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The Innovative Mitigation Partnerships for Asphalt and Concrete Technologies Act (IMPACT Act) would create a new program under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) to accelerate research, development, demonstration, and commercialization of advanced, low-emissions production methods for cement, concrete, and asphalt. The goal is to make U.S. cement, concrete, and asphalt production more cost-effective, higher quality and more durable, and to use resources more efficiently while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The act would involve a multi-agency effort (DOE, DOT, EPA, NIST, General Services Administration, etc.), fund demonstrations and pilots, support technical assistance and data sharing, and emphasize domestic production, nearshoring, and job creation. It would sunset seven years after enactment and includes provisions for strategic planning, regional and diverse participation, and potential retrofits and scalable technologies.
Key Points
- 1Establishes the Advanced Cement, Concrete, and Asphalt Production Research Program as a new component of IIJA to support research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of low-emissions cement, concrete, and asphalt technologies.
- 2Defines key terms (advanced production, alternative fuels, eligible entities, low-emissions materials, engineering performance-based standards, etc.) to guide program scope and eligibility.
- 3Requires a 5-year strategic plan within 180 days of program establishment, with biennial updates, outlining goals, related Department programs, and timelines for achieving them.
- 4Focus areas include: carbon capture (ox-ycombustion, chemical looping, pre/post-combustion, direct CO2 separation), materials and processes with lower emissions or equal/greater performance, high-temperature heat generation and energy sources (including electrification and alternative fuels), energy and material efficiency, data standards, digital design and high-performance computing, advanced sensors, retrofits for common plant types, and fundamental chemistry/materials research.
- 5Demonstrations: by 180 days after enactment, the Secretary must support demonstrations (single technology or combinations) with collaboration from DOT, GSA, industry, universities, and national labs; emphasis on regional diversity (including rural areas), technology diversity, and leveraging non-Federal matching funds. Regular performance reports and an evaluation if a demonstration ends.
- 6Termination: demonstrations can be terminated if low-emissions cement, concrete, and asphalt are commercially available in the U.S. at prices comparable to traditional products.
- 7Technical Assistance Program: provides targeted help to eligible entities to promote commercial application, including life-cycle assessments, environmental comparisons, regulatory and permitting analyses, and data sharing; may establish regional centers.
- 8Coordination and Partnerships: promotes Manufacturing USA integration and coordination with other federal agencies (DOD, DOT, NIST) and standards bodies to align R&D with broader industrial and manufacturing initiatives.
- 9Sunset: the program terminates seven years after enactment.
- 10Safety, security, and governance: activities align with federal research security provisions and do not modify existing environmental standards-setting authority.
- 11Administrative detail: adds a new table-of-contents entry in IIJA for the new section.
Impact Areas
Primary group/area affected- Cement, concrete, and asphalt manufacturers, construction materials suppliers, and related engineering and manufacturing workers.- Institutions of higher education, nonprofit researchers, and private entities that could participate as eligible entities or form consortia.- Regions including rural areas seeking investment and diversification through advanced production technologies.Secondary group/area affected- Federal agencies and national laboratories involved in energy, environment, manufacturing, and standards (DOE, DOT, EPA, NIST, GSA, etc.).- Regional economic development efforts and Manufacturing USA institutes that could coordinate or host demonstrations or centers.Additional impacts- Potential greenhouse gas emissions reductions from cleaner production processes and more efficient materials usage.- Development of data standards, lifecycle assessments, and regulatory or standards updates to reflect engineering-performance-based approaches.- Increased domestic production and nearshoring of cement, concrete, and asphalt supply chains, with potential job creation and regional economic benefits.- Possible need for industry investment or private matching funds to leverage federal support and scale successful demonstrations.
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