title: Proposta di decisione del Consiglio relativa alla posizione della Comunità europea sul progetto di regolamento della Commissione economica per l'Europa delle Nazioni Unite concernente l'omologazione dei moduli airbag quali sistemi airbag di ricambio, volanti di ricambio muniti di modulo airbag di tipo omologato e sistemi airbag di ricambio diversi da quello alloggiato nel volante

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text: C 337 E/4 IT Gazzetta ufficiale delle Comunit% europee 28. 11. 2000 Proposta di decisione del Consiglio relativa alla posizione della Comunit(cid:20) europea sul progetto di regolamento della Commissione economica per l’Europa delle Nazioni Unite concernente l’omo- logazione dei moduli airbag quali sistemi airbag di ricambio, volanti di ricambio muniti di modulo airbag di tipo omologato e sistemi airbag di ricambio diversi da quello alloggiato nel volante (2000/C 337 E/02) (Testo rilevante ai fini del SEE) COM(2000) 25 def. (cid:13) 2000/0029(AVC) (Presentata dalla Commissione il 27 gennaio 2000) IL CONSIGLIO DELL’UNIONE EUROPEA, visto il trattato che istituisce la Comunit% europea, vista la decisione 97/836/CE del Consiglio, del 27 novembre 1997, ai fini dell’adesione della Comunit% europea all’accordo della Commissione economica per l’Europa delle Nazioni Unite relativo all’adozione di prescrizioni tecniche uniformi applica- bili ai veicoli a motore, agli accessori ed alle parti che possono essere installati o utilizzati sui veicoli a motore ed alle condi- zioni del riconoscimento reciproco delle omologazioni rila- sciate sulla base di tali prescrizioni (1), in particolare l’articolo 4, paragrafo 2, secondo trattino; vista la proposta della Commissione, visto il parere del Parlamento europeo, considerando quanto segue: (1) Le prescrizioni uniformi del progetto di regolamento con- cernente l’omologazione dei moduli airbag quali sistemi airbag di ricambio, volanti di ricambio muniti di modulo airbag di tipo omologato e sistemi airbag di ricambio di- versi da quello alloggiato nel volante, elimineranno gli osta- coli agli scambi dei veicoli a motore tra le parti contraenti relativamente a questi componenti, preservando nel con- tempo un livello elevato di sicurezza e di protezione del- l’ambiente. (2) Questo regolamento sar% integrato nel sistema di omologa- zione dei veicoli a motore, integrando cos7 la legislazione in vigore nella Comunit%, DECIDE: Articolo unico La Comunit% europea esprime voto favorevole in merito al progetto di regolamento dell’UNECE, concernente l’omologa- zione dei moduli airbag quali sistemi airbag di ricambio, vo- lanti di ricambio muniti di modulo airbag di tipo omologato e sistemi airbag di ricambio diversi da quello alloggiato nel vo- lante, come stabilito nel documento TRANS. WP. 29/1999/40, sottoposto a votazione nella riunione del comitato amministra- tivo indetta l’8 marzo 2000, in occasione della 120o riunione del Gruppo di lavoro sulla costruzione dei veicoli della Com- missione economica per l’Europa delle Nazioni Unite, od even- tualmente all’atto della sua votazione in una riunione succes- siva. (1) GU L 346 del 17. 12. 1997, pag. 78. 28. 11. 2000 IT Gazzetta ufficiale delle Comunit% europee C 337 E/5 ANNEX CONTENTS REGULATION 1. 2. 3. 3. 1. 3. 2. 3. 3. 4. 4. 1. 4. 2. 4. 3. 5. 5. 1. 5. 2. 5. 3. 5. 4. 6. 6. 1. 6. 2. SCOPE DEFINITIONS APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL Application for approval of an airbag module for a replacement airbag system Application for approval of a replacement steering wheel equipped with an airbag module of an approved type Application for approval of a replacement airbag system other than that installed in a steering wheel APPROVAL Approval of a replacement airbag module Approval of a replacement steering wheel equipped with an airbag module of an approved type Approval of a replacement airbag system other than that installed in a steering wheel REQUIREMENTS General requirements for the approval of an airbag module for a replacement airbag system, a replacement steering wheel equipped with an airbag module of an approved type, or a replacement airbag system other than that installed in a steering wheel Requirements for the approval of an airbag module for a replacement airbag system Requirements for the approval of a replacement steering wheel equipped with an airbag module of an approved type Requirements for the approval of a replacement airbag system other than that installed in a steering wheel TESTS Tests of an airbag module for a replacement airbag system Tests of a replacement steering wheel equipped with an airbag module of an approved type 6. 2. 1. Strength tests: 6. 2. 1. 1. Heat test 6. 2. 1. 2. Bending test 6. 2. 1. 3. Torque test 6. 2. 1. 4. Fatigue test 6. 2. 2. 6. 2. 3. 6. 3. 6. 3. 1. 6. 3. 2. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Installation requirement tests and driver’s view to the instrument panel Frontal impact test(s) with vehicle(s) for replacement steering wheel(s) equipped with an airbag module of an approved type Tests of a replacement airbag system other than that installed in a steering wheel Tests of an airbag module for a replacement airbag system Impact test(s) with vehicle(s) for airbag system(s) other than those installed in steering wheels INSTRUCTIONS FOR USERS CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION PENALTIES FOR NON-CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION MODIFICATIONS OF THE TYPE OF AIRBAG MODULE FOR A REPLACEMENT AIRBAG SYSTEM OR THE TYPE OF REPLACEMENT STEERING WHEEL WITH AN AIRBAG MODULE OF AN APPROVED TYPE OR THE TYPE OF REPLACEMENT AIRBAG SYSTEM, OTHER THAN THAT INSTALLED IN A STEERING WHEEL PRODUCTION DEFINITELY DISCONTINUED NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF TECHNICAL SERVICES RESPONSIBLE FOR APPROVAL TESTS, AND OF ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS C 337 E/6 IT Gazzetta ufficiale delle Comunit% europee 28. 11. 2000 ANNEXES Annex 1: Annex 2: Annex 3: Communication concerning the approval or refusal or extension or withdrawal of approval or production definitely discontinued of a type of airbag module for a replacement airbag system Communication concerning the approval or refusal or extension or withdrawal of approval or production definitely discontinued of a type of replacement steering wheel equipped with an airbag module of an approved type Communication concerning the approval or refusal or extension or withdrawal of approval or production definitely discontinued of a type of replacement airbag system other than that installed in a replacement steering wheel Annex 4: Example of an approval mark for an airbag module for a replacement airbag system Annex 5: Example of an approval mark for a replacement steering wheel equipped with an airbag module of an approved type Annex 6: Example of an approval mark for a replacement airbag system other than that installed in a steering wheel Annex 7: Fatigue test device Annex 8: Procedure for determining the FHG-point and the actual torso angle for seating positions in motor vehicles 1. 1. 1. 1. 2. 1. 3. 2. 2. 1. 2. 2. 2. 3. 2. 4. 2. 5. 2. 6. 2. 6. 1. 2. 6. 2. 2. 6. 3. 2. 6. 4. 2. 7. 2. 8. 2. 9. SCOPE This Regulation applies to the following aftermarket equipment: to airbag modules for replacement airbag systems intended to be installed on motor vehicles; to replacement steering wheels for vehicles of categories M1 and N1, equipped with an airbag module of an approved type and intended to be installed as an additional restraint system beside safety-belts and other restraint systems in power-driven vehicles, i. e. a system which, in the event of a severe impact, automatically deploys a flexible structure intended to reduce the severity of injuries of the occupants; to replacement airbag systems other than those installed in steering wheels and equipped with airbag modules of an approved type as an additional restraint system beside safety-belts and other restraint systems in power-driven vehicles of categories M1 and N1, i. e. a system which, in the event of a severe impact, automatically deploys a flexible structure intended to reduce the severity of injuries of the occupants. DEFINITIONS FAirbag systemG means a group of components which, once installed in vehicle(s), perform all functions provided for by the manu- facturer. This system comprises as a minimum a release unit activating one or more airbag modules and the electrical wiring harness, if present. FAirbagG means a flexible material, forming an enclosed volume that receives the gas from the inflator and restrains the occupant. FAirbag moduleG means the smallest sub-assembly comprising the energy source for its deployment and the airbag involved in the deployment. FReplacement steering wheelG (equipped with an airbag module) means an aftermarket steering wheel which is supplied to modify a motor vehicle and which may vary in its functional dimensions, form and/or material from the original steering wheel provided by the vehicle manufacturer. FReplacement airbag systemG means an aftermarket airbag system which is supplied to modify a motor vehicle, and which may vary in its functional dimensions, form, materials or operation from any original airbag system provided by the vehicle manufacturer for that motor vehicle. Categories of airbag modules for replacement airbag systems: Category A: Device intended to protect the driver of a vehicle in the event of a frontal collision. Category B: Device intended to protect front seat passenger(s) other than the driver in the event of a frontal collision. Category C: Device intended to protect the passenger(s) in seats other than the front seats in the event of a frontal collision. Category D: Device intended to protect the front seat occupant(s) in the event of a lateral collision. FInstant of releaseG means the moment at which, in the event of an impact causing deployment, the components producing that deployment are irreversibly actuated. FControl unit or release unitG means the sub-assembly comprising all components permitting the collision to be detected and producing release. FWiring harnessG means all the electrical conductors and connections linking the various parts of the complete airbag system to each other and possibly to the vehicle. 28. 11. 2000 IT Gazzetta ufficiale delle Comunit% europee C 337 E/7 2. 10. 2. 11. FUnladen kerb weightG means the mass of the vehicle in running order, unoccupied and unladen but complete with fuel, coolant, lubricant, tools and spare wheel (if these are provided as a standard equipment by the vehicle manufacturer). FType of an airbag module for a replacement airbag systemG comprises airbag modules which do not differ in such aspects as: (a) the category of an airbag module, (b) the geometry of the airbag, (c) the material of the airbag, (d) the vents or equivalent devices, (e) the gas generator, (f) the envelope principle, (g) the material, structure and dimension of the cover, (h) the composition of the propellant, (i) the method of fixation of the module. 2. 12. FType of a replacement steering wheel equipped with an airbag moduleG means aftermarket steering wheels which do not differ in such essential respects as: (a) presence of an airbag, (b) the dimension and diameter of the steering wheel, (c) the form, in so far as the safety performance and the strength performance is influenced, (d) the material, (e) the type definition of an airbag module for a replacement airbag system according to paragraph 2. 11 above. 2. 13. FType of a replacement airbag system other than that installed in a steering wheelG comprises replacement airbag systems which do not differ in such essential respects as: (a) the category of airbag module, (b) the geometry of the airbag, (c) the material of the airbag, (d) the vents or equivalent devices, (e) the gas generator, (f) the envelope principle, (g) the material, structure and dimension of the cover, (h) the composition of the propellant, (i) the method of fixation of the module. 2. 14. FVehicle typeG means a category of power-driven vehicles which do not differ in such essential respects in so far as they have an effect on the results of the impact tests prescribed in this Regulation: (a) the structure, dimension, body version and materials of the vehicle, (b) the unladen kerb weight, as defined in paragraph 2. 10 above, (c) the steering control, the seat and the safety-belt system and other restraint systems, (d) the siting and orientation of the engine, 3. 3. 1. 3. 1. 1. 3. 1. 2. 3. 1. 2. 1. 3. 1. 2. 2. (e) the parts and optional arrangements or fittings of the vehicle which influence the performance of the airbag. APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL Application for approval of an airbag module for a replacement airbag system The application for approval of an airbag module shall be submitted by the holder of the trade mark of the airbag module manu- facturer, the component manufacturer or by their duly accredited representatives. For each category of an airbag module for a replacement airbag system, the application shall be accompanied by the following documents in triplicate and the following particulars: a technical description, including mounting instructions and specifying the type(s) of vehicle for which the airbag module is intended, sufficiently detailed drawings to permit the verification of the positions intended for the approval mark as required under paragraph 4. 1. 4 below. C 337 E/8 IT Gazzetta ufficiale delle Comunit% europee 28. 11. 2000 3. 1. 2. 3. A sufficient number of airbag modules shall be submitted to the technical service responsible for the tests and verification of the conformity with the relevant paragraphs 5 and 6 of this Regulation. 3. 2. 3. 2. 1. 3. 2. 2. Application for approval of a replacement steering wheel equipped with an airbag module of an approved type The application for approval of a replacement steering wheel equipped with an airbag module shall be submitted by the holder of the trademark of the replacement steering wheel or by the manufacturer, or by their duly accredited representative. For each type of a replacement steering wheel equipped with an airbag module, the application shall be accompanied by the following documents in triplicate and the following particulars: 3. 2. 2. 1. a technical description, including mounting instructions, 3. 