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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 00-1341m

[30 Pa.B. 4075]

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State Board of Medicine

*  Probable Cause Screening Committee

Contact:  Cindy Warner (717) 783-1400

State Board of Nursing

*  A Decision Making Model for Determining RN/LPN Scope of Practice, with Cover Letter (1996)

*  Alternative/Complementary Therapies (1997)

Contact:  Ann Steffanic (717) 783-7142

State Board of Optometry

*  Probable Cause Screening Committee

Contact:  Deb Smith (717) 783-7155

State Board of Osteopathic Medicine

*  Probable Cause Screening Committee

Contact:  Gina Bittner    (717) 783-4858

State Board of Psychology

*  Probable Cause Screening Committee

Contact:  Melissa Wilson (717) 783-7155

State Real Estate Commission

*  Internal Operating Guidelines

Contact:  Deborah Sopko (717) 783-3658

State Board of Veterinary Medicine

*  Probable Cause Screening Committee

Contact:  Robert Kline (717) 783-7134

OTHER:

Bureau of Commissions, Elections and Legislation

*  Secretary's Advisories to County Election and Voter Registration Officials

*  Election Calendars

*  Becoming a Notary Public in Pennsylvania

*  Instructions for Filing as a Candidate of a Minor Political Party

*  Campaign Finance Reporting Law Pamphlet

*  Instructions for Filing as an Independent Candidate

*  Nomination Petitions

*  Nomination Papers

Contact:  Terri Marquis (717) 787-5280

Bureau of Charitable Organizations

*  Registration Packets for Charitable Organizations, Professional Solicitors and Professional Fundraising Counsels

Contact:  Elissa Brown (717) 783-1720

Corporations Bureau

*  Uniform Commercial Code Filing Guide

*  Pennsylvania's Corporation Laws, A Guide to Compliance

Contact:  Karen Vance (717) 783-9210

Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs

State Board of Medicine

*  Interpretive Guidelines for Use of Controlled Substances in Treatment of Pain, Winter 1998/1999 Newsletter

Contact:  Cindy Warner (717) 783-1400

State Board of Nursing

*  Approved Programs for RN, CRNP and LPN Education

Contact:  Ann Steffanic (717) 783-7142

State Real Estate Commission

*  Applications:  Experience Requirements and Point System for Applicants for Broker's Licenses

Contact:  Deb Sopko (717) 783-3658


STATE EMPLOYES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM

State Employees' Retirement System

   Pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1 (Regulatory Review and Promulgation), the State Employees' Retirement System (SERS) submits for publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin the following list of the agency's nonregulatory public documents. For additional information on the listed items, contact the SERS Public Information Officer by calling (717) 787-9657.

JOHN BROSIUS   
Executive Director

SERS Board of Trustees Adjudications by Topic:

Benefit Options
   Cost of Living Increase
Credited Years of Service
Death Benefit
Disability
Effective Date of Retirement
Final Average Salary
Fraternal Order of Police
Frozen Present Value
Membership Eligibility
Military Service
Multiple Service Credit
Overpayment
Payment of Interest
Pension Forfeiture
Purchase of Service
Reinstatement
Retirement-Covered Compensation
Miscellaneous

*  SERS Member Handbook (current edition 1999)

*  SERS pamphlets
   Information for Retirees (SERS-149)
Special Membership Classes (SERS-150)
Social Security Integration Coverage for SERS Members (SERS-151)
How to Apply for a Disability Retirement (SERS-152)
Retirement Information for Pennsylvania State Police (SERS-153)
Retirement Options for SERS Members (SERS-154)
Provisions for the Purchase of Service (SERS-155)
Domestic Relations and Support Orders (SERS-157)
Frozen Present Value:  Its Impact on State Pensions (SERS-158)
Refund Procedures for those Leaving State Service (SERS-159)
Information on Tax Form 1099-R for Tax Year 1999

*  Management Directives and Administrative Circulars issued by SERS

*  SERS Mission Statement

*  SERS Investment Policy

*  SERS Investment Guidelines

*  SERS current five-year investment plan (''1999 Annual Five-Year Investment Plan'')

