Pennsylvania Bulletin

PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 01-1235d

[31 Pa.B. 3601]

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Regulation Being Considered Promulgation Need and Legal Basis for Action Agency Contact

STATE

Corporation Bureau
--UCC Filing Fees--
19 Pa. Code § 3.30.

Deletion of Obsolete
References Fall 2001, as final, proposed-omitted.

Winter 2001, through Public Notice. See, 15 Pa.C.S. § 133(a). The Department is promulgating fee regulations to establish UCC filing fees at both the county and state level to assure UCC revenue equal to the amount collected by the counties in calendar year 2000 and the Department in fiscal year 1999-2000 as mandated by Act 18-2001. Statutory authority: 13 Pa.C.S. § 9525(d).

The Corporation Bureau would delete references by name to the Governor, Secretary of the Commonwealth and Director of the Corporation Bureau on its sample filing forms and in the docketing statement promulgated by the Department. Changes in administration render such references obsolete. Statutory authority: 15 Pa.C.S. § 133(a). Leo Pandeladis
(717) 783-2804

Ken Rapp (717)
787-1057

State Athletic Commission
--General Revisions--
58 Pa. Code, Chapter 21. (16-17) Fall 2001, as final. Comprehensive revisions would reflect statutory changes to the Pennsylvania Athletic Code and changes in Commission procedures. Statutory authority: 5 Pa.C.S. § 101 et seq. Greg Sirb
(717) 787-5720

Navigation Commission for the Delaware River and Its Navigable Tributaries
--General Revisions--
13 Pa. Code, Chapters 201--209. (16A-662) Fall/Winter 2001 as final. Comprehensive revisions would enhance navigational safety, eliminate obsolete regulations and reflect statutory changes. Statutory authority: 55 P. S. § 31 and 71 P. S. § 670.2(4). L. Lawrence Boyle
(717) 787-6458

State Architects Licensure Board--Examination Fees and Annual Filing Fee for Registered Architecture Firms-- 49 Pa. Code, Chapter 9. (16A-416) Fall 2001, as proposed. This regulation would: eliminate national ARE examination fees; add a section adopting the national board examination; consolidate all examination requirements into one section; and as the result of adoption of the national board examination, delete any provisions related to, among other things, the processing of applications, scores and the conduct of examinations. The regulation also would provide for a filing fee for registered partnerships, professional associations, professional corporations or business corporations, which is permitted under the Architects Licensure Law, but has never been implemented. Statutory authority: Sections 8 and 13(h) of the Law, 63 P. S. §§ 34.8, 34.13(h). Dorna Thorpe
(717) 783-3397

State Board of Accountancy--General Revisions--
49 Pa. Code, Chapter 11. (16A-559) Fall 2001, as proposed. The regulations would repeal outdated and unnecessary requirements; clarify certain issues relating to examination, certification and practice; and make editorial changes. Statutory authority: Section 3 of the C.P.A. Law, 63 P. S. § 9.3(10)--(12). Dorna Thorpe
(717) 783-1404

State Board of Auctioneer Examiners--Update of Application Fees--49 Pa. Code § 1.41. (16A-644)

--Update of Examination Fees--
49 Pa. Code § 1.41. (16A-645) Fall 2001, as final.

Fall 2001, as final-omitted. The regulation would revise the Board's schedule of fees to reflect the actual costs of the services provided. Statutory authority: Section 6(a) of the Auctioneer and Auction Licensing Act, 63 P. S. § 734.6(a)

The regulation would update the Board's examination fee. Statutory authority: Section 6(a) of the Act, 63 P. S. § 734.6(a) Michelle Demerice
(717) 783-3397

State Board of Barber Examiners --Sanitation/General Revisions--
49 Pa. Code, Chapter 3. (16A-424)

--Deletion of Examination Fees--
49 Pa. Code, Chapter 3. (16A-425) Fall 2001, as final.

Fall 2001, as proposed. The Board proposes to revise and update its entire chapter and repeal antiquated provisions, particularly with regard to standards for disinfection and sanitation. Statutory authority: Section 15-A.4(b) of the Barber License Law, 63 P. S. § 566.4(b).

This regulation would delete licensing examination fees. Statutory authority: Section 14 of the Law, 63 P. S. § 564. Sara Sulpizo
(717) 783-3402

State Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers
--Experience Options for Certification, Duties of Supervising Appraiser--
49 Pa. Code §§ 36.13 and 36.14. (16A-706)

--Standards of Practice--
49 Pa. Code § 36.51. (16A-7012)

--Update of Application and Related Fees-- 49 Pa. Code § 36.6. (16A-7011)

--Continuing Education and Biennial Renewal Fee--
49 Pa. Code §§ 36.6, 36.41, 36.261.
(Number not yet assigned)

--Act 48-1993 Civil Penalties--
49 Pa. Code, Chapter 43b.
(Number not yet assigned) Fall 2001, as proposed.

Fall/Winter 2001, as proposed.

Fall 2001, as final.

Fall/Winter 2001, as proposed.

Fall 2001, as proposed. The regulation would revise qualifying experience for certification as an appraiser; impose supervisory and record-keeping duties on appraisers who supervise appraisal assistants; and require appraisal reports submitted as qualifying experience to conform to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). The regulations are consistent with standards established for state appraiser boards by the federal Appraiser Qualification Board (AQB). Statutory authority: Section 5(2) of the Real Estate Appraisers Certification Act, 63 P. S. § 457.5(2).

The regulation would require all certified general appraisers, residential appraisers and broker/appraisers to comply with the USPAP unless the Board has adopted supplemental practice standards. Statutory authority: Section 5(2) of the Act, 63 P. S. § 457.5(2).

The regulation would revise the Board's schedule of fees to reflect the actual costs of the services provided. Statutory authority: Section 9 of the Act, 63 P. S. § 457.9.

The regulations would establish continuing education requirements for broker/appraisers pursuant to Act 103-2000; revise existing continuing education requirements for general and residential appraisers and certified Pennsylvania evaluators; and establish a biennial renewal fee for broker/appraisers. Statutory authority: Sections 5(6), 9 and 10(b) of the Real Estate Appraisers Act, 63 P. S. §§ 457.5(6), 457.9 and 457.10(b).

The regulation would establish a schedule of Act 48-1993 civil penalties for violations of the Real Estate Appraisers Certification Act and the Board's regulations. Statutory authority: Section 5(a) of Act 48-1993, 63 P. S. § 2205(a). Cheryl Lyne
(717) 783-4866

State Board of Cosmetology
--Update of Application Fees--
49 Pa. Code § 7.2.
(16A-458)

--Deletion of Examination Fees--
49 Pa. Code § 7.2.
(16A-4510)

--General Revisions-- 49 Pa. Code §§ 7.1-7.142. (16A-459) (Includes previous 16A-454 and 16A-457)

--Act 48-1993 Civil Penalties--
49 Pa. Code, Chapter 43b. (Number not yet assigned) Fall 2001, as final.

