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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 06-1518m

[36 Pa.B. 4277]
[Saturday, August 5, 2006]

[Continued from previous Web Page]

REGULATIONS/PRONOUNCEMENTS

All regulations and revenue pronouncements issued by the Department of Revenue are published in Title 61 of the Pennsylvania Code. The Department does not reprint all of these documents. If you need to review a regulation or revenue pronouncement that is not included in this list, please consult Title 61 of the Pennsylvania Code.
*  SEC05.1-05.7 Payments by Electronic Funds Transfer
*  SEC06.01-06.22 Tax Amnesty
*  SEC08A.1-8A.11 Enforcement
*  SEC09.13 Pronouncement/S Corporation Election
*  SEC09.17 Pronouncement/Research & Development Tax Credit Implementation Issues
*  SEC31.04 Rentals or Leases of Tangible Personal Property
*  SEC3l.05 Persons Rendering Taxable Services
*  SEC31.06 Persons Rendering Nontaxable Services
*  SEC31.07 Use Tax
*  SEC31.1-31.3 Scope of Taxable and Exempt Transactions
*  SEC31.11-31.16 Construction Contractors
*  SEC31.21 Advertising Agencies
*  SEC31.22 Duplicating
*  SEC31.23 Auctioneers
*  SEC31.24 Florists
*  SEC31.25 Licensing of Club Plan Secretaries
*  SEC31.26 Financial Institutions
*  SEC31.27 Morticians and Funeral Directors
*  SEC31.28 Vending Machines
*  SEC31.29 Books, Publications, and Advertising Materials
*  SEC31.30 House Trailers and Mobile Homes
*  SEC31.41-31.50 Vehicles
*  SEC32.02 Exemption Certificates
*  SEC32.03 Sales for Resale
*  SEC32.04 Isolated Sales
*  SEC32.05 Multi-State Sales
*  SEC32.06 Wrapping Supplies
*  SEC32.21 Charitable, Volunteer Firemen's, Religious Org/Nonprofit Education Inst.
*  SEC32.22 Sales to the US Government
*  SEC32.23 Sales to Comm. of PA and Political Subdivisions and Sales By Commonwealth
*  SEC32.24 Sales to Ambassadors, Ministers
*  SEC32.25 Steam, Gas, Electricity, Fuel Oil, Kerosene
*  SEC32.31 Dairying
*  SEC32.32 Manufacturing/Processing
*  SEC32.33 Farming
*  SEC32.34 Public Utilities
*  SEC32.35 Mining
*  SEC32.36 Printing
*  SEC32.37 Photographers and Photofinishers
*  SEC32.38 Commercial Motion Pictures
*  SEC33.02 Purchase Price
*  SEC33.03 Cancellations, Returns, Allowances & Exchanges
*  SEC33.04 Credit and Layaway Sales
*  SEC34.01 Registration
*  SEC34.02 Keeping of Records
*  SEC34.03 Tax Returns
*  SEC34.04 Direct Payment Permit
*  SEC35.01 Tax Examinations & Assessments
