In a decree published in today?s newspapers, President Hip?lito Mej?a declared the construction and reconstruction of the national highway system a high priority. President Mej?a will thus allow the free import of AC-30 and RC-2, the two principle bases for making asphalt, by way of Decree 503-03, which will allow anyone to import the two petroleum products for sale on the open market. The ministers of Industry & Commerce and Public Works, along with the head of the Office of the Supervisor of Public Works, will draft the rules to govern this new measure.