NOTICES
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
Catalog of Nonregulatory Documents
[45 Pa.B. 4493]
[Saturday, August 8, 2015]Under Executive Order 1996-1, agencies under the jurisdiction of the Governor must catalog and publish nonregulatory documents such as policy statements, guidance manuals, decisions, rules and other written materials that provide compliance related information. The following compilation is the nineteenth list of the nonregulatory documents. This list is updated and published annually on the first Saturday in August.
This catalog is being provided to ensure that the public has complete access to the information necessary to understand and comply with State regulations. We have made every effort to ensure that the catalog includes all documents in effect as of July 22, 2015; however, due to the breadth and changing nature of these documents, we cannot guarantee absolute accuracy. Facilitating access to information is important to enhancing the partnership between the regulated community and the State.
The public is invited and encouraged to provide feedback regarding the Catalog of Nonregulatory Documents, including but not limited to feedback regarding its usefulness, the nature and extent of readers' usage of the Catalog, the frequency with which users consult or refer to the Catalog, and any other general suggestions which the public may have regarding the Catalog. Comments may be sent, preferably via email, to: Marc Farrell, Regulatory Specialist, Governor's Office of Policy and Planning (marcfarrel@pa.gov), or alternatively via regular mail (602 Main Capitol Building, Harrisburg, PA 17120).
Office of ADMINISTRATION (OA)
Editor's Note: The Index of Issuances, Manual M210.3, issued by the Governor's Office of Administration, Directives Management System, includes Executive Orders, Management Directives and Manuals. New or revised documents to the Index are published monthly in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and the entire index is revised yearly in the Pennsylvania Code.
Department of AGING
The following is a catalog of current nonregulatory documents for the Pennsylvania Department of Aging. Documents dating prior to 2012 have been excluded but can often be found on the Department's website.
I. LEGAL DECISIONS
Contact: Neeka Jones, Chief Counsel
Office of Chief Counsel• Reynolds v. Department of Aging, 570 A.2d 1373 (Pa. Commw. 1990).
• Pennsylvania Department of Aging v. Lindbergh, 469 A.2d 1012 (Pa.1983).
• Suburban/Bustleton v. Department of Aging, 579 A.2d 426 (Pa. Commw. 1990).
• McGuire v. Department of Aging, 592 A.2d 830 (Pa. Commw. 1991).
• Dickey v. Department of Aging, 615 A.2d 990 (Pa. Commw. 1992).
• In the Interest of M.B., 686 A.2d 87 (Pa. Commw. 1996).
• Calabro v. Department of Aging, 689 A.2d 34 (Pa Commw. 1997).
• Calabro v. Department of Aging, 698 A.2d 596 (Pa. 1997).
• Schaffren v. Philadelphia Corporation for Aging, 1997 U.S. Dist. Lexis 17493 (M.D. Pa., 1997).
• Scanlon v. Department of Aging, 739 A.2d 635 (Pa. Commw. 1999).
• Nixon v. Comm. of PA, 789 A.2d 376 (Pa. Commw. 2001), affirmed by 576 Pa. 385 (Pa. 2003).
• Peek v. Department of Aging, 873 A.2d (Pa. Commw. 2005).
• Silo v. Commonwealth, 886 A.2d 1193 (Pa. Commw. 2005).
• Commonwealth v. TAP Pharmaceutical Products, Inc., 885 A.2d 1127 (Pa. Commw. 2005).
• Christian Street Pharmacy v. Department of Aging—unreported Commonwealth Court Opinion—May 30, 2007.
• Christian Street Pharmacy v. Pa. Department of Aging, 946 A.2d 798 (Pa. Commonwealth Court, April 10, 2008).
• Commonwealth v. TAP Pharmaceutical Products, et al., 212 MD 2004.
• Commonwealth v. Janssen Pharmaceutical Inc. Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, Case #002181.
II. INTERNAL GUIDELINES
Current Aging Program Directives
Contact: Policy Office (717) 783-1550A. AREA AGENCY ON AGING ADMINISTRATION
• 12-01-01 2011-2016 Area Plan • 12-01-02 2011-2012 Cooperative Agreement Supplement • 12-01-03 2011-2012 Title XIX Agreement Supplement • 13-01-01 Area Agency on Aging Program Requirements, Planning Allocations and Aging Services Block Grant Format for FY 2012-13 Amendment #1 • 13-01-02 Area Agency on Aging Program Requirements, Planning Allocations and reporting Requirements for Nursing Home Transition Program FY 2012-13 • 13-01-04 2012-13 Aging Block Grant Amendment #1: Funding Allocations • 13-01-05 Area Agency on Aging Program Requirements, Planning Allocations and Aging Services Block Grant Format for FY 2012-13 • 14-01-01 Area Agency On Aging Program Requirements, Planning Allocations And Aging Services Block Grant Format For FY 2013-2014-Revision #1 • 14-01-02 Options Services Reporting Instructions • 14-01-05 Area Agency on Aging Program Requirements, Planning Allocations and Aging Services Block Grant Format for FY 2013-14 Revision #2 • 15-01-01 FY 2014-15 Allocations • 15-01-02 Options Spending Plan • 15-01-03 Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability Resources clarifies program requirements, structure and funding for FY 2014-2015 Link program • 15-01-04 Area Agency on Aging Program Requirements, Planning Allocations and Reporting Requirements for the Title XIX Agreement, FY 2014-15 Revision #1 • 15-01-05 Area Agency on Aging Program Requirements, Planning Allocations and Aging Services Block Grant Format, FY 2014-2015 Revision #1 • 15-01-06 Administration • 15-01-07 Hearings and Appeals • 15-01-08 Options • 15-01-09 Assessment • 15-01-10 Block Grant FY 2014-15 Allocation Revision • 15-01-11 Title XIX Agreement FY 2014-15 Allocation Revision B. CONGREGATE MEALS
• 15-03-01 Policies and Standards for Food Safety and Menu Compliance Monitoring • 15-03-02 Policies and Standards for the Department of Aging Nutrition Services C. EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
• 12-05-02 Fiscal Year (FY) 12-13 Title V Allocation, Slot Level, Fiscal, Program and Reporting Requirements • 12-05-03 Fiscal Year (FY) 12-13 Amended SCSEP Allocations and Slot Levels • 13-05-01 Fiscal Year (FY) 13-14 Title V Allocation, Slot Level, Fiscal, Program and Reporting Requirements • 14-05-01 Fiscal Year (FY) 14-15 Title V Allocation, Slot Level, Fiscal, Program and Reporting Requirements D. PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION
• 14-07-01 Transportation Payer of Last Resort E. OMBUDSMAN
• 13-10-01 Upgrade to Statewide Reporting System Ombudsman Manager (Replaces 02-10-01) F. ADULT DAY SERVICES
• 13-20-01 Older Adult Daily Living Centers Dually Licensed as an Adult Training Facility G. PROTECTIVE SERVICES INTAKE AND INVESTIGATION
• 15-24-01 RON Intake and Payment for Ages 18-59 H. DOMICILIARY CARE
• 12-25-01 2013 Domiciliary Care Payment to Provider • 13-25-01 2014 Domiciliary Care Payment to Provider • 15-25-01 2015 Domiciliary Care Payment to Provider III. POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL:
I. ADMINISTRATION
1. Directive—Issuance of Aging Service Policy & Procedure Manual
2. Chapter—Chapter I: Administration
3. Regulations
Appendix A. Definitions
4. Frequently Asked Questions—FAQs
II. HEARINGS AND APPEALS
1. Directive—Issuance of Aging Service Policy & Procedure Manual Chapter II: Hearings & Appeals
2. Chapter—Chapter II: Hearings and Appeals
3. Forms
Notice of Appeal Rights
Consumer—Adverse Action Notice and Appeal Instructions
Provider—Adverse Action Notice and Appeal Instructions4. Regulations
Appendix C.1—6 PA Code Chapter 3—Hearings and Appeals
Appendix C.3—6 PA Code Chapter 21—Domiciliary Care Services for Adults5. Documentation—Please see Hearings and Appeals Forms
III. APPRISE
Work in progress
IV. DOMICILIARY CARE
Work in progress
V. CAREGIVER SUPPORT PROGRAM
Work in progress
VI. NUTRITIONAL SERVICES
Work in progress
VII. OMBUDSMAN
Work in progress
VIII. OPTIONS
1. Directive—Issuance of Aging Service Policy & Procedure Manual Chapter VIII: OPTIONS
2. Chapter—Chapter VIII: OPTIONS
3. Regulations
Appendix A OPTIONS Cost Share Countable Income List
Appendix B 2014 OPTIONS Cost Share Scale
Appendix B Enhanced Cost Share Calculation Tool (Excel File)
Calculation Tool Page 1 (PDF)
Calculation Tool Page 2 (PDF)
Calculation Tool Page 3 (PDF)
Appendix B Provider Attestation
Appendix C Home Care Regulations
Appendix C Home Health Regulations
Appendix D OPTIONS Service Order Documentation Requirements
Appendix E OPTIONS Program Service Standards
Appendix E Pennsylvania Residency
Appendix E United States Legal Resident
Appendix F Calculation of Administration and Care Management Costs
Appendix F Enrollment Steps Options to Waiver
Appendix F OPTIONS NFCIX. ASSESSMENT
1. Directive—Issuance of Aging Service Policy & Procedure Manual Chapter IX: Assessment
2. Chapter—Chapter IX: Assessment
3. Forms
Level of Care Determination
Needs Assessment Tool4. Regulations
Appendix A. LCD Instructions
Appendix B. Physician Certification Form
Appendix B. Level of Care Determination Notice
Appendix B. OBRA Documentation Checklist for AAA
Appendix B. OBRA Form Level II—MA 0376
Appendix B. OBRA Form Level I—MA 0376
Appendix B. OBRA Form—MA 408
Appendix C. OLTL Bulletin 01-14-13, 03-14-10, 07-14-01, 55-14-01
Appendix C. OLTL Bulletin 03-14-12
Appendix C. OLTL Bulletin 55-14-025. Resources
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder Fact Sheet
Intellectual Disability Fact Sheet
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Fact Sheet
PTSD Fact Sheet
Schizophrenia Fact Sheet
Somatic Symptom Disorder Fact SheetX. PROTECTIVE SERVICES
Work in progress
XI. SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTERS
Work in progress
XII. SUPPORTIVE SERVICES
Work in progress
XIII. CARE MANAGEMENT
Work in progress
IV. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE BULLETINS
• Socialization/ Recreation/ Education/ Health promotion
• 12-04-01: Older Americans Act Title IIID Funding for Evidence-Based ProgramsV. COUNCIL ON AGING
Contact: Donna Reinaker, Executive Director
• Pennsylvania Council on Aging BylawsVI. PHARMACEUTICAL PROGRAM (PACE)
Contact: PACE Compliance Division (717) 787-7313
• PACE Provider ManualA. PROVIDER BULLETINS
