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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 17-1385

NOTICES

GOVERNOR'S OFFICE

Regulatory Agenda

[47 Pa.B. 4922]
[Saturday, August 19, 2017]

 Executive Order 1996-1 requires all agencies under the jurisdiction of the Governor to submit for publication semi-annually an agenda of regulations under development or consideration.

 The agendas are compiled to provide members of the regulated community advanced notice of regulatory activity. It is the intention of the Administration that these agendas will serve to increase public participation in the regulatory process.

 Agency contacts should be contacted for more information regarding the regulation and the procedure for submitting comments.

 This Agenda represents the Administration's present intentions regarding future regulations. The nature and complexity of an individual regulation obviously will determine whether and when any particular regulation listed (as well as any considered subsequent to publication of this Agenda) is published.

Regulation Being Considered Proposed Date of Promulgation Need and Legal Basis for Action Agency Contact
Office of Administration (OA)
No regulations being developed or considered at this time.
Department of Aging
Older Adult Daily Living Centers
6 Pa. Code Chapter 11
Fall 2017, as Proposed The purpose of 6 Pa. Code Chapter 11 is to protect the health, safety and well-being of persons with functional impairments for the licensure and operation of Older Adult Daily Living Centers (OADLC). These regulations—the statutory authority for which is found in Act 118 of 1990 and in 62 P.S., Chapter 2 § 1511—were adopted on July 2, 1993 and effective October 12, 1993.
The Pennsylvania Department of Aging is responsible for the enforcement of these regulations. OADLC services provide a structured program of services to clients who require the service along with valuable respite to caregivers.
The proposed rulemaking would update the existing regulatory language to address changes in other statutes, regulations, codes, ordinances, and other professional standards and practices, along with addressing the increasing frailty of clients served in OADLC.
Barb Valaw
(717) 787-4522
Pennsylvania Community Adult Respite Services Program
Act 166 of 2014
Fall 2017, as Proposed Act 166 of 2014 (P.L. 2615, Oct. 22, 2014, No. 166) created a new program called the Pennsylvania Community Adult Respite Services Program (CARP), authorizing the Department of Aging to license and inspect community adult respite services programs that serve participants with minor functional impairments.
The purpose of the proposed rulemaking is to provide guidance to persons wishing to provide community adult respite services to eligible persons for part of a 24 hour day, filling a niche between senior centers and older adult daily living centers, as required by Act 166 of 2014.
Barb Valaw
(717) 787-4522
Department of Agriculture
Agriculture Conservation Easement Purchase Program Regulations
7 Pa. Code Chapter 138e
September 2017, as Proposed This regulation will address statutory changes made by Act 61 of 2005 and Act 46 of 2006, and will otherwise update the current regulations. Douglas Wolfgang
(717) 783-3167
Pennsylvania Preferred Program Regulations
7 Pa. Code Chapter 107
September 2017, as Proposed This regulation will establish standards required under the Pennsylvania Preferred Act (3 Pa.C.S. §§ 4601—4611). Laura England
(717) 783-8462
Pennsylvania Vegetable Marketing Program
7 Pa. Code Chapter 104
August 2017, as Proposed This regulation will update and simplify the process by which the Pennsylvania Vegetable Marketing Program collects ''producer charges'' to fund its marketing and research efforts from participating Pennsylvania vegetable producers. William Troxell
(717) 694-3596
Rabies Prevention and Control
7 Pa. Code Chapter 16
October 2017, as Proposed The regulation will update current regulations to reflect statutory changes and otherwise update the current regulations. Nanette Hanshaw, DVM
(717) 783-6677
Commercial Kennel Canine Health Regulations
7 Pa. Code Chapter 28a
August 2017, as Proposed The regulation will rescind a provision that Commonwealth Court has determined is not authorized by the underlying statute and is contradictory to the legislative intent. Kristen Donmoyer
(717) 705-8896
Weights, Measures and Standards
7 Pa. Code Chapter 9
August 2017, as Proposed The regulation will rescind outdated paperwork requirements relating to the issuance of weighmaster certificates. Walt Remmert
(717) 787-6772
Department of Banking and Securities (DOBS)
Merger-related amendatory regulations under the Pennsylvania Securities Act of 1972
10 Pa. Code §§ 1.1, 102.021—1001.010
Fall 2017, as Final The rulemaking amends various sections of the Securities Regulation to: replace obsolete terminology; correct formatting and word choice issues; delete multiple statements of policy; reduce compliance requirements; permit electronic format submissions as well as electronic filing; and align the language of the regulation with NASAA model rules and SEC rules and regulations. (Required pursuant to 70 P.S. § 1-609.) Leo Pandeladis
(717) 787-1471
Modernization of banking regulations under the Banking Code of 1965 Fall/Winter 2017, as Proposed The Banking Code of 1965 underwent substantial modernization in 2014 and there is a need for the regulations to reflect recent legislative changes. (Act of November 30, 1965, P.L. 847, No. 356, as amended.) Leo Pandeladis
(717) 787-1471
Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
Local Earned Income Tax (Act 32 of 2008 Regulations)
12 Pa. Code Chapter 151
(# 4-97)
Winter 2017, as Final The proposed regulation interprets and makes specific the provisions of the Local Tax Enabling Act, as provided in Chapter 5 of the act (53 P.S. §§ 6924.501 et seq.). The proposed regulation establishes procedures to supplement the implementation of the act which will facilitate consolidated collection of local income taxes in this Commonwealth.
The proposed regulations were approved by the Office of General Counsel on May 17, 2016 and are currently under review with the Office of Attorney General.
Lori Irwin
(717) 720-7311
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
Conservation of Pennsylvania Native Wild Plants
17 Pa. Code Chapter 45
October 2017, as Proposed The purpose of the rulemaking is to update the department's listing of Pennsylvania's classified plant species. The legal basis for the rulemaking is: Section 7 of the Wild Resource Conservation Act (32 P.S. § 5307); as well as Sections 305 and 313 of the Conservation and Natural Resources Act (71 P.S. § 1340.305 and § 1340.313). Ellen Shultzabarger
(717) 214-3818
Stephen Ekema-Agbaw, Esq.
(717) 772-4171
Snowmobile and All-Terrain Vehicle Grants
17 Pa. Code Chapter 53
September 2017, as Proposed The purpose of this rulemaking is to comply with the Act of July 20, 2016, P.L. 837, No. 97, codified in 75 Pa.C.S. § 7706(b.1) of the Vehicle Code, which mandates this rulemaking. The Act instructs the Department to promulgate regulations implementing a grant program using funds from the snowmobile and ATV management restricted accounts, created by the Act. Alex MacDonald
(717) 772-4586
Stephen Ekema-Agbaw, Esq.