*  SEC35.02 Interest/Additions/Penalties/Crimes & Offenses
*  SEC35.03 Lien for Taxes
*  SEC36.11 Board of Finance & Revenue
*  SEC38.01 Hotel Occupancy/Imposition & Computation of Tax
*  SEC38.02 Hotel Occupancy/ Exemptions
*  SEC38.03 Hotel Occupancy/Definition
*  SEC39.01-39.13 Transient Vendors
*  SEC41.02 Concrete Transit Mixing Unit
*  SEC41.03 Dry Ice for Packaging Ice Cream
*  SEC41.04 Gas Used by a Manufacturer
*  SEC41.05 Integrated Plants
*  SEC41.06 Processing for Wholesale Distribution
*  SEC41.07 Pump Used for Conveying Water Prior to Production Process
*  SEC41.08 Recapping & Retreading of Tires
*  SEC41.09 Research Exemption
*  SEC42.1-42.5 Broadcasting
*  SEC43.00 Water Well Drillers
*  SEC44.01 Dairy Farm Paper Towels
*  SEC44.02 Cooperative Agricultural Associations
*  SEC44.03 Farm Water Heaters
*  SEC44.04 Guns & Ammunition
*  SEC45.01 Exemption of Electric Co-op Corp.
*  SEC45.02 Automobiles for Attorneys
*  SEC45.03 Street Repairs
*  SEC46.01 Construction Contractor Cutting or Bending Steel Beam
*  SEC46.02 Construction of Exempt Public Utility
*  SEC46.03 Contractors Installing Stained Glass Windows
*  SEC46.04 Fixed Price Construction Contract
*  SEC46.05 Outdoor Advertising Signs
*  SEC46.06 Contractor Renting Equipment to Others
*  SEC46.07 Nonresident Contractors
*  SEC46.08 Industrialized Housing
*  SEC46.09 Financial Institutions Security Equipment
*  SEC47.01 Coin Operated Amusement Devices
*  SEC47.02 Films for Commercial Exhibitions
*  SEC47.03 Frozen Food Lockers
*  SEC47.04 Golf Bag Carts and Lockers
*  SEC47.06 Miniature Golf Course
*  SEC47.10 Riding Academies and Stables
*  SEC47.11 Saws and Blades to Butchers
*  SEC47.12 Soda Fountains
*  SEC47.16 Rental of Equipment Between Affiliated Interests
*  SEC47.17 Lease or Rental of Vehicles and Rolling Stock
*  SEC47.18 Totalizator Equipment
*  SEC47.19 Public Transportation Assistance Fund Taxes and Fees
*  SEC47.20 Vehicle Rental Tax
*  SEC48.01 Utility Services Used by Exempt Organizations
*  SEC48.04 Credit Unions
*  SEC49.02 Game, Fish, Animals and Birds
*  SEC50.01 Purchases & Sales by Wholesalers
*  SEC51.01 Purchases of Replacement Parts
*  SEC51.02 Use of Automobile Other than for Resale
*  SEC51.04 Remittances for Payment of Sales Tax on Certain Vehicles
*  SEC52.01 Purchases of Medicines/Med Supplies, Equipment, Devices, etc.
*  SEC52.02 Fabrication of Dental Prothesis