• PPB-15-001 New Edits Bulletin sent January 2015 • PPB-15-002 Medicare Part D Plan Information Bulletin sent January 2015 • PPB-15-003 FUL (Federal Upper Limits) Reimbursement Bulletin sent January 2015 • PPB-15-004 Alzheimer Disease Edits Bulletin sent February 2015 • PPB-15-005 Quantity Limits Bulletin sent March 2015 • PPB-15-006 Part D Plan Transition Period Bulletin sent March 2015 • PPB-15-007 System Upgrade Window Bulletin sent May 2015 • PPB-15-008 $4,000 Prescription Procedure Revision Bulletin sent June 2015 • PPB-14-005 ProDUR Editing of Part D claims Bulletin sent September 2014 • PPB-14-006 ProDUR Edit Additions Bulletin sent September 2014 • PPB-14-007 FUL (Federal Upper Limit) Reprocessing Bulletin sent September 2014 • PPB-14-009 Non-participating Manufacturers Bulletin sent October 2014 • PPB-13-002 FUL Reimbursement Bulletin sent May 2013 • PPB-13-003 New DUR Edits Bulletin sent March 2013 • PPB-13-004 Rejected Reversals Bulletin sent April 2013 • PPB-13-005 NCPDP 7C Edit Bulletin sent March 2013 • PPB-13-006 Compound Enhancement Bulletin sent May 2013 • PPB-13-007 Non-Participating Manufacturers Bulletin sent May 2013 • PPB-12-001 Part D Plans with Agreements Bulletin sent January 2012 • PPB-12-002 D.Ø Postponement Bulletin sent March 2012 • PPB-12-003 PACE Implementation Bulletin sent April 2012 • PPB-12-004 Correct BIN number on secondary claims sent March 2012 • PPB-12-006 PACE Implementation reminder Bulletin sent April 2012 • PPB-12-007 PACE Portal Announcement Bulletin sent April 2012 • PPB-12-008 NCPD v5.1Denial Date Bulletin sent May 2012 • PPB-12-009 Prescriber NPI edit Bulletin sent May 2012 • PPB-12-010 4Rx Identifier Edit Bulletin sent June 2012 • PPB-12-013 Non-Participating Manufacturers Bulletin sent September 2012 • PPB-12-014 FUL (Federal Upper Limits) Bulletin sent October 2012 • PPB-12-015 Short Cycle Dispensing Bulletin sent October 2012 • PPB-12-016 Part D Plans for 2013 sent November 2012 • PPB-12-018 Pro DUR Bulletin sent November 2012 B. PHYSICIAN EDUCATIONAL TRAINING
• Evaluation and management of Alzheimer's Disease and related disorders
• Aggregating the evidence on antiplatelet drugs: A review of recent clinical trials
• Helping patients with COPD breathe easier: Integrating the latest evidence on chronic lung disease into primary care practice
• Preventing falls in the elderly: What primary care clinicians can do to reduce injury and death
• Acid Suppression Therapy: Neutralizing the Hype
• Managing pain in the elderly
• Managing pain without overusing opioids: Implementing safe, effective, and less risky analgesic strategies
• Weighing the evidence on obesity and its management
• Just a spoonful of medicine helps the sugar go down: Improving the management of type 2 diabetes
• Preventing overuse of antipsychotic drugs in nursing home care
• Evaluating and managing urinary incontinence
Department of AGRICULTURE
I. POLICY STATEMENTS
A. Bureau of Administrative Services
• Right-to-Know Procedures—Public Access to Information
Contact: Susan West (717) 787-5674B. Bureau of Animal Health and Diagnostic Services
• Scrapie Containment and Eradication Strategy
Contact: Dr. Craig Shultz (717) 783-2200C. Bureau of Food Distribution
• Allowable Uses of State Food Purchase Program Capital Asset Program (CAP) Monies
Contact: Sandy Hopple (717) 772-2693D. Bureau of Market Development
• Instructions for Completion of Application for Fairs Capital Improvement Matching Funds Grant
• Guidelines: Agricultural and Rural Youth Grant Program Direct and Matching Grants
Contact: Lela Reichart (717) 346-4202E. Pennsylvania State Harness Racing Commission
• Licensing Procedures and Standards for Applicants
Contact: George Crawford (717) 787-1926F. Pennsylvania Horse Racing Commission
• Licensing Procedures and Standards for Applicants
Contact: Walt Remmert (717) 787-1942G. Pennsylvania State Conservation Commission
• Pennsylvania's Nutrient Management Act Technical Manual
• Nutrient Management Program Administrative Manual
Contact: Frank Schneider (717) 705-3895II. GUIDANCE MANUALS
A. Bureau of Animal Health and Diagnostic Services
• Pennsylvania Animal Diagnostic Laboratory System User Guide
Contact: Dr. Craig Shultz (717) 783-2200B. Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement
• Standard Operating Procedures Manual
Contact: Kristen Donmoyer (717) 787-3062C. Bureau of Food Distribution
• Farmers Market Nutrition Program—Farmer/Vendor Procedure Manual
• Woman, Infants, and Children (''WIC'') FMNP Procedure Manual• Self Declaration of Need: Income Poverty Guidelines for TEFAP
Contact: Sandy Hopple (717) 772-2693D. Bureau of Food Safety and Laboratory Services
• rBST Labeling Information
• Application to Install or Remodel a Milking System
• Supplement to a Farm Refrigerated Bulk Milk Storage Tank and/or a Precooler Installation Application
Contact: Dr. Lydia Johnson (717) 787-4315• Ice Manufacturing Plants Consumer Confidence Program Guidelines
• Reduced Oxygen Packaging (ROP) Policy and Procedures for Meat, Poultry, Fish & Seafood
• Open Air Markets Requirements for Food Protection within a Retail Food Facility
• Guidance and Requirements for Home Food Processors
• Guidelines for the Preparation of Sushi Products
• Guidelines for the Sanitary Operation of Honey Extracting Facilities
• Guidelines for Deer Meats Donated to Food Banks by Hunters
• Guidance for Labeling of Foods at Retail
• Guidance Document: Permits Allowing the Sale of Raw Milk for Human Consumption
• Guidelines: Rabbit Slaughter Operations
• Ground Beef and Fresh Sausage Manufacturing and Labeling / Deli Labeling
• Emergency Recovery: Power Outage, Flood, Contaminated Water Supply
• A Guideline for the Safe Handling of Melons
• Checklist for Mobile Food Facilities in PA
• Checklist for Temporary Food Facilities Operating with Permanent Licenses in PA
• Checklist for Retail Food Facilities Operating with Temporary Licenses in PA
Contact: Sheri L. Morris (717) 787-4315E. Pennsylvania Harness Racing Commission
• Guidelines for Medications in Racehorses
Contact: George Crawford (717) 787-1926F. Pennsylvania Horse Racing Commission
• Guidelines for Medications in Racehorses
Contact: Walt Remmert (717) 787-1942G. Bureau of Plant Industry
• Instructions for Licensing under the Pennsylvania Commercial Feed Law
• Instructions for Licensing under the Pennsylvania Fertilizer Act
• Directions for Renewing Specialty Fertilizer Registration in Pennsylvania
• Instruction for Licensing under the Pennsylvania Agricultural Liming Materials Act
• Commercial Feed Enforcement Action Matrix
Contact: David Dressler (717) 772-5216• Instructions for Licensing under the Pennsylvania Seed Act
Contact: Johnny Zook (717) 787-4894• Directions for Registering Pesticides in Pennsylvania
• Experimental Pesticides Use Permits
Contact: John Lake (717) 772-5211• Grower Record Keeping Guidelines for Pesticides Applications made under an Emergency Exemption
• Instructions for Licensing under the Pennsylvania Soil and Plant Amendment Act
• Directions for Soil and Plant Amendment Registration in Pennsylvania
Contact: David Dressler (717) 772-5216• IPM for Pennsylvania Schools: A How-To Manual
Contact: Sara Pickel (717) 772-5227H. Bureau of Ride and Measurement Standards
• Amusement Ride Operators' and Attendants' Manual
Contact: John K. Dillabaugh (717) 787-6772I. Pennsylvania State Conservation Commission
• Best Management Practices Manual for Pennsylvania Livestock and Poultry Operations
Contact: Karl Brown (717) 787-8821• Resource Enhancement and Protection Program (REAP)—Program Guidelines and Application
Contact: Joel Semke (717) 705-4032• Odor Management Guidance and Technical Manual
• Odor Best Management (BMPs) for Facility Odor Management
• Odor Management Plan (OMP) Standard Plan Template
Contact: Karl Dymond (570) 836-2181, ext. 3030• Guidelines for the Agricultural Conservation Technical Assistance Program
• Guidelines for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Conservation District Administrative Support Program
• Special Project Guidelines—''Building for Tomorrow'' Leadership Development Program
• Special Project Guidelines—Ombudsman Program
• Special Project Guidelines—Pennsylvania Envirothon Education Scholarship Program
Contact: Johan Berger (717) 772-4189III. INTERNAL GUIDELINES
A. Bureau of Animal Health and Diagnostic Services
• Bureau of Animal Health and Diagnostic Service Policy and Field Personnel Guidance Field Personnel Involvement in Animal Cruelty Investigations
Contact: Tony Arnold (717) 783-9550B. Bureau of Farmland Preservation
• Checklist for Review of an Agricultural Conservation Easement Purchase Recommendation
• Checklist for Evaluation of a County Agricultural Conservation Easement Purchase Program
Contact: Douglas M. Wolfgang (717) 783-3167C. Bureau of Food Safety and Laboratory Services
• Summary of Enforcement Requirements for Violations of Bacterial Count, Somatic Cell Count and Antibiotic Residue Tests for Individual Milk Producer Samples
• Clarification of Enforcement Policy for a Producer Utilizing Two Bulk Milk Tanks
• Producer Record Transfer Program
• Tolerances for Egg Quality, below which a Warning Letter shall be issued to a store
• Tolerances for Egg Quality, below which Seizure of Eggs will be made at a store
• Tolerances for Egg Quality, below which Prosecution will be initiated against a store
• Tolerances for Egg Quality, below which Seizure of Eggs will be made at a plant
• Implementation Guidance for the Consumer Advisory Provision of the PA Food Code
• Potentially Hazardous Food Determination
• Inspection Requirement Guidelines for Farmers Markets and Stands
• Expired Food Products at Retail Sale
Contact: Dr. Lydia Johnson (717) 787-4315D. Bureau of Market Development
• Agricultural Fair Program State Premium Guideline Book
• Healthy Farms and Healthy Schools Program—Program Objectives
• PATH to Organic Program
Contact: Lela Reichart (717) 783-8462E. Bureau of Plant Industry
• Plant Pest Act Enforcement Action Penalty Matrix
Contact: Dana Rhodes (717) 772-5205• Fertilizer Enforcement Action Penalty Matrix
• Soil and Plant Amendment Enforcement Action Penalty Matrix
Contact: David Dressler (717) 772-5216• Pesticide Enforcement Action Penalty Matrix
Contact: Dave Scott (717) 772-5214• Seed Enforcement Action Penalty Matrix
Contact: Johnny Zook (717) 787-4894IV. OTHER
A. Bureau of Food Safety and Laboratory Services
• Industry Responsibilities with respect to Broken Seals
Contact: Dr. Lydia Johnson (717) 787-4315• Hot and Cold Holding of Foods
• Guidelines for Maple Syrup Operations
Contact: Sheri L. Morris (717) 787-4315• A Retailer's Guide to Assuring Shelf Egg Safety & Quality
• Safe Handling of Eggs
• Safe Handling of Fresh Fruits & Vegetables
Contact: Dr. Lydia Johnson (717) 787-4315B. Bureau of Plant Industry
• Pennsylvania Pesticide Hypersensitivity Registration Information
Contact: Dave Scott (717) 772-5214• Manufacture and Distribution of Raw Milk or Raw Milk Products for an Agronomic Purpose other than for Human Consumption
Contact: Erin K. Bubb (717) 772-5215
Department of BANKING AND SECURITIES (DOBS)
Nonregulatory public documents of the Department of Banking and Securities are divided into three indexed categories listed below: Letters from Secretaries of Banking and Securities to Regulated Entities (''Secretaries' Letters''); Guidance Available Regarding Compliance with Depository Institution Statutes and Regulations; and, Guidance Available Regarding Compliance with Licensee Statutes and Regulations. The contact for all Department of Banking and Securities documents is the Office of Chief Counsel at (717) 787-1471.
I. SECRETARIES' LETTERS
The following is a historical list of letters to regulated entities from respective Secretaries of Banking and Securities providing guidance regarding compliance with statutes and regulations applicable to Pennsylvania state-chartered banking institutions, savings associations, credit unions, and non-depository institutions licensed to make mortgage and other types of loans in Pennsylvania.