2. 2. 2. sufficiently detailed drawings, 3. 2. 2. 3. drawings showing the position of the airbag module(s) and its (their) attachment(s) on the steering wheel, 3. 2. 2. 4. the position intended for the approval mark and required under paragraph 4. 2. 4 below, 3. 2. 2. 5. 3. 3. 3. 3. 1. 3. 3. 2. a sufficient number of replacement steering wheels equipped with airbag modules and vehicles representative of the types for which the replacement steering wheel shall be approved for shall be submitted to the technical service responsible for conducting the approval tests so as to verify conformity with the relevant paragraphs 5 and 6 of this Regulation. Application for approval of a replacement airbag system other than that installed in a steering wheel The application for approval of a replacement airbag system other than that installed in a steering wheel shall be submitted by the holder of the trade mark of the replacement airbag system or by the manufacturer, or by their duly accredited representatives. For each type of a replacement airbag system, the application shall be accompanied by the following documents in triplicate and the following particulars: 3. 3. 2. 1. a technical description, including mounting instructions, 3. 3. 2. 2. sufficiently detailed drawings, 3. 3. 2. 3. drawings showing the position of the airbag system(s) and its (their) attachment(s) on the vehicle, 3. 3. 2. 4. the position intended for the approval mark and required under paragraph 4. 3. 4 below, 3. 3. 2. 5. a sufficient number of replacement airbag systems and vehicles representative of the types for which the replacement system shall be approved for, shall be submitted to the technical service responsible for conducting the approval tests so as to verify conformity with the relevant paragraphs 5 and 6 of this Regulation. 4. 4. 1. 4. 1. 1. 4. 1. 2. 4. 1. 3. 4. 1. 4. 4. 1. 4. 1. 4. 1. 4. 2. 4. 1. 4. 3. 4. 1. 5. APPROVAL Approval of an airbag module for a replacement airbag system If the samples of the airbag module submitted for approval meet the requirements of the relevant paragraphs 5 and 6 below, approval for this type of airbag module for a replacement airbag system shall be granted. An approval number shall be assigned to each type approved. Its first two digits (00 at present) shall indicate the series of amendments incorporating the most recent major technical amendments made to the Regulation at the time of issue of the approval. The same Contracting Party may not assign the same number to another type of airbag module for a replacement airbag system. Notice of approval or of refusal or extension or withdrawal of approval or of definite discontinuation of production of a type of airbag module for a replacement airbag system, pursuant to this Regulation, shall be communicated to the Parties to the Agreement applying this Regulation, by means of a form conforming to the model in annex 1 to this Regulation. The samples of airbag modules for a replacement airbag system shall be clearly and indelibly marked with the manufacturer’s trade name or mark and an approval mark consisting of: a circle surrounding the letter FEG followed by the distinguishing number of the country which has granted approval (1), an approval number, an additional symbol, indicating the airbag module category (see paragraph 2. 6 above). The approval mark and the additional symbol shall be clearly legible and indelible. ___________ (1) 1 for Germany, 2 for France, 3 for Italy, 4 for the Netherlands, 5 for Sweden, 6 for Belgium, 7 for Hungary, 8 for the Czech Republic, 9 for Spain, 10 for Yugoslavia, 11 for the United Kingdom, 12 for Austria, 13 for Luxembourg, 14 for Switzerland, 15 (vacant), 16 for Norway, 17 for Finland, 18 for Denmark, 19 for Romania, 20 for Poland, 21 for Portugal, 22 for the Russian Federation, 23 for Greece, 24 for Ireland, 25 for Croatia, 26 for Slovenia, 27 for Slovakia, 28 for Belarus, 29 for Estonia, 30 (vacant), 31 for Bosnia and Herzegovina, 32 for Latvia, 33-36 (vacant), 37 for Turkey, 38-39 (vacant), 40 for The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, 41 (vacant), 42 for the European Community (Approvals are granted by its Member States using their respective ECE symbol) and 43 for Japan. Subsequent numbers shall be assigned to other countries in the chronological order in which they ratify or accede to the Agreement Concerning the Adoption of Uniform Technical Prescriptions for Wheeled Vehicles, Equipment and Parts which can be Fitted and/or be Used on Wheeled Vehicles and the Conditions for Reciprocal Recognition of Approvals Granted on the Basis of these Prescriptions, and the numbers thus assigned shall be communicated by the Secretary-General of the United Nations to the Contracting Parties to the Agreement. 28. 11. 2000 IT Gazzetta ufficiale delle Comunit% europee C 337 E/9 4. 1. 6. 4. 2. 4. 2. 1. 4. 2. 2. 4. 2. 3. 4. 2. 4. 4. 2. 4. 1. 4. 2. 4. 2. 4. 2. 4. 3. 4. 2. 5. 4. 2. 6. 4. 2. 7. 4. 3. 4. 3. 1. 4. 3. 2. 4. 3. 3. 4. 3. 4. 4. 3. 4. 1. 4. 3. 4. 2. 4. 3. 4. 3. 4. 3. 5. 4. 3. 6. 5. 5. 1. 5. 1. 1. 5. 1. 1. 1. 5. 1. 1. 2. 5. 1. 1. 3. 5. 1. 2. 5. 1. 3. Annex 4 to this Regulation gives an example of the approval mark and the additional symbol mentioned above. Approval of a replacement steering wheel equipped with an airbag module of an approved type If a replacement steering wheel type equipped with an airbag module of an approved type submitted for approval meets the requirements of the relevant paragraphs 5 and 6 below, approval of that type of replacement steering wheel equipped with an airbag module of an approved type shall be granted. An approval number shall be assigned to each type approved. Its first two digits (00 at present) shall indicate the series of amendments incorporating the most recent major technical amendments made to the Regulation at the time of issue of the approval. The same Contracting Party may not assign the same number to another type of replacement steering wheel. Notice of approval or refusal or extension or withdrawal of approval or of definite discontinuation of production of a type of replacement steering wheel equipped with an airbag module of an approved type pursuant to this Regulation shall be communicated to the Parties to the Agreement applying this Regulation, by means of a form conforming to the model in annex 2 to this Regulation. The samples of the replacement airbag steering wheel and the hub (adapters) shall be clearly and indelibly marked with the manu- facturer’s trade name or mark and an approval mark consisting of: a circle surrounding the letter FEG followed by the distinguishing number of the country which has granted approval (2), an approval number, an additional symbol, indicating the airbag module category (see paragraph 2. 6 above). The approval mark and the additional symbol shall be clearly legible and indelible. The approval mark shall be placed on the replacement steering wheel and on the hub (adapter). If the replacement steering wheel and hub are in one piece, one approval mark and one mark with the manufacturer’s trade name or mark is sufficient. Annex 5 to this Regulation gives an example of the approval mark and the additional symbol mentioned above. Approval of a replacement airbag system other than that installed in a steering wheel If a replacement airbag system other than that installed in a steering wheel submitted for approval meets the requirements of the relevant paragraphs 5 and 6 below, approval of that type of replacement airbag system shall be granted. An approval number shall be assigned to each type approved. Its first two digits (00 at present) shall indicate the series of amendments incorporating the most recent major technical amendments made to the Regulation at the time of issue of the approval. The same Contracting Party may not assign the same number to another type of replacement airbag system. Notice of approval or refusal or extension or withdrawal of approval or of definite discontinuation of production of a replacement airbag system pursuant to this Regulation shall be communicated to the Parties to the Agreement applying this Regulation, by means of a form conforming to the model in annex 3 to this Regulation. The samples of the replacement airbag system shall be clearly and indelibly marked with the manufacturer’s trade name or mark and an approval mark consisting of: a circle surrounding the letter FEG followed by the distinguishing number of the country which has granted approval (3), an approval number, an additional symbol, indicating the airbag module category (see paragraph 2. 6 above). The approval mark and the additional symbol shall be clearly legible and indelible. Annex 6 to this Regulation gives an example of the approval mark and the additional symbol mentioned above. REQUIREMENTS General requirements for the approval of an airbag module for a replacement airbag system, a replacement steering wheel equipped with an airbag module of an approved type, or a replacement airbag system other than that installed in a steering wheel Before type approval is granted according to paragraphs 4. 1, 4. 2 and/or 4. 3, the competent authority shall verify the existence of satisfactory arrangements for ensuring: installation, maintenance, repair and dismantling of the system by trained technicians only according to a manual, which shall be prepared by the applicant of the approval. substitution of a part or the complete system after guaranteed lifetime, labelling and notices for rescue persons, labelling and information for the use of child restraint systems. Interference from magnetic fields shall not disrupt the operation of the airbag system. A complete system shall comprise a device alerting the user if the airbag system is not in working order as designed. ___________ (2) See footnote No 1. (3) See footnote No 1. C 337 E/10 IT Gazzetta ufficiale delle Comunit% europee 28. 11. 2000 5. 1. 4. Airbag modules for replacement airbag system of category A shall be so designed that, when they are submitted to a test in accordance with the requirements of paragraph 5. 2. 2. 7, static deployment test, the airbag may be pushed aside manually after full deployment. 5. 1. 5. Toxicity and burns A certificate shall be presented stating that the nature, concentration and temperature of the gases and solid particles released on deployment of an airbag are not such as to be liable to injure seriously the occupants of the vehicle. The authorities responsible for issuing the approval shall reserve the right to verify the accuracy of the statement. Requirements for the approval of an airbag module for a replacement airbag system Each airbag module shall comply with the requirements of the FInternational Standard ISO 12097-2 ROAD VEHICLES-AIRBAG COMPONENT TESTING-PART 2: Testing of Airbag ModulesG version: 1996-08-00, to guarantee the operating safety of the airbag modules. The module manufacturer shall state that the above-mentioned tests were carried out with positive test results. In case of doubts the approval authority responsible for issuing the approval shall reserve the right to verify the accuracy of this statement. Instead of paragraph 5. 2. 1, a reduced test program is permitted which shows as a minimum the following test elements: Drop test Mechanical impact test Simultaneous vibration temperature test Thermal humidity cycling test Solar radiation simulation test Temperature shock test Static deployment test Requirements for the approval of a replacement steering wheel equipped with an airbag module of an approved type Before type approval arrangements for carrying: is granted according to paragraph 4. 2, the competent authority shall verify the existence of satisfactory a heat test of the replacement steering wheel (all parts except the airbag module), as described in paragraph 6. 2. 1. 1, to guarantee a cohesion of all materials. a bending test, as described in paragraph 6. 2. 1. 2, to guarantee a minimum deformation of the steering wheel rim, a torque test, as described in paragraph 6. 2. 1. 3, to guarantee a sufficient stiffness when the replacement steering wheel is loaded tangentially to the steering wheel rim, 5. 2. 5. 2. 1. 5. 2. 2. 5. 2. 2. 1. 5. 2. 2. 2. 5. 2. 2. 3. 5. 2. 2. 4. 5. 2. 2. 5. 5. 2. 2. 6. 5. 2. 2. 7. 5. 3. 5. 3. 1. 5. 3. 1. 1. 5. 3. 1. 2. 5. 3. 1. 3. 5. 3. 1. 4. a fatigue test, as described in paragraph 6. 2. 1. 4, to guarantee a sufficient lifetime. 5. 3. 2. 5. 3. 3. For the replacement steering wheel, it must be guaranteed that the effective diameter is not substantially smaller than the effective diameter of the steering wheel installed by the manufacturer of the vehicle. This requirement is deemed fulfilled when the effective diameter of the replacement steering wheel is not less than 0,9 times the effective diameter of the steering wheel used by the vehicle manufacturer. The size and fitting of the replacement steering wheel to the steering column must be within the dimensions and tolerances specified by the vehicle manufacturer. Otherwise the replacement manufacturer shall demonstrate to the Technical Service the proper function of any other chosen fixing method. 5. 3. 4. The replacement steering wheel shall allow the drivers a direct view to all important instruments and indicators such as (a) the speedometer and (b) the tell tales for: L direction indicator L main beam L rear fog lamp L hazard warning signal L automatic antilock system L brake system malfunctions L airbag function indicator The tests shall be carried out according to the prescription laid down in paragraph 6. 2. 2. 5. 3. 5. Replacement steering wheels equipped with airbag modules of an approved type shall be such that, when installed in a vehicle, this vehicle fulfils the requirements of paragraphs 5. 2. 1. 1, 5. 2. 1. 2, 5. 2. 1. 3, 5. 2. 1. 4 and 5. 2. 1. 5 of Regulation No 94, 01 series of amendments. 28. 11. 2000 IT Gazzetta ufficiale delle Comunit% europee C 337 E/11 If the technical service responsible for this test has doubts that the aftermarket airbag system works well, additional test results, proving the correct function of the system, shall be presented by the manufacturer of the aftermarket airbag system. Requirements for the approval of a replacement airbag system other than that installed in a steering wheel Replacement airbag systems shall be equipped with an approved airbag module or it shall be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the technical service, responsible for this test, that the system used complies with the requirements prescribed in paragraphs 5. 