*  SEC52.04 Sellers & Repairers of Eyeglasses
*  SEC53.01 Clothing
*  SEC53.02 Footwear, Footwear Accessories and Footwear Repairs
*  SEC54.01 Delivery Charges
*  SEC54.02 Sign Painters
*  SEC55.01 Automobile Towing Services
*  SEC55.04 Taxidermy Service
*  SEC55.05 Cleaning of Animals
*  SEC55.06 Lawn Care Services
*  SEC56.01 Maintaining Place of Business within Commonwealth
*  SEC57.01 Carbonator for Soda Fountains
*  SEC57.02 Gas Used by Restaurants
*  SEC57.03 Icemaking Equipment
*  SEC57.04 Merchandising Equipment
*  SEC57.05 Sale of Equipment to Restaurants
*  SEC57.06 Sales Order Books
*  SEC57.07 Purchase of Soft Drinks by Liquor Licensees
*  SEC58.01-58.02 Taxable & Exempt Personal Property
*  SEC58.03 Timbering Operations
*  SEC58.04 Commission Vendors
*  SEC58.05 Decorated Cottage Cheese Containers
*  SEC58.06 Barbers & Beauticians Supplies, Materials, Tools and Equipment
*  SEC58.07 Trading Stamps
*  SEC58.08 Commercial Airport and Aircraft Operators
*  SEC58.09 School Textbook Exemption
*  SEC58.10 Water Softeners & Conditioners
*  SEC58.11 Taxes Paid/Purchases Resold
*  SEC58.12 Flags
*  SEC58.13 Carpeting and Other Floor Coverings
*  SEC60.01 Pronouncement/Bldg. Maintenance or Bldg. Cleaning Services
*  SEC60.03 Pronouncement/Disinfecting or Pest Control Services
*  SEC60.04 Pronouncement/Help Supply Services
*  SEC60.05 Pronouncement/Employment Agency Services
*  SEC60.06 Pronouncement/Lobbying Services
*  SEC60.07 Pronouncement/Sale and Preparation of Food & Beverages
*  SEC60.08 Pronouncement/Secretarial & Editing Services
*  SEC60.09 Pronouncement/Premium Cable Services
*  SEC60.10 Pronouncement/Adjustment and Collection Services
*  SEC60.11 Pronouncement/Credit Reporting Services
*  SEC60.12 Pronouncement/Self Storage Services
*  SEC60.13 Pronouncement/Computer Services
*  SEC60.14 Pronouncement/Zero Emission Vehicles
*  SEC60.15 Pronouncement/Sales Tax Refund Procedures Regarding Contracts
*  SEC60.16 Pronouncement/Local Sale Use and Hotel Occupancy Tax
*  SEC60.17 Pronouncement/Sale of Food/Beverages Sold to Nonprofit Associations
*  SEC60.18 Pronouncement/ Sale and Installation of Prefabricated Housing
*  SEC60.19 Pronouncement/Computer Software, Hardware and Related Transactions
*  SEC60.20 Pronouncement/Telecommunications Service
*  SEC60.21 Pronouncement/Commercial Racing Activities
*  SEC60.23 Pronouncement/Electric Utility Services
*  SEC71.04 Cigarette Tax