*  SERS Policy on Public Information (current January 1997)

*  The FOP Decision:  The resolution of the SERS Board of Trustees dated September 26, 1990, implementing the arbitration award issued February 17, 1988, in Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania State Police Lodges, American Arbitration Association Case No. 14 3901611 87J (Thomas J. DiLauro, Chair)

*  The ''SERS News'' member newsletter

*  SERS Information Bulletins

*  SERS Comprehensive Annual Financial Report

*  Sample Domestic Relations Order and Instruction Letter

*  SERS Board Minutes and Resolutions

*  Actuarial Reports (annual and five-year)

*  Actuarial Tables

*  Memoranda of Understanding currently in effect


STATE POLICE

GUIDANCE MANUALS

*  Cultural Awareness Brochure (SP5-344),

*  Equal Employment Opportunity Plan, Statement of Management Commitment (1-99)

*  Equal Employment Opportunity Plan(1-99)

GUIDANCE MANUALS, BROCHURES, FORMS AND OTHER MATERIALS:

Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement

*  Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement Brochure

*  Choices Program Brochure

Bureau of Patrol

*  Applicant Information Sheet (SP3-310A)

*  Application for Agent Certification--LWTA (SP8-200)

*  Physical Examination--LWTA (SP8-200A)

*  Police Officer Exemption Application--LWTA (SP8-200C)

*  Active Municipal Police Officer LWTA Verification Procedure for Training Waiver (SP8-204)

*  Traffic Accident Report (AA-600)

*  Emergency Vehicle Designation (SP6-115)

*  Emergency Rescue Guidelines for Air Bag Equipped Vehicles

*  Request for Air Bag On/Off Switch (HS Form 603)

Bureau of Personnel

*  Enlisted Employment Information:
   Application for State Police Cadet
Physical Fitness Testing for Cadet Applicants Brochure
General Cadet Information (SP5-349)
Pennsylvania State Police:  Your Career Starts Here Brochure

*  Liquor Enforcement Employment Information:
   Application for Liquor Enforcement Officer Trainee
General Information Brochure (SP5-348)

*  Civilian Employment Information:
   General Information Pamphlet (SP5-346)
Police Communicators Operator Pamphlet (SP5-347)
Personal Data Sheet for Employment  (STD-300)
Civil Service Application

Bureau of Professional Responsibility

*  Complaint Verification Form (SP1-108)

Bureau of Records and Identification

*  Information for Pennsylvania Firearms Purchasers and Basic Firearm Safety (SP4-135)

*  Request for Criminal Record Check (SP4-164)

*  Notice of Accident Investigation and Application to Obtain Copy of Accident Report (SP-0015)

Bureau of Research and Development

*  Pennsylvania State Police Overview of Department Activities (1-99)

*  Pennsylvania State Police CALEA Facts About Accreditation (3-98)

*  Pennsylvania State Police Annual Police Pursuit Report (1998)

*  Pennsylvania State Police Annual Report (1998)

*  Crime in Pennsylvania:  Uniform Crime Report (1997)

*  Pennsylvania State Police Historical Facts and Highlights

Bureau of Training and Education

*  Youngster Protect Yourself from Attacks and Accidents (SP5-330)

*  Stop Burglary Brochure (SP5-331)

*  Crimes of Fraud:  ''The Con-Artist'' (SP5-332)

*  Lady Beware (SP5-333)

*  Understanding Crime Prevention (SP5-334)

*  Accessing Your Pennsylvania State Police (SP5-335)

*  Protect Your Child (SP5-336)

*  Preventing Child Abduction and Child Runaway (SP5-337)

*  Drugs Aren't Part of Anyone's Future (SP5-342)

*  Child Identification Kit (SP5-350)

   All of the non-regulatory compliance-related documents listed above are available from the Pennsylvania State Police by contacting the Department at the following address or by calling the following telephone number:

Pennsylvania State Police
Bureau of Research & Development
1800 Elmerton Avenue
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110
(717) 783-5536

   Documents are also available from the State Library, Government Publications Section at 219 Forum Building, Harrisburg, PA  17120 and may also be obtained through inter-library loan.