2015 03/20/15 Acting Secretary's Letter to all Licensees under the Debt Management Services Act regarding the Department's regulation addressing continuing education requirements. 02/19/15 Deputy Secretary's Letter to Chief Executive Officers of all Pennsylvania State-Chartered Banks, Bank and Trust Companies, and Savings Banks regarding the AOCI opt-out election on the institution's March 31, 2015 Call Report. 2014 10/18/14 Acting Deputy Secretary's Letter to mortgage loan correspondents providing guidance if assignment of loans to a warehouse table funder does not occur simultaneously with funding as required by Section 6102 of the Mortgage Licensing Act, 7 Pa.C.S. § 6102 10/01/14 Secretary's Letter to all entities engaged in the Debt Settlement Services Business with Pennsylvania residents announces enactment of Debt Settlement Services Act 09/05/14 2015 Bank Holidays 08/22/14 Secretary's Letter to all Licensees under the Motor Vehicle Sales Finance Act informing them of the December 1, 2014, effective date of the new, consolidated Consumer Credit Code, Chapter 62 of which repeals and replaces the MVSFA. 07/30/14 Secretary's Letter to all Pennsylvania State-Chartered Banks, Bank and Trust Companies and Savings Banks announcing New Assessment Regulation 07/30/14 Secretary's Letter to all Pennsylvania State-Chartered Credit Unions announcing New Assessment Regulation 07/30/14 Secretary's Letter to all Pennsylvania State-Chartered Trust Companies announcing New Assessment Regulation 06/26/14 Secretary's Letter to all Pennsylvania State-Chartered Credit Unions announces that on June 18, 2014, Governor Corbett signed into law House Bill 2009 as Act 62 of 2014, which updates and modernizes the Credit Union Code. 06/25/14 Secretary's Letter to all Broker-Dealers, Investment Advisers and Registrants of Securities Subject to the Pennsylvania Securities Act of 1972 announces that on June 10, 2014, Governor Corbett signed into law Senate Bill 1045 as Act 52 of 2014, which amends the Pennsylvania Securities Act of 1972 to reflect changes necessitated by the 2012 merger of the Pennsylvania Securities Commission into the Department of Banking and developments in federal and state securities laws over the past decade. 01/16/14 Deputy Secretary's Letter announces that Pennsylvania one-page mortgage disclosure is no longer required to be issued by mortgage licensees. 01/08/14 Deputy Secretary's Letter announces changes to coverage of the Consumer Equity Protection Act as a result of changes in federal law. 2013 09/17/13 2014 Bank Holidays 07/11/13 Secretary's Letter to persons engaged in the mortgage loan business in Pennsylvania or with Pennsylvania residents regarding the Governor's recent signing into law of House Bill 1124, enacted as Act 38 of 2013, which amends the Mortgage Licensing Act. 06/24/13 Secretary's Letter addresses repeal of the Savings Association Code of 1967 by Act 23 of 2013. 02/01/13 Deputy Secretary's Letter to Chief Executive Officers of all Banks, Bank and Trust Companies, Savings Banks and Savings Associations to provide guidance on the Department's position concerning the calculation of the credit exposure arising from a derivative transaction or a securities financing transaction entered into by an Institution for purpose of determining an Institution's lending limit. 2012 11/14/12 Secretary's Letter provides information regarding Acts 170—172 of 2012, House Bills 2368—2370, known as the ''Banking Law Modernization Package.'' 09/14/12 2013 Bank Holidays 07/02/12 Joint Secretary's Letter with Federal Reserve Banks of Cleveland and Philadelphia announces Federal Reserve's Emergency Communications System and encourages all Pennsylvania state-chartered institutions to participate. 2011 12/22/11 Secretary's Letter announces new Office of Client Financial Services. 10/06/11 Secretary's Letter addresses final HUD SAFE Act Regulation and indicates Department will begin interpreting the Mortgage Licensing Act consistent with the HUD Final Regulation. 09/15/11 2012 Bank Holidays 09/12/11 Secretary's Letter requests all regulated entities to work constructively with local governments, individuals and businesses which are experiencing financial difficulties due to Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. 07/21/11 Joint Secretary's Letter with Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency addresses termination of the Homeowner's Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program. 01/27/11 Deputy Secretary's Letter addresses issues regarding and provides guidance on the Small Business Lending Fund, established by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. 2010 10/06/10 Deputy Secretary's Letter states that credit unions are preapproved to offer short-term, small amount loans (''STS Loans'') in parity with the ability of federally chartered credit unions as authorized by the National Credit Union Administration (''NCUA'') pursuant to Section 501(e)(1) and (f) of the Credit Union Code. 08/25/10 2011 Bank Holidays 2009 09/18/09 2010 Bank Holidays 08/05/09 The letter provides information regarding Act 31 of 2009, House Bill 1654 (P.N. 2448), which amends Pennsylvania's existing mortgage industry licensing law, 7 Pa.C.S. Chapter 61, in order to implement the federal Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (the ''SAFE Act''), 12 U.S.C. § 5101 et seq. 05/29/09 Secretary's Letter asking banking institutions to show flexibility and understanding toward state employees whose incomes may be temporarily disrupted as the result of a potential budget impasse. 04/24/09 Secretary's Letter to discussing the depository institutions confidentiality provisions of the Department of Banking Code related to examination reports and enforcement proceedings. 01/08/09 Secretary's Letter regarding debt management services and debt settlement services in Pennsylvania under the Debt Management Services Act, effective February 6, 2009. 2008 10/31/08 Secretary's Letter addresses questions regarding the ability of state-chartered banks, bank and trust companies and stock savings banks to participate in the United States Treasury's Capital Purchase Program in light of certain requirements contained in the Banking Code of 1965. 10/27/08 Secretary's Letter regarding recently announced programs by the U.S. Treasury and FDIC to enhance the strength of financial institutions, foster market liquidity and promote market stability. 09/09/08 2009 Bank Holidays 07/11/08 Secretary's Letter provides detailed explanation of three bills signed into law by Governor Edward G. Rendell on July 8, 2008: Act 56 of 2008, House Bill 2179 (P.N. 4020), the new consolidated mortgage licensing bill (the ''Mortgage Act''), Act 57 of 2008, Senate Bill 483 (P.N. 2163), which amends the Loan Interest and Protection Law (the ''LIPL''), and Act 58 of 2008, Senate Bill 484 (P.N. 2251), which amends the Department of Banking Code (the ''DOB Code''). 04/23/08 Secretary's Letter discusses the MOU between NY, NJ and PA Department of Banking regarding regional interstate branching. 02/28/08 Secretary's Letter regarding General Assembly considering legislation to create a new licensing category for individual mortgage originators in the Commonwealth. 2007 12/10/07 Secretary's Letter asking financial institutions to work to meet the credit needs of Pennsylvania heating oil dealers during the 2007-2008 winter season. 12/06/07 Deputy Secretary's Letter stating that Pennsylvania state-chartered credit unions that are eligible members of Visa U.S.A. are pre-approved to receive and retain stock that will be issued by Visa Inc. as part of a corporate restructuring in parity with the ability of federally-chartered credit unions. 10/10/07 2008 Bank Holidays 09/14/07 Deputy Secretary's Letter addresses acceptable means by which the required annual audit of trust activities of trust companies, bank and trust companies, and savings banks and savings associations that exercise trust powers may be accomplished, as required by Section 1407 of the Banking Code. 04/13/07 Letter provides guidance on nontraditional mortgage product risks. 02/01/07 The Pennsylvania Department of Banking joins with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in urging you to consider ways that your institution might choose to participate in the IRS' Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. 01/12/07 The Secretary's Letter announces the December 16, 2006 publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin of a Statement of Policy which defines dishonest, fraudulent, illegal, unfair, unethical, negligent and incompetent conduct under Sections 313(a)(5) and (14) of the MBBCEPA. 01/10/07 Letter announces that Pennsylvania state banking institutions and Pennsylvania national banks are hereby permitted to observe Monday, November 12, 2007, as an optional legal holiday in recognition of Veteran's Day. 2006 10/04/06 2007 Bank Holidays 06/28/06 Secretary's Memo to State-Chartered Banking and Trust Institutions, Savings Associations and Credit Unions; National Banks and Federal Thrifts regarding the Rise in Reports of Fraudulent Cashier's Checks. 06/01/06 Secretary's Memo to State-Chartered Banking and Trust Institutions, Savings Associations and Credit Unions regarding the Influenza Pandemic Preparedness. 2005 10/14/05 2006 Bank Holiday Schedule 04/13/05 Secretary's Letter states that overdraft protection programs are permissible for state-chartered depository institutions and provides guidelines for such programs. 2004 12/01/04 The Secretary's Letter request that State and National Banks, State and Federally Chartered Savings Banks and State and Federally Chartered Savings and Loan Associations consider the difficult winter period and the effect it will have on the cash flow of over 600 heating oil dealers operating in the Commonwealth. 09/30/04 Pennsylvania state-chartered trust companies, bank and trust companies, and savings banks and savings associations with trust powers may engage in fiduciary activities to the same extent as national banks without notice to the Department. 09/23/04 Secretary's Letter on behalf of Governor Edward G. Rendell, encourage leaders of financial institutions to act with reasonable forbearance toward local governments, individuals and businesses which are experiencing financial difficulties due to the recent floods. 08/03/04 The Secretary's Letter informs all lenders and brokers under the jurisdiction of the Department of the Department's concerns related to the use of improperly influenced appraisals. Letter also addresses ''builder exception'' under the Mortgage Bankers and Brokers and Consumer Equity Protection Act. 03/19/04 Secretary's Letter addresses terms and conditions of ''selective first payment due date'' options and ''deferred first payment'' options that may be offered to buyers as part of installment sale contracts under the MVSFA. 2003 09/30/03 The Secretary's Letter states that overdraft protection programs permissible for state-chartered depository institutions and provides guidelines for such programs. OCC Interpretive Letter #914 09/02/03 The Secretary's Letter informs all mortgage lenders and/or mortgage brokers of the restrictions regarding the use of lock-in agreements. 08/22/03 The Secretary's Letter reminds all motor vehicle lenders that PA law requires motor vehicle lienholders to mail or deliver the outstanding motor vehicle certificate of title to the vehicle owner immediately upon satisfaction of the respective lienholder's security interest in the vehicle. 08/11/03 The Secretary's Letter, informs all mortgage lenders and/or mortgage brokers of the requirement to provide the written cautionary notice disclosure to an applicant for a ''covered loan'' at least three business days prior to consummation of that type of mortgage loan transaction. 07/25/03 The Secretary's Letter discusses the terms and conditions of deferred payment programs that may be offered to buyers as part of installment sales contracts originated by licensees. 06/25/03 The Secretary's Letter is intended to clarify the Department's position regarding the terms and conditions of deferred payment programs that may be offered to buyers as part of installment sales contracts originated by licensees under the MVSFA. 06/11/03 The Secretary's Letter that requests licensees and registrants under the Check Casher Licensing Act to voluntarily adopt a policy of cashing all government-issued checks at the rate authorized for government assistance checks in Section 503(a)(1) of the Check Casher Licensing Act. 05/08/03 The Secretary's Letter states that the Act 207 of 2002 provides Pennsylvania state-chartered credit unions parity with federally-chartered credit unions in regard to activities, field of membership requests, and investing in credit union service organizations, subject to a notice requirement. 05/02/03 Secretary's Letter stating that check cashers licensed by the Department of Banking must comply with the statement of policy issued May of 1998 concerning the Check Casher Licensing Act. The statement of policy provides that check cashers should post a notice of exact fees and charges, which shall be within the maximum prescribed in the act. The notice should be in plain view and in a location readily apparent to the consumer transacting business at each check casher location. 