Fall 2001, as proposed.

Spring 2002, as proposed.

Fall 2001, as proposed. The regulation would amend the Board's fee schedule by revising fees to reflect the actual cost incurred by the Board to provide the following services: licensure of cosmetologist, manicurist or cosmetician; licensure of cosmetology, manicurist or cosmetician shop; licensure of cosmetology school, licensure by reciprocity; registration of cosmetology apprentice; approval of cosmetology school supervisor; change in cosmetology shop (inspection required); and re-inspection of cosmetology shop. New fees are added to include re-inspection of cosmetology school; certification of student or apprentice training hours; certification of examination scored; and verification of licensure, registration permit or approval. Statutory authority: Section 16(a) of the Beauty Culture Law, 63 P. S. § 522(a).

The regulation would amend the Board's fee schedule by deleting references to examination fees, which are determined by contract. Statutory authority: Sections 11 and 16 of the Law, 63 P. S. §§ 517, 522.

The Board plans a comprehensive amendment to Chapter 7 to bring existing regulations up-to-date and to clarify requirements for sanitation and the provisions of advanced aesthetic services. Statutory authority: Section 11 of the Law, 63 P. S. § 517.

The regulation would establish a schedule of Act 48-1993 civil penalties for violations of the Beauty Culture Law and the Board's regulations. Statutory authority: Section 5(a) of the Act, 63 P. S. § 2205(a).

Sara Sulpizio
(717) 783-7130

State Board of Dentistry
--Administration of General Anesthesia, Conscious Sedation and Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Analgesia--
49 Pa. Code §§ 33.331-33.344. (16A-4610)

--Sexual Misconduct--
49 Pa. Code, Chapter 33. (Number not yet assigned)

--Update of Application Fee for Dental Radiology--
49 Pa. Code, Chapter 33. (16A-4611)

--Act 48-1993 Civil Penalties--
49 Pa. Code, Chapter 43b. (Number not yet assigned) Fall 2001, as proposed.

Spring 2002, as proposed.

Fall 2001, as proposed.

Fall 2001, as proposed. This regulation would amend requirements for administration of anesthesia/analgesic in response to a Commonwealth Court case and legislative concerns. Statutory authority: Section 3(o) of the Dental Law, 63 P. S. § 122(o).

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 of a sexual nature which the Board deems unprofessional when occurring or resulting from a professional relationship. Statutory authority: Section 3(o) of the Law, 63 P. S. § 122(o).

This regulation would amend the Board's fee schedule to reflect the actual cost incurred by the Board to authorize applicants to perform radiologic services. Statutory authority: Section 3(o) of the Law, 63 P. S. § 122(o).

The regulation would establish a schedule of Act 48-1993 civil penalties for violations of the Dental Law and the Board's regulations. Statutory authority: Section 5(a) of the Act, 63 P. S. § 2205(a). Lisa Burns
(717) 783-7162

State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators
--Deletion of Examination Fees--
49 Pa. Code § 39.72. (Number not yet assigned)

--Requirements for Admission to Examination--
49 Pa. Code § 39.5.(16A-627) Fall 2001, as proposed.

Fall/Winter 2001, as proposed. This regulation would delete licensing examination fees. Statutory Authority: Section 4(c) of the Nursing Home Administrators Licensing Act, 63 P. S. § 1104(c).

This regulation would update and revise the requirements for admission to the licensing examination. Statutory authority: Section 4(c) of the Act, 63 P. S. § 1104(c). Chris Stuckey
(717) 783-7155

State Board of Examiners in Speech-Language and Hearing
--Continuing Education--
49 Pa. Code, Chapter 45. (Number not yet assigned)

--Assistant Regulations--
49 Pa. Code §§ 45.301--308. (Number not yet assigned) Spring 2002, as proposed.

Spring 2002, as proposed. This regulation would establish continuing education requirements to comply with Act 71-2000. Statutory authority: Section 5(7) of the Speech-Language and Hearing Licensure Act, 63 P. S. § 1705(7).

This amendment would update the regulatory provisions pertaining to assistants. Statutory authority: Section 5(8) of the Act, 63 P. S. § 1705(8). Clara Flinchum
(717) 783-1389

State Board of Funeral Directors
--Update of Application/Certification/
Verification/Reinsertion Fees--
49 Pa. Code § 13.12. (16A-482)

--Unprofessional Conduct--
49 Pa. Code § 13.201, 202. (16A-483)

--General Regulation Update--
49 Pa. Code § 13.1 et seq.
--Advertising (16A-484)
--Application (16A-485)
--Facility (16A-486)
--Qualifications (16A-487)
--Supervisor (16A-488)

--Continuing Education--
49 Pa. Code, Chapter 13.
(Number not yet assigned) Fall 2001, as final.

Fall 2001, as proposed.

Fall 2001, as proposed.

Fall 2001, as proposed. The regulation would revise the Board's schedule of fees to reflect the actual costs of the services provided. Statutory authority: Section 18.1 of the Funeral Director Law, 63 P. S. § 479.18.1.

The amendment would add to the Board's standards of practice and conduct. Statutory authority: Section 16(a) of the Law, 63 P. S. § 479.16(a).

These amendments would update the Board's regulation to reflect current regulatory practice. Statutory authority: Section 16(a) of the Law, 63 P. S. § 479.16(a).

This regulation is being promulgated to comply with Section 10(b) of the Law. Statutory authority: 63 P. S. § 479.10(b). Cheryl Lyne
(717) 783-3397

State Board of Landscape Architects
--Update of Application Fees--
49 Pa. Code §§ 15.12, 15.57. (16A-615)

--Establishment of Examination Fees--
49 Pa. Code § 15.12. (16A-616) Fall 2001, as final.

Fall 2001, as final-omitted. The regulation would revise the Board's schedule of fees to reflect the actual costs of the services provided pursuant to Section 5 of the Landscape Architects' Registration Law, which requires the Board to adopt fees by regulation to match Board revenues with expenditures. Statutory authority: Section 5 of the Law, 63 P. S. § 905.

The regulation would establish a new examination fee. Statutory authority: Section 4(2) of the Law, 63 P. S. § 904(2). Shirley Klinger
(717) 772-8528

State Board of Medicine
--General Delegation--
49 Pa. Code, Chapter 16. (16A-4912)

--Update of Fees--
49 Pa. Code §§ 16.13, 16.17, 18.303.
(16A-4910)

--Sexual Misconduct--
49 Pa. Code, Chapter 16. (16A-497) Fall 2001, as proposed.

Winter 2001, as final.

Fall 2001, as proposed. This regulation would establish standards for the delegation of medical services to qualified personnel. Statutory authority: Section 17(b) of the Medical Practice Act, 63 P. S. § 422.17(b).