(717) 772-4171
Department of Corrections (DOC)
Reception and Discharge of Inmates
37 Pa. Code § 91.3
Fall 2017, as Proposed The county reception regulations are being revised to be consistent with statutory law mandating that certain documentation be presented by the counties before inmate reception can occur. Tracey Tubbs
(717) 728-7763
Inmate Correspondence
37 Pa. Code § 93.2
Fall 2017, as Proposed The inmate correspondence regulations are being revised for clarification and to more accurately comport with current standards. Tracey Tubbs
(717) 728-7763
Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP)
Standards for Licensure of Treatment Facilities
28 Pa. Code Chapter 709
(# 74-3)
Winter 2017, as Proposed The regulation will be revised to enlarge the amount of time between inspections for the free standing drug and alcohol facilities that, for the last two years, have not had any citations in four critical areas (conduct or omissions that jeopardized the safety of any persons, compromised the quality of treatment provided, violated a client's confidentiality rights or resulted in treatment being provided without informed consent) and have reasonably and timely taken any remedial measure requested by the Department. Act 50 of 2010 authorizes DDAP to modify existing drug and alcohol regulations. Tawny Mummah
(717) 736-7448
Department of Education (PDE)
Regulations of the State Board of Private Academic Schools
22 Pa. Code Chapters 51, 53, 55, 57, 59, 61 and 63
Fall 2017, as Proposed These regulations define the requirements for obtaining licensure as a Private Academic School. The Board is currently in the process of updating the regulations, which were promulgated in 1988. The regulations are promulgated under the authority of the Private Academic Schools Act (24 P.S. §§ 6701 et. seq.). Matthew Stem
(717) 787-2127
Standards for Approved Private Schools
22 Pa. Code Chapter 171, Subchapters A and C
Summer 2017, as Proposed These standards define the elements of Approved Private Schools and the Chartered Schools (schools for the deaf and blind). This subchapter contains general provisions, which the Department seeks to update to conform to intervening changes in applicable law. The standards are promulgated under the authority of sections 1376 and 1376.1 of the Public School Code of 1949, 24 P.S. §§ 13-1376 and 1376.1. Alaina Koltash
(717) 787-5500
Professional Standards and Practices Commission
22 Pa. Code Chapter 235
Spring 2018, as Proposed This chapter sets forth the standards for professional practice and conduct applicable to educators. The Commission plans to update this chapter to conform to the 2014 amendments to the Educator Discipline Act (24 P.S. §§ 2070.1a et seq.) and to expound the obligations educators owe to students, colleagues and the profession, with an emphasis on appropriate student-teacher boundaries, electronic communications with students and role model responsibilities. The regulation is promulgated under the authority of sections 5(a)(10) and 5(a)(14) of the Educator Discipline Act (24 P.S. § 2070.5(a)(10) and § 2070.5(a)(14)). Shane Crosby
(717) 787-6576
Professional Standards and Practices Commission
22 Pa. Code Chapter 237, Subchapter A
Spring 2018, as Final-Omitted This subchapter contains definitions of statutory terms, which the Commission plans to update to conform to the 2014 amendments to the Educator Discipline Act (24 P.S. §§ 2070.1a et seq.). The regulation is promulgated under the authority of sections 5(a)(14) and 9c(b) of the Educator Discipline Act (24 P.S. § 2070.5(a)(14) and § 2070.9c(b)). Shane Crosby
(717) 787-6576
Department of Education Summer 2017, as Proposed These regulations will address the possession and use of medical marijuana by students and employees on the grounds of a preschool, primary school and a secondary school. These regulations are promulgated under authority of the Medical Marijuana Act (2016 Pa. Laws 16). Wallace Rejrat
(717) 787-5500
Environmental Hearing Board (EHB)
Practice and Procedure
25 Pa. Code Chapter 1021
(# 106-12)
Summer 2017, as Final The Environmental Hearing Board proposed revisions to its rules which were published in the December 9, 2015 issue of the Pennsylvania Bulletin. Comments were received from IRRC and the public. Final rulemaking was approved by IRRC at its public meeting on June 15, 2017. The Board is awaiting final approval by the Attorney General's Office. It is expected that final rulemaking will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin in late July or August 2017. The proposed revisions to the Environmental Hearing Board Rules of Practice and Procedure that will go into effect as final rulemaking are as follows: (1) amend sec. 1021.21 to correct an omission in the prior rule and recognize that an appeal can be instituted by the filing of a notice of appeal or a complaint depending on the statute at issue; (2) add a comment to sec. 2010.21 to notify out of state attorneys that they are not subject to the IOLTA fee when they appear pro hac vice in a Board proceeding; (3) clarify rules in sec. 1021.32 pertaining to electronic filing registration to conform to the registration form that is provided on the Board's electronic filing site; (4) clarify language in sec. 1021.33 pertaining to service by the Board; (5) amend sec. 1021.34 to explain that the Board will only serve copies of orders by mail to parties who have been excused from electronic filing; (6) clarify language in sec. 1021.39 to clarify when the date and time of filing will appear by the electronic filing provider; (7) amend 1021.51 to explain what appellant must attach with its notice of appeal; (8) correct a typographical error in sec. 1021.52(b); (9) amend the title of sec. 1021.103 to include notices to attend and notices to produce; (10) amend comment to sec. 1021.141 to clarify that the Board makes the determination of a dismissal with or without prejudice on a case-by-case basis; (11) add sec. 1021.153 to explain the procedure for filing an application for interlocutory appeal; and (12) amend sec. 1021.21 to correspond to appellate rules on filing petitions for review with the Commonwealth Court. Maryanne Wesdock,
Senior Assistant Counsel
(412) 565-5245
Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
Underground Coal Mine Safety
Sensitive Ground Fault
25 Pa. Code Chapter 208
Quarter 3, 2017,
BCMS Consideration, as Final
This rulemaking includes revisions to Chapter 208 in order to enhance the safety of electrical cables in underground mines through the use of more sensitive ground fault protection. (Bituminous Coal Mine Safety Act) Colvin ''Craig'' Carson
(724) 404-3154
cocarson@pa.gov
Underground Coal Mine Safety
Proximity Detection Systems
25 Pa. Code Chapter 208
Quarter 4, 2017,
BCMS Consideration, as Final
This rulemaking adds regulatory provisions relating to proximity detection systems. Currently in Pennsylvania, safety requirements involving the use of proximity detection systems on continuous mining machines at underground bituminous coal mines are implemented pursuant to recently published Federal Mine Safety and Health Administration regulations. This rulemaking makes those Federal regulations independently enforceable by the Commonwealth. These requirements ensure that continuous mining machines at underground bituminous coal mines are safely operated and maintained in order to reduce the risk of accidents and injuries. (Bituminous Coal Mine Safety Act) Colvin ''Craig'' Carson
(724) 404-3154
cocarson@pa.gov
Handling and Use of Explosives
25 Pa. Code Chapters 210 and 211
Quarter 4, 2017,
EQB Consideration, as Final
This rulemaking revises current explosives regulations to address blasting activities relating to seismic exploration. The rulemaking also updates explosives use requirements, enforcement authority and eliminates outdated requirements. (Explosives Acts of 1937 and 1957; Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act; and Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act) Rick Lamkie
(814) 472-1885
rlamkie@pa.gov
Federal Office of Surface Mining (OSM) Program Consistency Updates
25 Pa. Code Chapters 86, 89 and 90
Quarter 4, 2017,
EQB Consideration, as Proposed
This rulemaking proposes to amend Chapter 86 in order to comply with Federal regulatory requirements; to revise (Chapter 89) effluent limits for passive treatment systems to comply with Federal regulations, and to update (Chapter 90) coal refuse site selection regulations to comply with the revised Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act. (Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act) Bill Allen
(717) 783-9580
wallen@pa.gov
Noncoal Mining Program Fee Amendments
25 Pa. Code Chapter 77
Quarter 3, 2017,
EQB Consideration, as Proposed
This rulemaking proposes to increase fees in order to provide the funding for the Noncoal Mining Program, which implements the Noncoal Surface Mining and Conservation and Reclamation Act (NSMCRA). The rulemaking proposes to provide more revenue in order to implement the NSMCRA, which requires operators to apply for and maintain active permits and licenses to mine noncoal minerals in Pennsylvania. In administering the noncoal mining program, DEP reviews and issues permits and conducts inspections to assure compliance with the permits and performance standards. (Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act, Clean Streams Law) Bill Allen
(717) 783-9580
wallen@pa.gov
Water Supply Replacement
25 Pa. Code Chapters 87 and 88
Quarter 3, 2018,
EQB Consideration, as Proposed
This rulemaking includes revisions to Chapters 87 and 88, which will clarify what is necessary to meet the coal mine operator's obligation to permanently pay the operation and maintenance costs for replacement water supplies. (Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act) Bill Allen
(717) 783-9580
wallen@pa.gov
Oil and Gas Program Fee
25 Pa. Code Chapter 78a
Quarter 4, 2017,
EQB Consideration, as Proposed
This rulemaking amends the fees paid by operators of unconventional wells. DEP must review the adequacy of established fees every three years. The current fee review indicates the need for a fee increase to provide for the administration of the oil and gas program. (2012 Oil and Gas Act, Clean Streams Law) Kurt Klapkowski
(717) 772-2199
kklapkowsk@pa.gov
Environmental Protection Performance Standards for Conventional Oil and Gas Operators
25 Pa. Code Chapter 78
Quarter 3, 2018,
EQB Consideration, as Proposed
This rulemaking proposes to amend the Oil and Gas regulations applicable to conventional operators (Chapter 78) to update the environmental protection performance standards related to oil and gas activities. (2012 Oil and Gas Act, Clean Streams Law, Solid Waste Management Act, Dam Safety Encroachment Act, Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act, Radiation Protection Act, Unconventional Well Report Act, Act 126 of 2014) Kurt Klapkowski
