The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is continuing with the development stage of implementing the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Every Day Counts-7 (EDC- 7) Initiative: EPDs for Sustainable Project Delivery. EPDs communicate the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of construction materials in a transparent and standardized manner. Effective for JMF year 2025, EPDs will be required for approval of any JMF. PAPA partnered with PennDOT to deliver a webinar held on October 31^st to discuss the new EPD requirement. PennDOT hosted the webinar and walked through the steps to enter the required information into eCAMMS. PAPA members, Lindy Paving and Allan Myers, provided a presentation and answered questions. The recording of the webinar can be accessed below, and the presentations and Q&A can be accessed here.

EPD for Asphalt Mixtures - PRESENTATION

EDP for Asphalt Mixture-VIDEO

PFAS "Forever Chemicals" Can be Reduced in Highway Construction and Maintenance Projects

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of more than 6,000 contaminants of emerging concern that can harm both ecosystems and human health. These anthropogenic compounds contain carbon–fluorine bonds that make them stable and persistent in the environment, earning them the nickname “forever chemicals.”

Practices to Identify and Mitigate PFAS Impacts on Highway Construction Projects and Maintenance Operations (NCHRP Synthesis 630), released this past week from TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program, documents current state departments of transportation practices for identifying locations of potential PFAS contamination and mitigating the impacts of PFAS related to highway construction and maintenance operations. The study considers PFAS impact and mitigation efforts in all phases of highway project development (planning, design, right-of-way acquisition), construction, and maintenance.

TRB has a wealth of resources for untangling the issues behind environmental health.

National Asphalt Pavement Association - Your reference document for Decarbonization.  Download your copy today!

Industry, pavement owners, and other stakeholders are developing ambitious goals to significantly reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Efforts to achieve these climate related goals will affect all aspects of the U.S. economy, including a new focus on reducing the embodied carbon emissions associated with constructing and maintaining America’s pavements and other infrastructure assets. Through the Infrastructure, Investment, and Jobs Act (IIJA) of 2021, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022, and other federal programs, unprecedented levels of federal funding will be used to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions throughout the U.S. economy. In the IRA, $4.5 billion is directed towards quantifying and reducing GHG emissions in the construction materials sector.

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MEMBERS.....Don't miss this advertising opportunity.   The 2024-2025 PAPA Membership Directory will be updated, printed, and mailed to all members in July 2024. 

Being a member of PAPA , “The Trusted Voice of the PA Asphalt Pavement Industry” and advertising in the directory, enhances your brand and gets you a leg up promoting your business.  So don’t delay.  Please fill out the information via the Media Link and get your PAPA Directory advertisement spot reserved.  You won't be disappointed.  

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TEE OFF FOR A CAUSE WITH GROFF TRACTOR

We are honored to host the inaugural Groff Tractor Golf Classic in support of Construction Angels, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to providing immediate financial assistance and grief counseling to the families of construction workers who have tragically lost their lives on the job.

Groff Tractor is proud to serve as the Pennsylvania affiliate for Construction Angels, and we are committed to making a meaningful impact in the lives of Pennsylvania families facing unimaginable challenges. As part of this commitment, we are hosting the inaugural Golf Classic as a way to “Tee Off For a Cause” and support a great mission. The Golf Classic will not only be a day of friendly competition and camaraderie but also an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those who need it most. All proceeds from this event will directly benefit Pennsylvania families affected by construction-related fatalities, providing them with the vital support they need during their time of need.

We humbly ask for your support in making this event a success. Your generous donation will not only help us reach our fundraising goals but, more importantly, will provide critical assistance to families in our community who are facing profound loss and hardship.

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The State Asphalt Pavement Association s in NY, PA. NJ, WV, MD and DE, have partnered with NAPA to bring this workshop webinar to our members and highway owners. The practice of low embodied carbon asphalt procurement is now a reality in our part of the US. NY recently released their green procurement policy, Delaware advised they will require EPDs with all asphalt mixes in 2024 and the NY-NJ Port Authority has implemented their Clean Construction Program. Joseph Shacat, NAPAs Director of Sustainable Pavements, will be the keynote presenter. He will provide an overview of where the Federal and State governments stand with green procurement of construction materials, why the time is now to start developing EPDs, what inputs you need to start creating EPDs and what software tool is available to produce an asphalt mix EPD. We will also have a panel of subject matter practitioners available, who have already produced EPDs for their company, to answer any questions. Please share this workshop with anyone who would benefit from getting this real time education! This is a big deal for our industry and a way and means to further our partnership with highway owners and regulatory agencies.

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