1 and 5. 2 above. Replacement airbag systems other than those installed in steering wheels shall be such that, when installed in a vehicle, this vehicle fulfils the requirements of paragraphs 5. 2. 1. 1, 5. 2. 1. 2, 5. 2. 1. 3, 5. 2. 1. 4 and 5. 2. 1. 5 of Regulation No 94, 01 series of amendments, and/or the requirements of paragraphs 5. 2. 1. 1, 5. 2. 1. 2, 5. 2. 1. 3, and 5. 2. 1. 4 of Regulation No 95, 01 series of amendments, depending on the category and location of the replacement airbag system(s). In the case of airbag modules of category C, additional instrumented dummies shall be used for the verification of the performance of each airbag system. TESTS Tests of an airbag module for a replacement airbag system The tests shall be carried out according to ISO/DIS 12097-Part 2, version 1996-08-00. Tests of a replacement steering wheel equipped with an airbag module of an approved type 5. 4. 5. 4. 1. 5. 4. 2. 6. 6. 1. 6. 2. 6. 2. 1. 6. 2. 1. 1. Strength tests: Heat test The replacement steering wheel (except the airbag module) is exposed to the following temperature cycle with immediate repetition: L 16 hours at M 15 NC – 2 NC L 30 minutes at + 22 NC – 2 NC L 3 hours at + 80 NC – 2 NC L 30 minutes at M 22 NC – 2 NC This test must leave no permanent deformation over and above the design tolerances, or any cracks or fractures. 6. 2. 1. 2. Bending test The replacement steering wheel is exposed to a temperature of at least M 15 NC – 2 NC for 16 hours. The replacement steering wheel is then mounted with its hub on a rigid shaft and the steering wheel rim is subjected to a static loading of 70 daN – 0,5 daN acting perpendicular to the plane of the rim. The test loading must be applied on the rim and between two spokes that confine the greatest angle. This test may not leave any permanent deformation on the rim of the replacement steering wheel that would be greater than 8 per cent of the steering wheel diameter. There must be no signs of any cracks or fractures which will affect the operational safety of the steering wheel. 6. 2. 1. 3. Torque test The replacement steering wheel is mounted with its hub on a rigid shaft and subjected statically to a test load of 70 daN – 0,5 daN applied tangentially to the steering wheel rim. The permanent deformation resulting from this test may not exceed 1 degree in the direction of rotation. The test may not leave any signs of cracks or fractures which might affect the operational safety of the steering wheel. The steering wheel rim is then subjected to a tangential load corresponding to a torque of 22 daNm – 0,5 daNm. This must not affect the steering wheel’s operational safety even if the permanent deformation is greater than 1 degree in the direction of rotation. 6. 2. 1. 4. Fatigue test The replacement steering wheel is mounted with its rim in a test jig, as shown in annex 7, figure of an example of a fatigue test device, and subjected to a approximate sinusoidal endurance load cycle test with a torque of 14 daNm – 0,5 daNm at a frequency of 1,5 Hz – 0,25 Hz. The replacement steering wheel must withstand at least 1 Q 105 load cycles without showing any signs of cracks or fractures which might affect its operational safety. 6. 2. 2. Installation requirement tests and driver’s view to the instrument panel 6. 2. 2. 1. The driver’s view to: (a) the speedometer (b) the tell tales for: L direction indicator L main beam C 337 E/12 IT Gazzetta ufficiale delle Comunit% europee 28. 11. 2000 L rear fog lamp L hazard warning signal L automatic antilock system L brake system malfunctions L airbag function indicator shall be guaranteed. The visibility is assessed by means of a comparative evaluation of photographs taken of the instrument panel of the vehicle under test equipped with a replacement steering wheel. The H points are measured after the vehicle has been aligned on the three dimensional measuring device. The relation between vehicle and coordinate system is established through reference points of the body. If the coordinates of the R point are not known, the H point is determined using a 50 percentile manikin. The driver’s seat is adjusted as follows: (a) seat in rearmost position of the device for longitudinal adjustment; (b) backrest inclined corresponding to 25N back angle of the manikin; (c) other adjusting devices in central position. A 35 mm camera inclined by 15N towards the horizontal plane is used to simulate binocular viewing and photos are taken from each of the eye points. Position of the eye points related to the R or H point in the coordinate system in accordance with ISO 4130 (dimensions in mm): x 0 y z M 32,5 + 635,0 x 0 y z + 32,5 + 635,0 For the camera the eye points are determined 35 mm in front of the plane of representation (normally the film plane) and on the centre axis of the optical system. 6. 2. 2. 2. Operation of control elements An examination is made to find out whether the minimum and maximum distances indicated below between the control elements for instance for direction indicator and headlamp flasher and the steering wheel rim are maintained. Thus, satisfactory operation of the control elements and satisfactory handling of the replacement steering wheel are to be ensured: (a) the measure FaG with a limitation of a minimum 30 mm refers to the control element with the smallest distance to the replacement steering wheel. It denotes the shortest distance between the control element and the rearplane of the steering wheel rim facing the instrument panel. (b) The measure FbG with a limitation of a maximum value of 130 mm denotes the distance from the centre of the direction indicator control element and the front plane of the steering wheel rim facing the driver. 6. 2. 2. 3. Testing of installation The conditions of installation, the diameter of the replacement steering wheel as compared with the original version of the vehicle manufacturer, the repositioning of direction indicator control, the function of the audible warning device and the function of the airbag tell tale are considered in the examination. Also the function of sensors monitoring the driver’s seat or the passenger seat(s) and providing a deployment status to the airbag controller shall be examined, if available. 6. 2. 2. 4. Testing of adapters The fitting dimensions (e. g. toothing of the steering shaft) are compared with the dimensions as provided by the manufacturer using a profile projector. The strength of the replacement adapters is checked by tightening the fixing nut/screw applying twice the tightening torque specified by the vehicle manufacturer but not more than 85 Nm. Adequate examinations are made to verify that the adapters for vehicle types with anti-theft systems integrated into the steering wheel conform to the corresponding features of the steering wheel produced by the vehicle manufacture in terms of strength, dimensions and the materials and function, or tests of the anti-theft system in accordance with Regulation No 18 shall be carried out to demonstrate that he replacement steering wheel system fulfils the above mentioned Regulation. 28. 11. 2000 IT Gazzetta ufficiale delle Comunit% europee C 337 E/13 6. 2. 3. Frontal impact test(s) with vehicle(s) for replacement steering wheel(s) equipped with an airbag module of an approved type. Replacement steering wheels equipped with airbag modules of an approved type shall be such that, when installed in a vehicle, this vehicle fulfils the requirements of paragraphs 5. 2. 1. 1, 5. 2. 1. 2, 5. 2. 1. 3, 5. 2. 1. 4 and 5. 2. 1. 5 of Regulation No 94, 01 series of amendments. If the technical service responsible for this test has doubts that the aftermarket airbag system works well, additional test results, proving the correct function of the system, shall be presented by the manufacturer of the aftermarket airbag system. 6. 3. 6. 3. 1. Tests of a replacement airbag system other than that installed in a steering wheel Tests of an airbag module for a replacement airbag system The replacement airbag system shall be equipped with an approved airbag module or the manufacturer of the replacement airbag system shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the technical service, responsible for this test, that the system fulfils the requirements as prescribed in paragraphs 5. 1 and 5. 2 above. 6. 3. 2. Impact test(s) with vehicle(s) for airbag system(s) other than those installed in steering wheels Replacement airbag systems other than those installed in steering wheels shall be such that, when installed in a vehicle, this vehicle fulfils the requirements of paragraphs 5. 2. 1. 1, 5. 2. 1. 2, 5. 2. 1. 3, 5. 2. 1. 4 and 5. 2. 1. 5 of Regulation No 94, 01 series of amendments, and/or the requirements of paragraphs 5. 2. 1. 1, 5. 2. 1. 2, 5. 2. 1. 3, and 5. 2. 1. 4 of Regulation No 95, 01 series of amendments, depending on the category and location of the replacement airbag system(s). In the case of airbag modules of category C, additional instrumented dummies shall be used for the verification of the performance of each airbag system. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USERS The manufacturer of the replacement airbag systems shall include in the operating instructions any recommendations or precautions to be taken during the use, maintenance or destruction of the system or of any of its components. 7. 7. 1. 7. 1. 1. In particular: 7. 1. 1. 1. 7. 1. 1. 2. 7. 1. 1. 3. 7. 1. 1. 4. If the system is fitted with a monitoring device intended to inform the user of its operating condition, it shall be clearly indicated how messages delivered by the system, of whatever kind, are to be interpreted. An indication shall be given of measures to be taken in the event of a message warning of malfunctioning, together with a description of any risk involved in using the vehicle in such a condition; It shall be indicated whether maintenance or repair work is to be performed exclusively by specially trained personnel, and whether any risks are involved in disassembling the system; The procedure to be followed in the event of deployment shall be explained. In particular, details shall be given of any precautions to be taken as regards products generated by deployment, in the form of gases, liquids or solids. Similarly, if there is any danger from the components of the system as a result of deployment, such as dangerous roughness or sharp edges, temperature, corrosion, etc. , these dangers shall be described, as well as the ways of avoiding them; If the scrapping of the replacement airbag system(s) can lead to situations which are dangerous either directly to humans or to the environment, an appropriate procedure for avoiding them shall be indicated. This may consist in a method for deliberately releasing the airbag if its released state does not lead to a dangerous situation, in an obligation to return the system or part of it to the constructor or manufacturer, or in any other appropriate measure. 7. 2. The replacement airbag system shall carry labelling and information for the use of child restraint systems according to Regulation No 94. Airbag systems with airbag modules of category A, B, C or D shall carry the inscription FAIRBAGG located in the interior of the circumference of the replacement steering wheel or on the cover of the airbag module; this inscription shall be durably affixed and easily visible. In addition, in the case of a frontal protection airbag system intended for use in any passenger seating position, the following label shall be permanently attached to the visible surface of the cover of the airbag module (the text information shown is a minimum). This label shall be provided in the language(s) of the country where the device is sold. C 337 E/14 IT Gazzetta ufficiale delle Comunit% europee 28. 11. 2000 Label minimum size: 60 Q 120 mm Label outline, vertical and horizontal line black Artwork black with white background Circle and line red with white background Bottom text black with white background Top text and symbol black with yellow background ª W A R N I N G DO NOT place rear-facing child seat on front/rear (*) seat as there is an airbag. DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY can occur. (*) delete as appropriate. 8. CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION The conformity of production procedures shall comply with those set out in the Agreement, appendix 2 (E/ECE/324-E/ECE/TRANS/ 505/Rev. 2) with the following requirements: 8. 1. The authority which has granted type approval may at any time verify the conformity control methods applied in each production facility. The normal frequency of these verifications shall be once every two years. Where negative results are recorded during one of these verifications, their frequency may be increased. 8. 2. Conformity of production of an airbag module for a replacement airbag system Airbag modules approved under this Regulation shall be so manufactured as to conform to the type approved by meeting the requirements set forth in paragraphs 5. 1 and 5. 2 above. 8. 3. Conformity of production of replacement steering wheel equipped with an airbag module of an approved type Replacement steering wheels equipped with an airbag module of an approved type and approved under this Regulation shall be so manufactured as to conform to the type approved by meeting the requirements set forth in paragraphs 5. 1 and 5. 3 above. 8. 4. Conformity of production of a replacement airbag system other than that installed in a steering wheel Replacement airbag systems other than those installed in steering wheels approved under this Regulation shall be so manufactured as to conform to the type approved by meeting the requirements set forth in paragraphs 5. 1 and 5. 4 above. 28. 11. 2000 IT Gazzetta ufficiale delle Comunit% europee C 337 E/15 9. PENALTIES FOR NON-CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION 10. 10. 1. 10. 1. 1. 10. 1. 2. 10. 2. 10. 