Mumbai, March 24 -- The Innovative Mitigation Partnerships for Asphalt and Concrete Technologies (IMPACT) Act, H.R. 1534, and its companion, IMPACT Act 2.0, H.R.2122, are welcomed by the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) and its member companies. Both the bills encourage the development and application of cutting-edge pavement technology, such as rubber modified asphalt (RMA), which has been shown to have positive effects on performance, the economy and the environment.

When compared to conventional asphalt, RMA, a blend of recycled ground tyre rubber and asphalt, significantly lowers maintenance costs while extending pavement service life. By improving skid resistance and decreasing tyre wear, road noise and road spray, it imp...