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[Continued from previous Web Page] Private practice by certified school psychologists
49 Pa. Code § 41.56.Winter 1997, as proposed. This regulation governs the conditions under which school psychologists may engage in private practice. The Board plans to define the term ''employed'' within the context of Chapter 41; Statutory authority: 63 P.S. § 1203.2(2). Definitions
49 Pa. Code § 41.1.Winter 1997, as proposed. The regulations would update terms to reflect current accreditation entities. The term ''Accredited college or university'' should be amended to reflect the new name for the ''Council on Postsecondary Accreditation (COPA)'' which is the ''Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation (CORPA);'' Statutory authority: 63 P.S. § 1203.2(2). Postdoctoral Experience
49 Pa. Code § 41.31(c)(1)(ii)(E).Winter 1997, as proposed. The regulation establishes necessary experience for licensure. The Board plans to clarify its intent that an individual working two jobs need only meet with his/her respective supervisors one hour per week to satisfy the two hours/week requirement of this paragraph; Statutory authority: 63 P.S. § 1203.2(2). Licensure of master's degree candidates - 49 Pa. Code § 41.54. Winter 1997 as proposed. This regulation pertains to licenses issued prior to January 1, 1996. The Board plans to repeal this section, since the Board no longer issues licenses to Master's degree candidates; Statutory authority: 63 P.S. § 1203.2(2). Professional records
49 Pa. Code § 41.57.Winter 1997 as proposed. This regulation establishes minimum requirements for records which psychologists must maintain. The Board plans to add language to its existing regulation to address a psychologist's responsibility to release information to clients and to charge for reasonable costs of copying; Statutory authority: 63 P.S. § 1203.2(2). Cheryl Lyne
(717) 783-7155Standards for the employment and supervision of unlicensed persons with graduate training in psychology
49 Pa. Code § 41.58(9).Winter 1997, as proposed. The regulations establish minimum levels of supervision of unlicensed persons who provide psychological services under the direction of a licensed psychologist. The Board wishes to clarify the meaning of this regulation so that it is not misinterpreted in an overly restricted fashion; Statutory authority: 63 P.S. § 1203.2(2). Continuing education
49 Pa. Code § 41.59.Winter 1996, as proposed. These regulations establish criteria and requirements of minimum continuing education hours for biennial license renewal. The Board is currently proposing amendments to its continuing education regulations to give psychologists more flexibility in their choice of continuing education programs and to expand the opportunities for meeting the requisite contact hours for continuing education credit; Statutory authority: 63 P.S. § 1203.2(2). Code of ethics
49 Pa. Code § 41.61.January 1997, as proposed. The Board plans a comprehensive amendment to its Code of Ethics in order to bring the Code up to date with the American Psychological Association's Ethical Standards. The Board is required to adopt regulations regarding standards of professional practice and a code of ethics under Section 3.2 of the Psychology Practice Act, Act of March 23, 1972, as amended, 63 P.S. § 1203(2). State Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure Child Abuse Reporting
49 Pa. Code §§ 42.41-42.47.September 1996, as final. Regulations published as proposed rulemaking on March 9, 1996, advise occupational therapists or occupational therapist assistants of the reporting requirements under the Child Protective Services Law, 23 Pa. C.S. § 6311; make reporting requirements a standard of professional conduct and inform Board regulated practitioners that the reporting requirement supersedes any other professional or ethical standard. The regulations are required by the Child Protective Services Law, 23 Pa. C.S. § 6383(b)(2). Clara Flinchum (717) 783-1389 Commissioner of Professional and Occupational Affairs Schedule of Civil Penalties
Act 48 - 49 Pa. Code §§ 43.1-43.11.Must be published by 10-21-97. To adopt a schedule of civil penalties, guidelines for their imposition and procedures for appeal for persons operating without a current, registered, unsuspended and unrevoked license, registration, certificate or permit. Commissioner is required to promulgate regulations setting forth a schedule of penalties, guides and procedures. Schedule adopted applies to the conduct or operation of a business or facility licensed by a licensing board of the Bureau. Gerard Mackarevich
(717) 783-7200State Board of Examiners in Speech-Language and Hearing Child Abuse Reporting
49 Pa. Code §§ 45.401-45.407.September 1996, as final. Regulations published as proposed rulemaking on March 9, 1996, advise licensees of the reporting requirements under the Child Protective Services Law, 23 Pa. C.S. § 6311; make reporting requirements a standard of professional conduct and inform Board regulated practitioners that the reporting requirement supersedes any other professional or ethical standard. The regulations are required by the Child Protective Services Law, 23 Pa. C.S. § 6383(b)(2). Clara Flinchum 783-7156 State Board of Social Work Examiners Child Abuse Reporting
49 Pa. Code §§ 47.51-47.57.September 1996, as final. Regulations published as proposed rulemaking on March 9, 1996, advise licensed social workers of the reporting requirements under the Child Protective Services Law, 23 Pa. C.S. § 6311; make reporting requirements a standard of professional conduct and inform Board regulated practitioners that the reporting requirement supersedes any other professional or ethical standard. The regulations are required by the Child Protective Services Law, 23 Pa. C.S. § 6383(b)(2). Clara Flinchum (717) 783-1389 Unprofessional Conduct
49 Pa. Code § 40.51.Proposed Annex drafted and adopted. Public comment required under Executive Order 1996-1. The Board has authority to adopt regulations establishing standards of professional practice and conduct under Section 6(2) of the Social Workers' Practice Act, Act of July 9, 1987, P.L. 220, 63 P.S. § 1906(2). Sexual Misconduct
49 Pa. Code Chapter 47. P.S. § 1906(2).January 1997, as proposed. The Board intends to propose regulations identifying those acts and conduct which the Board finds inimical to the welfare of the patient. Through the monitoring of its disciplinary process, including the consumer complaints and disciplinary actions, the Board believes that standards of conduct are needed to notify licensees of acts which the Board deems unprofessional and which would form the basis for policy and disciplinary measures in regulating the profession. The Board has authority to adopt regulations establishing standards of professional practice and conduct under Section 6(2) of the Social Workers' Practice Act, Act of July 9, 1987, P.L. 220, 63 STATE POLICE Firearm Regulations
Standards for licensed retail dealers
Chapter 31September 1996, as proposed. The provisions of this chapter will set forth regulations for the storage of firearms, rifles, and shotguns by licensed retail dealers in the event a clear and present danger to public safety is found to exist by the Commissioner of the State Police within this Commonwealth during the hours when licensed retail dealers are closed for business. The provisions of this chapter will apply to all licensed retail dealers and their designated employees. Corporal Albert Picca 717-783-5598 Procedures & Specifications for firearm record forms
Chapter 33September 1996, as proposed. The State Police will promulgate rules and regulations, and in the manner provided by law, the responsibility to administer and enforce these rules and regulations, and the provisions of the Uniform Firearms Act in order to ensure the identity, confidentiality, and security of all records and data pursuant thereto.- Procedures for the receipt and processing of DNA samples for the state DNA database.