3. The approval granted for a type of airbag module for a replacement airbag system, a type of replacement steering wheel equipped with an airbag of an approved type, or a type of replacement airbag system other than that installed in a steering wheel, pursuant to this Regulation, may be withdrawn if the requirements laid down in paragraph 8. above are not complied with. MODIFICATIONS OF THE TYPE OF AIRBAG MODULE FOR A REPLACEMENT AIRBAG SYSTEM OR THE TYPE OF REPLACEMENT STEERING WHEEL WITH AN AIRBAG MODULE OF AN APPROVED TYPE OR THE TYPE OF REPLACEMENT AIRBAG SYSTEM, OTHER THAN THAT INSTALLED IN A STEERING WHEEL Every modification of the type of the above-mentioned system shall be notified to the administrative department which approved the type. The department may then either: decide that the modifications made are unlikely to have an appreciable adverse effect and that in any case the module or the system or the replacement steering wheel still meets the requirements, require a further test report from the technical service responsible for conducting the tests. Confirmation or refusal of approval, specifying the alterations, shall be communicated by the procedure specified in paragraphs 4. 1 to 4. 3 above to the other Parties to the Agreement applying this Regulation. The competent authority which has issued the extension of approval shall assign a series number to that extension and so inform the other Parties to the 1958 Agreement applying this Regulation, by means of a communication form conforming to the models in annexes 1, 2 and 3 to this Regulation. 11. PRODUCTION DEFINITELY DISCONTINUED If the holder of the approval ceases completely to manufacture a type of airbag module for a replacement airbag system or a type of replacement steering wheel equipped with an airbag of an approved type or a type of replacement airbag system other than that installed in a steering wheel under this Regulation, he shall inform the authority which granted the approval. Upon receiving the relevant communication, that authority shall inform thereof the other Parties to the 1958 Agreement applying this Regulation, by means of a communication form conforming to the models in annexes 1, 2 and 3 to this Regulation. 12. NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF TECHNICAL SERVICES RESPONSIBLE FOR APPROVAL TESTS, AND OF ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS The Parties to the 1958 Agreement applying this Regulation shall communicate to the United Nations secretariat the names and addresses of the technical services responsible for conducting approval tests and of the administrative departments which grant approval and to which forms certifying approval or extension, or refusal or withdrawal of approval, issued in other countries, are to be sent. C 337 E/16 IT Gazzetta ufficiale delle Comunit% europee 28. 11. 2000 Annex 1 COMMUNICATION (maximum format: A4 (210 Q 297 mm)) issued by: Name of administration:. concerning: (2) APPROVAL GRANTED APPROVAL EXTENDED APPROVAL REFUSED APPROVAL WITHDRAWN PRODUCTION DEFINITELY DISCONTINUED of a type of airbag module for a replacement airbag system pursuant to Regulation No. Approval No:. Extension No:. 1. Replacement airbag module of categories A, B, C, D:. 2. Trade name or mark:. 3. Description of the type of airbag module for a replacement airbag system given by the manufacturer:. 4. Manufacturer’s name:. 5. If applicable, name and address of manufacturer’s representative:. 6. Airbag module for a replacment airbag system system submitted for approval on:. 7. Technical service responsible for conducting approval tests:. 8. Date of test report issued by this service:. 9. Number of test report issued by this service:. 10. Approval granted/refused/extended/withdrawn for general use/for use in a specific vehicle or in specific types of vehicles (2) 11. Position of the approval mark:. 12. Place:. 13. Date:. 14. Signature:. 15. The list of documents deposited with the administrative service which has granted approval is annexed to this communication and may be obtained on request. (1) Distinguishing number of the country which has granted/extended/withdrawn approval (see approval provisions in the Regulation). (2) Strike out what does not apply. 28. 11. 2000 IT Gazzetta ufficiale delle Comunit% europee C 337 E/17 Annex 2 COMMUNICATION (maximum format: A4 (210 Q 297 mm)) issued by: Name of administration:. concerning: (2) APPROVAL GRANTED APPROVAL EXTENDED APPROVAL REFUSED APPROVAL WITHDRAWN PRODUCTION DEFINITELY DISCONTINUED of a type of replacement steering wheel equipped with an airbag module of an approved type pursuant to Regulation No:. Approval No:. Extension No:. 1. Trade name or mark of the replacement steering wheel:. 2. Manufacturer’s name and address:. 3. If applicable, name and address of manufacturer’s representative:. 4. Trade name and mark of the type of the airbag module and approval No:. 5. Extension of approval of the type of replacement steering wheel:. 6. List of vehicles, where the replacement steering wheel can be installed (name of vehicle manufacturer/commercial name/vehicle code/replacement steering wheel type/adapter type and number):. 7. Technical service responsible for conducting approval tests:. 8. Date of test report issued by this service:. 9. Number of test report issued by this service:. 10. Approval granted/refused/extended/withdrawn for general use/for use in a specific vehicle or in specific types of vehicles (2) 11. If applicable, reasons for extension of approval:. 12. Position of the approval mark:. 13. Place:. 14. Date:. 15. Signature:. 16. The list of documents deposited with the administrative service which has granted approval is annexed to this communication and may be obtained on request. (1) Distinguishing number of the country which has granted/extended/withdrawn approval (see approval provisions in the Regulation). (2) Strike out what does not apply. C 337 E/18 IT Gazzetta ufficiale delle Comunit% europee 28. 11. 2000 Annex 3 COMMUNICATION (maximum format: A4 (210 Q 297 mm)) issued by: Name of administration:. concerning: (2) APPROVAL GRANTED APPROVAL EXTENDED APPROVAL REFUSED APPROVAL WITHDRAWN PRODUCTION DEFINITELY DISCONTINUED of a type of replacement airbag system other than that installed in a replacement steering wheel pursuant to Regulation No. Approval No:. Extension No:. 1. Trade name or mark of the replacement airbag system:. 2. Trade name and mark of the replacement airbag system, category of the airbag system and approval No. of the airbag module:. 3. Manufacturer’s name and address:. 4. If applicable, name and address of manufacturer’s representative:. 5. Replacement airbag system and vehicles submitted for approval on:. 6. Extension of approval of the type of replacement airbag system:. 7. List of vehicles, where the replacement airbag system can be installed:. 8. Technical service responsible for conducting approval tests:. 9. Date of test report issued by this service:. 10. Number of test report issued by this service:. 11. Approval granted/refused/extended/withdrawn for general use/for use in a specific vehicle or in specific types of vehicles (2) 12. If applicable, reasons for extension of approval:. 13. Position of the approval mark:. 14. Place:. 15. Date:. 16. Signature:. 17. The list of documents deposited with the administrative service which has granted approval is annexed to this communication and may be obtained on request. (1) Distinguishing number of the country which has granted/extended/withdrawn approval (see approval provisions in the Regulation). (2) Strike out what does not apply. 28. 11. 2000 IT Gazzetta ufficiale delle Comunit% europee C 337 E/19 EXAMPLE OF AN APPROVAL MARK FOR AN AIRBAG MODULE FOR A REPLACEMENT AIRBAG SYSTEM Annex 4 a = 5 mm min The airbag module bearing the above approval mark is a category A airbag module approved in France (E2) under the number 002439. The first two digits of the approval number indicate that the approval was granted in accordance with the requirements of the Regulation in its original form. Note: The approval number and additional symbol(s) must be placed close to the circle and either above or below the FEG or to the left or right of that letter. The digits of the approval number must be on the same side of the FEG and oriented in the same direction. The additional symbol(s) must be diametrically opposite the approval number. The use of Roman numerals as approval numbers should be avoided so as to prevent any confusion with the other symbols. C 337 E/20 IT Gazzetta ufficiale delle Comunit% europee 28. 11. 2000 EXAMPLE OF AN APPROVAL MARK FOR A REPLACEMENT STEERING WHEEL EQUIPPED WITH AN AIRBAG MODULE OF AN APPROVED TYPE Annex 5 a = 5 mm min The replacement steering wheel bearing the above approval mark is a steering wheel with an airbag module of category A and approved in France (E2) under the number 002439. The first two digits of the approval number indicate that the approval was granted in accordance with the requirements of the Regulation in its original form. Note: The approval number and additional symbol(s) must be placed close to the circle and either above or below the FEG or to the left or right of that letter. The digits of the approval number must be on the same side of the FEG and oriented in the same direction. The additional symbol(s) must be diametrically opposite the approval number. The use of Roman numerals as approval numbers should be avoided so as to prevent any confusion with the other symbols. 28. 11. 2000 IT Gazzetta ufficiale delle Comunit% europee C 337 E/21 EXAMPLE OF AN APPROVAL MARK FOR A REPLACEMENT AIRBAG SYSTEM OTHER THAN THAT INSTALLED IN A STEERING WHEEL Annex 6 a = 8 mm min The replacement airbag system bearing the above approval mark is a category B airbag system approved in France (E2) under the number 002439. The first two digits of the approval number indicate that the approval was granted in accordance with the requirements of the Regulation in its original form. Note: The approval number and additional symbol(s) must be placed close to the circle and either above or below the FEG or to the left or right of that letter. The digits of the approval number must be on the same side of the FEG and oriented in the same direction. The additional symbol(s) must be diametrically opposite the approval number. The use of Roman numerals as approval numbers should be avoided so as to prevent any confusion with the other symbols. C 337 E/22 IT Gazzetta ufficiale delle Comunit% europee 28. 11. 2000 Annex 7 FATIGUE TEST DEVICE Example of a fatigue test device 28. 11. 2000 IT Gazzetta ufficiale delle Comunit% europee C 337 E/23 PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING THE 3H4 POINT AND THE ACTUAL TORSO ANGLE FOR SEATING POSITIONS IN MOTOR VEHICLES Annex 8 1. 2. 2. 1. 2. 1. 1. 2. 1. 2. 2. 2. 2. 3. 2. 4. 2. 5. 2. 6. 2. 7. 2. 8. 2. 9. 2. 10. 2. 11. 3. 3. 1. 3. 1. 1. 3. 1. 2. 3. 1. 3. 3. 2. 3. 2. 1. 3. 2. 2. PURPOSE The procedure described in this annex is used to establish the FHG point location and the actual torso angle for one or several seating positions in a motor vehicle and to verify the relationship of measured data to design specifications given by the vehicle manu- facturer (1). DEFINITIONS For the purposes of this annex: FReference dataG means one or several of the following characteristics of a seating position: the FHG point and the FRG point and their relationship, the actual torso angle and the design torso angle and their relationship. FThree-dimensional RHS point machineG (3-D H machine) means the device used for the determination of FHG points and actual torso angles. This device is described in appendix 1 to this annex; F RHS pointG means the pivot centre of the torso and the thigh of the 3-D H machine installed in the vehicle seat in accordance with paragraph 4 below. The FHG point is located in the centre of the centreline of the device which is between the FHG point sight buttons on either side of the 3-D H machine. The FHG point corresponds theoretically to the FRG point (for tolerances see paragraph 3. 2. 2 below). Once determined in accordance with the procedure described in paragraph 4, the FHG point is considered fixed in relation to the seat-cushion structure and to move with it when the seat is adjusted; F RRS pointG or Fseating reference pointG means a design point defined by the vehicle manufacturer for each seating position and established with respect to the three-dimensional reference system; FTorso-lineG means the centreline of the probe of the 3-D H machine with the probe in the fully rearward position; FActual torso angleG means the angle measured between a vertical line through the FHG point and the torso line using the back angle quadrant on the 3-D H machine. The actual torso angle corresponds theoretically to the design torso angle (for tolerances see paragraph 3. 2. 2 below): FDesign torso angleG means the angle measures between a vertical line through the FRG point and the torso line in a position which corresponds to the design position of the seat-back established by the vehicle manufacturer; FCentreplane of occupantG (C/LO) means the median plane of the 3-D H machine positioned in each designated seating position; it is represented by the co-ordinate of the FHG point on the FYG axis. For individual seats, the centreplane of the seat coincides with the centreplane of the occupant. For other seats, the centreplane of the occupant is specified by the manufacturer; FThree-dimensional reference systemG means a system as described in appendix 2 to this annex; FFiducial marksG are physical points (holes, surfaces, marks or indentations) on the vehicle body as defined by the manufacturer; FVehicle measuring attitudeG means the position of the vehicle as defined by the co-ordinates of fiducial marks in the three-dimensional reference system. REQUIREMENTS Data presentation For each seating position where reference data are required in order to demonstrate compliance with the provisions of the present Regulation, all or an appropriate selection of the following data shall be presented in the form indicated in appendix 3 to this annex: the co-ordinates of the FRG point relative to the three-dimensional reference system; the design torso angle; all indications necessary to adjust the seat (if it is adjustable) to the measuring position set out in paragraph 4. 