The regulation would revise the Board's schedule of fees to reflect the actual costs of the services provided. Statutory authority: Section 6 of the Act, 63 P. S. § 422.6.

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 of a sexual nature which the Board deems unprofessional when occurring or resulting from a professional relationship.

Statutory authority: Section 8 of the Act, 63 P. S. § 422.8. Cindy Warner
(717) 783-1400

State Board of Nursing
--RN General Revisions--
49 Pa. Code §§ 21.1--21.126. (16A-516)

--Conscious Sedation--
49 Pa. Code § 21.14.
(16A-5114)

--Oral Orders--
49 Pa. Code §§ 21.14; 21.145. (16A-5115)

--CRNP Programs--
49 Pa. Code §§ 21.260--278, 286-289. (Number not yet assigned.)

--Update of CRNP Prescriptive Authority Fees--
49 Pa. Code § 21.253.
(Number not yet assigned.)

--CRNP Prescriptive Authority Continuing Education--
49 Pa. Code § 21.253.
(Number not yet assigned.) Fall 2001, as final.

Fall 2001, as proposed.

Fall 2001, as proposed.

Winter 2001, as proposed.

Fall 2001, as proposed.

Fall 2001, as proposed. This regulation would update or repeal outdated provisions pertaining to registered nurses and consolidate all regulatory provisions pertaining to registered nurse education programs. Statutory authority: Section 2.1(k) of the Professional Nursing Law, 63 P. S. § 212.1(k).

This regulation would embody the statement of policy on conscious sedation at 49 Pa. Code § 21.413(d). Statutory authority: Section 2.1(k) of the Law, 63 P. S. § 212.1(k).

This regulation would delete the prohibition on LPNs accepting oral orders in other than urgent circumstances. Statutory authority: Section 2.1(k) of the Law, 63 P. S. § 212.1(k), and Section 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law, 63 P. S. § 667.6.

This regulation would establish requirements for CRNP education programs approved by the Board. Statutory authority: Section 2.1(k) of the Professional Nursing Law, 63 P. S. § 212.1(k).

This regulation would revise the Board's schedule of fees to reflect the actual cost of the services provided. Statutory authority: Section 11.2 of the Law, 63 P. S. § 221.2.

This regulation pertains to continuing education requirements associated with the prescriptive authority of CRNPs. Statutory authority: Section 2.1(k) of the Law, 63 P. S. § 212.1(k). Ann Steffanic
(717) 783-7142

State Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure
--General Revisions--
49 Pa. Code, Chapter 42. (16A-674) Fall 2001, as final. The Board proposes to revise its chapter by updating certain provisions and deleting outdated or redundant language. Statutory authority: Section 5(b) of the Occupational Therapy Practice Act, 63 P. S. § 1505(b). Lisa Burns
(717) 783-1389

State Board of Optometry
--General Revisions--
49 Pa. Code §§ 23.1, 23.33, 23.34, 23.42, 23.64, 23.71. (16A-528)

--Continuing Education--
49 Pa. Code, §§ 23.82, 23.83, 23.87. (16A-529) Fall/Winter 2001, as proposed.

Winter 2001, as proposed. The Board proposes general revisions to its current regulations, including requirements that must be met for contact lens prescriptions provided at the discretion of the licensee. Statutory authority: Sections 3(a)(2.1) and (b)(14) of the Optometric Practice and Licensure Act, 63 P. S. §§ 244.3(a)(2.1), (b)(14).

This regulation would amend the continuing education requirements of licensees. Statutory authority: Section 3(b)(12) and Section 4.1(b) of the Act, 63 P. S. §§ 244.3(b)(12), 244.4a.(b). Deb Smith
(717) 783-7155

State Board of Osteopathic Medicine
--Sexual Misconduct--
49 Pa. Code, Chapter 25. (16A-539) Fall 2001, 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 of a sexual nature which the Board deems unprofessional when occurring or resulting from a professional relationship. Statutory authority: Section 16 of the Osteopathic Medical Practice Act, 63 P. S. § 271.16. Gina Bittner
(717) 783-4858

State Board of Pharmacy
--Reference Library and Facsimile Machines--
49 Pa. Code, Chapter 27. (16A-549)

--Technology Regulations--
49 Pa. Code, Chapter 27.
(Number not yet assigned.) Spring 2002, as final.

Spring 2002, as proposed. The proposal would amend pharmacy reference library requirements to reflect contemporary pharmaceutical practices and facsimile machine requirements to be consistent with recent changes in Federal law. Statutory authority: Sections 4(j) and 6(k)(1) and (9) of the Pharmacy Act, 63 P. S. §§ 390-4(j), 390-6(k)(1), (9).

The proposal would address issues raised by new technology now available in the field of pharmacy to allow the use of such technology while ensuring consumer safety. Statutory authority: Sections 4(j) and 6(k)(1) and (9) of the Act, 63 P. S. §§ 390-4(j), 390-6(k)(1), (9). Melanie Zimmerman
(717) 783-7156

State Board of Physical Therapy
--Physical Therapists--
49 Pa. Code §§ 40.11, 40.13, 40.15, 40.17, 40.18 and 40.21--40.24.
(16A-659)

--Sexual Misconduct--
49 Pa. Code, Chapter 40. (16A-656)

--Deletion of Examination Fees--
49 Pa. Code § 40.5.
(16A-658) Winter 2001, as proposed.

Fall 2001, as proposed.

Fall 2001, as final. The regulation would correct and revise existing regulations regarding physical therapists. Statutory authority: Section 3(a) of the Physical Therapy Practice Act, 63 P. S. § 1303(a).

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 of a sexual nature which the Board deems unprofessional when occurring or resulting from a professional relationship. Statutory authority: Sections 3, 5 and 10.2 of the Act, 63 P. S. §§ 1303, 1305 and 1310.2.

This regulation would delete licensing examination fees. Statutory authority: Section 8 of the Act, 63 P. S. § 1308. Bob Kline
(717) 783-7134

State Board of Podiatry
--Update of Application Fees and Deletion of Examination Fees--
49 Pa. Code, Chapter 29. (16A-444)

--Update of Biennial Renewal Fees--
49 Pa. Code, Chapter 29. (16A-445)

--Continuing Education--
49 Pa. Code, Chapter 29. (16A-446) Winter 2001, as final.

Fall/Winter 2001, as proposed.

Fall/Winter 2001, as proposed. This regulation would apportion costs of providing Board services to specific applicants and licensees and eliminates references to examination fees. Statutory authority: Section 15 of the Podiatry Practice Act, 63 P. S. § 42.15.

