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AB-574 Recycled concrete.(2005-2006)

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Assembly Bill No. 574
CHAPTER 693

An act to add Division 12.3 (commencing with Section 16000) to the Public Resources Code, relating to recycled concrete.

[ Approved by Governor  October 07, 2005. Filed with Secretary of State  October 07, 2005. ]

LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST


AB 574, Wolk. Recycled concrete.
(1) Under existing law, it is the policy of the state to conserve and protect resources by encouraging the recycling of solid waste and the purchase of those recycled materials, including recycled concrete and rubberized asphalt concrete. Existing law also regulates the recycling and reuse of, among other things, beverage containers, plastic waste, and tires, and the manufacture of fiberglass recycled content.
This bill would authorize the use of recycled concrete materials, as defined, if the user has been fully informed, as defined, that the concrete may contain recycled concrete materials.
(2) Under existing law, in purchasing any materials to be used in paving or paving subbase for use by the Department of Transportation or any other state agency that provides road construction and repair services, the State Procurement Officer is required to make contracts available for those items that use recycled materials, as specified.
This bill would prohibit recycled concrete from being offered, provided, or sold to the Department of Transportation or the Department of General Services for any use unless specifically requested and approved by the department.
(3) This bill would provide that its provisions do not supersede the requirements of the Uniform Building Code or other provisions of law.
Vote: MAJORITY   Appropriation: NO   Fiscal Committee: YES   Local Program: NO  

The people of the State of California do enact as follows:


SECTION 1.

 Division 12.3 (commencing with Section 16000) is added to the Public Resources Code, to read:

DIVISION 12.3. RECYCLED CONCRETE

16000.
 The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:
(a) Facilitating the recycling of natural resources is in the best interest of the state.
(b) This division is intended to encourage the use of recycled concrete as provided in this division.

16001.
 For the purposes of this division, “recycled concrete” means reclaimed concrete material used in concrete mixtures in accordance with the “Greenbook Standard Specifications for Public Works” 2003 edition, or the most current revision of those requirements. “Recycled concrete” includes mix designs or aggregate gradations that are in accordance with specifications of the American Concrete Institute (ACI), the American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM), the International Building Code (IBC), the International Residential Code (IRC), the Uniform Building Code (UBC), or Caltrans Standard Specifications. However, reclaimed concrete material that is in compliance with ASTM‑94 specifications is exempt from this division.

16002.
 (a) Recycled concrete materials may be used if a user has been fully informed that the concrete may contain recycled concrete materials.
(b) For the purposes of this section, “fully informed” means informed of the potential use of recycled materials in a concrete product prior to or at the time of ordering, either orally or in writing, and informed by the delivery receipt as to the recycled ingredients at delivery acceptance.

16003.
 No recycled concrete shall be offered, provided, or sold to the Department of Transportation or the Department of General Services for any use, including, but not limited to, any project under its affiliation, contract authority, or oversight responsibility unless specifically requested and approved by the department.

16004.
 Nothing in this division shall supersede the requirements of the Uniform Building Code or other provisions of law.