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Regulation Being Considered	Proposed Date of Promulgation	Need and Legal Basis for Action	Agency Contact
ENVIRONMENTAL HEARING BOARD
Pa. Code Title 25 Chapter 1021 Practice and Procedure	The proposed rulemaking was published in the April 9, 2005 issue of the Pennsylvania Bulletin. Final rulemaking was approved by the Independent Regulatory Review Commission on December 15, 2005, and is expected to be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin in February 2006.	The Environmental Hearing Board Rules Committee has recommended the following revisions to the Board's rules of practice and procedure: 1) 1021.2 (Definitions)--Amend the definition of ''Department'' from ''Department of Environmental Resources'' to ''Department of Environmental Protection'' to reflect the agency's current title, and to add ''and other agencies, boards and commissions'' to reflect the fact that decisions of certain entities other than the Department of Environmental Protection are statutorily appealable to the Environmental Hearing Board. 2) 1021.34(b) (Service by a party)--Amend to require service on other parties by overnight delivery where filing with the Board is by overnight mail or personal service. 3) 1021.104 (Prehearing memorandum)--Amend to require that copies of exhibits be attached to the prehearing memorandum as well as ''such other information as may be required in the Board's orders.'' 4) 1021.53 (Amendments)--Allow for the amendment of complaints and allow a more lenient standard for amending notices of appeal. 5) 1021.51(g)--(j) (Commencement, form and content)--Amend who must receive a copy of a notice of appeal and who is named as an automatic party. 6) 1021.54 (Prepayment of penalties)--Eliminate this rule. 7) 1021.91-95 (Motions)--Create a new and separate rule for summary judgment motions. 8) 1021.101(a) (Prehearing procedure)--Eliminate the bifurcation of expert and non-expert discovery, and change certain prehearing deadlines. 9) 1021.141 (Termination of proceedings)--Correct typographical errors.	Mary Anne Wesdock 412-565-5245
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
New Source Review Air Pollution Control Act 25 Pa. Code, Chapter 127	FY05-06	The Department's existing new source review (NSR) regulations will be amended to clarify existing requirements and to develop an approvable ''equivalency'' demonstration as a revision to the State Implementation Plan	Terry Black, John Slade 717-787-2030
Storage Tank Amendments Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Act 25 Pa. Code, Chapter 246	FY05-06	This proposal represents comprehensive amendments to the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention provisions of Chapter 245, which was last updated in 1997.	Ray Powers 717-772-5809
Mine Opening Blasting Surface Mine Conservation and Reclamation Act 25 Pa. Code, Chapter 89	FY05-06	Revisions to Chapter 89 (Underground Mining of Coal and Coal Preparation Facilities) to better coordinate regulation of blasting of underground mine entries between surface blasting requirements and underground blasting requirements.	Bill Allen 717-783-9580
Chapter 85--Bluff Recession and Setback Amendments Bluff Recession and Setback Act 25 Pa. Code, Chapter 85	FY05-06	This proposal will update Chapter 85 based on the bluff study that resulted from a petition submitted by the Millcreek Township Board of Supervisors, Erie County.	Andrew Zemba 717-772-5633
Nutrient Management 25 Pa. Code, Chapter 83	FY05-06	The State Conservation Commission proposes to revise the current nutrient management regulations affecting concentrated animal operations based on advances in the sciences of agronomics and manure management, as well as public concerns with livestock agriculture.	Doug Goodlander 717-787-8821
Water Resources Planning Water Resources Planning Act 25 Pa. Code, Chapter 110	FY05-06	Addition of new Chapter 110 (Water Resources) establishing requirements for the registration, record keeping and periodic reporting of water withdrawals and water uses in accordance with the Water Resources Act (Act 220 of 2002) to provide information for water resources planning and development of the State Water Plan.	Susan Weaver 717-783-8055
Coal Mine Reclamation Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act 25 Pa. Code, Chapter 86	FY05-06	Revisions to Chapter 86 (Surface and Underground Mining: General) to eliminate an existing reclamation fee and to provide for the reclamation of sites where the operator reclamation bond has been forfeited.	Keith Brady 717-787-4814
Mercury Emissions Air Pollution Control Act 25 Pa. Code	FY05-06	Revise Air Quality regulations to reduce the emission of mercury following input from the Mercury Workgroup.	John Slade 717-783-9476