This regulation would increase the biennial license renewal from $175 to $395. Section 14(a) of the Act requires the Board to increase fees by regulation if the revenues raised by fees, fines and civil penalties are not sufficient to meet expenditures over a two-year period. Section 14(b) of the Act requires the Board to increase fees by regulation in the amount that adequate revenues are raised to meet the required enforcement efforts, when the fees established by the Board are inadequate to meet the minimum enforcement efforts required by the Act. Statutory authority: Sections 14(a) and (b) of the Act, 63 P. S. §§ 42.14(a), (b).

This regulation would amend the current continuing education provision at 49 Pa. Code § 29.61 to include pre-approved course providers. Statutory authority: Section 9 and 9.1 of the Act, 63 P. S. §§ 42.9 and 42.9a. Gina Bittner
(717) 783-4858

State Board of Psychology
--Ethics Amendment--
49 Pa. Code § 41.59(b). (16A-639)

--Computerized Examination--
49 Pa. Code §§ 41.41, 41.42. (16A-6310)

--Deletion of Examination Fees--
49 Pa. Code § 41.12. (16A-6311) Fall/Winter 2001, as proposed.

Winter 2001, as proposed.

Fall 2001, as final. This regulation would amend the Board's continuing education regulations at Section 41.59(b) by clarifying that licensees must take ethics each biennial period and that extra ethics credits may only be counted toward the total needed rather than the ethics requirement for a future biennial period. Statutory authority: Section 3.2 of the Professional Psychologists Act, 63 P. S. § 1203.2(2).

This regulation would update current regulations at Sections 41.41 and 41.42 to reflect changes associated with the computerization of the national and state examinations. Statutory authority: Section 3.2 of the Act, 63 P. S. § 1203.2(2).

This regulation would delete licensing examination fees in Section 41.12. Statutory authority: Sections 3.2(1) and 3.2(3)(d) of the Act, 63 P. S. §§ 1203.2(1), 1203.3(d). Chris Stuckey
(717) 783-7155

State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors
--Licensure Regulations--
49 Pa. Code, Chapter 47. (16A-694)

--Update of Existing Fees and Establishment of Fees for New Licensure Classes--
49 Pa. Code, Chapter 47. (16A-695) Fall 2001, as final.

Fall 2001, as proposed. This regulation, regarding qualifications for licensure pursuant to Act 136-1998 amending Act 39-1987, would add Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors as new licensure classes. Statutory authority: Sections 1 to 20.2 of the Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors Act, 63 P. S. §§ 1901-- 1920.2.

The regulation would update the schedule of fees for Licensed Social Workers and Continuing Education providers and establishes fees for Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors. Statutory authority: Section 18(c) of the Act, 63 P. S. § 1918(c). Clara Flinchum
(717) 783-1389

State Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons
--Consignment Sales--
49 Pa. Code § 19.19.
(16A-601)

--General Revisions--
49 Pa. Code § 19.1 et seq. (16A-602)

--Auction License--
49 Pa. Code § 19.21.
(16A-603)

--Display Requirements--
49 Pa. Code § 19.18.
(16A-604)

--Unlicensed Locations--
49 Pa. Code § 19.18.
(16A-605) Fall/Winter 2001, as final.

Fall 2001, as final.

Winter 2001, as proposed.

Fall 2001, as proposed.

Fall 2001, as proposed. This regulation would set forth the standards by which dealers may engage in consignment sales. Statutory authority: Section 4(9) of the Board of Vehicles Act, 63 P. S. § 818.4(9).

This regulation would update the Board's regulations consistent with the 1996 amendments to the Act. Statutory authority: Section 4(9) of the Act, 63 P. S. § 818.4(9).

This regulation would set out standards for licensure as a vehicle auction, a new category of licensure created by the 1996 amendments to the Act. Statutory authority: Section 4(9) of the Act, 63 P. S. § 818.4(9).

This regulation would create an exception in the Board's regulations to permit a vehicle dealer to display up to five vehicles in a non-conforming area so long as the public is not permitted to enter the non-conforming area. Statutory authority: Section 4(9) of the Act, 63 P. S. § 818.4(9).

This regulation would define the term ''display'' as used in the Act and to be consistent with the Commonwealth Court's holding in Spankey, permitting vehicle dealers to (1) display a single vehicle, or series of single vehicles, at an unlicensed location if no sales activity is occurring at that location and (2) store vehicles at an unlicensed location if no sales activity is occurring at that location. While the substance of this regulation was originally submitted as part of 16A-604, it has since been separated into a distinct regulatory package. Statutory authority: Sections 2, 4(4) and (9), and 5(e) of the Act, 63 P. S. §§ 818.2, 818.4(4), 818.4(9), 818.5(e). Teresa Woodall
(717) 783-1697

State Board of Veterinary Medicine
--Continuing Education Requirements--
49 Pa. Code § 31.15.
(16A-5711)

--Prescription Drugs--
49 Pa. Code § 31.21, Principle 8. (16A-5712)

--Deletion of Examination Fees--
49 Pa. Code §§ 31.3, 31.11, 31.32, 31.35, 31.41.
(16A-5713) Fall 2001, as final.

Fall/Winter 2001, as proposed.

Fall 2001, as final. This regulation would restrict licensees from obtaining more than 25 percent of their required continuing education credits from independent study courses. Statutory authority: Section 5(2) and (6) of the Veterinary Medicine Practice Act, 63 P. S. §§ 485.5(2), 485.5(6).

This regulation would require veterinarians to meet specified standards regarding dispensing, packaging and labeling of prescription drugs and will mandate that veterinarians use only current, unexpired drugs. Statutory authority: Section 5(1) and (2) of the Act, 63 P. S. §§ 485.5(1), 485.5(2).

This regulation would delete references to the fee charged by the national testing organization for the national licensure examination. The regulation would also clarify issues regarding the impact of past criminal history on applicants for licensure as animal health technicians. Statutory authority: Section 5(4) and (7) of the Act, 63 P. S. §§ 485.5(4), 485.5(7). Bob Kline
(717) 783-7134

State Real Estate Commission
--General Revisions: Agency Disclosures--
49 Pa. Code, Chapter 35. (16A-568)

--Education--
49 Pa. Code, Chapter 35. (16A-561)

--Act 48-1993 Civil Penalties--
49 Pa. Code, Chapter 43b. (16-21) Winter 2001, as final.

Fall/Winter 2001, as proposed.

Fall 2001, as proposed. This regulation would implement the requirements of Act 112-1998 and Act 47-1999 pertaining to agency relationships. Statutory authority: Section 404 of the Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act, 63 P. S. § 455.404.

This regulation proposes changes to the current pre-Licensure and continuing education requirements and adds distance education. Statutory authority: Section 404.1(a) of the Act, 63 P. S. §§ 455.404a.(a).