TRANSPORTATION

POLICY STATEMENTS:

Bureau of Equal Opportunity

*  Sexual Harassment Pamphlet, 2/1/99

*  Disability Related Policy Statement, 2/1/99

Bureau of Design

*  Standards for Low-Cost Glulam Timber Bridge Design (Pub. 6)

*  Design Manual Part 1 (Pub.10)

*  Design Manual Part 2 (Pub. 13)

*  Design Manual Part 2, Metric (Pub. 13M)

*  Design Manual Part 3 (Pub. 14)

*  Design Manual Part 3, Metric (Pub. 14M)

*  Design Manual Part 4 (Pub. 15)

*  Pile Load Test Summaries (Pub. 15A)

*  Design Manual Part 4, Metric (Pub. 15M)

*  Design Manual Part 5 (Pub. 16)

*  Design Manual Part 5, Metric (Pub. 16M)

*  Design of Local Roads (Pub. 70)

*  Roadway Construction Standards, Metric and English (Pub. 72M)

*  Bridge Design Standards (Pub. 218)

*  Bridge Design Standards (Pub. 218M)

*  Bridge Construction Standards (Pub. 219)

*  Bridge Construction Standards (Pub. 219M)

*  Bridge Safety Inspection Manual (Pub. 238)

*  Right-of-Way Encroachments and Outdoor Advertising Sign Control (Pub. 266)

*  Roadway Specifications (Pub. 408/2000)

Bureau of Environmental Quality

*  Design Manual Part 1A, Environmental Impact Assessment and Related Procedures (Pub. 24)

*  Waste Site Evaluation Procedures for the Highway Project Development Process (Pub. 281)

*  Agriculture Resources Evaluation (Pub. 324)

Bureau of Maintenance & Operations

*  Pavement Policy Manual (Pub 242)

*  Oversize/Overweight Special Hauling Permits Holiday Movement Restrictions (annual letter)

Bureau of Construction & Materials

*  Geotechnical Engineering Manual (Pub. 293, 1/97)

Bureau of Highway Safety & Traffic Engineering

*  School Student Walking Routes (Pub. 46, Chapter 9)

*  Traffic Signing Standards, TC-7700 Series (Pub. 111M)

*  Traffic Signal Standards, TC-7800 Series (Pub. 148)

*  Traffic Signal Design Handbook (Pub. 149)

*  Guidelines for the Maintenance of Traffic Signal Systems (Pub. 191)

*  Engineering and Traffic Studies (metric) (Pub. 201M)

*  Work Zone Traffic Control (metric) (Pub. 203M)

*  Flagging Handbook (Pub. 234)

*  Handbook of Approved Signs (Pub. 236M)

*  Sign Blank Specifications (Pub. 306M)

*  Traffic Engineering (Approval & Installation of Traffic Control Devices) (MPS #414)    

*  Statewide Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan

*  Pennsylvania Bicycle Driver's Manual (Pub. 380)

Center for Program Development and Management

*  PennPlan   MOVES

Bureau of Municipal Services

*  Mileage Addition Guidelines (Policies concerning adding local road mileage to a municipalities Liquid Fuels Road Inventory.)

*  Liquid Fuels Allowable Expenditures (Expenditures that a municipality may make utilizing Liquid Fuels Funds.)

Bureau of Aviation

*  Users Guide to the Aviation Construction Specifications (Pub. 406)

*  Aviation Construction Specifications (Pub. 407)

GUIDANCE MANUALS:

Bureau of Driver Licensing

*  Pennsylvania Driver's Manual

*  Commercial Driver's Manual

*  Motorcycle Operator Manual

Bureau of Motor Vehicles

*  PA License Plates (A Guide)

*  Apportioned Manual

*  Dealer Manual

*  Salvor Manual

*  Messenger Manual

Driver/Vehicle Program Services

*  Safety Administration Forms Manual

*  Decentralized Services Training Manual

Bureau of Equal Opportunity

*  Minority/Female Resource Guide, 3/99

*  OJT--Training Manual

*  DBE Directory

Bureau of Municipal Services

*  Liquid Fuels Annual Qualifying Package (Yearly forms a municipality must complete to receive their annual Liquid Fuels Allocation.)

