This recommended procedure shall apply to all producing mills that supply deformed and plain steel reinforcement bars for use on State Transportation Agency projects. The initial qualification and all subsequent qualifications of the producing mill's quality system and compliance testing will be in accordance with the procedure outlined herein. PURPOSE This document establishes a uniform procedure for the qualification of producing mills that supply deformed and plain steel reinforcement bars for use on State Transportation Agency projects. This document describes the procedures and conditions for producing mill qualification.