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Regulation Being Considered	Proposed Date of Promulgation	Need and Legal Basis for Action	Agency Contact
REVENUE
Construction Contractors 61 Pa. Code, Article II	November 2003, as proposed.	The regulation will provide an update to the rules regarding contracts with exempt and nonexempt entities.	Jeffery S. Snavely 717-772-9212
Employer Returns and Other Withholding Provisions 61 Pa. Code §§ 113.2, 113.3, 113.3a, 113.3b, 113.3c, 113.4, 113.4a, 113.7 and 121.16	September 2003, as final.	The Department is amending various withholding regulatory sections, including requiring an employer who is required to file 250 or more withholding statements, to forward to the Department the reconciliation statement with such withholding statements via electronic or magnetic media as specified in the instructions of the Department. In addition, § 121.16 is amended to delete language relating to the filing of a W-2 with Form PA-40 as evidence of taxes withheld.	Jeffery S. Snavely 717-772-9212
File-by-phone (TeleFile) System and Federal and State Electronic Tax Filing Program 61 Pa. Code §§ 117.19--117.21	October 2003, as proposed.	The file-by-phone (TeleFile) program involves the filing of a Pennsylvania personal income tax return by phone. The Federal and State electronic tax filing program involves the filing of a Pennsylvania personal income tax return as part of the Federal and State Electronic Filing Program.	Jeffery S. Snavely 717-772-9212
Prebuilt Housing	August 2003, as proposed.	The regulation codifies legislative changes relating to prebuilt housing that were set forth in Act 23-2000 (72 P. S. §§ 7201(g)(8), (vv)--(zz), 7202(f) and 7204(60)).	Jeffery S. Snavely 717-772-9212
Realty Transfer Tax Amendments 61 Pa. Code, Chapter 91	September 2003, as proposed.	The amendments to Chapter 91. Realty Transfer Tax, are made to address numerous legislative changes and to bring the regulatory provisions into conformity with Departmental policy.	Jeffery S. Snavely 717-772-9212
Repeal of Obsolete Lottery Regulations 61 Pa. Code §§ 817.91--817.107, 817.111--817.127, 831.1--831.17, 867.1--867.17, 868.1--868.17 and 869.1--869.15	September 2003, as final.	Play of the on-line lottery games subject to repeal under this regulation were concluded in accordance with the terms of the regulations. The Lottery does not intend now or in the near future to offer these games in their stated configuration.	Jeffery S. Snavely 717-772-9212
Small Games of Chance Amendments 61 Pa. Code, Part VII	August 2003, as proposed.	The regulation contains comprehensive amendments to Part VII to incorporate legislative changes made to the Local Option Small Games of Chance Act (10 P. S. §§ 311--328) in 1990 and 2000 and to codify policy and administrative changes regarding games of chance.	Jeffery S. Snavely 717-772-9212
Support Offset and Other Personal Income Tax Provisions	October 2003, as proposed	This regulatory change will amend certain regulatory provisions to provide for the intercept of income tax refunds from individuals who are delinquent in support payments and redirect the funds accordingly. Other amendments are proposed to update and/or clarify personal income tax provisions.	Jeffery S. Snavely 717-772-9212
SECURITIES COMMISSION
''Banking institution; savings and loan institution'' 64 Pa. Code § 102.041	Final Rulemaking July 2003	The Commission plans to amend this regulation to conform its provisions with federal law.	G. Philip Rutledge (717) 783-5130
''Institutional investor'' 64 Pa. Code § 102.111	Final Rulemaking July 2003	The Commission plans to amend this regulation to include a 1985 Interpretive Opinion on qualifications for IRAs, KEOGHs and SEPs to be an institutional investor.	G. Philip Rutledge (717) 783-5130
