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Date: 27-Jun-2024 Category: Not Applicable State: Union Government Country: Europe

Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 12/2024 of 2 February 2024 amending Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2024/1558]

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Executive Summary & Key Takeaways

What it means

  • The Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 12/2024 amends Annex II to the EEA Agreement to incorporate Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1426, which lays down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 regarding uniform procedures and technical specifications for the type-approval of the automated driving system (ADS) of fully automated vehicles.

Key Changes

  • Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1426 is incorporated into Annex II of the EEA Agreement after point 52d.
  • A specific adaptation is included for the purpose of the EEA Agreement, stating that in point 5.4. of Part 2 of Annex III, the words “or the EFTA Surveillance Authority as regards manufacturers established in the EFTA States” shall be inserted after the words “the Commission”.
  • The Decision enters into force on 3 February 2024, provided that all notifications under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement have been made, or on the day of the entry into force of Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 49/2022 of 18 March 2022, whichever is later.
  • The text of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1426 in the Icelandic and Norwegian languages will be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union and shall be authentic.

Impact Analysis

Automated Vehicle Manufacturers

  • Manufacturers of fully automated vehicles operating within the EEA must comply with the uniform procedures and technical specifications outlined in Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1426 for type-approval of their automated driving systems (ADS).

Regulatory Bodies (EU Commission and EFTA Surveillance Authority)

  • Action Item: Ensure that the necessary resources and expertise are available to assess and approve ADS systems in accordance with the new regulations.

Consumers

  • Action Item: No direct action required, but awareness campaigns may be beneficial to inform consumers about the new safety standards for automated vehicles.

EEA Member States

  • Action Item: Update national laws and regulations to reflect the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2022/1426 and ensure effective enforcement.

Key Entities Referenced

EEA Joint Committee: The decision-making body responsible for amending the EEA Agreement. Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1426: Lays down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 regarding uniform procedures and technical specifications for the type-approval of the automated driving system (ADS) of fully automated vehicles. Regulation (EU) 2019/2144: Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council regarding type-approval requirements for motor vehicles and their trailers, and systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles, as regards their general safety and the protection of vehicle occupants and vulnerable road users. EFTA Surveillance Authority: The body responsible for monitoring and enforcing compliance with EEA rules in the EFTA states. EEA Agreement: The Agreement on the European Economic Area.
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Official Journal EN of the European Union L series 2024/1558 27.6.2024 DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE No 12/2024 of 2 February 2024 amending Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2024/1558] THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE, Having regard to the Agreement on the European Economic Area (“the EEA Agreement”), and in particular Article 98 thereof, Whereas: (1) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1426 of 5 August 2022laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards uniform procedures and technical specifications for the type-approval of the automated driving system (ADS) of fully automated vehicles(1) is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement. (2) Annex II to the EEA Agreement should therefore be amended accordingly, HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: Article 1 The following is inserted after point 52d (Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/1341) of Chapter I of Annex II to the EEA Agreement: ‘52e. 32022 R 1426: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1426 of 5 August 2022laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards uniform procedures and technical specifications for the type-approval of the automated driving system (ADS) of fully automated vehicles (OJ L 221, 26.8.2022, p. 1). The provisions of the Regulation shall, for the purpose of the EEA Agreement, be read with the following adaptation: Notwithstanding the provisions of Protocol 1 to this Agreement, in point 5.4. of Part 2 of Annex III, the words “or the EFTA Surveillance Authority as regards manufacturers established in the EFTA States” shall be inserted after the words “the Commission”.’ Article 2 The text of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1426 in the Icelandic and Norwegian languages, to be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union, shall be authentic. Article 3 This Decision shall enter into force on 3 February 2024, provided that all the notifications under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement have been made(*), or on the day of the entry into force of Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 49/2022 of 18 March 2022(2), whichever is the later. (1) OJ L 221, 26.8.2022, p. 1. (*) No constitutional requirements indicated. (2) OJ L 182, 7.7.2022, p. 19. ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2024/1558/oj 1/2EN OJ L, 27.6.2024 Article 4 This Decision shall be published in the EEA Section of, and in the EEA Supplement to, the Official Journal of the European Union. Done at Brussels, 2 February 2024. For the EEA Joint Committee The President Nicolas VON LINGEN 2/2 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2024/1558/oj

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