The regulation would establish a schedule of Act 48-1993 civil penalties for violations of the Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act and the Commission's regulations. Statutory authority: Section 5(a) of Act 48-1993, 63 P. S. § 2205(a). Deb Sopko
(717) 783-3658

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	Proposed Date of
Regulation Being Considered	Promulgation	Need and Legal Basis for Action	Agency Contact
*STATE*
Corporation Bureau --UCC Filing Fees-- 19 Pa. Code § 3.30. Deletion of Obsolete References	Fall 2001, as final, proposed-omitted. Winter 2001, through Public Notice. See, 15 Pa.C.S. § 133(a).	The Department is promulgating fee regulations to establish UCC filing fees at both the county and state level to assure UCC revenue equal to the amount collected by the counties in calendar year 2000 and the Department in fiscal year 1999-2000 as mandated by Act 18-2001. Statutory authority: 13 Pa.C.S. § 9525(d). The Corporation Bureau would delete references by name to the Governor, Secretary of the Commonwealth and Director of the Corporation Bureau on its sample filing forms and in the docketing statement promulgated by the Department. Changes in administration render such references obsolete. Statutory authority: 15 Pa.C.S. § 133(a).	Leo Pandeladis (717) 783-2804 Ken Rapp (717) 787-1057
State Athletic Commission --General Revisions-- 58 Pa. Code, Chapter 21. (16-17)	Fall 2001, as final.	Comprehensive revisions would reflect statutory changes to the Pennsylvania Athletic Code and changes in Commission procedures. Statutory authority: 5 Pa.C.S. § 101 et seq.	Greg Sirb (717) 787-5720
Navigation Commission for the Delaware River and Its Navigable Tributaries --General Revisions-- 13 Pa. Code, Chapters 201--209. (16A-662)	Fall/Winter 2001 as final.	Comprehensive revisions would enhance navigational safety, eliminate obsolete regulations and reflect statutory changes. Statutory authority: 55 P. S. § 31 and 71 P. S. § 670.2(4).	L. Lawrence Boyle (717) 787-6458
State Architects Licensure Board--Examination Fees and Annual Filing Fee for Registered Architecture Firms-- 49 Pa. Code, Chapter 9. (16A-416)	Fall 2001, as proposed.	This regulation would: eliminate national ARE examination fees; add a section adopting the national board examination; consolidate all examination requirements into one section; and as the result of adoption of the national board examination, delete any provisions related to, among other things, the processing of applications, scores and the conduct of examinations. The regulation also would provide for a filing fee for registered partnerships, professional associations, professional corporations or business corporations, which is permitted under the Architects Licensure Law, but has never been implemented. Statutory authority: Sections 8 and 13(h) of the Law, 63 P. S. §§ 34.8, 34.13(h).	Dorna Thorpe (717) 783-3397
State Board of Accountancy--General Revisions-- 49 Pa. Code, Chapter 11. (16A-559)	Fall 2001, as proposed.	The regulations would repeal outdated and unnecessary requirements; clarify certain issues relating to examination, certification and practice; and make editorial changes. Statutory authority: Section 3 of the C.P.A. Law, 63 P. S. § 9.3(10)--(12).	Dorna Thorpe (717) 783-1404
State Board of Auctioneer Examiners--Update of Application Fees--49 Pa. Code § 1.41. (16A-644) --Update of Examination Fees-- 49 Pa. Code § 1.41. (16A-645)	Fall 2001, as final. Fall 2001, as final-omitted.	The regulation would revise the Board's schedule of fees to reflect the actual costs of the services provided. Statutory authority: Section 6(a) of the Auctioneer and Auction Licensing Act, 63 P. S. § 734.6(a) The regulation would update the Board's examination fee. Statutory authority: Section 6(a) of the Act, 63 P. S. § 734.6(a)	Michelle Demerice (717) 783-3397
State Board of Barber Examiners --Sanitation/General Revisions-- 49 Pa. Code, Chapter 3. (16A-424) --Deletion of Examination Fees-- 49 Pa. Code, Chapter 3. (16A-425)	Fall 2001, as final. Fall 2001, as proposed.	The Board proposes to revise and update its entire chapter and repeal antiquated provisions, particularly with regard to standards for disinfection and sanitation. Statutory authority: Section 15-A.4(b) of the Barber License Law, 63 P. S. § 566.4(b). This regulation would delete licensing examination fees. Statutory authority: Section 14 of the Law, 63 P. S. § 564.	Sara Sulpizo (717) 783-3402
State Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers --Experience Options for Certification, Duties of Supervising Appraiser-- 49 Pa. Code §§ 36.13 and 36.14. (16A-706) --Standards of Practice-- 49 Pa. Code § 36.51. (16A-7012) --Update of Application and Related Fees-- 49 Pa. Code § 36.6. (16A-7011) --Continuing Education and Biennial Renewal Fee-- 49 Pa. Code §§ 36.6, 36.41, 36.261. (Number not yet assigned) --Act 48-1993 Civil Penalties-- 49 Pa. Code, Chapter 43b. (Number not yet assigned)	Fall 2001, as proposed. Fall/Winter 2001, as proposed. Fall 2001, as final. Fall/Winter 2001, as proposed. Fall 2001, as proposed.	The regulation would revise qualifying experience for certification as an appraiser; impose supervisory and record-keeping duties on appraisers who supervise appraisal assistants; and require appraisal reports submitted as qualifying experience to conform to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). The regulations are consistent with standards established for state appraiser boards by the federal Appraiser Qualification Board (AQB). Statutory authority: Section 5(2) of the Real Estate Appraisers Certification Act, 63 P. S. § 457.5(2). The regulation would require all certified general appraisers, residential appraisers and broker/appraisers to comply with the USPAP unless the Board has adopted supplemental practice standards. Statutory authority: Section 5(2) of the Act, 63 P. S. § 457.5(2). The regulation would revise the Board's schedule of fees to reflect the actual costs of the services provided. Statutory authority: Section 9 of the Act, 63 P. S. § 457.9. The regulations would establish continuing education requirements for broker/appraisers pursuant to Act 103-2000; revise existing continuing education requirements for general and residential appraisers and certified Pennsylvania evaluators; and establish a biennial renewal fee for broker/appraisers. Statutory authority: Sections 5(6), 9 and 10(b) of the Real Estate Appraisers Act, 63 P. S. §§ 457.5(6), 457.9 and 457.10(b). The regulation would establish a schedule of Act 48-1993 civil penalties for violations of the Real Estate Appraisers Certification Act and the Board's regulations. Statutory authority: Section 5(a) of Act 48-1993, 63 P. S. § 2205(a).	Cheryl Lyne (717) 783-4866