''Real property units'' 64 Pa. Code § 102.202	Final Rulemaking July 2003	The Commission plans to repeal this regulation which is overly narrow.	G. Philip Rutledge (717) 783-5130
''Exchange'' 64 Pa. Code § 102.241	Final Rulemaking July 2003	The Commission plans to revise language to make it conform to federal law.	G. Philip Rutledge (717) 783-5130
''Private activity bonds'' 64 Pa. Code § 202.010	Final Rulemaking July 2003	The Commission plans to amend this regulation to conform its requirements to the federal National Securities Markets Improvement Act of 1996.	G. Philip Rutledge (717) 783-5130
''Commercial paper'' 64 Pa. Code § 202.030	Final Rulemaking July 2003	The Commission plans to amend this regulation to conform its requirements to the federal National Securities Markets Improvement Act of 1996.	G. Philip Rutledge (717) 783-5130
''Commercial paper issued by bank holding companies'' 64 Pa. Code § 202.032	Final Rulemaking July 2003	The Commission plans to repeal this regulation in reliance a single regulation dealing with the commercial paper exemption.	G. Philip Rutledge (717) 783-5130
''Guaranties of debt securities exempt'' 64 Pa. Code § 202.092	Final Rulemaking July 2003	The Commission plans to amend this regulation to conform its requirements to the federal National Securities Markets Improvement Act of 1996.	G. Philip Rutledge (717) 783-5130
''Equity securities by reporting company'' 64 Pa. Code § 203.091	Final Rulemaking July 2003	The Commission proposes to delete Form 203-I in that the filing requirement was repealed by Act 108 of 2002.	G. Philip Rutledge (717) 783-5130
''Debt securities of nonprofit organizations'' 64 Pa. Code § 203.161	Final Rulemkaing July 2003	The Commission plans to amend this regulation to conform to amendments to this exemption made by Act 108 of 2002.	G. Philip Rutledge (717) 783-5130
''Isolated transaction exemption'' 64 Pa. Code § 203.189	Final Rulemaking July 2003	The Commission plans to move the definition of Accredited Investor from Regulation 204.010 to this regulation.	G. Philip Rutledge (717)783-5130
''Increasing the number of purchasers and offerees'' 64 Pa. Code § 204.010	Final Rulemaking July 2003	The Commission plans to move the definition of Accredited Investor from this regulation to Regulation 203.189	G. Philip Rutledge (717) 783-5130
''Continuous offering'' 64 Pa. Code § 207.120	Final Rulemaking July 2003	The Commission plans to repeal this regulation to conform to the National Securities Markets Improvement Act of 1996	G. Philip Rutledge (717) 783-5130
''Supervision of agents, investment adviser representatives and employees'' 64 Pa. Code § 305.011	Final Rulemaking July 2003	The Commission proposes to amend this regulation to conform to relevant rules of the National Association of Securities Dealers.	G. Philip Rutledge (717) 783-5130
''Financial reports to security holders'' 64 Pa. Code § 606.011	Final Rulemaking July 2003	The Commission proposes to amend this regulation to conform provisions of Act 108 of 2002 providing for annual financial statements to holders of debt securities issued by non-profit organizations.	G. Philip Rutledge (717) 783-5130
''Delegation and substitution'' 64 Pa. Code § 606.041	Final Rulemaking July 2003	The Commission plans to amend this rule to allow the Assistant Director of Corporate Finance to exercise certain delegations in the absence of the Division Director.	G. Philip Rutledge (717) 783-5130
''Limited offering'' 64 Pa. Code § 203.041	Final Rulemaking July 2003	The Commission proposes to amend Item 7 to Form E to require issuers to provide the amount of the offering which is to be offered in Pennsylvania in order to assess the correct statutory filing fee.	G. Philip Rutledge (717) 783-5130
STATE
