N.M. Admin. Code § 17.16.2.7

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 24, December 23, 2024

Section 17.16.2.7 - DEFINITIONS

A. Rubberized asphalt means any method that blends crumb rubber modifier with the asphalt cement incorporating the resulting binder in the asphalt paving mixture.

B. Crumb rubber is obtained by reprocessing (grinding) scrap motor vehicle tires.

C. Scrap tire means a tire that is no longer suitable for its originally intended purpose, which is to absorb shock and provide traction on a motor vehicle; or is not usable as a casing in a retread tire because of wear, damage or defect.

D. Department means the New Mexico State Highway and Transportation Department.

N.M. Admin. Code § 17.16.2.7

3-15-97; Recompiled 12/31/01