3 below. Relationship between measured data and design specifications The co-ordinates of the FHG point and the value of the actual torso angle obtained by the procedure set out in paragraph 4. below shall be compared, respectively, with the co-ordinates of the FRG point and the value of the design torso angle indicated by the vehicle manufacturer. The relative positions of the FRG point and the FHG point and the relationship between the design torso angle and the actual torso angle shall be considered satisfactory for the seating position in question if the FHG point, as defined by its co-ordinates, lies within a square of 50 mm side length with horizontal and vertical sides whose diagonals intersect at the FRG point, and if the actual torso angle is within 5N of the design torso angle. ___________ (1) In any seating position other than front seats where the FHG point cannot be determined using the FThree-dimensional FHG point machineG or procedures, the FRG point indicated by the manufacturer may be taken as a reference at the discretion of the competent authority. C 337 E/24 IT Gazzetta ufficiale delle Comunit% europee 28. 11. 2000 3. 2. 3. 3. 2. 4. 3. 2. 5. 4. 4. 1. 4. 2. 4. 3. 4. 4. 4. 5. 4. 6. 4. 7. 4. 7. 1. 4. 7. 1. 1. If these conditions are met, the FRG point and the design torso angle, shall be used to demonstrate compliance with the provisions of this Regulation. If the FHG point or the actual torso angle does not satisfy the requirements of paragraph 3. 2. 2 above, the FHG point and the actual torso angle shall be determined twice more (three times in all). If the results of two of these three operations satisfy the requirements, the conditions of paragraph 3. 2. 3 above shall apply. If the results of at least two of the three operations described in paragraph 3. 2. 4 above do not satisfy the requirements of paragraph 3. 2. 2 above, or if the verification cannot take place because the vehicle manufacturer has failed to supply information regarding the position of the FRG point or regarding the design torso angle, the centroid of the three measured points or the average of the three measured angles shall be used and be regarded as applicable in all cases where the FRG point or the design torso angle is referred to in this Regulation. PROCEDURE FOR FHG POINT AND ACTUAL TORSO ANGLE DETERMINATION The vehicle shall be preconditioned at the manufacturer’s discretion, at a temperature of 20 – 10 NC to ensure that the seat material reached room temperature. If the seat to be checked has never been sat upon, a 70 to 80 kg person or device shall sit on the seat twice for one minute to flex the cushion and back. At the manufacturer’s request, all seat assemblies shall remain unloaded for a minimum period of 30 min prior to installation of the 3-D H machine. The vehicle shall be at the measuring attitude defined in paragraph 2. 11 above. The seat, if it is adjustable, shall be adjusted first to the rearmost normal driving or riding position, as indicated by the vehicle manufacturer, taking into consideration only the longitudinal adjustment of the seat, excluding seat travel used for purposes other than normal driving or riding positions. Where other modes of seat adjustment exist (vertical, angular, seat-back, etc. ) these will then be adjusted to the position specified by the vehicle manufacturer. For suspension seats, the vertical position shall be rigidly fixed corresponding to a normal driving position as specified by the manufacturer. The area of the seating position contacted by the 3-D H machine shall be covered by a muslin cotton, of sufficient size and appropriate texture, described as a plain cotton fabric having 18,9 threads per cm2 and weighing 0,228 kg/m2 or knitted or non-woven fabric having equivalent characteristics. If the test is run on a seat outside the vehicle, the floor on which the seat is placed shall have the same essential characteristics (1) as the floor of the vehicle in which the seat is intended to be used. Place the seat and back assembly of the 3-D H machine so that the centreplane of the occupant (C/LO) coincides with the centreplane of the 3-D H machine. At the manufacturer’s request, the 3-D H machine may be moved inboard with respect to the C/LO if the 3-D H machine is located so far outboard that the seat edge will not permit levelling of the 3-D H machine. Attach the foot and lower leg assemblies to the seat pan assembly, either individually or by using the T-bar and lower leg assembly. A line through the FHG point sight buttons shall be parallel to the ground and perpendicular to the longitudinal centreplane of the seat. Adjust the feet and leg positions of the 3-D H machine as follows: Designated seating position: driver and outside front passenger Both feet and leg assemblies shall be moved forward in such a way that the feet take up natural positions on the floor, between the operating pedals if necessary. Where possible the left foot shall be located approximately the same distance to the left of the centreplane of the 3-D H machine as the right foot is to the right. The spirit level verifying the transverse orientation of the 3-D H machine is brought to the horizontal by readjustment of the seat pan if necessary, or by adjusting the leg and foot assemblies towards the rear. The line passing through the FHG point sight buttons shall be maintained perpendicular to the longitudinal centreplane of the seat. 4. 7. 1. 2. If the left leg cannot be kept parallel to the right leg and the left foot cannot be supported by the structure, move the left foot until it is supported. The alignment of the sight buttons shall be maintained. 4. 7. 2. Designated seating position: outboard rear For rear seats or auxiliary seats, the legs are located as specified by the manufacturer. If the feet then rest on parts of the floor which are at different levels, the foot which first comes into contact with the front seat shall serve as a reference and the other foot shall be so arranged that the spirit level giving the transverse orientation of the seat of the device indicates the horizontal. 4. 7. 3. Other designated seating positions: 4. 8. 4. 9. 4. 9. 1. The general procedure indicated in paragraph 4. 7. 1 above shall be followed except that the feet shall be placed as specified by the vehicle manufacturer. Apply lower leg and thigh weights and level the 3-D H machine. Tilt the back pan forward against the forward stop and draw the 3-D H machine away from the seat-back using the T-bar. Reposition the 3-D H machine on the seat by one of the following methods: If the 3-D H machine tends to slide rearward, use the following procedure. Allow the 3-D H machine to slide rearward until a forward horizontal restraining load on the T-bar is no longer required i. e. until the seat pan contacts the seat-back. If necessary, reposition the lower leg. ___________ (1) Tilt angle, height difference with a seat mounting, surface texture, etc. 28. 11. 2000 IT Gazzetta ufficiale delle Comunit% europee C 337 E/25 4. 9. 2. 4. 10. 4. 11. 4. 12. If the 3-D H machine does not tend to slide rearward, use the following procedure. Slide the 3-D H machine rearwards by applying a horizontal rearward load to the T-bar until the seat pan contacts the seat-back (see figure 2 of appendix 1 to this annex). Apply a 100 – 10 N load to the back and pan assembly of the 3-D H machine at the intersection of the hip angle quadrant and the T-bar housing. The direction of load application shall be maintained along a line passing by the above intersection to a point just above the thigh bar housing (see figure 2 of appendix 1 to this annex). Then carefully return the back pan to the seat-back. Care must be exercised throughout the remainder of the procedure to prevent the 3-D H machine from sliding forward. Install the right and left buttock weights and then, alternately, the eight torso weights. Maintain the 3-D H machine level. Tilt the back pan forward to release the tension on the seat-back. Rock the 3-D H machine from side to side through a 10N arc (5N to each side of the vertical centreplane) for three complete cycles to release any accumulated friction between the 3-D H machine and the seat. During the rocking action, the T-bar of the 3-D H machine may tend to diverge from the specified horizontal and vertical alignment. The T-bar must therefore be restrained by applying an appropriate lateral load during the rocking motions. Care shall be exercised in holding the T-bar and rocking the 3-D H machine to ensure that no inadvertent exterior loads are applied in a vertical or fore and aft direction. The feet of the 3-D H machine are not to be restrained or held during this step. If the feet change position, they should be allowed to remain in that attitude for the moment. Carefully return the back pan to the seat-back and check the two spirits levels for zero position. If any movement of the feet has occurred during the rocking operation of the 3-D H machine, they must be repositioned as follows: Alternately, lift each foot off the floor the minimum necessary amount until no additional foot movement is obtained. During this lifting, the feet are to be free to rotate; and no forward or lateral loads are to be applied. When each foot is placed back in the down position, the heel is to be in contact with the structure designed for this. Check the lateral spirit level for zero position; if necessary, apply a lateral load to the top of the back pan sufficient to level the 3-D H machine’s seat pan on the seat. 4. 13. Holding the T-bar to prevent the 3-D H machine from sliding forward on the seat cushion, proceed as follows: (a) return the back pan to the seat-back; (b) alternately apply and release a horizontal rearward load, not to exceed 25 N, to the back angle bar at a height approximately at the centre of the torso weights until the hip angle quadrant indicates that a stable position has been reached after load release. Care shall be exercised to ensure that no exterior downward or lateral loads are applied to the 3-D H machine. If another level adjustment of the 3-D H machine is necessary, rotate the back pan forward, re-level, and repeat the procedure from paragraph 4. 12. Take all measurements: The co-ordinates of the FHG point are measured with respect to the three-dimensional reference system. The actual torso angle is read at the back angle quadrant of the 3-D H machine with the probe in its fully rearward position. If a re-run of the installation of the 3-D H machine is desired, the seat assembly should remain unloaded for a minimum period of 30 min prior to the re-run. The 3-D H machine should not be left loaded on the seat assembly longer than the time required to perform the test. If the seats in the same row can be regarded as similar (bench seat, identical seats, etc. ) only one FHG point and one Factual torso angleG shall be determined for each row of seats, the 3-D H machine described in appendix 1 to this annex being seated in a place regarded as representative for the row. This place shall be: in the case of the front row, the driver’s seat; in the case of the rear row or rows, an outer seat. 4. 14. 4. 14. 1. 4. 14. 2. 4. 15. 4. 16. 4. 16. 1. 4. 16. 2. C 337 E/26 IT Gazzetta ufficiale delle Comunit% europee 28. 11. 2000 Annex 8 Appendix 1 DESCRIPTION OF THE THREE-DIMENSIONAL 3H4 POINT MACHINE (1) (3-D H machine) 1. Back and seat pans The back and seat pans are constructed of reinforced plastic and metal; they simulate the human torso and thigh and are mechanically hinged at the FHG point. A quadrant is fastened to the probe hinged at the FHG point to measure the actual torso angle. An adjustable thigh bar, attached to the seat pan, establishes the thigh centreline and serves as a baseline for the hip angle quadrant. 2. Body and leg elements Lower leg segments are connected to the seat pan assembly at the T-bar joining the knees, which is a lateral extension of the adjustable thigh bar. Quadrants are incorporated in the lower leg segments to measure knee angles. Shoe and foot assemblies are calibrated to measure the foot angle. Two spirit levels orient the device in space. Body element weights are placed at the corresponding centres of gravity to provide seat penetration equivalent to a 76 kg male. All joints of the 3-D H machine should be checked for free movement without encountering noticeable friction. (OFFSET) Figure 1 L 3-D H machine elements designation (OFFSET) Figure 2 L Dimensions of the 3-D H machine elements and locad distribution ___________ (1) For details of the construction of the 3-D H machine refer to Society of Automobile Engineers (SAE), 400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, Pennsylvania 15096, United States of America. The machine corresponds to that described in ISO Standard 6549-1980. 28. 11. 2000 IT Gazzetta ufficiale delle Comunit% europee C 337 E/27 Annex 8 Appendix 2 THREE-DIMENSIONAL REFERENCE SYSTEM 1. The three-dimensional reference system is defined by three orthogonal planes established by the vehicle manufacturer (see figure) (1). 2. The vehicle measuring attitude is established by positioning the vehicle on the supporting surface such that the co-ordinates of the fiducial marks correspond to the values indicated by the manufacturer. 3. The co-ordinates of the FRG point and the FHG point are established in relation to the fiducial marks defined by the vehicle manufacturer. (OFFSET) Figure L Three-dimensional reference system ___________ (1) The reference system corresponds to ISO standard 4130, 1978. C 337 E/28 IT Gazzetta ufficiale delle Comunit% europee 28. 11. 2000 Annex 8 Appendix 3 REFERENCE DATA CONCERNING SEATING POSITIONS 1. Coding of reference data Reference data are listed consecutively for each seating position. Seating positions are identified by a two-digit code. The first digit is an Arabic numeral and designates the row of seats, counting from the front to the rear of the vehicle. The second digit is a capital letter which designates the location of the seating position in a row, as viewed in the direction of forward motion of the vehicle; the following letters shall be used: L = left C = centre R = right 2. Description of vehicle measuring attitude 2. 1. Co-ordinates of fiducial marks X. Y. Z. 3. List of reference data 3. 1. Seating position:. 3. 1. 1. Co-ordinates of FRG point X. Y. Z. 3. 1. 2. Design torso angle:. 3. 1. 3. Specifications for seat adjustment (1) horizontal:. vertical:. angular:. torso angle:. Note: List reference data for further seating positions under 3. 2, 3. 3, etc. ___________ (1) Strike out what does not apply