State Board of Accountancy --General Revisions-- 49 Pa. Code, Chapter 11. (16A-559)       --CPA Examination-- 49 Pa. Code, Chapter 11. (16A-550)               --Schedule of Civil Penalties-- 49 Pa. Code § 43b.10a (16-32)	Fall 2003, as Proposed.         Fall 2003, as Proposed                 Summer 2003, as Proposed.	The regulation would repeal outdated and unnecessary requirements; clarify certain issues relating to certification and practice; and make editorial changes. Statutory Authority: Section 3 of the C.P.A. Law, 63 P. S. § 9.3(10)--(12).   This proposed regulation would revise requirements relating to administration of the CPA examination for consistency with the procedures governing the new computer-based examination developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy. Statutory Authority: Section 3(10) and (12) of the CPA Law, 63 P. S. § 9.3(10) and (12).   This proposed regulation amends the schedule of Act 48 civil penalties for violations of the CPA law and the Board's regulations to correct a technical error in the authority cited for two violations. Statutory Authority: Section 5(a) of Act 48 of 1993, 63 P. S. § 2205(a).	Dorna Thorpe (717) 783-1404
State Architects Licensure Board --Firm practice--- 49 Pa. Code § 9.162 (16A-417)     --Schedule of Civil Penalties-- 49 Pa. Code § 43b.21. (16-32)	Fall 2003, as Final.       Summer 2003, as Proposed	The regulation would establish requirements for the practice of architecture as a limited liability company or limited liability partnership. Statutory Authority: 63 P. S. §§ 34.6(a) and 34.13(j).   This regulation would amend the schedule of Act 48 civil penalties for violations of the Architects Licensure Law and the Board's regulations. Statutory Authority: Section 5(a) of Act 48 of 1993, 63 P. S. § 2205(a).	Dorna Thorpe (717) 783-3397
State Board of Auctioneer Examiners --Deletion of Reference to Examination Fees-- 49 Pa. Code § 1.41. (16A-647)	Summer 2003, as Proposed.	The regulation would delete references to examination fees. Statutory Authority: Section 6(a) of the Auctioneer and Auction Licensing Act, 63 P. S. § 734.6(a).	Tammy Radel (717) 783-3397
State Board of Barber Examiners --Deletion of Examination Fees-- 49 Pa. Code, Chapter 3. (16A-425)   --Ten chair schools-- 49 Pa. Code § 3.82 (16A-426)           --Schedule of Civil Penalties-- 49 Pa. Code § 43b.4 (16-32)	Fall 2003, as Final.       Summer 2003, as Proposed.             Summer 2003, as Proposed	The regulation would delete licensing examination fees. Statutory Authority: Section 14 of the Barber's Licensing Law, 63 P. S. § 564.     The regulation would reduce the minimum number of barber chairs and desks and the minimum square footage requirements for barber schools and eliminate the requirement of two inspections for new barber schools. Statutory Authority: Section 15-A.4(b) of the Barbers' Licensing Law, 63 P. S. § 566.4(b).   This regulation would amend the schedule of Act 48 civil penalties for violations of the Barbers' Licensing Law and the Board's regulations. Statutory Authority: Section 5(a) of Act 48 of 1993, 63 P. S. § 2205(a).	Sara Sulpizio (717) 783-3402
State Board of Chiropractic --Chiropractic specialties-- 49 Pa. Code Ch. 5 (16A-4312)         --Adjunctive procedures-- 49 Pa. Code § 5.14 (16A-4311)       --Patient records-- 49 Pa. Code § 5.51 (16A-4313)     --Volunteer license-- 49 Pa. Code § 5.20 (number not yet assigned)	Fall 2003, as Proposed.             Fall 2003, as Proposed.         Fall 2003, as Proposed.       Summer 2003, as Proposed.	The Chiropractic Practice Act prohibits licensees from holding themselves out as specialists unless they possess a post-graduate certification in that specialty. The regulation would identify the certifications acceptable to the Board. Statutory Authority: Section 302(3) of the Chiropractic Practice Act, 63 P. S. § 625.302(3).   The regulation would clarify the types of procedures for which an adjunctive procedures certificate is required. Statutory Authority: Section 302(3) of the Chiropractic Practice Act, 63 P. S. § 625.302(3).   The regulation would clarify the requirements for patient records. Statutory Authority: Section 302(3) of the Chiropractic Practice Act, 63 P. S. § 625.302(3).   This regulation is required by the amendments to the Volunteer Health Services Act under Act 58 of 2002. Statutory Authority: Section 302 of the Chiropractic Practice Act, 63 P. S. § 625.302.	Deborah Smith (717) 783-7155