State Board of Cosmetology --Update of Application Fees-- 49 Pa. Code § 7.2. (16A-458) --Deletion of Examination Fees-- 49 Pa. Code § 7.2. (16A-4510) --General Revisions-- 49 Pa. Code §§ 7.1-7.142. (16A-459) (Includes previous 16A-454 and 16A-457) --Act 48-1993 Civil Penalties-- 49 Pa. Code, Chapter 43b. (Number not yet assigned)	Fall 2001, as final. Fall 2001, as proposed. Spring 2002, as proposed. Fall 2001, as proposed.	The regulation would amend the Board's fee schedule by revising fees to reflect the actual cost incurred by the Board to provide the following services: licensure of cosmetologist, manicurist or cosmetician; licensure of cosmetology, manicurist or cosmetician shop; licensure of cosmetology school, licensure by reciprocity; registration of cosmetology apprentice; approval of cosmetology school supervisor; change in cosmetology shop (inspection required); and re-inspection of cosmetology shop. New fees are added to include re-inspection of cosmetology school; certification of student or apprentice training hours; certification of examination scored; and verification of licensure, registration permit or approval. Statutory authority: Section 16(a) of the Beauty Culture Law, 63 P. S. § 522(a). The regulation would amend the Board's fee schedule by deleting references to examination fees, which are determined by contract. Statutory authority: Sections 11 and 16 of the Law, 63 P. S. §§ 517, 522. The Board plans a comprehensive amendment to Chapter 7 to bring existing regulations up-to-date and to clarify requirements for sanitation and the provisions of advanced aesthetic services. Statutory authority: Section 11 of the Law, 63 P. S. § 517. The regulation would establish a schedule of Act 48-1993 civil penalties for violations of the Beauty Culture Law and the Board's regulations. Statutory authority: Section 5(a) of the Act, 63 P. S. § 2205(a).	Sara Sulpizio (717) 783-7130
State Board of Dentistry --Administration of General Anesthesia, Conscious Sedation and Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Analgesia-- 49 Pa. Code §§ 33.331-33.344. (16A-4610) --Sexual Misconduct-- 49 Pa. Code, Chapter 33. (Number not yet assigned) --Update of Application Fee for Dental Radiology-- 49 Pa. Code, Chapter 33. (16A-4611) --Act 48-1993 Civil Penalties-- 49 Pa. Code, Chapter 43b. (Number not yet assigned)	Fall 2001, as proposed. Spring 2002, as proposed. Fall 2001, as proposed. Fall 2001, as proposed.	This regulation would amend requirements for administration of anesthesia/analgesic in response to a Commonwealth Court case and legislative concerns. Statutory authority: Section 3(o) of the Dental Law, 63 P. S. § 122(o). 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 of a sexual nature which the Board deems unprofessional when occurring or resulting from a professional relationship. Statutory authority: Section 3(o) of the Law, 63 P. S. § 122(o). This regulation would amend the Board's fee schedule to reflect the actual cost incurred by the Board to authorize applicants to perform radiologic services. Statutory authority: Section 3(o) of the Law, 63 P. S. § 122(o). The regulation would establish a schedule of Act 48-1993 civil penalties for violations of the Dental Law and the Board's regulations. Statutory authority: Section 5(a) of the Act, 63 P. S. § 2205(a).	Lisa Burns (717) 783-7162
State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators --Deletion of Examination Fees-- 49 Pa. Code § 39.72. (Number not yet assigned) --Requirements for Admission to Examination-- 49 Pa. Code § 39.5.(16A-627)	Fall 2001, as proposed. Fall/Winter 2001, as proposed.	This regulation would delete licensing examination fees. Statutory Authority: Section 4(c) of the Nursing Home Administrators Licensing Act, 63 P. S. § 1104(c). This regulation would update and revise the requirements for admission to the licensing examination. Statutory authority: Section 4(c) of the Act, 63 P. S. § 1104(c).	Chris Stuckey (717) 783-7155
State Board of Examiners in Speech-Language and Hearing --Continuing Education-- 49 Pa. Code, Chapter 45. (Number not yet assigned) --Assistant Regulations-- 49 Pa. Code §§ 45.301--308. (Number not yet assigned)	Spring 2002, as proposed. Spring 2002, as proposed.	This regulation would establish continuing education requirements to comply with Act 71-2000. Statutory authority: Section 5(7) of the Speech-Language and Hearing Licensure Act, 63 P. S. § 1705(7). This amendment would update the regulatory provisions pertaining to assistants. Statutory authority: Section 5(8) of the Act, 63 P. S. § 1705(8).	Clara Flinchum (717) 783-1389
State Board of Funeral Directors --Update of Application/Certification/ Verification/Reinsertion Fees-- 49 Pa. Code § 13.12. (16A-482) --Unprofessional Conduct-- 49 Pa. Code § 13.201, 202. (16A-483) --General Regulation Update-- 49 Pa. Code § 13.1 et seq. --Advertising (16A-484) --Application (16A-485) --Facility (16A-486) --Qualifications (16A-487) --Supervisor (16A-488) --Continuing Education-- 49 Pa. Code, Chapter 13. (Number not yet assigned)	Fall 2001, as final. Fall 2001, as proposed. Fall 2001, as proposed. Fall 2001, as proposed.	The regulation would revise the Board's schedule of fees to reflect the actual costs of the services provided. Statutory authority: Section 18.1 of the Funeral Director Law, 63 P. S. § 479.18.1. The amendment would add to the Board's standards of practice and conduct. Statutory authority: Section 16(a) of the Law, 63 P. S. § 479.16(a). These amendments would update the Board's regulation to reflect current regulatory practice. Statutory authority: Section 16(a) of the Law, 63 P. S. § 479.16(a). This regulation is being promulgated to comply with Section 10(b) of the Law. Statutory authority: 63 P. S. § 479.10(b).	Cheryl Lyne (717) 783-3397
State Board of Landscape Architects --Update of Application Fees-- 49 Pa. Code §§ 15.12, 15.57. (16A-615) --Establishment of Examination Fees-- 49 Pa. Code § 15.12. (16A-616)	Fall 2001, as final. Fall 2001, as final-omitted.	The regulation would revise the Board's schedule of fees to reflect the actual costs of the services provided pursuant to Section 5 of the Landscape Architects' Registration Law, which requires the Board to adopt fees by regulation to match Board revenues with expenditures. Statutory authority: Section 5 of the Law, 63 P. S. § 905. The regulation would establish a new examination fee. Statutory authority: Section 4(2) of the Law, 63 P. S. § 904(2).	Shirley Klinger (717) 772-8528