BUREAU OF CORPORATION TAXES, PO BOX 280700, HARRISBURG, PA 17128-0700, TELEPHONE (717) 787-8211.
*  E69 Important 1967 Legislative Changes
*  E70 Important 1969 Legislative Changes
*  E71 Important 1970 Legislative Changes
*  E72 Important 1970 Legislative Changes
*  E73 Important 1971 Legislative Changes-Tentative Tax-Reports & Payments
*  F74 Important 1971 Legislative Changes
*  F75 1972 Disaster Relief Policy with respect to CNI/CIT
*  F76 1973 CNI/CIT
*  F77 1974 CNI/CIT
*  F78 1974 Tentative Tax-Reports & Payments Rates/CNI/CIT
*  F79 1975 CNI/CIT
*  F81 1976 Recycling Process
*  F82 1977 New Address for Mailing Tax Reports and Remittances
*  F83 1978 Important 1977 Legislative Changes Tax Rate
*  F84 1979 Addressing Report and Remittances
*  REV-816 Corp Tax Bulletin F-85 1982 CNI/CIT
*  REV-816A Corp Tax Bulletin F-86 1982 CNI Tax, Delays application of depreciation changes in 1981 Federal Economic    Recovery Tax Act
*  REV-816B Corp Tax Bulletin F-87 1982 Gilbert Asso. Inc. v. Commonwealth
*  REV-816C Corp Tax Bulletin 88 1983 CNI/Interest Rate/Oil Franchise Rate/Installment Payment of Tentative CNI    Tax/Mutual Thrift Inst./PURTA/Employment Incentive Payments Credits
*  REV-816D Corp Tax Bulletin 89 1983 Tentative CNI/Method 2 Election
*  REV-816E Corp Tax Bulletin 90 1983 CNI Tax
*  REV-816F Corp Tax Bulletin 91 1984 Act No. 90/Election to be Taxed as a PA S Corp.
*  REV-816H Corp Tax Bulletin 93 1984 Act No. 29/Reporting and Payment of Public Utility Realty Tax Liability
*  REV-816J Corp Tax Bulletin 96 Fixed Formula-Valuation of Capital Stock/Domestic and Foreign Corporations
*  T-CT-1 Corp Tax Bulletin 98 1985 Gross Premiums Tax-Foreign Fire Insurance Co.
*  T-CT-2 Corp Tax Bulletin 99 1985 Economic Revitalization Tax Credit
*  T-CT-3 Corp Tax Bulletin 100 1985 Estimated CNI System
*  T-CT-4 Corp Tax Bulletin 101 1986 Capital Stock/Franchise Tax Regulated Investment Co.
*  T-CT-5 Corp Tax Bulletin 102 1986 Act No. 77-Reduction in rates for CNI/$50,000 Deduction Capital Stock    Value/Change in Definition of Net Worth
*  T-CT-6 Corp Tax Bulletin 103 1987 Act No. 58-Reduction in Capital Stock/Foreign Franchise/Tentative Capital    Stock/Tentative Franchise Tax Rates
*  T-CT-7 Corp Tax Bulletin 104 1988 Notice to Mutual Thrift Institution Taxpayers
*  REV-1743 Corp Tax Bulletin 105 1988 Tentative Capital Stock/Franchise Tax Method 2 Election
*  DCT09 Corp Tax Bulletin 106 Notice to Mutual Thrift Institution Taxpayers
*  REV-816L Corp Tax Bulletin 107 1989 Shares Tax-Banks, Bank & Trust Co., Trust Co.
*  DCT13 Corp Tax Bulletin 109 Notice to Mutual Thrifts Inst./Change in Base Rate
*  DCT18 Corp Tax Bulletin 110 Major Filing Changes for 1991
*  REV-176 Corp Tax Bulletin 111 1991 Major Changes on or after January 1, 1991
*  REV-173 Corp Tax Bulletin 112A Notice regarding Recomputation of Safe Harbor and Recovery Payments
*  REV-174 Corp Tax Bulletin 112B Notice of PA Corporations Fiscal Years beginning in July 1991 through and including    December 1991
*  DCT27 Corp Tax Bulletin 113 1991 Utilities Gross Receipts/PURTA
*  DCT28 Corp Tax Bulletin 115 1991 Tax for Financial Inst. for Shares Tax/Mutual Thrift
*  DCT29 Corp Tax Bulletin 114 1991 Annuities for Gross Premiums Tax Retroactive to July 1, 1991
*  REV-440 Corp Tax Bulletin 116A 1994 Act 48 Changes
*  REV-440A Corp Tax Bulletin 116B 1994 Act 48 Amended Shares Tax/Allowing Apportionment
*  REV-440C Corp Tax Bulletin 116C 1995 Act 48 Concerning Business Trusts
*  REV-440D Corp Tax Bulletin 117 1995 Double Weighted Sales Factor, Tax Rate Changes Fixed Formula, Processing    Exemptions, Insurance Gross Premiums Tax, Utilities Gross Receipts Tax Commercial Printers & Tax Amnesty
*  REV-440E Corp Tax Bulletin 118, Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) Reporting Requirements
*  REV-525 Corp Tax Bulletin 119, Motor Vehicle Gross Receipts/Ambulance Services
*  REV-545 PA Research and Development Tax Credit
*  DCT52 PURTA Brochure
*  DCT53 Corp Tax Bulletin 120/Purta Compensating Adjustment
*  DCT54 Corp Tax Bulletin 122/Tax Transition Impact Limitations