Commissioner, BPOA --Schedule of Civil Penalties-- 49 Pa. Code §§ 43b.4; 43b.8; 43b.10a and 43b.11a (16-32)       --Schedule of Civil Penalties-- 49 Pa. Code §§ 43b.8a; 43b.9a; 43b.15; 43b.16; 436.17; 43b.18 and 43b.19 (16-29)	Summer 2003, as Proposed.             Summer 2003, as Statement of Policy	The regulation would amend the schedules of civil penalties for the State Board of Barber Examiners, Real Estate Commission, State Board of Accountancy, and State Architects Licensure Board that were previously codified as regulations under Act 48 of 1993. Statutory Authority: Section 5(a) of Act 48 of 1993, 63 P. S. § 2205(a).   This Statement of Policy would establish Act 48 Civil Penalty Schedules for five additional boards (State Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers; State Board of Examiners in Speech-Language and Hearing; State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators; State Board of Nursing; and State Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure) and add additional violations to the existing Civil Penalty Schedules for the State Real Estate Commission and the State Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons. Statutory Authority: Section 5(a) of Act 48 of 1993, 63 P. S. § 2205(a).	Cynthia K. Montgomery (717) 783-7200
State Board of Cosmetology --Deletion of Examination Fees-- 49 Pa. Code § 7.2. (16A-4510)     --Sanitation/Disinfection-- 49 Pa. Code §§ 7.90--7.101 (16A-454)         --General Revisions-- 49 Pa. Code §§ 7.1--7.142. (16A-459) (Includes previous16A-457)	Fall 2003, as Final.           Fall 2003, as Final.           Fall 2003, as Proposed.	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 Beauty Culture Law, 63 P. S. §§ 517, 522.   The proposed regulation would update the Board's sanitation and disinfection requirements for manicuring, cosmetician and cosmetology shops and schools. Statutory Authority: Sections 11 and 14 of the Beauty Culture Law, 63 P. S. §§ 517 and 520.   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 Beauty Culture Law, 63 P. S. § 517.	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. (number not yet assigned)   --Sexual Misconduct-- 49 Pa. Code, Chapter 33. (16A-4613)             --Update of Application Fee for Dental Radiology-- 49 Pa. Code, Chapter 33. (16A-4611)   --Expanded Function Dental Assistants-- 49 Pa. Code § 33.103. (16A-4612)   --Volunteer license-- 49 Pa. Code § 33.110 (number not yet assigned)	Fall 2003, as Proposed.               Fall 2003, as Final.               Fall 2003, as Final.         Fall 2003, as Final.       Summer 2003, as Proposed.	This regulation would amend requirements for administration of anesthesia/analgesic in response to a Commonwealth Court case and the enactment of Act 135 of 2002. Statutory Authority: Section 3(o) of the Dental Law, 63 P. S. § 122(o) and Section 2 of Act 135 of 2002.       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 Dental 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 Dental Law, 63 P. S. § 122(o).   This regulation would eliminate the clinical examination component with respect to expanded function dental assistants. Statutory Authority: Section 3(o) of the Dental Law, 63 P. S. § 122(o).   This regulation is required to amend the current regulations to conform to amendments to the Volunteer Health Services Act made by Act 58 of 2002. Statutory Authority: Section 3(o) of the Dental Law, 63 P. S. § 122(o).	Lisa Burns (717) 783-7162
