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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 97-1229g

[27 Pa.B. 3877]

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LABOR AND INDUSTRY

POLICY STATEMENTS:

Bureau of Labor Law Compliance, Apprenticeship and Training

Apprenticeship and Training Council Policy Manual

Contact: Robert E. Moore (717-787-3681)

Bureau of Occupational and Industrial Safety

Universal Accessibility Interpretation
1)  April 3, 1995
2)  April 24, 1995
3)  February 29, 1996

Contact: James S. Varhola (717-787-3329)

Partitions Enclosing Exit Access (November 26, 1984)

Approved Hot Air Furnaces (November 28, 1994)

Outside Exit Stairs (February 6, 1985)

Story Height Classification for C-2 or C-4 Occupancy with Multi-Level Living Units (February 19, 1985)

Automatic Fire Alarm Systems C-4 Occupancy (February 26, 1985)

Automatic Fire Alarm Systems C-2 Occupancy (February 26, 1985)

Adult Day Care Centers (April 16, 1985)

Minimum Width of Doors (May 8, 1985)

Minimum Exits -C-2 Occupancy (June 21, 1985)

Minimum Exits -D-O Occupancy (June 17, 1985)

Solid Core Wood Doors (March 24, 1986)

Contact: Edward Leister (717-787-3323)

Bureau of Workers' Compensation

Health and Safety --Statement of Policy (Pa. Bulletin Vol. 25, No. 37; September 16, 1995)

Contact: Len Negley (717-772-1917)

GUIDANCE MANUALS:

Bureau of Unemployment Compensation Benefits and Allowances

UCP-1 -This is Your Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Handbook (November, 1995)

Contact: Pete Cope (717-787-3547)

Bureau of Worker and Community Right to Know

Tier II Chemical Inventory Reporting Requirement and Fee Instructions; Facility Reporting Requirements.

Title III List of Lists (Consolidated List of Chemicals Subject to the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know-Act [EPCPA] and Section 112[r] of the Clean Air Act, as amended)

Hazardous Substance Survey Form -Compliance Materials for Public Sector Employees

Hazardous Substance Survey Form -Employer Information Packet (Private Sector)

Leader's Guide for Right to Know Training Program

Right to Know Training Guidelines for Public Sector Employees

Workbook for Public Sector Employees in Providing Right to Know Training

Contact: Tom Ward, Jr. (717-783-1826)

Bureau of Workers' Compensation

Guidelines for Workplace Safety Committees and Accident and Illness Prevention Programs in Pennsylvania

Safety Pays: Workplace Safety Committee Incentive Program (Pamphlet)

Application and Instructions for Certification of Workplace Safety Committee

''Workers' Compensation and the Injured Worker'' Brochure

Contact: Len Negley (717-772-1917)

Application and Summary of Requirements for Self-insurance

Instructions Accompanying Application to Have a Letter or Surety Bond Executed

Guidelines for Individual Self Insurance Actuarial Evaluations

Guidelines for Group Self Insurance Actuarial Evaluations

Application to Renew Self Insurance Status under the Workers' Compensation Act and the Pennsylvania Occupational Disease Act

Application to Initiate Self Insurance Status under the Workers' Compensation Act and the Pennsylvania Occupational Disease Act

Addendum to Application for Self Insurance Status Notice of Affiliates' Initial Inclusion in a Consolidated Program

Addemdum to Application for Self Insurance Status Notice of Affiliates' Renewal in a Consolidated Program

Contact: George Knehr (717-783-4476)

Application and Instructions for Executive Officer and Religious Exceptions to the Workers' Compensation Act

Contact: Carol Ori (717-783-5421)

Office of Vocational Rehabilitation -Bureau of Program Operations

Pennsylvania OVR Counselor Policy Manual

Contact: Roger Barton (717-772-3511)

Prevailing Wage Division

Pennsylvania Construction Wage Survey (Instruction booklet)

Contact: Robert E. Moore (717-787-4763)

INTERNAL GUIDELINES:

Bureau of Labor Standards

Hazardous Occupation Exempt for Diversified Occupation Students

Operating Procedures for Special Education Students in Work Situation During School Hours

Interpretation of Section 4 of the Child Labor Law

Contact: Robert E. Moore (717-787-4763)

OTHER:

