty vehicles for model years 2017-2025. This proposal, consistent with the President's request, responds to the country's critical need to address global climate change and to reduce oil consumption. NHTSA is proposing Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, as amended

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by the Energy Independence and Security Act, and EPA is proposing greenhouse gas emissions standards under the Clean Air Act. These standards apply to passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty passenger vehicles, and represent a continued harmonized and consistent National Program. Under the National Program for model years 2017-2025, automobile manufacturers would be able to continue building a single light-duty national fleet that satisfies all requirements under both programs while ensuring that consumers still have a full range of vehicle choices. EPA is also proposing a minor change to the regulations applicable to MY 2012-2016, with respect to air conditioner performance and measurement of nitrous oxides.

CANADA G/TBT/N/CAN/3518 December 2011 Over the past two decades, the average size of children has increased, but the safety standards for built-in child seats have not kept pace. Recognizing this change, the United States has recently revised its requirements for child seats to account for heavier children in order to improve safety. This proposal would more closely align Canadian requirements for built-in restraint systems and built-in booster seats with those of the United States, with regard to both performance requirements and testing protocols. Close alignment of regulations would reduce costs to manufacturers, who can then pass on savings to Canadian consumers. In addition, this proposed amendment would align the requirements for built-in child seats with recently proposed amendments for removable child seats.The proposed amendment introduce the following changes with respect to the current regulations:Motor Vehicle Safety RegulationsThe amendment seeks to update the Canadian safety standard governing built-in restraint systems and built-in booster seats, as much as possible aligning the Canadian requirements more closely with those of the United States and maximizing flexibility in testing.Booster cushions and structure of regulations The Canadian regulations have always used the expression “booster cushions” in reference to seats used by children to allow them to safely use seat belts. As this term has caused confusion in the past, and with a view to aligning terminology with that of the Motor Vehicle Restraint Systems and Booster Seats Safety Regulations, it is proposed that "booster cushion" be replaced with the more common expression “booster seat.” This would affect the title of the following two motor vehicle safety standards: standard No. 210.2, Lower Universal Anchorage Systems for Restraint Systems and Booster Cushions, and standard No. 213.4, Built-in Restraint Systems and Built-in Booster Cushions, which would respectively become Lower Universal Anchorage Systems for Restraint Systems and Booster Seats and Built-in Child Restraint Systems and Built-in Booster Seats. It is also proposed that the title of standard No. 210.1 become User-ready Tether Anchorages for Restraint Systems and Booster Seats.This proposal would have the effect of restructuring the regulations in order to clarify the intention behind certain requirements by adopting new definitions, rewriting certain parts of the text, replacing certain words, adding clarifications and correcting reference errors. Motor Vehicle Restraint Systems and Booster Seats Safety Regulations A new formulation is proposed for the booster seat quasi-static test in the Motor Vehicle Restraint Systems and Booster Seats Safety Regulations. The test procedure and the apparatus would now be described in Test Method 213.2.Note: The Department's intention to update the child seat regulations has been part of its regulatory plan since December 2006. An important portion of the new regulations pertaining to child seats designed for larger children has been in effect in Canada since May 2007 by means of successive Interim Orders (notified under G/TBT/N/CAN/199, 199/Rev.1, 199/Rev.1/Add.1, 199/Rev.2, 199/Rev.2/Add.1 and 199/Rev.2/Add.2). An Interim Order allows the Department to temporarily align its requirements with those of another country, in this case the United States. These Interim Orders have given Canadians access to child restraint products accommodating heavier children, which were previously prohibited in Canada.

JAPANG/TBT/N/JPN/3752 December 2011 As the revision of the standards for judgement under the Act on the Rational Use of Energy, the scope, the standard energy consumption (the energy consumption efficiency), and the standard method listed in column 4 will be revised.

JAPANG/TBT/N/JPN/3742 December 2011 The maximum permissible level of oxygen compounds in gasoline will be revised.

-The present level: Ethanol 3 vol% (upper limit);-Oxygen (included in oxygen compounds) 1.3wt% (upper limit);-The proposed level: Ethanol 10vol% (upper limit);-Oxygen (included in oxygen compounds) 3.7wt% (upper limit);

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The proposed level of oxygen compounds in gasoline is applied to vehicles accepted by Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to run on E10.

REPUBLIC OF KOREAG/TBT/N/KOR/3422 December 2011 The following amendments will be made in Ordinance and Regulation of Motor Vehicle Control Act in Korea.Ordinance amendment: Enforcement the self-certification system of automobile parts about 5 items(article 8-2):

1. Brake horse, 2. Head lamp, 3. Seat belt,4. Rear reflex reflector,5. Rear under ride protection device

Introduction of CNG tank (high pressure fuel tank and valve etc.) periodic inspection systemRegulation amendment: For enforcement automobile parts self-certification system, The following procedures will be made (from article 40-4 to article 40-9).

1. Registration of Automobile parts manufacturer2. Ensure the test facilities of 5 items3. Marking the self-certification symbol1. 4.Notice of the specification about each parts2. 5.Compliance and Defect test(survey)

* Expected effective date : 25/11/2011 (6 months after promulgation)For enforcement CNG tank periodic inspection, The following procedures will be made (from article 57-14 to article 57-20)

1. Inspection institute2. Inspection contents and items3. Inspection results(pass: marking, non-pass: re-inspection or distruction)

* Expected effective date: 25/11/2011Obligation of registration for not more than 50cc(engine displacement) motor cycle

REPUBLIC OF KOREAG/TBT/N/KOR/3412 December 2011 The following amendments will be made in KMVSS;

1. BAS (brake assistance system) and ABS (Anti-lock brake system) for passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles and special purpose vehicles of GVW 3.5 tons or less shall be installed (expected effective date: 25.5.2012 for new model, 31.12.2013 for existing model).

2. Side marker lamp for motor vehicle will be harmonized with ECE regulation No.91. (expected effective date: at the time of promulgation)

3. Passing beam assistance system and night vision system can be applied (expected effective date: at the time of promulgation).

4. Manoeuvrability (minimum turning radius) for motor vehicles will be harmonized with ECE regulation No.107 (expected effective date: 25.5.2012).

5. Headlamps and all lighting devices including retro-reflector of motor cycles will be harmonized with ECE regulation No.3, 19, 38, 50, 53 (expected effective date: 25.5.2012 for new model, 24.11.2012 for existing model)

6. Criteria of luminous intensities of various mode of AFS (Adaptive Front lighting System) will be harmonized with ECE R.123.( expected effective date : at the time of promulgation)

7. Speed limitation device for passenger vehicles of commercial vehicles and special purpose vehicles of exceeding GVW 3.5 ton will be harmonized with ECE regulation R.89 (expected effective date: passenger vehicle of exceeding GVW 5ton, commercial vehicle, special purpose vehicles of exceeding GVW 3.5ton : 25.5.2012, passenger vehicle of GVW 5.0 ton or less : 25.11.2012)

8. Net power will be harmonized with ECE regulation No.89 (expected effective date : 01.01.2013 for new model, 31.12.2013 for existing model)

9. Bumper will be harmonized with ECE regulation No. 42 (expected effective date: at time of promulgation)

10. Exemption condition of flat front vehicles in Pedestrian safety will be harmonized with GTR No.9 (Expected effective date: at time of promulgation).

REPUBLIC OF KOREAG/TBT/N/KOR/3402 December 2011

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The following amendments will be made in the Motor Vehicle Safety Act in Korea. When for sale the automobile, must contain the operation manual written in Korean language.

EUROPEAN UNIONG/TBT/N/EEC/293/Add.123 November 2011The European Union would like to inform the WTO Members that Commission Directive 2011/37/EU amending Annex II to Directive 2000/53/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on end-of-life vehicles was adopted on 30 March 2011 and published in the Official Journal of the EU L 85 on 31 March 2011.

THE SEPARATE CUSTOMS TERRITORY OF TAIWAN, PENGHU, KINMEN AND MATSUG/TBT/N/TPKM/11517 November 2011 The body specifications for articulated buses shall comply with the requirements which are harmonized with UN ECE R107 Annex 3.

THE SEPARATE CUSTOMS TERRITORY OF TAIWAN, PENGHU, KINMEN AND MATSUG/TBT/N/TPKM/11417 November 2011 The exhaust speed for vehicles of categories L1 and L3 should comply with the specification requirements for motor vehicles.

CANADAG/TBT/N/CAN/35011 November 2011 The On-Road Vehicle and Engine Emission Regulations, notified under G/TBT/N/CAN/32, came into effect on 1 January 2004. The purpose of these regulations was to establish standards to reduce air pollutants that contribute to smog-forming emissions. The proposed Amendments to the On-Road Vehicle and Engine Emission Regulations are designed to align with the U.S. federal on-board diagnostic (OBD) requirements for heavy-duty engines. On 24 February 2009, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) published a final rule to extend the OBD systems to heavy-duty engines used or intended to be used in heavy-duty vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of more than 6,350 kg, which include minibuses, school buses, road tractors and dump trucks. While the majority of heavy-duty vehicles and engines sold in Canada would likely already comply with U.S. EPA standards, it is important to recognize that some of these vehicles or engines sold in Canada may not. The proposed Amendments add the requirement that the heavy-duty engines of the 2013 and later model years used or intended to be used in heavy-duty vehicles that have a GVWR of more than 6,350 kg be equipped with an on-board diagnostic system that conforms to the standards applicable to engines of that model year set out in section 18 of subpart A of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) of the United States. This approach seeks to ensure that the specified standards remain identical in both countries. Therefore, the proposed Amendments would create a level playing field for companies supplying the North American market with heavy-duty vehicles and engines. At the domestic level, the proposed Amendments would ensure that all manufacturers, importers and operating distributors comply with the same standards. The proposed Amendments also make administrative changes to the Regulations that are intended to ensure consistency between the English and French versions of the Regulations and to provide greater clarity to existing provisions.

SWEDENG/TBT/N/SWE/1163 November 2011 Swedish regulations, that implement EU Directive 2004/22/EC as regards taximeters, contain mandatory requirements in accordance with Annex MI-007 to the Directive on taximeters that are put on the market and taken into use for professional use. Section 4, paragraph 2, of Annex MI-007 also authorizes Member States to prescribe that certain devices be connected to the interface(s) of a taximeter. The notified draft contains such regulations on ancillary devices. An ancillary device must be able to print receipts and various reports. In this regard, the draft regulations are all but identical to previous regulations (VVFS 1999:177 and STAFS 2006:17).

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What has changed compared to earlier regulations is that technical requirements and conformity assessment procedures will, according to the draft, conform to the requirements and procedures that are applicable to the taximeter according to regulations implementing Directive 2004/22/EC.

OMANG/TBT/N/OMN/12931 October 2011 Final Draft Omani/GSO technical regulation concerns with Brake linings frictions materials. Friction linings are composite materials with complex structure. Due to their composition and their production process, visual appearance characteristics can occur which in a precisely defined design are to be regarded as specific to the product. This Omani/Gulf draft technical regulation defines visual aspect for the identification and assessment of such product characteristics in quality assurance, as well as a basis for commercial and technical agreements. The sequence of the product characteristics represents no order of priority. The brake linings are inspected in the “as supplied” condition, meaning unused. In some characteristic features, there are differences between brake linings with an effective lining pad surface <120 cm2 and W 120 cm2. The acceptance criteria within the International Standard do not allow any characteristics which could impair the function and performance of brake linings and are applied unless there are other agreements between the customer and the supplier.

QATARG/TBT/N/QAT/25128 October 2011 This Standard defines visual aspect for the identification and assessment of such product characteristics in quality assurance, as well as a basis for commercial and technical agreements.

QATARG/TBT/N/QAT/24724 October 2011This Qatari /GSO draft technical regulation concerns with the requirements for the lateral protection (side guards) of trucks and trailers having maximum mass exceeding 3.5 tonnes used for the carriage of goods. This regulation does not apply to tractors for semi-trailers and vehicles designed and constructed for special purposes where it is not possible for practical reasons to fit such lateral protection.

QATARG/TBT/N/QAT/24624 October 2011 This Qatari /GSO draft technical regulation concerns with the requirements for the front under-run protective devices (FUPD) of trucks having maximum mass exceeding 3.5 tonnes used for the carriage of goods. This TR does not apply to off road vehicles and vehicles such that their use is incompatible with the provisions of front under-run protection.

QATARG/TBT/N/QAT/24524 October 2011This Qatari/GSO draft technical regulation concerns with the requirements for the rear under-run protective devices (RUPD) of trucks and trailers having maximum mass exceeding 3.5 tonnes used for the carriage of goods. This TR does not apply to Traction units for articulated vehicles, special trailers constructed for the carriage of very long loads such as timber, steel bars etc.

CANADAG/TBT/N/CAN/34719 October 2011Notice is hereby given, pursuant to section 12 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act and sections 16 and 17 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations, that the Department of Transport has revised Technical Standards Document (TSD) N° 305, Electrolyte Spillage and Electrical Shock

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Protection, which specifies requirements for limitation of electrolyte spillage, retention of electric energy storage/conversion devices, and protection from harmful electric shock during and after a crash. TSD N°. 305, Electrolyte Spillage and Electrical Shock Protection, reproduces U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard N° 305, Electric-powered vehicles: electrolyte spillage and electrical shock protection, and is incorporated by reference in section 305 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations. This revision is introduced to respond to petitions for reconsideration of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Final Rule of June 14, 2010, by addressing issues related to the scope, the definitions, the retention requirements for electric energy storage/conversion systems, the electrical isolation requirements, the test specifications and requirements for electrical isolation monitoring, and the state-of-charge of electric energy storage devices prior to the crash tests.

CHINAG/TBT/N/CHN/55/Rev.110 October 2011The mandatory contents are the basic technical requirements for operating safety of complete vehicle, main assemblies and safety protection devices, etc. of power-driven vehicles, as well as the additional requirements for fire engines, ambulances, wreckers, police vehicles and vehicles for handicapped driving.

VIETNAMG/TBT/N/VNM/184 October 2011The Decision is to impose the regulation for the implementation of emission standard to new manufactured, assembled and imported motor vehicles. The regulation for the implementation of emission standards is as follows:For automobiles: Euro 4 from 1 Jan 2017 and Euro 5 from 1 Jan 2022;For motorcycles: Euro 3 from 1 Jan 2017.

THAILANDG/TBT/N/THA/39128 September 2011 The Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) has proposed to enforce TIS 2555-25XX as a mandatory standard. This draft standard covers only passenger cars (including off-road vehicles), trucks and passenger cars modified from trucks. It specifies safety requirements, marking and labelling, sampling and criteria for conformity and testing.

BRAZILG/TBT/N/BRA/404/Add.126 September 2011 This document aims to replace partially the document notified under the G/TBT/N/BRA/404, issued by Inmetro - National Institute of Metrology, Standardization and Industrial Quality, (mandatory conformity assessment procedures for Road wheels) It sets new deadlines for marketing, manufacturing and importing the product in conformity with the requirements.

USAG/TBT/N/USA/132/Add.219 September 2011 This final rule amends a provision in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, "Child restraint systems", that permits NHTSA to allow manufacturers of child restraint systems (CRSs) manufactured before 1 August 2010, to choose to have NHTSA test the CRSs with either the Hybrid II 6-year old child (H2-6C) dummy or the Hybrid III 6-year-old child (HIII-6C) dummy. This final rule amends the provision to permit manufacturers of currently-manufactured CRSs the choice of NHTSA testing their child restraints with either the H2-6C dummy or the HIII-6C dummy until further notice.

REPUBLIC OF KOREAG/TBT/N/KOR/3266 September 2011

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Description of content: The new safety standard K9900: Electric vehicle conductive charging system-Plug, socket-outlet, connector and inlet for a.c. covers the requirements especially for 5-pin connectors and is identical to the relevant parts to the 5-pin connectors of both 23H/248/CDV(IEC62196-1 Ed.2) and 23H/250/CDV(IEC62196-2 Ed.1).

USAG/TBT/N/USA/559/Add.16 September 2011 Addendum: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Seat Belt AssembliesSUMMARY: This document denies a petition for rulemaking submitted by Mr Michael R. Schramm, to amend the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) on seat belt assemblies, to include a requirement that seat belts be releasable without unbuckling. We are denying the petition because the petitioner did not demonstrate a safety need for such a requirement or show how such a requirement could be implemented without increasing inadvertent release of seat belts during normal vehicle operation and certain crash scenarios, resulting in increased risk to vehicle occupants.

USAG/TBT/N/USA/416/Add.36 September 2011 Addendum: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Occupant Crash ProtectionSUMMARY: This final rule amends the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) on occupant crash protection to remove the sunset of a requirement that a vehicle's lap belt must be lockable, without the use of special tools, to tightly secure a child restraint system (CRS). We refer to this as the "lockability" requirement. Under the current standard, the lockability requirement ceases to apply to seating positions that are equipped with a child restraint anchorage system (commonly referred to as a "LATCH" system) on vehicles manufactured on or after 1 September 2012. Because data indicate that motorists are still using lockable belts to install CRSs even in seating positions with LATCH, there is a continuing need for the lockability requirement even in seating positions with LATCH. Thus, this final rule ensures that the lockability requirement continues in effect for all seating positions past 1 September 2012. Effective date: The final rule is effective 27 December 2011. Petitions for reconsideration of the final rule must be received not later than 13 October 2011.

USAG/TBT/N/USA/57/Add.331 August 2011 Addendum: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Side Impact Protection.

USAG/TBT/N/USA/317/Add.331 August 2011 Addendum: Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Denial of Petition for Rulemaking; School Buses.

USAG/TBT/N/USA/57/Add.231 August 2011 Addendum: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Side Impact Protection; Fuel System Integrity; Electric-Powered Vehicles: Electrolyte Spillage and Electrical Shock Protection.SUMMARY: This document comprises the agency's second of two responses to petitions for reconsideration of a 11 September 2007, final rule that upgraded Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 214, "Side impact protection". The final rule incorporated a vehicle-to-pole test into the standard, adopted technically-advanced test dummies and enhanced injury criteria, and incorporated the advanced dummies into the standard's moving deformable barrier test. An earlier response was published on 9 June 2008, which addressed lead time, phase-in percentages, test speed, and other issues. Today's response addresses the remaining issues raised by the petitions.

Effective Date: The date on which this final rule amends the CFR is 14 May 2010.

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REPUBLIC OF KOREAG/TBT/N/KOR/296/Add.131 August 2011 The Ministry of Environment would like to inform the Members of the TBT Committee that Regulation No 89/2011 of the Ministry of Environment setting the standards for the efficiency of average energy consumption of automobiles, standards for allowable emission of greenhouse gases from automobiles and the application and management thereof was adopted on 9 June 2011 and will be entered into force on 1 January 2012.Available at: http://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2011/tbt/KOR/11_2609_00_x.pdf.

SWITZERLANDG/TBT/N/CHE/13717 August 2011Description of content: In March 2011, the Swiss parliament adopted a partial revision of the law on CO2-emissions aiming at reducing the emissions of passenger cars. The proposed ordinance rules the implementation of the corresponding articles of the law. The ordinance follows closely the corresponding EU-Regulation (EC) No. 443/2009 with minor changes where necessary. The main differences are (1) that the importer of a car is responsible for its CO2-emissions and (2) a differentiation is made between big importers (> 50 cars registered for the first time), for whom there will be calculated an average value of CO2-emissions at the end of every reference year, and small importers (< 50 cars) who have to pay an eventual sanction before the registration of any new passenger car for implementation reasons. Major specifications of the EU-regulation, in particular scope, specific emission targets, derogations for certain manufacturers, super-credits, pooling, height of the excess emission premium and eco-innovations have been adopted uniformly.

REPUBLIC OF KOREAG/TBT/N/KOR/32122 August 2011

Description of content: Enforcement notice and/or administrative measure taken if the amount of hazardous substances subjects (6 types) in electrical and electronic equipment vehicles exceeds the content standard.

Mandatory report on performance of improvement recommendation of materials and structure.

Change of the recycling target management system of electrical and electronic equipment (kilograms per population)

Clarify the recycling dues from manufacturers/importers of automobiles

COLUMBIAG/TBT/N/COL/159/Suppl.122 August 2011Technical Regulations on brake system components for use in motor vehicles ortheir trailers, which are imported or manufactured nationally for use or marketing inColombia. Details available http://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2011/tbt/COL/11_2659_00_et.pdf

USAG/TBT/N/USA/64412 August 2011 This document responds to petitions for reconsideration of a final rule issued by this agency on 14 June 2010. This final rule amended the electrical shock protection requirements to facilitate the development and introduction of fuel cell vehicles (a type of electric-powered vehicle) and the next generation of hybrid and battery electric powered vehicles. This document addresses issues raised in the petitions for reconsideration relating to the scope and applicability of the standard, the definitions in the standard, the retention requirements for electric energy storage/conversion systems, the electrical isolation requirements, the test specifications and

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requirements for electrical isolation monitoring, the state-of-charge of electric energy storage devices prior to the crash tests, a proposed protective barrier compliance option for electrical safety, the use of alternative gas to crash test hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, and a proposed low-energy compliance option for electrical safety.

USAG/TBT/N/USA/173/Add.112 August 2011 New Car Assessment Program (NCAP); Safety LabelingNew passenger vehicles manufactured on or after 1 September 2007 must be labelled with safety rating information published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) under its New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). This information is required by statute to be part of the Monroney (automobile price sticker) label. Effective beginning in model year 2011 passenger vehicles, NHTSA enhanced the NCAP ratings program to include, among other things, the incorporation of an overall vehicle score that is derived from the vehicle's frontal crash, side crash, and rollover resistance ratings. This final rule amends NHTSA's regulation on vehicle labelling of safety rating information to reflect the enhanced NCAP ratings program.The final rule is effective 29 August 2011. Petitions for Reconsideration: If you wish to petition for reconsideration of this rule, your petition must be received by 12 September 2011.

THE SEPARATE CUSTOMS TERRITORY OF TAIWAN, PENGHU, KINMEN AND MATSU G/TBT/N/TPKM/10412 August 2011For vehicles of categories L, M and N equipped with In-Vehicle Information and Communication System (IVICS), the IVICS shall comply with the requirements of the Vehicle Safety Testing Directions.

USAG/TBT/N/USA/164/Add.34 August 2011 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Air Brake Systems - response to petitions for reconsideration.On 27 July 2009, NHTSA published a final rule that amended the Federal motor vehicle safety standard for air brake systems by requiring substantial improvements in stopping distance performance on new truck tractors. In response, the agency received eight petitions for reconsideration. The agency has already responded to most of the issues raised in the petitions. This document responds to the one outstanding issue raised in the petitions, stopping distance performance requirements at lower initial speeds. Based on testing results and our concern that the current requirements might not be practicable, NHTSA is slightly relaxing the stopping distance requirement for typical loaded tractors tested from an initial speed of 20 mph by increasing the distance from 30 feet to 32 feet and for unloaded tractors tested from an initial speed of 20 mph by increasing the distance from 28 feet to 30 feet. We believe no other changes are necessary. This final rule is effective 1 August 2011. Petitions for reconsideration must be received not later than 12 September 2011.

USAG/TBT/N/USA/431/Add.18 August 2011 Amendment to Standard for All-Terrain Vehicles; Notice of Proposed RulemakingThe Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 ("CPSIA") required the Consumer Product Safety Commission ("Commission", "CPSC", or "we") to publish, as a mandatory consumer product safety standard, the American National Standard for Four-Wheel All-Terrain Vehicles Equipment Configuration, and Performance Requirements, developed by the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America (American National Standard ANSI/SVIA 1-2007). We did so on 14 November 2008, 73 FR 67385. ANSI/SVIA has since issued a 2010 edition of its standard. In accordance with the CPSIA, we propose to amend the Commission's mandatory ATV standard to reference the 2010 edition of the ANSI/SVIA standard.DATES: Written comments must be received by 11 October 2011.

