Lab details for Butte County

Basic Information

Lab NameButte County
Manager NameMichael Hovey
Lab Emailmhovey@buttecounty.ca.gov
Lab Telephone530-552-5699
Lab Fax530-538-7171
Lab Full Address11 County Center Drive, Oroville, CA 95965
Zip95965
Lab TypeLocal Agency
District3
Mobile Lab Full Address, ,
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RSP Information

7 County Center Drive, Oroville, CA 95965

Test Methods

California Test (CT) Accreditations

Total 23 items.
Test MethodObtained DateExpiration DateStatusIA ResponsibleTechnician Certified?Comments
CT 543: Air Content of PCC - Volumetric Method (JTCP)2021-04-152022-04-15ExpiredJackie TreatYes(not set)
CT 235: Flat and Elongated Particles2025-04-242026-04-24ExpiredDarrell ValasekYesDid not request this method in this year's accreditation.
CT 533: Ball Penetration - PCC2025-04-242026-04-24ExpiredDarrell ValasekNoDid not request this method in this year's accreditation.
CT 105: Calculations - Gradings (JTCP)2026-04-222027-04-22ActiveDarrell ValasekYes(not set)
CT 125 AGG: Sampling - AGGREGATES (JTCP)2026-04-222027-04-22ActiveDarrell ValasekYes(not set)
CT 125 GEN: Sampling - GENERAL2026-04-222027-04-22ActiveDarrell ValasekNo(not set)
CT 125 HMA: Sampling - HMA (JTCP)2026-04-222027-04-22ActiveDarrell ValasekYes(not set)
CT 201: Sample Preparation - Soil and Aggregates (JTCP)2026-04-222027-04-22ActiveDarrell ValasekYes(not set)
CT 202: Sieve analysis - Fine and Coarse Aggregates (JTCP)2026-04-222027-04-22ActiveDarrell ValasekYes(not set)
CT 205: Percent Crushed Particles (JTCP)2026-04-222027-04-22ActiveDarrell ValasekYes(not set)
CT 216: Relative Compaction - Soils and Aggregates (JTCP)2026-04-222027-04-22ActiveDarrell ValasekYes(not set)
CT 217: Sand Equivalent (JTCP)2026-04-222027-04-22ActiveDarrell ValasekYes(not set)
CT 226: Moisture Content - Soils and Aggregates (JTCP)2026-04-222027-04-22ActiveDarrell ValasekYes(not set)
CT 227: Cleanness Value (JTCP)2026-04-222027-04-22ActiveDarrell ValasekYes(not set)
CT 229: Durability (JTCP)2026-04-222027-04-22ActiveDarrell ValasekYes(not set)
CT 231: Relative Compaction - Nuclear Gage2026-04-222027-04-22ActiveDarrell ValasekYes(not set)
CT 306: Reducing Samples of Asphalt Mixtures (JTCP)2026-04-222027-04-22ActiveDarrell ValasekYes(not set)
CT 504: Air Content of PCC - Pressure Method (JTCP)2026-04-222027-04-22ActiveDarrell ValasekYes(not set)
CT 518: Unit Weight - PCC (JTCP)2026-04-222027-04-22ActiveDarrell ValasekYes(not set)
CT 539: Sampling Fresh Concrete (JTCP)2026-04-222027-04-22ActiveDarrell ValasekYes(not set)
CT 540: Making Cylinders - PCC (JTCP)2026-04-222027-04-22ActiveDarrell ValasekYesAccreditation given for "making" only. They do not have the equipment for "curing".
CT 556: Slump - PCC (JTCP)2026-04-222027-04-22ActiveDarrell ValasekYes(not set)
CT 557: Temperature - PCC (JTCP)2026-04-222027-04-22ActiveDarrell ValasekYes(not set)