Bureau of Labor Standards Abstracts:

Summary of Wage Payment and Collection Law

Equal Pay Law

Minimum Wage Act Poster and Fact Summary

Abstract of Child Labor Law

Employment of Minors as Ambulance Attendants/Junior Firefighters

Contact: Robert E. Moore (717-787-4763)

Bureau of Occupational and Industrial Safety

Application and Checklist

Plan Review Checklist

Procedure for Submission of Plans with Certification Form, Certificate of Design and Energy Conservation Act Exception Form

Contact: Edward Leister (717-787-3323)

Bureau of Worker and Community Right to Know

Compliance Checklist for Public Sector Employees

Occupational Exposure to Lead -Employer Fact Sheet

Employee Workplace Notice -Pennsylvania Worker and Community Right to Know Program

Community and Emergency Response Booklet (IUP)

''Is Your Patient a Lead Exposed Worker?'' (Brochure for Health Care Providers)

''After the Inspection: What Happens Next?'' (Pamphlet)

Contact: Tom Ward, Jr. (717-783-1826)

Industrial Board

Internet Information (Frequently-asked Questions)

Contact: Linda Troutman (717-787-6114)

Prevailing Wage Division

Prevailing Wage Poster

Contact: Robert E. Moore (717-787-4763)


MILITARY & VETERANS AFFAIRS

POLICY STATEMENTS:

ADA policy statement

HIV/AIDS policy statement

Sexual harassment policy

Substance abuse in the workplace policy

Discrimination complaint policy and procedures

Contact: Linda Leese (717) 861-8853

Affirmative action policy statement

Contact: John Cutler (717) 861-8796

Emergency fire evacuation plan

Operation of clubs within National Guard facilities

Privately owned weapons on National Guard facilities

Smoking policy

Contact: Linda Leese (717) 861-8853

Emergency fire evacuation plan, veterans' homes

Contact: George Almasi (717) 861-8903

Public affairs airlift policy

Contact: Colonel Ewing (717) 861-8825

Resident abuse policy and procedures

Staff/resident fraternization policy, Veterans' homes

Contact: John Patten (717) 861-8853

Use of state armories and fundraising on state/federal properties

Contact: LTC Rusnic (717) 861-8580

INTERNAL GUIDELINES:

Adherence to work hours/wear of military uniform

Bomb threat plan - DMVA contains classified information.

Curtailment of activities at FTIG due to inclement weather.

Photo ID cards for state civilian employees at FTIG

Retired guardsmen involvement

Notification of VIP visits to FIG and DMVA organizations

Work schedule

Contact: Linda Leese (717) 861-8853

Discrimination complaint process

Contact: John Cutler (717) 861-8796

Employee orientation checklist

Review of procedures for responding to PHRC/EEOC complaints

Sexual harassment: Your rights and responsibilities

Work rules/standards of conduct

Contact: Linda Leese (717) 861-8853

OTHER/GUIDANCE/INSTRUCTIONAL MANUALS:

Personnel manual

DMVA guide to classification

Employee handbook

Guide to managing the official personnel folder

Leave manual for the DMVA

Employee safety handbook

DMVA guide for controlling sick leave abuse and time and attendance problems

Organizational and functional statement for the DMVA

PA worker and community right to know training booklet

Training guidelines manual

Work-related disability leave and modified light duty manual

Contact: Linda Leese (717) 861-8853

Equal Employment Opportunity

Contract compliance plan for DMVA

DMVA workforce profile 1996

Contact: John Cutler (717) 861-8796

Index of administrative publications (contains classified information) Pamphlet 310-1

Military publications index of blank forms (contains classified information) Pamphlet 25-32

Contact: CW4 Edward Spittle (717) 861-8346

Patient care policy manual, Veterans' Homes

State home construction grant program

Veterans Administration guidelines for state Veterans' Homes

Contact: George Almasi (717) 861-8903

Adjutant General's biennial report

Contact: Public Affairs Office (717) 861-8720

Directory of agencies providing information to veterans

PA Veterans' Memorial

Telephone directory for Veterans organizations

Scotland Schools admission packet

Contact: John Patten (717) 861-8901

Hollidaysburg Veterans Home

Southwestern PA Veterans Center

Contact: George Almasi (717) 861-8903

Rules and regulations for control and use of armories of the Commonwealth of PA

Contact: LTC Rusnic (717) 861-8580

PA National Guard Americans at their best

PA Air National Guard fact sheet

PA Army National Guard fact sheet

PA Soldier's and Sailors' Home

Stationing the Guard - a PA National Guard economic impact report

Contact: Lt Col Cleaver (717) 861-8468


PENNSYLVANIA BOARD OF PROBATION AND PAROLE

Annual Report (1992-93)