Newtown Creek et al Stream Redesignation Package Clean Streams Law 25 Pa. Code, Chapter 93	FY05-06	This proposal identifies seven streams (Pine Run, Clearfield County; Indian Spring Run, Chester and Lancaster Counties; Lizard Creek, Carbon County; Indian Creek, Fayette County; Messenger Run, Warren County; Newtown Creek, Bucks County; and Stone Creek, Bedford County) that should be redesignated to provide the correct aquatic life use designation in the water quality standards for these Commonwealth streams.	Bonita Moore 717-772-4462
Radiation Protection Program Radiation Protection Act Radon Certification Act 25 Pa. Code, Chapter 215-240	FY05-06	Rewording of existing requirements and definitions for clarity. Updating of U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission incorporation by reference citations. Reinstate industrial radiography incident reporting requirement inadvertently deleted by previous rulemaking. Updating radon protocols.	L. Ray Urciuolo 717-783-9730
Noncoal Program Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act 25 Pa. Code, Chapter 77	FY05-06	Revisions to Chapter 77 (Noncoal Mining) that govern the licensing of mine operators and permitting of mines for minerals other than coal. Specific areas for revision include clarification of permit application requirements including, hydrologic data requirements.	Bill Allen 717-783-9580
Oil & Gas Well Program Oil and Gas Act 25 Pa. Code, Chapter 78	FY05-06	Revisions to Chapter 78 (Oil and Gas Wells) that governs the drilling, operation and plugging of oil and gas wells. Includes changes to bond amount. Bond rates were established in the O & G Act in 1984 as $2,500/single well and $25,000/blanket well (any # wells greater than 10 wells). These rates are inadequate and the Department has been working with the Oil and Gas Technical Advisory Board to develop a new bond amount.	Ron Gilius 717-772-2199
Muddy Run Unsuitable for Mining Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act 25 Pa. Code, Chapter 86	FY05-06	Based on a technical study prepared as a result of a petition submitted by Reade Township Municipal Authority, this proposed rulemaking would designate certain coal seams within the Muddy Run (Clearfield and Cambria Counties) watershed be designated as unsuitable for mining operations.	Tom Callaghan 717-783-9582
Surface Mine Safety Surface Mine Conservation and Reclamation Act Noncoal Surface Mine Conservation and Reclamation Act 25 Pa. Code, Chapter 209	FY05-06	Revision to Chapter 209 (Coal Mines) to adopt by reference the Federal MSHA regulations for surface coal mines and surface noncoal mines.	Bill Allen 717-783-9580
Explosives Storage and Use Explosives Act Surface Mining Conservation & Reclamation Act 25 Pa. Code, Chapter 211	FY05-06	Revisions to Chapter 211 (Storage, Use and Handling of Explosives) that govern the storage and use of explosives.	Bill Allen 717-783-9580
Water Quality Toxics Management Strategy--Statement of Policy Clean Streams Law 25 Pa. Code, Chapter 16	FY 05-06	This annual review identifies amendments to the Water Quality Toxics Management Strategy-- Statement of Policy. Water Quality Criteria in Appendix A, Table 1 are revised to reflect the latest scientific information and Federal guidelines for criteria development.	Bonita Moore (717) 772-4462
Sewage Facility Program Amendments Sewage Facilities Act 25 Pa. Code, Chapter 71, 72, 73a	FY05-06	Revisions to Chapter 71 (Administration of Sewage Facilities Planning Program), Chapter 72 (Administration of Sewage Facilities Permitting Program) and Chapter 73a (Standards for Onlot Sewage Treatment Facilities) that govern sewage facilities under the Sewage Facilities Act.	Jay Africa 717-783-2941
NPDES Permitting Program Amendments Clean Streams Law 25 Pa. Code, Chapter 91 & 92	FY05-06	Revisions to Chapter 91 (General Provisions) and 92 (National Pollution Discharges Elimination System Permitting, Monitoring and Compliance--NPDES) that govern the NPDES permitting program for point source discharges of water pollution.	Dana Aunkst 717-787-8184
Sewage Treatment Plant Program Amendments Clean Streams Law 25 Pa. Code, Chapter 94	FY05-06	Revisions to Chapter 94 (Municipal Wasteload Management) that govern construction and operation of sewage treatment plants.	Dana Aunkst 717-787-8184
Earth Moving and NPDES for Construction Program Amendments Clean Streams Law Dam Safety & Encroachment Act 25 Pa. Code, Chapters 102	FY05-06	Revisions to Chapter 102 (Erosion and Sedimentation Control).	Ken Murin 717-772-5975
Water Obstruction, Encroachment & Dam Safety Program Clean Streams Law Dam Safety & Encroachment Act 25 Pa. Code, Chapter 105	FY05-06	Revisions to Chapter 105 (Dam Safety and Water Management) that govern the Commonwealth's water obstruction, wetlands and dam safety program.	Kelly Heffner, Dennis Dickey 717-772-5970