title: SCHRIFTLICHE ANFRAGE E-0112/00 von Camilo Nogueira Román (Verts/ALE) an die Kommission. Umleitung einer Hochspannungsleitung in der Ortschaft Merza (Galicien).

eurovoc_concepts:
European Regional Development Fund
Galicia
electricity supply
electromagnetic interference
environmental impact
impact study
non-ionising radiation

formats: html pdf print

text: C 225 E/220 Amtsblatt der Europ(cid:228)ischen Gemeinschaften DE 8. 8. 2000 (2000/C 225 E/252) SCHRIFTLICHE ANFRAGE E-0112/00 von Camilo Nogueira RomÆn (Verts/ALE) an die Kommission (27. Januar 2000) Betrifft: Umleitung einer Hochspannungsleitung in der Ortschaft Merza (Galicien) Eine Hochspannungsleitung von 400 kV zwischen Meson do Vento in Galicien und der Ortschaft Lindoso an der portugiesischen Grenze, die Teil eines operationellen Programms f(cid:252)r Galicien im Zeitraum 1990- 1993 war und mit Mitteln des EFRE finanziert wurde, wurde durch Betreiben des (cid:246)ffentlichen Unterneh- mens Rede ElØctrica de Espanha S. A. und durch Beschlu(cid:223) der Regierung von Galicien von der von der Kommission gebilligten Strecke verlegt, so da(cid:223) sie jetzt entgegen dem gebilligten Vorhaben die Ortschaft Merza, die 800 Einwohner umfa(cid:223)t, durchquert. Der Beschlu(cid:223) der galicischen Regierung aus dem Jahr 1996 stellt auch einen Versto(cid:223) gegen die Richtlinie der Union (cid:252)ber die Bek(cid:228)mpfung der sch(cid:228)dlichen Aus- wirkungen von nichtionisierenden Strahlungen dar, die f(cid:252)r diesen Fall Korridore empfiehlt, in denen keine st(cid:228)ndige T(cid:228)tigkeit stattfindet und in denen sich kein Wohngebiet befindet und welche die Verpflichtung beinhaltet, vorherige Umweltvertr(cid:228)glichkeitspr(cid:252)fungen durchzuf(cid:252)hren und auf jeden Fall das Vorhanden- sein von Entsch(cid:228)digungs- und Enteignungsregelungen zu gew(cid:228)hrleisten. In der Ortschaft Merza wird au(cid:223)erdem eine Ma(cid:223)nahme des Programms Leader durchgef(cid:252)hrt, was durch das Vorhandensein der nicht genehmigten Hochspannungsleitung betr(cid:228)chtlich beeintr(cid:228)chtigt wird. Trotz zahlreicher Demarchen haben weder die galicischen Beh(cid:246)rden noch die Beh(cid:246)rden des spanischen Staates die notwendigen Ma(cid:223)nahmen getroffen, um hier Abhilfe zu schaffen. Daher wird die Kommission gefragt, welche Ma(cid:223)nahmen sie schlie(cid:223)lich durchf(cid:252)hren wird, um allen in Merza gegebenen Verst(cid:246)(cid:223)en gegen EU-Vorschriften ein Ende zu setzen, so da(cid:223) auch den Belangen der Bewohner dieser Ortschaft geb(cid:252)hrend Rechnung getragen wird. Antwort von Herrn Barnier in Namen der Kommission (2. M(cid:228)rz 2000) Die Kommission holt gegenw(cid:228)rtig die zur Beantwortung der Frage erforderlichen Informationen ein. Sie wird das Ergebnis ihrer Nachforschungen unverz(cid:252)glich mitteilen. (2000/C 225 E/253) SCHRIFTLICHE ANFRAGE P-0116/00 von Karl von Wogau (PPE-DE) an die Kommission (18. Januar 2000) Betrifft: Schadensersatzanspr(cid:252)che von Unternehmen, die von LKW-Blockaden betroffen sind Ist der Kommission bekannt, da(cid:223) durch Streiks in einem Mitgliedsland der Europ(cid:228)ischen Union Unter- nehmen anderer Mitgliedsl(cid:228)nder in ihren Exportm(cid:246)glichkeiten eingeschr(cid:228)nkt werden, was zu wirtschaft- lichen Sch(cid:228)den f(cid:252)hren kann? Welche M(cid:246)glichkeiten gibt es f(cid:252)r die betroffenen Unternehmen, ihren Schaden geltend zu machen, und bei wem? Im vorliegenden Fall arbeitet ein S(cid:228)gewerk in Deutschland regelm(cid:228)(cid:223)ig an der Kapazit(cid:228)tsgrenze. Durch die j(cid:252)ngste LKW-Blockade zwischen Deutschland und Frankreich wurde der Export des Unternehmens nach Frankreich verhindert. Das f(cid:252)hrte dazu, da(cid:223) das Unternehmen die Produktion reduzieren mu(cid:223)te, weil die LKW(cid:146)s des Unternehmens beladen an der Grenze standen. Die G(cid:252)ter aus der laufenden Produktion konnten nicht verladen werden. Weitere Transport- und Lagerkapazit(cid:228)ten waren ersch(cid:246)pft. Die Ausf(cid:228)lle k(cid:246)nnen nicht nachgeholt werden, weil das Unternehmen an der Kapazit(cid:228)tsgrenze arbeitet. Antwort von Herrn Bolkestein im Namen der Kommission (16. Februar 2000) Der Herr Abgeordnete hat die Kommission auf die schweren wirtschaftlichen Folgen der franz(cid:246)sischen LKW-Blockade vom 9. -12. Januar 2000 f(cid:252)r die europ(cid:228)ischen Unternehmen aufmerksam gemacht


