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Proposed Date for Regulation Being Considered Promulgation Need and Legal Basis for Action Agency Contact GENERAL SERVICES Surplus State Property
4 Pa. Code, Chapter 41Winter 1999, as proposed. With the enactment of the Commonwealth Procurement Code (Act 57 of 1998) this Chapter must be substantially amended. Further, there is a need for review and revision of these regulations to implement improvements in the transfer and disposition of state surplus property. Barbara L. Shelton (717) 787-5295 Responsibility
4 Pa. Code Chapter 60Fall 1999, as proposed. This chapter must be amended to conform with the legislative changes produced by Act 57. Gary F. Ankabrandt (717) 783-1982 Instructions to Bidders
4 Pa. Code, Chapter 61Fall 1999, as proposed. This Chapter has been superseded and should be repealed because such instructions should not be set out in regulatory form. There is a need for flexibility which can be of benefit to the Department as well as bidders. Merle H. Ryan (717) 787-7095 General Conditions of the Construction Contract
4 Pa. Code, Chapter 63Fall 1999, as proposed. See comment for Chapter 61. Merle H. Ryan (717) 787-7095 State Art Commission
4 Pa Code, Chapter 65Fall 1999, as proposed. The legislation creating the State Art Commission was sunsetted. Merle H. Ryan (717) 787-7095 Emergency Construction Repairs
4 Pa. Code, Chapter 67Winter 1999, as proposed. The regulation should be amended to more accurately reflect present practice and to delete contract provisions. Such provisions should not be in regulatory form and their deletion will serve the same purpose as noted for Chapter 61. Merle H. Ryan (717) 787-7095 Contract Compliance
4 Pa. Code, Chapter 68Fall 1999, as proposed. Executive Order 1996-8 transferred the contract compliance responsibilities to the Department of General Services John R. McCarty (717) 783-8720 Methods of Awarding Contracts
4 Pa. Code, Chapter 69Winter 1999, as proposed. With the enactment of the Commonwealth Procurement Code (Act 57) it is necessary to conform this Chapter with the changes in the law and to address other procurement areas affected by Act 57. Barbara L. Shelton
(717) 787-5295Commonwealth Parking Facilities
4 Pa. Code, Chapter 71Winter 1999, as proposed. Amendments are required because parking locations have been changed. James W. Martin (717) 783-5028 Commonwealth Automotive Fleet
4 Pa. Code, Chapter 73Winter 1999, as proposed. The regulation will be amended to eliminate the requirement for a Pennsylvania license to drive a state vehicle and will permit out-of-state licenses. Gary F. Ankabrandt (717) 783-1982 Processing Subscriptions and Sales of Pennsylvania Code and Related Publications
4 Pa. Code, Chapter 81Winter 1999, as proposed. These regulations should be repealed since the Department of General Services' Bureau of Management Services no longer has responsibility for the processing of subscriptions and orders for the PA Code. The PA Code contractor is now responsible for the PA Code subscriptions. New regulations will be developed to address sales of Commonwealth publications in general. John R. McCarty (717) 783-8720 First Amendment Rights
4 Pa. Code, Chapter 86Winter 1999, as proposed. The amendment will extend coverage of the statement of policy to the Philadelphia State Office Building, Pittsburgh State Office Building, Scranton State Office Building, and Reading State Office Building. Gregory C. Santoro
(717) 787-5599Death Benefits for Survivors of Firemen and Law Enforcement Officers - 4 Pa. Code, Chapter 89 Winter 1999, as proposed. Since Act 101 of June 24, 1976 (P. L. 424) was amended by Act 161 of 1994 (P. L. 1373), the regulations must be amended to reflect the legislative changes. James W. Martin (717) 783-5028 HEALTH
Emergency Medical Services
28 Pa. Code § 1001.1 et seq.December 1999, as final. The amendments to existing regulations will enhance the operation of the Emergency Medical Services System in the Commonwealth. Pursuant to the Emergency Medical Services Act, 35 P. S. §§ 6921-6938. Kenneth E. Brody 717-783-2500 Personnel Administration in County Health Departments