Chapter 109 Safe Drinking Water Act 25 Pa. Code, Chapter 109	FY05-06	This general update will revise several sections in Chapter 109 to retain or obtain primacy, including monitoring and reporting requirements for lead, copper, inorganic chemicals, volatile synthetic organic chemicals, and synthetic organic chemicals. Other sections will be clarified, such as QA/QC requirements for on-line instrumentation; reporting requirements for failure to monitor; and compliance determinations for the chemical contaminates. The update also will include mandatory electronic data reporting requirements.	Lisa Daniels 717-772-2189
Clean Vehicles Program Amendment Air Pollution Control Act 25 Pa. Code, Chapter 126	FY05-06	Revisions to the existing Pennsylvania Clean Vehicles Program in Chapter 126 (Motor Vehicles and Fuels Program). The regulation provides an extension to 2008 for automakers to comply with the current requirements.	Arleen Shulman 717-772-3926
Air Quality Permit Streamlining Air Pollution Control Act 25 Pa. Code, Chapter 127	FY05-06	The proposed regulation will revise certain public notice provisions and public comment provisions to extend from 120 to 180 days the duration for temporary ''shake-down'' operation of new equipment subject to the Plan Approval requirements.	Terry Black, John Slade 717-787-2030
Portable Fuel Containers Air Pollution Control Act, 25 Pa. Code, Chapter 130	FY05-06	The proposal would revise the portable fuel container regulation to reflect new technology. The new technology makes the containers more user-friendly and provides a slight increase in volatile organic compound and hazardous air pollutant emission reductions.	Terry Black 717-787-2030
Waste Facility Notification near Military Airports Solid Waste Management Act 25 Pa. Code, §§ 271.1, 279.101 & 293.112	FY05-06	This proposed regulation is in response to a petition filed by the Department of Defense. It would amend the Municipal and Residual Waste Regulations to include military airport in the definition of ''airport.'' and require a transfer facility applicant to notify the PENNDOT's Bureau of Aviation and the Federal Aviation Administration and the airport if a proposed transfer facility or expansion is within 6 miles of an airport runway.	Steve Socash 717-787-7381
Residual Waste Program Solid Waste Management Act 25 Pa. Code, Chapter 287--299	FY05-06	Revisions to various chapters in Article IX (Residual Waste Management) that govern the generation, treatment, storage, transportation and disposal of residual waste.	Steve Socash 717-787-7381
Municipal Waste Program Solid Waste Management Act 25 Pa. Code, Chapters 271--285	FY05-06	Revisions to various chapters in Article VIII (Municipal Waste Management) that govern the generation, treatment, storage, transportation and disposal of municipal waste.	Steve Socash 717-787-7381
Hazardous Waste Program Solid Waste Management Act 25 Pa. Code, Chapters 260--270	FY05-06	Revisions to various chapters in Article VII (Hazardous Waste Management) of Subpart D that govern the generation, treatment, storage, transportation and disposal of hazardous waste.	Rick Shipman 717-783-3390
Land Recycling Program Amendments Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act 25 Pa. Code, Chapter 250	FY05-06	The proposed amendments will revise several aspects of the existing Chapter 250 regulations based upon updated scientific information. The amendments will also serve to clarify the existing regulations.	Dave Hess 717-783-9480
Operator Certification Regulations Water and Wastewater Systems Operators' Certification Act 25 Pa. Code, Chapter 302	FY05-06	This proposal will implement the provisions of Act 11 of 2002, the Water and Wastewater Systems Operators' Certification Act which restructures the testing and training program for operators and enhances security provisions for all water and wastewater treatment systems in Pa. Proposal also eliminates remaining provisions in Chapters 301, 303 and 305	Veronica Kasi 717-772-4053
Alternate Fuels Program Alternate Fuels Incentive Act 25 Pa. Code, New Chapter	FY05-06	Revise the existing program regulations to incorporate the program revisions made by Act 178.	Susan Summers 717-783-9242
GENERAL SERVICES
Responsibility 4 Pa. Code, Chapter 60	February 2006, as proposed	This chapter should be amended to be consistent with the Procurement Code and to provide for uniform debarment and suspension procedures.	Mary B. Seiverling (717) 772-2749
Emergency Construction Repairs 4 Pa. Code, Chapter 67	August 2006, as proposed	The regulation should be amended to more accurately reflect present practice and to delete antiquated contract provisions.	Mary B. Seiverling (717) 772-2749
Processing Subscriptions and Sales of Pennsylvania Code and Related Publications 4 Pa. Code, Chapter 81	Summer 2006, as final omitted	These regulations should be repealed since the DGS' Bureau of Management Services no longer has responsibility for processing subscriptions and orders for the Pennsylvania Code.	Mary B. Seiverling (717) 772-2749
