Section 4000.1506 - Testing by Department of Transportation(a)Testing.--A person who believes that a particular constituent of solid waste or any product or material with recycled content may be beneficially used in lieu of another product or material in the Commonwealth's transportation system may request the Department of Transportation to evaluate that constituent, product or material. The Department of Transportation, in consultation with the department, shall conduct a preliminary review of each proposal to identify which proposals merit an evaluation. If the Department of Transportation finds, after an evaluation, that the constituent, product or material may be beneficially used, it shall amend its procedures and specifications to allow the use of the constituent product or material.(b)Grants.--The Department of Transportation may award research and demonstration grants concerning the potential beneficial use of a particular constituent of solid waste, or any product or material with recycled content, in lieu of another product or material in the Commonwealth's transportation system. The application shall be made on a form prepared and furnished by the Department of Transportation and shall contain the information the Department of Transportation deems necessary.(c)Annual report.--The Department of Transportation shall submit an annual report to the General Assembly concerning its implementation of this section. This report shall include a description of what actions the Department of Transportation has taken in the previous year to implement this section. This report shall be submitted on or before the anniversary of the effective date of this act.(d)Rulemaking.--The Department of Transportation may adopt regulations as it deems necessary to carry out this section.(e)Cooperation.--All Commonwealth agencies shall cooperate with the Department of Transportation in carrying out this section. 1988, July 28, P.L. 556, No. 101, § 1506, effective in 60 days.