CA-6: Paving Emissions Reduction
1 point
Goal
Improve human health by reducing worker exposure to asphalt fumes.
Requirements
Place at least 90% of the hot mix asphalt (HMA) on the project using a paver that is
certified to have met National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
emission guidelines as set forth in Engineering Control Guidelines for Hot Mix Asphalt
Pavers, Part 1: New Highway-Class Pavers (Department of Health and Human Services
(NIOSH) Publication No. 97-105, April 1997 printing).
Documentation
- Copy of the manufacturing certification provided with the paver(s) when
purchased. Page 5 of the NIOSH (1997) document provides an example of the
certification wording.
- Signed statement by a paving contractor representative indicating that the certified
paver(s) referenced in the first document was (were) used on the job and did place
at least 90% of the HMA.
Public commentary on credit CA-6
Change the credit requirements to the following:
Goal
Improve human health by reducing worker exposure to asphalt fumes and/or diesel emissions.
Requirements - Meet 1 of the following:
1. Asphalt pavement:
Place at least 90% of the hot mix asphalt (HMA) on the project using a paver that is certified to have met National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) emission guidelines as set forth in Engineering Control Guidelines for Hot Mix Asphalt Pavers, Part 1: New Highway-Class Pavers (Department of Health and Human Services (NIOSH) Publication No. 97-105, April 1997 printing)and 50% of all on-road and off-road trucks used to deliver and install asphalt must have 2007 model year engines or newer.
2. Concrete Pavement:
50% of all on-road and off-road trucks used to deliver and install concrete must have 2007 model year engines or newer.
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