State Board of Funeral Directors --Unprofessional Conduct-- 49 Pa. Code § 13.201, 202. (16A-483)   --Advertising-- 49 Pa. Code §§ 13.191 to 13.196 (16A-484)     --Application-- 49 Pa. Code, Chap. 13 (16A-485)     --Facility-- 49 Pa. Code, Ch. 13 (16A-486)     --Qualifications-- 49 Pa. Code, Ch. 13 (16A-487)   --Supervisor-- 49 Pa. Code, Chap. 13 (16A-488)       --Continuing Education-- 49 Pa. Code, Ch. 13 (16A-489)         --Limited License-- 49 Pa. Code §§ 13.1, 13.12, and 13.77 (16A-4810)       --Renewal fees-- 49 Pa. Code § 13.12 (16A-4811)	Summer 2003, as Proposed.       Summer 2003, as Proposed.       Summer 2003, as Proposed.       Summer 2003, as Proposed.       Fall 2003, as Proposed.     Summer 2003, as Proposed.         Summer 2003, as Proposed.           Summer 2003, as Proposed.           Fall 2003, as Final.	The amendment would add to the Board's standards of practice and conduct. Statutory Authority: Section 16(a) of the Funeral Director Law, 63 P. S. § 479.16(a).   These amendments would update the Board's regulations related to advertising. Statutory authority: Section 16(a) of the Funeral Director Law, 63 P. S. § 479.16(a).   This regulation revises the procedures for applying for licensure as a funeral establishment. Statutory authority: Section 16(a) of the Funeral Director Law, 63 P. S. § 479.16(a).   The amendments would update facility requirements for funeral establishments. Statutory authority: Section 16(a) of the Funeral Director Law, 63 P. S. § 479.16(a).   The amendments would update qualifications for licensure. Statutory authority: Section 16(a) of the Funeral Director Law, 63 P. S. § 479.16(a).   This regulation amends the procedures for licensure as a supervisor and clarifies the responsibilities of a funeral supervisor. Statutory authority: Section 16(a) of the Funeral Director Law, 63 P. S. § 479.16(a).   This regulation is being promulgated to comply with the requirement of Act 48 of 2000 that the Board adopt regulations to implement continuing education, as now required by Section 10(b) of the Funeral Director Law. Statutory Authority: 63 P. S. § 479.10(b).   This regulation is being promulgated to implement the provisions of Act 48 of 2000 that authorized the Board to enter into agreements with other states to issue limited licenses to funeral directors from other states. Statutory Authority: Section 9(c) of the Funeral Director Law, 63 P. S. § 479.9(c).   This regulation would update the Board's biennial renewal fee. Statutory Authority: Sections 16(a) and 18.1 of the Funeral Director Law, 63 P. S. §§ 479.16(a) and 479.18.1.	Michelle Demerice (717) 783-3397
State Board of Landscape Architects --Deletion of Reference to Examination Fees-- 49 Pa. Code § 15.12. (16A-617)   --General Revisions-- 49 Pa. Code, Chapter 15. (16A-618)	Summer 2003, as Proposed.       Fall 2003, as Proposed.	The regulation would delete references to examination fees. Statutory Authority: Section 4(2) of the Landscape Architects' Registration Law, 63 P. S. § 904(2).   The regulation would entail general revisions of the Board's current regulations. Statutory Authority: Section 4(9) of the Landscape Architects' Registration Law, 63 P. S. § 904(9).	Shirley Klinger (717) 772-8528