05/02/03 Secretary's Letter stating that retail food stores registered with the Department of Banking must comply with the statement of policy issued May of 1998 concerning the Check Casher Licensing Act. The statement of policy provides that check cashers should post a notice of exact fees and charges, which shall be within the maximum prescribed in the act. The notice should be in plain view and in a location readily apparent to the consumer transacting business at each check casher location. 04/01/03 The Secretary's Letter discusses state-charted banks engaging in payday lending activities. 03/26/03 The Secretary's Letter discusses the Streamlined Call Report filing requirements. 2002 09/23/02 The Secretary's Letter discusses that the Act 55 of 2001 definition of ''Covered Loan'' changes effective October 1, 2002; and that ''Median Family Income'' statistical estimates necessary for lenders to calculate (a) repayment ability of potential obligor under Section 512(b), and (b) whether negative amortization terms may be imposed on a potential obligor under Section 511(c), are now stated in the convenient chart attached to the letter. 06/03/02 Secretary's Letter discusses the Pilot Program for Residential Real Estate and Small Business Loans. 03/15/02 Secretary's Letter announces that by virtue of publication in the March 2, 2002 Pennsylvania Bulletin (Vol. 32, No. 9), the Mortgage Bankers and Brokers and Consumer Equity Protection Act (''MBBCEPA'') Continuing Education Regulation (the ''Regulation'') is now in effect for all licensees under the MBBCEPA. Therefore, all licensees must be in compliance with the requirements contained in the Regulation by June 30, 2003, in order to renew a license. 2001 12/21/01 This letter is to set forth in writing the Pennsylvania Department of Banking (the ''Department'') position on issues related to the ability of a Pennsylvania state-chartered bank, bank and trust company, or savings bank (''PA Bank'') under Section 322 of the Banking Code of 1965 (''Section 322''). 7 P. S. § 322. 10/19/01 Secretary's Letter regarding President Bush's Executive Order Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions with Persons Who Commit, Threaten to Commit or Support Terrorism. 08/17/01 Letter to announce Act 55 of 2001, the Mortgage Bankers and Brokers and Consumer Equity Protection Act. A summary of Act 55 is attached to the Secretary's Letter. 01/04/01 Letter announces that Pennsylvania state banking institutions and Pennsylvania national banks are hereby permitted to observe Monday, November 12, 2001, as an optional legal holiday in recognition of Veteran's Day. 2000 11/29/00 Governor Ridge signed into law as Act 89 of 2000, the Bank Parity Bill, HB 2533 of 2000 (P.N. 4073). 03-30-00 Pennsylvania State-chartered banks, bank and trust companies and savings banks may establish and operate messenger service branches. 03-23-00 Loans to Directors and Section 1414 01-18-00 Department's General Position on Internet Banking 1999 08-23-99 Holidays for 2000 05-26-99 Letter interprets section 1414 of the Banking Code of 1965 as permitting Pennsylvania state-chartered banks, bank and trust companies, and savings banks to charge interest on loans to their executive officers to the same extent as permitted under Federal Reserve ''Regulation O.'' 05-12-99 Permissible Bank Holidays for 2000. 05-12-99 Letter states that state-chartered banking institutions and offices of national banks located in Pennsylvania may remain open for business on January 1, 2, and 3, 2000, in order to address customers' questions and concerns regarding Year 2000 computer transaction issues. 01-22-99 Record Keeping Guidelines under the Mortgage Bankers and Brokers Act. 01-22-99 Record Keeping Guidelines under the Consumer Discount Company Act. 1998 01-23-98 Year 2000 readiness and credit underwriting criteria for credit unions. 01-15-98 Year 2000 readiness and credit underwriting criteria. 1997 08-27-97 Holidays for 1998. 06-09-97 Letter addresses electronic submission of Call Reports. 04-24-97 Letter discusses computer problems in the year 2000. 01-31-97 Letter regarding federal regulatory agencies having adopted a revised Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System which has been known as CAMEL. 1996 11-25-96 Letter discusses the adjustment to the overhead assessment methodology for non-depository trust companies that it implemented in 1994. 04-16-96 Letter regarding authority of Pennsylvania state-chartered banking institutions to sell annuities issued by insurance companies. 01-26-96 Letter regarding heavy snowfall and floods having had a profound impact upon many communities in Pennsylvania and the financial hardships imposed upon your customers by this devastation. 1995 10-10-95 Letter to Presidents of Pennsylvania State-chartered Credit Unions forwarding Investment Powers, Standards and Accounting Guidelines for Pennsylvania state-chartered credit unions as required by Section 501(b)(7) of the Credit Union Code which was amended by House Bill 2563, effective February 12, 1995. 07-11-95 Letter regarding Act 39 of 1995, amends the provisions of Pennsylvania's Banking Code to authorize full interstate banking and branching under Pennsylvania law and to facilitate the operations of interstate banks in Pennsylvania. 03-24-95 Letter regarding the Simplification and Availability of Bank Credit Act. 1994 11-17-94 Letter to the Presidents and Chief Compliance Officers of Pennsylvania First Mortgage Companies regarding mortgage companies disbursing loan proceeds in a form prescribed by applicable law. 11-08-94 Letter to all Chief Executive Officers of Banks, Bank and Trust Companies, Savings Banks regarding Assets pledged for uninsured trust deposits. 10-13-94 Letter to the Presidents of Pennsylvania State-Chartered Credit Unions regarding automated teller machines at locations other than credit union's principal place of business. 10-05-94 Letter to all Chief Executive Officers of Banks, Bank and Trust Companies, Trust Companies, Savings Banks, Savings and Loan Associations regarding role change for outside auditors. 08-22-94 Letter to Chief Executive Officers of Pennsylvania Banking Institutions regarding bank holidays. 08-09-94 Letter to the Chief Executive Officers of Pennsylvania State-Chartered Banking Institutions, Savings Associations and Entities Licensed by the Department of Banking regarding enforcing the regulations of the Department of Banking Code, which provides for assessments of penalties and interest against financial institutions for failing to pay assessment and examination fees in a timely manner. 03-29-94 Letter to the Chief Executive Officers of Pennsylvania State-Chartered Non-Depository Trust Companies regarding the Department revising its examination/assessment billing method for non-depository trust companies. 1993 12-09-93 Letter to the Presidents and Chief Executive Officers of Pennsylvania State-Chartered Banking Institutions regarding a new schedule for costs associated with the examination and supervision of state-chartered banks. 1992 09-24-92 Letter to the Presidents and Chief Executive Officers of Pennsylvania State-Chartered Banking Institutions regarding evaluating the adequacy of capital and loan loss reserves separately. 1991 09-03-91 Letter to all Motor Vehicle Sales Finance Companies discussing the problems with late delivery of certificates of title by motor vehicle lenders upon satisfaction of the existing loan. Letter states that title must be released immediately upon satisfaction of a loan. 08-23-91 Letter to all CEOs of Pennsylvania Chartered Savings Associations and all Pennsylvania Department of Banking Examiners clarifying its 7-29-91 interpretation of section 510 of the Savings Association Code of 1967, 7 P. S. § 6020-70(a)(3) which states that the Department will not object to and will not cite in an examination report a savings association employer for offering and providing favorable terms and rates on loans to such association's employees. 07-29-91 Letter to all CEOs of Pennsylvania Chartered Savings Associations and all Pennsylvania Department of Banking Examiners interpreting section 510 of the Savings Association Code of 1967, 7 P. S. § 6020-70(a)(3). 05-02-91 Letter to all Pennsylvania State-Chartered Banks, Savings Associations, and Credit Unions, OCC, OTS, NCUA, FDIC, Federal Reserve Board and all State Financial Regulatory Agencies informing them that Settlers Trust Savings Bank has not been and is not currently chartered to be a Pennsylvania state-chartered or federally chartered bank, bank and trust company, savings bank, or savings association. 1990 12-03-90 Letter to the Executive Officer of the banking institution addressed: regarding the new minimum requirements for Annual Audits performed by Certified Public Accountants. 07-10-90 Letter to CEOs of Pennsylvania Financial Institutions informing them of an enforcement order against Mellon Bank, N.A. by the Pennsylvania Department of Insurance—re: Collateral Protection Insurance. Letter requests a summary of any existing collateral protection insurance programs to be used by the Department to assist the Department in drafting regulations to determine reasonable fees for licensees under the MVSFA. 07-10-90 Letter to CEOs of all Pennsylvania financial institutions informing them of the Department's opinion on the applicability of the ''Anti-takeover law'', Act 36 of 1990. 07-10-90 Letter to CEOs of all Pennsylvania Credit Unions informing them that credit unions must take immediate action in order to retain the power to indemnify their directors and volunteer officers. Also informing them that a special meeting of the board of directors should be called immediately to discuss adoption of a bylaw opting out of new provisions of the recently enacted ''Anti-takeover Law'', Act 36 of 1990. 06-11-90 Letter to CEOs and Boards of Directors of State-Chartered Credit Unions informing them that strict compliance with section 27 of the Credit Union Act, 15 Pa.C.S.A. § 12327, is required whenever a state-chartered credit union plans to merge or consolidate with any other credit union. In the future, failure to submit a merger application to the Department prior to the consummation of a merger will be viewed as a violation of law. 06-06-90 Letter to CEOs of state-chartered commercial banks and state-chartered credit unions informing them of the Department's opinion on the permissibility of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh (''FHLB/P'') offering membership to other depository institutions in PA. Specifically, the FHLB/P would like to extend offers of membership to state-chartered commercial banks and state-chartered credit unions in PA. 05-17-90 Letter to CEOs of all Pennsylvania banking institutions informing them that the Department has recently issued an opinion regarding the impermissible collateralization of interest rate swap agreements. 04-30-90 Letter to all state-chartered credit unions issuing a new fee schedule for overhead assessment. 03-05-90 Letter to CEOs of all federally-insured state-chartered banks and S & Ls discussing the Resolution Trust Corporation, who is soliciting potential bidders for failing S&Ls. Letter requests institutions who are considering bidding to notify this Department before the bidding process begins. 01-18-90 Letter discusses FIRREA and additional language added to Section 222, entitled ACTIVITIES OF SAVINGS ASSOCIATIONS, which adds a new section to the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, Section 28, which states that Disclosures by Uninsured Savings Associations which are not insured by the Corporation, shall disclose clearly and conspicuously that the savings association's deposits are not federally insured. 1989 11-01-89 Letter to CEOs of PA Banking Institutions discusses legal holidays for 1990. The Department has been advised by the Federal Reserve Banks of Philadelphia and Cleveland that it is their intention to observe Veterans' Day on Monday, November 12. The Department exercises its authority under Section 113(b)(x) that all state-chartered institutions have the option to observe Monday, November 12, 1990, as an optional holiday. 09-29-89 Letter lists legal bank holidays for 1990. 08-11-89 Letter to PA savings associations which are insured by the PSAIC regarding Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act and Section 222, entitled ''Activities of Savings Associations'' which requires certain disclosures be made by non-federally insured savings associations. 04-13-89 Letter discusses House Bill 979, Act 173 of 1988 which makes several significant changes in the Banking Code of 1965, including provisions which provide real estate investment and development authority to commercial savings banks; permit commercial and mortgage-backed securities powers; and, permit commercial and savings banks to make investments not presently permitted under statute in amounts up to 3% of assets with no more than 1% in any one investment. 1988 11-03-88 Letter regarding survey of institutions offering low-cost checking and savings accounts. 11-02-88 Letter announces survey to be conducted by the Department regarding low-cost deposit accounts availability at banks and savings and loan associations. 10-17-88 Letter lists legal bank holidays for 1989. 09-30-88 Letter mailed to state-chartered banking institutions asking for a Report of Condition and Report of Income as of the close of business 9-30-88. 07-15-88 Letter to lenders asking them to act with forbearance toward farmers who may have been experiencing financial difficulties due to poor weather conditions. 06-30-88 Letter announces increase in assessments. 06-27-88 Letter to CEOs of bank and trust companies discusses the review of assessment fees for trust companies and trust departments. Letter asks institutions to complete a Report of Trust Assets. 