AASHTO/ASTM Proficiencies

Total 9 items.
Test MethodObtained DateExpiration DateStatusIA ResponsibleTechnician Certified?Comments
AASHTO T11: Sieve Analysis (Washing) - Fine Aggregates (JTCP)2026-04-222027-04-22ActiveDarrell ValasekYes(not set)
AASHTO T27: Sieve Analysis - Fine and Coarse Aggregates (JTCP)2026-04-222027-04-22ActiveDarrell ValasekYes(not set)
AASHTO R47: Reducing Samples of HMA (JTCP)2026-04-222027-04-22ActiveDarrell ValasekYes(not set)
AASHTO R76: Reducing Samples of Agg (JTCP)2026-04-222027-04-22ActiveDarrell ValasekYes(not set)
AASHTO T176: Sand Equivalent (JTCP)2026-04-222027-04-22ActiveDarrell ValasekYes(not set)
AASHTO T255: Evaporable Moisture Content (JTCP)2026-04-222027-04-22ActiveDarrell ValasekYes(not set)
AASHTO T329: Moisture Content (Oven Method) - HMA (JTCP)2026-04-222027-04-22ActiveDarrell ValasekYes(not set)
AASHTO T335: Percentage of Fracture (JTCP)2026-04-222027-04-22ActiveDarrell ValasekYes(not set)
ASTM D4791: Flat and Elongated Particles2026-04-222027-04-22ActiveDarrell ValasekYes(not set)

Technicians in the Lab

Technician Summary

Total 3 items.
First NameLast NameActions
ToddEstes View
ThaoXiong View
MichaelHovey View

Technician Details

Details for Todd Estes

First NameTodd
Last NameEstes
StatusActive
Total 22 items.
Certified California Tests(CT)
Test MethodObtained DateExpiration DateStatusIA ResponsibleWithin Lab Scope?
CT 105: Calculations - Gradings (JTCP)2024-04-262027-04-26ActiveGabriela LopezYes
CT 125 AGG: Sampling - AGGREGATES (JTCP)2024-03-012027-03-01ActiveGabriela LopezYes
CT 125 HMA: Sampling - HMA (JTCP)2024-03-012027-03-01ActiveGabriela LopezYes
CT 201: Sample Preparation - Soil and Aggregates (JTCP)2024-04-262027-04-26ActiveGabriela LopezYes
CT 202: Sieve analysis - Fine and Coarse Aggregates (JTCP)2024-04-262027-04-26ActiveGabriela LopezYes
CT 205: Percent Crushed Particles (JTCP)2024-04-262027-04-26ActiveGabriela LopezYes
CT 216: Relative Compaction - Soils and Aggregates (JTCP)2024-04-262027-04-26ActiveGabriela LopezYes
CT 217: Sand Equivalent (JTCP)2024-04-262027-04-26ActiveGabriela LopezYes
CT 226: Moisture Content - Soils and Aggregates (JTCP)2024-04-262027-04-26ActiveGabriela LopezYes
CT 227: Cleanness Value (JTCP)2024-04-262027-04-26ActiveGabriela LopezYes
CT 229: Durability (JTCP)2024-04-262027-04-26ActiveGabriela LopezYes
CT 231: Relative Compaction - Nuclear Gage2025-05-062027-05-06ActiveDarrell ValasekYes
CT 235: Flat and Elongated Particles2022-04-292024-04-29ExpiredDarrell ValasekYes
CT 306: Reducing Samples of Asphalt Mixtures (JTCP)2024-03-012027-03-01ActiveGabriela LopezYes
CT 504: Air Content of PCC - Pressure Method (JTCP)2018-04-142023-04-14ExpiredJackie TreatYes
CT 518: Unit Weight - PCC (JTCP)2018-04-142023-04-14ExpiredJackie TreatYes
CT 533: Ball Penetration - PCC2016-04-182018-04-18ExpiredIgnocencio HerreraYes
CT 539: Sampling Fresh Concrete (JTCP)2018-04-142023-04-14ExpiredJackie TreatYes
CT 540: Making Cylinders - PCC (JTCP)2018-04-142023-04-14ExpiredJackie TreatYes
CT 543: Air Content of PCC - Volumetric Method (JTCP)2018-04-142023-04-14ExpiredJackie TreatYes
CT 556: Slump - PCC (JTCP)2018-04-142023-04-14ExpiredJackie TreatYes
CT 557: Temperature - PCC (JTCP)2018-04-142023-04-14ExpiredJackie TreatYes
Total 8 items.
AASHTO/ASTM Proficiencies
Test MethodObtained DateExpiration DateStatusIA ResponsibleWithin Lab Scope?
AASHTO T11: Sieve Analysis (Washing) - Fine Aggregates (JTCP)2024-03-012027-03-01ActiveGabriela LopezYes
AASHTO T27: Sieve Analysis - Fine and Coarse Aggregates (JTCP)2024-03-012027-03-01ActiveGabriela LopezYes
AASHTO R47: Reducing Samples of HMA (JTCP)2024-03-012027-03-01ActiveGabriela LopezYes
AASHTO R76: Reducing Samples of Agg (JTCP)2024-03-012027-03-01ActiveGabriela LopezYes
AASHTO T176: Sand Equivalent (JTCP)2024-03-012027-03-01ActiveGabriela LopezYes
AASHTO T255: Evaporable Moisture Content (JTCP)2024-03-012027-03-01ActiveGabriela LopezYes
AASHTO T329: Moisture Content (Oven Method) - HMA (JTCP)2024-03-012027-03-01ActiveGabriela LopezYes
AASHTO T335: Percentage of Fracture (JTCP)2024-03-012027-03-01ActiveGabriela LopezYes