Brochures:
-  General Information on Board
-  General Information on Parole Supervision
-  SAVE (Substance Abuse Violators Effort)

Contact: Doris Geiger 787-6208


PENNSYLVANIA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY

POLICY STATEMENTS:

Rental Housing Program; Title 16, Part I, Subpart H, Chapter 40, Subchapter A., Sections 40.11 - 40.25

Contact: William Koons 717-780-3882

Owner-Occupied Residential Housing Program; Title 16, Part I, Subpart H, Chapter 40, Subchapter A., Sections 40.101 - 40.105

Programs Generally; Title 16, Part I, Subpart H, Chapter 40, Subchapter A., Sections 40.111 - 40.117

Contact: Donald Plunkett 717-780-3871

Policy Statement on Homeowner's Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program; Title 16, Part I, Subpart H, Chapter 40, Subchapter B., Section 40.201

Contact: Daryl Rotz 717-780-3922

GUIDANCE MANUALS:

Development Division

PHFA 1997 Multifamily Housing Application Package and Guidelines (contains PennHOMES and Tax Credit Guidelines)

PHFA/City of Philadelphia Partnership Program (Bridge Loan Program)

Contact: Shirley Stark 717-780-3876

Federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program Guide

PHFA Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program Allocation Plan (published annually)

Contact: Diane Brodbeck 717-780-3948

Technical Services Division

Architectural Submission Guide

Submission Guide for Small Projects

PHFA Preconstruction Meeting Guide

Contact: Riitta Lukkari 717-780-3859

Management Division

PHFA Policies, Procedures and Compliance Manual (PennHOMES Program)

PHFA Management Office Policies and Procedures Manual - Rental Housing Programs

PHFA Management Office Policies and Procedures Manual - Section 8 New Construction and Substantial Rehabilitation Programs

PHFA Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Compliance Manual

PHFA Management Division Marketing and Management Manual Accounting and Financial Reporting

Contact: Alan Shenk 717-780-3819

Single Family Housing Division

PHFA Seller's Guide

HOMESTEAD Program Guidelines

Individual On-Lot Sewage Disposal System Loan Program Guidelines

PHFA Servicing Manual

Contact: Donald Plunkett 717-780-3871

INTERNAL GUIDELINES:

Homeowner's Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program Policies and Procedures

Contact: Daryl Rotz 717-780-3922

PHFA Compliance Monitoring Guidance Documents (Multifamily Program)

Contact: Shirley Stark 717-780-3882

PHFA Board Minutes and Resolutions

PHFA Employee Manual

Bylaws of the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency

PHFA Right To Know Act Policy

Contact: Carrie Barnes 717-780-3846

OTHER:

PHFA Annual Reports

1995 Inventory of Assisted Rental Housing

PHFA Statewide Homeownership Program Homebuyers Workbook

Report on the Use of Act 137 - The County Affordable Housing Trust Fund Legislation

PHFA Possibilities (newsletter)

The Service Connection (supportive services newsletter)

PHFA Pamphlets:
Programs of the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency
Statewide Homeownership Program
Lower Income Homeownership and Closing Cost Assistance Programs
Questions & Answers about the Federal Recapture Tax
Home Energy Efficiency and Home Buying
Homeowners' Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program
Supportive Services Program
Tax Credit Program

Contact: Phil Friday 717-780-3915


PENNSYLVANIA INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AUTHORITY
- PENNVEST -

POLICY STATEMENTS:

Internal Guidelines:

Policy and Procedure for Application, Permit and Right of Way Deadlines and Application Retainage, A-1, September 21, 1992

Policy and Procedure for the Renegotiation of Financial Assistance Terms, A-5, August 20, 1991.

Policy and Procedure for Project Cost Increases, A-6, November 1, 1995

Policy and Procedure for Emergency Work Undertaken Without A Letter of No Prejudice, A-10, 1991.