Bureau of Office Services

*  Conducting Business with the PA Department of Transportation

Bureau of Design

*  Relocation Assistance Information (Pub. 47)

*  Contract Proposal Preparation Guide (Pub. 51)

*  Contract Proposal Preparation Guide (Metric Edition) (Pub. 51M)

*  When Your Land Is Needed for Highway Use (Pub. 83)

*  Local Public Agency Project Guidelines (Pub. 98)

*  Surveying and Mapping Manual (Pub. 122M)

*  Estimating Manual (Pub. 352)

*  Specifications for Consultant Engineering Agreements (Form 442)

Bureau of Environmental Quality

*  Wetlands Resource Handbook (Pub. 325)

Bureau of Maintenance & Operations

*  Trucker's Handbook (Pub. 194)

*  Posting and Bonding Procedures for Municipal Highways (Pub. 221)

*  Highway Occupancy Permit Handbook (Pub. 282)

*  Guide for Obtaining Minimum Use Driveway Permits

*  How to Apply for a Single-Trip Special Hauling Permit for Oversize/Overweight Movement Using Form M-936A

*  How to Apply for a Single-Trip Special Hauling Permit for Oversize/Overweight Movement using Form M-936AS

*  How to Apply for a Super Load Permit

*  Trucker's Guide to Pennsylvania (Map)

*  Pennsylvania STAA Truck Routes for 102 Inch Wide Tractor Trailers

Bureau of Construction & Materials

*  Access to Contracts Management System by Outside Agencies (MPS #419)

*  Procedures for Administration for Municipal Projects (Pub. 39)

Center for Program Development and Management

*  Congestion Management System (CMS) Planning Guidance

*  Local Bridge Program Operational Manual

*  Transportation Enhancements Program Guidance

*  State Transportation Program Guidance

*  PennDOT User's Guide to Transportation Planning & Programming

*  Public Involvement Program for Transportation Planning and Programming

*  Transportation Management Association Assistance Program Guidelines

*  PA Infrastructure Bank Operating Manual

Office of the Deputy Secretary for Planning

*  Transportation Partnerships Guidelines Manual

Bureau of Municipal Services

*  Turnback Manual (Provide information on the process of turning a road back to local jurisdiction.)

Bureau of Aviation

*  Aviation Development Airport Sponsor's Guide (Pub 405

*  Environmental Evaluation Forms A, B & C for Airport Development Projects

INTERNAL GUIDELINES:

Bureau of Motor Vehicles

*  Vehicle Registration Process Training Module

*  Data Entry and Examining Training Manual

Bureau of Driver Licensing

*  Driver License Process Training Module

*  Physician Reporting Packet to Determine Medical Competency for Drivers

*  Restorations Training Manual

*  Publication 189 Restoration Requirement

Bureau of Office Services

*  Model Stockpile Guidelines

Bureau of Equal Opportunity

*  Harassment/Sexual Harassment Manual, 1999

*  EEO Counselor's Manual, 12/1/98   

Bureau of Design

*  Appraisal Guide (Pub. 94M)

Bureau of Environmental Quality

*  Environmental Impact Statement Handbook (Pub. 278)

*  Categorical Exclusion Evaluation Handbook (Pub. 294)

*  Public Involvement Handbook (Pub. 295)

*  Needs Study Handbook (Pub. 319)

*  PennDOT Project Level Air Quality Handbook (Pub. 321)

*  Environmental Assessment Handbook (Pub. 362)

Bureau of Maintenance & Operations

*  Maintenance Manual (Pub. 23)

*  Guide Rail Condition Survey Field Manual (Pub. 33)

*  Drainage Condition Survey Field Manual (Pub. 73)

*  Highway Maintenance Foreman manual (Pub. 113)