06-03-88 Letter announces legislative amendments to sections 112, 166 & 117 of the Banking Code of 1965. 05-31-88 Letter to realtors discusses Senate Bill 7 of 1988, the Mortgage Bankers and Brokers Act. 04-06-88 Letter discusses the liquidation of TMIC Insurance Company and the need for some financial institutions to obtain alternate coverage. 1987 12-11-87 Letter to bank and savings and loan association CEOs—re: provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code regarding full-day hours during the holidays. 11-04-87 Letter lists fixed and optional bank holidays for 1988. 08-28-87 Letter permits closing of institutions for Constitution Day celebration in Philadelphia, September 17, 1987. 06-24-87 Letter discusses requirements under Section 403 of the Banking Code of 1965 relating to report of condition & report of income. 03-23-87 Letter addressed to CEOs of all PA state-chartered banking institutions discusses Sections 1407(a) and 1407(c) of the Banking Code of 1965, which revises the minimum requirements for Directors' audits performed by CPAs. 02-05-87 Letter discusses permissibility of purchase or establishment of discount brokerage office subsidiaries under sections 311(b), 502(d) and 203(d) of the Banking Code of 1965. 01-16-87 Letter discusses Senate Bill 1389, Act No. 205 of 1986, amending various provisions of the Banking Code of 1965 (P. L. 847 No. 346) particularly § 1610 relating to fair pricing provisions. 01-06-87 Letter discusses permissibility of investment on mutual funds under the provision of the Banking Code of 1965, 7 P. S. § 307. 1986 11-06-86 Letter contains a list of fixed and optional bank holidays for 1987. 09-30-86 Letter requests Report of Condition and Income as of September 30, 1986. 08-21-86 Letter discusses ownership of stock by state chartered institutions of out-of-state bank holding companies and 7 P. S. §§ 116, 311. 06-26-86 Letter requests Report of Condition and Income as of the close of business June 30, 1986. 03-17-86 Letter announces CSBS Computer Audit & Control Conference for bankers. 1985 12-20-85 Letter requests report of condition and income for 4th Quarter of 1985. 12-16-85 Letter announces Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday as a fixed holiday. 11-04-85 Letter lists all fixed and optional bank holidays for 1986. 09-25-85 Letter requests report of condition and income as of the close of business—9/30/85. 06-14-85 Letter announces upcoming examination of all corporations licensed under Pennsylvania's Secondary Mortgage Loan Act. 05-31-85 Letter discusses brokered loan fraud. 05-16-85 Letter announces ''Day with the Secretary'' program. 04-29-85 Letter discusses requirements for directors' audits pursuant to 7 P. S. § 1407(a) and the relevant regulations. 04-02-85 Letter announces CSBS Computer Audit & Control Conference for bankers. 01-30-85 Letter announces substantive amendments to 7 P. S. § 408, House Bill No. 2453, Act No. 1984-217. 1984 12-20-84 Letter announces staff changes in the banking bureau of the Department. 12-12-84 Letter discusses requirement of § 1407 of the Banking Code of 1965 regarding audit requirements. 11-28-84 Letter discusses increasing fees and charges for traditional financial services. 10-19-84 Letter announces banking legal holidays for 1985. 10-09-84 Letter discusses Section 105(B.1) of the Banking Code of 1965, establishment of additional offices in Pennsylvania by foreign banking organizations. 07-26-84 Letter discusses Senate Bill 1304, Act No. 128 of 1984, Senate Bill 1305, Act. No. 129 of 1984 and amendments to § 302, § 303, § 401 of the Banking Code of 1965. 07-26-84 Letter discusses Senate Bill No. 1304, Act No. 128 of 1984 which amended sections 203, 306, 308, 310, 311, 404, 405, 505, 805, 908, 1415, 1609, 1910, 2002 of the Banking Code of 1965. 07-26-84 Letter discusses Senate Bill No. 1080, Act No. 125 of 1984 which amended sections 311, 404, 514, 610, 802, 1217, 1405, 1609, 1801 and 1809 of the Banking Code of 1965. 07-13-84 Letter discusses amendment to Section 1910(d) of the Banking Code of 1965, which requires directors and officers to have an audit performed of the books and affairs of the institution at least once per year. 06-18-84 Letter announces Department's revisions to branch application forms. 06-14-84 Letter discusses Banking Code of 1965, § 307—Investment Securities (other than stock) and OCC revising its interpretation of ruling 7.1100, redefining capital and surplus for the purposes of investment limitations. 03-05-84 Letter is a reminder of importance of making and maintaining arrangements to backup data processing equipment and provide for reconstruction of records. 02-23-84 Letter discusses Section 319 of the Banking Code of 1965 and variable rate consumer installment loans. 02-17-84 Letter discusses the technological revolution which is affecting the banking industry. The letter also announces a presentation of CSBS Computer Audit and Control Conference for Bankers to be held in Philadelphia, PA on April 23-26, 1984. 01-24-84 Letter discusses Section 307 of the Banking Code of 1965 and investments in shares of money market mutual funds. 1983 12-05-83 Letter discusses annual audits of one-bank holding companies and multi-bank holding companies in compliance with Sections 1407 of the Banking Code of 1965. 12-01-83 Letter discusses impact of deregulation on industry. 10-13-83 Letter announces deletion of Section 14.1 and 14.2 from Title 10 of the Pa. Code. 10-07-83 Letter announces 1984 legal bank holidays. 04-14-83 Letter discusses Garn-St. Germain Depository Act of 1982 and preemption of state law re: alternative mortgage loans and override of 7 P. S. § 505. 04-12-83 Letter regarding electronic automation. 04-08-83 Letter regarding the Garn-St. Germain Depository Institutions Act of 1982 overrides state law to the extent that it permits adjustable-rate mortgages to be made or purchased by state-chartered banks, bank and trust companies, trust companies, and private banks. 02-28-83 Letter discusses annual audits requirement contained in Section 17.1(a), Title 10 of the Pennsylvania Code. 02-15-83 Letter discusses mortgage loans requiring special consideration such as those affected by temporary unemployment of borrower. 02-02-83 Letter discusses Garn-St. Germain Depository Institution Act of 1982 overriding substantially equal payments requirements of Section 310 of the Banking Code of 1965. 01-24-83 Letter discusses exercising of compassion and forbearance in dealing with unemployed customers. 01-17-83 Letter discusses recent amendments to Chapter 7 of the Banking Code of 1965, as amended. 01-3-83 Letter concerns substantial increase in the number of institutions advertising repurchase agreements. 1982 12-08-82 Letter discusses examination of PA Bank Holding Companies by Department. 11-01-82 Letter lists legal bank holidays for 1983. 07-30-82 Letter addressed to thrift CEOs and discusses asset restatement accounting. 07-02-82 Letter to MVSFA licensees discusses Act No. 160 of 1982 and maximum permissible finance charges. 06-04-82 Letter discusses House Bill No. 1739, Act No. 79 of 1982, which amended sections 202, 308, 311, 319, 320, 407, 504, 506, 610, 702, 703, 1414, 2004 and 1609 of the Banking Code of 1965. 06-04-82 Letter discusses House Bill No. 1889, Act No. 44 of 1982, which amended sections 113, 114, 115, 903, 904 and 905 of the Banking Code of 1965. 04-05-82 Letter announces change of policy from capital-to-deposit ratio as a measurement of capital adequacy to capital-to-assets ratio. 04-02-82 Letter discusses the technological revolution which is affecting the banking industry. The letter also announces a presentation of CSBS Bank Executives EDP/EFT Conference to be held in Philadelphia, April 27-28, 1982. 03-26-82 Letter discusses the technological revolution which is affecting the banking industry. The letter also announces a presentation of CSBS Bank Executives EDP/EFT Conference to be held in Philadelphia, April 27-28, 1982. 1981 11-20-81 Letter lists legal bank holidays for 1982. 10-13-81 Letter discusses sections 702(c) and 610(c) of the Banking Code of 1965, as amended. 10-09-81 Letter announces CSBS Computer Audit and Control Conference for Bankers. 01-21-81 Notice of authorization to close banks in Philadelphia for official celebrations. 1980 11-07-80 Letter lists legal bank holidays for 1981. 10-28-80 Letter discusses proposed amendments to Department regulations pertaining to Legal Reserve Funds, 10 Pa. Code, Chapter 11. 07-07-80 Letter announces ''Day with the Secretary'' program. 06-17-80 Letter discusses Chapter 7 and Section 103 of the Banking Code of 1965, as amended, and Section 202 of the Banking Code of 1933, as amended, legal reserves of PA nonmember banks. 06-10-80 Letter discusses Section 318 of the Banking Code of 1965 and permissible interest computations. 05-29-80 Letter discusses Act No. 51 of 1980, amending various provisions of the Banking Code of 1965 (P. L. 847, No. 346). 03-13-80 Letter discusses proposed legislation requiring mandatory reserves to be maintained at the Federal Reserve. 02-14-80 Letter discusses Act No. 286 of 1980 and new requirements for CPAs. 02-04-80 Letter discusses conversions of PA National Banks to State Charters. 01-02-80 Letter discusses federal law preemption of first lien residential mortgage rate portion of Pennsylvania usury law. 1979 11-29-79 Letter discusses whether a bank or a bank and trust company may charge the Federal Reserve discount rate plus 1% on a residential mortgage loan. 11-16-79 Letter discusses legal bank holidays. 11-01-79 Letter discusses attempts to curb inflation and to maintain stability and balance in Pennsylvania. 10-26-79 Letter regarding a Conference on technological revolution involving electronics. 10-09-79 Letter discusses Outstanding Mortgage Loans 10-08-79 Letter discusses Outstanding Mortgage Loans 10-03-79 Letter discusses to what extent PA banks may invest in mortgage-backed pass-through certificates sold by banks through an underwriting syndicate. 07-26-79 Letter discusses Outstanding Mortgage Loans. 1975 03-07-75 Letter discusses instructions for filing documents with the Corporation Bureau of the Department of State. 1966 03-14-66 Letter discusses Saturday Banking Hours. II. POLICY STATEMENTS
• 10 Pa. Code Chapter 47—Loan Modifications—Statement of Policy
• 10 Pa. Code Chapter 49—Reverse Mortgage Loans—Statement of Policy
• 10 Pa. Code §§ 13.61—13.68—Exception to Definition of ''Branch''
• 10 Pa. Code § 41.3a—Calculation of Consumer Discount Company Act default charges—Statement of Policy
• 10 Pa. Code § 7.9—Disclosure Requirements—Statement of Policy
• 10 Pa. Code Chapter 81—Check Cashers—Statement of Policy
• 10 Pa. Code § 13.51—Simplification and Availability of Bank Credit—Statement of Policy
• 10 Pa. Code Chapter 48—Mortgage Loan Business Practices—Statement of Policy
III. INDEX OF GUIDANCE AVAILABLE REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH DEPOSITORY INSTITUTION STATUTES AND REGULATIONS
The following is a list of applications and instructions to assist depository institutions in complying with various provisions of the statutes and regulations respectively applicable to Pennsylvania state-chartered banking institutions, thrift institutions, and credit unions.
• Branch Applications
DeNovo Branch—Bank, Credit Union, Non-Depository Trust Company
Purchase of Assets/Assumption of Liabilities—Bank
Branch Relocation—Bank
Branch Discontinuance—Bank
Foreign Bank Office
• Conversions
National Bank to State Bank
Savings Association to Savings Bank
Mutual Savings Bank to Stock Savings Bank
Mutual Savings Association to Stock Savings Association
Federal Credit Union to State Credit Union
• Mergers
Banks
Savings Associations
Credit Unions
• Charters
Bank
Interim Bank
Credit Union
Non-Depository Trust Company
• Dissolutions
Bank
• Intrastate Acquisitions
Bank Holding Company
Thrift Holding Company
• Interstate Acquisitions
Thrift Holding Company
• Other
Change In Bank Control—Individuals
Mutual Holding Company Reorganizations
Trust Department—Bank
Bank Subsidiary and Parity Notice
IV. INDEX OF GUIDANCE AVAILABLE REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH LICENSING STATUTES AND REGULATIONS
Instructions for license applications and Guidelines for compliance are available regarding each of the following statutes and, to the extent that regulations have been promulgated, their respective underlying regulations:
• Consumer Discount Company Act,
• Debt Management Services Act,
• Debt Settlement Services Act,
• Money Transmitter Act,
• Consumer Credit Code,
• Pawnbrokers License Act,
• Check Cashers Licensing Act,
• Credit Services Act, and
• Mortgage Licensing Act.
In addition to the above indices, the Department of Banking and Securities maintains interpretive letters addressing the applicability of statutes and regulations administered by the Department of Banking and Securities to specific fact patterns. The Department may provide a summary of the Department's position on a particular issue or a redacted interpretive letter when appropriate in response to particular questions previously addressed by the Department, in order to assist the public and members of the lending industry in complying with laws administered by the Department. The Department of Banking and Securities will continue to issue interpretive letters on a case by case basis when appropriate regarding new issues raised by persons requesting such interpretive information.
