Monday, August 31, 2015
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TECHNICALLY SPEAKING
The TxDOT highway letting is scheduled for September 2-3, 2015. The total tonnage for August is 702,095.
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The Texas Asphalt Pavement Association committees are continuing to meet on a monthly basis. In that past few weeks, the Level 2 Mix Design Committee has met along with the Finance Committee and Board of Directors. If there is a committee you would be interested in...
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WHAT'S GOING ON
Make sure you have your hotel room reserved for the 41st TXAPA Annual Meeting scheduled for the La Cantera Resort in San Antonio, Texas, September 22-25, 2015. The hotel is currently sold out and our room block is full. If you have not yet gotten a room, you can get your name added...
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The TXAPA Ron Flanagan Scholarship, Education and Research Auction is held each year at the annual meeting. This event will take place on Thursday night, September 24, 2015 at the La Cantera Resort in San Antonio, Texas.
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The TXAPA 41st Annual Meeting is around the corner, September 22-25, 2015. TXAPA is currently accepting event and regular sponsorships. The following events are still available to be sponsored:
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IN THE WORKS
TxDOT has announced the appointment of Marc Williams, P.E. as the interim deputy executive director. Williams currently serves as Director of Planning within TxDOT's Planning and Projects Office. In this capacity, he is responsible for directing statewide multimodal planning and environmental programs with oversight of the Transportation Planning and Programming, Environmental Affairs, Public Transit, Rail and Maritime Divisions. He is also...
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IN THE KNOW
Proposition 7 or (Prop 7) is a constitutional amendment drafted by the 84th Texas legislature and authorized by SJR 5. This amendment will be on the November 3, 2015 statewide ballot for approval. This amendment would authorize a new...
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2006 NEP on amputations and it applies to general industry workplaces (for TXAPA members this would be applicable to hot mix plants and shops). The directive is aimed at any machinery or equipment likely to cause amputations. OSHA inspections will include an evaluation of employee exposures during operations such as clearing jams; cleaning, oiling or greasing machines or machine pans; and locking out machinery to prevent...
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It is becoming more of a state-wide subject about the use of cell phones while driving. The City of Austin has become completely hands-free along with San Antonio and other areas. Just a reminder....don't text and drive or hand use your cell phones while driving. Be sure to...
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CERTIFICATION NEWS FROM THE HMAC
TXAPA has added some test procedure training videos to the website. These videos can be a great tool for your lab technicians. To view the videos go to the association website, www.texasasphalt.org, and click on...
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The SB 103 soils proficiency samples have been shipped from TxDOT. The SB 101 proficiency samples will be shipped shortly. Be sure to let your soils technicians be aware and prepared for any deadlines. If you...
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