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SOUTH AFRICAG/TBT/N/ZAF/1398 August 2011

This specification covers the requirements for vehicle models of categories O1 and O2 designed or adapted for operation on a public road at speeds greater than 40 kph, including new vehicle models and vehicle models that have not previously been registered or licensed in South Africa.

Category O1 single axel trailers, other than semi-trailers, with a maximum mass not exceeding 0,75t;

Category O2 trailers other than category O1, with a maximum mass not exceeding 3,5t.

SWEDENG/TBT/N/SWE/11219 July 2011 The Act (2011:319) on fuels is amended by a clarification that states that petrol or diesel fuel used for research and development or restocking is allowed to be sold regardless of the fact that the petrol or the diesel fuel does not meet the environmental standards set out in the law. The Act is also amended by a definition of research and development as well as a definition of restocking. The environment class is related to the taxation of the fuel. The Act is therefore also amended by a clarification that states that in a case where it is not possible to place the petrol or the diesel fuel in a certain environment class then the petrol or the diesel fuel shall be considered as other petrol or other diesel fuel.

OMANG/TBT/N/OMN/12313 July 2011 This Omani/GSO draft technical regulation concerns with the requirements for the lateral protection (side guards) of trucks and trailers having maximum mass exceeding 3.5 tonnes used for the carriage of goods. This regulation does not apply to tractors for semi trailers and vehicles designed and constructed for special purposes where it is not possible for practical reasons to fit such lateral protection.

OMANG/TBT/N/OMN/12213 July 2011 This Omani/GSO draft technical regulation concerns with the requirements for the front under-run protective devices (FUPD) of trucks having maximum mass exceeding 3.5 tonnes used for the carriage of goods. This TR does not apply to off road vehicles and vehicles such that their use is incompatible with the provisions of front under-run protection.

OMANG/TBT/N/OMN/12113 July 2011This Omani/GSO draft technical regulation concerns with the requirements for the rear under-run protective devices (RUPD) of trucks and trailers having maximum mass exceeding 3.5 tonnes used for the carriage of goods. This TR does not apply to Traction units for articulated vehicles, special trailers constructed for the carriage of very long loads such as timber, steel bars etc.

EUROPEAN UNIONG/TBT/N/EEC/314/Add.130 June 2011The European Union would like to inform the WTO Members that Regulation (EU) No 510/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council setting emission performance standards for new light commercial vehicles as part of the Union's integrated approach to reduce CO2 emissions from light-duty vehicles was adopted on 11 May 2011 and published in the Official Journal of the EU L 145 on 31 May 2011.The text of the regulation is available on the EU-TBT website in English, French and Spanish: http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/tbt/

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COLOMBIAG/TBT/N/COL/96/Add.58 June 2011A new draft amendment to Ministry of Mines and Energy Decree No. 2629 of 10 July 2007 "Establishing provisions to promote the use of biofuels in Colombia, and measures applicable to motor vehicles and other engine powered machinery and equipment which are fuel operated" and to Ministry of Mines and Energy Decree No. 1135 of 31 March 2009 "Amending Decree No. 2629 of 2007, concerning the use of alcohol fuels in Colombia and the measures applicable to petrol fuelled motor vehicles", notified by the World Trade Organization in documents G/TBT/N/COL/96/Add.1 of 16 August 2007 and G/TBT/N/COL/96/Add.3 of 23 April 2009 respectively. In view of these amendments, a new deadline for comments has been set at 30 August 2011.

CANADAG/TBT/N/CAN/3358 June 2011The Department of Transport has revised the Technical Standards Document (TSD) No. 305, Electrolyte Spillage and Electrical Shock Protection, which specifies requirements for limitation of electrolyte spillage, retention of electric energy storage devices, and protection from harmful electric shock during and after a crash. This revision is introduced to take into account the use of new anthropomorphic test devices as well as new requirements for limitation of electrolyte spillage, retention of electric energy storage devices, and protection from harmful electric shock.

KUWAITG/TBT/N/KWT/6024 May 2011 This Standard defines visual aspect for the identification and assessment of such product characteristics in quality assurance, as well as a basis for commercial and technical agreements.

KUWAITG/TBT/N/KWT/5724 May 2011 This Standard specifies the types of test for fuel filters in accordance with their application. This Standard applies to fuel filters provided for road vehicles with diesel engines and for test installations for fuel injection equipment.

UNITED ARAB EMIRATESG/TBT/N/ARE/7923 May 2011Final draft technical regulation concerned with general requirements for new tyres for multipurpose vehicles, light trucks, heavy trucks, buses and trailers. It is not applicable to motor cycle, road equipment or agricultural equipment tyres.

JAPANG/TBT/N/JPN/35717 May 2011 Amendments to the relevant regulations concerning electrical systems, safety belts and side-marker lamps, etc. in order to harmonize them with UNECE Regulations Nos. 12, 16, 91, 94,100, 119 etc. based on the "1958 Agreement".

EUROPEAN UNIONG/TBT/N/EEC/349/Add.112 May 2011 The European Union would like to inform the WTO Members that Commission Directive 2011/37/EU amending Annex II to Directive 2000/53/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on end-of-life vehicles was adopted on 30 March 2011 and published in the Official Journal of the EU L 85 on 31 March 2011. The text of the regulation is available on the EU-TBT website in English, French and Spanish: http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/tbt/,

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CANADAG/TBT/N/CAN/305/Add.113 April 2011 Regulations Amending the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention - Standard 114)The proposed amendment notified in G/TBT/N/CAN/305 (dated 16 March 2010) were adopted 30 March 2011 as the Regulations Amending the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention - Standard 114).These Regulations come into force on 30 March 2011. The full text of the adopted measure can be downloaded from the Internet addresses indicated below: http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2011/2011-03-30/html/sor-dors69-eng.html (English)

KOREAG/TBT/N/KOR/286/Add.113 April 2011 The Republic of Korea would like to inform the Members of the TBT Committee that the proposed amendment of "Regulations for Motor Vehicle Safety Standards" that introduced an item for TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) was published on 16 March 2011. The full text is available on the KnowTBT website: http://www.knowtbt.kr and can also be downloaded here: http://www.law.go.kr/nwRvsLsPop.do?lsKndCd=&cptOfi=1611000 and at: http://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2011/tbt/KOR/11_1076_00_x.pdf

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G/TBT/N/EEC/324/Add.18 April 2011

The European Union would like to inform the WTO Members that Commission Regulation (EU) No 63/2011 laying down detailed provisions for the application for a derogation from the specific CO2 emission targets pursuant to Article 11 of Regulation (EC) No 443/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council was adopted on 26 January 2011 and published in the Official Journal of the EU L 23 on 27 January 2011. The text of the regulation is available on the EU-TBT website in English, French and Spanish: http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/tbt/ .

TRINIDAD & TOBAGOG/TBT/N/TTO/9815 March 2011

This standard specifies the properties and test methods for automotive diesel fuel intended for sale in Trinidad and Tobago. This standard is applicable to diesel fuel formulated for motor vehicles, both on and off the public roadways, equipped with compression ignition engines.

USAG/TBT/N/USA/507/Add.1/Corr.114 March 2011SUMMARY: Correction: In rule document 2011-547, appearing on pages 3212-3305 of the issue of Wednesday, 19 January 2011, make the following change: Sec. 571.226 [Corrected] On page 3301, in the first column, above the paragraph headed "S8.4 Vehicles manufactured on or after September 1, 2015 and before September 1, 2016.'', insert the following text:Sec. 571.226 [Corrected] S8.3 Vehicles manufactured on or after September 1, 2014 and before September 1, 2015. Subject to S8.9, for vehicles manufactured on or after September 1, 2014 and before September 1, 2015, the number of vehicles complying with S4.2 shall be not less than 50 percent of:

(a) The manufacturer's average annual production of vehicles manufactured in the three previous production years; or(b) The manufacturer's production in the current production year.

FULL TEXT URLs: http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2011/C1-2011-547.htm

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7 March 2011TITLE: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Engines and VehiclesACTION: Correcting amendments. SUMMARY: NHTSA and EPA published in the Federal Register of 30 November 2010, proposed rules to establish a comprehensive Heavy-Duty National Program that will increase fuel efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions for on-road heavy-duty vehicles, responding to the President's directive on 21 May 2010, to take coordinated steps to produce a new generation of clean vehicles. That document inadvertently contained some incorrect fuel consumption values in NHTSA-specific tables in the preamble that resulted from using an incorrect conversion factor for determining CO2 emissions to equivalent fuel consumption for gasoline fuel. That document also contained some rounding errors in NHTSA-specific tables in the preamble. This document corrects the rounding errors by adopting a uniform rounding approach for all fuel consumption equivalents for those NHTSA-specific tables and makes the appropriate corrections to the conversions. FULL TEXT URLs: http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/2010-32726.htm

USAG/TBT/N/USA/605/Add.111 March 2011TITLE: Rear Visibility; Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard, Rearview Mirrors; Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard, Low-Speed Vehicles; Phase-in Reporting RequirementsACTION: Announcement of a public technical workshop, a public hearing and re-opening of public comment period. SUMMARY: On 7 December 2010, NHTSA published a notice of proposed rulemaking proposing to amend the agency's Federal motor vehicle safety standard on rearview mirrors to improve the ability of a driver of a vehicle to detect pedestrians in the area immediately behind the vehicle and thereby minimize the likelihood of the vehicle striking a pedestrian while the vehicle is moving backward. NHTSA is announcing two separate public events relating to this proposal. The first event, a public technical workshop, will be held on 11 March 2011, to discuss technical issues relevant to the test procedure described in the proposed rule. The second event, a public hearing, will be held on 23 March 2011 to provide an opportunity for the public to present oral testimony regarding the proposal. The dates, times, locations, and framework for these public events are announced in this notice. In order to facilitate the submission of written comments in connection with these two events, the comment period for the proposed rule will be reopened for a period of 45 days. In a separate document appearing in today's edition of the Federal Register, the agency is correcting various minor errors regarding metric conversions, section cross references and other matters. FULL TEXT URLs: http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2011/2011-4736.htm

KENYAG/TBT/N/KEN/2681 March 2011 Specifies requirements for the performance and installation of devices designed to limit the maximum road speed of motor vehicles by control of engine power.

EUROPEAN UNIONG/TBT/N/EEC/36525 February 2011 This proposal for a Directive specifies the obligatory requirements on emissions for narrow-track tractors.

BRAZILG/TBT/N/BRA/400/Add.124 February 2011 This addendum aims to inform that the Conformity Assessment Procedure, issued by Inmetro – National Institute of Metrology, Standardization and Industrial Quality and notified under G/TBT/N/BRA/400 (conformity assessment procedure for hydraulic brake fluids for automotive vehicles), was adopted as a final text and published in the Brazilian Official Journal as Ministerial Act nº 78, 03 February 2011 (Portaria N.º 78, de 3 de Fevereiro de 2011 - D.O.U 07/02/2011).

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UNITED ARAB EMIRATESG/TBT/N/ARE/6128 January 2011 This modification of technical regulation is concerned with motor vehicles – general requirement which specifies the general requirement for motor vehicles.

KUWAITG/TBT/N/KWT/5426 January 2011This standard is concerned with the strength of passenger cars, multi-purpose passenger vehicles, trucks and buses to withstand impacts.

USAG/TBT/N/USA/507/Add.126 January 2011 This final rule establishes a new Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 226, "Ejection Mitigation'', to reduce the partial and complete ejection of vehicle occupants through side windows in crashes, particularly rollover crashes. The standard applies to the side windows next to the first three rows of seats, and to a portion of the cargo area behind the first or second rows, in motor vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 4,536 kilogram (kg) or less (10,000 pounds (lb) or less). To assess compliance, the agency is adopting a test in which an impactor is propelled from inside a test vehicle toward the windows. The ejection mitigation safety system is required to prevent the impactor from moving more than a specified distance beyond the plane of a window. To ensure that the systems cover the entire opening of each window for the duration of a rollover, each side window will be impacted at up to four locations around its perimeter at two time intervals following deployment. The agency anticipates that manufacturers will meet the standard by modifying existing side impact air bag curtains, and possibly supplementing them with advanced glazing. The curtains will be made larger so that they cover more of the window opening, made more robust to remain inflated longer, and made to deploy in both side impacts and in rollovers. In addition, after deployment the curtains will be tethered near the base of the vehicle's pillars or otherwise designed to keep the impactor within the boundaries established by the performance test. This final rule adopts a phase-in of the new requirements, starting 1 September 2013. This final rule advances NHTSA's initiatives in rollover safety and also responds to Section 10301 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU). That section directs NHTSA to initiate and complete rulemaking to reduce complete and partial ejections of vehicle occupants from outboard seating positions, considering various ejection mitigation systems.DATES: Effective date: The date on which this final rule amends the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) is 1 March 2011.

NEW ZEALANDG/TBT/N/NZL/5426 January 2011A consultation document outlining various proposals to amend existing fuel specifications as delineated under the Engine Fuel Specifications Regulations 2008.

Specific proposals that have TBT implications include those that are designed to:

Relax existing specifications: Minimum E70 for petrol for summer season reduced from 22% to 20% Minimum MON for regular grade petrol reduced from 82 to 81 Vapour pressure waiver of 7 kPa for petrol/ethanol blends extended to winter season Density waiver for diesel/biodiesel blends up to 5% biodiesel of 0.002 kg/m3 (giving a

maximum density of 0.852 kg/m3)

Align with international specifications: Inorganic chloride content limit for ethanol reduced from 32 mg/kg to 10 mg/kg

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Maximum PAH content for diesel reduced from 11% mass to 8% mass Maximum phosphorus content for biodiesel reduced from 10 mg/kg to 4 mg/kg

Future proof the regulations:Definitions of petrol and diesel amended to explicitly cover all fuels regardless of the feedstock or production process.

COLOMBIAG/TBT/N/COL/96/Add.47 January 2011The Republic of Colombia hereby notifies a draft amendment to Ministry of Mines and Energy Decree No. 2629 of 10 July 2007 "Establishing provisions to promote the use of biofuels in Colombia, and measures applicable to motor vehicles and other engine-powered machinery and equipment which are fuel-operated" and to Ministry of Mines and Energy Decree No. 1135 of 31 March 2009 "Amending Decree No. 2629 of 2007, concerning the use of alcohol fuels in Colombia and the measures applicable to petrol-fuelled motor vehicles", notified by the World Trade Organization in documents G/TBT/N/COL/96/Add.1 of 16 August 2007 and G/TBT/N/COL/96/Add.3 of 23 April 2009 respectively. In view of these amendments, a new deadline for comments has been set at 15 March 2011.

COLOMBIAG/TBT/N/COL/963 July 2007Deadlines for engine conversion; Blends; Regulation of biofuel production, transport, distribution and use by the Ministry of Mines and Energy; Regulation of permissible emissions by the Ministry of the Environment, Housing and Land Development and the Ministry of Social Welfare; Regulation and promotion of crop growth by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

SAUDI ARABIAG/TBT/N/SAU/2097 January 2011 This Saudi/Gulf draft technical regulation concerns with a method for test and measurement of the compressive displacement of brake linings or brake pad assemblies due to loading and temperature. It also provides a test method to assess lining thermal swell and growth. This Gulf Standard applies to disc brake pad assemblies or coupon samples cut from the friction material.

INDONESIAG/TBT/N/IDN/40/Add.110 January 2011 Mandatory Implementation of Indonesia National Standard for Vehicles Rim (SNI 1896:2008 and SNI 4658:2008). Addendum of mandatory implementation of Indonesia National Standard for Vehicles Rim; SNI 1896:2008 and SNI 4658:2008 under G/TBT/N/IDN/40, dated 29 June 2010. The draft of regulation has been stipulated through "Regulation of Minister of Industry No. 120/M-IND/PER/11/2010".

MALAYSIAG/TBT/N/MYS/2010 January 2011 Braking systems under sub–rule 11 of Rule 15 shall conform with the following specification:

UN ECE Regulation 13 Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Vehicles of Categories M, N and O with regard to Braking;

UN ECE Regulation 13–H Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Passenger Cars with regard to Braking; or

UN ECE Regulation 78 Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Vehicles of Category L with regard to Braking.

Brake Lining under sub–rule 14 of Rule 15 shall conform with the following specification:

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MS 1164 Specification for Road vehicles - Replacement Brake Lining Assemblies and Drum Brake Lining for Power-Driven Vehicles; or

UN ECE Regulation 90 Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Replacement Brake Lining Assemblies and Drum Brake Lining for Power–Driven Vehicles and Their Trailers.

Pneumatic tyres under sub–rule 2 (d) of Rule 30 shall conform with the following specification:UN ECE Regulation 75 Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Pneumatic Tyres for Motorcycles and Mopeds.

MALAYSIAG/TBT/N/MYS/1910 January 2011 Security Device under sub–rule 1 of Rule 24A shall conform with the following specification:

MS 1742 Specification Vehicle Security System or UNECE Regulation No. 97 Uniform Provisions Concerning The Approval Of Vehicle Alarm Systems (VAS) And Of Motor Vehicles With Regard To Their Alarm Systems (AS);

UN ECE Regulation No. 18 Uniform Provisions Concerning The Approval Of Motor Vehicles With Regard To Their Protection Against Unauthorized Use;

UN ECE Regulation No. 62 Uniform Provisions Concerning The Approval Of Power Driven Vehicles With Handlebars With Regard To Their Protection Against Unauthorized Use; or

UN ECE Regulation No. 116 Uniform Technical Prescriptions Concerning The Protection Of Motor Vehicles Against Unauthorized Use.

MALAYSIAG/TBT/N/MYS/1810 January 2011 Seat anchorage under sub–rule 8 of Rule 65 shall conform with the following specification:

UN ECE Regulation 80 Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Seats of Large Passenger Vehicles and of These Vehicles With Regard to the Strength of the Seats and Their Anchorages.

Lighting under sub–rule 2(i) of Rule 96 shall conform with the following specification: UN ECE Regulation 48 Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Vehicles With

Regard to the Installation of Lighting and Light–Signalling Devices or MS ISO 303: 2004 Installation of Lighting and Signalling Devices for Motor Vehicles and Their Trailers;

UN ECE Regulation 98 Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Motor Vehicle Headlamps Equipped with Gas–Discharge Light Sources; or

UN ECE Regulation 99 Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Gas–Discharge Light Sources for Use In Approved Gas–Discharge Lamp Units of Power–Driven Vehicles.

Construction of public service vehicle under sub–rule (b) of Rule 137 shall conform with the following specification:

UN ECE Regulation 36 Uniform Provisions Concerning The Approval of Large Passenger Vehicles With Regard to Their General Construction;

UN ECE Regulation 52 Uniform Provisions Concerning The Approval of M2 and M3 Small Capacity Vehicles With Regard to Their General Construction; or

UN ECE Regulation 66 Uniform Technical Prescriptions Concerning The Approval of Large Passenger Vehicles With Regard to the Strength of their Superstructure.

GERMANYG/TBT/N/DEU/123 December 2010

Implementing the European Fuel Quality Directive 98/70/EC this ordinance sets – in respect of road vehicles, non–road mobile machinery (including inland waterway vessels when not at sea), agricultural and forestry tractors, and recreational craft when not at sea – technical specifications for fuels to be used with positive ignition and compression–ignition engines and

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labelling requirements for fuels. The ordinance applies especially to petrol, diesel fuels, gas oil, biodiesel, ethanol fuel, liquid petroleum gas, natural or bio gas as fuel, vegetable oil fuel and fuel oil.

The ordinance increases in particular the maximum permissible percentage of ethanol in petrol fuel from the current 5 per cent by volume of ethanol to 10 per cent by volume. The quality requirements for transport fuels are standardized in DIN or CEN standards and have been incorporated into the Ordinance on the Quality and Labelling of Fuels.

Implementing the European limit for the maximum permissible sulphur content of gas oils intended for use by non–road mobile machinery (including inland waterway vessels), agricultural and forestry tractors, and recreational craft will be reduced to 10 mg/kg from 1 January 2011.

BRAZILG/TBT/N/BRA/40815 December 2010 Conformity assessment procedures for all parts used in automotive road vehicles with a focus on safety, through the establishment of a mandatory certification carried out by an accredited body, in order to reduce risks of accidents on public roads.

BRAZILG/TBT/N/BRA/40415 December 2010Conformity assessment procedure for automotive wheels with a focus on safety through the establishment of a mandatory third party certification carried out by an accredited body, in order to reduce risks of accidents on public roads.

ISRAELG/TBT/N/ISR/4798 December 2010 First amendment to the Mandatory Standard SI 1107. This amendment changes paragraph C of the standard's Hebrew section dealing with installation and usage instructions. It adds a new marking requirement to warn against exposure to sun of the metal and or the plastic parts, in order to prevent a child from a possible burn from contact with, or sitting in the child restraint device.

CANADAG/TBT/N/CAN/199/Rev.2/Add.217 December 2010Regulations Amending the Motor Vehicle Restraint Systems and Booster Seats Safety Regulations

In May 2010, the Government of Canada published the Motor Vehicle Restraint Systems and Booster Seats Safety Regulations (the Regulations), which introduced a parallel regime, until 31 December 2010, that allowed manufacturers to follow either the previous requirements or the new child restraint testing requirements (notified under G/TBT/N/CAN/199/Rev.2/Add.1).

This amendment will extend the transition period to 31 December 2011, allowing a further 12 months for the manufacturers to complete the testing, research and certification of their restraints. Until this date, manufacturers will have the option of producing products that meet either the Regulations or the previous regulatory requirements.The full text of this amendment can be downloaded from the Internet addresses indicated below:

http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2010/2010-12-08/html/sor-dors279-eng.html (English)

OMANG/TBT/N/OMN/10224 November 2010

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This is an OMANI/Gulf Final Draft TR concerned with the strength of passenger cars, multi-purpose passenger vehicles, trucks and buses to withstand impacts.

ISRAELG/TBT/N/ISR/47224 November 2010

Revision of the Mandatory Standard SI 5731. This draft standard revision adopts the European Standard EN 14214: November 2008 with a few changes that appear in the standard’s Hebrew section as follows:

Changes in the normative references; Changes in Table 1 of paragraph 5.4 dealing with the generally applicable requirements

and related test methods.

KUWAITG/TBT/N/KWT/5119 November 2010 This standard is concerned with the strength of passenger cars, multi–purpose passenger vehicles, trucks and buses to withstand impacts.

KINGDOM OF BAHRAING/TBT/N/BHR/2209 November 2010This Gulf draft technical regulation concerns with the general requirements for motor vehicle replacement new-spare parts.

KINGDOM OF BAHRAING/TBT/N/BHR/2199 November 2010 This standard is concerned with the strength of passenger cars, multi-purpose passenger vehicles, trucks and buses to withstand impacts.

EUROPEAN UNIONG/TBT/N/EEC/3503 November 2010

This proposal for a regulation specifies obligatory requirements to the performance of agricultural and forestry tractors and their components, including:

vehicle structure integrity;

steering, braking and electronic stability systems;

glazing, mirrors and lighting systems;

ballast weight, roll-over protection devices; permissible level of external noise and pollutant emissions.

OMANG/TBT/N/OMN/1011 November 2010 This is an OMANI/Gulf Final Draft TR concerned with the general requirements for motor vehicle replacement new-spare parts.

BRAZILG/TBT/N/BRA/40025 October 2010Procedures which should be performed by a third party body accredited by INMETRO in order to assure the conformity for hydraulic brake fluids used in motor vehicles.

BRAZILG/TBT/N/BRA/319/Add.1

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25 October 2010 On 22 December 2008, INMETRO published drafts Conformity Assessment Procedures for Accessible Public Vehicles for Urban and Highway. Passengers Transport, (notified by the codes G/TBT/N/BRA/318 and G/TBT/N/BRA/319). These proposed documents were supposed to entry into force by the day it was published in the Official Gazette on 01/06/2009. Inmetro is now extending the entry into force date of these rules by the Act n° 357, 13 September 2010. This extension will provide additional time of term to become acquainted with the mandatory compliances to acquire certification of the vehicles mentioned above. This document extends the adapting periods for the 2 proposed rule documents published.