OFFICE OF CRIMINAL TAX, 1854 BROOKWOOD ST., HARRISBURG, PA 17104, TELEPHONE 783-4649
*  DCI02 Guide to Cigarette Law Enforcement

BUREAU OF RESEARCH, PO BOX 281100, HARRISBURG, PA 17128-1100, TELEPHONE (717) 787-6300
*  DOP3 Compendium of Revenue
*  DOP4 Personal Income Tax Statistics
*  DOP7 Statistical Supplemental to Tax Compendium
*  DOP9--Statistical Report-Capital Stock/Franchise Tax/CNI Tax
*  DOP11 Strategic Planning Update

BUREAU OF INDIVIDUAL TAXES, PO BOX 280600, HARRISBURG, PA 17128-0600, TELEPHONE (717) 787-8346
*  DEX42 Property Tax Statistical Report
*  PA1345 Handbook for Electronic Filers
*  PA1346 Electronic Return Filing Specifications for Individual Tax Forms
*  PA1436 Electronic Filing Test Package

OFFICE OF CHIEF COUNSEL, PO BOX 281061, HARRISBURG, PA 17128-1061, TELEPHONE (717) 787-1382
*  OCCPLR Office of Chief Counsel Private Letter Rulings (Fee Charged)

PA STATE LOTTERY, 2850 TURNPIKE INDUSTRIAL PARK, MIDDLETOWN, PA, 17057, TELEPHONE (717) 986-4714 (*Or from Lottery Retailer Outlets)
*  *All-Game Guide Brochure
*  *Winning Numbers Lists
*  Retailer Connection--Retailer Newsletter
*  Compulsive Gambling Brochure
*  Benefits and Rights for Older Pennsylvanians Booklet
*  *RSL-3 Lottery Retailer License Application
*  *RSL-209 Standard Claim Form
*  *RSL-355 Beneficiary Statement
*  *RSL-400 Lottery Fund Benefits Programs Brochure Comparative Statement of Income and Expenditures
*  *RSL-438 Game Odds Card


PENNSYLVANIA SECURITIES COMMISSION

GUIDANCE MANUALS:

*  Compendium of Commission and Staff Positions, Summary of Significant Commission Orders and Compilations of Staff    No-Action Letters
*  Small Company Offering Registration (SCOR) In Pennsylvania
*  Coordinated Equity Review Notebook
*  Website: www.psc.state.pa.us
Contact: Michael J. Byrne, (717) 783-5130


SEXUAL OFFENDERS ASSESSMENT BOARD

Sexually Violent Predator--Treatment and Management Standards
Contact: Diane Dombach (717) 787-5430


STATE

POLICY STATEMENTS:

Secretary of the Commonwealth
*  Use of Public Areas Outside the Capitol Complex, 49 Pa. Code, Chapter 61
*  Returned Check Fee, 49 Pa. Code, Chapter 63
Contact: Patricia Ventrone (717) 787-3945

State Athletic Commission
*  Athletic Agents, 58 Pa. Code §§ 41.1--41.3
Contact: Gregory Sirb (717) 787-5720

Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs

Commissioner of Professional and Occupational Affairs
*  Schedule of Civil Penalties--Certified Real Estate Appraisers, 49 Pa. Code § 43.b.15
*  Schedule of Civil Penalties--Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Teachers of the Hearing Impaired,
   49 Pa. Code § 43b.16
*  Schedule of Civil Penalties--Nursing Home Administrators, 49 Pa. Code § 43b.17
*  Schedule of Civil Penalties--Nurses, 49 Pa. Code § 43b.18
*  Schedule of Civil Penalties--Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants, 49 Pa. Code § 43b.19
*  Schedule of Civil Penalties--Physicians and Other Board Regulated Practitioners, 49 Pa. Code § 43b.20
Contact: Cynthia Montgomery (717) 783-7200

State Board of Dentistry
*  Replacement of Dental Amalgams, 49 Pa. Code § 33.213
*  Disclosure of Financial or Ownership Interest, 49 Pa. Code § 33.214
*  Use of Lasers in the Dental Office, 49 Pa. Code § 33.215
*  Requirement of Anesthesia Permit for Nonparenteral Premedication of Dental Patients, 49 Pa. Code § 33.344
Contact: Lisa Burns (717) 783-7162

State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators
*  Temporary Permits, 49 Pa. Code § 39.17
*  Subordinate Supervision, 49 Pa. Code § 39.18
Contact: Chris Stuckey (717) 783-7155