(717) 772-2199
kklapkowsk@pa.gov
Disinfection Requirements Rule
25 Pa. Code Chapter 109
Quarter 4, 2017,
EQB Consideration, as Final
This rulemaking amends Chapter 109 to revise the minimum disinfectant residual level maintained in public water distribution systems and the related monitoring and reporting requirements. This rulemaking also clarifies other existing provisions to obtain primacy for the Federal Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule, Short-term Revisions to the Lead and Copper Rule, and the Stage 2 Disinfection Byproducts Rule. (Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act) Dawn Hissner
(717) 772-4018
dhissner@pa.gov
Safe Drinking Water General Update and Fee Amendments
25 Pa. Code Chapter 109
Quarter 1, 2018,
EQB Consideration, as Final
This rulemaking proposes to strengthen turbidity standards for surface water filtration plants, update and clarify permitting requirements for new sources, and clarify source water protection requirements and other sections of Chapter 109. This rulemaking also proposes to establish new annual fees and increase permit fees to supplement State costs for administering the Safe Drinking Water Program. (Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act) Ed Chescatti
(717) 772-2184 echescatti@pa.gov
Water Quality Standards—
Class A Stream Redesignations
25 Pa. Code Chapter 93
Quarter 3, 2017,
IRRC Consideration
The regulatory changes included in this rulemaking are the result of stream evaluations conducted by DEP in response to a submittal of data from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC). In this rulemaking, redesignations rely on § 93.4b(a)(2)(ii) to qualify streams for High Quality (HQ) designations based upon their classifications as Class A wild trout streams. DEP staff conducted an independent review of the trout biomass data in the PFBC's fisheries management reports for streams throughout the Commonwealth to ensure that the HQ criteria were met. Based on these data and appropriate regulatory criteria, DEP developed this package of stream redesignations including HQ stream redesignations in the Delaware, Susquehanna and Ohio River basins. (Section 303(c)(1) of the Federal Clean Water Act) Steve Taglang
(717) 787-5017
staglang@pa.gov
Water Quality Standards—
Sobers Run et al., Stream Redesignations
25 Pa. Code Chapter 93
Quarter 3, 2017,
EQB Consideration, as Final
This rulemaking contains waterbodies that are candidates for redesignation. Stream evaluations were conducted by DEP to determine the appropriate designated use of the candidate waterbodies. The streams included in this rulemaking were evaluated in response to four petitions. Section 303(c)(1) of the Federal Clean Water Act requires states to periodically review and revise, as necessary, water quality standards. (Pennsylvania Clean Streams Law) Steve Taglang
(717) 787-5017
staglang@pa.gov
Triennial Review of Water Quality Standards and Updates to Toxics Management Strategy—Statement of Policy
25 Pa. Code Chapters 93 and 16
Quarter 2, 2018,
EQB Consideration, as Final
This rulemaking revises the Commonwealth's water quality criteria and standards in Chapter 93 and to update the Chapter 16 Statement of Policy to reflect the latest scientific information and Federal guidelines for criteria development, as required by the triennial review requirements in the Federal Clean Water Act. (40 CFR Section 131.20) Tom Barron
(717) 787-9637
tbarron@pa.gov
Water Quality Management Fee Amendments and NPDES Program Fee Amendments
25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92a
Quarter 4, 2017,
EQB Consideration, as Proposed
This rulemaking proposes to amend fees related to water quality management permitting (Chapter 91) and proposes to amend the fee schedule for NPDES permit applications (Chapter 92a). Chapter 91 establishes, among other things, a water quality management (WQM) permitting program for the construction of sewage and industrial waste treatment facilities and for land application of sewage and industrial wastes. DEP began its Chapter 92a annual invoicing and fee collection program in December 2010. Sean Furjanic
(717) 787-2137
sefurjanic@pa.gov
Chapter 92a updated the fee schedule for NPDES permit applications for persons to discharge pollutants from point sources into surface waters. In addition, Chapter 92a introduced an annual fee for certain facilities authorized to discharge pollutants by individual NPDES permits. A fee analysis that DEP presented to the EQB in 2014 highlighted that, despite the fee increase in 2010, revenue continues to fall short of expenses, impeding the work of Programs to carry out necessary tasks for protecting water resources in the Commonwealth. (Pennsylvania Clean Streams Law)
Administration of Sewage Facilities Planning and Permitting Programs and Standards for Onlot Sewage Treatment Facilities
25 Pa. Code Chapters 71, 72 and 73
Quarter 2, 2018,
EQB Consideration, as Proposed
This rulemaking proposes to create 25 Pa. Code Chapters 71a, 72a and 73a, replacing the current Chapters 71, 72 and 73. The proposed amendments would provide necessary updates and clarity to the regulations to address environmental and public health and safety issues. (Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act, Clean Streams Law) Lee McDonnell
(717) 787-5017
lmcdonnell@pa.gov
Environmental Laboratory Accreditation
25 Pa. Code Chapter 252
Quarter 3, 2017, Publication as Final This rulemaking establishes appropriate standards for laboratories performing DEP compliance testing of environmental samples. The rulemaking outlines the minimum requirements to which laboratories must adhere when producing environmental data. The regulation also includes changes to the qualifications for laboratory supervisors, clarifications to recordkeeping requirements, and changes to the application fees and out-of-state travel expense reimbursement rate. The Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Act requires that the accreditation fees cover the cost of the operation of the laboratory accreditation program. (Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Act) Aaren Alger
(717) 346-8212
aaalger@pa.gov
Administration of the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Program
25 Pa. Code Chapter 245
Quarter 3, 2017,
EQB Consideration, as Proposed
This rulemaking proposes to amend Chapter 245 to strengthen the underground storage tank (UST) requirements by increasing the emphasis on properly operating and maintaining equipment. Currently, UST owners and operators are required to have spill prevention, overfill prevention, and release detection equipment in place, but are not required to periodically verify the functionality of some of that equipment. The proposed changes are expected to result in improvements in the routine operation, maintenance and monitoring of underground storage tanks. This will help to further reduce the number of releases from underground storage tanks and, in turn, protect public health and the environment. (Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Act) Kris Shiffer
(717) 772-5806
kshiffer@pa.gov
Administration of the Land Recycling Program
25 Pa. Code Chapter 250
Quarter 4, 2017,
EQB Consideration as Final-Omitted
This rulemaking corrects three errors in medium-specific concentration (MSC) values discovered since the latest Chapter 250 (Administration of the Land Recycling Program) rulemaking became effective. (Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act) Troy Conrad
(717) 783-9480
tconrad@pa.gov
Radiation Protection Program Fees
25 Pa. Code Chapters 218 and 240
Quarter 3, 2017,
IRRC Consideration
This rulemaking amends Chapters 218 and 240 relating to fees. DEP must review the adequacy of established fees every three years. The current fee review indicates the need for a fee increase in two program areas. The Radioactive Materials and Decommissioning Program and the Radon Program fee revenue for these program areas is insufficient to cover program costs. (Radiation Protection Act and Radon Certification Act) Joseph Melnic
(717) 783-9730
jmelnic@pa.gov
Radiological Health
25 Pa. Code Chapters 215—240
Quarter 1, 2018,
EQB Consideration, as Final
This rulemaking proposes to amend Chapters 215—240 to update Computed Tomography and Fluoroscopic regulations; to address new X-ray technology that is not addressed in current regulations; and to include comprehensive updates to the radon regulations to incorporate procedures and protocols that are not addressed in the current regulations. Additional items of clarification are 45-day reporting and application requirements, specifying the number of mitigation firm employees, and numerous changes and additions to the definitions section. (Radiation Protection Act and Radon Certification Act) Joseph Melnic
(717) 783-9730
jmelnic@pa.gov
Gasoline Volatility Requirements
25 Pa. Code Chapters 121 and 126
Quarter 4, 2017,
EQB Consideration, as Final
This rulemaking amends §§ 126.301—126.303 to add § 126.301(d). Section 126.301(d) adds language to render §§ 126.301—126.303 no longer effective upon the approval by the EPA of the removal, suspension, or replacement of these requirements as part of the Commonwealth's State Implementation Plan (SIP). This rulemaking is in response to Act 50 of 2014 (P.L. 674, May 14, 2014), which directs the EQB to promulgate regulations to repeal the requirements for low Reid Vapor Pressure gasoline upon approval by the EPA of a SIP demonstration of continued compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) through the use of commensurate emission reductions from other air pollution control measures. DEP plans to develop and submit a Non-Interference Demonstration (NID) SIP Revision to the EPA to demonstrate continued compliance with the NAAQS. This NID SIP revision will include a request for the EPA to remove §§ 126.301—126.303 from the Commonwealth's Federally-approved SIP. (Air Pollution Control Act) Susan Hoyle
(717) 772-2329
shoyle@pa.gov
Control of VOC Emissions from Industrial Cleaning Solvents; General Provisions; Aerospace Manufacturing and Rework; and Additional RACT Requirements for Major Sources of NOx and VOCs
25 Pa. Code Chapter 129
Quarter 1, 2018,
EQB Consideration, as Final
This rulemaking amends Chapter 129 to adopt requirements to reduce the emissions of volatile organic compounds from industrial cleaning solvents not regulated elsewhere in Chapter 129 or Chapter 130 to meet the Clean Air Act requirements to implement ''reasonably available control measures,'' including implementation of ''reasonably available control technology'' (RACT) requirements, for ozone nonattainment areas. The emission limitations and work practice standards will be consistent with the recommendations of the EPA included in the Control Techniques Guidelines for industrial cleaning solvents. Upon promulgation, the final-form regulation will be submitted to the EPA for approval as a revision to the State Implementation Plan. (Air Pollution Control Act) Susan Hoyle
