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State Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure - Oral Orders - 49 Pa. Code § 42.25.
General Revisions - 49 Pa. Code, Chapter 42.
Verification/Certification Fees - 49 Pa. Code § 42.17(a)(4).
No publication anticipated in next six months.
No publication anticipated in next six months.
March 1999, as proposed.The Board proposes to specify circumstances under which occupational therapists may accept oral orders for services, and procedures to be followed, to clarify for Department of Health-licensed health care facilities that occupational therapists, under Department rules, are ''.authorized by appropriate statutes and the State Board in the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs'' to receive such orders. Statutory authority: Sections 5(b) and 14 of the Occupational Therapy Practice Act, 63 P. S. §§ 1505(b) and 1514.
The Board proposes to revise its chapter by updating certain provisions and deleting outdated or redundant language. The Board has authority to adopt the regulations necessary to perform its duties and for the proper administration of the law under Section 5(b) of the Occupational Therapy Practice Act, 63 P. S. § 1505(b).
This regulation apportions costs of providing Board services to specific applicants and licensees, instead of imposing those costs on the general licensee population through biennial renewal fees. The Board is authorized to determine all fees necessary for administration of the act under Section 17(a) of the Occupational Therapy Practice Act, 63 P. S. § 1517(a).Clara Flinchum (717) 783-1389 State Board of Social Work Examiners - Unprofessional Conduct and Sexual Misconduct - 49 Pa. Code, Chapter 47.
Continuing Education 49 Pa. Code § 47.32.
Verification/Certification Fees - 49 Pa. Code § 47.4.No publication anticipated in the next six months.
No publication anticipated in the next six months.
March 1999, as proposed.Through the monitoring of its disciplinary process, including consumer complaints and disciplinary actions, the Board believes that enforcement standards are needed to notify licensees of acts which the Board deems unprofessional. 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).
The regulation would limit home-study or self-study continuing education programs to no more than 10 of the 30 hours required for biennial renewal of a license. The regulation is necessary to improve the effectiveness of the Board's continuing education in programs that provide for interaction among presenters and attendees. Statutory authority: 63 P. S. § 1918 (a).
This regulation apportions costs of providing Board services to specific applicants and licensees, instead of imposing those costs on the general licensee population through biennial renewal fees. Statutory authority: Section 18 of the Social Workers' Practice Act, 63 P. S. § 1918.Clara Flinchum (717) 783-1389 STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM No regulations being developed or considered at this date. STATE POLICE
Firearm Regulations Standards for licensed retail dealers Chapter 31
Procedures & Specifications for firearm record forms Chapter 33March 1999, as final.
March 1999, as final.The provisions of this chapter 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 apply to all licensed retail dealers and their designated employees.
The regulations provide for the administration of the provisions of the Uniform Firearms Act for the implementation of the Pennsylvania Instant Check System (PICS) in order to approve or deny the sale or transfer of firearms and licenses to carry a firearm in accordance with the provisions of the UFA. The regulations also ensure the identity, confidentiality, and security of all information collected and disseminated by the PICS in accordance with the UFA.Ronald E. Plesco 717-772-0905 Procedures for the receipt and processing of DNA samples for the state DNA database. Chapter 58 July 1998, as final. This chapter sets 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 offense or other specified offenses. Chris Tomsey 724-832-3299 Regulatory amendments to clarify various aspects of the Municipal Policy Officers' Education and Training Commission regulations, Chapter 203 March, 1999, as final. The provisions of this chapter set forth regulations for the administration of the training program for municipal police by the Municipal Police Officers' Education and Training Commission. The proposed amendments correct various aspects of existing regulations and suspend the vision standard until disposition of pending litigation. Major Richard Mooney 717-533-5987 STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION
No regulations being developed or considered at this date. TRANSPORTATION Manufacturer, Dealers and Miscellaneous Motor Vehicle Businesses Registration Plates Chapter 53 April 2000, as final. Amendments are needed based on revisions to related sections of the Vehicle Code and Industry/Department concerns. Proposed package with the Department's Legal Counsel. Linley Oberman (717) 787-2780 60 - Permanent Registration of Fleet Vehicles September 1999, as proposed. Proposed amendments required to modify fee schedules associated with House Bill 67 (Act 3 of 1997). Tom Zamboni (717) 787-3977 School Buses and School Vehicles Chapter 171 April, 1999, as proposed. Amendments are needed to clarify previous revisions and to address concerns raised by the School Bus Vehicle Industry and related Associations. The Department has prepared draft amendments based on recommendations received by various associations. Proposed Regulatory package final draft to be reviewed by Legal Counsel. Mike Kistler
(717) 783-4534Physical and Mental Criteria, Including Vision Standards Relating to the Licensing of Drivers Chapter 83 April 1999, as proposed. As a result of a Pa Supreme Court decision (Clayton v.s. Department of Transportation), additional waivers to seizure disorder provisions must be adopted. The Department's Medical Advisory Board is in the process of approving proposed amendments. Mike Kistler (717) 783-4534 Liquid Fuels Tax Chapter 449 October 1999, as proposed. Regulatory review committee has been formed. Drafts of that result have been discussed with legal counsel. Dick Zerbe
(717) 787-2183School Bus Drivers Chapter 71 April 1999, as proposed. Creates waivers for school bus drivers, with medical conditions, who pose no significant danger to driving. The Department's Medical Advisory Board is in the process of approving proposed amendments. Mike Kistler (717) 783-4534 Work Zone Traffic Control Devices Chapter 203 June 1999, as proposed deletion. Repeal this chapter since it typically is more stringent than federal standards included in the Federal Highway Administration's Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Some current provisions not included in the MUTCD would be incorporated into Chapter 211. Art Breneman (717) 787-3620 Official Traffic Control Devices Chapter 211 June, 1999, as proposed. Repeal the current chapter since it duplicates federal standards included in the Federal Highway Administration's Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Adopt the MUTCD by reference, and provide some additional criteria unique to the Commonwealth. Art Breneman (717) 787-3620 Hold-Down and Tie-Down Devices for Junked Vehicles and Vehicle Hulks Chapter 181 March 1999, as proposed. Repeal - incorporate provisions in Chapter 231 Daniel Smyser (717) 787-7445 Engineering and Traffic Studies Chapter 201 June, 1999, as proposed. Repeal this chapter since it typically is more stringent than federal standards included in the Federal Highway Administration's Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Some current provisions not included in the MUTCD would be incorporated into Chapter 211. Art Breneman (717) 787-3620 Intrastate Motor Carrier Safety Requirements Chapter 231 March 1999, as proposed. Incorporate new Federal provisions, and provisions from Chapter 181. Daniel Smyser (717) 787-7445 Hazardous Materials Transportation Chapter 403 March 1999, as proposed. Incorporate new Federal provisions and eliminate registration requirement. Daniel Smyser (717) 787-7445 Airport Rating Licensing - Chapter 471 June 1999, as proposed. Amendment is needed to correct inconsistencies between Federal and State requirements and to correct inconsistencies within the regulation itself. It is necessary to more clearly define the requirements and to react to the operating environment. Kathy Reiz
(717) 705-1234Financial Responsibility Obligations of Insurance Companies & Vehicle Owners - Chapter 221 January 1999, as proposed. Proposed amendment would mandate the reporting of new business policies written by automobile insurance companies. This will assist in the enforcement of mandatory financial responsibility insurance laws. Rich Bettinger (717) 787-7767 Consultant Highway Design Errors Chapter 455 July 1999, as proposed Since there is no legal need for this chapter, the Department proposes to delete Chapter 455 and propose a Department policy to address consultant design errors. Charles Allwein (717) 783-9309
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 99-205. Filed for public inspection February 5, 1999, 9:00 a.m.]
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