Details for Thao Xiong

First NameThao
Last NameXiong
StatusActive
Total 28 items.
Certified California Tests(CT)
Test MethodObtained DateExpiration DateStatusIA ResponsibleWithin Lab Scope?
CT 105: Calculations - Gradings (JTCP)2023-02-172026-02-17ExpiredDavid MedinaYes
CT 125 ADMIX: Sampling - ADMIXTURE2021-06-212023-06-21ExpiredJackie TreatNo
CT 125 AGG: Sampling - AGGREGATES (JTCP)2023-02-172026-02-17ExpiredDavid MedinaYes
CT 125 AGG: Sampling - AGGREGATES2021-06-212023-06-21ExpiredJackie TreatYes
CT 125 BIT: Sampling - BITUMINOUS2021-06-212023-06-21ExpiredJackie TreatNo
CT 125 CEM: Sampling - CEM2021-06-212023-06-21ExpiredJackie TreatNo
CT 125 GEN: Sampling - GENERAL2021-06-212023-06-21ExpiredJackie TreatYes
CT 125 HMA: Sampling - HMA (JTCP)2023-02-172026-02-17ExpiredDavid MedinaYes
CT 125 HMA: Sampling - HMA2021-06-212023-06-21ExpiredJackie TreatYes
CT 201: Sample Preparation - Soil and Aggregates (JTCP)2016-07-182019-07-18ExpiredRichard HibbardYes
CT 202: Sieve analysis - Fine and Coarse Aggregates (JTCP)2016-07-182018-07-18ExpiredJackie TreatYes
CT 206: SpG & Absorption - Coarse Aggregates2021-06-212023-06-21ExpiredJackie TreatNo
CT 207: SpG & Absorption - Fine Aggregates2021-06-212023-06-21ExpiredJackie TreatNo
CT 211: LA Rattler2021-06-212023-06-21ExpiredJackie TreatNo
CT 212: Unit Weight of Aggregates2016-07-182018-07-18ExpiredJackie TreatNo
CT 217: Sand Equivalent (JTCP)2016-07-182018-07-18ExpiredJackie TreatYes
CT 226: Moisture Content - Soils and Aggregates (JTCP)2016-07-182018-07-18ExpiredJackie TreatYes
CT 229: Durability (JTCP)2017-07-052018-07-05ExpiredJackie TreatYes
CT 231: Relative Compaction - Nuclear Gage2026-04-222027-04-22ActiveDarrell ValasekYes
CT 234: Uncompacted void - Fine Aggregates2021-06-212023-06-21ExpiredJackie TreatNo
CT 235: Flat and Elongated Particles2021-06-212023-06-21ExpiredJackie TreatYes
CT 306: Reducing Samples of Asphalt Mixtures (JTCP)2023-02-172026-02-17ExpiredDavid MedinaYes
CT 308: Bulk SpG and Density - HMA2016-07-182018-07-18ExpiredJackie TreatNo
CT 309: Max SpG and Density - HMA2016-07-182018-07-18ExpiredJackie TreatNo
CT 371: Moisture Induced Damage (TSR)2021-06-212023-06-21ExpiredJackie TreatNo
CT 375: AC Density by Nuclear Gage2024-06-172026-06-17ActiveDarrell ValasekNo
CT 382: AC Content by Ignition Oven2016-07-182018-07-18ExpiredJackie TreatNo