(717) 772-2329
shoyle@pa.gov
Air Quality Fee Schedule Amendments
25 Pa. Code Chapters 127 and 139
Quarter 4, 2017,
EQB Consideration, as Proposed
This rulemaking proposes to revise existing requirements and fee schedules codified in Chapter 127, Subchapter I to ensure that fees collected are sufficient to cover the costs of administering the air program as required under Section 6.3(a) of the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. § 4006.3(a)). Upon promulgation, the final-form regulation will be submitted to the EPA for approval as a revision to the State Implementation Plan or the Title V Program Approval, as appropriate. (Air Pollution Control Act) Susan Hoyle
(717) 772-2329
shoyle@pa.gov
Control of VOCs from Gasoline Dispensing Facilities (Stage II)
25 Pa. Code §§ 121.1, 129.61 and 129.82
Quarter 2, 2018,
EQB Consideration, as Proposed
This rulemaking proposes to amend the requirements for installing new Stage II vapor recovery systems under § 129.82. The rulemaking proposes to establish procedures for the decommissioning of existing Stage II systems and to require Stage II systems that are not decommissioned to still comply with existing regulatory maintenance requirements. The rulemaking also proposes to amend § 129.61 to establish requirements for the installation and monitoring of Stage I enhanced vapor recovery systems and amend § 121.1 to add terms to support the amendments to §§ 129.61 and 129.82. Upon promulgation, the final-form regulation will be submitted to the EPA for approval as a SIP revision. (Air Pollution Control Act) Susan Hoyle
(717) 772-2329
shoyle@pa.gov
Control of Emissions from the Oil and Natural Gas Industry
25 Pa. Code Chapter 129
Quarter 2, 2018,
EQB Consideration, as Proposed
This rulemaking proposes to establish emission limitations and other requirements codified in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 129 consistent with reasonably available control technology (RACT) recommendations of the Control Technique Guidelines for the Oil and Natural Gas Industry finalized by the EPA on October 27, 2016. The proposed rulemaking would establish RACT requirements for volatile organic compounds (VOC) and other pollutants from existing oil and natural gas production facilities, compressor stations, processing plants, and transmission stations. Upon promulgation, the final-form regulation will be submitted to the EPA for approval as a SIP revision. (Air Pollution Control Act) Susan Hoyle
(717) 772-2329
shoyle@pa.gov
Department of General Services (DGS)
Committee on Construction Contract Documents
4 Pa. Code Chapter 62
(# 8-21)
2017, as Final-Omitted The Procurement Code repealed the legislation creating this committee, which no longer exists. Mary Fox
(717) 787-6789
Ed Olivieri
(717) 783-3280
Selections Committee
4 Pa. Code Chapter 64
(# 8-22)
2017, as Final-Omitted These regulations should be rescinded since they have been superseded by the Commonwealth Procurement Code. Mary Fox
(717) 787-6789
Ed Olivieri
(717) 783-3280
Emergency Construction Repairs
4 Pa. Code Chapter 67
(# 8-23)
2017, as Final-Omitted These regulations should be rescinded since they have been superseded by the Commonwealth Procurement Code. Mary Fox
(717) 787-6789
Ed Olivieri
(717) 783-3280
Contract Compliance—
Prequalification of Vendors and Nonconstruction Contractors
4 Pa. Code Chapter 68, Subchapter A
(# 8-24)
2017, as Final-Omitted These regulations should be rescinded since the subject matter of these rules is now covered by the directives management system. Mary Fox
(717) 787-6789
Ed Olivieri
(717) 783-3280
Methods of Awarding Contracts
4 Pa. Code Chapter 69
(# 8-25)
2017, as Final-Omitted These regulations should be rescinded since they have been superseded by the Commonwealth Procurement Code. Ken Hess
(717) 787-4352
Mary Fox
(717) 787-6789
Pamela Cross
(717) 214-7739
Surplus State Property
4 Pa. Code Chapters 41, 43, 45 and 47
(# 8-26)
2017, as Final-Omitted These regulations should be rescinded since they are outdated and have been superseded by new Commonwealth procedures as well as the Commonwealth Procurement Code. Ken Hess
(717) 787-4352
Mary Fox
(717) 787-6789
Pamela Cross
(717) 214-7739
State Metrology Laboratory fee schedule,
70 Pa. Code Chapter 110
(# 8-27)
Withdrawn by DGS for additional edits on July 7, 2017. DGS will resubmit as proposed in 2017. These regulations will increase the fees charged by the State Metrology Laboratory, provide for an automatic yearly increase, and update the description fields to accurately reflect the Metrology Lab's measurement parameters and ranges. Ken Hess
(717) 787-4352
Mary Fox
(717) 787-6789
Commonwealth Buildings
4 Pa. Code Chapters 85, 86 and 87
(# 8-28)
2017, as Proposed These regulations (Chapters 85 and 87) and statement of policy (Chapter 86) will be amended to update the procedures for the public to request use of the public areas of the Capitol Complex and the Forum auditorium. Matthew Bembenick
(717) 787-5996
Shawn E. Smith
(717) 787-5599
Mary Fox
(717) 787-6789
Department of Health (DOH)
Photo Identification Tag Regulations
28 Pa. Code Chapters 54 and 55
November 2017, as Proposed The Health Care Facilities Act (35 P.S. §§ 448.101 et seq.) was amended by the passage of Act 2010-110 on November 23, 2010. This new section of the Act (35 P.S. § 448.809.2) requires persons working in health care facilities and physician practices to wear photo identification badges that also contain other information including the person's name, title and name of the health care facility. Karin Simpson
(717) 783-2500
Susan Coble
(717) 783-8665
Health Facilities and Hospitals
28 Pa. Code Chapters 51 and 101—158
November 2017, as Proposed The Secretary of Health created a task force of hospital industry representatives to review the current hospital regulations and provide recommendations to improve the quality of care in hospitals across the state. The hospital regulations will be updated to reflect those recommendations. Tanya Leshko
(717) 783-2500
Ann Chronister
(717) 787-8015
Long Term Care Facilities
28 Pa. Code Chapters 201—211
January 2018, as Proposed Pennsylvania's long-term care facility licensure regulations were last updated in 1999. Since that time, the clinical complexity of nursing home residents has changed substantially. The Nursing Home Quality Improvement Task Force was commissioned by the Secretary of Health to make recommendations for revisions to the regulations. The long-term care facility regulations will be updated to reflect those recommendations. Karin Simpson
(717) 783-2500
Ann Chronister
(717) 787-8015
Medical Marijuana Temporary regulations will be published periodically through the end of 2017. The newly enacted medical marijuana program, Act 16, was signed into law on April 17, 2016 and became effective on May 17, 2016. As of the end of July, 2017, the Department released temporary regulations for safe harbor letters, grower/processors, dispensaries, approved laboratories, and practitioners. During the last six months of 2017, the Department anticipates proposing temporary regulations for patients and caregivers, and academic clinical research centers. Wendy Carson
(717) 783-2500
Lawrence Clark
(717) 547-3058
Emergency Medical Services
28 Pa. Code Chapters 1001—1033
December 2017, as Proposed The amendments to existing regulations will add Community Paramedic as a class of Emergency Medical Services Provider pursuant to the Emergency Medical Services Act 35 Pa.C.S. §§ 8101 et seq. Doug Snyder
(717) 783-2500
Raphael Barishansky
(717) 783-8804
Department of Human Services (DHS)
Outpatient Psychiatric Services and Psychiatric Outpatient Clinics
55 Pa. Code Chapters 1153 and 5200
August 2017, as Proposed These amendments will update the current regulations to align outpatient psychiatric services with current industry standards and parity requirements and will include provisions for mobile mental health treatment. Jen DeBell
(717) 772-4141
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services
55 Pa. Code Chapter 5231
November 2017, as Proposed This regulation will be amended to govern psychiatric rehabilitation services for individuals 14 years of age and older with serious mental health conditions to support the transition to adulthood, implement an initiative to improve coordination between the child and adult mental health care systems, and amend outdated language throughout. Jen DeBell
(717) 772-4141
Intensive Behavioral Health Services
55 Pa. Code Chapter 5270
October 2017, as Proposed This regulation will govern the provision of the array of in-home and community-based behavioral health rehabilitation services for children, including services for children with autism spectrum disorder. Jen DeBell
(717) 772-4141
Mental Health Targeted Case Management
55 Pa. Code Chapters 5220 and 5221
December 2017, as Proposed This regulation will rescind Chapter 5221 and replace it with a new Chapter 5220 which will govern the provision of mental health case management services, including resource coordination, intensive case management and blended case management. Jen DeBell
(717) 772-4141
Subsidized Child Care Eligibility
55 Pa. Code Chapter 3041
November 2017, as Proposed This regulation will be updated to add new requirements imposed by the 2014 Federal Reauthorization of the Child Care Development Block Grant. This regulation will include amendments to requirements regarding redetermination, continuation of subsidy during job loss, reporting and verification, financial eligibility, and prioritized groups. Jen DeBell
(717) 772-4141
Child Day Care Centers, Group Child Care Day Care Homes, Family Child Day Care Homes
55 Pa. Code Chapters 3270, 3280 and 3290
November 2017, as Proposed This regulation will add new requirements imposed by the 2014 Federal Reauthorization of the Child Care Development Block Grant. This regulation will include amendments regarding employment, background checks and training requirements. In addition, additional proposed amendments include water safety training and equipment requirements. Jen DeBell
(717) 772-4141
Home and Community-Based Supports and Licensing
55 Pa. Code Chapters 51, 2380, 2390, 6100, 6200, 6400 and 6500
December 2017, as Final This regulation will rescind Chapter 51 and replace it with a new Chapter 6100, which will govern the program, operational and fiscal components of the Office of Developmental Programs' home and community-based waiver programs, State plan services, block grant and base-funded programs and licensing requirements. Jen DeBell
(717) 772-4141
Adult Protective Services
55 Pa. Code Chapter 15
