Submittal and Testing Requirements
MassDOT Research & Materials (RMS) shall evaluate the AASHTO Product Evaluation & Audit Solutions data. The following criteria must be met as part of the product submission:
- AASHTO Product Evaluation & Audit Solutions testing shall show:
- The NTPEP product information must list the product type, grade, and class that the ERB meets.
- Product shall be tested according to AASHTO M 235.
- Evaluation of test results shall show that the product meets Type III, IV, or V.
Manufacturers may request MassDOT evaluation once the AASHTO Product Evaluation & Audit Solutions testing cycle is complete. The following criteria must be met as part of the product submission:
- The manufacturer of the ERB must certify that the product is in accordance with M4.05.5.
- The product application shall list the type, grade, and class of ERB that the product intends to be approved for.
Product Listing, Expiration, and Re-Approval
Once approved, the ERB will be listed on the MassDOT QCML. The product shall remain on the approved list for three (3) years unless one of the following occurs:
- If the manufacturer does not have the product reevaluated by AASHTO Product Evaluation & Audit Solutions Testing in accordance with the AASHTO Product Evaluation & Audit Solutions Testing ERB workplan.
- If the product’s technology changes.
- If the product formulation or technology changes, the manufacturer shall notify MassDOT RMS.
- Manufacturers must resubmit products to AASHTO Product Evaluation & Audit Solutions Testing for testing upon any reformulation of the product.
- MassDOT RMS determines that the product no longer meets the minimum requirements.
A written request for re-approval must be submitted to the Department at least 60 days prior to the expiration date for the product to remain on the QCML.