Activities in International Harmonization Status Update Ezana Wondimneh APEC Conference - May 2006

2 In the U.S., Traffic Safety Top transportation priority Public health priority NHTSA is the lead U.S. agency on crash-related injury prevention

3 Status of Highway Safety in U.S. 6.3 million crashes 42,636 fatalities (2004 CY) On average, 1 fatality every 12 minutes Leading cause of death for persons between the ages of 2 and million injuries (2004 CY) $231 billion a year in societal cost (2004 CY) Success rate flattened

4 U.S. MOTOR VEHICLE FATALITY RATE ( ) 1.44/VMT 2004

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

6 NHTSA Strategy Comprehensive policy approach Environment, Vehicle, Human Science-based, data driven approach Pre-crash, Crash, Post-crash Partnerships

7 Haddon Matrix Pre-Crash Crash Post-Crash Human Vehicle Environment

International Activities

9 International Standards Activities UN (Inland Transport Committee) (World Forum for the Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations -WP.29) International Harmonized Research Activities (IHRA) Regional Asia Pacific (APEC), North America (NAFTA) Bilateral Canada, France, Japan, UK, EC, etc.

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

Global Agreement 1998 Agreement Spearheaded by U.S., Japan and EU, entered into force on August 25, contracting parties to date Consensus vote, no mutual recognition obligations Emphasis on an approach that is: Performance-based Science-based Data-driven

Global Agreement The Agreement promotes the development of globally harmonized technical regulations while explicitly recognizing the importance of: Continuous improvement in safety and environmental protection Economic impacts of these regulations Transparency and public participation Alternative levels of stringency for developing economies

Global Agreement Registries Compendium of Candidate Global Technical Regulations FMVSS 202 – Head Restraints for Pass. Vehicles FMVSS Lamps, Reflective Devices & Assoc. Equipment FMVSS 135 – Passenger Car Brake Systems FMVSS New Pneumatic Tires for Light Vehicles FMVSS Glazing Materials FMVSS Child Restraint Systems Registry of Global Technical Regulations

14 STATUS OF THE 1998 AGREEMENT: PRIORITIES AND PROPOSALS Working Party on Lighting and Light Signalling Working Party Item Informal group (Yes-No) / Chair Technical sponsor Formal proposal GRE Installation of Lighting and Light-Signalling Devices Yes/Canada Canada March 2007

15 Installation of Lighting and Light- Signaling GTR Justifying certain requirements for the GTR is difficult because of the lack of supporting data and a quantifiable cost benefit As a solution, the draft GTR contains several optional requirements which the CPs can decide to mandate, allow or prohibit Also, in November 2005, WP.29/AC.3 decided to exclude color and presence requirements from the GTR

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

17 STATUS OF THE 1998 AGREEMENT: PRIORITIES AND PROPOSALS Working Party on Brakes and Running Gear GRRF Motorcycle Brakes Yes/CanadaCanada November 2006 Passenger Vehicle Brakes Yes / United Kingdom and United States of America Japan and United Kingdom On Hold Tires TBD France Working Party Item Informal group (Yes-No) / Chair Technical sponsor Formal proposal TBD

18 Motorcycle Brakes GTR Draft GTR is a combination of several existing regulations Develop new ABS performance requirements High friction surface ABS adhesion utilization test Low friction surface utilization test Low-to-high friction surface transition test Pedal/lever efforts

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

20 STATUS OF THE 1998 AGREEMENT: PRIORITIES AND PROPOSALS Working Party on General Safety Provisions GRSG Safety Glazing Yes / Germany Germany Controls and Displays NoCanada Vehicle Classification, Masses and Dimensions Yes / JapanJapanCompleted Working Party Item Informal group (Yes-No) / Chair Technical sponsor Formal proposal March 2007 November 2006

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

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

23 Controls & Displays GTR US proposed changes to FMVSS 101 per draft GTR and received numerous comments questioning comprehension of symbols The Alliance has done some consumer research to measure comprehension, a second round is pending Depending on outcome of research, the GTR could be completed in the next few months

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

25 STATUS OF THE 1998 AGREEMENT: PRIORITIES AND PROPOSALS Working Party on Passive Safety GRSP Pedestrian Safety Yes / Japan / ECECNovember 2006 Head Restraints Yes / United States of America USAJune 2007 Working Party Item Informal group (Yes-No) / Chair Technical sponsor Formal proposal

26 Pedestrian Safety GTR Current recommendations in draft GTR include: Child & adult head-to-front structure impact Leg to bumper impact Existing research, standards, and regulations were used to develop the recommendations in the draft GTR European Commission Directive Japanese Regulations IHRA (US active in research discussions)

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

28 Head Restraint GTR In proposing to upgrade FMVSS No. 202, the US sought to harmonize with existing ECE regulations The FMVSS 202 Final Rule, published in Dec 2004, was used as the baseline for the current draft of the GTR. Many issues raised in Petitions for Reconsideration to the Final Rule, were also raised in the GTR informal working group meetings Backset of 55 mm Measurement of backset Dynamic Test Non-use positions NHTSA plans to use the knowledge and data acquired through the GTR process in its response to the petitions Once the GTR is established, any amendments needed to fully align FMVSS 202 will be proposed in an NPRM

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

30 STATUS OF THE 1998 AGREEMENT: PRIORITIES AND PROPOSALS Working Party on Pollution and Energy GRPE World-wide Heavy-Duty Certification Procedure (WHDC) No EC World-wide Motorcycle Emission Test Cycle (WMTC) Yes / Germany Germany Heavy-Duty OBD (WWH-OBD) Yes / Japan USA Off-cycle Emissions Yes / United States of America USA Non-road Mobile Machinery (PM test) Yes / EC EC Hydrogen and fuel cells vehicles (Environmental) Yes/Germany Germany, Japan and USA ~2012

31 STATUS OF THE 1998 AGREEMENT: PRIORITIES AND PROPOSALS WP.29/AC.3 Hydrogen and Fuel Cells (Safety) Yes/GermanyGermany, Japan, and USA ~ 2012

32 Hydrogen Fuel Cell GTR WP.29/AC.3 agreed to the idea of establishing a GTR project across two GR groups for HFCVs Two informal working groups were established to work on environmental and safety aspects NHTSA is currently developing a detailed roadmap that outlines the key elements, including: Anticipated performance requirements Identified areas for collaborative research Proposed working timeline

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

34 Exchange of Information Items Vehicle Compatibility ITS Side Impact ESC

35 Lessons Learned – Gov./Ind. Collaboration Resources can be leveraged to achieve a better regulation Collaborative problem solving Sharing research and testing Motorcycle Brakes Controls and Displays

36 Lessons Learned – GTR Adoption Issues A better understanding of the CPs respective rulemaking systems and their compliance and enforcement methods The importance of reducing to writing the record of a GTRs science rationale and economic impact to help persuade CPs to adopt them

37 Must meet a safety need Be practicable (technologically and economically) Objectively measurable compliance Performance-oriented (not design restrictive) Appropriate for each vehicle type Requirements for US Standards

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