BRAZILG/TBT/N/BRA/318/Add.125 October 2010Extension of adapting periodInmetro Ordinance N° 357, 13 September 2010, establishing additional time to the compulsory certification of Accessible Public Vehicles for Urban and Highway Passengers Transport. On 22 December 2008, INMETRO published drafts Conformity Assessment Procedures for Accessible Public Vehicles for Urban and Highway Passengers Transport, (notified by the codes G/TBT/N/BRA/318 and G/TBT/N/BRA/319). These proposed documents were supposed to entry into force by the day it was published in the Official Gazette on 01/06/2009. Inmetro is now extending the entry into force date of these rules by the Act n° 357, 13 September 2010. This extension will provide additional time of term to become acquainted with the mandatory compliances to acquire certification of the vehicles mentioned above. KUWAITG/TBT/N/KWT/4419 October 2010This Kuwait/Gulf draft technical regulation concerns with a method for test and measurement of the compressive displacement of brake linings or brake pad assemblies due to loading and temperature. It also provides a test method to assess lining thermal swell and growth. This Gulf Standard applies to disc brake pad assemblies or coupon samples cut from the friction material.

CHINAG/TBT/N/CHN/75220 October 2010

This standard specifies the technical requirements and test methods for preventing or mitigating injury to drivers by motor vehicle steering mechanism during frontal collision.This standard applies to M1 category vehicles and N1 category vehicles with maximum gross mass less than 1500kg.

CHINAG/TBT/N/CHN/75120 October 2010

This standard specifies the technical requirements and test methods for front underrun protection of commercial vehicles. This standard applies to N2, N3 type of vehicles. It does not apply to the vehicles designed and manufactured for special purpose, for which installation of front underrun protective devices is not practicable due to their structure.

REPUBLIC OF KOREAG/TBT/N/KOR/29618 October 2010

The Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Korea is publicly announcing the automobile standards of the efficiency of average energy consumption and allowable emission of greenhouse gases, which will take effect as of 2012 as part of Korea's national vision of Low Carbon, Green Growth. The standards will be applied to passenger automobiles and automobiles for passengers and freight for up to 10 passengers. Auto manufacturers shall

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choose either one of standards and comply with it. The standards will be phased in from 2012 to 2015 and applied in a flexible manner according to the average curb weight of an auto manufacturer.

USAG/TBT/N/USA/56927 August 2010

In accordance with NHTSA's 2007 Motorcoach Safety Plan and DOT's 2009 Departmental Motorcoach Safety Action Plan, NHTSA is issuing this NPRM to propose to amend the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) on occupant crash protection (FMVSS No. 208) to require lap/shoulder seat belts for each passenger seating position in new motorcoaches. This NPRM also proposes to require a lap/shoulder belt for the motorcoach and large school bus driver's seating positions, which currently are required to have either a lap or a lap/shoulder belt. Although motorcoach transportation overall is a safe form of transportation in the United States, several motorcoach crashes in 2008 have illustrated that motorcoach rollover crashes, while a relatively rare event, can cause a significant number of fatal or serious injuries in a single event. NHTSA's safety research on motorcoach seat belts, completed in 2009, shows that the installation of lap/shoulder belts on motorcoaches is practicable and effective. We believe that the seat belt assemblies that would be installed on motorcoach passenger seats pursuant to this rulemaking could reduce the risk of fatal injuries in rollover crashes by 77 percent, primarily by preventing occupant ejection in a crash.

INDONESIAG/TBT/N/IDN/40/Suppl.125 August 2010 REGULATION OF THE MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY ON THEOBLIGATORY ENFORCEMENT OF THE INDONESIAN NATIONALSTANDARD FOR WHEEL RIMS OF MOTOR VEHICLES OF

CATEGORIES M, N, O AND L

USAG/TBT/N/USA/56619 August 2010

The Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board) is proposing to revise and update its accessibility guidelines for buses, over-the-road buses, and vans. The guidelines ensure that transportation vehicles are readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities. The guidelines apply to the acquisition of new, used, and remanufactured transportation vehicles, and the remanufacture of existing transportation vehicles to the extent required by regulations issued by the Department of Transportation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act. The guidelines for transportation vehicles operated in fixed guideway systems (e.g., rapid rail, light rail, commuter rail, and intercity rail) will be revised and updated at a future date.

THE SEPARATE CUSTOMS TERRITORY OF TAIWAN, PENGHU, KINMEN AND MATSUG/TBT/N/TPKM/8918 August 2010

The Ministry of Transportation and Communications intends to regulate safety requirements for electric powered vehicles of categories M, N and L, and category O by amending the Vehicle Safety Testing Directions. The draft for the revisions includes revision to the existing requirement of dynamic braking, steering control system the protection of driver against the steering mechanism in the event of impact, the protection of occupants in the event of a lateral collision, the protection of occupants in the event of a frontal collision and electromagnetic

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compatibility. For motor vehicles (including electric powered vehicles) of categories M, N, O and L, EMS requirements based on UN/ECE R10 will be introduced. For electric powered vehicles of categories M, N with a maximum design speed exceeding 25 km/h, the requirements based on UN/ECE R100 will be introduced, which include protection against electrical shock, protection against direct contact of parts under voltage, isolation resistance measurement method and the hydrogen emission test, etc. For electric powered vehicles of categories L, safety regulations regarding electric motorcycles will be introduced, which make reference to the TES Electric Motorcycles Safety Specifications and Testing Procedure, Vehicle Safety Testing Directions of Prevention of Fire Risks for Large Passenger Vehicles and CNS 0980241: safety testing procedure of electric motorcycle secondary use lithium battery pack (draft).

JAPANG/TBT/N/JPN/34018 August 2010The WMTC (Worldwide Harmonized Motorcycle Certification Procedure) GTR will be introduced.

EUROPEAN UNIONG/TBT/N/EEC/34912 August 2010 The draft Directive adapts to scientific and technical progress the list of materials and components which are exempted from the prohibition of the use of lead, mercury, cadmium or hexavalent chromium in materials and components of vehicles put on the market after 1 July 2003 according to Article 4(2)(a) of Directive 2000/53/EC on end-of-life vehicles.

CANADAG/TBT/N/CAN/32011 August 2010

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to section 12 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act and sections 16 and 17 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations, that the Department of Transport has revised the following Technical Standards Documents (TSD):

• 114, Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention, which specifies vehicle performance requirements intended to reduce the incidence of crashes resulting from theft and accidental rollaway of motor vehicles;

• 216, Roof Crush Resistance, which establishes strength requirements for the passenger compartment roof; and

• 301, Fuel System Integrity, which specifies requirements for the integrity of motor vehicle fuel systems.

REPUBLIC OF KOREAG/TBT/N/KOR/2866 August 2010

The following amendments will be made to the KMVSS:

1. ESC (Electronic Stability Control System) shall be installed to passenger vehicles and vehicles of GVW 4.5 tons or less. The change is expected to take effect on 1 January 2012 for new models and 30 June 2014 for existing models;

2. TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) shall be installed to passenger vehicles and vehicles of GVW 3.5 tons or less. The change is expected to take effect on 1 January 2012 for new models and 30 June 2014 for existing models;

3. AFLS (Adaptive Front Lighting System) with various beam patterns and LED light sources for headlamps, reverse lamp and daytime running lamp may be applied. The change is expected to take effect on the date of promulgation;

4. DRL (Daytime Running Lamps) may be applied to motor vehicles and motor cycles. The change is expected to take effect on the date of promulgation;

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5. Brake system will be harmonized with ECE Regulation No. 13. The change is expected to take effect on the date of promulgation;

6. Side direction indicator will be harmonized with ECE Regulation No. 6. The change is expected to take effect 24 months after the date of promulgation;

Electromagnetic compatibility and indirection vision (rear-view mirrors) will be harmonized with ECE Regulations No. 10 and 46. The change is expected to take effect on 1 January 2012 for new models and 31 December 2013 for existing models.

CZECH REPUBLICG/TBT/N/CZE/1406 August 2010 This measure of a general nature stipulates metrological and technological requirements for specified measuring devices, including test methods for verifying specified measuring devices, which in this case are high speed weigh-in-motion scales for road vehicles.

SINGAPOREG/TBT/N/SGP/823 July 2010

Revision of standards for exhaust noise emission for new motor vehicles imported into Singapore. From 1 October 2010 onwards, all new motor vehicles imported into Singapore must comply with the exhaust noise emission standards specified below. These revised standards are based on those currently implemented in Japan and the EU, i.e. Directive 97/24/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 1997 on certain components and characteristics of two or three-wheel motor vehicles; EC Council Directive 70/157/EEC of 6 February 1970 as last amended by Directive 92/97/EEC and Commission Directive 96/20/EC of 27 March 1996; and Articles 30 and 65 of the Safety Regulations for Road Vehicles as amended by the Ministry of Transport Ordinance No. 5 0f 21 February 2000 and No. 66 of 20 December 1996 respectively of Japan.

Class of vehicle: Noise level measured at 0.5 metre from open end of exhaust pipe of vehicle, Decibels (A)

a. Motor cycle (with or without a side car), scooter or trivan: 94; b. Motor car, taxi or station wagon (whether for passengers only or for goods and

passengers): 96, 100 (engine at rear end);c. Goods vehicle or bus with gross vehicle weight not exceeding 3.5 tonnes: 97;

Goods vehicle or bus with gross vehicle weight exceeding 3.5 tonnes: 99.

REPUBLIC OF KOREAG/TBT/N/KOR/284

5 August 2010

This draft safety quality labelling criteria on warning devices proposes to improve the safety criteria as follows: The recommendation requirements such as equipments and configuration, shape and dimensions, heat test, water test, dust test, stability test will be mandatory; The colour test of the orange fluorescent materials on the warning device will be added

GEORGIAG/TBT/N/GEO/362 August 2010 The present document determines requirements towards technical maintenance characteristics of a individually designed (hand-made) vehicle, its parts and devices and the procedure for assessing the compliance of the handmade vehicle with the requirements of the present regulation.

USAG/TBT/N/USA/55916 July 2010

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This document requests public comments on a petition for rulemaking submitted by Public Citizen and Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, to amend the Federal motor vehicle safety standard on occupant crash protection to require automobile manufacturers to install seat belt reminder systems for rear designated seating positions in light passenger vehicles. The document discusses the agency's research and findings as well as our knowledge of the different types of rear seat belt reminder systems. In general, we are encouraged by new methods to increase seat belt use. NHTSA requests comments and information to assist the agency in determining whether to grant or deny the petition.

JAPANG/TBT/N/JPN/3377 July 2010Amendments to the relevant regulations concerning direction indicators, front and rear position side lamps, stop-lamps and end-outline marker lamps, steering mechanism, front fog lamps, headlamp cleaners, installation of lights, gas-discharge headlamps, headlamps, adaptive front-lighting systems, etc. in order to harmonize them with UNECE Regulations Nos. 6, 7, 12, 19, 45, 48, 98, 112, 123, etc. based on the "1958 Agreement".

GEORGIAG/TBT/N/GEO/3130 June 2010 Priority guide-line is environmental protection, introduction European norms in Georgia and anti-gas protection and regulation quality of fuel. Establishment of ecological monitoring and characteristics of motor-car petrol.

GEORGIAG/TBT/N/GEO/2529 June 2010 The present technical regulation defines conformity of trucks and trailers with the ECMT quotes systems "Euro 2 Safe", "Euro 4 safe", "Euro 5 Safe", conformity of trucks with ECMT technical and safety requirements, conformity of trailers with ECMT technical safety requirements, as well as conditions for issuing, changing, cancelling and using road suitability test certificates issued by the ECMT test certificate authorities.

GEORGIAG/TBT/N/GEO/2429 June 2010 The present rules set requirements to ensure safety and are compulsory for the providers of services for gas-cylinder vehicles engaged in mounting gas-cylinder devices on vehicles, their conformity assessment vis-a-vis technical requirements as well as all drivers of vehicles with gas-cylinder devices throughout the territory of Georgia.

KUWAITG/TBT/N/KWT/4310 June 2010 This Kuwait/Gulf draft technical regulation concerns with the general requirements for motor vehicle replacement new-spare parts.

CANADAG/TBT/N/CAN/185/Add.310 June 2010

Technical Standards Document No. 206, Door Locks and Door Retention Components – Revision 2. Notice is hereby given, pursuant to section 12 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act and sections 16 and 17 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations, that the Department of Transport has revised Technical Standards Document (TSD) No. 206, Door Locks and Door Retention Components, which establishes performance and equipment requirements for door retention systems. This amendment replaces the current load application rate with a time requirement for the sliding door test and accurately specifies force application positioning for the sliding door test. In addition, this revision better defines the allowable rotation for test plates,

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reinstates the exclusion of doors equipped with wheelchair lift systems and clarifies provisions regarding window and door positions during testing. Prior to this amendment, the Canadian safety standard was aligned with its U.S. counterpart. This revision would re-establish harmonization with respect to door locks and door retention components. Revision 2 of TSD No. 206 is effective as of 29 May 2010. The full text of this addendum can be downloaded from the Internet addresses indicated below: http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2010/2010-05-29/html/notice-avis-eng.html#d105

AUSTRALIAG/TBT/N/AUS/6428 May 2010 The Australian Government has prepared a draft Regulation Impact Statement to consider the merits of adopting Euro 5 and Euro 6 emissions standards for light vehicles in Australia. The proposed amendments reflect the Government's policy to harmonise its vehicle standards with those adopted by the UN Economic Commission for Europe.

CANADAG/TBT/N/CAN/31525 May 2010

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to section 12 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act and sections 16 and 17 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations, that the Department of Transport has revised Technical Standards Document (TSD) No. 121, Air Brake Systems, which establishes performance and equipment requirements for braking systems on vehicles equipped with air brake systems. TSD No. 121, Air Brake Systems, reproduces U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121 of the same title and is incorporated by reference in section 121 of Schedule IV of the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations. This revision requires the vast majority of new truck tractors to be able to come to a full stop in a distance that is up to 30% less than what was previously required. The purpose is to reduce the number of fatalities and injuries associated with crashes involving tractor-trailer combinations. This new requirement will speed up the introduction of the latest brake system technology into North America's freight hauling fleets and will help truck drivers avoid collisions with other vehicles.

CANADAG/TBT/N/CAN/199/Rev.2/Add.120 May 2010

Motor Vehicle Restraint Systems and Booster Seats Safety Regulations notified in G/TBT/N/CAN/199/Rev.2 (dated 20 October 2009) were adopted 29 April 2010 as the Motor Vehicle Restraint Systems and Booster Seats Safety Regulations. The publication in the Canada Gazette, Part I, proposed a coming into force date of 1 September 2010. However, the Department is aware that completing the certification process is time consuming and has therefore granted a four-month extension. Starting on the date of publication of these new Regulations, a parallel regime until 31 December 2010 will allow for manufacturers to follow either the content of the previous Regulations, including the requirements of the most recent Interim Order, or the newly introduced Regulations. The full text of the adopted measure can be downloaded from the Internet addresses indicated below: http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2010/2010-05-12/html/sor-dors90-eng.html (English)

THAILANDG/TBT/N/THA/33717 May 2010 The Ministerial Regulation applies to high energy efficiency variable speed drives, and covers definitions, technical requirements, energy efficiency values and calculation.

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THAILANDG/TBT/N/THA/33617 May 2010 The Ministerial Regulation applies to high efficiency vehicles with gross mass up to 3,500 kg, and covers definitions, fuel efficiency values and calculation.

EGYPTG/TBT/N/EGY/214 May 2010

This decree states that compliance with the following Egyptian standard is mandatory. ES 7092/2010: Uniform provisions concerning the approval of replacement brake lining assemblies and drum brake linings for power-driven vehicles and their trailers (English).

This Standard applies to:

1.1.1 Replacement brake lining assemblies intended for use in friction brakes forming part of a braking system of vehicles of category M, N, L and O which have a type approval in accordance with Regulations Nos. 13, 13-H or 78;

1.1.2 Replacement drum brake linings designed to be riveted to a brake shoe for fitment to and use on vehicles of category M3, N2, N3, O3 or O4 having a type approval in accordance with Regulation No. 13;

1.2 Replacement brake lining assemblies may be approved for fitment and use on power driven vehicles and trailers having type approval in accordance with Regulation No. 13 or Regulation No. 78. Replacement drum brake linings designed to be riveted to a brake shoe may be approved for fitment and use on power-driven vehicles and trailers having type approval in accordance with Regulation No. 13 and classified in categories M3, N2, N3, O3 and O4.1/.

The standard is identical with the latest version of UNECE Vehicle Regulations – 1958 Agreement Regulation No. 90


This decree states that compliance with the following Egyptian standard is mandatory. ES 7085/2010: Uniform provisions concerning the approval of motor vehicle headlamps emitting an asymmetrical passing beam and/or a driving beam and equipped with filament lamp of category R2 (English):

- This standard applies to motor vehicle headlamps which may incorporate lenses of glass or plastic material;

- The standard is identical with the latest version of UNECE Vehicle Regulations – 1958 Agreement Regulation No. 1, 2 and all its amendments.


This decree states that compliance with the following Egyptian standard is mandatory. ES 7091/2010: Uniform provisions concerning the approval of pneumatic tyres for commercial vehicles and their trailers. (English)

- This standard covers new pneumatic tyres designed primarily, but not only, for vehicles in categories M2, M3, N and O3 and O4. However, it does not apply to tyre types identified by speed category symbols corresponding to speeds below 80 km/h.

- The standard is identical with the latest version of UNECE Vehicle Regulations – 1958 Agreement Regulation No. 54 and all its amendments

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This decree states that compliance with the following Egyptian standard is mandatory. ES 7088/2010: Uniform provisions concerning the approval of filament lamps for use in approved lamp units on power-driven vehicles and of their trailers. (English)

- This standard applies to: filament lamps shown in Annex 1 and intended for use in approved lamp units of power-driven vehicles and of their trailers



This decree states that compliance with the following Egyptian standard is mandatory. ES 7084/2010: Uniform provisions concerning the approval of vehicles with regard to door latches and door retention components (English)

- This standard applies to latches and door retention components such as hinges and other supporting means on side doors of vehicles of categories of M 1 and N 1 1/used for, or which can be used for, the entry or exit of the occupants


CANADAG/TBT/N/CAN/31227 April 2010

Greenhouse gases (GHGs) are primary contributors to climate change. The most significant sources of GHG emissions are anthropogenic, mostly as a result of combustion of fossil fuels. The emissions of GHGs have been increasing significantly since the industrial revolution and this trend is likely to continue if no action is taken.

Transportation is one of the largest sources of GHG emissions in Canada, accounting for about 27% of total GHG emissions in 2007. Passenger cars and light trucks account for around 12% of total GHG emissions or 45% of transportation emissions. Accordingly, taking action to reduce emissions from new cars and light-duty trucks is an essential element of the Government's strategy to reduce air pollutant and GHG emissions to protect the environment and the health of Canadians.

The objective of the proposed Passenger Automobile and Light Truck Greenhouse Gas Emission Regulations (the proposed Regulations) is to reduce GHG emissions by establishing mandatory GHG emission standards for new vehicles of the 2011 and later model years that are aligned with U.S. standards. The alignment of vehicle emission standards across North America will provide a level playing field that will lead North American manufacturers to produce more advanced vehicles, while enhancing their competitiveness in North American and export markets.

The proposed Regulations would require that vehicle manufacturers and importers meet fleet average GHG emission standards for their passenger automobiles and light trucks for the 2011 and later model years. The proposed Regulations also include provisions that establish compliance flexibilities designed to provide appropriate lead-time for technological improvements and a smooth transition to a more stringent regulatory program. These flexibilities include a system for generating, banking and trading emission credits that could be used to offset any emission deficits incurred, allowances for making GHG-reducing improvements to vehicle air conditioning systems and for innovative technologies to reduce

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GHG emissions. Flexibilities also include incentives for vehicles with dual-fuel capability and advanced technology vehicles and optional standards for companies selling smaller volumes of vehicles. Companies would also be required to submit annual reports, to maintain records relating to the GHG emission performance of their fleets and to establish compliance with the proposed Regulations.

Notes: The Government of Canada first announced its commitment to take regulatory action to reduce GHG emissions from 2011 and later model year passenger automobiles and light trucks in the Notice of intent to develop and implement regulations and other measures to reduce air emissions published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, on 21 October 2006. The NOI was notified as G/TBT/N/CAN/181.

On 4 April 2009, the Government published the Notice of intent to develop regulations limiting carbon dioxide emissions from new cars and light-duty trucks in the Canada Gazette, Part I, notified as G/TBT/N/CAN/262, to inform interested parties of a new regulatory approach to achieve its policy objective of reducing GHG emissions from new vehicles. The Government announced that it was proceeding with the immediate development of regulations under CEPA 1999 to limit emissions of GHGs from new passenger automobiles and light-duty trucks to take effect beginning with the 2011 model year.

USAG/TBT/N/USA/138/Add.519 April 2010 This document responds to two petitions for reconsideration of a 12 May 2009 final rule that upgraded the agency's safety standard on roof crush resistance. The first petition requested the agency to reconsider its decision to apply a lower roof strength-to-weight ratio requirement to heavier light vehicles, i.e., ones with a gross vehicle weight rating greater than 2,722 kilograms (6,000 pounds), than to other light vehicles. The second requested reconsideration of that decision as well as the agency's decision not to adopt a dynamic rollover test requirement as part of this rulemaking. After carefully considering the petitions, we are denying them. This document also responds to supplemental requests made by the petitioners.

USAG/TBT/N/USA/138/Add.419 April 2010In May 2009, NHTSA published a final rule that upgraded the agency's safety standard on roof crush resistance. This document provides a further response to comments submitted by the National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) during that rulemaking.

USAG/TBT/N/USA/138/Add.3/Corr.119 April 2010.In May 2009 we published a final rule that upgraded the agency's safety standard on roof crush resistance. In this document, we correct two errors in that rule. We also identify errors in the preamble to that rule.

EECG/TBT/N/EEC/3248 April 2010 Article 11 of Regulation 443/2009 provides for a derogation for certain manufacturers from the specific CO2 emission targets set in Annex I of the legislation. According to Article 11(1), manufacturers responsible for less than 10,000 new passenger cars per year may apply for an individual target consistent with their reduction potential for a period of maximum five years. Article 11(4) allows manufacturers responsible for between 10,000 to 300,000 new passenger cars to apply for a target which is a 25% reduction on the average specific emissions of CO2 in 2007. Where a manufacturer is a new entrant and its 2007 baseline does not exist, the Commission shall determine an equivalent reduction target based upon the best available CO2 reduction technology deployed in passenger cars of comparable mass.According to Article 11(8) of the Regulation, the Commission may adopt detailed provisions for the implementation of this Article inter alia, on the interpretation of the eligibility criteria for

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derogations, content of applications, and assessment of programmes for the reduction of specific emissions of CO2. The notified document lays down such provisions.

ITALYG/TBT/N/ITA/146 April 2010 The draft, made up of nine articles and four appendices, identifies the technical and administrative systems for approval of brake disks and any other parts designed to be installed on motor vehicles to replace original parts. Article 9 stipulates the conditions for recognising the systems approved by European Union Member States (or Turkey or Countries belonging to the EEA). The appendices stipulate:

The form and content of the information sheet regarding the approval of a brake disc system.

The draft of the approval/extension certificate;

The procedure for confirming the suitability of a brake disc system for motor vehicles for the purposes of approval;

The form and content of the declaration concerning the installation of the brake disc system on the vehicle.