September 2017, as Proposed This regulation will govern the investigation of allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation or abandonment of adults between the ages of 18 and 59 years, and the provision of protective services as indicated by the results of those investigations. The authority for the regulation and resulting services are under Act 70 of 2010, the Adult Protective Services Act. Jen DeBell
(717) 772-4141
Medical Assistance Disqualifications and Hearing Requirements
55 Pa. Code Chapters 255 and 275
December 2017, as Proposed This regulation will add disqualification penalties for individuals who were prosecuted for Medical Assistance fraud. These amendments will mirror Federal law at 42 U.S.C. § 1320a-7b to provide for a 1-year disqualification based on a court conviction for a crime against the Medical Assistance program. These amendments will update current regulations with client overpayments, referrals, noticing and collections, and ADH processes. Jen DeBell
(717) 772-4141
Definitions and Requirements
55 Pa. Code Chapters 123 and 133
December 2017, as Proposed This regulation will expand the types of interviews that must be undertaken for Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) applicants and recipients by eligibility workers. Jen DeBell
(717) 772-4141
Medical Assistance Manual
55 Pa. Code Chapter 1121
September 2017, as Proposed These regulations implement changes mandated by the Affordable Care Act to address Medicaid drug reimbursement in the Fee-for-Service delivery system, including reimbursement based on actual acquisition cost. Jen DeBell
(717) 772-4141
Medical Assistance Manual
55 Pa. Code Chapter 1101
December 2017, as Proposed This amendment rescinds the outdated ''shared space'' regulation at § 1101.51(b)(3) to allow for a more integrated approach to the provision of health care by multi-disciplinary and co-location arrangements. Jen DeBell
(717) 772-4141
Medical Assistance Manual
55 Pa. Code Chapter 1101
December 2017, as Proposed These regulations will align current Medical Assistance (MA) Program regulations related to General Provisions and MA Program Payment Policies, to the HealthChoices Expansion reforms which provide the same level of MA benefits to all MA adult beneficiaries.These amendments also update terminology, incorporate Statements of Policy and rescind or revise outdated requirement. Jen DeBell
(717) 772-4141
Outpatient Drug and Alcohol Clinic Services
55 Pa. Code Chapter 1223
December 2017, as Proposed The amendments will update the current regulations to align outpatient drug and alcohol clinic services with current industry standards and parity requirements. Jen DeBell
(717) 772-4141
Miscellaneous Changes for Nonpublic and County Nursing Facilities including payment provisions
55 Pa. Code Chapters 1187 and 1189
January 1, 2018 for Amendments related to supplemental payments with implementation of Community HealthChoices (CHC); upon publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin for other amendments, both as Proposed The proposed regulation will amend Chapters 1187 and 1189 to prepare for the implementation of CHC by phasing out two supplemental payments from the fee-for-service system in conjunction with the phase in of CHC. In addition, the proposed regulation will establish the requirement for nursing facilities to subscribe to and monitor the Department's automated notification system; to align Chapter 1187, Subchapter B with the new adult benefit package for individuals 21 years of age and older; and standardize language between the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Jen DeBell
(717) 772-4141
Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID)
Medicare Supplement
(NAIC Model Regulation update)
Fall 2017, as Proposed Amendments to Chapter 89 based upon NAIC Model amendments. Bridget E. Burke
Regulatory Coordinator
(717) 787-2567
Health Insurance Reserves
(NAIC Model Regulation)
Winter 2018, as Proposed Amendments to Chapter 84a based upon NAIC Model amendments. Bridget E. Burke
Regulatory Coordinator
(717) 787-2567
Transportation Network Company Endorsements Fall 2017, as Proposed Amendments to Chapter 113 regarding ''Cancellation or Nonrenewal of Policies Containing Transportation Network Company Endorsements.'' Bridget E. Burke
Regulatory Coordinator
(717) 787-2567
Privacy and Opt Out Notices for Financial Information
(NAIC Model Regulation update)
Fall 2017, as Proposed Amendments to Chapter 146a in accordance with NAIC model regulation # 672 regarding requirements for annual privacy policy notices. Bridget E. Burke
Regulatory Coordinator
(717) 787-2567
Department of Labor and Industry (L&I)
Boiler and Unfired Pressure Vessel Regulations
Title 34, Part I, Chapter 3a
Bureau of Occupational and Industrial Safety
Winter 2017, as Proposed Update regulations based on Act 104 of 2013 and adopt certification standards for third party inspection agencies. Jennifer Berrier
(717) 783-6304
Flammable and Combustible Liquids
Title 34, Part I, Chapters 14 and 14a
Bureau of Occupational and Industrial Safety
Winter 2017, as Proposed Update regulations based on Act 144 of 2012 and adopt requirements for storage and dispensing of compressed natural gas as vehicular fuel. Jennifer Berrier
(717) 783-6304
Propane and Liquefied Petroleum Gas Regulations
Title 34, Part I, Chapter 13
Bureau of Occupational and Industrial Safety
Spring 2018, as Proposed Update regulations for cylinder exchange cabinet requirements. Jennifer Berrier
(717) 783-6304
Unemployment Compensation
Title 34, Chapter 101
Board of Review
Winter 2018, as Proposed Update regulation to reflect statutory and operational changes. Marsha Sajer
(717) 787-4186
Employment of Minors
Title 34, Part 1, Chapter 11
Bureau of Labor Law Compliance
Winter 2017, as Proposed Revise/update current regulations in light of the new Child Labor Act, Act 151 of 2012. Terry Peck
(717) 787-3681
Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Currently Title 55, Part IV, Adult Services Manual, Sub-part D Non-residential Agencies/Facilities/ Services, Chapter 2430 to be moved to Title 34
Winter 2017, as Proposed Deletion of current regulations and creation of new regulations for the Business Enterprise Program to reflect operational changes, based on the transfer of the program from the Department of Human Services to L&I, Act 15 of 1999. Joe Strechay
(717) 787-7312
Special Rules of Administrative Practice and Procedure Before the Workers' Compensation Appeal Board,
Title 34, Part VII, Chapter 111, Workers' Compensation Appeal Board
Spring 2018, as Proposed Modernize regulations to reflect judicial best practices in scheduling of oral argument after the parties file briefs and where the appellate issues so warrant. Steven Loux
(717) 783-4890
Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA)
Veterans' Homes Regulations
43 Pa. Code Chapter 7
Fall 2017, as Proposed The Department wishes to promulgate a comprehensive update to its regulations on State Veterans' Homes. The statutory authority for these regulations is section 902(10) of the Military and Veterans Code (51 Pa.C.S. § 903(10)). These regulations are out-of-date. They were last updated in 1986. The purpose of the changes to these regulations is to bring them in line with best practices in the long-term care arena. Michael Barrett
(717) 861-8503
Regulation Being Considered Proposed Date of Promulgation Need and Legal Basis for Action Agency Contact
Municipal Police Officers' Education and Training Commission (MPOETC)
Administration of the Municipal Police Officers' Education and Training Program
37 Pa. Code Chapter 203
Fall 2017, as Proposed Title 53 Pa.C.S. § 2164(14) conveys powers and duties to the Municipal Police Officers' Education and Training Commission to make such rules and regulations and to perform such other duties as may be reasonably necessary or appropriate to implement the education and training program for police officers. Omnibus revisions to Chapter 203, which pertains to the certification and training of the Commonwealth's municipal police officers, are necessary to modernize these regulations, as they have not undergone a major revision since 1996. The amendments that will be proposed are the product of an extensive review project that included key stakeholders of the regulated community. Sergeant Robert L. Bailey
(717) 705-1749
Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole (PBPP)
No regulations being developed or considered at this time.
Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD)
Sheriffs' and Deputy Sheriffs' Education and Training Program
37 Pa. Code Chapter 421
Winter 2017, as Proposed The Deputy Sheriffs' Education and Training Board (Board), an advisory board within the Commission on Crime and Delinquency, plans to amend the regulations at 37 Pa. Code Chapter 421 (relating to Deputy Sheriffs' Education and Training Board) due to statutory changes in Act 114 of 2014 (Act of Jul. 9, 2014, P.L. 1006, No. 114). Derin Myers
(717) 265-8466
Debra Sandifer
(717) 265-8517
Preliminary Provisions and Administrative Proceedings of the Commission on Crime and Delinquency
37 Pa. Code Chapters 401 and 407
Winter 2017, as Proposed The Commission on Crime and Delinquency plans to amend the regulations at 37 Pa. Code Chapter 401 (relating to Preliminary Provisions) and 407 (relating to Administrative Proceedings) pursuant to Section 3(12) of the Act of Nov. 22, 1978 (P.L. 1166, No. 274). Derin Myers
(717) 265-8466
Debra Sandifer
(717) 265-8517
Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA)
Act 187 of 2014 Fall 2017, as Proposed Act 187 of 2014 established the Public Disaster Assistance Grant Program within the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency provide grants to political subdivisions and municipal authorities for assistance with repair of disaster-related damage in a disaster emergency area when the damages to public facilities are beyond the financial capabilities of the political subdivision or authority. The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency is directed to Promulgate any regulations necessary to implement and administer the program which include: (i) Development of additional procedures or requirements for the submission of grant applications; (ii) Development of procedures to verify adjusted loss; (iii) Development of criteria for the determination of the amount of assistance to be given to a political subdivision or municipal authority; and (iv) Development of a methodology to prioritize projects based on the potential impact to the health and safety of the citizens of the affected community. Stephen Bekanich
(717) 651-2146
Westburn Majors
(717) 651-2728
Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)
No regulations being developed or considered at this time.
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA)
No regulations being developed or considered at this time.
Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST)
Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) Assistance and Clean Water State Revolving Fund
25 Pa. Code §§ 963.1—963.20,
including inter alia:
963.12(a)(7)
963.13(c)
963.15(a)
963(15)(c)
963(16)
963.18(c)
(# 101-08; # 101-09)
Fall 2017, as Proposed Revisions under consideration include, inter alia:
Amendments to 25 Pa. Code §§ 963.1—963.20 to be consistent with statutory revisions imposed by P.L. 51, No. 16, enacted June 19, 2013 and guidance revisions implemented by the Department of Environmental Protection and to incorporate any provisions necessary to accommodate for the deletion of 25 Pa. Code § 965 in its entirety, including, but not limited to the following:
(1) Delete 25 Pa. Code § 963.12(a)(7) thereby allowing PENNVEST to provide financial assistance (loan and grant) for costs associated with the extraction for profit of minerals or other resources from wastewater or sludge whether the project is sponsored by a public or private actor.
(2) Amend 25 Pa. Code § 963.13(c) by revising the section to provide for an amortization of advance funding loans with a term of 59 months of interest only and repayment on principal and interest on the 60th month.
(3) Amend 25 Pa. Code § 963.15(a) by revising the first sentence to provide for a change in the normal loan term to allow 3 years of interest only prior to principal amortization.
(4) Amend 25 Pa. Code § 963.15 (c)(5) to provide that maximum interest rates on loans shall be determined based upon the unemployment rate for the applicable county in the most recent calendar year for which data has been finalized as of the application cutoff date.
(5) Amend 25 Pa. Code § 963.15(c)(6) by revising the sentence to define ''bond interest rate'' to mean the rate of interest paid by the Commonwealth in its issuance of general obligation bonds immediately preceding the date of the approval of the loan.
(6) Amend 25 Pa. Code § 963.16 to provide the parameters of a loan or bond guarantee program to be provided by PENNVEST.
Delete 25 Pa. Code § 963.18(c)(2)(iii) to eliminate the requirement for prior written approval of change orders that exceed $25,000 or 2 percent of the amount of the project's construction cost, or an aggregate of all change orders that exceed 10 percent of the project's construction cost.
Shawn W. Weis
(717) 783-6776
Pennsylvania Municipal Retirement System (PMRS)
No regulations being developed or considered at this time.
Pennsylvania State Police (PSP)
Procedures and Specifications for Firearm Record Forms Under the Uniform Firearms Act
37 Pa. Code Chapter 33
Fall 2017, as Proposed A revision to 37 Pa. Code Chapter 33, § 33013(e) is being proposed to enhance public safety and close a current loophole. This specific subsection addresses mental health records information received or maintained by the PSP. Currently, this information can only be used to verify if a person has a firearms prohibition for the purposes of purchasing or transferring a firearm, as well as for issuing a License to Carry a Firearm. Sergeant Robert L. Bailey
(717) 705-1749
Training and Minimum Standards Under the Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance Control Act
37 Pa. Code Chapter 51
Fall 2017, as Proposed Title 18 Pa.C.S. § 5724 requires the Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) and the Attorney General to establish a training course for certification related to conducting wiretapping and electronic surveillance. Revisions to Chapter 51 as it relates to officer certification/recertification and authorization to engage in the conduct of communications interception will be proposed to adjust the training to current technology and operational needs. Sergeant Robert L. Bailey
(717) 705-1749
Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE)
No regulations being developed or considered at this time.
Public School Employees' Retirement System (PSERS)
No regulations being developed or considered at this time.
Department of Revenue (DOR)
Amendments to Local Option Small Games of Chance (SGOC)
61 Pa. Code Chapter 901a
September 2017, as Proposed The Department is proposing to replace Chapter 901 with a new Chapter 901a as a result of the amendments to the SGOC law. The proposed rulemaking will reorganize and clarify the SGOC regulations as well as incorporate necessary changes to implement Acts 2 and 184 of 2012 and Acts 90 and 92 of 2013. John Brenner
(717) 705-3906
Amendments to Chapter 113, Withholding of Tax (PIT)
61 Pa. Code § 113.4
August 2017, as Proposed Amendments to Chapter 113 are proposed to reduce the threshold from ''250'' to ''10 or more'' for employers' electronic submission of the Annual Withholding Reconciliation Statements. Additionally, outdated language is being removed from the regulation. John Brenner
717-705-3906
Amendments to Realty Transfer Tax (RTT) Regulations
61 Pa. Code Chapter 91
October 2017, as Proposed Amendments to the RTT regulations are being proposed to improve the clarity and effectiveness of the regulations. Additionally, the proposed amendments will be consistent with Department policy and the language in the RTT statute. John Brenner
(717) 705-3906
Department of State (DOS)
State Board of Accountancy
General Revisions (Act 73 and Act 15 Amendment)
49 Pa. Code Chapter 11
(# 16A-5513)
Fall 2017, as Final This final rulemaking implements the amendments to the CPA Law made by the act of July 9, 2008 (P.L. 954, No. 73) (Act 73), and the act of June 19, 2013 (P.L. 46, No. 15) (Act 15). Act 73 provided for practice in this Commonwealth under substantial equivalence by persons licensed in other states and provided new education and experience standards for licensure. Act 15 eliminated the requirement that applicants for licensure demonstrate 400 hours of experience in attest activity as a condition of licensure. Sara Fox
(717) 783-1404
Schedule of Civil Penalties
49 Pa. Code Chapter 43b
(# 16A-5514)
Fall 2017, as Final This final rulemaking amends the schedule of civil penalties for certain violations of the CPA Law (63 P.S. §§ 9.1—9.16b) and the regulations of the State Board of Accountancy (Board) to comport with amendments made by the Board to its substantive regulations relating to continuing education violations. Sara Fox
(717) 783-1404
State Athletic Commission
Prohibited Drug Testing
58 Pa. Code, Part I, Subpart A, Chapter 15
(# 16-58)
Fall 2017, as Proposed The proposed rulemaking would revise existing regulations on drug testing for boxers, mixed martial arts participants and kick boxers, as authorized under the Boxing Act. Martha Brown
(717) 787-6802
State Architects Licensure Board
Electronic Seals and Signing
49 Pa. Code Chapter 9
(# 16A-4110)
Fall 2017, as Proposed In addition to updating their current regulations on seals, the three boards that regulate design professionals in this Commonwealth (including the State Architects Licensure Board, the State Registration Board for Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists, and the State Board of Landscape Architects) are proposing new regulations setting forth standard requirements for electronic seals and electronic signing of design documents. The goal of these proposals is to provide all design professionals with regulations that are as consistent as possible with respect to both traditional seals and electronic seals to benefit both the design professionals and their clients. Amanda Li
(717) 783-3397
State Board of Chiropractic
Chiropractic Specialties
49 Pa. Code Chapter 5
(# 16A-4312)
Fall 2017, as Proposed The Chiropractic Practice Act prohibits licensees from holding themselves out as specialists unless they possess a post-graduate certification in that specialty. The proposed rulemaking would prohibit a chiropractor from advertising that the chiropractor holds certification or otherwise is a specialist in a chiropractic specialty unless the chiropractor holds certification or diplomate status from a specialty board recognized by the American Board of Chiropractic Specialties. This proposal protects consumers of chiropractic services who can be mislead by advertising of ''certifications'' that do not truly reflect advanced knowledge, training or skill. Michelle Roberts
(717) 783-7155
Government Employee Liability Coverage
49 Pa. Code §§ 5.17(f) and 5.41
(# 16A-4325)
Fall 2017, as Proposed The Chiropractic Practice Act requires chiropractors to maintain professional liability insurance, including self-insurance. This regulation would permit a licensee who practices exclusively on behalf of the government to meet this requirement by reliance upon the coverage provided under the Federal Tort Claims Act or the Sovereign Immunity Act as administered by the Commonwealth's Employee Liability Self-insurance Program. Michelle Roberts
(717) 783-7155
Bureau of Commissions, Elections and Legislation
Notaries Public
4 Pa. Code, Part VIII, Subpart C
(# 16-59)
Fall 2017, as Proposed The proposed rulemaking would implement the act of October 9, 2013 (P.L. 609, No. 73), which adopted the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts (RULONA). Martha Brown
(717) 787-6802
Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations
Names (including Symbols and Characters)
19 Pa. Code Chapter 17
(number not yet assigned)
Fall 2017, as Proposed Section 133(a)(vi) of the Association Transactions Act authorizes the Department to specify the symbols or characters which do not make a name distinguishable on the records of the Department or may be used in the name of an entity. This rulemaking will revise the chapter on Names and add provisions on symbols and characters. Martha Brown
(717) 787-6802
UCC Revised Article 9
(# 16-35)
Winter 2017-2018, as Proposed This proposed rulemaking would adopt, with some revisions, the Model rules promulgated by the International Association of Corporate Administrators, which call for the delivery of filings by electronic means and acceptance of credit card payments. Martha Brown
(717) 787-6802
State Board of Crane Operators
Schedule of Civil Penalties
49 Pa. Code Chapter 43b
(# 16A-7103)
Fall 2017, as Proposed The proposed regulation would create a schedule of civil penalties for violations of the Crane Operator Licensure Act and regulations of the State Board of Crane Operators. Amanda Li
(717) 783-1404
