Transcript AASHTO’S NTPEP HDPE Thermoplastic Pipe and Rebar Auditing

AASHTO’S NTPEP
HDPE Thermoplastic Pipe and
Rebar Auditing Program
Created by:
Katheryn Koretz
Assistant Supervisor for Special Programs (AMRL)
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Year in Review
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Upcoming Audits
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AMRL Website
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Program Feedback
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Questions/Comments
2007 Training Trips
Rebar
Plastic Pipe
1.) Baughman Tile
Company: Paulding,
OH
7/17/07
2.) Advanced Drainage
Systems: Hamilton,
OH
7/18/07
3.) Advanced Drainage
Systems: Wooster, OH
7/19/07
4.) Soleno: Montreal,
Canada
10/16/07
5.) Advanced Drainage
Systems: Bridgeport,
NJ
11/20/07
6.) Haviland Drainage
Products: Haviland,
OH
12/13/07
1.) Mid-American
Steel and Wire:
Madill, OK
7/31/07
2.) CMC Steel:
Magnolia, AR
8/22/07
3.) Gerdau
Ameristeel:
Jackson, TN
9/26/07
Timeline
June
-Began revising plastic pipe and rebar PreAudit and Audit Worksheets.
-Two separate canvas letters were developed:
one to send to plastic pipe plants and one to
send to steel mills.
August
- Created several control documents
which will be used for a variety of
applications within the Program.
- Finalized Pre-Audit Application
Package.
July
- Canvas letters were sent out to all of
the plastic pipe and rebar
manufacturers within the United States
and Canada.
September
- 45 Pre-Audit Application Packages
were mailed to manufacturers who
expressed interest in participating in
the program.
- Began the development of the
NTPEP Evaluations tab on the
AMRL website.
Timeline - Continued
October
- Continued to add information to
the NTPEP Evaluations tab on the
AMRL website.
- Began desktop reviews of PreAudit Applications.
November
- Continued performing desktop
reviews of Pre-Audit packages
received and began approving
some of the Quality Manuals.
December
- Tentative 2008 tour schedule was
finalized.
- Improvements to the NTPEP
Evaluations tab are in progress.
- A tablet PC was purchased to be used at
all on-site audits.
Timeline - Continued
January
March
- All desktop reviews were completed for
the manufacturers who submitted PreAudit Applications
- Announcement Letters were sent to
manufacturers who were to have an onsite audit in February
- Results of completed audits were posted on
AMRL website
- 2 on-site plastic pipe audits were completed in
Georgia
- Announcement Letters were sent to
manufacturers who were to have an on-site audit
in April
February
- 3 on-site plastic pipe audits were
completed in Florida
- Customer accounts were created
on AMRL website
- State DOT roles were created on
AMRL website
- - Announcement Letters were sent
to manufacturers who were to have
an on-site audit in March
April
- 4 on-site plastic pipe audits
were completed in Mississippi
and Texas
- Information was added to the
NTPEP Evaluations tab on
AMRL website
Locations of Currently Enrolled
Manufacturers
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HDPE Thermoplastic Pipe Manufacturers are noted in blue
Reinforcing Steel Bar Manufacturers are noted in red
Upcoming On-Site Audits
May
June
Mid-American Steel: Madill, OK
ADS/Hancor: Phoenix, AZ
ADS/Hancor: Madera, CA
ADS/Hancor: Bakersfield, CA
Pacific Corrugated Plastic Pipe: Hubbard, OR
ADS/Hancor: North Salt Lake City, UT
ADS/Hancor: Washougal, WA
ADS/Hancor: Olympia, WA
July
ADS/Hancor: Owosso, MI
ADS/Hancor: Brazil, IN
ADS/Hancor: Mendota, IL
ADS/Hancor: Fairmont, MN
ADS/Hancor: Eagle Grove, IA
ADS/Hancor: Oelwein, IA
Quality Culvert: Athens, AL
Program Feedback
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“The value of the AASHTO/NTPEP plant quality audit program will be
determined by the overall participation and acceptance by the state DOT
agencies and the increased approval and acceptance of corrugated PE pipe
by these agencies. The state DOT participation and program benefits will be
evaluated after the first year to assess our continued participation in
AASHTO/NTPEP program.” – Manufacturer
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“I was impressed with the audit and feel it would be beneficial to any state
or local agency to adopt or welcome as part of their requirements. “
– State DOT
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“Just wanted to drop a line to thank you for your time. I enjoyed meeting
you and the audit was very informative.” – Manufacturer
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“I felt that Ms. Koretz was very professional and explained the process of
the audit very well. I felt she was very knowledgable of the AASHTO
requirements which in turn made me comfortable that we could converse
intelligently. I feel that this program will be beneficial to both ADS and
myself and look forward to the next visit. Thank you.” - Manufacturer