USAG/TBT/N/USA/485/Add.17 April 2010 Pursuant to a statutory mandate in the Cameron Gulbransen Kids Transportation Safety Act of 2007, NHTSA is placing a requirement in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 114 that certain motor vehicles with an automatic transmission that includes a "park" position manufactured for sale on or after 1 September 2010 be equipped with a brake transmission shift interlock (BTSI). This interlock must necessitate that the service brake pedal be depressed before the transmission can be shifted out of “park,” and must function in any starting system key position. The BTSI requirement adopted by this final rule is identical in substance to the Congressional requirement. This final rule is effective 29 April 2010. Petitions for reconsideration: If you wish to petition for reconsideration of this rule, your petition must be received by 14 May 2010.

EECG/TBT/N/EEC/3248 April 2010

Article 11 of Regulation 443/2009 provides for a derogation for certain manufacturers from the specific CO2 emission targets set in Annex I of the legislation. According to Article 11(1), manufacturers responsible for less than 10,000 new passenger cars per year may apply for an individual target consistent with their reduction potential for a period of maximum five years. Article 11(4) allows manufacturers responsible for between 10,000 to 300,000 new passenger cars to apply for a target which is a 25% reduction on the average specific emissions of CO2 in 2007. Where a manufacturer is a new entrant and its 2007 baseline does not exist, the Commission shall determine an equivalent reduction target based upon the best available CO2 reduction technology deployed in passenger cars of comparable mass.

According to Article 11(8) of the Regulation, the Commission may adopt detailed provisions for the implementation of this Article inter alia, on the interpretation of the eligibility criteria for derogations, content of applications, and assessment of programmes for the reduction of specific emissions of CO2. The notified document lays down such provisions.

ITALYG/TBT/N/ITA/146 April 2010 The draft, made up of nine articles and four appendices, identifies the technical and administrative systems for approval of brake disks and any other parts designed to be installed on motor vehicles to replace original parts. Article 9 stipulates the conditions for recognising the systems approved by European Union Member States (or Turkey or Countries belonging to the EEA). The appendices stipulate:

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The form and content of the information sheet regarding the approval of a brake disc system.

The draft of the approval/extension certificate; The procedure for confirming the suitability of a brake disc system for motor vehicles for

the purposes of approval; The form and content of the declaration concerning the installation of the brake disc

system on the vehicle.

USAG/TBT/N/USA/485/Add.17 April 2010Pursuant to a statutory mandate in the Cameron Gulbransen Kids Transportation Safety Act of 2007, NHTSA is placing a requirement in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 114 that certain motor vehicles with an automatic transmission that includes a "park" position manufactured for sale on or after 1 September 2010 be equipped with a brake transmission shift interlock (BTSI). This interlock must necessitate that the service brake pedal be depressed before the transmission can be shifted out of “park,” and must function in any starting system key position. The BTSI requirement adopted by this final rule is identical in substance to the Congressional requirement.

USAG/TBT/N/USA/196/Add.211 March 2010 On 12 June 2006 (71 FR 33804), EPA proposed new source standards of performance for stationary spark ignition internal combustion engines. EPA also proposed national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for stationary reciprocating internal combustion engines that either are located at area sources of hazardous air pollutant emissions or that have a site rating of less than or equal to 500 brake horsepower, and are located at major sources of hazardous air pollutant emissions. In this notice, we are announcing a 30-day extension of the public comment period.EPA is promulgating national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for existing stationary compression ignition reciprocating internal combustion engines that either are located at area sources of hazardous air pollutant emissions or that have a site rating of less than or equal to 500 brake horsepower and are located at major sources of hazardous air pollutant emissions. In addition, EPA is promulgating national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for existing non-emergency stationary compression ignition engines greater than 500 brake horsepower that are located at major sources of hazardous air pollutant emissions. Finally, EPA is revising the provisions related to startup, shutdown, and malfunction for the engines that were regulated previously by these national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants.

CANADAG/TBT/N/CAN/30516 March 2010 This proposed amendment to section 114 of Schedule IV of the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations, hereafter referred to as the Canadian safety standard, would update the immobilization system requirements by recognizing and encompassing new and emerging vehicle and immobilization technology as it applies to original equipment manufacturers.

The current Canadian safety standard on immobilization systems has the potential impact of preventing the introduction of new and evolving vehicle and immobilization system technologies. The immobilization system standards referenced in the Canadian safety standard address original equipment manufacturer systems as well as aftermarket systems. References to aftermarket systems unnecessarily complicate the interpretation and applicability of the requirements, as aftermarket systems are not included in the scope of this Canadian safety standard. The Canadian safety standard governs the design and performance requirements of locking and immobilization systems for theft protection and rollaway prevention. The current immobilization system requirements, notified under G/TBT/N/CAN/198, became effective on September 1, 2007, and require that every passenger car, three-wheeled vehicle, truck and multi-purpose passenger vehicle with a gross vehicle-weight rating of 4 536 kg or less be

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equipped with an immobilization system that meets one of the following three incorporated immobilization-system standards:

- National Standard of Canada CAN/ULC S338-98, Automobile Theft Deterrent Equipment and Systems: Electronic Immobilization (May 1998), published by the Underwriters’ Laboratories of Canada;

- Part III of United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (ECE) Regulation No. 97, Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Vehicle Alarm Systems (VAS) and of Motor Vehicles with Regard to Their Alarm Systems (AS), as revised on August 8, 2007; and

- Part IV of ECE Regulation No. 116, Uniform Technical Prescriptions Concerning the Protection of Motor Vehicles Against Unauthorized Use, as revised on March 6, 2006.

This amendment proposes to add a fourth compliance option for immobilization systems that will form part of the Canadian safety standard. This fourth option would carry forward the basic concepts of immobilization systems, which include arming, immobilization, disarming, and component replacement and manipulation. It would also provide performance requirements that take into account new and emerging vehicle and immobilization systems technologies, as they apply to the original equipment manufacturers, while maintaining the robustness of the current requirements.

Finally, it is proposed that the revision dates of both European regulations be updated to include the most recent changes. While these changes are non-substantive, they are further aligned with the current Canadian safety standard. The updates would become effective as of the date noted in this proposed amendment.

ISRAELG/TBT/N/ISR/4049 March 2010 Automotive spare parts: Sealing cups and seal for hydraulically operated cylinders. Revision of the Mandatory Standard SI 225. This draft standard revision is an implementation of both the International Standard ISO 4928 - Third edition: 2006-07-15 and the American Standard SAE J1601: REV. July 97 and allows compliance with either of them. The major modification of this revision is that it does not include tests for chemical components and for stretching strength and lengthening.

QATARG/TBT/N/QAT/16823 February 2010 This standard is concerned with the methods of test for the braking performance of passenger cars and multi-purpose vehicles.

QATARG/TBT/N/QAT/16923 February 2010 This Gulf Standard is concerned with the methods of test for the determination of the capacity of energy storage devices of passenger cars and multi-purpose vehicles.

QATARG/TBT/N/QAT/17023 February 2010 This Gulf standard is concerned with the determination of distribution of braking among the axles of vehicles of passenger cars and multi-purpose vehicles.

CHINAG/TBT/N/CHN/7248 February 2010

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National Standard of the P.R.C, Rear-Marking Plates for Vehicles and Their Trailers (19 pages, in Chinese). All the contents of this standard are mandatory except appendix A. The contents of mandatory items include the technical requirements, test methods and inspection rules, etc. for rear-marking plates of vehicles and their trailers. OMANG/TBT/N/OMN/79/Rev.18 February 2010 This Omani/Gulf draft technical regulation concerns with general requirements for new tyres for multi-purpose vehicles, Light Trucks, Heavy Trucks, Buses and trailers. This regulation is not applicable for tyre types identified by speed category less than 80km/h.

OMANG/TBT/N/OMN/845 February 2010 An Omani/Gulf final draft technical regulation applies to single deck rigid or articulated vehicles designed and constructed for the carriage of persons and having a capacity in excess of 22 passengers, whether seated or standing, in addition to the driver, and having an overall width exceeding 2.30 metres. At the request of the manufacturer, approvals may be granted to vehicles having an overall width of 2.30 metres or less if such vehicles comply with the provisions of this Regulation.

DENMARKG/TBT/N/DNK/804 February 2010

Description of content: Technical requirements for the installation of side skirts with a view to ensuring better aerodynamics and sufficient brake cooling. Low floor trailers in some instances are considered also to be fitted with side skirts. The technical requirements are not compulsory but need to be fulfilled in order to qualify for a subsidy from the Danish state.

KOREAG/TBT/N/KOR/2653 February 2010

The following amendments will be made in KMVSS:

1. New relaxed safety regulations for a low speed electric vehicle will be introduced: max speed(60 km/h), braking, headlamp, conspicuity plate, etc. (expected effective date: at the time of promulgation). Promulgation will be about March 2010.

2. Inertial brake or electric brake for trailer with GVW 3.5 tons or less shall be automatically activated when disconnected. (expected effective date: at the time of promulgation)

3. Trailer with 0.75 ton or less shall be automatically activated when disconnected or equipped with additional connecting device (expected effective date: at the time of promulgation)

4. Scope of head restraint will be harmonized with GTR 7. (expected effective date: 12 months for new model and 36 months for existing model after promulgation)

5. 3-point seat belts shall be installed in all seats of passenger vehicles (expected effective date: 6 months for new model and 18 months for existing model after promulgation)

6. Regulations of safety glazing will be harmonized with GTR 6. (expected effective date: 6 months after promulgation)

SAUDI ARABIAG/TBT/N/SAU/12828 January 2010 This standard is concerned with the method of test for determination of performance of brake lining of passenger cars and multi-purpose vehicles.

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SAUDI ARABIAG/TBT/N/SAU/12728 January 2010 This Gulf standard is concerned with the determination of Function of Anti-Lock Systems of vehicles of passenger cars and multi-purpose vehicles.

SAUDI ARABIAG/TBT/N/SAU/12628 January 2010 This standard is concerned with the methods of test for the braking Performance of passenger cars and multi-purpose vehicles.

SAUDI ARABIAG/TBT/N/SAU/12528 January 2010This Saudi/Gulf draft technical regulation concerns with nomenclature, designation, marking, dimensions, load capacities and inflation pressures of new tyres for multi-purpose vehicles, Light Trucks, Heavy Trucks, Buses and trailers. This regulation is not applicable for tyre types identified by speed category less than 80km/h.

SAUDI ARABIAG/TBT/N/SAU/12428 January 2010 This Saudi/Gulf draft technical regulation concerns the requirements for the lateral protection (side guards) of trucks and trailers having maximum mass exceeding 3.5 tones used for the carriage of goods. This regulation does not apply to tractors for semi trailers and vehicles designed and constructed for special purposes where it is not possible for practical reasons to fit such lateral protection.

SAUDI ARABIAG/TBT/N/SAU/12328 January 2010 This Saudi/Gulf draft technical regulation concerns with general requirements for new tyres for multi-purpose vehicles, Light Trucks, Heavy Trucks, Buses and trailers. This regulation is not applicable for tyre types identified by speed category less than 80km/h.

SAUDI ARABIAG/TBT/N/SAU/11927 January 201This technical regulation specifies the requirements stated in the Gulf Standard GSO: "The protection of motor vehicles against unauthorized use". The regulation applies to: Approval of a vehicle of category M1 and N1 1/, Approval of vehicle alarm systems, Approval of vehicles of category M1, and Approval of immobilizers.

SAUDI ARABIAG/TBT/N/SAU/11827 January 2010 This standard is concerned with the method of test for the rear impact strength of passenger cars multi-purpose passenger vehicles, trucks and buses with GVW less than 4500 kg using the moving barrier

SAUDI ARABIAG/TBT/N/SAU/11727 January 2010The regulation applies to : Approval of specific equipment of motor vehicles using liquefied petroleum gases in their propulsion system; Approval of a vehicle fitted with specific equipment for the use of liquefied petroleum gases in its propulsion system with regard to the installation of such equipment.

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G/TBT/N/SAU/11627 January 2010 This Regulation applies to single-deck rigid or articulated vehicles designed and constructed for the carriage of more than 22 passengers, whether seated or standing, in addition to the driver and crew for propulsion of an approved type.

SAUDI ARABIAG/TBT/N/SAU/11527 January 2010

The regulation applies to : Specific components for passenger & multipurpose vehicles of category M and N1 using compressed natural gas (CNG) in their propulsion system; Vehicles of category M and N with regard to the installation of specific components, for the use of compressed natural gas (CNG) for propulsion, of an approved type. For the purpose of this regulation, refer to the definition of M & N category mentioned in Annex 5 (Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3), (document TRANS/WP.29/78/Rev.1/Amend.2, as last amended by Amend.4)).

SAUDI ARABIAG/TBT/N/SAU/11427 January 2010 This Regulation applies to single deck rigid or articulated vehicles designed and constructed for the carriage of persons and having a capacity in excess of 22 passengers, whether seated or standing, in addition to the driver, and having an overall width exceeding 2.30 metres. At the request of the manufacturer, approvals may be granted to vehicles having an overall width of 2.30 metres or less if such vehicles comply with the provisions of this Regulation.

USAG/TBT/N/GEO/1822 January 2010 The present document determines requirements towards technical maintenance characteristics of a individually designed (hand-made) vehicle, its parts and devices and the procedure for assessing the compliance of the handmade vehicle with the requirements of the present regulation.

USAG/TBT/N/USA/123/Add.220 January 2010This document responds, in part, to petitions for reconsideration of an October 2008 final rule that amended the definition of the term, “designated seating position,” as used in the Federal motor vehicle safety standards, to clarify which areas within the interior of a vehicle meet that definition. The final rule made the new definition applicable to vehicles manufactured on and after 1 September 2010. The agency received petitions for reconsideration asking for additional time to comply with the new requirements. This final rule provides one additional year of lead time until the new definition is applicable. In the regulatory text of that final rule, we included language declaring that any State requirement, including any determination under State tort law, premised on there being more designated seating positions than the number contemplated in our definition, would prevent, hinder or frustrate the accomplishment of the purposes of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards in Part 571 of this title, and thus would be pre-empted by this regulation. The petitions for reconsideration sought removal of this pre-emption language from the regulatory text. This final rule grants that request by removing the portion of the regulatory text stating that State tort law requirements are pre-empted. This final rule also makes a technical correction to the regulatory text of the rule setting forth the formula for calculating the number of designated seating positions, the need for which was noted in several of the petitions for reconsideration. The remaining issues raised in the petitions for reconsideration (clarification or change to the manner in which the number of designated seating positions in a vehicle are calculated, procedural issues regarding measuring seating surfaces, countermeasures, and other technical corrections) will be addressed in a separate notice.

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GeorgiaG/TBT/N/GEO/1518 January 2010 The regulation is applicable for all automotive vehicles registered or subject to registration in Georgia, except for the motorized bicycles, as well as vehicles on which gas cylinder are placed, removed, installed and adjusted

Czech republicG/TBT/N/CZE/13320 January 2010 This general measure lay down metrological and technical requirements on specified measuring instruments, including, testing methods for type approval of and certifying legally controlled measuring instruments, in this case the measuring instruments are highway speed indicators used to monitor observance of the road traffic rules.

BahrainG/TBT/N/BHR/16314 January 2010 This draft regulation is based on Gulf Standards from (GSO) Gulf standardisation Organisation, regarding the method of test for the rear impact strength of passenger cars multi-purpose passenger vehicles, trucks and buses with GVW less than 4500 kg using the moving barrier.

BahrainG/TBT/N/BHR/16214 January 2010 This draft regulation is based on Gulf Standards from (GSO) Gulf standardisation Organization, which applies to single deck rigid or articulated vehicles designed and constructed for the carriage of persons and having a capacity in excess of 22 passengers, whether seated or standing, in addition to the driver, and having an overall width exceeding 2.30 metres. At the request of the manufacturer, approvals may be granted to vehicles having an overall width of 2.30 metres or less if such vehicles comply with the provisions of this Regulation.

BahrainG/TBT/N/BHR/16114 January 2010 This draft regulation is based on Gulf Standards from (GSO) Gulf standardisation Organisation, which requires approval of specific equipment of motor vehicles using liquefied petroleum gases in their propulsion system and Approval of a vehicle fitted with specific equipment for the use of liquefied petroleum gases in its propulsion system with regard to the installation of such equipment.

BahrainG/TBT/N/BHR/17014 January 2010 This Gulf draft technical regulation concerns methods of testing of new tyres for Multi-purpose Vehicles, Light Trucks, Heavy Trucks, Buses and Trailers. This regulation is not applicable for tyre types identified by speed category less than 80km/h.

BahrainG/TBT/N/BHR/16914 January 2010 This Gulf draft technical regulation concerns the nomenclature, designation, marking, dimensions, load capacities and inflation pressures of new tyres for multi-purpose vehicles, Light Trucks, Heavy Trucks, Buses and trailers. This regulation is not applicable for tyre types identified by speed category less than 80km/h.

KuwaitG/TBT/N/KWT/237 January 2010

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This Regulation applies to single deck rigid or articulated vehicles designed and constructed for the carriage of persons and having a capacity in excess of 22 passengers, whether seated or standing, in addition to the driver, and having an overall width exceeding 2.30 metres. At the request of the manufacturer, approvals may be granted to vehicles having an overall width of 2.30 metres or less if such vehicles comply with the provisions of this Regulation.

KuwaitG/TBT/N/KWT/247 January 2010 The regualtion applies to : Approval of specific equipment of motor vehicles using liquefied petroleum gases in their propulsion system; Approval of a vehicle fitted with specific equipment for the use of liquefied petroleum gases in its propulsion system with regard to the installation of such equipment.

KuwaitG/TBT/N/KWT/257 January 2010 The regulation applies to : Specific components for passenger & multipurpose vehicles of category M and N using compressed natural gas (CNG) in their propulsion system; Vehicles of category M and N with regard to the installation of specific components, for the use of compressed natural gas (CNG) for propulsion, of an approved type.

KuwaitG/TBT/N/KWT/267 January 2010This standard is concerned with the method of test for the rear impact strength of passenger cars multi-purpose passenger vehicles, trucks and buses with GVW less than 4500 kg using the moving barrier.

KuwaitG/TBT/N/KWT/277 January 2010 This Regulation applies to single-deck rigid or articulated vehicles designed and constructed for the carriage of more than 22 passengers, whether seated or standing, in addition to the driver and crew for propulsion, of an approved type.

USAG/TBT/N/USA/50721 December 2009

This notice of proposed rulemaking would establish a new Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 226, to reduce the partial and complete ejection of vehicle occupants through side windows in crashes, particularly rollover crashes. The standard would apply to the side windows next to the first three rows of seats in motor vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 4,536 kilogram (kg) or less (10,000 pounds (lb) or less). To assess compliance, the agency is proposing a test in which an impactor would be propelled from inside a test vehicle toward the windows. The ejection mitigation safety system would be required to prevent the impactor from moving more than a specified distance beyond the plane of a window. To ensure that the systems cover the entire opening of each window for the duration of a rollover, each side window would be impacted at up to four locations around its perimeter at two time intervals following deployment. The agency anticipates that manufacturers would meet the standard by modifying existing side impact air bag curtains, and possibly supplementing them with advanced laminated glazing. The curtains would be made larger so that they cover more of the window opening, made more robust to remain inflated longer, and made to deploy in both side impacts and in rollovers. In addition, they would be tethered or otherwise designed to keep the impactor within the vehicle. This NPRM advances NHTSA's initiatives in rollover safety and also responds to Section 10301 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU). That section directs NHTSA to initiate and complete rulemaking to reduce complete and partial ejections of vehicle occupants from outboard seating positions, considering various ejection mitigation systems.

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KuwaitG/TBT/N/KWT/2218 December 2009 This technical regulation specifies the requirements stated in the Gulf Standard GSO: "The protection of motor vehicles against unauthorized use". The regulation applies to: Approval of a vehicle of category M1 and N1 1/, Approval of vehicle alarm systems, Approval of vehicles of category M1, and Approval of immobilizers.

CanadaG/TBT/N/CAN/263/Add.118 December 2009Regulations Amending the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Various Amendments)The proposed amendment notified in G/TBT/N/CAN/263 (dated 20 May 2009) was adopted 9 December 2009 as the Regulations Amending the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Various Amendments). These Regulations entered into force on 9 December 2009. The full text of the adopted measure can be downloaded from the Internet addresses indicated below: http://canadagazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2009/2009-12-09/html/sor-dors318-eng.html

CanadaG/TBT/N/CAN/2883 December 2009 The objective of the proposed Regulations Prescribing Circumstances for Granting Waivers Pursuant to Section 147 of the Act (hereinafter referred to as the proposed Regulations) is to prescribe circumstances under which the Gasoline Regulations, Sulphur in Gasoline Regulations, Sulphur in Diesel Fuel Regulations and Fuels Information Regulations No. 1 [hereinafter collectively referred to as the fuels Regulations] made under sections 140 or 145 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA 1999) can be temporarily waived. Section 147 of Part 7, Division 4, of CEPA 1999 states: “The Minister may, in prescribed circumstances, grant a temporary waiver from any of the requirements of a regulation made under section 140 or 145 on any conditions and for any period that may be determined by the Minister.” The proposed Regulations would allow the Minister of the Environment to grant temporary waivers under the authority of CEPA 1999 if there is an actual or anticipated fuel supply shortage during a declared emergency, and/or at the request of the Minister of National Defence if there is an actual or anticipated fuel shortage that could affect national defence operations. It is intended that all waivers that are granted, and all conditions that apply to those waivers, except those applying to the Department of National Defense, be published in the Canada Gazette as well as being posted on Environment Canada’s Environmental Registry.

CanadaG/TBT/N/CAN/233/Add.13 December 2009 Regulations Amending the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Standard 216 — Roof Crush Resistance and Standard 220 — Rollover Protection). The proposed amendment notified in G/TBT/N/CAN/233 (dated 3 April 2008) was adopted 11 November 2009 as the Regulations Amending the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Standard 216 — Roof Crush Resistance and Standard 220 — Rollover Protection). These Regulations entered into force on 11 November 2009. The full text of the adopted measure can be downloaded from the Internet addresses indicated below: http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2009/2009-11-11/html/sor-dors291-eng.html

OmanG/TBT/N/OMN/7920 November 2009 This Omani/Gulf draft technical regulation concerns with general requirements for new tyres for multi-purpose vehicles, Light Trucks, Heavy Trucks, Buses and trailers. This regulation is not applicable for tyre types identified by speed category less than 80km/h.

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G/TBT/N/OMN/7820 November 2009 This Omani/Gulf draft technical regulation concerns with methods of testing new tyres for multi-purpose vehicles, Light Trucks, Heavy Trucks, Buses and trailers. This regulation is not applicable for tyre types identified by speed category less than 80km/h.

OmanG/TBT/N/OMN/7719 November 2009 This Omani/Gulf draft technical regulation concerns with nomenclature, designation, marking, dimensions, load capacities and inflation pressures of new tyres for multi-purpose vehicles, Light Trucks, Heavy Trucks, Buses and trailers. This regulation is not applicable for tyre types identified by speed category less than 80km/h.

JapanG/TBT/N/JPN/31528 October 2009 Motor vehicles (HS:87.01-05) Regulations of vehicles emission based on the 9th Central Environment Council’s Recommendation will be established etc.Japan

G/TBT/N/JPN/31428 October 2009 Special Motor Vehicles (HS: 8426.41, 8426.49, 8427, 8429, 8430.10, 8430.20, 8430.31, 8430.41, 8430.50, 8432.10-80, 8433.11-59) Regulations of vehicles emission based on the 9th Central Environment Council’s Recommendation will be established etc.