State Board of Medicine --General Delegation-- 49 Pa. Code, Chap. 16 (16A-4912)     --Sexual Misconduct-- 49 Pa. Code, Chap. 16 (16A-497)               --Continuing Medical Education-- 49 Pa. Code, Chap. 16 (16A-4914)       --Athletic Trainers-- 49 Pa. Code, Chap. 16 (16A-4915)         --Licensure of Medical Doctors-- 49 Pa. Code §§ 17.1(b), 17.2(c) and 17.5(c)(2) (16A-4917)             --Disciplinary Procedures-- 49 Pa. Code, Chapter 16, Subchapter E. (16A-4918)           --Volunteer License-- 49 Pa. Code § 16.18 (number not yet assigned)	Summer 2003, as Final.       Fall 2003, as Final.                 Summer 2003, as Proposed.           Fall 2003, as Proposed.           Summer 2003, as Proposed.                   Fall 2003, as Proposed.               Summer 2003, 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 of 1985, 63 P. S. § 422.17(b).   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 Medical Practice Act of 1985, 63 P. S. § 422.8.   This regulation would implement the act of March 20, 2002 (P. L. __, No. 13) (Act 13). Act 13 requires the Board to promulgate regulations establishing CME requirements for physicians, including training in patient safety and risk management. Statutory Authority: Section 910 of Act 13.   This regulation would implement Act 92 of 2001, which gave the Medical and Osteopathic Boards jurisdiction over athletic trainers (athletic trainers had formerly been overseen by the State Board of Physical Therapy). Statutory Authority: Section 3 of Act 92 of 2001.   This regulation would delete the requirements that graduates of foreign medical schools demonstrate 32 months and 4000 hours of instruction and 72 weeks of clinical instruction. It would also amend the regulation pertaining to licensure by endorsement to prove the Board greater discretion in assessing the qualifications of physicians who have extensive practice experience. Statutory Authority: Section 8 of the Medical Practice Act of 1985, 63 P. S. § 422.8.   This regulation would amend the Board's disciplinary procedures regulations to codify existing practices and to assure that in light of the passage of the Mcare Act, the procedures suggested by the Health Care Services Malpractice Act survive. Statutory Authority: Sections 8 and 9 of the Medical Practice Act of 1985, 63 P. S. §§ 422.8 and 422.9.   This regulation is required to amend the current regulations regarding volunteer licenses to conform to recent amendments to the Volunteer Health Services Act made by Act 58 of 2002. Statutory Authority: Section 8 of the Medical Practice Act of 1985, 63 P. S. § 422.8.	Joanne Troutman (717) 783-1400
State Board of Nursing --Conscious Sedation-- 49 Pa. Code § 21.14. (16A-5114)     --Oral Orders-- 49 Pa. Code §§ 21.14; 21.145. (16A-5115)         --CRNP Program Approval-- 49 Pa. Code §§ 21.260--278, 286--289. (16A-5119)   --Update of CRNP Prescriptive Authority Fees-- 49 Pa. Code § 21.253. (16A-5116)   --CRNP Continuing Education-- 49 Pa. Code § 21.253. (16A-5117)   --Programs in Transition-- 49 Pa. Code § 21.51 (16A-5118)           --Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionist Regulations-- 49 Pa. Code §§ 21.701--21.717 (16A-5120)   --Temporary Practice Permits-- 49 Pa. Code §§ 21.7 and 21.149 (16A-5121)           --Volunteer License-- 49 Pa. Code, Chapter 21, Subchapter F, §§ 21.601--21.607. (number not yet assigned)   --Act 48 of 1993 Civil Penalties-- 49 Pa. Code, Chapter 43b. (16-29)	Fall 2003, as Proposed.       Summer 2003, as Final.           Summer 2003, as Proposed.         Summer 2003, as Proposed.         Summer 2003, as Final.       Fall 2003, as Proposed.               Summer 2003, as Proposed.           Fall 2003, as Proposed.               Summer 2003, as Proposed.       Summer 2003, as Statement of Policy.	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 Professional Nursing 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 Professional Nursing 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 Professional Nursing Law, 63 P. S. § 221.2.     This regulation pertains to continuing education requirements associated with Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners. Statutory Authority: Sections 2.1(k) and 8.1 of the Professional Nursing Law, 63 P. S. §§ 212.1(k) and 218.1. This regulation sets requirements for hospital-based registered nurse diploma education programs to transition to degree-granting status under the authority of a college or university which is pursuing, but has not yet attained, regional accreditation. Statutory Authority: Section 2.1(k) and Section 6 of the Professional Nursing Law, 63 P. S. §§ 212.1(k) and 216.   