Establishes the reclaimed asphalt pavement pilot program for the purpose of utilization of reclaimed asphalt pavement in the construction or improvement of state and municipal highways or bridges.
Impact
The establishment of this pilot program is expected to significantly impact state laws related to highway construction, particularly in how materials for public infrastructure projects are selected and processed. By promoting the use of RAP, the bill encourages a shift towards more environmentally responsible practices in road construction. Additionally, this bill may lead to long-term cost savings in construction and maintenance by reducing reliance on virgin materials, ultimately benefiting state and municipal budgets.
Summary
Bill S08919 seeks to establish a pilot program focused on the utilization of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) in the construction and improvement of state and municipal highways and bridges in New York. The program aims to incorporate a percentage of reclaimed asphalt into asphalt mixes, which will be mandated in contracts for capital construction projects starting April 1, 2026. The bill mandates that the reclaimed asphalt content in mixes should be between 20% and 100%. This pilot program is intended to not only support the sustainable management of materials but also to explore the potential economic viability of using RAP in large-scale public works projects.
Contention
While S08919 aims to advance sustainable construction practices, potential points of contention could arise regarding the effectiveness of reclaimed materials in terms of performance and safety. Critics may express concerns over the longevity and durability of reclaimed asphalt compared to conventional materials, especially in harsh weather conditions. The requirement for detailed reporting on costs, performance standards, and potential impediments to the use of RAP highlights the bill's cautious approach, yet it opens discussions about the practicality and acceptance of recycled materials in critical infrastructure projects.
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Establishes the reclaimed asphalt pavement pilot program for the purpose of utilization of reclaimed asphalt pavement in the construction or improvement of state and municipal highways or bridges.
Establishes the reclaimed asphalt pavement pilot program for the purpose of utilization of reclaimed asphalt pavement in the construction or improvement of state and municipal highways or bridges.
Establishes State purchasing preference for pervious pavement material; provides CBT tax credit to certain taxpayers that purchase pervious pavement material for municipal, county, or State construction or improvement projects.
Certain proof required before some types of asphalt can be legally sold, business entities that perform commercial or retail paving with hot mix or warm mix asphalt required to register as construction contractors, and civil and criminal penalties established.
Relates to prevailing wage for those involved in hauling of concrete and asphalt in the counties of Nassau, Putnam, Suffolk, and Westchester, and in the city of New York.
Requires the commissioner of transportation to submit a minimum twenty-year forecast period, assessing the long-range needs during such period on the pavement and bridge conditions of the state and local highways and bridges under the jurisdiction of such commissioner.
Relates to prevailing wage for those involved in hauling of concrete and asphalt in the counties of Nassau, Putnam, Suffolk, and Westchester, and in the city of New York.
Establishes State purchasing preference for pervious pavement material; provides CBT tax credit to certain taxpayers that purchase pervious pavement material for municipal, county, or State construction or improvement projects.