Surplus State Property 4 Pa. Code Chapters 41, 43, 45 & 47	February 2007, as proposed	These regulations will be reviewed to ensure that they accurately reflect present practice and are consistent with the Procurement Code.	Mary B. Seiverling (717) 772-2749
Distribution of Federally Donated Foods to Needy Households, 4 Pa. Code Chapters 51, 53 & 55	November 2006, as final omitted	These regulations should be repealed since the responsibility for this program was transferred to the Dept. of Agriculture.	Mary B. Seiverling (717) 772-2749
Committee on Construction Contract Documents, 4 Pa. Code Chapter 62	July 2006, as final omitted	The Procurement Code repealed the legislation creating this committee, which no longer exists.	Mary B. Seiverling (717) 772-2749
Selections Committee, 4 Pa. Code Chapter 64	December 2006, as proposed	These regulations will be reviewed to ensure that they accurately reflect present practice and are consistent with the Procurement Code.	Mary B. Seiverling (717) 772-2749
HEALTH
Health Facility Licensure-General Administrative Chapter & General and Special Hospitals 28 Pa. Code § 51.1 et seq. 28 Pa. Code § 101.1 et seq.	April 2006, as proposed.	The amendments to existing regulations will update the licensure requirements for hospitals and other health care facilities. Pursuant to the Health Care Facilities Act, 35 P. S. §§ 448.101--448.904b.	Barbara Holland 717-346-9692 James T. Steele, Jr. 717-783-2500
Communicable Diseases 28 Pa. Code § 27.1 et seq.	June 2006, as proposed.	The amendments to existing regulations will clarify the Department's authority to perform disease surveillance and investigation. Pursuant to the Disease Prevention and Control Law of 1955, 35 P. S. §§ 521.1--521.21.	Yvette M. Kostelac 717-783-2500
Head Injury Program	July 2006, as proposed	The amendments to existing regulations will address client enrollment and provider issues. Pursuant to 35 P. S. § 6934(e).	Crystal Fox 717-783-2500
Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infant's and Children (WIC) 28 Pa. Code § 1101.1 et seq.	April 2006, as final-omitted	The amendments to existing regulations will bring the Commonwealth into compliance with the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004 requirements and allow participants to use WIC vouchers at any WIC authorized store. The amendments will also prohibit authorization of stores that get more than 50% of their annual food revenue from the sale of WIC foods. The amendments will also clarify the availability of minimum inventory during store reviews.	Robert Datorre 717-783-2500
HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY
No regulations being developed or considered at this date.
INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AUTHORITY
25 Pa. Code §§ 963.12(a)(6) and (7) 963.13(b) 2, 963.13(c), 963.14(a), 963.15(a), and 25 Pa. Code § 965.4(9).	Spring 2007	PENNVEST recommends the following revisions: (1). Delete 25 Pa. Code § 963.12(a) (6) in its entirety and the second sentence of 25 Pa. Code § 963.13(b)(2) thereby allowing PENNVEST to provide financial assistance (loan or grant) for costs associated with the development of an approvable official sewage plan under the Sewage Facilities Act, 35 P. S. § 750.1 et seq. (2). Delete 25 Pa. Code § 963.12(a)(7) thereby allowing PENNVEST to provide financial assistance (loan and grant) for costs associated with the extraction for profit of minerals or other resources from wastewater or sludge whether the project is sponsored by a public or private actor. (3). Amend 25 Pa. Code § 963.13 (c) by revising the section to provide for an amortization of advance funding loans with a term of 59 months of interest only and repayment on principal and interest on the 60th month. (4). Amend 25 Pa. Code § 963.14(a) by revising the section to clarify when the use of an affordability analysis for the award of grants is necessary. (5). Amend 25 Pa. Code § 963.15(a) by revising the first sentence to provide for a change in the normal loan term to allow 3 years of interest only preceding the 20 year term. (6). Amend 25 Pa. Code § 965.4 (9) to allow for eligible land costs under the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970.	Shawn W. Weis (717)-783-6776
INSURANCE
Producer Licensing, 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 37, §§ 37.1--37.84	Summer/Fall 2006, as proposed.	Act 147 of 2002 sets new standards for Producers in the Commonwealth. This chapter will be repealed and replace with new regulation consistent with the statute.	Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator 717-787-4429
Credit Life Insurance & Credit Accident & Health Insurance, 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 73, §§ 73.103 & 73.138	Winter/Spring 2006, as proposed.	Amend the regulation to meet NAIC standards.	Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator 717-787-4429