European Communities G/TBT/N/EEC/206/Add.19 November 2009The European Communities would like to inform the Members of the TBT Committee that Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning type-approval requirements for the general safety of motor vehicles, their trailers and systems, components and separate technical units intended therefore was adopted on 13 July 2009 and published in the Official Journal of the EU L 200 on 31 July 2009. The text of the regulation is available on the EC-TBT website in English, French and Spanish: http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/tbt/

USAG/TBT/N/USA/496/Add.113 October 2009 EPA and NHTSA are announcing the location addresses for the joint public hearings to be held for the ``Proposed Rulemaking to Establish Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards and Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards,'' published in the Federal Register on 28 September 2009. This joint proposed rulemaking is consistent with the National Fuel Efficiency Policy announced by President Obama on 19 May 2009, responding to the country's critical need to address global climate change and to reduce oil consumption. As described in the joint proposed rule, EPA is proposing greenhouse gas emissions standards under the Clean Air Act, and NHTSA is proposing Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, as amended. These standards apply to passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty passenger vehicles, covering model years 2012 through 2016, and represent a harmonized and consistent National Program. The joint proposed rule provides the dates, times, cities, instructions and other information for the public hearings and these details have not changed.

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G/TBT/N/EEC/194/Add.19 October 2009 The European Communities would like to inform the Members of the TBT Committee that Regulation (EC) No 443/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council setting emission performance standards for new passenger cars as part of the Community’s integrated approach to reduce CO2 emissions from light-duty vehicles was adopted on 23 April 2009 and published in the Official Journal of the EU L 140 on 5 June 2009. The text of the regulation is available on the EC-TBT website in English, French and Spanish: http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/tbt/

USAG/TBT/N/USA/4946 October 2009 NHTSA has prepared a DEIS to disclose and analyze the potential environmental impacts of proposed Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for model year (MY) 2012-2016 passenger cars and light trucks, which NHTSA recently proposed pursuant to the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, and a reasonable range of alternative standards. To inform decision makers and the public, the DEIS compares the potential environmental impacts of the proposed standards and alternative standards reflecting a full range of stringencies, and it analyzes direct, indirect, and cumulative impacts in proportion to their significance. The DEIS provides a detailed analysis of potential impacts on energy resources, air quality, and climate. The DEIS uses climate modeling and NHTSA's own computer model (known as the Volpe model) to provide quantitative estimates of potential impacts on air quality, carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, global mean surface temperature, precipitation, and sea level rise. The DEIS provides a qualitative analysis of resources that may be impacted by changes in climate, such as freshwater resources, terrestrial ecosystems, coastal ecosystems, land use, human health, and environmental justice. It examines these impacts on the U.S. and on a global scale. In addition, the DEIS analyzes potential environmental impacts unrelated to climate change.

European Communities G/TBT/N/EEC/193/Add.18 October 2009 The European Communities would like to inform the Members of the TBT Committee that REGULATION (EC) No 595/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on type-approval of motor vehicles and engines with respect to emissions from heavy duty vehicles (Euro VI) and on access to vehicle repair and maintenance information and amending Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 and Directive 2007/46/EC and repealing Directives 80/1269/EEC, 2005/55/EC and 2005/78/E was adopted on 18 June 2009 and published in the Official Journal of the EU L 188 on 18 July 2009. The text of the regulation is available on the EC-TBT website in English, French and Spanish: http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/tbt/

ChinaG/TBT/N/CHN/6906 October 2009 Articles 5.3.4, 5.4.2, 5.4.4, 5.4.5, 5.5.2, 5.5.3.1, 5.5.3.2 and 5.7 of this standard are mandatory, the remainings are recommended. The contents of mandatory items are the function and safety performance index for road traffic signal controller

ChinaG/TBT/N/CHN/6886 October 2009 This standard specifies the roof compressive strength requirements for passenger compartment of passenger cars. It applies to M1 type vehicles, but does not apply to convertibles.

BrazilG/TBT/N/BRA/3497 October 2009 Draft Ministerial Act on conformity assessment procedure for Cylinders for Natural Gas in Vehicles.

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BrazilG/TBT/N/BRA/3467 October 2009 Draft Technical Regulation for Cylinder Valve for Natural Gas in Vehicles.

USAG/TBT/N/USA/220/Add.12 October 2009 SUMMARY: Under section 612 of the Clean Air Act, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reviews and lists as acceptable alternatives to ozone-depleting substances (ODS). In 2006, EPA proposed to list R-744 (CO2) as “acceptable with use conditions” as a substitute for CFC-12 in the motor vehicle air conditioning (MVAC) end-use within the refrigeration and air-conditioning sector. When using CO2 as a refrigerant, MVAC systems would be required to use the refrigerant according to those legally enforceable conditions. EPA proposed use conditions because of the potential risk of exposure to elevated concentrations of CO2 within the passenger compartment if there was a leak of the MVAC system. Elevated CO2 levels could cause passengers, and of particular concern, the driver, to become drowsy. Since the time of the proposed rule, additional information regarding the effects of short-term CO2 exposures has become available and EPA is now making that information available to the public. As noted in the proposed rule, EPA is considering whether to establish a breathing zone ceiling and this short-term exposure information is relevant to EPA's decision on this issue. In addition, EPA is providing the public with opportunity to respond to an issue raised in a public comment on the proposed rule. COMMENT DEADLINE: 16 November 2009

USAG/TBT/N/USA/4854 September 2009NHTSA is proposing to place a requirement in the Federal motor vehicle safety standards that certain motor vehicles with an automatic transmission that includes a park position manufactured for sale after 1 September 2010 be equipped with a brake transmission shift interlock. This interlock will require that the service brake pedal be depressed before the transmission can be shifted out of park and will function in any starting system key position. NHTSA is issuing this document in response to a statutory mandate in the Cameron Gulbransen Kids Transportation Safety Act of 2007. The proposed rule would not differ from the Congressional requirement. This rule inserts the mandated requirement into the text of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 114.

USAG/TBT/N/USA/459/Add.14 September 2009 SUMMARY: This document makes permanent an existing requirement that trailers with antilock brake systems (ABS) be equipped with an external malfunction indicator lamp. The indicator lamp requirement, which is included in the Federal motor vehicle safety standard that governs air-braked vehicles, was originally scheduled to sunset on 1 March 2009, but had previously been extended to 1 September 2009. The agency had established a sunset date for this requirement in light of the increasing numbers of post-2001 tractors which have an in-cab trailer ABS malfunction lamp, making the external trailer lamp redundant. We are making the requirement permanent in light of additional safety purposes served by the external lamp, including: it not only warns the driver of a malfunctioning trailer ABS, but, unlike the in-cab lamps, indicates which trailer in double and trailer applications has a malfunction, and it assists Federal and State roadside inspectors and maintenance personnel in identifying a malfunctioning trailer ABS. This rulemaking was conducted in response to petitions from the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance.

DATES: Effective 31 August 2009. Petitions for reconsideration must be received by 9 October 2009.

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SUMMARY: This Final Rule amends FMVSS 101 Controls and Displays. In an August 2005 final rule, NHTSA updated the standard regulating motor vehicle controls, telltales and indicators. The standard specifies requirements for the location, identification, and illumination of these items. In May 2006, NHTSA published a response to four petitions for reconsideration, including one asking NHTSA to reconsider a requirement for color contrast between identifiers and their backgrounds. NHTSA denied this petition for reconsideration. In response to another petition for reconsideration from the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (the Alliance) of the color contrast requirement, specifically for the horn control identifier, in this final rule, NHTSA amends the standard to provide that an identifier is not required if the horn control is placed in the middle of the steering wheel. If the horn control is placed elsewhere in the motor vehicle, the control would be required to be identified by the specified horn symbol in a color that stands out clearly against the background.

DATES: The effective date for this final rule is 9 February 2010. The compliance date for vehicles under 10,000 pounds GVWR for S5.4.3 is 1 September 2011. Compliance date for the extension of the standard's control, indicator, and telltale requirements to vehicles at 10,000 pounds GVWR or greater is 1 September 2013. Petitions for reconsideration must be received not later than 28 September 2009.

European communitiesG/TBT/N/EEC/29318 August 2009 The draft decision up-dates the list of materials and components which are exempt from the prohibition of the use of lead, mercury, cadmium or hexavalent chromium in materials and components of vehicles put on the market after 1 July 2003 according to Article 4(2) a) of Directive 2000/53/EC on end-of-life vehicles.

South AfricaG/TBT/N/ZAF/10218 August 2009 This proposed specification covers the requirements for motor vehicle models of category N1, not previously registered or licensed in South Africa, and motor vehicle models assembled from new bodies and used parts from earlier designs of motor vehicle models, designed or adapted for operation on a public road.

South AfricaG/TBT/N/ZAF/10318 August 2009 This proposed specification covers the requirements for replacement brake lining assemblies and drum brake linings for power driven vehicles and their trailers. It applies to brake lining assemblies and drum brake lining assemblies for use on motor vehicles manufactured on, or after 1 January 2000 in the case of M, N and O category motor vehicles and on, or after 1 January 2013 in the case of L category motor vehicles.

USAG/TBT/N/USA/92/Add.23 August 2009 This final rule delays the compliance date of the sliding door provisions of a 6 February 2007 final rule, from 1 September 2009 to 1 September 2010. The 6 February 2007 final rule amended the Federal motor vehicle safety standard on door locks and door retention components to add and update requirements and test procedures and to harmonize with the world's first global technical regulation for motor vehicles. NHTSA received four petitions for reconsideration of that final rule, including two that requested a delay in the effective date of the sliding door provisions of the rule, and others which raised concerns about some of the new test requirements and procedures. To accommodate manufacturers' design and production cycles while allowing the agency more time to analyze the petitions in regards to other issues, the agency is delaying the compliance date of the sliding door provisions of S4.2.2 until 1 September 2010.

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USAG/TBT/N/USA/164/Add.16 August 2009 This document amends the Federal motor vehicle safety standard on air brake systems to improve the stopping distance performance of truck tractors. The rule requires the vast majority of new heavy truck tractors to achieve a 30 percent reduction in stopping distance compared to currently required levels. For these heavy truck tractors (approximately 99 percent of the fleet), the amended standard requires those vehicles to stop in not more than 250 feet when loaded to their gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) and tested at a speed of 60 miles per hour (mph). For a small number of very heavy severe service tractors, the stopping distance requirement will be 310 feet under these same conditions. In addition, this final rule requires that all heavy truck tractors must stop within 235 feet when loaded to their lightly loaded vehicle weight (LLVW). The purpose of these amendments is to reduce the number of fatalities and injuries associated with crashes involving tractor-trailer combinations and other vehicles. In addition, we anticipate that this rule will prevent a substantial amount of property damage through averting or lessening the severity of crashes involving these vehicles. Once all subject heavy truck tractors on the road are equipped with enhanced braking systems, we estimate that annually, approximately 227 lives will be saved and 300 serious injuries will be prevented. In addition, this final rule is expected to prevent over $169 million in property damage annually, an amount which alone is expected to exceed the total cost of the rule. There are a number of simple and effective manufacturing solutions that vehicle manufacturers can use to meet the requirements of this final rule. These solutions include installation of enhanced drum brakes, air disc brakes, or hybrid disc/drum systems. We note that currently a number of vehicles in the commercial fleet already utilize these improved braking systems and already realize performance that would meet the requirements of the amended standard. Includes responses to public review comments.

SwitzerlandG/TBT/N/CHE/11430 July 2009 The ordinance prescribes that new passenger cars which are offered for sale in Switzerland must, from 1 January 2011, display an eco-label. The eco-label is an information tool for people when purchasing a new car. The content of the current energy label based on the EC-directive 1999/94/EC will be integrated virtually unchanged to the future eco-labels and complimented with additional information on environmental impact of the vehicle in the form of eco-points (EP). As part of the fundamental life cycle assessment, the resulting environmental impact of the passenger car is calculated for every car type from its emissions based on the type test data. The individual eco-points can then be added up to deliver an aggregate score. The lower the eco-points, the smaller a car’s impact on the environment. On the basis of fuel efficiency and specific environmental impact limits, passenger cars are divided into different eco-label categories.

USAG/TBT/N/USA/47513 July 2009 : In an effort to obtain comments from interested parties, the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, National Institute of Justice (NIJ) will make available to the general public an initial draft standard entitled, Vehicular Digital Multimedia Evidence Recording System Standard. This is a minimum performance standard for Vehicular Digital Multimedia Evidence Recording Systems used by law enforcement officers for recording events occurring in and around the vehicle. This standard contains minimum design and performance requirements that equipment must meet and the test methods used to verify performance. The opportunity to provide comments on this document is open to industry technical representatives; public safety agencies and organizations; forensic video analysts; research, development and scientific communities; and all other stakeholders and interested parties. The NIJ is especially requesting input related to environmental requirements of importance to end users.

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USAG/TBT/N/USA/21/Add.13 July 2009This final rule announces NHTSA's determination that there are no new model year (MY) 2010 light duty truck lines subject to the parts-marking requirements of the Federal motor vehicle theft prevention standard because they have been determined by the agency to be high-theft or because they have a majority of interchangeable parts with those of a passenger motor vehicle line. This final rule also identifies those vehicle lines that have been granted an exemption from the parts-marking requirements because the vehicles are equipped with antitheft devices determined to meet certain statutory criteria.

Slovenia G/TBT/N/SVN/8713 July 2009 The document is mandatory standard and specifies sampling procedures, compulsory equipping of diesel distribution appliances with information plates or labels and requirements based on climate conditions in Slovenia.

THE SEPARATE CUSTOMS TERRITORY OF TAIWAN, PENGHU, KINMEN AND MATSUG/TBT/N/TPKM/7123 June 2009The draft revision includes proposed amendment to the existing requirement of specification for motor vehicles and adoption of international safety regulations regarding mechanical coupling. This action is part of our commitment to implement APEC TPT-WG action plan to adopt ECE safety regulations.

UKRAINEG/TBT/N/UKR/3218 June 2009 This technical regulation establishes the procedure for approval of agricultural or forestry tractors’ types, their trailers and changeable trailer machines along with their systems, components and separate technical units.

UKRAINEG/TBT/N/UKR/2918 June 2009 This Technical regulation contains technical requirements for level of noise perceived by the driver of wheeled agricultural or forestry tractor.

UKRAINEG/TBT/N/UKR/2818 June 2009 This Technical regulation specifies obligatory requirements to the performance of individual parts and characteristics of agricultural and forestry wheeled tractors, including: - technically permissible maximum weight of tractor with cargo; - location and installation (fixing) of the rear number plate; - fuel tanks for liquid fuel; - ballast weight; - audible alarm devices; - permissible level of external noise and the exhaust system (muffler).

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SWITZERLANDG/TBT/N/CHE/11211 June 2009 By the revision of the CO2 Act, Switzerland introduces compulsory limits for the average CO2 emission of fleets of newly registered cars. Importers and producers of cars are allowed to form pools in order to compensate heavily polluting cars with more environment-friendly ones. The limits for the average CO2 emissions of fleets are strengthened gradually from 2012 (65 per cent compliance) until 2015 when their average CO2 emissions should not exceed 130 g/km (100 per cent compliance). Fleets that do not fulfil their respective emission limit are subjected to fines. The emission limits and the time schedule correspond to the Decision of the European Council on April 6, 2009. As the present average consumption of CO2 in Switzerland is higher than in the European Union, fines in Switzerland need to be higher in order to comply with these aims.

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIESG/TBT/N/EEC/39/Add.13 June 2009 The European Communities would like to inform the Members of the TBT Committee that Commission Regulation (EC) No 385/2009 replacing Annex IX to Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework for the approval of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles (Framework Directive) was adopted on of 7 May 2009 and published in the Official Journal of the EU L 118 on 13 May 2009. Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 September 2007 establishing a framework for the approval of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles (Framework Directive) had been notified at a draft stage under G/TBT/N/EEC/39. The adopted text was published in the Official Journal of the EU L 401 of 30 December 2006, p 1. The text of the Directive is available on the EC-TBT website in English, French and Spanish: http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/tbt/

JAPANG/TBT/N/JPN/29928 May 2009Amendments to the relevant regulations concerning headlamps, door latches and door retention components, passenger car braking, safety-belt, seats, etc. in order to harmonize them with UNECE Regulations Nos. 11, 13H, 16, 17, 98, 112, etc. based on the "1958 Agreement", and amendments to relevant regulations on fuel leakage in collisions, etc.

USAG/TBT/N/USA/441/Add.120 May 2009 SUMMARY: Amends rules concerning plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Considers amendments to motor vehicle test procedures for exhaust emissions, evaporative emissions, and new requirements for the certification of aftermarket conversion systems for plug-in electric vehicles. Deadline for comments extended to 27 May 2009. The full text of USA/441/Add.1 is at:http://www.arb.ca.gov/regact/2008/phev09/phevappa.pdf

USAG/TBT/N/USA/138/Add.318 May 2009 This Final rule upgrades the safety standard on roof crush resistance. First, for the vehicles currently subject to the standard, i.e., passenger cars and multipurpose passenger vehicles, trucks and buses with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 2,722 kilograms (6,000 pounds) or less, the rule doubles the amount of force the vehicle's roof structure must withstand in the specified test, from 1.5 times the vehicle's unloaded weight to 3.0 times the vehicle's unloaded weight. Second, the rule extends the applicability of the standard so that it will also apply to vehicles with a GVWR greater than 2,722 kilograms (6,000 pounds), but not greater than 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds). The rule establishes a force requirement of 1.5 times the vehicle's unloaded weight for these newly included vehicles. Third, the rule requires

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all of the above vehicles to meet the specified force requirements in a two-sided test, instead of a single-sided test, i.e., the same vehicle must meet the force requirements when tested first on one side and then on the other side of the vehicle. Fourth, the rule establishes a new requirement for maintenance of headroom, i.e., survival space, during testing in addition to the existing limit on the amount of roof crush. The rule also includes a number of special provisions, including ones related to leadtime, to address the needs of multi-stage manufacturers, alterers, and small volume manufacturers. Effective date: The date on which this final rule amends the CFR is 13 July 2009. The incorporation by reference of a publication listed in the rule is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of 13 July 2009. Compliance dates: Passenger cars and multipurpose passenger vehicles, trucks and buses with a GVWR of 2,722 kilograms (6,000 pounds) or less. This final rule adopts a phase-in of the upgraded roof crush resistance requirements for these vehicles. The phase-in begins on 1 September 2012. By 1 September 2015, all of these vehicles must meet the upgraded requirements, with certain exceptions. Vehicles produced in more than one stage and altered vehicles need not meet the upgraded requirements until 1 September 2016. Multipurpose passenger vehicles, trucks and buses with a GVWR greater than 2,722 kilograms (6,000 pounds) and less than or equal to 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds). All of these vehicles must meet the requirements beginning 1 September 2016, with certain exceptions. Vehicles produced in more than one stage and altered vehicles need not meet the requirements until 1 September 2017.

CANADAG/TBT/N/CAN/26320 May 2009 This proposed amendment would introduce several minor amendments to the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations to clarify and correct various existing Regulations. In addition, this amendment would introduce a new means of calculating the designated seating capacity to include the space designed for use by a person in a wheelchair. This new means of calculating the designated seating capacity is required to properly establish the prescribed class of a vehicle that has several wheelchair spaces. This amendment proposes a number of minor adjustments to the existing Regulations to correct inconsistencies between the English and French versions, make clarifications of intent, and reflect new technology, including

• clarifying the French version of the definitions of “autobus scolaire”, “masse du véhicule sans charge”, and “type de moteur” and the English version of “engine type” in subsection 2(1) of the Regulations;

• replacing “identifying classification” and “catégorie” in paragraphs 15(1)(b) and 15(2)(a) of the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations by “prescribed class” and “catégorie réglementaire”, to clarify that these provisions were intended to refer only to the vehicles prescribed by schedule III;

• updating the references in several Canadian safety standards to allow manufacturers to use more recent versions of industry standards such as the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards;

• amending the Canadian safety standard 123, Motorcycle Controls and Displays, by exempting passenger footrests from the requirement of being foldable when not in use;

• amending the Canadian safety standard 305, Electrolyte Spillage and Electrical Shock Protection, which prescribes crash testing requirements for electric vehicles, by clarifying the minimum voltage to identify an electric vehicle which requires testing, distinguishing between direct and alternating electric circuits and also updating its expiration date for a further five-year period. This change would offer more flexibility to manufacturers to implement new technology;

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• removing the terms “heavy-duty vehicle” (véhicule lourd) and “light-duty vehicle” (véhicule léger) referred to in Schedule V.1 to the Regulations and instead referring to specific vehicles since the meaning of these terms is not consistent among the industry.

This amendment would introduce a new means of calculating the designated seating capacity of a vehicle to include the space designed for use by a person in a wheelchair. This would assist in properly classifying vehicles equipped with any space designed for use by a person in a wheelchair. The space required for a wheelchair limits the seating capacity of a vehicle, which is one of the variables used to determine its vehicle class.

CANADAG/TBT/N/CAN/252/Add.120 May 2009 Regulations Amending the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Head Restraints)The proposed amendment notified in G/TBT/N/CAN/252 (dated 22 September 2008) was adopted 13 May 2009 as the Regulations Amending the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Head Restraints). These Regulations entered into force on 13 May 2009. The full text of the adopted measure can be downloaded from the Internet addresses indicated below: http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2009/2009-05-13/html/sor-dors122-eng.html (English)

CANADAG/TBT/N/CAN/249/Add.120 May 2009 Regulations Amending the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (sections 203, 204, 212 and 219)The proposed amendment notified in G/TBT/N/CAN/249 (dated 28 August 2008) was adopted 13 May 2009 as the Regulations Amending the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (sections 203, 204, 212 and 219). These Regulations entered into force on 13 May 2009. The full text of the adopted measure can be downloaded from the Internet addresses indicated below: http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2009/2009-05-13/html/sor-dors121-eng.html (English)

CANADAG/TBT/N/CAN/199/Rev.1/Add.120 May 2009 Order Modifying the Operation of the Motor Vehicle Restraint Systems and Booster Cushions Safety Regulations and the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations The Order Modifying the Operation of the Motor Vehicle Restraint Systems and Booster Cushions Safety Regulations and the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations modifies the operation of the Motor Vehicle Restraint Systems and Booster Cushions Safety Regulations and the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations to make them consistent with amendments to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, Child Restraint Systems, title 49, part 571 of the Code of Federal Regulations of the United States (FMVSS 213), which raise the upper mass limit for certain child restraint systems from 22 kg to 30 kg. The purpose of this Order is to permit the use in Canada of child restraint systems and built-in child restraint systems designed for use by children with a mass of up to 30 kg. This Order is effective during the period beginning on 1 May 2009 and ending on 30 April 2010. The full text of the Order can be downloaded from the Internet addresses indicated below: http://canadagazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2009/2009-05-09/html/notice-avis-eng.html#d101 (English)

CANADAG/TBT/N/CAN/144/Add.420 May 2009 Technical Standards Document No. 118, Power-Operated Window, Partition, and Roof Panel Systems — Revision 1Notice is hereby given, pursuant to section 12 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act and sections 16 and 17 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations, that the Department of Transport has revised Technical Standards Document (TSD) No. 118, Power-Operated Window, Partition, and Roof Panel Systems. This TSD stipulates that, as of October 1, 2008, every power-operated

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window system, power-operated partition system and power-operated roof panel system fitted on an enclosed motorcycle, a passenger car, a three-wheeled vehicle or on a multi-purpose passenger vehicle or a truck with a GVWR of 4 536 kg or less shall conform to inadvertent actuation performance criteria. TSD No. 118, Power-Operated Window, Partition, and Roof Panel Systems, is based on U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 118 of the same title and is incorporated by reference in section 118 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations. Revision 1 is being issued in order to clarify the surface mounting of any actuation device for closing a power-operated window. The full text of this addendum can be downloaded from the Internet addresses indicated below: http://canadagazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2009/2009-05-02/html/notice-avis-eng.html#d101 (English)

THAILANDG/TBT/N/THA/3081 May 2009 The Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) has proposed to withdraw TIS 787-2531(1988) and replace it with TIS 787-2551(2008) as well as to enforce it as a mandatory standard. This standard covers small size cooled diesel engines with continuous rated power not exceeding 22 kw used in agriculture and industry.

CHINAG/TBT/N/CHN/585/Suppl.130 April 2009The delegation of the European Communities has provided the Secretariat with an unofficial translation into English of the document referenced in this notification. The document is available for consultation here.