CT 389: Hamburg Wheel-Track2021-06-212023-06-21ExpiredJackie TreatNo
Total 25 items.
AASHTO/ASTM Proficiencies
Test MethodObtained DateExpiration DateStatusIA ResponsibleWithin Lab Scope?
AASHTO T11: Sieve Analysis (Washing) - Fine Aggregates (JTCP)2023-02-172026-02-17ExpiredDavid MedinaYes
AASHTO T27: Sieve Analysis - Fine and Coarse Aggregates (JTCP)2023-02-172026-02-17ExpiredDavid MedinaYes
AASHTO R47: Reducing Samples of HMA (JTCP)2023-02-172026-02-17ExpiredDavid MedinaYes
AASHTO R76: Reducing Samples of Agg (JTCP)2023-02-172026-02-17ExpiredDavid MedinaYes
AASHTO T84: SpG & Absorption - Fine Aggregates2024-06-172026-06-17ActiveDarrell ValasekNo
AASHTO T85: SpG & Absorption - Coarse Aggregates2024-06-172026-06-17InactiveDarrell ValasekNo
AASHTO T96: L.A. Rattler2021-06-212023-06-21ExpiredJackie TreatNo
AASHTO T166: Bulk SpG of Compacted HMA - SSD (JTCP)2024-02-152027-02-15ActiveGabriela LopezNo
AASHTO T176: Sand Equivalent (JTCP)2023-02-172026-02-17ExpiredDavid MedinaYes
AASHTO T209: Max SpG and Density - HMA (JTCP)2024-02-152027-02-15ActiveGabriela LopezNo
AASHTO T210: Aggregate Durability Index2024-06-172026-06-17ActiveDarrell ValasekNo
AASHTO T255: Evaporable Moisture Content (JTCP)2023-02-172026-02-17ExpiredDavid MedinaYes
AASHTO T269: Percent Air Voids - HMA (JTCP)2024-02-152027-02-15ActiveGabriela LopezNo
AASHTO T275: Bulk SpG - HMA (JTCP)2024-02-152027-02-15ActiveGabriela LopezNo
AASHTO T283: Moisture Induced Damage (TSR)2021-06-212023-06-21ExpiredJackie TreatNo
AASHTO T304: Uncompacted Void - Fine Aggregate2024-07-032026-07-03ActiveDarrell ValasekNo
AASHTO T308: AC Content (Ignition Oven) - HMA (JTCP)2024-02-152027-02-15ActiveGabriela LopezNo
AASHTO T312: Gyratory Compactor2021-06-212023-06-21ExpiredJackie TreatNo
AASHTO T324: Hamburg Wheel-Track2021-06-212023-06-21ExpiredJackie TreatNo
AASHTO T329: Moisture Content (Oven Method) - HMA (JTCP)2023-02-172026-02-17ExpiredDavid MedinaYes
AASHTO T335: Percentage of Fracture (JTCP)2023-02-172026-02-17ExpiredDavid MedinaYes
ASTM D4791: Flat and Elongated Particles2026-04-222027-04-22ActiveDarrell ValasekYes
ASTM D8225-19 (BMD ILS): IDEAL-CT2026-02-032027-02-03ActiveSarbjit GrewalNo
ASTM D8360-22 (BMD ILS): IDEAL-RT2026-02-032027-02-03ActiveSarbjit GrewalNo
ASTM WK86870 (BMD ILS): IDT-HT2026-02-032027-02-03ActiveSarbjit GrewalNo

