Safer Bridges: Mandatory Certified Contractors and Corrosion Control Standards.
This act mandates the use of certified contractors for corrosion prevention work on federally funded bridges, including rail bridges, to enhance public safety and infrastructure longevity. It requires implementing strict, industry-recognized corrosion management systems and ensures that personnel performing this specialized work are properly trained. Furthermore, it allocates federal funding for rail bridge corrosion control and mandates a study on best practices for inspecting weathering steel bridges.
Key points
Requires all federally funded bridge projects to use certified contractors and trained personnel for corrosion prevention and coating application.
Mandates the implementation of a comprehensive corrosion management system to improve bridge durability and safety.
Expands federal grant eligibility to specifically cover corrosion control work on rail bridges and orders a study on weathering steel inspection methods.
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