State Board of Dentistry
Anesthesia Update
49 Pa. Code, Subchapter E, §§ 33.331—33.342
(# 16A-4621)
Fall 2017, as Proposed This proposed rulemaking would update the standards for the administration of general anesthesia, deep sedation, moderate sedation, minimal sedation and nitrous oxide/oxygen analgesia in dental offices to conform to and adopt the current standards used by the dental profession. Lisa Burns
(717) 783-7162
Child Abuse Reporting Requirements
49 Pa. Code § 33.250
(# 16A-4626)
Fall 2017, as Proposed This proposed regulation would update the Board's existing regulations relating to mandatory reporting of suspected child abuse under the Child Protective Services Law (CPSL) to conform to recent amendments to the CPSL, including the requirement that all applicants and licensees of the State Board of Dentistry obtain required training in child abuse recognition and reporting. Lisa Burns
(717) 783-7162
General Revisions
49 Pa. Code Chapter 33
(# 16A-4628)
Fall 2017, as Proposed The State Board of Dentistry has undertaken a review of existing regulations with the goal of updating the regulations and eliminating outdated and obsolete provisions. This proposed rulemaking would generally amend, update and clarify the regulations relating to fictitious names, biennial renewal, inactive status, reactivation, licensure by criteria approval, acceptable proof of professional liability insurance, use of titles, advertising, unprofessional conduct, multi-disciplinary professional corporations, exclusion of auxiliary personnel from performing radiological procedures and continuing dental education. Lisa Burns
(717) 783-7162
Schedule of Civil Penalties
49 Pa. Code § 43b.14a
(# 16A-4630)
Fall 2017, as Proposed The State Board of Dentistry has participated in the Act 48 citation program since 2001 and has not increased the amounts in the schedule of civil penalties for lapsed license/certificate violations since they were originally promulgated. The Board believes that it is necessary to increase the civil penalties to improve their deterrent effect. In addition, the proposal would add a schedule of civil penalties for continuing education violations. Lisa Burns
(717) 783-7162
Temporary Volunteer Dental Licenses
49 Pa. Code § 33.118
(# 16A-4631)
Fall 2017, as Proposed This proposed regulation would implement the act of February 4, 2014 (P.L. 19, No. 7) (Act 7) to set forth the procedures to apply for a temporary volunteer dental license. The purpose of Act 7 of 2014 was to allow out-of-state dentists to volunteer their services in this Commonwealth and to participate in volunteer events/activities sponsored by the American Dental Association (ADA) and other National associations that may take place within the Commonwealth. This rulemaking effectuates Act 7. Lisa Burns
(717) 783-7162
Restricted Faculty Licenses
49 Pa. Code Chapter 33
(# 16A-4632)
Fall 2017, as Proposed The act of July 2, 2014 (P.L. 828, No. 89) (Act 89) amended the Dental Law to provide for restricted faculty licenses. A restricted faculty license is granted to an individual for the limited purpose of teaching in a dental school or advanced dental education program as a faculty member at an accredited dental school in this Commonwealth. This rulemaking effectuates Act 89. Lisa Burns
(717) 783-7162
State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists
Electronic Seals and Signatures
49 Pa. Code Chapter 37
(# 16A-4712)
Fall 2017, as Proposed In addition to updating their current regulations on seals, the three boards that regulate design professionals in this Commonwealth (including the State Architects Licensure Board, the State Registration Board for Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists, and the State Board of Landscape Architects) are proposing new regulations setting forth standard requirements for electronic seals and electronic signing of design documents. The goal of these proposals is to provide all design professionals with regulations that are as consistent as possible with respect to both traditional seals and electronic seals to benefit both the design professionals and their clients. Robin Shearer
(717) 783-7049
Renewal Fees
49 Pa. Code § 37.17
(# 16A-4713)
Fall 2017, as Final Under section 9(a) of the Professional Engineer, Land Surveyor and Geologist Registration Law (63 P.S. § 156(a)) (act), the Board is required by law to support its operations from the revenue it generates from fees, fines and civil penalties. In addition, the act provides that the Board shall increase fees if the revenue raised by fees, fines and civil penalties is not sufficient to meet expenditures over a 2-year period. The current fee structure is inadequate to support the operations of the Board. This proposed rulemaking seeks to increase the biennial renewal fee for licensees from $50 to $100 so that revenues are sufficient to cover projected expenditures as required by the act. Robin Shearer
(717) 783-7049
State Board of Funeral Directors
Names
49 Pa. Code Chapter 13
(# 16A-4827)
Fall 2017, as Proposed In a recent Federal lawsuit, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals held that certain provisions in the Funeral Director Law that prohibited the use of trade names are an unconstitutional violation of free commercial speech under the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. This rulemaking proposes to set standards for the use of names by a funeral entity and eliminate restrictions previously established under those provisions of the Funeral Director Law that have been determined to be unconstitutional. Heidy Weirich
(717) 783-3397
State Board of Landscape Architects
Electronic Seals and Signatures
49 Pa. Code Chapter 15
(# 16A-6112)
Fall 2017, as Proposed In addition to updating their current regulations on seals, the three boards that regulate design professionals in this Commonwealth (including the State Architects Licensure Board, the State Registration Board for Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists, and the State Board of Landscape Architects) are proposing new regulations setting forth standard requirements for electronic seals and electronic signing of design documents. The goal of these proposals is to provide all design professionals with regulations that are as consistent as possible with respect to both traditional seals and electronic seals to benefit both the design professionals and their clients. Terrie Kocher
(717) 772-8528
State Board of Massage Therapy
Fees
49 Pa. Code § 20.3
(# 16A-724)
Fall 2017, as Proposed Under section 11 of the Massage Therapy Act (63 P.S. § 627.11) the State Board of Massage Therapy is required to support its operations by the revenue it generates from fees, fines and civil penalties. In addition, it provides that the Board shall increase fees if revenue is not sufficient to meet projected expenditures. Under the current fee structure, the Board cannot produce enough revenue to meet projected expenditures. This proposal would increase biennial renewal fees for massage therapists, application fees, and fees for temporary practice permits. Carol Niner
(717) 783-7155
State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators
Schedule of Civil Penalties
49 Pa. Code Chapter 43b, § 43b.17
(# 16A-6213)
Fall 2017, as Proposed This proposed rulemaking would amend the schedule of civil penalties for the State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators to implement Act 48 civil penalties for continuing education violations. Chris Stuckey
(717) 783-7155
State Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure
Code of Ethics
49 Pa. Code § 42.24
(# 16A-6710)
Fall 2017, as Final Beginning in 2011, the Board undertook a review of the language existing in § 42.24 and has compared it to various editions of the AOTA Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics. As a result of its review, the Board determined that it should update § 42.24 by adopting the 2015 AOTA Code of Ethics, which the Board finds to be the minimum standard of ethical conduct for occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants in this Commonwealth. The AOTA Code of Ethics not only reflects the Board's own view of ethical practice, but will also keep the Commonwealth's ethical standards consistent with the National standards. Carol Niner
(717) 783-1389
General Revisions
49 Pa. Code Chapter 42
(# 16A-6711)
Fall 2017, as Final The act of July 5, 2012 (P.L. 1132, No. 138) (Act 138) amended the Occupational Therapy Practice Act to, among other things, require the maintenance of professional liability insurance by occupational therapists, provide for the imposition of civil penalties in accordance with the act of July 2, 1993 (P.L. 345, No. 48), permit the Board to participate in the Bureau's ''impaired professionals program,'' and authorize the Board to establish additional requirements for licensure renewal designed to assure continued competency for occupational therapy assistants. This rulemaking implements the professional liability insurance and continued competency provisions of Act 138. Carol Niner
(717) 783-1389
State Board of Optometry
General Revisions
49 Pa. Code Chapter 23
(# 16A-5213)
Fall 2017, as Proposed Section 3(b)(14) of the Optometric Practice and Licensure Act (act) gives the Board the authority to promulgate all rules and regulations necessary to carry out the purposes of the act. Section 5(b) of the act provides the minimal requirements for continuing education of 30 hours in a biennial period for licensed optometrists. The Board is proposing amendments to its existing regulations to ensure that clear guidance is given to licensees in prescribing contact lenses, reporting continuing education and the standards for accepting commercial support from the providers of continuing education. Chris Stuckey
(717) 783-7155
State Board of Osteopathic Medicine
Prescribing
49 Pa. Code § 25.218
(# 16A-5330)
Fall 2017, as Proposed The State Board of Osteopathic Medicine proposes this rulemaking to set forth the minimum acceptable standards of practice that an osteopathic physician or physician assistant licensed by the Board must follow when prescribing, administering or dispensing drugs, including the requirements of the Safe Emergency Prescribing Act (Act 122 of 2016), the provisions of Chapter 52A of Title 35, relating to prescribing opioids to minors, and the provisions of Chapter 51 of Title 35 relating to safe opioid prescription and voluntary non-opioid directives. Aaron Hollinger
