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h . Using unqualified technicians performing testing . Should any qualified laboratory falsify records, the laboratory qualification will be subject to revocation by the Engineer. Falsification of project-related documentation will be subject to further investigation and penalty under state and federal laws . It is prohibited for any contract laboratory or staff to perform Contractor Quality Control testing and any other Acceptance Program testing on the same contract . SUBARTICLE 1054 . 6 . 1 (Page 144) is deleted and the following substituted : 105-8 . 6. 1 Plant Technicians : For asphalt plant operations , provide a QC technician, qualified as a CTQP Asphalt Plant Level II technician, available at the asphalt plant at all times when producing mix for the Department . Perform all asphalt plant related testing with a CTQP Asphalt Plant Level I technician . SUBARTICLE 105 - 8 . 6 . 2 (Page 144) is deleted and the following substituted : 105-8 . 6.2 Paving Technicians : For paving operations, keep a qualified CTQP Asphalt Paving Level II technician on the roadway at all times when placing asphalt mix for the Department, and perform all testing with a CTQP Asphalt Paving Level I technician . As an exception, measurements of cross - slope , temperature and yield (spread rate) , as well as the inspection of the placement of miscellaneous asphalt, can be performed by someone under the supervision of a CTQP Paving Level II technician . Subarticle 1054 . 7 (Pages 144- 145 ) is deleted and the following substituted : 105-8 . 7 Concrete QC Personnel . 105-8 . 7. 1 Concrete Field Technician - Level I : Ensure technicians performing plastic property testing on concrete for materials acceptance are qualified CTQP Concrete Field Technicians Level I . Plastic property testing will include but not be limited to slump , temperature , air content, water-to- cementitious materials ratio calculation, and making and curing concrete cylinders . Duties will include initial sampling and testing to confirm specification compliance prior to beginning concrete placements , ensuring timely placement of initial cure and providing for the transport of compressive strength samples to the designated laboratories . 105-8 . 7. 2 Concrete Field Inspector - Level II : Ensure field inspectors responsible for the quality of concrete being placed on major bridge projects are qualified CTQP Concrete Field Inspectors Levet II. A Level II Inspector must be present on the jobsite during all concrete placements . Prior to the placement of concrete , the inspector will inspect the element to be cast to ensure compliance with Contract Documents . A Level II Inspector's duties may include ensuring that concrete testing, inspection , and curing in the field are performed in accordance with the Contract Documents . The QC Inspector will inform the Verification Inspector of anticipated concrete placements and LOT sizes . 105-8 . 7 .3 Concrete Laboratory Technician . -46 - FPID ( S ) : 423186 - 1 - 58 - 01