28 Pa. Code § 13.1 et seq.
State Aid to Local Health Departments
28 Pa. Code § 15.1 et seq.No publication anticipated in the next six months. The amendments to existing regulations will make them consistent with current local health administration practices. Pursuant to the Local Health Administration Law, 16 P. S. §§ 12001-12028. Kenneth E. Brody 717-783-2500 Organized Camps and Campgrounds
28 Pa. Code § 19.1No publication anticipated in the next six months. These regulations are being considered for review and updating in part because of the transfer of authority for certain environmental regulations to the Department of Health. Pursuant to 71 P. S. § 532 and 71 P. S. §§ 1340.101 et seq. Kenneth E. Brody 717-783-2500 Head Injury Program
28 Pa. Code § 14.1 et seq.November 1999, as final. These new regulations will facilitate the implementation of this program. Pursuant to the Emergency Medical Services Act, 35 P. S. § 6934(e). Kenneth E. Brody 717-783-2500 Public Bathing Place Lifeguard Requirements
28 Pa. Code § 18.1; § 18.42November 1999, as final. The amendments to existing regulations will provide lifeguard requirements for recreational swimming establishments, and add requirements for lifeguard certification and factors to be considered in determining adequate lifeguard coverage. Pursuant to Act 75 of 1998, amending 35 P. S. §§ 672-680d (the Public Bathing Law). Kenneth E. Brody 717-783-2500 Health Facility Licensure--Hospices
28 Pa. Code § 651.1 et seq.November 1999, as proposed. These new regulations will establish standards for the licensure and regulation of hospices. Pursuant to Act 95 of 1998, amending the Health Care Facilities Act, 35 P. S. § 448.101 et seq. Kenneth E. Brody 717-783-2500 Hearing Aid Sales Registration
28 Pa. Code § 25.201 et seq.October 1999, as proposed. The amendments to existing regulations will prescribe continuing education requirements for hearing aid fitters and update regulations regulating hearing aid sales. Pursuant to Act 153 of 1998, amending the Hearing Aid Sales Registration Act, 35 P. S. § 6700-101 et seq. Kenneth E. Brody 717-783-2500 Drug and Alcohol Confidentiality
4 Pa. Code § 255.1 et seq. and § 257.1 et seq.March 2000, as proposed. These regulations are being reviewed for updating and to address concerns regarding availability of records of patients being treated for drug and alcohol related problems. Pursuant to the Pennsylvania Drug and Alcohol Abuse Control Act, 71 P. S. §§ 1690.101-1690.115. Keith Fickel 717-783-2500 Drug and Alcohol Facility Physical Plant Standards
28 Pa. Code § 705.1 - 705.29October 1999, as proposed. The amendments to existing regulations will establish uniform standards for all residential and non-residential services. Pursuant to the Pennsylvania Drug and Alcohol Abuse Control Act, 71 P. S. §§ 1690.101-1690.115. Keith Fickel 717-783-2500 Dental Laboratories
28 Pa. Code § 25.301 et seq.No publication anticipated in the next six months. These new regulations are needed to establish standards for the operation of laboratories in dental offices. Pursuant to the Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act, 35 P. S. § 780-101 et seq. Keith Fickel 717-783-2500 Communicable Diseases
28 Pa. Code § 27.1 et seq.November 1999, as proposed. The amendments to existing regulations will make them consistent with current public health practices for the control of communicable and other reportable conditions. Pursuant to the Disease Prevention and Control Law of 1955, 35 P. S. §§ 521.1-521.21. Yvette Kostelac 717-783-2500 Managed Care Organizations
28 Pa. Code 9.1 et seq.September 1999, as proposed. The amendments to existing regulations will update standards governing health maintenance organizations, and supersede statements of policy pertaining to integrated delivery systems and improving quality health care accountability and protection for managed care organizations. Pursuant to the Health Maintenance Organization Act, 40 P. S. §§ 1551-1567, and Act 68 of 1998, amending the Insurance Company Law of 1921, 40 P. S. § 341 et seq. Yvette Kostelac 717-783-2500 Home Health Care Agencies
28 Pa. Code § 601.1 et seq.No publication anticipated in next six months. The amendments to existing regulations will provide for consistency with federal conditions of participation in Medicare programs. Pursuant to the Health Care Facilities Act, 35 P. S. § 448.101 et seq. Carol Somerset-Griffie 717-783-2500 Birth Centers
28 Pa. Code § 501.1 et seq.No publication anticipated in next six months. The amendments to existing regulations will incorporate proposed newborn screening regulations. Pursuant to the Health Care Facilities Act, 35 P. S. § 448.101 et seq. Carol Somerset-Griffie 717-783-2500 Health Facility Licensure-- Long Term Care Facilities
28 Pa. Code § 201.1 et seq.July 1999, as final. The amendments to existing regulations will update standards regulating long term nursing care facilities, and will incorporate many of the federal long-term care certification regulations. Pursuant to the Health Care Facilities Act, 35 P. S. § 448.101 et seq. James T. Steele, Jr. 717-783-2500 Health Facility Licensure-- Ambulatory Surgical Facilities
