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Key Initiatives

NAPA’s engineers and research partners address asphalt pavement from every angle—from the laboratory to the legislature. Our long-term initiatives provide the in-depth knowledge, technical reporting, and implementation steps necessary to move the industry forward. Explore our key focus areas to find the technical resources and strategic guidance your company needs to stay competitive and compliant – and to help us advance the industry, together.

Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)

Standardize your product transparency and meet increasingly stringent road-owner requirements with our respected and reliable Emerald Eco-Label software.

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Balanced Mix Design (BMD)

Move beyond traditional recipes to performance-based testing that ensures pavement durability, learn what the BMD Implementation Working Group is up to, and see where your state is on the BMD implementation roadmap.

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Airfield Paving (AAPTP)

Access groundbreaking research and technical guidance for high-spec airfield and roadway projects from the Airport Asphalt Pavement Technology Program (AAPTP) in partnership with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

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Rogers Group asphalt storage silo with NAPA flag, part of asphalt pavement industry infrastructure.

ENERGY STAR® Programs

Reduce energy intensity and operational costs at your plant with EPA-backed tools, learn from peers in the Asphalt Plant Energy Performance Peer Exchange (APEX), and learn how and why to certify your mix plant.

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The Road Forward

Get to know the industry’s collective vision for achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050, including industry-wide goals, the latest research and progress reports, and how to join the initiative.

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