Department of COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (DCED)
I. POLICY STATEMENTS:
A. Center for Business Financing Loans
• Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority
Jared Lucas (717-783-5046)B. Center for Private Financing
• Private Activity Bonds
Gail Boppe (717-783-1109)II. GUIDANCE MANUALS:
A. Office of Business Financing
• Business Financing Programs
Customer Service: 1-800-379-7448 or 717-787-3405B. Small Business Champion Network
• Entrepreneurs Guide: Starting and Growing a Business in Pennsylvania
1-800-280-3801 or 717-783-5700C. Governor's Center for Local Government Services
• 2007-08 Annual Report for Governor's Center for Local Government Services
• 2008-09 Annual Report for Governor's Center for Local Government Services
• 2009-10 Annual Report for Governor's Center for Local Government Services
• Administering Police Services in Small Communities
• Auditor's Guide
• Borough Council Handbook
• Borough Mayor's Manual
• Boundary Change Procedures
• Chart of Accounts
• Citizen's Guide to Local Government
• City Government in PA Handbook
• Councils of Governments Directory
• COG Director's Handbook
• Debt Management Handbook
• Elective Office in Local Government
• Financial Monitoring Workbook
• Fiscal Management Handbook
• Flood Plain Management Regulations
• Home Rule in Pennsylvania
• Insurance Primer for Municipal Officials
• Intergovernmental Cooperation Handbook
• Local Government Regulation of Wireless Telecommunications Facilities
• Local Taxpayers Bill of Rights & Real Property Tax Payer Programs under Act 50 of 1998
• Manual for County Chief Clerk's /Administrator
• Manual for County Commissioners
• Manual for Municipal Secretaries
• Model Hiring Manual for Pennsylvania Municipalities
• Municipal Authorities in Pennsylvania
• Municipal Pension Handbook
• Municipalities Financial Recovery Act
• Open Meetings/Open Records
• Public Works Manual
• Purchasing Handbook
• Records Management—Retention Schedules
• Referendum Handbook
• Regional Police Services in Pennsylvania
• Risk Manager's Insurance Guide
• Solicitor's Handbook
• Tax Collector's Manual
• Taxation Manual
• Township Commissioner's Handbook
• Township Supervisor's Manual1. Planning Series
• Municipalities Planning Code
• No. 1—Local Land Use Controls In Pennsylvania
• No. 2—The Planning Commission
• No. 3—The Comprehensive Plan
• No. 4—Zoning
• No. 5—Technical Information on Floodplain Management
• No. 6—The Zoning Hearing Board
• No. 7—Special Exceptions, Conditional Uses and Variances
• No. 8—Subdivision and Land Development
• No. 9—The Zoning Officer
• No. 10—Reducing Land Use Barriers to Affordable Housing
• Growing Smarter Toolkit: Catalog of Financial & Technical Resources Planning for Agriculture
• State Planning Board's 2006 Report • 2010 State Land Use and Growth Management Report
Denny Puko (1-888-223-6837)2. Act 32 Related Publications and Forms
• Act 32 Procedure Manual
• Act 32 EIT Best Practices Report
• Employer Registration for Local Earned Income Tax Withholding
• Employer's Quarterly Earned Income Tax Return
• Residency Certification Form
• Taxpayer's Annual Local Earned Income Tax Return
• Taxpayer's Quarterly Estimated Earned Income Tax
• W2-R Annual Reconciliation of Earned Income Tax Withheld From Wages
• Weighted Vote Calculation Guide3. Tax Collector Training Guidelines
• Act 164 Qualified Tax Collector Training Program
• ACT 164-2014 Appointment of a Deputy Tax Collector Form
• Tax Collector Registration and Continuing Education Credit Request
• Executive Summary of Act 164
Sean Sanderson (1-888-223-6837)4. Municipal Code Fiscal Related Publications
• Annual Audit and Financial Report
• County Annual Financial ReportD. Center for Community Financing
• CDBG Grantee Monitoring Systems
• CDBG Grantee Performance Evaluation Report Handbook
• Civil Rights Manual
• Economic Development Handbook
• Environmental Review Guide
• Housing Rehabilitation Guide
• Labor Standards Handbook
• New Users Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS) Manual
• Procedures for Closeout of Contracts
• Procurement/Contract Guide
• Sample Construction Contract Documents
• Section 3 Plan and Program Guide
• Section 108 Loan Program Guidelines
• Section 108 Loan Program Standards for Financial
• Underwriting Special Assessments Guide
Donna Enrico (717-720-7343)E. Center for Community Services
• PA Weatherization Standards & Field Guide (2011)
Jim Anderson (717 720-7331)III. DECISIONS
NONE.
IV. INTERNAL GUIDELINES
A. Office of Business Financing
1. Grants Division:
• Commonwealth Financing Authority—Gaming Economic Development and Tourism Fund (GEDTF) Allegheny County
• Commonwealth Financing Authority—Local Share Account Fund (Gaming Funds) Luzerne County
• Commonwealth Financing Authority—Local Share Account Fund (Gaming Funds) Monroe County
• Commonwealth Financing Authority—Local Share Account Fund (Gaming Funds) Montgomery County
• Local Share Account Fund (Gaming Funds) Washington County
Mandy Book (717-787-6245)• Commonwealth Financing Authority—Solar Energy
• Commonwealth Financing Authority—Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF)
• Guaranteed Free Training Program (WEDnet)
• Pennsylvania First Program
Lynne Ruby (717-787-6245)2. Loans Division:
• Commonwealth Financing Authority—First Industries
• Commonwealth Financing Authority—First Industries/Agriculture/MELF
• Commonwealth Financing Authority—First Industries/Tourism/MELF
• Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority
Jared Lucas (717-783-5046)3. Pennsylvania Military Community Enhancement Commission:
• Local Defense Group Grant—Program Guidelines
Peter Witmer (717-720-1323)4. Site Development Division:
• Commonwealth Financing Authority—Alternative & Clean Energy (ACE)
• Commonwealth Financing Authority—Business in Our Sites (BOS)
• Commonwealth Financing Authority—Penn Works
• Commonwealth Financing Authority—Building PA
• Commonwealth Financing Authority—H20 PA
• Commonwealth Financing Authority—Renewable Energy (REP)
• Commonwealth Financing Authority—High Performance Building (HPB)
• Commonwealth Financing Authority—Abandoned Mine Drainage Abatement & Treatment (AMDAT)
• Commonwealth Financing Authority—Baseline Water Quality Data (BWQD)
• Commonwealth Financing Authority—Flood Mitigation
• Commonwealth Financing Authority—Greenways, Trails & Recreation (GTR)
• Commonwealth Financing Authority—Orphan or Abandoned Well Plugging
• Commonwealth Financing Authority—Sewage Facilities
• Commonwealth Financing Authority—Watershed Restoration and Protection (WRPP)
• Infrastructure and Facilities Improvement Program (IFIP)
• Industrial Sites Reuse Program (ISR)
• Keystone Opportunity Zone (KOZ)
• Keystone Special Development Zone (KSDZ)
Brian Eckert (717-787-6245)5. Tax Credit Division:
• Educational Improvement Tax Credits (EITC)
• Job Creation Tax Credit Program (JCTC)
• Pre-Kindergarten Tax Credit Business Guidelines
• Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC)
• Historic Preservation Tax Credit (HPTC)
Jim O'Donnell (717-787-7120)B. Center for Private Financing
• Pennsylvania Community Development Bank
• Business Plan
• Accreditation Standards
• Capacity Building Grants
• State Accreditation Guidelines and Application
• Underwriting
• Business Opportunities Fund
• Pennsylvania Capital Access Program
Steve Drizos (717-783-1109)C. Commonwealth Financing Authority
• Tax Increment Financing Guarantee Program
Brian Deamer (717-783-1109)• First Industries Tourism Loan Guarantee Program
• First Industries Agriculture Loan Guarantee Program
• Second Stage Loan Program
Craig Petrasic (717-783-1109)D. Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority
• Conventional Bond Financing Taxable
• Exempt Facility & Small Issue Bonds
• Industrial Development Fund Financing
• Next Generation Farmer Loan Program
• Revenue Bond & Mortgage Program
Gail Boppe (717-783-1109)• Taxable and Tax-Exempt Bond Financing
Craig Petrasic or Brian Deamer (717-783-1109)E. Local Government Services Center:
• Early Intervention Program
Marita Kelly (1-888-223-6837)• Floodplain Management
Dan Fitzpatrick (1-888-223-6837)• Local Government Capital Project Loan Program
Ed Fosnaught (1-888-223-6837)• Municipalities Financial Recovery Act Program
Fred Reddig (1-888-223-6837)• Regional Police Assistance Program
Ron Stern (1-888-223-6837)• Municipal Assistance Program
Dennis Puko (1-888-223-6837)• Tax Collector Training, Examination, Qualification and Continuing Education Program Act 164
Sean Sanderson (1-888-223-6837)F. Center for Community Financing
• Community Development Block Grant—Disaster Recovery Program Guidelines and Application Kit
Donna Enrico (717-720-7343)• Community Development Block Grant—R Program
• Emergency Shelter Grant Program—Guidelines and Application Kit
Madra Clay (1-888-223-6837)• HOME Investment Partnerships Program—Guidelines and Application Kit
Michael Carpenter (717-720-7471)• Neighborhood Stabilization Program
Melissa Williams (717-720-1424)• Keystone Communities Program
Beverly Hutzel (717-720-7409)
• Section 108 (of the Housing 7 Community Dev. Act) Loan Guarantee Program
Kristina Powell (717-720-7349)G. Center for Community Services
• Community Services Based Services Tax Credit Program—Guidelines Community Services Block Grant Directives
• Community Services Block Grant Program
• Family Savings Account Program—Guidelines
• Family Savings Account Program Directives
• Neighborhood Assistance Program—Guidelines
• Neighborhood Assistance Program Charitable Food Program—Guidelines
• Neighborhood Assistance Program Enterprise Zone Tax Credit Program—Guidelines
• Neighborhood Assistance Program Special Program Priorities—Guidelines
• Neighborhood Assistance Program Neighborhood Partnership Program—Guidelines
• Weatherization Assistance Program—Guidelines
• Weatherization Assistance Program Directives
Kathy Rulli (717-214-5494)H. Office of International Business Development
• Export 2000 Block Grant
Janet Kolokithas (717-346-0178)I. Technology & Innovation Office
• Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)
Neil Fowler (717-214-5395)• Ben Franklin Technology Partners (BFTP)
Sheri Collins (717-720-1307)• Bona Fide Retail Request Program (BFRR)
• Broadband Outreach and Aggregation Fund (BOAF)
Cathy Lowe (717-720-7345)• Commonwealth Financing Authority
New PA Venture Investment Program
New PA Venture Guarantee Program
Diane Sterthouse (717-720-1303)• Department of Defense (DoD)
Sue Suleski (717-214-5329)• Innovate in Pennsylvania
Sheri Collins (717-720-1307)• Keystone Innovation Zone Program (KIZ)
• Life Sciences Greenhouse Program
• Pennsylvania Industrial Resource Center Program (IRC)
• Pennsylvania Infrastructure Technology Alliance (PITA)
Jennifer Leinbach (717-720-7388)• Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Program (PennTap)
• Pittsburgh SuperComputing Center
• Powdered Metals Initiative
• Research and Development Tax Credit Program
• Technology Fund Investment
• Technology Collaborative
• Technology Development Grant
• University Research Grant
• Workforce Leadership Grants
Sheri Collins (717-720-1317)J. Travel, Film, and Economic Development Marketing Office
• Film Tax Credit
• Marketing to Attract Tourism
• Tourism Accredited Zoos
Janice Collier (717-720-1312)V. OTHER
A. Center for Community Financing
• 2014-2018 Consolidated Plan and 2014 Action Plan (*Also in Spanish)
• Substantial Amendment to the 2014-2018 Consolidated Plan and 2014 Action Plan*
• 2014 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)—Including the Performance Evaluation Repot (PER)*
• 2015 Action Plan*
Mary J. Smith (717-214-9754)B. Center for Community Services
• Community Services Block Grant State Plan
• DCED Weatherization Portion of PA LIHEAP PLAN (Appendix C)
• DOW Weatherization State Plan
• Family Savings Account Program
Lynette Praster (717-720-1350)
Department of CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES (DCNR)
I. POLICY STATEMENTS
A. Bureau of Forestry
• State Forest Natural Areas
• Acquisition Transfer or Exchange of State Forest Land Acquisition
Contact: Seth Cassell (717-783-0389)B. Bureau of State Parks
• State Park User Fees
Contact: David Sariano (717-787-6640)• Transfer or Exchange of State Park Land
• State Park Natural Areas
Contact: Matt Azeles (717-772-0243)C. Bureau of Recreation and Conservation
• Recreation and Conservation Grants
Contact: Tom Ford (717-783-0988)II. GUIDANCE MANUALS
A. Bureau of Facility Design and Construction
• Application for Vacant and Unimproved Public Lands
Contact: John Timbrell (717-772-8393)B. Bureau of Forestry
• Cooperative Forest Insect Pests Suppression Program—Procedure for Cooperator Participation Manual—County/Municipal Cooperator
• Cooperative Forest Insect Pests Suppression Program—Procedure for Cooperator Participation Manual—Other Agency Cooperator