title: Kommissionens forordning (EF) nr. 200/2000 af 27. januar 2000 om fastsættelse af maksimumsrestitutionen ved udførsel af rug inden for rammerne af den i forordning (EF) nr. 1758/1999 omhandlede licitation

eurovoc_concepts:
award of contract
export refund
rye

formats: pdf print

text: 28. 1. 2000 DA De Europæiske Fællesskabers Tidende L 23/37 KOMMISSIONENS FORORDNING (EF) Nr. 200/2000 af 27. januar 2000 om fastsættelse af maksimumsrestitutionen ved udførsel af rug inden for rammerne af den i forordning (EF) nr. 1758/1999 omhandlede licitation KOMMISSIONEN FOR DE EUROPÆISKE FÆLLESSKABER HAR — under henvisning til traktaten om oprettelse af Det Europæiske Fællesskab, under henvisning til Rådets forordning (EØF) nr. 1766/92 af juni 1992 om den fælles markedsordning for korn (1), 30. senest ændret ved forordning (EF) nr. 1253/1999 (2), under henvisning til Kommissionens forordning (EF) nr. 1501/ 95 af 29. juni 1995 om visse gennemførelsesbestemmelser til Rådets forordning (EØF) nr. 1766/92 for så vidt angår ydelse af eksportrestitutioner for korn samt de foranstaltninger, der skal træffes inden for kornsektoren i tilfælde af markedsforstyr- relser (3), senest ændret ved forordning (EF) nr. 2513/98 (4), særlig artikel 7, og ud fra følgende betragtninger: (1) (2) En licitation over udførsel af Kommissionens forordning (EF) nr. 1758/1999 (5); restitutionen og/eller afgiften ved rug til alle tredjelande blev åbnet ved i artikel 7 i forordning (EF) nr. 1501/95 er det fastsat, at Kommissionen på grundlag af de meddelte bud efter proceduren i artikel 23 i forordning (EØF) nr. 1766/92 kan beslutte at fastsætte en maksimumseksportrestitu- tion under hensyntagen til kriterierne i artikel 1 i forord- ning (EF) nr. 1501/95; i dette tilfælde gives der tilslag til den eller de bydende, hvis bud er lig med eller lavere end maksimumsrestitutionen, og til de bydende, hvis bud omfatter en eksportafgift; (3) (4) anvendelse af ovennævnte kriterier på den nuværende markedssituation for den pågældende kornart medfører, i at maksimumseksportrestitutionen fastsættes til det artikel 1 nævnte beløb; de i denne forordning fastsatte foranstaltninger er i over- ensstemmelse med udtalelse fra Forvaltningskomitéen for Korn — UDSTEDT FØLGENDE FORORDNING: Artikel 1 For bud, der meddeles fra den 21. indtil den 27. januar 2000, inden for rammerne af den i forordning (EF) nr. 1758/1999 omhandlede licitation, fastsættes maksimumseksportrestituti- onen for rug til 66,95 EUR/t. Denne forordning træder i kraft den 28. januar 2000. Artikel 2 Denne medlemsstat. forordning er bindende i alle enkeltheder og gælder umiddelbart i hver Udfærdiget i Bruxelles, den 27. januar 2000. På Kommissionens vegne Franz FISCHLER Medlem af Kommissionen (1) EFT L 181 af 1. 7. 1992, s. 21. (2) EFT L 160 af 26. 6. 1999, s. 18. (3) EFT L 147 af 30. 6. 1995, s. 7. (4) EFT L 313 af 21. 11. 1998, s. 16. (5) EFT L 210 af 10. 8. 1999, s. 3


title: SKRIFTLIG FORESPØRGSEL E-0123/00 af Alexandros Alavanos (GUE/NGL) til Kommissionen. Computer-recycling.

eurovoc_concepts:
computer
computer systems
cooperation in the field of education
cooperation policy
information technology
information technology user
waste recycling

text: 21. 11. 2000 DA De Europ(cid:230)iske F(cid:230)llesskabers Tidende C 330 E/87 Svar afgivet p(cid:229) Kommissionens vegne af Loyola de Palacio (17. marts 2000) Kommissionen noterer sig, at forslaget til ministeriel bekendtgłrelse om forbud mod natflyvning p(cid:229) Zaventem lufthavn aldrig er blevet offentliggjort i »Moniteur Belge« og blev trukket tilbage 12. januar 2000, som angivet af det (cid:230)rede medlem. Eftersom den belgiske lovgivning om forbud mod natflyvning p(cid:229) Zaventem er blevet trukket tilbage, inden den tr(cid:229)dte i kraft, har spłrgsm(cid:229)let ikke l(cid:230)ngere nogen relevans. Kommissionen forst(cid:229)r, at de belgiske myndigheder nu i stedet er ved at forberede et omfattende s(cid:230)t regler til imłdeg(cid:229)else af stłjproblemerne om natten i Zaventem-omr(cid:229)det. flyoperationer i Kommissionen har i sinde at lufthavnene ved at opstille rammer herfor og fastl(cid:230)gge regler for god praksis, jf. dens nylige meddelelse om lufttransport og miljł (1). tage fat om problemerne omkring begr(cid:230)nsningen af (1) KOM(1999) 640 endelig udg. (2000/C 330 E/096) SKRIFTLIG FORESP(cid:216)RGSEL E-0123/00 af Alexandros Alavanos (GUE/NGL) til Kommissionen (27. januar 2000) Om: Computer-recycling I takt med den teknologiske udvikling fornyer mange industrilande, selskaber, universiteter og endog enkelte borgere ofte deres personlige computere (pc(cid:146)er), fordi de bliver uanvendelige i forhold til brugernes nye, specialiserede behov, samtidig med at der skabes en ny generation af »elektroniske analfabeter«, alts(cid:229) befolkninger der ville kunne udnytte dette udstyr. P(cid:229) et nyligt Middelhavs-Balkan-symposium under »mediterra« i Athen, som afholdtes med stłtte fra Europar(cid:229)det og kulturministeriet, blev der fremsat forslag om at skabe et system for recycling af gamle computere med det form(cid:229)l at słrge for indsamling, vurdering og forbedring af disse computere, hvorefter de kunne afs(cid:230)ttes til lande, som havde brug for dem, idet man samtidig ydede den nłdvendige uddannelsesm(cid:230)ssige og tekniske bistand. P(cid:229) baggrund af at det er i EU(cid:146)s interesse som et led i informationssamfundet at udbrede informationer og teknologi til s(cid:229) mange befolkningsgrupper som muligt, bedes Kommissionen besvare fłlgende: 1. Er Kommissionen enig i ovenn(cid:230)vnte forslag? 2. Gennem hvilke EU-programmer ville der kunne ydes stłtte til s(cid:229)danne bestr(cid:230)belser? 3. Hvilke juridiske problemer ville der kunne opst(cid:229) i forbindelse med gratis udlevering af disse computere og is(cid:230)r programmerne? 4. Kan Kommissionen oplyse, hvorvidt der głres en lignende indsats i andre medlemsstater? Svar afgivet p(cid:229) Kommissionens vegne af Romano Prodi (7. april 2000) 1. og 2. Kommissionen er enig i, at genbrug af gamle computere er interessant ud fra b(cid:229)de en łkonomisk og miljłm(cid:230)ssig synsvinkel. Den g(cid:229)r ind for at fremme informationsteknologien i udviklings- landene, og de ikke-statlige organisationer (NGO) har mulighed for at lade genbrug af computere indg(cid:229) i samfinansierede projekter. C 330 E/88 De Europ(cid:230)iske F(cid:230)llesskabers Tidende DA 21. 11. 2000 P(cid:229) grundlag af et offentlig udbud har Kommissionen undertegnet en kontrakt med en NGO om fjernelse af dens egne gamle computere. Den p(cid:229)g(cid:230)ldende NGO kan derefter genbruge disse computere inden for og uden for F(cid:230)llesskabet i forbindelse med dens aktiviteter. P(cid:229) beg(cid:230)ring fra den p(cid:229)g(cid:230)ldende NGO sam- arbejder Kommissionen med denne om forberedelse af computerne til skoler og foreninger i samfundet og omkring projekter i tredjelande. 3. og 4. Kommissionen r(cid:229)der ikke over de łnskede oplysninger. (2000/C 330 E/097) SKRIFTLIG FORESP(cid:216)RGSEL P-0131/00 af Theodorus Bouwman (Verts/ALE) til Kommissionen Om: Anvendelse af chauffłrer fra »tredjelande« (18. januar 2000) I det belgisk/nederlandske Nieuwsblad Transport (NT) af 4. januar 2000 er det udfłrligt beskrevet, hvordan den ulovlige anvendelse af chauffłrer fra lande uden for EU (cid:129) navnlig fra (cid:216)steuropa (cid:129) i EU stiger st(cid:230)rkt. »Ulovlig« i den forstand, at arbejdstilladelserne og/eller arbejdsforholdene mangler. Dette fłrer til en utilladelig konkurrencefordrejning og omg(cid:229)else af kollektive overenskomster. Har Kommissionen kendskab til dette f(cid:230)nomen, og hvad er i bekr(cid:230)ftende fald omfanget heraf? Kan 1. Kommissionen give en oversigt? 2. Store virksomheder som Willy Betz bruger en model, hvor der kun er en minimal chance for at blive opdaget. De lader f. eks. łsteurop(cid:230)iske chauffłrer kłre i alle EU-medlemsstater undtagen i den medlems- stat, hvor lastbilen er indregistreret. Det kontrolleres jo kun i dette land, om chauffłren er i besiddelse af en arbejdstilladelse. Har Kommissionen kendskab til denne og andre modeller, og hvad foretager Kommis- sionen sig i bekr(cid:230)ftende fald for at udbrede og harmonisere de n(cid:230)vnte kontroller? Kan Kommissionen give en oversigt over dens aktiviteter p(cid:229) dette omr(cid:229)de med hensyn til drłftelser 3. med medlemsstaterne, forberedelse af foranstaltninger og direktiver? Svar afgivet p(cid:229) Kommissionens vegne af Loyola de Palacio (29. februar 2000) 1. Kommissionen er bekendt med, at der et łget antal chauffłrer fra tredjelande ansat hos vognmands- firmaer i EU. Det er sandsynligt, at deres ans(cid:230)ttelsesforhold i mange tilf(cid:230)lde strider mod de nationale regler i det land, hvor vognmandsfirmaet har hjemsted. Kommissionen er foruroliget over den konkurren- ceforvridende virkning, som denne praksis har p(cid:229) vejtransporten i EU, men r(cid:229)der ikke over oplysninger om problemets omfang. Kommissionen mener, at vanskelighederne med kontrollen af chauffłrernes »lovlige« ans(cid:230)ttelse er et 2. presserende problem inden for den nationale og internationale vejtransportsektor. Kommissionen har faktisk af denne grund allerede skrevet til medlemsstaterne for at łge opm(cid:230)rksomheden p(cid:229) problemet. Kommissionen har for at forst(cid:229) omfanget af problemet med den ofte illegale anvendelse af chauffłrer 3. fra tredjelande, bedt medlemsstaterne om at fremsende en oversigt over de forskellige sociale, arbejds- og transportm(cid:230)ssige regler, de anvender p(cid:229) omr(cid:229)det. Der vil i n(cid:230)r fremtid blive afholdt et młde med regeringseksperter for at undersłge, hvordan problemet kan h(cid:229)ndteres. Erhvervslivet vil ogs(cid:229) blive konsulteret. N(cid:229)r den har f(cid:229)et et overblik over de relevante regler mv. der bestemmer den g(cid:230)ldende praksis og har gennemg(cid:229)et mulige tiltag, vil Kommissionen overveje, hvordan man konkret skal gribe spłrgsm(cid:229)let an. Kommissionen vil vedtage en meddelelse herom i (cid:229)rets lłb


title: SCHRIFTELIJKE VRAAG E-0122/00 van Alexandros Alavanos (GUE/NGL) aan de Commissie. Bescherming van de benaming ouzo in de overeenkomst tussen de EU en Zuid-Afrika.