State Board of Medicine --General Delegation-- 49 Pa. Code, Chapter 16. (16A-4912) --Update of Fees-- 49 Pa. Code §§ 16.13, 16.17, 18.303. (16A-4910) --Sexual Misconduct-- 49 Pa. Code, Chapter 16. (16A-497)	Fall 2001, as proposed. Winter 2001, as final. Fall 2001, as proposed.	This regulation would establish standards for the delegation of medical services to qualified personnel. Statutory authority: Section 17(b) of the Medical Practice Act, 63 P. S. § 422.17(b). The regulation would revise the Board's schedule of fees to reflect the actual costs of the services provided. Statutory authority: Section 6 of the Act, 63 P. S. § 422.6. 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 of a sexual nature which the Board deems unprofessional when occurring or resulting from a professional relationship. Statutory authority: Section 8 of the Act, 63 P. S. § 422.8.	Cindy Warner (717) 783-1400
State Board of Nursing --RN General Revisions-- 49 Pa. Code §§ 21.1--21.126. (16A-516) --Conscious Sedation-- 49 Pa. Code § 21.14. (16A-5114) --Oral Orders-- 49 Pa. Code §§ 21.14; 21.145. (16A-5115) --CRNP Programs-- 49 Pa. Code §§ 21.260--278, 286-289. (Number not yet assigned.) --Update of CRNP Prescriptive Authority Fees-- 49 Pa. Code § 21.253. (Number not yet assigned.) --CRNP Prescriptive Authority Continuing Education-- 49 Pa. Code § 21.253. (Number not yet assigned.)	Fall 2001, as final. Fall 2001, as proposed. Fall 2001, as proposed. Winter 2001, as proposed. Fall 2001, as proposed. Fall 2001, as proposed.	This regulation would update or repeal outdated provisions pertaining to registered nurses and consolidate all regulatory provisions pertaining to registered nurse education programs. Statutory authority: Section 2.1(k) of the Professional Nursing Law, 63 P. S. § 212.1(k). This regulation would embody the statement of policy on conscious sedation at 49 Pa. Code § 21.413(d). Statutory authority: Section 2.1(k) of the Law, 63 P. S. § 212.1(k). This regulation would delete the prohibition on LPNs accepting oral orders in other than urgent circumstances. Statutory authority: Section 2.1(k) of the Law, 63 P. S. § 212.1(k), and Section 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law, 63 P. S. § 667.6. This regulation would establish requirements for CRNP education programs approved by the Board. Statutory authority: Section 2.1(k) of the Professional Nursing Law, 63 P. S. § 212.1(k). This regulation would revise the Board's schedule of fees to reflect the actual cost of the services provided. Statutory authority: Section 11.2 of the Law, 63 P. S. § 221.2. This regulation pertains to continuing education requirements associated with the prescriptive authority of CRNPs. Statutory authority: Section 2.1(k) of the Law, 63 P. S. § 212.1(k).	Ann Steffanic (717) 783-7142
State Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure --General Revisions-- 49 Pa. Code, Chapter 42. (16A-674)	Fall 2001, as final.	The Board proposes to revise its chapter by updating certain provisions and deleting outdated or redundant language. Statutory authority: Section 5(b) of the Occupational Therapy Practice Act, 63 P. S. § 1505(b).	Lisa Burns (717) 783-1389
State Board of Optometry --General Revisions-- 49 Pa. Code §§ 23.1, 23.33, 23.34, 23.42, 23.64, 23.71. (16A-528) --Continuing Education-- 49 Pa. Code, §§ 23.82, 23.83, 23.87. (16A-529)	Fall/Winter 2001, as proposed. Winter 2001, as proposed.	The Board proposes general revisions to its current regulations, including requirements that must be met for contact lens prescriptions provided at the discretion of the licensee. Statutory authority: Sections 3(a)(2.1) and (b)(14) of the Optometric Practice and Licensure Act, 63 P. S. §§ 244.3(a)(2.1), (b)(14). This regulation would amend the continuing education requirements of licensees. Statutory authority: Section 3(b)(12) and Section 4.1(b) of the Act, 63 P. S. §§ 244.3(b)(12), 244.4a.(b).	Deb Smith (717) 783-7155
State Board of Osteopathic Medicine --Sexual Misconduct-- 49 Pa. Code, Chapter 25. (16A-539)	Fall 2001, 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 of a sexual nature which the Board deems unprofessional when occurring or resulting from a professional relationship. Statutory authority: Section 16 of the Osteopathic Medical Practice Act, 63 P. S. § 271.16.	Gina Bittner (717) 783-4858
State Board of Pharmacy --Reference Library and Facsimile Machines-- 49 Pa. Code, Chapter 27. (16A-549) --Technology Regulations-- 49 Pa. Code, Chapter 27. (Number not yet assigned.)	Spring 2002, as final. Spring 2002, as proposed.	The proposal would amend pharmacy reference library requirements to reflect contemporary pharmaceutical practices and facsimile machine requirements to be consistent with recent changes in Federal law. Statutory authority: Sections 4(j) and 6(k)(1) and (9) of the Pharmacy Act, 63 P. S. §§ 390-4(j), 390-6(k)(1), (9). The proposal would address issues raised by new technology now available in the field of pharmacy to allow the use of such technology while ensuring consumer safety. Statutory authority: Sections 4(j) and 6(k)(1) and (9) of the Act, 63 P. S. §§ 390-4(j), 390-6(k)(1), (9).	Melanie Zimmerman (717) 783-7156
State Board of Physical Therapy --Physical Therapists-- 49 Pa. Code §§ 40.11, 40.13, 40.15, 40.17, 40.18 and 40.21--40.24. (16A-659) --Sexual Misconduct-- 49 Pa. Code, Chapter 40. (16A-656) --Deletion of Examination Fees-- 49 Pa. Code § 40.5. (16A-658)	Winter 2001, as proposed. Fall 2001, as proposed. Fall 2001, as final.	The regulation would correct and revise existing regulations regarding physical therapists. Statutory authority: Section 3(a) of the Physical Therapy Practice Act, 63 P. S. § 1303(a). 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 of a sexual nature which the Board deems unprofessional when occurring or resulting from a professional relationship. Statutory authority: Sections 3, 5 and 10.2 of the Act, 63 P. S. §§ 1303, 1305 and 1310.2. This regulation would delete licensing examination fees. Statutory authority: Section 8 of the Act, 63 P. S. § 1308.	Bob Kline (717) 783-7134
State Board of Podiatry --Update of Application Fees and Deletion of Examination Fees-- 49 Pa. Code, Chapter 29. (16A-444) --Update of Biennial Renewal Fees-- 49 Pa. Code, Chapter 29. (16A-445) --Continuing Education-- 49 Pa. Code, Chapter 29. (16A-446)	Winter 2001, as final. Fall/Winter 2001, as proposed. Fall/Winter 2001, as proposed.	This regulation would apportion costs of providing Board services to specific applicants and licensees and eliminates references to examination fees. Statutory authority: Section 15 of the Podiatry Practice Act, 63 P. S. § 42.15. This regulation would increase the biennial license renewal from $175 to $395. Section 14(a) of the Act requires the Board to increase fees by regulation if the revenues raised by fees, fines and civil penalties are not sufficient to meet expenditures over a two-year period. Section 14(b) of the Act requires the Board to increase fees by regulation in the amount that adequate revenues are raised to meet the required enforcement efforts, when the fees established by the Board are inadequate to meet the minimum enforcement efforts required by the Act. Statutory authority: Sections 14(a) and (b) of the Act, 63 P. S. §§ 42.14(a), (b). This regulation would amend the current continuing education provision at 49 Pa. Code § 29.61 to include pre-approved course providers. Statutory authority: Section 9 and 9.1 of the Act, 63 P. S. §§ 42.9 and 42.9a.	Gina Bittner (717) 783-4858