State Board of Examiners in Speech-Language and Hearing
*  Disclosure of Financial or Ownership Interest, 49 Pa. Code § 45.3
Contact: Sandra Matter (717) 783-1389

State Board of Medicine
*  Disciplinary Guidelines for Use of Anabolic Steroids, 49 Pa. Code § 16.97
Contact: Tammy Radel (717) 783-1400

Board of Nursing
*  Scope of Practice Interpretations, 49 Pa. Code § 21.401
*  General Functions of Registered Nurses, 49 Pa. Code § 21.411
*  Venipuncture, Intravenous Fluids, Resuscitation and Respiration, 49 Pa. Code § 21.412
*  Administration of Drugs, 49 Pa. Code § 21.413
*  Functions of Licensed Practical Nurses, 49 Pa. Code § 21.414
Contact: Ann Steffanic (717) 783-7142

Board of Optometry
*  Disclosure of Financial or Ownership Interest, 49 Pa. Code § 23.101
Contact: Deb Smith (717) 783-7155

Board of Osteopathic Medicine
*  Disclosure of Financial or Ownership Interest, 49 Pa. Code § 25.291
Contact: Gina Bittner (717) 783-4858

Board of Pharmacy
*  Radiopharmaceutical Prescriptions, 49 Pa. Code § 27.101
*  Return to Stock of Undelivered Medication, 49 Pa. Code § 27.102
Contact: Melanie Zimmerman (717) 783-7156

Board of Physical Therapy
*  Disclosure of Financial or Ownership Interest, 49 Pa. Code § 40.54
Contact: J. Robert Kline (717) 783-7134

Board of Psychology
*  Qualified Members of Other Recognized Professions, 49 Pa. Code § 41.7
*  Department of Health Licensing of Substance Abuse Services Provided by Psychology Practices, 49 Pa. Code § 41.8
Contact: Chris Stuckey (717) 783-7155

Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors
*  Department of Health Licensing of Substance Abuse Services Provided by Professional Counseling Practices, 49 Pa. Code § 49.17
Contact: Sandra Matter (717) 783-1389

GUIDANCE MATERIALS:

Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs
*  Case Management Guidelines Manual for Professional Health Monitoring Programs
Contact: Kevin Knipe (717) 783-4857

Board of Barber Examiners
*  Policy Manual
Contact: Hilarene Staller (717) 783-3402

Board of Cosmetology
*  Policy Manual
Contact: Hilarene Staller (717) 783-7130

State Board of Medicine
*  Policy Manual
*  Guideline for the Use of Controlled Substances in the Treatment of Pain (1998)
Contact: Tammy Radel (717) 783-1400

State Board of Nursing
*  Staff Suggestions for Nursing Education Curriculum Proposals (2000)
*  Curriculum Guidelines for the Approval of a CRNP Program (1993)
*  LPN and Central Venous Lines (1999)
*  Complying with Pennsylvania Continued Competency Regulations (2003)
*  Nursing Practice Guide RN/LPN (1999)
*  Alternative/Complementary Therapies (1997)
*  Criteria for a Pennsylvania Board Approved Intravenous Therapy Education Program for the Student/Graduate/Licensed Practical Nurse (1995)
Contact: Ann Steffanic (717) 783-7142

State Board of Physical Therapy
*  Policy Manual
Contact: J. Robert Kline (717) 783-7134

State Board of Psychology
*  Guidance Manual
*  Guideline: Education Requirements
*  Guideline: Persons Licensed in Other States
Contact: Chris Stuckey (717) 783-7155

State Real Estate Commission
*  Guideline: Real Estate Assistants
*  Guideline: Home Offices
*  Guideline: Team Advertising
*  Guideline: Relationship Between Educational Providers and Real Estate Companies and Brokers
*  Guideline: Continuing Education
*  Guideline: Internet Advertising Policy
*  Policy Manual
Contact: Deborah Misheck (717) 783-3658

