PROPOSED RULEMAKING
[58 PA. CODE CH. 147]
Special Permits
[35 Pa.B. 3550] To effectively manage the wildlife resources of this Commonwealth, the Game Commission (Commission), at its April 26, 2005, meeting, proposed the following rulemaking:
Amend § 147.122 (relating to application) to increase the examination fee for the taxidermy permit.
The proposed rulemaking will have no adverse impact on the wildlife resources of this Commonwealth.
The authority for the proposed rulemaking is 34 Pa.C.S. (relating to Game and Wildlife Code) (code).
The proposed rulemaking was made public at the April 26, 2005, meeting of the Commission. Comments can be sent to the Director, Information and Education, Game Commission, 2001 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-9797, until July 28, 2005.
1. Purpose and Authority
The cost of providing the taxidermy examination to applicants currently exceeds the revenue generated by the fee charged to take the examination. The Commission is proposing to amend § 147.122 by increasing the taxidermy examination fee from $50 to $300 to allow the Commission to recover expenses.
Section 2901(b) of the code (relating to authority to issue permits) provides ''the commission may, as deemed necessary to properly manage the game or wildlife resources, promulgate regulations for the issuance of any permit and promulgate regulations to control the activities which may be performed under authority of any permit issued.'' Section 2102(a) of the code (relating to regulations) provides that ''The commission shall promulgate such regulations as it deems necessary and appropriate concerning game or wildlife and hunting or furtaking in this Commonwealth, including regulations relating to the protection, preservation and management of game or wildlife and game or wildlife habitat, permitting or prohibiting hunting or furtaking, the ways, manner, methods and means of hunting or furtaking, and the health and safety of persons who hunt or take wildlife or may be in the vicinity of persons who hunt or take game or wildlife in this Commonwealth.'' The amendment to § 147.122 was proposed under this authority.
2. Regulatory Requirements
The proposed rulemaking will amend § 147.122 by increasing the taxidermy examination fee from $50 to $300.
3. Persons Affected
Persons wishing to apply for a taxidermy permit from the Commission will be affected by the proposed rulemaking.
4. Cost and Paperwork Requirements
The proposed rulemaking should not result in additional cost or paperwork.
5. Effective Date
The proposed rulemaking will be effective upon final publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and will remain in effect until changed by the Commission.
6. Contact Person
For further information regarding the proposed rulemaking, contact Michael A. Dubaich, Director, Bureau of Law Enforcement, 2001 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-9797, (717) 783-6526.
VERNON R. ROSS,
Executive DirectorFiscal Note: 48-209. No fiscal impact; (8) recommends adoption.
Annex A
TITLE 58. RECREATION
PART III. GAME COMMISSION
CHAPTER 147. SPECIAL PERMITS
Subchapter G. TAXIDERMY § 147.122. Application.
(a) An application for examination shall be submitted on a form supplied by the Commission. A nonrefundable fee of [$50] $300 shall be submitted with the application. A retake fee for any part of the examination will be $50. An additional $100 shall be submitted for the permit if the examination is passed.
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[Pa.B. Doc. No. 05-1211. Filed for public inspection June 24, 2005, 9:00 a.m.]
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