28 Pa. Code § 551.1 et seq.August 1999, as final. The amendments to existing regulations will update the standards for ambulatory surgical facilities. Review occurred due to sunset of Certificate of Need. Pursuant to the Health Care Facilities Act, 35 P. S. § 448.101 et seq. James T. Steele, Jr. 717-783-2500 Health Facility Licensure-- General & Special Hospitals & Health Planning
28 Pa. Code § 301.1 et seq.
28 Pa. Code § 401.1 et seq.August 1999, as final-omitted. Repeal of chapters on health planning (federal program and certificate of need), as statutory authority for both chapters has terminated. Pursuant to the Health Care Facilities Act, 35 P. S. § 448.101 et seq. James T. Steele, Jr. 717-783-2500 Health Facility Licensure-- General Administrative Chapter & General and Special Hospitals
28 Pa. Code § 101.1 et seq.January 2000, as proposed. The amendments to existing regulations will update the licensure standards for general and special hospitals. Pursuant to the Health Care Facilities Act, 35 P. S. § 448.101 et seq. James T. Steele, Jr. 717-783-2500 Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC Program)
28 Pa. Code § 1101. et seq.August 1999, as proposed. Revisions to State WIC regulations necessary to comply with changes in the Federal regulations (7 C.F.R. § 246) relating to sanctions, disqualification actions and civil money penalties. Federal regulations require State compliance by May 17, 2000.
Concurrent with the changes mandated by new Federal regulations, the Department will also conduct a full review of all aspects of WIC Program operation contained in the State regulations.Lesa E. Tressler 717-783-2500 Environmental Health Assessment
28 Pa. Code § 17.1 et seq.No publication anticipated in the next six months. These regulations are being considered for review and updating in part because of the transfer of authority for certain environmental regulations to the Department of Health. Pursuant to 71 P. S. § 532 and 71 P. S. §§ 1340.101 et seq. Kenneth E. Brody 717-783-2500 HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY No regulations being developed or considered at this date. INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AUTHORITY Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority Financial Assistance, 25 Pa Code Chapter 963, Chapter 965, Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund Winter 1999, as proposed. The need for these amendments are twofold: First certain amendments to Chapter 963 will notify the public of certain less onerous regulatory requirements for obtaining a Letter of No Prejudice. Second, certain other amendments to existing regulations are necessary to clarify and inform the public of current agency policy, procedure and program requirements. The grant of authority to amend 25 Pa. Code Chapters 963 and 965 is set forth in Section 6(4)(i) of the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority Act, 35 P. S. § 751.6(4)(i). Brion Johnson
(717) 783-6798
Jayne B. Blake
(717) 783-6776INSPECTOR GENERAL
No regulations being developed or considered at this date. INSURANCE
Allocation of Joint Expenses, 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 3, §§ 3.1-3.6 November 1999, as proposed. Amend to be consistent with current NAIC accounting instructions and to expand the scope of the regulations to include life and health insurers in holding company systems. Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator 717-787-4429 Miscellaneous (Relating to Uniform Classification of Expenses), 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 11, §§ 11.1-11.7 August 1999, as proposed. Repeal §§ 11.2 and 11.5-7 to eliminate outdated, unnecessary regulations and amend § 11.4 to clarify current NAIC accounting instructions for electronic data processing expenses. Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator 717-787-4429 Costs of Examinations (EDP Expenses), 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 12, §§ 12.1-12.7 October 1999, as proposed. Amend to clarify the various types of costs incurred in the conduct of department examinations. Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator 717-787-4429 Stock Ownership Statements, 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 21, §§ 21.1-21.103 October 1999, as proposed. Amend to update requirements relating to Stock Ownership Statements consistent with NAIC model language. Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator 717-787-4429 Proxies, Consents and Authorizations, 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 23, §§ 23.1-23.96 October 1999, as proposed. Amend to update requirements relating to Proxies, Consents and Authorizations consistent with NAIC model language. Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator 717-787-4429 Acquisitions of Capital Stock (Insurance Company Holding Law) , 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 25, §§ 25.1-25.23 July 1999, as proposed. Amend to be consistent with 1993 amendments to the authorizing statute and to eliminate unnecessary filing requirements Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator 717-787-4429 Advances to Mutual, Stock and Life Companies (NEW Chapter 105a) June 1999, as proposed. New regulation to address surplus notes issued by mutual stock and life companies consistent with authorizing statute adopted in 1992. Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator 717-787-4429 Assigned Risk Plan, 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 33, § 33.29 July 1999, as final. Repeal current regulation and replace regulation with new chapter (31 Pa. Code, Chapter 67a) to be consistent with Pennsylvania Assigned Risk Plan Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator 717-787-4429 Surplus Lines, Chapter 35, §§ 35.1-35.22 August 1999, as final. Repeal current regulations, 31 Pa. Code, Chapters 35 (and Chapter 123) and replace with one updated regulation relating to surplus lines insurance consistent with 1992 statutory amendments. Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator 717-787-4429 Producer Licensing, 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 37, §§ 37.1-37.84 October 1999, as proposed. Amend 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 37, Agent Certificates of Qualification and Broker Licenses, consistent with statutory amendments in Act 72 of 1996 and 40 of 1997. Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator 717-787-4429 Producer Licensing, 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 39, §§ 39.1-39.22 October 1999, as proposed. Amend Chapter 39 relating to continuing education for agents and brokers consistent with statutory amendments in Act 72 of 1996. Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator 717-787-4429 Reserves of Beneficial Societies, 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 43, §§ 43.1-43.2 November 1999, as proposed. Repeal pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1. Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator 717-787-4429 Advertising of Insurance, 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 51, §§ 51.1-51.61 August 1999, as proposed. Amend pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1. Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator 717-787-4429 Special Rules of Administrative, Practice and Procedure, 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 56, §§ 56.1-56.3 October 1999, as proposed. Amend pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1. Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator 717-787-4429 Objections and Procedure for Hearings on Reports of Examination, 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 58, §§ 58.1-58.3 October 1999, as proposed. Repeal to eliminate outdated, unnecessary requirements consistent with the new examination law adopted in 1992 (40 P. S. §§ 323.1 - 323.8). Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator 717-787-4429 Cancellations and Refusal to Renew Homeowners Insurance, 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 59, §§ 59.1-59.13 August 1999, as proposed. Amended language to regulation and statute is being drafted pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1. Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator 717-787-4429 Notices for and Appeals of Cancellations and Refusals to Renew Automobile Insurance Policies, 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 61, §§ 61.1-61.14 August 1999, as proposed. Modify regulation consistent with the statute (40 P. S. §§ 1008.1 et seq.). The regulations provide guidance to automobile insurers relating to cancellations and nonrenewals of certain automobile insurance policies, and the available administrative process to secure an administrative review of such terminations. Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator 717-787-4429 Physical Damage Appraisers, 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 62, §§ 62.1-62.4 August 1999, as final. Amend pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1. Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator 717-787-4429 Uninsured Motorist Coverage, 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 63, §§ 63.1-63.3 September 1999, as proposed. Amend pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1 and pending filing before the Department. Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator 717-787-4429 Private Passenger Automobile Policy Forms, 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 64, §§ 64.1-64.14 September 1999, as final. Repeal pursuant to Executive order 1996-1. Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator 717-787-4429 Charter Amendments, 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 65, §§ 65.21-26 August 1999, as proposed. Amend to eliminate outdated, unnecessary provisions relating to minimum capital and surplus requirements pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1. Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator 717-787-4429 Collision Loss Settlements, 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 65, §§ 65.11-14 July 1999, as final. Repeal pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1. Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator 717-787-4429 Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law - Evidence of Financial Responsibility, 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 67, §§ 67.21-28 August 1999, as final. Amend pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1. Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator 717-787-4429 Pennsylvania Assigned Risk Consumer Protections, (NEW Chapter 67a) July 1999, as final. Amend pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1. This will replace 31 Pa. Code § 33.29. Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator 717-787-4429 Life Insurance Illustrations (New) October 1999, 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 Replace Life Insurance Annuities, 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 81, §§ 81.1-9 September 1999, as proposed. Amend pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1. Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator 717-787-4429 Variable Life Insurance, 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 82, §§ 82.1-91 September 1999, as proposed. Amend pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1. Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator 717-787-4429 Disclosure in Solicitation of Life Insurance, 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 83, §§ 83.1-57 August 1999, 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, Chapter 84a, §§ 84a.1-84a.8 August 1999, as final. Amend pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1. Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator 717-787-4429 Actuarial Opinion & Accumulation Contracts, 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 84b, §§ 84b.1-84b.11 November 1999, as proposed. Amend pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1. Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator 717-787-4429 Variable Annuity & Accumulation Contracts, 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 85,
§§ 85.1-85.40September 1999, as proposed. Amend pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1. Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator 717-787-4429 Premium & Retirement Deposit Fund, 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 86, §§ 86.1-86.12 August 1999, as proposed. Amend pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1. Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator 717-787-4429 Requirements for Life Policies and Sales Practices, 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 87, §§ 87.1-87.42 October 1999, as proposed. Amend pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1. Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator 717-787-4429 Individual Accident & Sickness Minimum Standards, 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 88, §§ 88.1-88.195 October 1999, as proposed. Amend pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1. Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator 717-787-4429 Accident and Health Insurance Regulation, 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 89, §§ 89.1-89.11 and § 89.17 October 1999, as proposed. Changes will be promulgated regarding the deregulation of rates and forms filings for accident and health insurance, as a result of Act 159 of 1996. Changes will be made pursuant to the health care provisions of the Federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator 717-787-4429 Preparation of Forms, etc., 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 89, §§ 89.12-16, 89.18-89.62 and 89.101 August 1999, as proposed. Amend pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1. Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator 717-787-4429 Medicare Supplement, 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 89, §§ 89.777,89.890 and Appendix E September 1999, as final. Amend regulation to add Medicare Select provisions. Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator 717-787-4429 Separate Accounts for Principle and Interest Guarantees, 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 90a, §§ 90a.1-90a.31 September 1999, as proposed. Amend pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1. Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator 717-787-4429 Cash Advances to Insurance Companies 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 105, §§ 105.1-105.2 November 1999, as proposed. Amend to reflect statutory amendments adopted in 1992 and 1995 and to eliminate outdated, unnecessary provisions relating to cash advancements to insurance companies pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1. Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator 717-787-4429 Policies Covering Personal Property Pledged as Collateral, 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 112, §§ 112.1-112.12 July 1999, as proposed. Amend pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1. Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator 717-787-4429 Consent to Rate Filings, 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 113, §§ 113.1-113.9 July 1999, as proposed. Repeal pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1. Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator 717-787-4429 Public Adjusters, 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 115, §§ 115.1-115.8 July 1999, as proposed. The regulation was initially promulgated to clarify the requirements of public adjuster contracts. The authorizing statute, Act 72, was amended in 1983 (63 P. S. §§ 1601-1608), and the Insurance Department seeks to modify Chapter 115 to be consistent with the revised statutory language. Additionally, three sections have been proposed for deletion since they mirror the Act. Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator 717-787-4429 Discounting Workers' Compensation Loss Reserves, 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 116, §§ 116.1-116.9 July 1999, as proposed. Blend regulations on discounting of loss reserves into one regulation consistent with Executive Order 1996-1. Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator 717-787-4429 Discounting Medical Malpractice Loss Reserve, 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 118, §§ 118.1-118.6 July 1999, as proposed. Blend regulations on discounting of loss reserves into one regulation consistent with Executive Order 1996-1. Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator 717-787-4429 Surplus Lines, 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 123, §§ 123.1-123.63 August 1999, as final. Repeal current regulations, 31 Pa. Code, Chapters 123 (and Chapter 35) and replace with one updated regulation relating to surplus lines insurance consistent with 1992 statutory amendments. Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator 717-787-4429 Surplus Lines, 31 Pa. Code, (NEW Chapter 124, §§ 124.1-124.10) August 1999, as final. Repeal two current regulations, 31 Pa. Code, Chapters 35 and 123 and replace with one updated regulation relating to surplus lines insurance consistent with 1992 statutory amendments. Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator 717-787-4429 Management Contracts or Exclusive General Agent Agreements, 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 127, §§ 127.1-127.8 September 1999, as proposed. Amend pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1 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 September 1999, 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 October 1999, 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 October 1999, as proposed. Amend pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1. Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator 717-787-4429 Securities Held Under Custodial Agreements, 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 148, §§ 148.1-148.4 November 1999, as proposed. Amend to eliminate unnecessary forms, add uniform requirements relating to custodial agreements and duties of custodians and update provisions relating to permissible custodians. Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator 717-787-4429 Continuing Care Providers, 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 151, §§ 151.1-151.14 September 1999, as proposed. Amend to be consistent with 1996 statutory amendments relating to the order of distribution of assets in insolvencies and to provide for the voluntary surrender of a certificate of authority. Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator 717-787-4429 Contractual Agreements with Integrated Delivery Systems, 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 152, §§ 152.1-152.25 September 1999, as proposed. Amend pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1. Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator 717-787-4429 Quality Health Care Accountability and Protections, 31 Pa. Code, (NEW Chapter 154) July 1999, as proposed. Regulations are necessary to address outstanding issues and to fully implement the requirements of Act 68. Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator 717-787-4429 Health Maintenance Organizations, 31 Pa Code, Chapters 301, §§ 301.1-301.126 September 1999, as proposed. Amend pursuant to Executive order 1996-1. Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator 717-787-4429 Underground Storage Tank Indemnification Fund - Fee Regulation, 25 Pa. Code, Chapter 971, §§ 971.1-971.4 August 1999, as proposed. Repeal the existing regulation for the Underground Storage Tank Indemnification Fund (USTIF).This will be combined with Chapters 973 and 975 into a new regulation, Chapter 977. Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator 717-787-4429 Underground Storage Tank Indemnification Fund - Fee Collections Regulation, Chapter 973, §§ 973.1-973.12 August 1999, as proposed. Repeal the existing regulation for the Underground Storage Tank Indemnification Fund (USTIF). This will be combined with Chapters 971 and 975 into a new regulation, Chapter 977. Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator 717-787-4429 Underground Storage Tank Indemnification Fund - Voluntary Heating Oil Tank Program, 25 Pa. Code, Chapter 975, §§ 975.1-975.6 August 1999, as proposed. Repeal the existing regulation for the Underground Storage Tank Indemnification Fund (USTIF). This will be combined with Chapters 971 and 973 into a new regulation, Chapter 977 Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator 717-787-4429 Underground Storage Tank Indemnification Fund - Claims Regulation, 25 Pa. Code, (NEW Chapter 977) August 1999, as proposed. Requires underground storage tank owners be in compliance with certain leak detection standards in order to obtain claims coverage from the Underground Storage Tank Indemnification Fund. The proposed regulation establishes requirements for owners to file such claims. This will combine most of 25 Pa. Code, Chapters 971, 973 and 975. Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator 717-787-4429
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