Specifications include, but are not limited to: This Work consists of constructing one (1) or more courses of hot-mix asphalt (HMA) on a prepared base. HMA is a mixture of asphalt binder, aggregate, blending sand, mineral filler and hydrated lime or anhydrite-based material. Unless otherwise prohibited in the Contract, the Department will allow Recycled Asphalt Pavement (RAP) in HMA mixture as long as the resulting mixture conforms to all specification requirements. Size, uniformly grade, and combine aggregate fractions in accordance with the Contract. Test Materials in accordance with applicable AASHTO methods, as modified by the Department (if applicable) or other test procedures as directed by the Department. The State Materials Bureau will decide all questions pertaining to the Interpretation of test procedures.