Bureau of Construction & Materials

*  Finals Unit Manual (Pub. 11) (Guidance for Highway Construction Project Closeouts)

*  Field Computation Guidebook (Pub. 21)(Guidance for Highway Construction Projects)

*  Contract Documentation System Field Operations Manual (Pub. 320)

*  Cooperation with Outside Agencies:  Highway Construction and Materials Testing (MPS #407)

Bureau of Planning and Research

*  Conduct of Research at PennDOT

*  Traffic Monitoring Program Guidance

Center for Program Development and Management

*  Single Occupancy Vehicle Capacity Adding Project (SOVCAP) Guidance

*  Rail-Highway Grade Crossing Safety Program Guidance

Bureau of Municipal Services

*  Abandonment/Vacation/Deletions Procedure Letter (Policies and procedures governing the abandonment, vacation, and deletion of roads from the state road system and their return to local jurisdiction.)

OTHER:

Bureau of Office Services

*  Price List, Maps & Publications (Pub. 12)    

Bureau of Design

*  Construction Items Catalog (Pub. 7)

*  Construction Items Catalog (metric edition) (Pub. 7M)

*  Construction Cost Catalog of Standard Construction Items (Pub. 287)  

Bureau of Environmental Quality

*  Getting Involved Brochure (Pub. 304, 10/94)

Bureau of Construction & Materials

*  Aggregate Producers (Pub. 34)

*  Approved Construction Materials (Pub. 35)

*  Producers of Bituminous Mixtures (Pub. 41)

*  Producers of Redi-Mixed Concrete (Pub. 42)

*  Contract Plan Reading for Inspectors (Textbook--Training Manual) (Pub. 211)

*  Contract Plan Reading for Inspectors (Quizbook) (Pub. 212)

*  Contract Plan Reading for Inspectors (Final Exam) (Pub. 213)

*  Plan Book for the Course in Contract Reading (Training Manual) (Pub. 214)

*  Subsurface Boring, Sampling and Testing Contract (Pub. 222)

*  Subsurface Boring, Sampling and Testing Contract, Metric Edition (Pub. 222M)

*  Slope Stability Program, PASTABL (Metricated) (Pub. 318, 9/96)

*  Prequalification and Contractor Evaluation (MPS #405)

*  Highway Contract Claims (MPS #406)

Bureau of Highway Safety & Traffic Engineering

*  Bicycling Directory of Pennsylvania (Pub. 316)

Center for Program Development and Management

*  Transportation Conformity--State Implementation Plan

Bureau of Municipal Services

*  Liquid Fuels Calendar (Tool for municipalities highlighting policies, procedures and information to assist with road and street maintenance.)

*  Treasurer's Account Book (Accounting system for local governments.)

Bureau of Public Transportation

*  PA Urban Transit Statistical Report 97/98 (Statistics for urban public transportation providers.)

*  PA Rural and Small Urban Public Trans. Program Fiscal Years 1996-97 and 1997-98 (Statistics for rural and small urban public trans. providers.)

*  Senior Citizen Shared-Ride Program (Background info, statistics, trends, etc. for Shared-Ride Program.)

Bureau of Aviation

*  Aviation Construction Items Catalog (Pub. 5)

Bureau of Equal Opportunity

*  Sexual Harassment Prevention (Pub. 109)

*  BEO Brochure (Pub. 317)

*  ADA Brochure (Pub. 359)

*  Equal Employment Opportunity Plan, Federal/State

*  DBE Plan

*  Contract Compliance Plan

*  Title VI Plan

   All of the non-regulatory compliance-related documents listed above are available from the Department of Transportation Sales Store.  In some cases, due to the length of the document, a duplication fee will be charged.  Please contact the PA Dept. of Transportation Sales Store, P.O. Box 2028, 555 Walnut St., 6th Floor Forum Place, Harrisburg, PA 17101-1900, telephone number (717) 787-6746 for more information. Documents are also available from the State Library, Government Publications Section at 219 Forum Building, Harrisburg, PA 17120 and are available through inter-library loan.

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 00-1341. Filed for public inspection August 4, 2000, 9:00 a.m.]



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