Act 99 of 2002 amended the Professional Nursing Law to include the licensure of dietitian-nutritionists. These regulations implement those amendments. Statutory Authority: Section 2.1(k) of the Professional Nursing Law, 63 P. S. § 212.1(k). The regulation provides for temporary practice permits for graduate professional nurses and graduate practical nurses and for currently-licensed professional nurses and practical nurses practicing in other jurisdictions who apply for licensure in this Commonwealth. Statutory Authority: Sections 2.1(k) and 4.1 of the Professional Nursing Law, 63 P. S. §§ 212.1(k) and 214.1; and sections 3.1 and 17.6 of the Practical Nurse Law, 63 P. S. §§ 653.1 and 667.6. This regulation is required to amend the Board's regulations to conform to amendments to the Volunteer Health Services Act made by Act 58 of 2002. Statutory Authority: Section 2.1(k) of the Professional Nursing Law, 63 P. S. § 212.1(k). The policy statement would establish a schedule of Act 48 civil penalties for violations of the Professional Nursing Law and the Practical Nurse Law. Statutory Authority: Section 5(a) of Act 48 of 1993 (63 P. S. § 2205(a)).	Ann Steffanic (717) 783-7142
State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators --Deletion and Correction of Fees-- 49 Pa. Code § 39.72. (16A-628)   --Requirements for Admission to Examination-- 49 Pa. Code § 39.5. (16A-627)   --Act 48 of 1993 Civil Penalties-- 49 Pa. Code, Chapter 43b. (16-29)	Summer 2003, as Proposed.       Fall 2003, as Proposed.         Summer 2003, as Statement of Policy.	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 Nursing Home Administrators Licensing Act, 63 P. S. § 1104(c).   This Statement of Policy would establish a schedule of Act 48 civil penalties for violations of the Nursing Home Administrators Licensing Act. Statutory Authority: Section 5(a) of Act 48 of 1993, 63 P. S. § 2205(a).	Christina Stuckey (717) 783-7155
State Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure --Act 48 of 1993 Civil Penalties-- 49 Pa. Code, Chapter 43b. (16-29)	Summer 2003, as Statement of Policy.	The Statement of Policy would establish a schedule of Act 48 of 1993 civil penalties for violations of the Occupational Therapy Practice Act and Board's regulations. Statutory Authority: Section 5(a) of Act 48 of 1993, 63 P. S. § 2205(a).	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)       --Continuing Education, Certification to Treat Glaucoma-- 49 Pa. Code §§ 23.82, 23.86, 23.91, and 23.205 (16A-5211)       --Volunteer License-- 49 Pa. Code § 23.26 (number not yet assigned)	Fall 2003, as Final.             Fall 2003, as Final.         Summer 2003, as Proposed.               Summer 2003, as Proposed.	The Board is making 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 Optometric Practice and Licensure Act, 63 P. S. §§ 244.3(b)(12), 244.4a(b).   This regulation implements amendments to the Act made by Act 225 of 2002, adds the American Academy of Ophthalmology and its affiliates to the list of pre-approved continuing education providers, and establishes an application procedure and related fee for certification to treat glaucoma. Statutory Authority: 63 P. S. §§ 244.2b and 244.3(b)(12)and(14).   This regulation is required to amend the Board's regulations to conform to amendments to the Volunteer Health Services Act made by Act 58 of 2002. Statutory Authority: Section 3(b)(14) of the Optometric Practice and Licensure Act, 63 P. S. § 244.3(b)(14).	Deborah Smith (717) 783-7155

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