• Cooperative Forest Insect Pests Suppression Program—Procedure for Cooperator Participation Manual—Forest Stewardship Cooperator
• Cooperative Gypsy Moth Suppression Program Operating Procedure and Deadlines Manual
Contact: Donald Eggen (717-948-3941)• Wild Plant Collection Permit
Contact: Kelly Sitch (717-425-5370)• Ginseng buyer/seller license
Contact: Chris Firestone (570-724-8149)• Wild Resource Conservation Fund
Contact: Greg Czarnecki (717-783-1337)• Public and Private Wild Plant Sanctuaries
Contact: Ellen Shultzabarger (717-705-2817)• PA Natural Diversity Inventory
Contact: Greg Podniesinski (717-214-7513)• Forest Fire Warden Manual
Contact: Charlie Choplick (717-772-0256)• Wildland/Urban Interface Guidance Document
Contact: Levi Gelnett (717-783-7956)• Forest Camp Lease Manual
Contact: Brad Wendt (717-783-4481)• Right-of-Way Administration Manual
Contact: David Mong (717-783-7947)• Snowmobile Youth Safety Instructor's Manual
• ATV Youth Safety Instructor's Manual
Contact: Todd Miller (717-783-7941)• Forest Products Permit
• Silviculture Manual
Contact: Scott Miller (717-772-0272)• Camping Permit
• Search and Rescue
Contact: Nathan Fite (717-783-7941)• Conservation Volunteer Program
Contact: James Hyland (570-560-2991)• District Forester Permit
Contact: Scott Miller (717-772-0272)• Road Use Agreement
Contact: William Cook (717-346-9797)• Special & Commercial Activities Agreement
Contact: Nathan Fite (717-783-7941)• License for Right of Way
Contact: David Mong (717-783-7947)• Prospecting Permit Coal & Water
• Seismic Survey Agreement
• Oil and Gas Leases
• Surface Use Agreements
• Gas Storage Leases
• Agreements of Consent to Assignments
• Coal Agreements
• Hard Mineral Agreement
• Unitization Agreements
• River Lands Gas Leases
• Guidelines for Administering Oil and Gas Activity on State Forest Lands
Contact: Ted Borawski (717-772-0269)C. Bureau of Recreation and Conservation
• Pennsylvania Scenic Rivers Program Guidelines
• Pennsylvania Scenic Rivers Program Management Guidelines
• Pennsylvania Scenic Rivers Program Eligibility Process and Criteria
Contact: Kelly Rossiter (717-772-3319)• Community Conservation Partnerships (C2P2) Grant Manual and Process
Contact: Mike Eschenmann (717-783-2662)D. Bureau of State Parks
• Antenna Sites
Contact: Ryan Dysinger (717-787-6640)• Boating/Boat Docks
• Geocaching
• Marina Manuals
• Search and Rescue
• Swimming/Lifeguard Manuals
• Rock Climbing
Contact: Kelly Klasnick (717-783-9677)• Commercial Use Licenses
• Concession Leases
• Conservation Volunteer Program
• Leased Campsite & Houseboats
• Occupancy Agreements
• Road Use Agreements
• Rights-of-Way
Contact: Rex Lord (717-783-3307)E. Topographic and Geologic Survey
• PA Internet Record Imaging System
Contact: Kristen Carter (412-442-4234)• PA Ground Water Information System
Contact: Stuart Reese (717-702-2028)
Department of CORRECTIONS (DOC)
• Recidivism Risk Reduction Incentive—Statement of Policy
Adopted 4/3/2009 effective 4/4/2009 39 Pa.B. 1674• Temporary Transfers For County Courts—Statement of Policy
Adopted June 19, 2009 and effective June 20, 2009, 39 Pa.B. 3067.
Contact: Diana Woodside, Department of Corrections (7l7-728-4119)
Department of EDUCATION (PDE)
I. POLICY STATEMENTS
A. State Board of Education
• Statement of Policy—Accrediting Organizations
Contact: Karen Molchanow (717-787-3787)B. Bureau of Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction—School Services Unit
• Basic Education Circular Education for Homeless Youth; 42 U.S.C. § 11431 et.seq.
Contact: Sheldon Winnick (717-772-2066)• Basic Education Circular Pregnant & Parenting Teen; 24 P. S. § 13-1327
Contact: Carmen Medina (717-783-6466)• Basic Education Circular Alternative Education for Disruptive Youth (Available on the website.)
Contact: Tina Weaver (717-783-9298)• Charter School Application (on PDE Website)
• Cyber Charter School Application (on PDE Website)
• Pennsylvania Charter School Annual Report (on PDE Website)
• Competitive Charter School Federal Grant Program (on PDE Website)
• Competitive PA Charter School Planning Grants-Guidelines and Application Forms (on PDE Website)
• Cyber Charter Schools Review (On PDE Website)
Contact: Marlene Kanuck (717-783-9294)C. Bureau of School Leadership and Teacher Quality
• Pennsylvania Department of Education Standards, Policies and Procedures for State Approval of Certification Programs and for the Certification of Professional Educators for the Public Schools of Pennsylvania
Contact: Christina Baumer (717-783-6720)• Certification and Staffing Policies and Guidelines Regarding Education Certification and Staffing Requirements for Public Schools
Contact: Karen Turner (717-783-6730)• Policy on Evaluation Procedure for Certificate of Preliminary Education Evaluation of Credentials
• Memorandum to inform school entities of Computer Education Guideline
• Memorandum to inform school entities of Emergency Permits
• Memorandum to inform school entities of Emergency Permit Updates and Revised 338E Form
• Memorandum to inform school entities of Emergency Permit Electronic Processing for Day-to-Day Substitute Teachers
• Memorandum to inform school entities of English as a Second Language: General Policies and Competencies
• Memorandum to inform school entities of Education Resolutions for No Child Left Behind Legislation
• Memorandum to inform colleges/universities of Test Rules for 2002-2003
• Notice to inform Out-of-State Certificate Candidates of Chapter 354 Regulations Regarding GPA and Math/English Requirements
• Notice to Inform State Board Resolutions for Interstate Agreement and Replacement of PLT
• Memorandum to inform school entities of certification updates regarding ESL, Act 48 and TIPS website (March 4, 2004)
• Memorandum to inform school entities of certification updates regarding Act 48 four-year notices and American Board certification (April 23, 2004)
• Memorandum to inform school entities of change to payment method for application fees (July 30, 2004)
• Memorandum to inform school entities of Instructional Level II application requirements (September 2, 2004)
• Memorandum to inform school entities of requirement of official transcripts with certification applications (October 26, 2004)
• Memorandum to inform school entities of American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence (January 6, 2005)
• Memorandum to inform school entities of procedures to update educator addresses with PDE (April 26, 2005)
• Memorandum to inform school entities of Act 36 procedures for requesting substitute teachers (May 9, 2005)
• Memorandum to inform school entities of revision to CSPG #61 for Special Education N-12 (May 10, 2005)
• Memorandum to inform school entities of Act 48 deadline extension (August 4, 2005)
• Memorandum to provide clarification to school entities on official transcript requirements with certification applications (September 22, 2005)
• Memorandum to inform school entities of new on-line teacher certification application system (October 14, 2005)
• Memorandum to inform school entities that Reading Specialist certification will no longer be available as an ''add-on'' area (November 29, 2005)
• Memorandum to inform school entities of extension of deadline to apply for Reading Specialist certification as an ''add-on'' (March 2, 2006)
• Memorandum to inform school entities of procedures for applying for Level II certification (March 22, 2006)
• Memorandum to inform school entities and Pennsylvania teacher preparing colleges/universities of revisions to fee structure for all Pennsylvania certification applications (May 23, 2006)
• Memorandum to inform school entities of Vocational Certification Staffing Policies and Guidelines (August 27, 2007)
• Memorandum to inform school entities of updated procedure for applying for Letter of Equivalency for Master's Degree (October 25, 2007)
• Memorandum to Pennsylvania teacher preparing colleges/universities and school entities regarding revisions to CSPG No. 21—Testing (May 30, 2008)
• Memorandum to school entities regarding revisions to CSPG No. 13—Emergency Permits (June 17, 2008)
• Praxis Composite Score (March 10, 2009)
• Speech and Language Praxis Content Test (February 24, 2009)
• Emergency Permit Reminders (June 4, 2009)
• Acceptance of Mathematics and English Requirements When No Credit is Awarded (June 9, 2009)
• Vocational Instructional Programs—78 Credit Requirement (July 2009)
• CSPG No. 45—Foreign World Languages (July 1, 2009)
• CSPG No. 5—Evaluation of Credentials for Individuals Prepared Outside of the United Stated (July 1, 2009)
• Revisions to CSPG No. 5 and CSPG No. 6 (August 21, 2009)
• New Teacher Certification Fees Notification (March 5, 2010)
• Level II Conversion (April 30, 2010)
• Emergency Permit Processing (May 28, 2010)
• Instructions for Emergency Uploads for 2010-2011 School Year (June 29, 2010)
• Certification and Staffing Policy Guidelines Updates (July 15, 2010)
• Certification Application Processing (August 23, 2010)
• Development of New Testing Program (December 20, 2010)
• Updates and Reminders on Submitting Certification Applications (February 10, 2010)
• New Test Development (February 10, 2010)
• Certification Testing Updates (March 23, 2010)
• Development of New Testing Program (April 15, 2011)
• Administrative Certification and the PIL Induction Requirement (May 4, 2011)
• 2012-2013 Emergency Permits (June 11, 2012)
• CSPG 33—Business, Computer and Information Technology (July 1, 2012)
• TIMS Updates (July 31, 2012)
• TIMS Profile Change and Generic Overview (October 2, 2012)
• Updated Employee Evaluation Forms for Instructional and Instruction II Teachers (October 11, 2012)
• Expedite Policy (January 17, 2013)
• Focus Periods for TIMS Application Reviews (February 6, 2013)
• CSPG Updates (February 26, 2013)
• How to Obtain Assistance (March 21, 2013)
• CSPG 3—Validity of a Pa Certificate (Aug. 1, 2013)
• CSPG 95—Principal (Aug. 1, 2013)
• CSPG 104—Limitation of Assignment of Middle and Secondary Teachers (Aug. 1, 2013)
• Certification Application Fee Increase (Aug. 6, 2013)
• CSPG 76—Elementary and Secondary School Counselor (Sept. 1, 2013)
• Teacher Information Management System (TIMS) Public Website Available (Sept. 7, 2013)
• Certification Staffing Policies and Guidelines (CSPG) Updates (Sept. 30, 2013)
• CSPG 21—Testing (Jan. 1, 2014)
• Certification Staffing Policies and Guidelines (CSPG) Updates (Jan. 27, 2014)
• CSPG 32—Biology (March 1, 2014)
• CSPG 36—Communications (March 1, 2014)
• CSPG 46—General Science (March 1, 2014)
• CSPG 47—Health and Health & Physical Education (March 1, 2014)
• CSPG 61—Special Education PreK-8 and 7-12 (March 1, 2014)
• CSPG 69—Grades PK-4 (March 1, 2014)
• CSPG 70—Grades 4-8 (March 1, 2014)
• Revision to Military Science Certification Requirements (March 3, 2014)
• Highly Qualified Dance (March 27, 2014)
• CSPG 63—Special Education Speech and Language Impaired (April 1, 2014)
• CSPG 67—Military Science Programs (April 1, 2014)
• CSPG 45—World Languages PreK-12 (May 1, 2014)
• CSPG 3—Validity of a PA Certificate (June 1, 2014)
• CSPG 8—Continuing Professional Development (Aug. 1, 2014
• CSPG 11—Personal Information for Certificate Holders (Aug. 1, 2014)
• CSPG 20—Induction (Aug. 1, 2014)
• CSPG 21—Testing (Aug. 1, 2014)
• CSPG 63—Special Education—Speech and Language Impaired (Aug. 1, 2014)
• CSPG 86—Educational Specialist Certificate for School Speech and Language Pathologist (Aug. 1, 2014)
• CSPG 301—Highly Qualified Determination (Aug. 1, 2014)
• Safety Driver Education Praxis Test Update (Aug. 11, 2014)
• CSPG 50—Mathematics (Dec. 1, 2014)
• CSPG 56—Physics (Dec. 1, 2014)
• CSPG 60—Visually Impaired (Dec. 1, 2014)
• CSPG 62—Hearing Impaired (Dec. 1, 2014)
• CSPG 65—Technology Education (Dec. 1, 2014)
• CSPG 202—Orientation and Mobility Specialist (Dec. 1, 2014)
• TIMS Program Updates (Dec. 8, 2014)
• Reading Specialist Add-on Information (Jan. 30, 2015)
• Reading Specialist PK-12 Add-on Moratorium (Feb. 10, 2015)
• Clarification of Level II Service for Contracted Staff (Feb. 26, 2015)
• Mandatory Level II Service for Charter School Principals, Vice-Principals and Assistant Principals (March 5, 2015)
• Administrative Certificate and Principal Position Requirements—Public Schools, including Charter and Cyber Charter Schools (April 22, 2015)
• CSPG 105—Gifted Enrichment Programs (May 1, 2015)
• CSPG 38—Safety/Drivers Education (June 1, 2015)
• CSPG 41—American Sign Language (June 1, 2015)
• CSPG 90—Supervisor of a Single Area (June 1, 2015)
• CSPG 91—Supervisor of Special Education (June 1, 2015)
• Certification Staffing Policies and Guidelines Updates and Grade Level Clarification (June 8, 2015)
• Logging into TIMS (June 22, 2015)
Contact: Nancy Cheris or Phil Ferrari (717-728-3224)• Memorandum to Pennsylvania teacher preparing colleges and universities announcing six new Praxis series assessments for beginning teachers effective November 1, 1997 and the qualifying scores for these assessments.
