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 105 STAT. 2182 PUBLIC LAW 102-240—DEC. 18, 1991 methods for achieving the optimum yield from such subsystems, methods for increasing productivity, methods for increasing the use of advanced technologies, and methods to encourage the use of innovative marketing techniques, such as just-in-time deliveries. (c) MINIMUM ELEMENTS. —The highway border crossing assessment under this section shall at a minimum— (1) determine whether or not the border crossings are in compliance with current Federal highway regulations and adequately designed for future growth and expansion; (2) gissess their ability to accommodate increased commerce due to the United States-Canada Free Trade Agreement and increased trade between the United States and Mexico; and (3) assess their ability to accommodate increasing tourismrelated traffic between the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The review shall specifically address issues related to the alignment of United States and adjoining Canadian and Mexican highways at the border crossings, the development of bicycle paths and pedestrian walkways, and potential energy savings to be realized by decreasing truck delays at the border crossings and related parking improvements. (d) CONSULTATION. —In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall consult with appropriate Governors and representatives of the Republic of Mexico and Canada. (e) REPORT.— Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall report to Congress and border State Governors on transportation infrastructure needs, associated costs, and economic impacts identified and propose an agenda to develop systemwide integration of services for national benefits. 23 USC 307 note. SEC. 6016. FUNDAMENTAL PROPERTIES OF ASPHALTS AND MODIFIED ASPHALTS. (a) STUDIES.— The Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration (hereinafter in this section referred to as the "Administrator") shall conduct studies of the fundamental chemical property and physical property of petroleum asphalts and modified asphalts used in highway construction in the United States. Such studies shall emphasize predicting pavement performance from the fundamental and rapidly measurable properties of Eisphalts and modified asphalts. Wyoming. (b) CONTRACTS.— To carry out the studies under subsection (a), the Administrator shall enter into contracts with the Western Research Institute of the University of Wyoming in order to conduct the necessary technical and analytical research in coordination with existing programs which evaluate actual performance of asphalts and modified asphalts in roadways, including the Strategic Highway Research Program. (c) ACTIVITIES OF STUDIES.—The studies under subsection (a) shall include the following activities: (1) Fundamental composition studies. (2) Fundamental physical and rheological property studies. (3) Asphalt-aggregate interaction studies. (4) Coordination of composition studies, physical and rheological property studies, and asphalt-aggregate interaction studies for the purposes of predicting pavement performance, including refinements of Strategic Highway Research Program specifications. Wyoming. (d) TEST STRIP.—

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