Policy and Procedure for Funding Tap in Fees, A-11, February 14, 1995

Policy and Procedure for Force Account Work, A-12, May 24, 1993.

Policy and Procedure for Eligible Amount of Acquisition Cost, A-13, November 19,1992.

Policy and Procedure for Eligibility of Street Resurfacing Costs, A-14, November 19, 1992

Policy and Procedure for Project Costs and Loan Closings, B-1, August 20, 1991

Policy and Procedure for the Selection of Contractors By Borrowers, B-7, August 20, 1991.

Policy and Procedure for Establishment of Borrowers' Accounts, B-8, August 20, 1991.

Policy and Procedure for Commitment Acceptance and Closing Deadline, B-9, May 24, 1993

Contact: Elaine Keisling 717 783-4494

Other:

PENNVEST: Pennsylvania's Doorway to the Future, 1994.

On-Lot Sewage Disposal System for the Individual Homeowner Funding Program August ,1997.

A Water, Sewer and Stormwater Utility's Guide to Financial and Technical Assistance Program, May, 1997

Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority Application, April, 1996.

Pennvest Annual Report, November , 1996.

Liquid Assets/ Newsletter; July, 1997.

Contact: Lou Ann Buffington (717) 787-8138.


PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
PENNSYLVANIA MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM

Public School Employes' Retirement System

POLICY STATEMENTS:

Paying of Benefits when PSERS has been Notified of Pending or Completed Divorce Action

Purchase of Service Waiving of Payroll Deductions

Paying Death Benefits when Ex-Spouse is Last Named Beneficiary

Contested Death Benefits

Maternity Leave of Absence

Elimination of Frozen Present Value

Crediting Service For Lockouts

Method of Payment For Purchase of Service

Return to School Service for an Emergency Annuitant

Direct Rollover Limitations

Overpayments and Direct Rollovers

Alternate Retirement Dates and Termination Date

Special Retirement Incentive 30-Year Window

Inactive Interest

Employment and Income Restrictions for Disability Annuitants

Interpretation of Declaration of Intent to Retire Under Mellow

Multiple Service Election

Leaving Service Before Age 62 With Less Than Ten Years of Service

Converting Hours to Days

Crediting Purchases of Service during a Non-Qualifying Year

Definition of ''School Year''

Rate of Contribution

Paying Death Benefits and Collecting Overpayments from Deceased Members' Accounts

Activated Military Leave (Approved Military Leave of Absence)

Paying Death Benefits and Collecting Overpayments from Deceased Members' Accounts

Cadet Nurse Service

Birthday Rule for Determining Eligibility for Retirement Benefits

Contact: Frank Ryder (717) 720-4733

GUIDANCE MANUALS:

PSERS Member Handbook (Current Ed. 1995)

PSERS Retired Member Handbook (Current Ed. 1993)

PSERS Update

PSERS Videos:
Working For Your Future
A Foundation For Your Retirement
Here When You Need Us
Enjoying Your Retirement
Making the Most of Your Retirement Dollars

PSERS Pamphlets:
Let's Talk: About Leaving Employment
Let's Talk: About Taxes on Your Retirement Account
Let's Talk: About Disability Benefits
Let's Talk: About Being Retired
Let's Talk: About Your Retirement and Divorce
Let's Talk: About Death Benefits
Let's Talk: About Purchasing Credit for Service

PSERS Retirement Chalkboard (Active Members Newsletter)

PSERS Benefits Hotline (Retired Members Newsletter)

PSERS Reporting Unit Bulletin

Contact: Frank Ryder (717) 720-4733

DECISIONS:

* PSERS Board of Trustees Adjudications
Topics:
   Act 1991-23 (''Mellow Bill'')
Change of Option
Cost of Living Increase
Credited Years of Service
Death Benefit
Disability
Effective Date of Retirement
Final Average Salary
Frozen Present Value
Forced Maternity Leave
Health Care Premium Assistance
Membership Eligibility
Merchant Marine
Multiple Service Credit
Overpayment
Payment of Interest
Pension Forfeiture
Purchase of Service
Reinstatement
Retirement-Covered Compensation
Miscellaneous

Contact: Frank Ryder (717) 720-4733

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