CHINAG/TBT/N/CHN/61729 April 2009This standard specifies the terms and definitions, requirements and test methods for automobile seats head restraints.

CHINAG/TBT/N/CHN/584/Suppl.129 April 2009The delegation of the European Communities has provided the Secretariat with an unofficial translation into English of the document referenced in this notification. The document is available for consultation: here.

CANADAG/TBT/N/CAN/26223 April 2009Notice is hereby given that the Department of the Environment is initiating the development of regulations under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 to limit carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from new cars and light-duty trucks to take effect beginning with the 2011 model year. A new approach: Development of regulations under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999. The Government of Canada is proceeding with the immediate development of regulations under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA 1999) to limit emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) from cars and light-duty trucks to take effect beginning with the 2011 model year. The Government recognizes the importance of a strong and competitive Canadian automotive industry and is working towards the implementation of common North American standards for 2011 and later model year vehicles. CEPA 1999 provides authority to establish federal regulations to limit greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles. CO2 is the predominant greenhouse gas emitted from vehicles and is directly related to the amount of fuel consumed by a vehicle. Accordingly, CO2 emission regulations will be established under CEPA 1999 that are equivalent to the U.S. national fuel economy standards that were announced on March 27, 2009, for 2011 model year vehicles. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that these new standards will raise the U.S. industry wide average fuel economy of new cars and light trucks to 27.3 miles per gallon in the

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UKRAINEUSA G/TBT/N/UKR/2121 April 2009Abovementioned regulatory act provides for establishment of compulsory certification of new tramcars and used tramcars which are imported to Ukraine for the first time. By carrying out the compulsory certification of tramcars the certificate of conformity will be given with indication of product safety information in accordance with valid regulatory acts in Ukraine, which stipulate for its safety.

G/TBT/N/USA/392/Add.13 April 2009 Sets fuel economy standards for Model Year (MY) 2011 cars and light trucks; these standards will raise the industry-wide combined average to 27.3 mpg. Petitions for reconsideration must be received by 14 May 2009.

CANADAG/TBT/N/CAN/26026 March 2009 This proposed amendment would modify Schedule IV of the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations to introduce a new Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard, Standard 126, entitled “Electronic Stability Control Systems,” hereafter referred to as the Canadian safety standard 126. This proposed Canadian safety standard would require electronic stability control (ESC) systems on new light-duty vehicles (vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 kg or less) manufactured after 31 August 2011.

Implementation of this Canadian safety standard is expected to reduce the number of crashes in which the driver loses directional control of the vehicle. It is proposed that the Canadian safety standard be harmonized to the safety standard of the United States’ requirements pertaining to ESC. Harmonizing with United States standard would provide Canadians the benefits obtainable with ESC, and would remove any potential impediment to trade between the two countries.ESC is a technology designed primarily to assist the driver in maintaining control of a vehicle during emergency manoeuvres, such as swerving or braking suddenly to avoid an obstacle. ESC can also help the driver maintain control in such situations as when cornering on slippery surfaces. ESC works by monitoring, on a continuous basis, steering wheel activity and vehicle direction by utilizing wheel-speed, yaw rate and steering angle sensors. The ESC system works by automatically activating the brake on one or several wheels as needed to maintain vehicle control; in some cases, current ESC systems also reduce engine power simultaneously with the application of the brakes.

G/TBT/N/CHN/58527 March 2009This standard specifies the general requirements, special requirements and test methods for external projections of M1-type passenger car.

CHINAG/TBT/N/CHN/58427 March 2009 This standard specifies the performance requirements and test methods for windshield demisting and defrosting systems of motor vehicles.

CHINAG/TBT/N/CHN/58327 March 2009This standard specifies the safety requirements for seats and their anchorages of special school bus for schoolchildren

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CHINAG/TBT/N/CHN/58227 March 2009 USAThis standard specifies the safety requirements of special school bus for schoolchildren.

G/TBT/N/USA/46012 March 2009 Initiates rulemaking to amend Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 111, Rearview Mirrors, to improve a driver's ability to see areas to the rear of a motor vehicle in order to mitigate fatalities and injuries associated with backover incidents.

USAG/TBT/N/USA/45912 March 2009 Extends by 18 months a requirement that trailers with antilock brake systems be equipped with an external antilock malfunction indicator lamp. It also considers making the requirement permanent. The indicator lamp requirement, which is included in the Federal motor vehicle safety standard that governs vehicles equipped with air brakes, was originally scheduled to sunset on 1 March 2009, but has been extended to 1 September 2009 in an interim final rule published in the Federal Register 3 March 2009. Under this proposal, the sunset date would be extended until 1 March 2011.

USAG/TBT/N/USA/415/Add.16 March 2009 Implements emission standards for new passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty vehicles and incorporates sections of the California emission standards.

USAG/TBT/N/USA/238/Add.26 March 2009 This final rule will require that advanced emissions control systems be monitored for malfunctions via an onboard diagnostic system (OBD), similar to those systems that have been required on passenger cars since the mid-1990s. This final rule will require manufacturers to install OBD systems that monitor the functioning of emission control components and alert the vehicle operator to any detected need for emission related repair. It also requires that manufacturers make available to the service and repair industry information necessary to perform repair and maintenance service on OBD systems and other emission related engine components. Lastly, this final rule revises certain existing OBD requirements for diesel engines used in heavy-duty vehicles under 14,000 pounds.

CANADAG/TBT/N/CAN/185/Add.226 February 2009 The following communication, dated 23 February 2009, is being circulated at the request of the delegation of Canada Regulations Amending the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Door Locks and Door Retention Components)

This amendment of the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations, section 206 Door Locks and Door Retention Components (the Canadian safety standard) will delay by two years, from September 1, 2009 to September 1, 2011, the mandatory compliance date for recently incorporated testing requirements. This delay will minimize the impact on manufacturers of these new testing requirements.

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standard to clarify to manufacturers that this safety standard will continue to apply to current and future vehicles.

The full text of this amendment can be downloaded from the Internet addresses indicated below: http://canadagazette.gc.ca/partII/2008/20090218/html/sor34-e.html (English)

CANADAG/TBT/N/CAN/250/Add.126 February 2009The following communication, received on 23 February 2009, is being circulated at the request of the delegation of Canada.Regulations Amending the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Vehicle Identification Number)

The proposed amendment notified in G/TBT/N/CAN/250 (dated 28 August 2008) was adopted 18 February 2009 as the Regulations Amending the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Vehicle Identification Number). These Regulations entered into force on 18 February 2009. The full text of the adopted measure can be downloaded from the Internet addresses indicated below:

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USAG/TBT/N/USA/434/Add.116 February 2009 Regulation of Fuels and Fuel Additives: Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Test MethodsACTION: Partial Withdrawal of Direct Final RuleSUMMARY: Because EPA received adverse comments EPA is withdrawing the provision for the allowance of an alternative test method for olefins in gasoline of the direct final, published on 8 December 2008. The provisions for which EPA did not receive adverse comment will become effective on 6 February 2009 as provided in the 8 December 2008 direct final rule.

European CommunitiesG/TBT/N/EEC/25013 February 2009

Description of content: Agreement has been reached on Commission proposal COM(2007)18 to amend Directive 98/70/EC on the quality of petrol and diesel. The final compromise text includes a requirement for suppliers of energy used in road transport to report the greenhouse gas intensity of that energy. The deal sets a 6% green house gas (GHG) intensity reduction from 2010 to 2020. A further 4% reduction is subject to an assessment by the Commission by the end of 2012 and if appropriate a proposal to increase the target. The methodology for the greenhouse gas elements will be adopted subsequently through Comitology.

The revised draft Directive will also lead to a reduction in pollutant emissions from road transport and non-road machinery through setting tighter limits on sulphur of 10ppm for diesel and gas-oil, and 8% on Poly-Aromatic Hydrocarbons in diesel. In addition, it will facilitate the blending of ethanol in petrol through an increase in the maximum ethanol content in petrol to 10% while allowing Member States to request a vapour pressure waiver, subject to approval by the Commission so as to ensure there is no deterioration in air quality. An arctic vapour pressure waiver for countries with low summer temperatures will also be subject to approval by the Commission.

The revised draft Directive will assist consumers by ensuring that existing petrol blends with maximum ethanol content of 5% and Oxygen content of 2.7% will continue to be marketed until 2013. It does not set limits on biodiesel content. Finally, the revised draft Directive provides information through creating a labelling requirement for fuel containing metallic additives while setting a limit on the permitted level of the specific additive MMT. Non-road mobile machinery addressed in the draft Directive's scope includes inland waterway vessels, agricultural and forestry tractors, and recreational craft.

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ChinaG/TBT/N/CHN/5539 February 2009 Description of content: This standard specifies the terms and definitions, model and symbols, structure form, components structure sizes and materials, appearances, maximum usable pressure, seal performance, hex nut-to-body or hex nut-to-spud installation torque, test methods, inspection rules, marking, packaging and storage for large core chamber valves. This standard applies to inflation tyre valves for large industrial vehicles, such as heavy-dump truck, fork-lift truck, excavator, carry-scraper, roller, grader, etc.

ChinaG/TBT/N/CHN/5529 February 2009 Description of content: This standard specifies the terms and definitions, models and symbols, structure form, components type, structure sizes and materials, appearance, installation torque, seal performance, corrosion resistance, ozone resistance, test methods, inspection rules, labelling, packaging and storage for clamp-in tubeless valves. This standard applies to tubeless valves for motorcycles, cars, light trucks, trucks and buses. It does not apply to aircraft tyre valves.

BrazilG/TBT/N/BRA/31930 January 2009 Description of content: Draft Ministerial Act on conformity assessment procedure for Manufacture of Accessible Vehicles of Road Characteristics for Collective Transport of Passengers.

BrazilG/TBT/N/BRA/31830 January 2009 Description of content: Draft Ministerial Act on conformity assessment procedure for Manufacture of Accessible Vehicles of Urban Characteristics for Collective Transport of Passengers.

USAG/TBT/N/USA/44114 January 2009 Description of content: Proposes amendments to the State of California’s motor vehicle test procedures for exhaust emissions, evaporative emissions, and refuelling emissions, and new requirements for certification of aftermarket conversion systems for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.

USAG/TBT/N/USA/301/Add.18 December 2008 Action: Final rule; correctionTitle: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards: Occupant Crash Protection; CorrectionSummary: This document corrects Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, Occupant Crash Protection, with respect to specifying a test tolerance for a procedure used to test air bag suppression systems and low risk deployment systems.

UGANDAG/TBT/N/UGA/378 December 2008 Description of content: This Uganda Standard specifies the safety related performance characteristics of used motor vehicles and their inspection and tests for roadworthiness.

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8 December 2008 Description of content: This Uganda standard specifies requirements for metallic registration number plates that are intended for use on motor vehicles (including motorcycles and tricycles) and trailers.

UGANDAG/TBT/N/UGA/348 December 2008 Description of content: This standard specifies requirements for the type of blank intended for use in the production of the embossed registration plates that are covered by US 775-2.

SOUTH AFRICAG/TBT/N/ZAF/9217 December 2008 Description of content: This proposed specification covers the requirements for motor vehicle models of category M1, not previously registered or licensed in South Africa, and motor vehicle models assembled from new bodies and used parts from earlier designs of motor vehicle models, designed or adapted for operation on a public road.

SOUTH AFRICAG/TBT/N/ZAF/9117 December 2008 Description of content: This proposed specification covers the requirements for motor vehicle models of category N1, not previously registered or licensed in South Africa, and motor vehicle models assembled from new bodies and used parts from earlier designs of motor vehicle models, designed or adapted for operation on a public road.

THE SEPARATE CUSTOMS TERRITORY OF TAIWAN, PENGHU, KINMEN AND MATSU G/TBT/N/TPKM/668 December 2008 Description of content: Having recognized the global concern to cut the CO2 emission and the energy saving issues, the proposed amendments regulate the new vehicle fuel economy standards (mentioned in Articles 4, 4-1, 4-2). Besides, tailpipe exhaust emission standards shall be met during the fuel economy test, and motorcycle fuel economy testing procedure has adopted the same tailpipe exhaust emission testing schemes (mentioned in Articles 5, 6). In Article 11-1, the transference of vehicle certificate has been regulated to meet applicants’ need.

USAG/TBT/N/USA/43125 November 2008 Description of content: The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA), sets forth several requirements for all terrain vehicles (ATVs). The CPSIA requires the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to publish in the Federal Register as a mandatory consumer product safety standard the American National Standard for Four Wheel All-Terrain Vehicles Equipment Configuration, and Performance Requirements developed by the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America (American National Standard ANSI/SVIA 1-2007). This document satisfies that requirement and reviews other provisions of the CPSIA that apply to ATVs.

CANADAG/TBT/N/CAN/55/Add.112 November 2008 AddendumThe following communication, dated 6 November 2008, has been received from the delegation of Canada.Technical Standards Document No. 301, Fuel System Integrity — Revision 1

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to section 12 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act and sections 16 and 17 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations, that the Department of Transport has revised

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Technical Standards Document (TSD) No. 301, Fuel System Integrity, which specifies requirements for the integrity of motor vehicle fuel systems.

This revision harmonizes the value of the unsecured mass at each designated seating position that is given in S7.1.6(c) of the TSD with that of the United States, which is to say, the amount now reads "54 kg" Subsection 301(4), which specified the value of 55 kg, has been abrogated as part of the amendment to introduce TSD No. 110 and TSD No. 120 that was published in the Canada Gazette, Part II, on September 17, 2008, and notified under G/TBT/N/CAN/186/Add.3. This revision also replicates the regulatory text of two Final Rules that were issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation and published in the Federal Register.

Revision 1 of TSD No. 301 is effective as of 18 October 2008 and will become enforceable six months thereafter (18 April 2009). Vehicles manufactured during the six-month interim period may conform to the requirements of either Revision 0 or Revision 1.

The full text of this addendum can be downloaded from: http://canadagazette.gc.ca/partI/2008/20081018/html/notice-e.html#d104 (English)

USAG/TBT/N/USA/42627 October 2008Description of content: Proposes new exhaust emission standards for new LSI engines ≤ 1.0 L.

KENYAG/TBT/N/KEN/12930 October 2008Description of content: Traffic (Amendment) rules by the Minister for giving Limits of Dimensions, Axle Load and Masses for Road Vehicles

USAG/TBT/N/USA/4233 October 2008Description of content: Federal Transit Administration proposes changes to the Bus Testing Regulation to incorporate tests for brake performance and emissions into FTA's Bus Testing program.

USAG/TBT/N/USA/217/Add.11 October 2008AddendumThe following communication, dated 24 September 2008, has been received from the United States.Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Department of TransportationACTION: Final rule.Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Electronic Stability Control Systems; Controls and DisplaysSummary: On 6 April 2007 NHTSA published a final rule establishing a new Federal motor vehicle safety standard (FMVSS # 126) requiring light vehicles to be equipped with electronic stability control systems. This document amends the final rule. The final rule was established as part of a comprehensive plan for reducing the serious risk of rollover crashes and the risk of death and serious injury in those crashes. This document responds to several petitions for reconsideration of the final rule. After carefully considering the issues raised, the agency is granting some aspects of the petitions, and denying some aspects. This document also fulfills the obligations of the United States with respect to initiating rulemaking in order to comply with the global technical regulation (GTR) for ESC, adopted on 26 June 2008.

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1 October 2008Description of content: This standard specifies the product classifications, technical requirements, test methods, inspection rules and relevant requirements of marking, package, store and transport of ribbed belt for automobiles.

CHINAG/TBT/N/CHN/4721 October 2008Description of content: This standard specifies the tolerances of harmful substances in automobile coatings, test methods, inspection rules, package, label, safety and protection of application.

THAILANDG/TBT/N/THA/27119 September 2008Description of content: TIS 721-2551 (2008) applies as a mandatory standard and replaces the previous TIS 721-2539 (1996). This standard covers Safety-belts for automobiles with at least three wheels used for the carriage of adult passengers (driver or passenger).

CANADAG/TBT/N/CAN/25222 September 2008Description of content This proposed amendment to standard 202 (Head Restraints) of Schedule IV of the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (MVSR), hereafter referred to as the Canadian safety standard, would update the requirements for head restraints of passenger cars and three-wheeled vehicles and every truck, bus or multi-purpose passenger vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of 4 536 kg or less. This proposed amendment would provide vehicle occupants improved protection from neck injuries in the event of a collision. In addition to providing improved occupant protection, this regulatory update is necessary to minimize the burden to manufacturers caused by misaligned North American regulations.

This proposed amendment is a first step towards the expected international harmonization of requirements for head restraints. This proposed amendment would harmonize the requirements in the Canadian safety standard with the corresponding safety standard 202, Title 49, Part 571 of the United States Code of Federal Regulations. Work is currently well underway to develop similar international safety requirements for head restraints and when this work is completed it is expected that the world regulatory requirements for head restraints would be aligned.

CANADAG/TBT/N/CAN/186/Add.325 September 2008AddendumThe following communication, dated 18 September 2008, is being circulated at the request of the Delegation of Canada.Regulations Amending the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Introduction of Technical Standards Documents Nos. 110 and 120) and Motor Vehicle Tire Safety Regulations, 1995

The proposed amendment notified in G/TBT/N/CAN/186 (dated 13 December 2006) was adopted 17 September 2008 as the Regulations Amending the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Introduction of Technical Standards Documents Nos. 110 and 120) and Motor Vehicle Tire Safety Regulations, 1995).

This amendment comes into effect on 17 September 2008, the date of its publication in the Canada Gazette, Part II, with the following two exceptions. Compliance with the provisions of Canadian safety standard 110 is not mandatory before September 1, 2009; however, manufacturers must then continue to comply with the standard as it read on the day before the day on which this version of the section come into force. Similarly, the requirement in Canadian safety standard 120 for the label information to be in both English and in French

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does not come into effect before September 1, 2009. Early compliance with these provisions is permitted.

The full text of the adopted measure can be downloaded from the Internet addresses indicated below: http://canadagazette.gc.ca/partII/2008/20080917/html/sor258-e.html (English)Technical Standards Documents No. 110 and No. 120 may be viewed at the following Web site addresses: http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/mvstm_tsd/tsd/1100rev0_e.pdf (English)

USAG/TBT/N/USA/41618 September 2008Description of content: NHTSA is proposing to remove the sunset of a requirement in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, Occupant Crash Protection, that a vehicle's lap belt must be lockable to tightly secure a child restraint system.

USAG/TBT/N/USA/41518 September 2008Description of content: The State of Florida is proposing to adopt the California Motor Vehicle Emissions Standards. The new rule will implement emission standards for new passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty vehicles and will establish low emission vehicle standards and greenhouse gas standards.

NEW ZEALANDG/TBT/N/NZL/4818 September 2008Description of content: Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Equipment (Immobilisers) Amendment [2008] (the amendment Rule) amends Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Equipment 2004 (the Rule), which sets safety and maintenance requirements for equipment fitted to motor vehicles.The objective of the amendment Rule is to make immobilisers mandatory for the following light passenger vehicles, as they enter into service for the first time in New Zealand:

- passenger cars (Class MA);- forward control passenger vehicles (Class MB); and- off-road passenger vehicles (Class MC).

An immobiliser is an electronic device that interrupts the power supply to the vehicle’s engine unless the correct electrical signal is provided to the device.

Under the amended Rule, a light passenger vehicle, which was not first registered outside New Zealand more than eight years before its entry into service in New Zealand, is required to be fitted with an immobiliser device in order to be certified for entry into service. The amendment applies to vehicles entering New Zealand from the date the amendment Rule comes into force.

A vehicle inspector or inspecting organisation is not allowed to certify a vehicle covered by the Rule if it is not fitted with an immobiliser, or if the inspector or inspecting organisation believes the immobiliser is not in working order. Those vehicles are, therefore, not able to be registered for use on New Zealand roads unless they comply with the Rule.

The Rule allows for compliance either by proving that the vehicle was manufactured to an approved immobiliser standard and the vehicle’s security system has not been modified, or by proving by other means that an immobiliser is fitted.

The amendment Rule does not apply to:

- motor sport vehicles; - scratch-built vehicles;- special interest vehicles as defined in Land Transport Rule: Frontal Impact 2001;

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- vehicles first registered outside New Zealand more than eight years before their entry into service in New Zealand; or- vehicles re-entering service in New Zealand.

USAG/TBT/N/USA/4149 September 2008Description of content: The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources is proposing amendments to its Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) regulations to incorporate by reference three changes to California’s LEV Program: (1) revisions to the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) program to reflect technology readiness and simplify specific program requirements; (2) a new environmental performance labeling program to require labels that score smog and global warming emissions from new motor vehicles; and (3) amendments to strengthen the Emission Warranty Information Reporting and Recall requirements.

USAG/TBT/N/USA/170/Add.19 September 2008Action:: Final rule; delay of effective dateDelays the effective date of an amendment that reorganizes and improves the structure and clarity of the Federal motor vehicle safety standard on lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment, from 1 September 2008 to 1 December 2009.

JAPANG/TBT/N/JPN/200/Rev.18 September 2008Description of content: Extending the scope of application of regulations on accelerated running noise for improving the Vehicle and Motorcycle noise problem.

CHINAG/TBT/N/CHN/45317 September 2008Description of content: This standard specifies the characteristics, test methods, inspection and sticking rules of retro-reflective markings for trucks and trailers.

CHINAG/TBT/N/CHN/45217 September 2008Description of content: This standard specifies the photometric characteristics, test methods and inspection rules of daytime running lamps for motor vehicles.

CHINAG/TBT/N/CHN/45117 September 2008Description of content: This standard specifies the photometric characteristics, test methods and inspection rules of front and rear position lamps, end-outline marker lamps and stop lamps for motor vehicles and their trailers.

CHINAG/TBT/N/CHN/45017 September 2008Description of content: This standard specifies the photometric characteristics, test methods and inspection rules of direction indicators for motor vehicles and their trailers.

CHINAG/TBT/N/CHN/44917 September 2008Description of content: This standard specifies the technical requirements, test methods and inspection rules of rear fog lamp for power-driven vehicles and their trailers.

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EUROPEAN COMMUNITIESG/TBT/N/EEC/2111 September 2008Description of content: This draft Commission Regulation concerns the updating of the technical provisions required for the purposes of EC vehicle type-approval.

CANADAG/TBT/N/CAN/25028 August 2008Description of content: This proposal would amend the Canadian requirements for Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN) in section 115 of Schedule IV of the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (MVSR). This amendment is needed to ensure that each vehicle sold in Canada will have a unique identification number. The current identification system has a usable span of 30 years, within which each vehicle produced has a unique 17-digit VIN. This proposal will allow the 17-digit VIN to continue to be unique for each vehicle produced within a 60-year period of time.It is proposed that this amendment would apply to vehicles built on or after October 27, 2008, having a model year of 2010 or 2011, and to vehicles having a later model year. Those vehicles having a model year of 2009 or less and those vehicles having a model year of 2010 or 2011, if they are built before October 27, 2008, would be required to comply with the existing VIN system.

CANADAG/TBT/N/CAN/24928 August 2008Description of content: The proposed amendment to Schedule IV of the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (MVSR) would clarify and update the requirements of four Canadian safety standards regarding occupant protection, namely standards 203 (Driver Impact Protection), 204 (Steering Column Rearward Displacement), 212 (Windshield Mounting) and 219 (Windshield Zone Intrusion). In addition, this amendment will further align these Canadian requirements with those of the United States.