eurovoc_concepts:
South Africa
designation of origin
industrial counterfeiting
liqueur
spirits
trade agreement (EU)

text: C 374 E/28 Publicatieblad van de Europese Gemeenschappen NL 28. 12. 2000 De Zuid-Afrikaanse regering heeft in februari 2000 een voorstel van de Gemeenschap aangenomen om de benaming (cid:132)ouzo(cid:148) en de andere benamingen voor traditionele gedistilleerde dranken (3) voor de overeen- komstige producten van de Gemeenschap aan het eind van een vijfjarige overgangsperiode te beschermen. Bovendien werd met Zuid-Afrika afgesproken om de formele onderhandelingen over de overeenkomst inzake wijn en gedistilleerde dranken in maart 2000 te hervatten, met het oog op de sluiting ervan tegen 1 juni 2000 en de inwerkingtreding op 1 september van dat jaar. (1) Zie Verordening (EEG) nr. 1576/89 van de Raad van 29 mei 1989 tot vaststelling van de algemene voorschriften betreffende de definitie, de aanduiding en de aanbiedingsvorm van gedistilleerde dranken (PB L 160 van 12. 6. 1989). (2) Zie bijlage X bij Besluit 1999/753/EG van de Raad van 29 juli 1999 betreffende de voorlopige toepassing van de overeenkomst inzake handel, ontwikkeling en samenwerking tussen de Europese Gemeenschap en haar lidstaten, enerzijds, en de Republiek Zuid-Afrika, anderzijds (PB L 311 van 4. 12. 1999). (3) Grappa, Korn, Kornbrand, Pacharan, J(cid:228)gertee. (2000/C 374 E/033) SCHRIFTELIJKE VRAAG E-0122/00 van Alexandros Alavanos (GUE/NGL) aan de Commissie (27 januari 2000) Betreft: Bescherming van de benaming (cid:132)ouzo(cid:148) in de overeenkomst tussen de EU en Zuid-Afrika Op 1 januari 2000 is de nieuwe overeenkomst tussen de EU en Zuid-Afrika in werking getreden. Deze overeenkomst vergemakkelijkt de toegang tot de communautaire markt van Zuid-Afrikaanse producten, onder meer wijnen en alcoholhoudende dranken. Wat de dranken betreft, bepaalt de overeenkomst dat de benamingen (cid:132)port(cid:148) en (cid:132)sherry(cid:148) beschermd zijn, maar zij voorziet niet in een soortgelijke bescherming voor de productie en de distributie van de Italiaanse (cid:132)grappa(cid:148) of van de Griekse (cid:132)ouzo(cid:148), een product met een benaming van oorsprong dat uitsluitend met Griekenland verbonden is. Waarom heeft de Commissie niet vastgelegd dat ook de benamingen van de traditionele Griekse (cid:132)ouzo(cid:148) en van de Italiaanse (cid:132)grappa(cid:148) beschermd zijn? Is zij voornemens dit alsnog te doen? Antwoord van de heer Fischler namens de Commissie (9 maart 2000) De Commissie zou het geachte parlementslid erop willen wijzen dat de Raad in 1989 Verordening (EEG) nr. 1576/89 van de Raad van 29 mei 1989 heeft goedgekeurd tot vaststelling van de algemene voorschriften betreffende de definitie, de aanduiding en de aanbiedingsvorm van gedistilleerde dranken (1) waarin exclusieve bescherming wordt verleend aan bepaalde geografische en traditioneel gehanteerde benamingen voor gedistilleerde dranken die binnen de Gemeenschap in de handel worden gebracht, waaronder (cid:132)Ouzo(cid:148) en (cid:132)Grappa(cid:148). Wat Ouzo betreft kunnen alleen met anijs gedistilleerde dranken die in Griekenland volgens bijzondere specificaties zijn vervaardigd deze benaming dragen. De op 11 oktober 1999 tussen de Gemeenschap en Zuid-Afrika ondertekende overeenkomst inzake handel, ontwikkeling en samenwerking bevat in bijlage X inderdaad alleen specifieke beschermende bepalingen met betrekking tot de benamingen van oorsprong (cid:132)Porto(cid:148) en (cid:132)Sherry(cid:148) zonder andere benamin- gen te vermelden (2). In de bijlage wordt echter wel vermeld dat onderhandelingen zullen worden gevoerd inzake wijnen en gedistilleerde dranken, onder meer om de over een afzonderlijke overeenkomst verbintenissen ten aanzien van Port en Sherry duidelijker te omschrijven. Bij de onderhandelingen over deze overeenkomst, die gelijktijdig met de algemene overeenkomst werden gevoerd, heeft de Commissie er nooit enige twijfel over laten bestaan dat zij vastbesloten is ervoor te zorgen dat de bescherming van de Griekse aanduiding (cid:132)Ouzo(cid:148) evenals de overige traditionele aanduidingen als (cid:132)Grappa(cid:148), integrerend deel zou moeten uitmaken van de overeenkomst. De Zuid-Afrikaanse delegatie kon lange tijd om principiºle redenen niet akkoord gaan met een dergelijke exclusieve bescherming voor traditionele benamingen zodat de overeenkomsten inzake wijn en gedistilleerde dranken met Zuid-Afrika niet binnen de aanvanke- lijk geplande termijn konden worden gesloten. Pas medio februari 2000 kon de Zuid-Afrikaanse regering een voorstel van de Gemeenschap aanvaarden dat ertoe strekte dat Zuid-Afrika zich ertoe verbindt de benaming (cid:132)Ouzo(cid:148) en de andere traditionele benamingen van gedistilleerde dranken (3) voor communautaire producten na een overgangsperiode van vijf jaar te beschermen. De nadere bijzonderheden van deze verbintenis zijn vastgelegd in de specifieke overeenkomst inzake gedistilleerde dranken die v(cid:243)(cid:243)r 1 juni 2000 zou moeten worden gesloten en samen met de overeenkomst inzake wijn op 1 september 2000 in werking zou moeten treden. 28. 12. 2000 NL Publicatieblad van de Europese Gemeenschappen C 374 E/29 Voorts wordt het geachte parlementslid verwezen naar het antwoord op schriftelijke vraag E-121/00 van de heer Souladakis (4) over dit zelfde onderwerp. (1) PB L 160 van 12. 6. 1989. (2) PB L 311 van 4. 12. 1999. (3) Grappa, Korn, Kornbrand, Pacharan, J(cid:228)gertee. (4) Zie blz. 27. (2000/C 374 E/034) SCHRIFTELIJKE VRAAG E-0126/00 van Carmen Cerdeira Morterero (PSE) aan de Commissie Betreft: Vertraging op de luchthaven van Madrid-Barajas (27 januari 2000) De Vereniging van Europese Luchtvaartmaatschappijen, de AEA, heeft onlangs haar gegevens over de werking van de voornaamste Europese luchthavens in het derde trimester van 1999 bekendgemaakt. De conclusies zijn vernietigend voor de luchthaven van Madrid, die in negatieve zin alleen nog voorafgegaan wordt door Barcelona en Milaan-Malpensa. Volgens de gegevens vertrekt meer dan de helft van de vliegtuigen (51,9 %) met vertraging vanaf Barajas en bedraagt de gemiddelde vertraging bij het opstijgen 43 minuten. De situatie bij de aankomst is niet beter, want ze gebeurt in 47,7 % van de gevallen met vertraging, en de gemiddelde wachttijd bedraagt 45 minuten. De studie heeft ook de oorzaken van de vertragingen bekeken, en daaruit blijkt duidelijk de verantwoorde- lijkheid van de luchthaven zelf, want maar 16 % van de vertragingen is het gevolg van vertraging op andere luchthavens, terwijl de verkeersleiding van de luchthaven en het laden en onderhoud van de vliegtuigen op de grond verantwoordelijk tekenen voor 31,5 %. Kortom, uit de gegevens blijkt dat er op Barajas wantoestanden heersen die de luchthaven zelf te verantwoorden heeft. Gezien die gegevens, en de wens van de Europese Commissie om over een eengemaakt Europees luchtruim te kunnen beschikken, die door Europees commissielid de Palacio zelf uitgesproken is: (cid:129) Welke maatregelen kan de Europese Commissie treffen om de toestand op de Europese luchthavens te verbeteren? (cid:129) Bestaat er een of andere initiatief van de Europese Commissie in die zin? Antwoord van mevrouw de Palacio namens de Commissie (20 maart 2000) De Commissie is het ermee eens dat de vertragingen in het luchtverkeer en de congestie in het luchtruim onaanvaardbare proporties hebben aangenomen en acht drastische maatregelen dringend noodzakelijk. De Commissie verzamelt geen statistische gegevens over de vertragingen in de luchthavens. Uit het door de Vereniging van Europese Luchtvaartmaatschappijen (AEA) gepubliceerde verslag over de punctualiteit in het derde kwartaal van 1999 kan echter worden afgeleid dat op vele Europese vliegvelden buitensporige vertragingen optreden. Ten aanzien van de vertragingen die te wijten zijn aan de luchtverkeersleiding, heeft de centrale eenheid van Eurocontrol voor de verkeersstroomregeling gemeld dat er in december problemen waren en dat de vertraging voor alle vluchten in Spanje groter was dan in andere staten zoals bijvoorbeeld Nederland, Frankrijk en Zwitserland. De redenen voor deze vertragingen waren personeelsschaarste en slechte weers- omstandigheden (hoofdzakelijk mist). De situatie is sindsdien aanzienlijk verbeterd. De vertragingen in Madrid zijn in januari met meer dan de helft verminderd ten opzichte van die van december. Dit betekent dat Barajas niet langer behoort tot de vliegvelden met de grootste vertragingen. Met betrekking tot eventuele maatregelen ter verbetering van de situatie op de Europese vliegvelden, heeft de Commissie op 1 december een mededeling goedgekeurd met de titel (cid:132)de schepping van een gemeenschappelijk Europees luchtruim(cid:148). Daarin worden de oorzaken van deze situatie geanalyseerd en aanbevelingen gedaan voor een aantal maatregelen op het niveau van zowel de lidstaten als de Gemeen- schap