Replace Life Insurance Annuities, 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 81, §§ 81.1-9	Spring/Summer 2006, as proposed.	Amend pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1.	Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator 717-787-4429
Minimum Reserve Standards for Individual and Group Health and Accident Insurance Contracts, 31 Pa. Code, §§ 84a.1-84a.8	Winter/Spring 2006, as proposed.	Amend the regulation to new minimum standards adopted by the NAIC.	Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator 717-787-4429
Life Insurance Illustrations (New Chapter 87a)	Fall/Winter 2006, as proposed.	Act 154 of 1996 provides for life insurance illustration requirements for life insurance policies. The statute sunsets when a life insurance illustration regulation becomes effective. A life insurance illustration regulation will eliminate misleading illustrations, make illustrations more understandable, and standardize terms and illustration formats for the entire life insurance industry. Further, it is more appropriate that technical requirements, such as these, appear in a regulation rather than in statutory form.	Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator 717-787-4429
Cash Advances to Insurance Companies 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 105, §§ 105.1--105.2	Spring 2006, as proposed.	Review to determine whether to amend or repeal based on statutory amendments enacted in 2004 (Act No. 216 of 2004).	Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator 717-787-4429
Property and Casualty Actuarial Opinion, 31 Pa. Code, §§ 118a.1--118a.7 (NEW)	Winter/Spring 2006, as proposed.	New regulation to require property & casualty insurers to annually submit an Actuarial Opinion Summary of the Actuarial Report on loss and loss adjustment expense reserves, including information on the opining actuary's best estimate and/or range of reasonable estimates.	Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator 717-787-4429
Preparation of Filing of Property and Casualty Forms for Approval, 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 133, §§ 133.1--133.12	Summer/Fall 2006, as proposed.	Repeal pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1.	Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator 717-787-4429
Description of Reserves--Prohibited Phrases, 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 139, §§ 139.1--139.3	Spring/Summer 2006, as proposed.	Amend pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1.	Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator 717-787-4429
Unfair Insurance Practices; Unfair Claims Settlement Practices, 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 146, §§ 146.1--146.10	Spring/Summer 2006, as proposed.	Amend pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1.	Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator 717-787-4429
Requirements for Qualified Reinsurers 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 161 §§ 161.1--161.9	Spring 2006, as proposed.	Amend to update requirements for assets held in trust.	Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator 717-787-4429
Health Care Provider Retention Program, 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 248, §§ 248.1-- 248.11 (NEW)	Winter/Spring 2006, as proposed.	Adopt regulations per the Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error (Mcare) Act (40 P. S. §§ 1303.1101 et seq.)	Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator 717-787-4429
Viatical Regulations (NEW chapter)	Spring/Summer 2006, as proposed.	New regulation addressing issues pertaining to the Licensing of Viatical Brokers.	Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator 717-787-4429
LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Repeal of mine and excavation regulations, Title 34, Chap. 33, Bureau of Occupational and Industrial Safety.	Submit final-omitted regulation in Spring 2006.	Will revoke Labor and Industry's authority to regulate mines and excavations. The Department of Environmental Protection now has this authority.	Edward Leister 717-787-3323
Boiler requirements, Title 34. Bureau of Occupational and Industrial Safety.	Publication as final-form regulation in Winter 2006.	The regulations will update requirements for boilers and unfired pressure vessels in accordance with the Boiler and Unfired Pressure Vessel Law.	Edward Leister 717-787-3323
Liquefied Petroleum Gas, Title 34. Bureau of Occupational and Industrial Safety.	Submit proposed rulemaking in Fall 2006.	Will enact the Propane and Liquefied Petroleum Gas Act passed in June 2002. Will govern the design, installation and construction of containers and equipment for storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gas, specify the odorization of the gases and establish guidelines for the processing and technologies that are not covered by industry standards.	Edward Leister 717-787-3323