Bureau of Commissions, Elections and Legislation
*  The Pennsylvania Voter Registration Implementation Manual for County Election Officials
Contact: Harry VanSickle (717) 783-2053
*  A Guide to Agency-Based Voter Registration Programs
Contact: Allison Deibert (717) 787-5280

INTERNAL GUIDELINES:

Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs

State Architects Licensure Board
*  Architect/Engineer Joint Advisory Committee
Contact: Penny Walker (717) 783-3397

State Board of Dentistry
*  Probable Cause Screening Committee
Contact: Lisa Burns (717) 783-7162

State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators
*  Guidelines for Continuing Education Audit
Contact: Chris Stuckey (717) 783-7155

State Board of Medicine
*  Probable Cause Screening Committee
*  Mcare Triage Guidelines
Contact: Tammy Radel (717) 783-1400

State Board of Optometry
*  Probable Cause Screening Committee
Contact: Deb Smith (717) 783-7155

State Board of Osteopathic Medicine
*  Probable Cause Screening Committee
*  Mcare Triage Guidelines
Contact: Gina Bittner (717) 783-4858

State Board of Psychology
*  Probable Cause Screening Committee
Contact: Chris Stuckey (717) 783-7155

State Board of Veterinary Medicine
*  Probable Cause Screening Committee
*  Inspection Checklist
Contact: J. Robert Kline (717) 783-7134

State Real Estate Commission
*  Internal Operating Guidelines
*  Probable Cause Screening Committee
Contact: Deborah Misheck (717) 783-3658

OTHER:

Bureau of Commissions, Elections and Legislation
*  Secretary's Advisories to County Election and Voter Registration Officials
*  Election Calendars
*  Becoming a Notary Public in Pennsylvania
*  Instructions for Filing as a Candidate of a Minor Political Party
*  Instructions for Filing as an Independent Candidate
*  Nomination Petitions
*  Nomination Papers
*  Notice on What Constitutes a Vote
Contact: Harry VanSickle (717) 783-2053
*  Campaign Finance Reporting Law Pamphlet
*  Voter Registration Mail Application (English and Spanish)
*  2003 Report to the General Assembly--The Administration of Voter Registration in Pennsylvania
*  Your Vote is Your Voice
Contact: Allison Deibert (717) 787-5280
*  The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania State Plan (as required by the Help America Vote Act of 2002)
*  Elections News Poster (English and Spanish)
Contact: Jessica Myers (717) 787-5280

Bureau of Charitable Organizations
*  Registration Packets for Charitable Organizations, Professional Solicitors and Professional Fundraising Counsels
Contact: Elissa Brown (717) 783-1720

Corporation Bureau
*  A Guide to Business Registration in Pennsylvania
Contact: Barbara Kennedy (717) 783-9210

Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs State Board of Nursing
*  List of Approved Programs for RN, CRNP and LPN Education (updated as needed)
*  List of Approved LPN Intravenous Therapy Education Programs (updated as needed)
*  NCLEX Jurisdiction Program Summary of All First Time Candidates (updated quarterly)
Contact: Ann Steffanic (717) 783-7142

State Real Estate Commission
*  Applications: Experience Requirements and Point System for Applicants for Broker's Licenses
*  List of States Willing/Not Willing to Enter Into Reciprocal Agreements
*  List of Board Approved Continuing Education Providers
*  2004-2006 Approved Continuing Education Courses
Contact: Deborah Misheck (717) 783-3658


STATE EMPLOYES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM

   Pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1 (Regulatory Review and Promulgation), the State Employees' Retirement System (SERS) submits for publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin the following list of the agency's nonregulatory public documents. For additional information on the listed items, contact the SERS Office of Communications and Policy by calling (717) 787-9657.

