Nils Sigurd Uthus, Norwegian Public Roads Administration

1. Nils Sigurd Uthus, Norwegian Public Roads Administration Status for the implementation of TC 227 standards in Norway

2. The process for implementation is very important • Many are involved • Important to get a good process with teamwork and good information • Norwegian Public Roads Administration has established a coordinating group

3. Coordinating group Participators Norwegian Public Roads Administration 4 members Airport administration 1 member Asphalt contractors 4 members Oil companies 1 member Research/Universities 1 member Consultants 1 member Standardization Organization 1 member

4. What has been started? • Testing of new test methods (Wheel Track) • Translation of standards • Define work to be done within 2008

5. Evaluation of new test methods (Wheel Track) Working group consisting of: • One member from each asphalt contractor • One member from Norwegian Public Road Administration • One member from research laboratory (SINTEF)

6. Testing program, new test methods

7. Timetable • Selection of lab-mixed and field samples, autumn 2006 • Testing and reporting, autumn 2006 until spring 2007

8. Translation • Norwegian standardization agency (standard Norge) is responsible • ”Local” translation is not allowed • Important that the standards are translated • Priority for the 13108 series, translation in three turns • 1.turnEN 13108-1EN 13108-20 EN 13108-21 • 2.turn EN 13108-5 EN 13108-8EN 13108-7 • 3.turnEN 13108-3 EN 13108-6 • Translation will be finished spring 2007 • Translation of prioritized tests from the 12697 series will also be done

9. Work to be done • Evaluation of the need for national supplementary standards • Evaluation of the need for test methods • Make preparations for revision of national handbooks and guidelines( already started) • Evaluation of the principles for new contracts