Business Enterprise Program, Title 34. Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services	Submit proposed rulemaking in Summer 2006.	Concerns operation of snack bars and similar operations in Commonwealth facilities under the Federal Randolph-Sheppard Act and related Pennsylvania laws.	Pamela Shaw 717-783-3784
Office of Vocational and Rehabilitation, Title 34.	Submit Proposed Rulemaking Winter 2006	Regulations will govern the registration process and implement the Sign Language Interpreter and Transliterator Registration Act which was enacted in 2004. (Act 57 of 2004).	Catherine N. Wojciechowski 717-787-4186
Prevailing Wage Appeals Board (PWAB), Title 34, Chap 213.	Submit proposed rulemaking in Summer 2006.	PWAB will amend its regulations to reduce paperwork requirements and improve/streamline procedures.	Richard C. Lengler 717-783-9288
Unemployment Compensation, Title 34, Bureau of Unemployment Compensation Tax Services	Submit proposed rulemaking in Spring 2006.	Update Unemployment Compensation tax and select benefit regulations.	Scott Miedrich 717-787-2097
Unemployment Compensation, Title 34, Bureau of Unemployment Compensation Benefits	Submit proposed rulemaking in Spring 2006.	Update requirements and procedures for filing benefit and claim applications.	Jeri Morris 717-787-3667
Unemployment Compensation, Title 34, Chapter 101, Unemployment Compensation Board of Review	Submit proposed rulemaking in Spring 2006.	Update appeal and hearing procedures to reflect evolving procedures and statutory changes.	Edward Rawlings 717-787-1620
Bureau of Workers' Compensation Title 34, Chapter 121	Submit final-form regulation Spring 2006.	Updating regulations concerning processing of claims forms/petitions to reflect changes in law and technology.	Thomas Dinsmore 717-772-0621
Bureau of Workers' Compensation, Title 34, Chapter 127, Medical Cost Containment	Submit proposed rulemaking by Spring 2006.	Update processes governing medical care and costs under the Workers' Compensation Act.	Eileen Wunsch 717-772-1912
Bureau of Workers' Compensation, Title 34, Chapter 123	Submit final-form regulation in Spring 2006.	Update procedures for qualifications of vocational experts to reflect passage of Act 88 (if needed).	Eileen Wunsch 717-772-1912
Bureau of Workers' Compensation, Title 34, Chapter 125A, Self-Insurance	Submit proposed rulemaking in Summer 2006.	Clarify standards and security requirements for individual self-insured employees.	George Knehr 717-783-4476
Bureau of Mediation, Title 34	Submit proposed rulemaking in Fall 2006	Specify procedures and process for Bureau mediators.	William D. Gross 717-787-2803
MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS
State Veterans Home 43 Pa.Code Section 7.1 et. seq.	July 2006, as proposed.	This regulation is necessary to update current regulations, make them more user-friendly. This regulation is a long-term project and would amend 43 Pa. Code Chapter 7.	Dennis T. Guise 717-861-8503
MUNICIPAL POLICE OFFICERS' EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMISSION
Municipal Police Officers' Education and Training Commission. 37 Pa. Code Chapter 203	Proposed regulations were published October 15, 2005.	The Commission intends to update regulations promulgated pursuant to 53 Pa. C.S. § 2164(1), (8), and (14 (relating to Part III, Subpart C, of the Local Government Code).	Syndi L. Guido 717-772-0905
PENNSYLVANIA MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM
No regulations being developed or considered at this time.
PROBATION AND PAROLE
The County Probation and Parole Officers Firearms Education and Training Law 61 P. S. § 332.5 (13) requires the Commission to ''make rules and regulations and to perform other duties as may be reasonably necessary or appropriate to implement the training program for county probation and parole officers.''	The proposed regulation will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin in the fall of 2006.	The County Probation and Parole Officers' Education and Training Commission is in the process of promulgating these regulations and anticipates the completion of proposed regulations by Fall 2006 for publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.	Henry L. Van Brederode 717-787-5699 x 389
The Domestic and Sexual Violence Victim Address Confidentiality Act 23 Pa.C.S.A. § 6712 requires the Office of the Victim Advocate to promulgate regulations to establish an address confidentiality program to protect victims of sexual and domestic violence.	The proposed regulation will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin in the summer of 2006.	23 Pa. C.S.A. § 6712 (2) requires the Office of the Victim Advocate to promulgate the required regulations by July 1, 2006.	Victoria Sostack 717-783-5157
PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
No regulations being developed or considered at this time.

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