SINGAPOREG/TBT/N/SGP/515 August 2008Description of content: All motor vehicles covered must be registered and labelled to provide information on their levels of fuel consumption and CO2 emissions if they are to be supplied in Singapore. In order to register, the motor vehicles covered must be tested to the following test method, which would be used to determine their fuel consumption and CO2 emissions under urban, extra-urban and combined driving conditions:

Motor Vehicle Type Applicable Test MethodMotor Vehicle All Test method stipulated in UN ECE Regulation 101

(Revision 2 with amendment 1) for measuring fuel consumption and CO2 emission

A copy of the UN ECE Regulation is available at:

www.unece.org/trans/main/wp29/wp29regs101-120.html

INDIAG/TBT/N/IND/3515 August 2008Description of content: Vide this draft amendment (Amendment) Rules, 2008, certain clauses have been inserted in the Central Motor Vehicles Rules 1989. These clauses prescribe a number of requirements including the emission standards with respect to gasoline/CNG/LPG and diesel vehicles covered by the Central Motor Vehicles Rules 1989 and its subsequent amendments. Full text of the draft can be seen at following URL:http://morth.nic.in/writereaddata/sublinkimages/GE522774676141.pdf

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G/TBT/N/CAN/224/Add.115 August 2008AddendumThe following communication, dated 6 August 2008, is being circulated at the request of the Delegation of Canada Regulations Amending the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations ( Low- speed Vehicles)

The proposed amendment notified in G/TBT/N/CAN/224 (dated 11 January 2008) was adopted 6 August 2008 as the Regulations Amending the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Low-speed Vehicles). These Regulations, except subsections 3(2) to (5), come into force on 6 August 2008, the day on which they are published in the Canada Gazette, Part II. Subsections 3(2) to (5) come into force on 7 August 2009, one year after the day on which these Regulations are published in the Canada Gazette, Part II.

The full text of the adopted measure can be downloaded from the Internet addresses indicated below:

http://canadagazette.gc.ca/partII/2008/20080806/html/sor229-e.html (English)http://canadagazette.gc.ca/partII/2008/20080806/html/sor229-f.html (French)

http://canadagazette.gc.ca/partII/2008/20080806/pdf/g2-14216.pdf (SOR/2008-229)

USAG/TBT/N/USA/140/Add.312 August 2008Action: Final RuleThis final rule amends a provision in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 213 that specifies that child restraints manufactured on or after 1 August 2008 are tested by NHTSA with the Hybrid III version of the 6-year-old child dummy. As a result of this final rule, FMVSS No. 213 will permit, at the manufacturer's option, the use of either the Hybrid II or Hybrid III 6-year-old dummy in compliance tests of child restraints manufactured on or before 1 August 2010. Child restraints manufactured on or after 1 August 2010 will be tested with the Hybrid III 6-year-old child test dummy.

JAPANG/TBT/N/JPN/26412 August 2008Description of content: Amendments to the relevant regulations concerning lamps, rear marking plates for heavy and long vehicles, etc. in order to harmonize them with Nos. 6, 7, 23, 38, 48, 70, 77, 91, 104, 119 and 123 of regulations based on "UN/ECE 1958 Agreement", amendments to handling of motor vehicles with two wheels, etc.

EUROPEAN COMMUNITYG/TBT/N/EEC/2061 August 2008Description of content: The proposal introduces new mandatory requirements on advanced safety features. In particular, the proposal requires mandatory fitting of Electronic Stability Control Systems on all vehicles; Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems on passenger cars; Advanced Emergency Braking Systems and Lane Departure Warning Systems on heavy-duty vehicles. The proposal also sets more stringent noise emission limit values for tyres than those set out in existing legislation and introduces new requirements on wet grip and rolling resistance.

CHINAG/TBT/N/CHN/41515 July 2008Description of content: This standard specifies the safety requirements and test methods for belt-drive wheeled tractors.

USAG/TBT/N/USA/144/Add.124 July 2008Action: Withdrawal of rulemaking

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In response to a petition for rulemaking, in 2005 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) proposed to amend Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 111, "Rearview Mirrors'' to require straight trucks with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of between 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) and 11,793 kilograms (26,000 pounds) to be equipped with a system capable of providing drivers with a view of objects directly behind the vehicle. More refined data generated since the 2005 NPRM shows that the sub-population of mid-sized trucks accounts for only four of the estimated 183 fatalities per year due to back-over accidents. In addition, the recently signed Cameron Gulbranson Kids Transportation Safety Act of 2007 \1\ (K.T. Safety Act of 2007) requires NHTSA to revise the Federal standard for rearward visibility, specifically to reduce backing crashes involving children and disabled people. Considering these developments, the agency believes it more appropriate to address backing safety of straight trucks as part of the comprehensive effort to address backing safety generally, and that solutions should be formulated after the completion and review of ongoing research and data gathering on backing safety. This rulemaking is therefore withdrawn.

KYRGYZ REPUBLICG/TBT/N/KGZ/1023 July 2008Description of content: Action of the present technical rules extends to all carried out within the limits of the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic processes on operation, storage, transportation, realization and recycling of vehicles and their components and establishes minimal requirements on the safety of ground vehicles.

OMANG/TBT/N/OMN/3611 July 2008Description of content: A Final draft Omani/Gulf Technical regulation No. GSO 34/2007. This technical regulation is concerned with 6 V and 12 V lead-acid batteries, used primarily as a power source for starting, lighting auxiliary equipment and ignition current of internal combustion engine used in vehicles. These batteries are commonly called “Starter Batteries” or “SLI (Starting, Lighting and Ignition) Batteries”.It covers both the standard batteries, the maintenance free (MF) batteries and the low maintenance free (LMF) batteries. It is not applicable to batteries for other purposes such as the starting of railcar internal combustion engines or the lighting of omnibuses.

USAG/TBT/N/USA/40510 July 2008Description of content: Proposes to rescind Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 219, Windshield zone intrusion.

USAG/TBT/N/USA/35922 January 2008Description of content: Requires a bittering agent be added to certain engine coolants and antifreeze to render it unpalatable.

USAG/TBT/N/USA/33411 January 2008Description of content: Requires all antifreeze containing at least 10 percent ethylene glycol to contain, and be labelled with, a bittering agent.

USAG/TBT/N/USA/33111 January 2008Description of content: NHTSA proposes to amend the platform lift standards to revise the lighting requirements for lift controls; the location, performance requirements, and test specifications for threshold warning signals; the specifications for the wheelchair test device;

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the wheelchair retention device and inner roll stop tests; and the lighting requirements for public use lifts.

USAG/TBT/N/USA/140/Add.129 January 2008Description of content: This supplement to NHTSA's notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) of 31 August 2005 proposes to: (a) Expand the applicability of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 213, Child restraint systems, to restraints recommended for children up to 80 pounds, and(b) require booster seats and other restraints to meet performance criteria when tested with a crash test dummy representative of a 10-year-old child. In Part 1 of this SNPRM, NHTSA is proposing a test procedure for positioning the 10-year-old child dummy in a child restraint, to reduce variation due to chin-to-lower neck contact that was exhibited by the dummy in sled tests conducted subsequent to the NPRM. Comments are also requested in Part 1 on some other changes or clarifications to the NPRM, proposed in response to the public comments. In Part 2 of this SNPRM, we likewise propose to add a seating procedure for positioning the Hybrid III 6-year-old dummy in a child restraint for FMVSSNo. 213 compliance testing. Concerns about the variability in HIC measurements obtained by that test dummy have led NHTSA to postpone mandatory use of the dummy in agency compliance tests. The seating procedure will address this variability issue and facilitate the full use of the dummy as a compliance instrument.

CANADAG/TBT/N/CAN/22411 January 2008Description of content: The proposed Regulations Amending the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (Low-speed Vehicles) [the proposed Regulations] would amend the definition for the low-speed vehicles (LSV) class and introduce marking requirements to better identify vehicles of this class. LSV are small four-wheeled electric vehicles that attain a maximum speed of 40 km/h in a distance of 1.6 km and are designed for use in controlled areas. The proposed Regulations would better define LSV and would increase other road users' awareness of them. The proposed Regulations would update the definition of the LSV to clarify the original reason for establishing the LSV class, which was to allow the use of such vehicles for short trips, such as shopping, social and recreational purposes, in limited, planned and controlled environments. In addition to amending this definition, the proposed Regulations would add a requirement for a slow-moving vehicle emblem to be permanently marked on LSV, in order to harmonize with provincial/territorial requirements.

European UnionG/TBT/N/EEC/17220 December 2007Description of content: The proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council aims at including hydrogen powered vehicles in the European Community Whole Vehicle Type-Approval (WVTA) system. The regulation establishes the requirements for the type approval of vehicles with regard to hydrogen propulsion, and for the type-approval of hydrogen components and hydrogen systems. It also establishes requirements for the installation of such components and systems.

USAG/TBT/N/USA/32010 December 2007Description of content: Updates school bus construction standards based on changes in national industry standards.

USAG/TBT/N/USA/31710 December 2007

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Description of content: NHTSA is proposing several upgrades to the school bus passenger crash protection requirements.

AustraliaG/TBT/N/AUS/6010 December 2007Description of content: Revised version of ADR (ADR81/02).

THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA G/TBT/N/CHN/45/Rev.14 December 2007Description of content: This standard (Amendment II ) specifies the authorized maximum total mass of mobilized crane, concrete pumping vehicle, and fire fighting vehicle.

THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINAG/TBT/N/CHN/32430 November 2007Description of content: This standard lists the general hazards and stipulates the basic safety requirements and their verification, as well as the content of instruction of the trackless tyred mining truck for underground mines.

THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINAG/TBT/N/CHN/32230 November 2007Description of content: This standard (Amendment II ) specifies the authorized maximum total mass of mobilized crane, concrete pumping vehicle, and fire fighting vehicle.

THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINAG/TBT/N/CHN/31930 November 2007

Description of content: This standard specifies auto V belts sorts, materials, technical requirements, sample, test methods, mark, label, package, storage and the rule of transportation.This standard applies to V belt of the auxiliary equipments for driven automobile’s gas engine (such as fan, generator, water pump, power steering pump, compressor, etc.).

CanadaG/TBT/N/CAN/144/Add.226 November 2007Description of content: This revision updates the regulatory requirements governing hydraulic brake hose, brake hose assemblies, and end fittings; vacuum brake hose, brake hose assemblies, and end fittings; and air brake hose, brake hose assemblies, and end fittings. It also adds requirements governing plastic air brake tubing, brake tubing assemblies, and end fittings.

South AfricaG/TBT/N/ZAF/7121 November 2007Description of content: This proposed specification covers the requirements for motor vehicle models of category M1, not previously registered or licensed in South Africa, and motor vehicle models assembled from new bodies and used parts from earlier designs of motor vehicle models, designed or adapted for operation on a public road.

South AfricaG/TBT/N/ZAF/7221 November 2007Description of content: This proposed specification covers the requirements for motor vehicle models of category N1, not previously registered or licensed in South Africa, and motor vehicle models assembled from new bodies and used parts from earlier designs of motor vehicle models, designed or adapted for operation on a public road.

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USAG/TBT/N/USA/31420 November 2007Description of content: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to update motor vehicle refrigerant recovery and recycling equipment standards. Under Clean Air Act Section 609, motor vehicle air-conditioning (MVAC) refrigerant handling equipment must be certified by the Administrator or an independent organization approved by the Administrator and, at a minimum, must be as stringent as the standards of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) in effect as of the date of the enactment of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990. In 1997, EPA promulgated regulations that required the use of SAE Standard J2210, HFC-134a Recycling Equipment for Mobile Air Conditioning Systems for certification of MVAC refrigerant handling equipment. SAE has replaced Standard J2210 with J2788, Recovery/Recycle and Recovery/Recycle/Recharging Equipment for HFC-134a Refrigerant. To avoid confusion, EPA is updating its reference to include the new SAE standards. This action reflects a change in industry standard practice. This action proposes to revise the EPA addresses to send equipment certification forms.

JapanG/TBT/N/JPN/22820 November 2007Description of content: Amendments to the relevant regulations concerning safety-belts and safety-belt reminder and pneumatic tyres for motor cycles and mopeds in order to harmonize them with No. 16 and 75 of regulations based on "UN/ECE 1958 Agreement".

THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINAG/TBT/N/CHN/29514 November 2007Description of content: This standard specifies pollutants emission limits and measurement methods for small spark ignition engines (net power ≤19 kW) of non-road mobile machinery, stage I and stage II.

THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINAG/TBT/N/CHN/29714 November 2007Description of content: This standard specifies general requirements, indication error, and test specifications for speed meters assembled on vehicles, applies to speed meters for motor vehicles of categories M and N.

JapanG/TBT/N/JPN/2265 November 2007Description of content: Regulations of vehicles emission based on the 8th Central Environment Council's Recommendation will be established etc.

Republic of KoreaG/TBT/N//KOR/16124 October 2007

Description of content:

The following amendments will be made in KMVSS:

The control switch of a pusher axle shall be installed outside the driver's cabin to prevent evading overload-checking (date of entry into force : 6 months after adoption);

Divide the form of children protection signs in detail and harmonize them with those specified in accordance with the Road Transportation Act (date of entry into force : 6 months after adoption);

New provisions for enhancing the driver's field of view of a bus with driver's protection wall;

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New provisions for ISOFIX and mandatory installation in passenger vehicles (date of entry into force : 2 years after adoption in newly developed, 4 years after adoption in older motor vehicles already on the road);

New provisions for AFLS (Adaptive Front Lightning System);

Brake lamp shall be activated when the auxiliary brake system such as retarder comes into operation;

New provisions for installing puddle lamp;

Add a bulb type(W21W) currently used in Europe for reversing lamp;

For buses to transport children, a rear view mirror or other device shall be installed at the entrance to recognize children who get off the bus;

Mandatory installation of fire extinguishers in trucks with GVW over 3 tons (date of entry into force : 6 months after adoption);

Adjustment of the shape and size of the rear reflective sheet for low-bed trailer due to limited space;

Permit 19 m length for full trailer and articulated bus;

Special provisions for module trailers.

USAG/TBT/N/USA/3012 October 2007Description of content: NHTSA is proposing to amend Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, Occupant Crash Protection, to update the child restraint systems (CRSs) listed in Appendix A of the standard. The CRSs in Appendix A are used by NHTSA to test advanced air bag suppression or low risk deployment systems, to ensure that the air bag systems pose no reasonable safety risk to infants and small children in the real world. The amendments proposed would replace some CRSs listed in Appendix A with CRSs that are more representative of the CRS fleet currently on the market. The agency proposes to delete six existing CRSs and to add five new CRSs. As the appendix has not been revised since 2003, NHTSA also seeks comment on whether seven other CRSs in the appendix should be replaced with CRSs with essentially the same features but more recently produced.

New ZealandG/TBT/N/NZL/395 October 2007Description of content: New Zealand Ministry of Transport is revising the Vehicle Exhaust Emissions 2006 Rule, for introduction on 1 January 2008, which will require all new and used vehicles imported into the country for on road registration to meet certain minimum emission standards. The proposed minimum emission standards are internationally recognised and accepted in the motor manufacturing industry. The draft rule proposes introducing progressively tighter standards in subsequent years.

USAG/TBT/N/USA/3038 October 2007Description of content: NHTSA is proposing to amend the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) to provide that an identifier is not required if the horn control is placed in the middle of the steering wheel. If the horn control is placed elsewhere in the motor vehicle, the control would be required to be identified by the specified horn symbol in a colour that stands out clearly against the background.

CanadaG/TBT/N/CAN/20429 June 2007

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Description of content: This proposed amendment pertains to restraint systems for disabled persons, which are part of the Motor Vehicle Restraint Systems and Booster Cushions Safety Regulations (RSSR). The RSSR regulate the safety performance of various restraint systems for children, including restraint systems for disabled persons.

The Canadian Regulations require a seat belt webbing width of 46 mm for restraint systems for the disabled when they are designed to be used by persons with a weight greater than 22 kg (48 lb). These same provisions stipulate that when restraint systems are designed for persons with a weight of 22 kg (48 lb) or less, a minimum seat belt width of 38 mm is permitted. In comparison, the United States has always required a seat belt webbing width at a minimum of 38 mm for all its restraint systems for disabled persons, and has recorded no safety issues with the width of these seat belts. This difference has prevented the distribution of restraint systems for disabled persons weighing more than 22 kg (48 lb) into Canada.

Based on the U.S. experience, it is expected that allowing for a minimum seat belt webbing width of 38 mm will offer the Canadian motoring public a safe means of transportation.As there are no Canadian manufacturers of these products, nor products available in Canada with the wider seat belt webbing, disabled persons do not have access to a safe and compliant means of travel. Because such products are available in the United States, the Government believes that it is urgent to harmonize its requirements on this matter in order to enable trade between the two markets and give Canadians access to products that are safe, yet not available on the Canadian market. It is expected that an amendment would provide much needed mobility options to the disabled community.

Kyrgyz RepublicG/TBT/N/KGZ/319 June 2007Description of content: To approve the Programme for developing 7 priority technical regulations:1. Vehicle safety; 2. Transport processes; 3. Food safety; 4. Building and construction safety; 5. Construction materials safety; 6. Module approach to conformity assessment procedures; 7. Electromagnetic compatibility

USAG/TBT/N/USA/27918 June 2007Description of content: NHTSA is having a public meeting to bring together a roundtable of State and local government policymakers, school bus and seat manufacturers, pupil transportation associations, and public interest groups to discuss the issue of seat belts on large school buses. The discussion on how best to provide safety during a crash, by compartmentalization or through the use of seat belts, has been ongoing for many years. This public meeting is an opportunity for an exchange among interested parties, as well as the public, on the safety, policy and economic issues related to the use of seat belts on school buses. The date, time, location, and framework for this public meeting are announced in this notice.

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ThailandG/TBT/N/THA/23518 June 2007Description of content: The Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) has proposed to withdraw TIS 1295-2541 (1998) and replace it with TIS 2315-2549 (2006) as a mandatory standard. The standard covers safety requirements related to the limitation of emission of gaseous pollutants and applies to heavy motor vehicle equipped with compression ignition engines except for:

1. Passenger cars with not more than 9 seats and with gross mass not exceeding 3,500 kg.;

2. Motor vehicles certified to the latest effective standard for light-duty diesel engine vehicles – safety requirements – emission from engine;

3. Motor vehicles using natural gas (NG) or liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).

The standard also specifies requirements, marking and labelling, engine installation, engine family, sampling, criteria for conformity and testing.

Republic of KoreaG/TBT/N/KOR/14313 June 2007Description of content:

- The scope of carpets subject to the safety criteria is limited to those of which area is equal to or larger than 1m2. Cushions and pads are deleted from the category of textile products which include underwear, baby’s clothing, bed clothes. Terms are modified to clarify the scope of "chemical products for domestic use".

- Marking intervals of manufacture’s name under the category of soft polyvinyl chloride hoses is adjusted. The criteria for safety glass for road vehicles, high-visibility warning jackets and swimming goggles are supplemented by referring to the relevant KS.

- Cups and containers for infant formula, which are subject to the Food Sanitation Act, will be deleted from the category of plastic kitchen ware and utensils. Classifications of toy balloons are limited to five colours.

- Redundant tests of durability and strength of attached parts of baby carriers are deleted. The scope of mattress size is extended and the classification of mattress is more clarified by including ‘palm mattress’ and ‘natural fiber mattress’.

- The safety criteria for crayons and oil pastels, watercolors, markers, pencil case and clays among the category of stationery are revised as follows:

The oral toxicity test criteria for crayons and oil pastels will be changed to use the Toxicity Test Methods for Pharmaceuticals under the Korea Food and Drug Administration;

Criteria on heavy metal contents of watercolors are strengthened up to the level of criteria on mouth-contact products for children;

The scope of markers and test requirements of formaldehyde are clarified. Warning statement related to safety caps will be attached on the product;

Paper material is added to the category of pencil case;

Criteria on heavy metal contents of clays are strengthened up to the level of criteria on mouth-contact products of children. Restriction of using phthalates is added.

Republic of KoreaG/TBT/N/KOR/141

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13 June 2007Description of content: Requirements for internal pressure test of domestic pressure pots and pressure rice cookers as well as the projection separating test for safety helmets of vehicles are clarified.

The requirement of positioning a stopper on baby carriages is relinquished in line with Japan and European standards. Terms of labelling and warning statements of baby cots are unified.

New ZealandG/TBT/N/NZL/347 June 2007Description of content: The proposed regulations will require all vehicles under 3.5 tonnes (excluding motorcycles) to display a fuel economy label at the point of sale. The scheme comprises 5 major components and will:

I. Be mandatory at the point of sale for new and used vehicles weighing less than 3.5 tonnes offered for sale by registered motor traders (except for online sales, see point (v) below). The scheme will apply at point of sale only, so that the obligation rests with the motor vehicle trader. The scheme is therefore not an import restriction.

II. Use a dedicated label that displays a star-rating of the vehicle’s fuel economy to enable comparison across the fleet.

III. Require the display of additional information such as per annum fuel costs to help the consumer.

IV. Be based on the fuel economy information which is collected by the New Zealand government and displayed on Land Transport New Zealand’s Fuelsaver website (www.fuelsaver.govt.nz). Fuel economy information is currently collected at the time of importation for:

- new vehicles manufactured from January 2005 and imported after February 2005, and for

- vehicles previously registered in Japan, manufactured from January 2000 and imported after February 2005.

-The Fuelsaver website displays fuel economy information for specific vehicles based on the information collected at the time of importation. There are a number of vehicles (such as pre-2000 vehicles or one-off imports) for which fuel economy information is not collected, and therefore not available on the Fuelsaver website. A label will not be required for these vehicles. The label itself will be configured according to the Fuelsaver data.

V. Apply to all vehicles offered for sale on vehicle trading websites, including private sales (where information is available on the Fuelsaver website www.fuelsaver.govt.nz).

A detailed explanation of the scheme’s scope is available at the website: http://www.eeca.govt.nz/transport/vehicle-fuel-economy/index.htm

Islamic Republic of PakistanG/TBT/N/PAK/216 June 2007Description of content: This Standard specifies the requirements for Three Wheeler Auto Vehicles (Auto-Rickshaw)

(i) Requirements, Marking, Labeling, Sampling and criteria for conformity.

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(ii) Covers only three wheeler Auto Rickshaw with a kerb mass of leas than or equal 680 kg, a max. designed speed exceeding 40 km per hour (25.m.p.h) and cylinder capacity up to 175cc.

(iii) Covers safety requirements and limitation of emission of gaseous pollutants

SloveniaG/TBT/N/SVN/551 June 2007Description of content: Bitumen and bituminous binders - Polymer modified bitumen for road construction - Requirements - Rules for implementation of SIST EN 14023 (6 pages, in Slovenian).. This national standard defines national requirements which supplement the European standard and which are not in conflict with the requirements in the European standard. The national standard contains clearly-defined criteria for the essential characteristics of materials with regard to climate conditions in our country.

JapanG/TBT/N/JPN/20129 May 2007Description of content: Introduce Particulate Matter (PM) testing using opacimeter into the inspection and the type approval of diesel-fuelled vehicles.

JapanG/TBT/N/JPN/20029 May 2007Description of content: Extending the scope of application of regulations on running noise such as the accelerated running noise for improving the Vehicle and Motorcycle noise problem.

United Arab EmiratesG/TBT/N/ARE/622 May 2007Description of content: This UAE draft Technical Regulation applies to:

1.1. Part I. Specific components of motor vehicles using compressed natural gas (CNG) in their propulsion system;1.2. Part II. Vehicles with regard to the installation of specific components, for the use of compressed natural gas (CNG) for propulsion, of an approved type.

United Arab EmiratesG/TBT/N/ARE/722 May 2007Description of content: This Regulation applies to:1.1.Part II: Specific CNG retrofit systems to be installed in motor vehicles for the use of CNG in the propulsion system.

1.2. This Regulation applies when the retrofit systems manufacturer keeps the initial characteristics of the whole system, for the specific vehicle family for which the approval has been granted.

1.3. This Regulation does not apply to the procedures, checks and inspections aimed at verifying the correct installation of the retrofit systems on vehicles, since this matter relies on the competence of the Contracting Party of Country where the vehicle is registered.