State Board of Psychology --Ethics Amendment-- 49 Pa. Code § 41.59(b). (16A-639) --Computerized Examination-- 49 Pa. Code §§ 41.41, 41.42. (16A-6310) --Deletion of Examination Fees-- 49 Pa. Code § 41.12. (16A-6311)	Fall/Winter 2001, as proposed. Winter 2001, as proposed. Fall 2001, as final.	This regulation would amend the Board's continuing education regulations at Section 41.59(b) by clarifying that licensees must take ethics each biennial period and that extra ethics credits may only be counted toward the total needed rather than the ethics requirement for a future biennial period. Statutory authority: Section 3.2 of the Professional Psychologists Act, 63 P. S. § 1203.2(2). This regulation would update current regulations at Sections 41.41 and 41.42 to reflect changes associated with the computerization of the national and state examinations. Statutory authority: Section 3.2 of the Act, 63 P. S. § 1203.2(2). This regulation would delete licensing examination fees in Section 41.12. Statutory authority: Sections 3.2(1) and 3.2(3)(d) of the Act, 63 P. S. §§ 1203.2(1), 1203.3(d).	Chris Stuckey (717) 783-7155
State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors --Licensure Regulations-- 49 Pa. Code, Chapter 47. (16A-694) --Update of Existing Fees and Establishment of Fees for New Licensure Classes-- 49 Pa. Code, Chapter 47. (16A-695)	Fall 2001, as final. Fall 2001, as proposed.	This regulation, regarding qualifications for licensure pursuant to Act 136-1998 amending Act 39-1987, would add Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors as new licensure classes. Statutory authority: Sections 1 to 20.2 of the Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors Act, 63 P. S. §§ 1901-- 1920.2. The regulation would update the schedule of fees for Licensed Social Workers and Continuing Education providers and establishes fees for Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors. Statutory authority: Section 18(c) of the Act, 63 P. S. § 1918(c).	Clara Flinchum (717) 783-1389
State Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons --Consignment Sales-- 49 Pa. Code § 19.19. (16A-601) --General Revisions-- 49 Pa. Code § 19.1 et seq. (16A-602) --Auction License-- 49 Pa. Code § 19.21. (16A-603) --Display Requirements-- 49 Pa. Code § 19.18. (16A-604) --Unlicensed Locations-- 49 Pa. Code § 19.18. (16A-605)	Fall/Winter 2001, as final. Fall 2001, as final. Winter 2001, as proposed. Fall 2001, as proposed. Fall 2001, as proposed.	This regulation would set forth the standards by which dealers may engage in consignment sales. Statutory authority: Section 4(9) of the Board of Vehicles Act, 63 P. S. § 818.4(9). This regulation would update the Board's regulations consistent with the 1996 amendments to the Act. Statutory authority: Section 4(9) of the Act, 63 P. S. § 818.4(9). This regulation would set out standards for licensure as a vehicle auction, a new category of licensure created by the 1996 amendments to the Act. Statutory authority: Section 4(9) of the Act, 63 P. S. § 818.4(9). This regulation would create an exception in the Board's regulations to permit a vehicle dealer to display up to five vehicles in a non-conforming area so long as the public is not permitted to enter the non-conforming area. Statutory authority: Section 4(9) of the Act, 63 P. S. § 818.4(9). This regulation would define the term ''display'' as used in the Act and to be consistent with the Commonwealth Court's holding in Spankey, permitting vehicle dealers to (1) display a single vehicle, or series of single vehicles, at an unlicensed location if no sales activity is occurring at that location and (2) store vehicles at an unlicensed location if no sales activity is occurring at that location. While the substance of this regulation was originally submitted as part of 16A-604, it has since been separated into a distinct regulatory package. Statutory authority: Sections 2, 4(4) and (9), and 5(e) of the Act, 63 P. S. §§ 818.2, 818.4(4), 818.4(9), 818.5(e).	Teresa Woodall (717) 783-1697
State Board of Veterinary Medicine --Continuing Education Requirements-- 49 Pa. Code § 31.15. (16A-5711) --Prescription Drugs-- 49 Pa. Code § 31.21, Principle 8. (16A-5712) --Deletion of Examination Fees-- 49 Pa. Code §§ 31.3, 31.11, 31.32, 31.35, 31.41. (16A-5713)	Fall 2001, as final. Fall/Winter 2001, as proposed. Fall 2001, as final.	This regulation would restrict licensees from obtaining more than 25 percent of their required continuing education credits from independent study courses. Statutory authority: Section 5(2) and (6) of the Veterinary Medicine Practice Act, 63 P. S. §§ 485.5(2), 485.5(6). This regulation would require veterinarians to meet specified standards regarding dispensing, packaging and labeling of prescription drugs and will mandate that veterinarians use only current, unexpired drugs. Statutory authority: Section 5(1) and (2) of the Act, 63 P. S. §§ 485.5(1), 485.5(2). This regulation would delete references to the fee charged by the national testing organization for the national licensure examination. The regulation would also clarify issues regarding the impact of past criminal history on applicants for licensure as animal health technicians. Statutory authority: Section 5(4) and (7) of the Act, 63 P. S. §§ 485.5(4), 485.5(7).	Bob Kline (717) 783-7134
State Real Estate Commission --General Revisions: Agency Disclosures-- 49 Pa. Code, Chapter 35. (16A-568) --Education-- 49 Pa. Code, Chapter 35. (16A-561) --Act 48-1993 Civil Penalties-- 49 Pa. Code, Chapter 43b. (16-21)	Winter 2001, as final. Fall/Winter 2001, as proposed. Fall 2001, as proposed.	This regulation would implement the requirements of Act 112-1998 and Act 47-1999 pertaining to agency relationships. Statutory authority: Section 404 of the Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act, 63 P. S. § 455.404. This regulation proposes changes to the current pre-Licensure and continuing education requirements and adds distance education. Statutory authority: Section 404.1(a) of the Act, 63 P. S. §§ 455.404a.(a). The regulation would establish a schedule of Act 48-1993 civil penalties for violations of the Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act and the Commission's regulations. Statutory authority: Section 5(a) of Act 48-1993, 63 P. S. § 2205(a).	Deb Sopko (717) 783-3658