Chapter 58September 1996, as proposed. This chapter will set forth policy and procedures for the collection, submission, preservation, analysis, and dissemination of information or records relating to DNA samples from individuals convicted of a felony sex or other specified offenses. Corporal Albert Picca 717-783-5598 TRANSPORTATION Emission Inspection Program
Chapter 177December 1996, as proposed. Amendments needed to implement enhanced decentralized emission inspection program. Peter Gertz
(717) 783-5842Enhanced Emission Inspection
Chapter 178December 1996, as proposed Repeal needed. Will be replaced by Chapter 177. Peter Gertz
(717) 783-5842Temporary Registration Cards and Plates
Chapter 43February 1997, as proposed. Proposed amendments based on concerns identified by Dealer Industry/Department efforts. Revises sanctioning requirements for Dealers, making sanctions more equitable. Linley Oberman (717) 787-2780 Manufacturer, Dealers and Miscellaneous Motor Vehicle Businesses Registration Plates
Chapter 53February 1997, as proposed. Amendments are needed based on revisions to related sections of the Vehicle Code and Industry/Department concerns. Linley Oberman (717) 787-2780 School Buses and School Vehicles
Chapter 171August 1996, as proposed. Reflects revisions Coalition of States agreed to adopt based on Federal recommendations Carol Freeland (717) 783-6823 Vehicle Equipment and Inspection
Chapter 175December 1996, as proposed. Amendments are required due to changes in PA Vehicle Code and Federal equipment regulations. John Munafo
(717) 783-6823Physical and Mental Criteria, Including Vision Standards Relating to the Licensing of Drivers
Chapter 83June 1997, as proposed. Creates waivers for drivers, with medical conditions, which pose no significant danger to driving. Under current regulations drivers with these conditions would have license recalled. Allows drivers to maintain mobility. Adds low vision requirements making additional drivers eligible for licensure. Anne Titler
(717) 783-6246Liquid Fuels Tax
Chapter 449December 1996, as proposed. Due to changes in municipal codes and to ease requirements for municipalities to receive funds. Mitzi Westover (717) 783-5315 School Bus Drivers
Chapter 71June 1997, as proposed. Creates waivers for school bus drivers, with medical conditions, which pose no significant danger to driving. Under current regulations drivers with these conditions would have license recalled. Anne Titler
(717) 783-6246Mechanical, Electrical and Electronic Speed-Timing Devices
Chapter 105July 1996, as proposed. Amendments reflect updates (periodically required) to ensure speed timing devices used by law enforcement officials conform to State and Federal requirements. Mary Sheriff
(717) 783-6676Work Zone Traffic Control Devices
Modify Chapter 203June 22, 1996, as final omitted. In an effort to allow more flexibility, revise the existing regulation to comply with a recent change in the Federal Highway Administration's Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices which now allows the use of the horizontal ''bar'' caution mode in addition to the four-corner caution mode. R. J. Sesny, P.E., (717) 783-6080 Official Traffic Control Devices
Chapter 211January 1997, as proposed. The Federal Highway Administration maintains a Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) for all states to follow. Section 6121 of Pennsylvania's Vehicle Code also mandates the Department to publish a manual consistent with the Vehicle Code and conforming to the MUTCD. The Department is planning to adopt the MUTCD by regulation, adding to and deleting from the federal manual as necessary to meet specific legal requirements and unique Pennsylvania needs. The new regulation would probably be called Chapter 211, and would replace current Chapters 201, 203 and 211 of Title 67 of the Pa. Code. The Department also anticipates publishing several non-regulatory public documents conforming to the federal manual as modified by regulation to provide additional guidance for engineering and traffic studies, work zone traffic control, official traffic signs, pavement markings, traffic signals, etc. A. H. Breneman, (717) 787-3620 Access to and Occupancy of Highways by Driveways and Local Roads
Chapter 441Fall 1996, as proposed. Make extensive changes in the existing regulation to allow structures and drainage pipes in the roadway, identify the proper minimum sight distance, provide guidance on the preparation of impact studies for major developments, expand requirements for indemnification, and establish a written appeal process. W. L. Knerr
(717) 787-5367
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 96-1102. Filed for public inspection July 5, 1996, 9:00 a.m.]
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