Details for Michael Hovey

First NameMichael
Last NameHovey
StatusActive
Total 22 items.
Certified California Tests(CT)
Test MethodObtained DateExpiration DateStatusIA ResponsibleWithin Lab Scope?
CT 105: Calculations - Gradings (JTCP)2026-03-062029-03-06ActiveFirooz Ahmad HosainyYes
CT 125 AGG: Sampling - AGGREGATES (JTCP)2026-03-062029-03-06ActiveFirooz Ahmad HosainyYes
CT 125 HMA: Sampling - HMA (JTCP)2025-11-212028-11-21ActiveWei GengYes
CT 201: Sample Preparation - Soil and Aggregates (JTCP)2026-03-062029-03-06ActiveFirooz Ahmad HosainyYes
CT 202: Sieve analysis - Fine and Coarse Aggregates (JTCP)2026-03-062029-03-06ActiveFirooz Ahmad HosainyYes
CT 205: Percent Crushed Particles (JTCP)2026-03-062029-03-06ActiveFirooz Ahmad HosainyYes
CT 216: Relative Compaction - Soils and Aggregates (JTCP)2026-03-062029-03-06ActiveFirooz Ahmad HosainyYes
CT 217: Sand Equivalent (JTCP)2026-03-062029-03-06ActiveFirooz Ahmad HosainyYes
CT 226: Moisture Content - Soils and Aggregates (JTCP)2026-03-062029-03-06ActiveFirooz Ahmad HosainyYes
CT 227: Cleanness Value (JTCP)2026-03-062029-03-06ActiveFirooz Ahmad HosainyYes
CT 229: Durability (JTCP)2026-03-062029-03-06ActiveFirooz Ahmad HosainyYes
CT 231: Relative Compaction - Nuclear Gage2025-04-242027-04-24ActiveDarrell ValasekYes
CT 235: Flat and Elongated Particles2025-04-242027-04-24ActiveDarrell ValasekYes
CT 306: Reducing Samples of Asphalt Mixtures (JTCP)2025-11-212028-11-21ActiveWei GengYes
CT 504: Air Content of PCC - Pressure Method (JTCP)2023-06-232028-06-23ActiveAvinash RallaYes
CT 518: Unit Weight - PCC (JTCP)2023-06-232028-06-23ActiveAvinash RallaYes
CT 523.1 Section B.1 & B.2: Flexural Strength (Field Fabrication) (JTCP)2023-06-232028-06-23ActiveAvinash RallaNo
CT 539: Sampling Fresh Concrete (JTCP)2023-06-232028-06-23ActiveAvinash RallaYes
CT 540: Making Cylinders - PCC (JTCP)2023-06-232028-06-23ActiveAvinash RallaYes
CT 543: Air Content of PCC - Volumetric Method (JTCP)2023-06-232028-06-23ActiveAvinash RallaYes
CT 556: Slump - PCC (JTCP)2023-06-232028-06-23ActiveAvinash RallaYes
CT 557: Temperature - PCC (JTCP)2023-06-232028-06-23ActiveAvinash RallaYes
Total 10 items.
AASHTO/ASTM Proficiencies
Test MethodObtained DateExpiration DateStatusIA ResponsibleWithin Lab Scope?
AASHTO T11: Sieve Analysis (Washing) - Fine Aggregates (JTCP)2025-11-212028-11-21ActiveWei GengYes
AASHTO T27: Sieve Analysis - Fine and Coarse Aggregates (JTCP)2025-11-212028-11-21ActiveWei GengYes
AASHTO T30: Mechanical Analysis of Extracted Aggregate (JTCP)2025-11-212028-11-21ActiveWei GengNo
AASHTO R47: Reducing Samples of HMA (JTCP)2025-11-212028-11-21ActiveWei GengYes
AASHTO R76: Reducing Samples of Agg (JTCP)2025-11-212028-11-21ActiveWei GengYes
AASHTO T176: Sand Equivalent (JTCP)2025-11-212028-11-21ActiveWei GengYes
AASHTO T255: Evaporable Moisture Content (JTCP)2025-11-212028-11-21ActiveWei GengYes
AASHTO T329: Moisture Content (Oven Method) - HMA (JTCP)2025-11-212028-11-21ActiveWei GengYes
AASHTO T335: Percentage of Fracture (JTCP)2025-11-212028-11-21ActiveWei GengYes
ASTM D4791: Flat and Elongated Particles2025-04-242027-04-24ActiveDarrell ValasekYes