• Memorandum to teacher preparing colleges and universities providing instruction and policies for the use of new application forms for professional educator certification.
• Memorandum to provide for new processing procedures for Emergency Certificates.
• Memorandum to Pennsylvania teacher preparation institutions announcing changes to the Pennsylvania Certification Testing program effective September 1, 2001.
• Memorandum to Pennsylvania teacher preparing institutions announcing changes to major reviews and changes to the Pennsylvania Teacher Testing Program for the 1998-99 program year.
• Memorandum: Important Notice on Tests Required (March 2000)
• Memorandum: Important Notice on Tests Required (March 2001)
• Memorandum: Important Notice on Tests Required (April 2001)• Guidelines for Reporting Pennsylvania Institutions of Higher Education Responses to Title II, Section 207 of the Higher Education Act of 1998 & General Standards for the Institutional Preparation of Professional Educators—Chapter 354
• Memorandum: Important Notice Regarding Title II, Section 207 of the Higher Education Act of 1998.
• Professional Educator Memorandum—01 (February 2001) Guide to Interpreting Chapter 354
• Professional Educator Preparation Memorandum—02 (July 27, 2001)
• Professional Educator Preparation Memorandum—03 (September 18, 2001)
• Professional Educator Preparation Memorandum—04 (December 7, 2001)
• Professional Educator Preparation Memorandum—05 (February 20, 2002)
• Professional Educator Preparation Memorandum—06 (November 12, 2002)
• Professional Educator Preparation Memorandum—07 (May 19, 2003)
• Professional Educator Preparation Testing Memoran- dum—01 (January 22, 2002)
• Professional Educator Preparation Testing Memoran- dum—02 (April 29, 2002)
• Professional Educator Preparation Testing Memoran- dum—03 (May 30, 2002)
• Professional Educator Preparation Testing Memoran- dum—04 (January 10, 2003)
• Professional Educator Preparation Testing Memoran- dum—05 (August 25, 2003)
• Professional Educator Preparation Testing Memoran- dum—06 (November 21, 2003)
• Professional Educator Preparation Testing Memoran- dum—07 (July 12, 2004)
• Professional Educator Preparation Testing Memoran- dum—08 (April 29, 2005)
• Memorandum to Pennsylvania teacher preparing colleges/universities regarding Chapter 49 proposed changes to Early Childhood, Elementary and Special Education guidelines (September 20, 2005)
• Professional Educator Program Memorandum #10—GPA Requirements (January 24, 2006)
• Memorandum to provide Pennsylvania teacher preparing colleges/universities with information on initial program reviews (August 31, 2006)
• Memorandum to inform Pennsylvania teacher preparing colleges/universities of criminal history records amendment to 24 PS 1-111 (September 6, 2006) Memorandum to Pennsylvania teacher preparing colleges/universities regarding Title II foreign language test results reporting (October 30, 2006)
• Memorandum to Pennsylvania teacher preparing colleges/universities regarding FBI background check requirements (November 27, 2007)
• Memorandum to Pennsylvania teacher preparing colleges/universities providing notes to include on student advisement sheets in catalogs regarding State Board of Education adopted changes that affect teacher certification programs (March 31, 2008)
• Memorandum to Pennsylvania teacher preparing colleges/universities regarding the release of the PIL Invitation to Qualify (April 16, 2008)
• Memorandum to Pennsylvania teacher preparing colleges/universities and school entities announcing release of the new guidelines for grades 4-8 (April 18, 2008)• Memorandum to Pennsylvania teacher preparing colleges/universities and school entities announcing release of new Pre-k through 4th Grade guidelines (May 2, 2008)
• Memorandum to Pennsylvania teacher preparing colleges/universities and school entities announcing release of new Special Education and ELL guidelines (May 6, 2008)
• Memorandum to Pennsylvania teacher preparing colleges/universities and school entities announcing release of new Special Education Guidelines (June 13, 2008)
• Chapter 49 Conferences Summary Report (October 28, 2008)
• Background Check Information—Adding New Users (December 11, 2008)
• ELL Resource (August 13, 2009)
• ELL Terminology (August 13, 2009)
• Standard Deviation 2.8 GPA (October 7, 2009)
• Math and English Requirements AP Course—Testing (October 7, 2009)
• Electronic Application Upgrades (January 22, 2010)
• Testing Memo 15—Updated Tests (January 25, 2010)
• Re-Test Program for Praxis I and II (February 9, 2010)
• Raising GPA with 12 Graduate Credits (February 17, 2010)
• New Certification Fees (March 11, 2010)
• Recommendations for Level I Certification (April 27, 2010)
• Testing Memo (July 14, 2010)
• Testing Memo—Updated Tests (September 13, 2010)
• Reporting on Certification Preparation Programs for Academic Year 2009-2010 (September 27, 2010)
• Autism Guidelines (October 6, 2010)
• Changes to PreK-4 and 4-8 Programs Due to TAOC Articulation (March 31, 2011)
• Educator Programs Due to Expire August 2013 (December 10, 2012)
• Reminder to Process TIMS Application Reviews (February 8, 2013)
• Education Specialists—PAPA Tests (April 12, 2013)
• Abbreviated Annual Review Report for 2011-2012 Academic Year (April 17, 2013)
• Middle Level Add-On Applications for August Graduates Earning the Initial Credential (June 6, 2013)
• Professional Educator Testing Memorandum #20 (July 1, 2013)
• Policies of Educator Preparation Programs (July 31, 2013)
• Application Submission and Certificate Effective Date Policy for Expiring Early Childhood N-3, Elementary K-6, Middle Level 7-9 and Special Education N-12 Certificates (Aug. 29, 2013)
• Basic Skills Assessment Policy (Sept. 9, 2013)
• Mathematics Coach Endorsement Guidelines (Sept. 30, 2013)
• Elementary and Secondary School Counselor Guidelines (Nov. 22, 2013)
• Abbreviated Annual Review Report for the 2012-13 Academic Year (Jan. 17, 2014)
• Elementary and Secondary School Counselor PK-12 Questions & Answers (Jan. 22, 2014)
• 2014 Praxis Certification Test Changes (Jan. 30, 2014)
• Clarification: Candidates Who are Eligible to Earn a Special Education Certification (March 3, 2014)
• PreK-4 Test Cut Scores (May 29, 2014)
• The Framework for Online Instruction Program Endorsement Guidelines (June 5, 2014)
• Cyber School Student Teaching Competencies (July 30, 2014)
• The Framework for Integrative Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Education Endorsement Guidelines (Sept. 1, 2014)
• The Framework for School Speech and Language Pathologist Educational Specialist Program (Oct. 1, 2014)
• Application Deadline for Prior ESL Program Completers (Feb. 25, 2015)
• The Framework for Gifted Endorsement Guidelines (April 8, 2015)
• The Framework for Theatre Endorsement Guidelines (May 1, 2015)
Contact: Christina Baumer (717-783-6720)• Memorandum to inform school entities of making 2002-2003 date on highly qualified teachers in Pennsylvania available to all local school entities (October 17, 2003)
• Memorandum to inform school entities of reporting data on the Highly Qualified Teachers—State Report Card (November 10, 2003)
• Memorandum to inform school entities of guidelines for Bridge I and Bridge II Highly Qualified Designation (March 9, 2005)
• Memorandum to inform school entities of NCLB requirements for elementary level special education teachers (March 10, 2005)
• Memorandum to Pennsylvania teacher preparing colleges/universities regarding special education candidates who will be affected by the academic content requirements contained within the No Child Left Behind Act. (March 28, 2005)
• Memorandum to inform school entities of Bridge program extension (July 1, 2005)
• Memorandum to inform school entities of availability of Bridge I extension reporting system (November 4, 2005)
• Memorandum to inform school entities of updates regarding highly qualified issues (June 16, 2006)
• Memorandum to inform school entities and Pennsylvania teacher preparing colleges/universities of NBPTS Grant availability (August 18, 2006)
• Memorandum to provide update to school entities on Pennsylvania's HQT, HOUSSE and Bridge programs (June 13, 2007)
• Memorandum to provide charter schools with HQT requirements (June 13, 2007)
• Memorandum to inform school entities of requirements for completion of Bridge Program (March 20, 2008)
• Memorandum to inform school entities of Implementation of the Technical Assistance and Accountability Provisions of Section 2141 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as Amended by No Child Left Behind (August 27, 2008)
• Clarification on PA's Highly Qualified Teacher Guidelines Applicable to Departmentalized or Self-Contained Fifth and Sixth Grade Classrooms (April 24, 2009)
• Memorandum to inform charter schools to Reiterate Highly Qualified Teacher Requirements for Charter School Teachers and to Request the Submission of Charter School Educator Record Data Form for All Non-Certified Core Academic Subject Teachers (August 17, 2009)
• 2011 Higher Education Opportunity Act Title II Report Card Data Collection (February 17, 2011)
• 2013 Eligible Partnerships Grant Program (May 21, 2013)
Contact: Jamal Wakeen (717-772-3566)• Specific Program Guidelines for State Approval of Professional Educators (January 2001)
Contact: Christina Baumer (717-783-6720)
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