Eric Henry   
Executive Director

*  SERS Board of Trustees Adjudications by Topic: Change of Benefit Option

   o Cost of Living Increase
   o Credited Years of Service
   o Death Benefit
   o Disability
   o Effective Date of Retirement
   o Final Average Salary
   o Fraternal Order of Police
   o Frozen Present Value
   o Membership Eligibility
   o Military Service
   o Miscellaneous
   o Multiple Service Credit
   o Overpayment
   o Payment of Interest
   o Pension Forfeiture
   o Purchase of Service
   o Reinstatement
   o Retirement-Covered Compensation
   o Transfer to Alternate Retirement Plan

*  Guide to Your SERS-Issued 1099-R Tax Form (to annuitants February 2006)
*  SERS Member's Guide to Disability Retirement (March 2006)
*  SERS Member Handbook (2005 edition)
*  SERS Guide for Retiring Members (2005 edition)
*  SERS pamphlets

   o Classes of Membership (SERS-150)--10/30/04
   o Domestic Relations and Support Orders (SERS-157)--11/3/04
   o Frozen Present Value: Its Impact on State Pensions (SERS-158)--10/28/04
   o  How to Apply for a Disability Retirement (SERS-152)--11/04/04
   o  Information for Retirees (SERS-149)--11/30/04
   o  Information on Tax Form 1099-R for Tax Year 2004
   o  Provisions for the Purchase of Service (SERS-155)--3/8/05
   o  Refund Procedures for those Leaving State Service (SERS-159)--10/28/04
   o  Retirement Benefits available to Pennsylvania State Police (SERS-153)--11/3/04
   o  Retirement Options for SERS Members (SERS-154)--10/28/04
   o  Social Security Integration Coverage for SERS Members (SERS-151)--10/28/04
   o  Vesting in the State Employees' Retirement System (SERS 162)--11/30/04

*  SERS Flyers:

   o SERS Monthly Annuity Payment Dates (2006)

*  Management Directives issued by SERS

   o  570.1--State Employees' Retirement System, Duties of Agencies
   o  570.5--Employer Contributions Required on the Purchase of Prior Service
   o  570.6--Optional Membership in State Employees' Retirement System
   o  570.8--Reinstatement of Dismissed or Furloughed Employees Into The State Employees' Retirement System
   o  570.9--Reinstatement Into the State Employees' Retirement System of Employees Furloughed or Otherwise       Terminated and Reemployed
   o  570.11--Changes to Retirement and Personnel Payroll System and Collection of Arrears Balances
   o  570.12--Refusal of Recall From Furlough--Termination of Interest on Retirement Contributions
   o  570.13--State Employees' Retirement System, Regional Field Offices
   o  570.14--Deferred Compensation Program
   o  570.15--Public Employees' Pension for Forfeiture--Act 1978-140

*  SERS Mission Statement
*  SERS Statement of Investment Policy

   o  SERS Alternative Investments Statement of Investment Policy
   o  SERS Real Estate Statement of Investment Policy

*  SERS Proxy Voting Policy
*  SERS Public Markets Investment Advisor Retention Guidelines
*  SERS 2006 Annual Five-Year Investment Plan
*  SERS Right-to-Know-Law Policy dated November 3, 2004
*  The FOP Decision: The resolution of the SERS Board of Trustees dated September 26, 1990, implementing the    arbitration award issued February 17, 1988, in Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania    State Police Lodges, American Arbitration Association Case No. 14 390 1611 87 J (Thomas J. DiLauro, Chair)
*  ''SERS News'' member newsletter (Fall edition in October 2005)
*  SERS Information Bulletins
*  SERS Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (published June 2006)
*  Sample Domestic Relations Order and Instruction Letter
*  Power of Attorney form
*  SERS Board Minutes and Resolutions
*  Actuarial Reports (annual and five-year)
*  Actuarial Tables
*  Memoranda of Understanding currently in effect
*  SERS Appeals Committee Guidelines for Informal Appeals
*  SERS Securities Litigation Policy (Adopted 5/31/06 Board Meeting)

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