1.4. This Regulation applies to retrofit systems intended to be fitted on vehicles of categories M and N.

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The requirements for the different categories (M1, N1 or others) are defined in paragraphs 2 to 7.

The modified vehicle shall still conform to all the provisions of the Regulation for which the type approval had been initially granted.1.5. Safety requirements of this Regulation apply to all vehicles approved

United Arab EmiratesG/TBT/N/ARE/921 May 2007This guideline applies to the equipment, testing and operation of motor vehicles that are fitted out in such a way that operation with Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) is possible.Compliance with this guideline means compliance with the Road Traffic Licensing Regulations.

USA G/TBT/N/USA/27016 May 2007Description of content: As part of the Commission's systematic review of all current FTC rules and guides, the Commission requests public comment on the overall costs, benefits, necessity, and regulatory and economic impact of the FTC's Guide Concerning Fuel Economy Advertising for New Automobiles. The Commission is also seeking comments on whether the Guide should be amended in light of recent amendments to the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) fuel economy labelling rules for new automobiles.

The People’s Republic of ChinaG/TBT/N/CHN/2627 May 2007Description of content: This standard specifies the safety requirements for construction of single-deck buses of class I, class II and class III of categories M2 and M3, except sleeper buses, school buses and special buses.

The People’s Republic of ChinaG/TBT/N/CHN/2617 May 2007Description of content: This standard specifies the technical requirements, test methods and inspection rules of prescription for installation of the external lighting and light-signalling devices for motor vehicles and their trailers.

The People’s Republic of ChinaG/TBT/N/CHN/2607 May 2007Description of content: This standard specifies the technical requirements, test methods and inspection rules of the headlamp cleaner for vehicles.

The People’s Republic of ChinaG/TBT/N/CHN/2597 May 2007Description of content: This standard specifies the photometric characteristics, test methods and inspection rules of headlamps equipped with gas - discharge light sources for motor vehicle.

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The People’s Republic of ChinaG/TBT/N/CHN/258Description of content: 7 May 2007This standard specifies the photometric characteristics, test methods and inspection rules of reversing lamps for power-driven vehicles and their trailers

The People’s Republic of ChinaG/TBT/N/CHN/2577 May 2007Description of content: This standard specifies the photometric characteristics, test methods and inspection rules of Motor vehicle headlamps equipped with filament lamps and sealed beam headlamps.

The People’s Republic of ChinaG/TBT/N/CHN/2567 May 2007Description of content: This standard specifies the photometric characteristics, test methods and inspection rules of motor vehicle front fog lamps equipped with filament lamps.

The People’s Republic of ChinaG/TBT/N/CHN/2557 May 2007Description of content: This standard specifies the limits and measurement methods of stage III and IV for exhaust pollutants from gasoline engines and heavy-duty vehicles (GVM>3500kg), and also specifies the requirements and test methods of OBD system of stage III.

The People’s Republic of ChinaG/TBT/N/CHN/2537 May 2007Description of content: This standard specifies the limits of fuel consumption for light duty commercial vehicles.

USA G/TBT/N/USA/2663 May 2007Description of content: In a rule published 8 November 2002, EPA promulgated new emission standards for recreational vehicles beginning in model year 2006. This included a newly regulated class of non-road vehicles/engines commonly referred to as all-terrain vehicles. In that rulemaking, a temporary provision was included allowing manufacturers to certify all-terrain vehicles over a steady-state, engine-based, duty cycle for exhaust emissions prior to the 2009 model year in lieu of the transient, chassis-based, Federal Test Procedure which was effective for 2006 and later model years. In this rulemaking we are proposing to extend the availability of this temporary provision, in some cases, up to an additional six model years, after which the chassis-based Federal Test Procedure would become the only available test cycle. More specifically, manufacturers would have to certify exhaust emission engine families representing not less than 50 percent of their U.S. - directed production on the Federal Test Procedure in model year 2014 and 100 percent in 2015. Manufacturers with only one "all-terrain vehicle exhaust emission engine" engine family would not be required to use the Federal Test Procedure until the 2015 model year. For those manufacturers who have not yet done so, this will allow additional time to certify to the previously promulgated Federal Test Procedure-based emission standards using either contract facilities or by obtaining in-house capability.

USA G/TBT/N/USA/2651 May 2007

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Description of content: EPA is proposing to amend the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Surface Coating of Automobiles and Light-Duty Trucks (Automobiles and Light-Duty Trucks NESHAP) to clarify the interaction between the Automobiles and Light-Duty Trucks NESHAP and the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Surface Coating of Plastic Parts and Products (Plastic Parts NESHAP), to clarify the meaning of certain regulatory provisions, and to correct certain errors identified in the regulatory text. EPA is also proposing to amend the Plastic Parts NESHAP to clarify that screen printing is not subject to that rule.

USA G/TBT/N/USA/24515 March 2007Description of content: Upgrades the rules for Colorado minimum standards governing school transportation vehicles. The amendments will improve the safety of the students riding school buses and the mechanical efficiency of school buses. They are designed to meet or exceed changing needs of operation, the national recommended minimum standards, new federal safety and emission standards and utilize state-of-the-art industry advances.

USAG/TBT/N/USA/246 20 March 2007Description of content: The purpose of this request for comments is to acquire new and updated information regarding vehicle manufacturers' future product plans to aid in implementing the President's plan for reforming and increasing corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards for passenger cars and further increasing the already reformed light truck standards. Under this plan, the President set a goal of reducing the annual gasoline use in 2017 by up to 8.5 billion gallons.

More specifically, we are seeking information related to fuel economy improvements for MY 2007-2017 passenger cars and MY 2010-2017 light trucks. The agency is seeking information in anticipation of obtaining statutory authority to reform the passenger car CAFE program and to set standards under that structure for MY 2010-2017 passenger cars. The agency is also seeking this information in anticipation of setting standards for MY 2012-2017 light trucks. This information will help the agency in assessing, in greater detail, the potential levels of future standards under a reformed structure, and the impact of those standards on gasoline consumption, manufacturers, consumers, the economy, and motor vehicle safety.

AustraliaG/TBT/N/AUS/5419 March 2007Description of content: The Australian Government is examining the case for regulating Underrun Protection (UP) on heavy vehicles through the Australian Design Rules (ADRs). It is proposed that an ADR be developed that adopts the international standard UNECE R 93 for front UP for rigid and articulated heavy vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) greater than 7.5 tonnes.

CanadaG/TBT/N/CAN/19812 March 2007Description of content: This amendment proposes to harmonize the requirements of the Canadian safety standard for theft protection and rollaway prevention with that of the United States. The proposal is required as the United States has recently published Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 114 which specifies vehicle performance requirements, intended to reduce the incidences of crashes resulting from theft and the accidental rollaway of motor vehicles. These modifications result from technical advances in vehicle design with a corresponding update of terminology to include modern technology. These modifications are not intended to impose any new substantive requirements on vehicle manufacturers. The current Canadian safety standard requires vehicles to be fitted with a conventional key and to be equipped with a steering lock when a transmission override option is installed. Recent revisions to the U.S. safety standard have updated requirements, eliminated the need

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to use a conventional key, and eliminated the need to install a steering lock. Consequently, to harmonize the Canadian and U.S. safety standards, this proposal introduces a new definition for the term "key"; provides additional key removal and transmission override options; and, harmonizes the steering lock requirements and test procedures with regards to vehicle motion.

This amendment also proposes to add a new compliance option for immobilization systems [Part IV of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (ECE) Regulation No. 116] and to clarify current test requirements of the Canadian safety standard by removing performance tests concerning environmental durability.

If Canada does not harmonize with the recently published U.S. amendments and does not update the immobilization requirements, the sale of some vehicles could be prevented in Canada and there could be increases in manufacturing costs. Harmonizing with the United States and updating immobilization requirements is not expected to have any effect on vehicle safety.

JapanG/TBT/N/JPN/19619 March 2007Description of content: Under the Law Concerning the Rational use of Energy, the products listed in point 4 above will be added to the "Designated machinery and equipment", and the methods of measuring the performance of the products with regard to the amount of energy consumption defined as numerical values (the energy consumption efficiency), as well as the standards for judgement by manufacturers or importers, will be amended.

Products covered Passenger vehicles with a capacity of 10 passengers or less and passenger vehicles with a capacity of 11 passengers or more (gross vehicle weight of 3.5 tons or less), that are fuelled with gasoline or diesel oil, and freight vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of 3.5 tons or less, that are fuelled with gasoline or diesel oil.

The Separate Customs Territory Of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen And Matsu G/TBT/N/TPKM/4516 February 2007Description of content: The Ministry of the Interior has proposed to enforce the anti-theft parts marking requirements to improve public order and reduce vehicle theft. The regulation covers small passenger vehicles, small passenger-cargo dual-purpose vehicles, small cargo vehicles and ultra-heavy motorcycles. It requires the marking of identification numbers (VIN) by domestic manufacturers, dealers or importers on specific designated major components.

FinlandG/TBT/N/FIN/1619 January 2007Description of content: The directions present quality requirements for road marking products, road markings and road marking works. The directions include the maximum allowed content of arsenic in road marking glass beads.

USAG/TBT/N/USA/23624 January 2007Description of content: The Consumer Product Safety Commission is proposing to amend 16 CFR part 1211, Safety Standard for Automatic Residential Garage Door Operators, to reflect changes made by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. in its standard UL 325.

USAG/TBT/N/USA/23829 January 2007

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Description of content: In 2001, EPA finalized a new, major program for highway heavy-duty engines. That program, the Clean Diesel Trucks and Buses program, will result in the introduction of advanced emissions control systems such as catalyzed diesel particulate filters (DPF) and catalysts capable of reducing harmful nitrogen oxide (NOX) emissions. This proposal would require that these advanced emissions control systems be monitored for malfunctions via an onboard diagnostic system (OBD), similar to those systems that have been required on passenger cars since the mid-1990s. This proposal would require manufacturers to install OBD systems that monitor the functioning of emission control components and alert the vehicle operator to any detected need for emission related repair. This proposal would also require that manufacturers make available to the service and repair industry information necessary to perform repair and maintenance service on OBD systems and other emission related engine components and revise certain existing OBD requirements for diesel engines used in heavy-duty vehicles under 14,000 pounds.

MalaysiaG/TBT/N/MYS/75 February 2007Description of content: Pneumatic tyres under sub-rule (1) of Rules 30 and 46 shall conform with the following specification:

(a) MS 1394 Specification for New Pneumatic Tyres for Highway Vehicles other than Passenger Cars or UN ECE Regulation 54 for Pneumatic Tyres (Commercial Vehicle) and UN ECE Regulation 75 for Pneumatic Tyres (Moped and Motorcycles) or Federal Motor Vehicles Safety Specification (FMVSS) Standard No.119 New Pneumatic Tyres for highway Vehicles other than Passenger Cars;

(b) MS 149 Specification for New Pneumatic Passenger Car Tyres or UN ECE Regulation 30 for Pneumatic Tyres (Passenger Vehicles) or Federal Motor Vehicles Safety Specifications (FMVSS) Standard No. 109 New Pneumatic Tyres for Passenger Cars; or

(c) MS 224 Retreaded Pneumatic Rubber Tyres for Passenger Car and Commercial Vehicle - Specification for or UN ECE Regulation 108 for Retreaded Pneumatic Tyres (Motor Vehicle) and UN ECE Regulation 109 for Retreaded Pneumatic Tyres (Commercial Vehicle).

KenyaG/TBT/N/KEN/2417 January 2006Description of content: Specifies requirements and methods of test for unleaded motor petrol. This is the second revision of the standard that was first passed in 1998. It covers both Premium and Regular unleaded motor petrol. It also specifies maximum lead and sulphur levels. In addition, use of oxygenates is strictly prohibited.

SloveniaG/TBT/N/SVN/4216 January 2006Description of content: The Rules regulate non-harmonised part of vehicle conformity assessment and align more consistently the requirements to the requirements of valid framework directives as lastly amended and correct some minor mistakes in the text. Otherwise in the Article 3 the right to approve some exemptions from requirements for special purpose vehicles is given to the individual approval authority, under conditions that the safety requirements are fulfilled on alternative way. The rules change the procedure of granting the status of historical vehicle to the vehicles, produced before 25 years so that this status can be granted by technical organizations, appointed and supervised by the individual approval authority. The proposals for these rules implement also the inspectoral supervision of carrying out the procedures of the rules.

KenyaG/TBT/N/KEN/10019 January 2007

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Description of content: Specifies the contents, packaging and marking of an accident action pack for motorists.

Republic of ArmeniaG/TBT/N/ARM/489 January 2007Description of content: The norms for indices of “the kinematic viscosity” of Table 2 of this technical regulation have been strengthened and “the appearance” has been complied with ISO 4925-2005 indices.

Republic of ArmeniaG/TBT/N/ARM/499 January 2007Description of content: A number of changes have been made in the decision including the indices and norms of diesel fuel intended for automobiles.

CanadaG/TBT/N/CAN/18720 December 2006Description of content: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to section 12 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act and sections 16 and 17 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations, that the Department of Transport has revised Technical Standards Document (TSD) No. 500, Low-Speed Vehicles, which specifies general requirements for slow-moving vehicles. TSD No. 500, Low-Speed Vehicles, reproduces U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 500 of the same title and is incorporated by reference in section 500 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations.

Republic of AlbaniaG/TBT/N/ALB/614 December 2006Description of content: This draft Decree of Council of Ministers provides the regulation for the import and trade of the automotive fuels, unleaded petrol and diesel, requirements and test methods. The main aim of this regulation is to reduce the air pollution in urban areas. Among the factors that are related to the quality and standards of the automotive, fuels take a particular space. This Draft Decree aims at particular transposition with the Directive 98/70/EC. The complete transposition intends to be achieved in 2015.

CanadaG/TBT/N/CAN/18513 December 2006Description of content: Section 206 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (MVSR), "Door Locks and Door Retention Components," specifies the requirements governing door latches, locks and hinges of passenger cars, multipurpose passenger vehicles (MPV), enclosed motorcycles, three-wheeled vehicles, trucks and buses. Currently, section 206 mirrors the content of the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 206 by means of a technical standards document (TSD).

The amendment to section 206 proposed by the Department of Transport (the Department) has two purposes. The first is to incorporate by reference the requirements of the new global technical regulation (gtr) on door locks and door retention components—ECE/TRANS/180/Add.1 (gtr 1)—as an alternative set of requirements to those of TSD 206. The second is to amend TSD 206 to align it with future regulations of NHTSA's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) of December 15, 2004, which will come into effect when the Final Rule for FMVSS 206 is published.

This proposed amendment to section 206 would reduce the risk of a potential inadvertent door opening and subsequent occupant ejection by improving the requirements for sliding, cargo and rear-hinged side doors. In addition, the proposal would extend the application of section 206 to buses with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 4 536 kg or less, including 12 and 15 passenger vans. Finally, gtr 1 would offer an alternative dynamic inertial test

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procedure to the current inertial calculation, which would be more representative of real-world conditions.

CanadaG/TBT/N/CAN/18613 December 2006Description of content: This amendment proposes to introduce two new technical standards documents (TSDs) that would reproduce U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 Kilograms (10,000 Pounds) or Less," and Standard No. 120, "Tire Selection and Rims for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of More Than 4,536 Kilograms (10,000 Pounds)." The TSDs would be incorporated by reference in sections 110 and 120, the existing content of which would be revoked, and the headings of the sections would be changed to correspond to the names of the respective TSDs. At present, the provisions governing the selection of motor vehicle tires and rims are specified entirely within the body of the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (MVSR).In addition to incorporating TSDs 110 and 120 by reference in sections 110 and 120, this proposal would amend section 101, "Location and Identification of Controls and Displays," of Schedule IV to the MVSR in order to add two tire pressure monitoring system tell-tales and an indicator. A number of other related changes to the MVSR and the Motor Vehicle Tire Safety Regulations, 1995, would also be made.

IndonesiaG/TBT/N/IDN/1424 November 2006Description of content:

This draft Decree states that all Tempered Safety Glass and Laminated Safety Glass of Vehicle produced within the country or imported, distributed and marketed in the country shall fulfil SNI requirements. The producers and or importers therefore shall have Product Certificate for using SNI Marking and shall comply with the requirements of SNI.

The product certificate on SNI marking shall be issued by a Product Certification Body which has been accredited by National Accreditation Body of Indonesia namely Komite Akreditasi Nasional (KAN) through :

i. Testing of the conformity of quality of cement product against SNI requirements (Pengujian kesesuaian mutu semen sesuai dengan ketentuan dalam SNI);

ii. Audit on the application of QMS SNI 19-9001-2001/ISO 9001-2000 ot its revision; and (Audit penerapan sistem manajemen mutu SNI 19-9001-2001/ISO 9001-2000 atau revisinya; dan)

iii. Testing of the conformity of the quality and audit of QMS periodically

The testing and audit of QMS can be subcontracted to testing laboratories and QMS certification bodies within Indonesia which have been accredited by KAN or accredited by accreditation body which has signed Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) with KAN.

Directorate General for Agricultural and Chemical Industry, Ministry of Industry is the institution that is responsible for the implementation of this decree and shall provide with technical guidance of the decree, which cover procedure of Product Certification and SNI Marking.

Safety Glass of Vehicle which are distributed in domestic market that originated domestically and imported shall meet requirements these SNI 15-0048-2005 Tempered Safety Glass of Vehicle and SNI 15-1326-2005 Laminated Safety Glass of Vehicle. These standards specify for scope, term and definition, type, quality requirements, sampling, testing method, testing acceptance, marking requirement and packaging (these standards available in Indonesian language).

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Hong Kong ChinaG/TBT/N/HKG/2824 November 2006Description of content: (a) To amend the current accuracy requirement of speedometer on motor vehicles in the

Road Traffic (Construction and Maintenance of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap 374 sub leg. A). The accepted standards will be those of ECE Regulations 39 or their equivalents. Suppliers of speedometer or motor vehicles will need to demonstrate compliance with the requirements on vehicles registered starting mid 2007.

(b) To add a requirement on provision of a speed display device facing toward the passengers on the public light bus to the Road Traffic (Construction and Maintenance of Vehicles) Regulations (Cap 374 sub leg. A). The performance requirements are enclosed. Suppliers of speed display device or vehicles will need to demonstrate compliance with the requirements on vehicles registered starting mid 2007.

CanadaG/TBT/N/CAN/18329 November 2006Description of content: The Department of Transport (the Department) proposes to amend Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS) 210, 210.1, 210.2 and 213.4, which are part of the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (MVSR). This amendment proposes to improve safety for children riding in most convertibles and open-body type vehicles by clarifying the requirement for tether anchorages; align the requirement for the total number of user-ready tether anchorage systems (URTA) with those of the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) by requiring that multi-purpose passenger vehicles (MPVs) with five forward-facing designated seating positions (DSPs) be equipped with three URTA; align several other requirements with those of the NHTSA Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 225, Child Restraint Anchorage Systems; amend CMVSS 210 to clarify the requirements for the installation of seat belt anchorages in buses with seat belt assemblies; harmonize the definition and the labelling requirements for built-in booster cushions with those for add-on booster cushions; and clarify several MVSR issues raised by the Standing Joint Committee for the Scrutiny of Regulations (SJC).

The People’s Republic of ChinaG/TBT/N/CHN/2214 September 2006Description of content: This standard modifies adopt IEC 60839–10–1:1995 Alarm systems Part 10: Alarm systems for road vehicles- Section 1: Passenger cars. It specifies the technical requirements and test methods for VSAS. The standard is the basis for design, production and acceptance of VSAS.

State of QatarG/TBT/N/QAT/1131 May 2006Description of content: Mainly the above standards deal with the vehicle identification number (VIN) of motor vehicles, tread wear, traction and temperature resistance grading of tires, and methods of testing.

USAG/TBT/N/USA/1833 April 2006Description of content: EPA is proposing to make minor amendments to the existing Tier 2 motor vehicle regulations (65 FR 6698, 10 February 2000, hereinafter referred to as the Tier 2 rule). These proposed minor amendments are consistent with our intention, under the original Tier 2 rule, to provide interim compliance flexibilities for clean diesels in the passenger car market. While the automotive industry has made rapid advancements in light-duty diesel emissions control technologies and will, as a result, be able to produce diesel vehicles that can comply with the primary regulatory requirements of the Tier 2

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program, diesel vehicles still face some very limited technological challenges in meeting the full suite of Tier 2 requirements. This action would provide two voluntary, interim alternative compliance options for a very limited set of standards for oxides of nitrogen (NOX), including only high altitude and high speed/high acceleration conditions. These temporary alternative compliance options are designed to be environmentally neutral, as manufacturers choosing them would then be required to meet more stringent standards in other aspects of the Tier 2 program. The alternative compliance options would last for only three model years, during which time advancements in diesel emissions control technologies would be further developed. In the "Rules and Regulations" section of this Federal Register, we are making these technical amendments as a direct final rule without prior proposal because we view these technical amendments as non-controversial revisions and anticipate no adverse comment. We have explained our reasons for these technical amendments in the preamble to the direct final rule. If we receive no adverse comment, we would not take further action on this proposed rule. If we receive adverse comment, we would withdraw the portions of the direct final rule receiving such comment and those portions would not take effect. We would address all public comments in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed rule. We would not institute a second comment period on this action. Any parties interested in commenting must do so at this time.The associated “direct final rule” full text is available online at URLs:http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/06-2979.htm

http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/pdf/06-2979.pdf

USAG/TBT/N/USA/21729 September 2006Description of content: As part of a comprehensive plan for reducing the serious risk of rollover crashes and the risk of death and serious injury in those crashes, this document proposes to establish a new Federal motor vehicle safety standard (FMVSS) No. 126 to require electronic stability control (ESC) systems on passenger cars, multipurpose vehicles, trucks and buses with a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 Kg (10,000 pounds) or less. ESC systems use automatic computer-controlled braking of individual wheels to assist the driver in maintaining control in critical driving situations in which the vehicle is beginning to lose directional stability at the rear wheels (spin out) or directional control at the front wheels (plow out).Based on our own crash data studies, NHTSA estimates that the installation of ESC will reduce single-vehicle crashes of passenger cars by 34 percent and single vehicle crashes of sport utility vehicles (SUVs) by 59 percent, with a much greater reduction of rollover crashes.

Preventing single-vehicle loss-of-control crashes is the most effective way to reduce deaths resulting from rollover crashes. This is because most loss of control crashes culminate in the vehicle leaving the roadway, which dramatically increases the probability of a rollover. NHTSA estimates that ESC has the potential to prevent 71 percent of passenger car rollovers and 84 percent of SUV rollovers in single-vehicle crashes.

NHTSA estimates that ESC would save 5,300 to 10,300 lives and prevent 168,000 to 252,000 injuries in all types of crashes annually if all light vehicles on the road were equipped with ESC systems. ESC systems would substantially reduce (by 4,200 to 5,400) of the more than 10,000 deaths each year on American roads resulting from rollover crashes.

About 29 percent of model year (MY) 2006 light vehicles sold in the U.S. were equipped with ESC, and manufacturers intend to increase the number of ESC installations in light vehicles to 71 percent by MY 2011. This rule would require a 100 percent installation rate for ESC by MY 2012 (with exceptions for some vehicles manufactured in stages or by small volume manufacturers). Of the overall projected annual 5,300 to 10,300 highway deaths and 168,000 to 252,000 injuries prevented, we would attribute 1,536 to 2,211 prevented fatalities (including 1,161 to 1,445 involving rollover) to this proposed rulemaking, in addition to the prevention of 50,594 to 69,630 injuries.

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The People’s Republic of ChinaG/TBT/N/CHN/22616 November 2006Description of content: This standard stipulates the test procedures and durability requirements of emission control systems for heavy duty vehicles to comply with the phase II and III emission standards.

The People’s Republic of ChinaG/TBT/N/CHN/23016 November 2006Description of content: This standard specifies the type badge, requirements, test methods, inspection rules, sign, package, transportation and conservation.

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