(717) 783-4858
State Board of Pharmacy
Compounding Practices
49 Pa. Code Chapter 27
(# 16A-5419)
Winter 2017-2018, as Final Through careful review and with input from stakeholders, the State Board of Pharmacy proposes to update its regulations to incorporate developments and improvements in the profession's safe, sterile practices and procedures for the compounding of pharmaceutical products for patients. Melanie Zimmerman
(717) 783-7156
State Board of Physical Therapy
Post-Act 38 Corrections
49 Pa. Code Chapter 40
(# 16A-6517)
Fall 2017, as Final The act of July 4, 2008 (P.L. 293, No. 38) (Act 38) substantially amended the act, including qualifications for licensure as a physical therapist, continuing education for all physical therapists and physical therapist assistants, professional liability insurance for all physical therapists, physician referral, and supervision of physical therapist assistants by physical therapists on a basis that may be less than direct on-premises supervision. Due to the extensive nature and breadth of these amendments, on December 22, 2012, at 42 Pa.B. 7652, the Board amended its regulations to implement Act 38. After final promulgation, the Board discovered various typographical errors to correct, necessary clarity edits and other items that were not, but could have been, addressed in the prior rulemaking. This rulemaking proposes to address those items. Michelle Roberts
(717) 783-7134
Fees
49 Pa. Code § 40.5
(# 16A-6521)
Fall 2017, as Proposed This proposed rulemaking would amend the Board's regulations so that application fees would be set to recover the cost of processing the application and biennial renewal fees would be reduced, yet would still cover the balance of the Board's cost of operations each biennium. Michelle Roberts
(717) 783-7134
State Board of Podiatry
Schedule of Civil Penalties—Podiatrists
49 Pa. Code Chapter 43b
(# 16A-4413)
Fall 2017, as Final This proposed rulemaking would adopt a schedule of civil penalties for continuing education and lapsed license violations. This is the first time that the State Board of Podiatry will participate in the Act 48 citation program. The Commissioner and the Board believe that it is necessary to implement the civil penalties contained in this proposed rulemaking to streamline the disciplinary process for these types of violations. Aaron Hollinger
(717) 783-4858
State Board of Psychology
Continuing Education
49 Pa. Code § 41.59
(# 16A-6317)
Fall 2017, as Proposed The Board, in its effort to continually review the efficacy of its regulations, has again reviewed the continuing education regulations and has determined that amendments are needed to update, revise and clarify the continuing education requirements. This proposed rulemaking would amend the requirements relating to home study, instruction and carry over. Chris Stuckey
(717) 783-7155
Code of Ethics
49 Pa. Code § 41.61
(# 16A-6324)
Fall 2017, as Proposed This proposed rulemaking would update the Board's Code of Conduct to adopt the American Psychological Association's (APA) Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct and various enumerated APA practice guidelines. Chris Stuckey
(717) 783-7155
Qualifications
49 Pa. Code § 41.31
(# 16A-6320)
Fall 2017, as Proposed In 2010, the Board published amendments to the regulations relating to education, examination and experience requirements for licensure. Since then, the Board has determined that additional amendments are needed to provide greater clarity and to implement changes made by the act of June 23, 2016 (P.L. 379, No. 53). Chris Stuckey
(717) 783-7155
State Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers
General Rulemaking for Appraisal Management Companies
49 Pa. Code Chapter 36
(# 16A-7021)
Fall 2017, as Final The proposal would govern the registration of appraisal management companies as required by the Appraisal Management Company Registration Act, 63 P.S. §§ 457.21—457.31. Temporary regulations pertaining to appraisal management companies expired on February 1, 2015. Heidy Weirich
(717) 783-4866
General Revisions for Certified Real Estate Appraisers
49 Pa. Code Chapter 36
(# 16A-7022)
Fall 2017, as Proposed This proposed rulemaking updates the Board's regulations to reflect mandated Federal changes made by the Appraisal Qualifications Board of the Appraisal Foundation, which is charged with establishing education and experience requirements for real estate appraisers under the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act of 1989 (FIRREA). Heidy Weirich
(717) 783-4866
State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors
Licensed Bachelor Social Worker
49 Pa. Code Chapter 47
(# 16A-6922)
Fall 2017, as Proposed The proposed rulemaking would amend the Board's regulations to implement the act of October 22, 2014 (P.L. 2884, No. 179) (Act 179) which provides for the establishment of a bachelor level social worker's license. The proposal establishes fees, licensure requirements, continuing education requirements, and standards of practice for licensed bachelor social workers. Sandra Matter
(717) 783-1389
General Revisions
49 Pa. Code Chapters 47, 48 and 49
(# 16A-6923)
Fall 2017, as Proposed Beginning in 2012, and culminating with this proposed rulemaking, the Board has undertaken a comprehensive review of its regulations relating to qualifications for licensure, supervision of clinical experience, including the provision of supervision through electronic means, and continuing education. The purpose of this rulemaking is to eliminate outdated provisions, update standards to reflect modern technology, and to modernize the Board's processes relating to licensure. Sandra Matter
(717) 783-1389
State Board of Veterinary Medicine
Licensure of Euthanasia Technicians
49 Pa. Code Chapter 31
(# 16A-5726)
Fall 2017, as Proposed This proposed rulemaking is necessary to implement the act of October 24, 2012 (P.L. 1452, No. 182) (Act 182 of 2012) which amended the Animal Destruction Method Authorization Law to require the State Board of Veterinary Medicine to register animal welfare organizations and to license euthanasia technicians to permit the organizations to purchase controlled substances and employ euthanasia technicians for the humane euthanasia of small domestic animals. Michelle Roberts
(717) 783-7134
State Employees' Retirement System (SERS)
No regulations being developed or considered at this time.
Department of Transportation (DOT)
Temporary Registration Cards and Plates
67 Pa. Code Chapter 43
Winter 2017, as Proposed This rulemaking will effectuate consistent validity periods applicable to temporary registration cards and cardboard temporary registration plates for a vehicle which is acquired in Pennsylvania for in- and out-of-state registration and use. Anita Wasko
(717) 787-2171
Jeffrey Spotts
(717) 787-5299
Registration Class Stickers
67 Pa. Code Chapter 55
Fall 2017, as Proposed This rulemaking will delete Chapter 55 and eliminate the issuance of weight class stickers. The elimination of these stickers will result in cost savings to the Department and the regulated community. Anita Wasko
(717) 787-2171
Jeffrey Spotts
(717) 787-5299
Staggered Registration
67 Pa. Code Chapter 57
Fall 2017, as Proposed This rulemaking will allow vehicles registered under Pennsylvania's apportioned registration system, in accordance with the International Registration Plan, to have registration expirations staggered throughout the calendar year, rather than the current system where all vehicle registrations expire on May 30 annually. Tammi Popp
(717) 705-5775
Jeffrey Spotts
(717) 787-5299
School Bus Drivers—Physical and Mental Criteria
67 Pa. Code Chapter 71
August 2017, as Final This rulemaking will update the medical standards for school bus drivers that have brain disease, cognitive impairment or a mental/emotional disorder. Laura Krol
(717) 346-1907
Jeffrey Spotts
(717) 787-5299
Photographic Driver's License
67 Pa. Code Chapter 73
Winter 2017, as Proposed This rulemaking will update the standards and procedures for initial issuance, renewal, replacement and duplicate issuance of a driver's license. Kara N. Templeton
(717) 787-2977
Jeffrey Spotts
(717) 787-5299
Actual Name on Certificate of Title, Driver's License, and Identification Card
67 Pa. Code Chapter 85
Winter 2017, as Proposed This rulemaking will expand the options married individuals have with respect to their surname as listed on such documents as a vehicle title, driver's license or identification card issued by the Department. Chris Miller
(717) 787-2977
Jeffrey Spotts
(717) 787-5299
Identification Cards
67 Pa. Code Chapter 91
Winter 2017, as Proposed This rulemaking will update the standards and procedures for initial issuance, renewal, replacement and duplicate issuance of a Department issued identification card. Kara N. Templeton
(717) 787-2977
Jeffrey Spotts
(717) 787-5299
Vehicle Equipment and Inspection
67 Pa. Code Chapter 175
Fall 2017, as Final This rulemaking updates vehicle equipment and inspection standards to better reflect current technologies, consistent with recommendations made by the Department's Inspection Advisory Board. Kay Kishbaugh
(717) 787-2171
Jeffrey Spotts
(717) 787-5299
Oversize and Overweight Loads and Vehicles
67 Pa. Code Chapter 179
Fall 2017, as Proposed This rulemaking accommodates the planned implementation of the Automated Permit Routing/Analysis System (APRAS), updates outdated language, and ensures references in this chapter are consistent with amendments to 75 Pa.C.S. §§ 4901—4983. Glenn Rowe, P.E.
(717) 783-6479
Jeffrey Spotts
(717) 787-5299
Hauling in Excess of Posted Weight Limit
67 Pa. Code Chapter 189
Winter 2017, as Final This rulemaking will update regulations to be consistent with amendments to the Vehicle Code under Act 89 of 2013. Halley Cole, P.E.
(717) 783-6146
Jeffrey Spotts
(717) 787-5299
Intrastate Motor Carrier Safety
67 Pa. Code Chapter 231
Summer 2017, as Proposed This rulemaking is necessary to waive hours of service and other requirements for mass transportation organizations and their drivers, while establishing new requirements consistent with the public interest. Danielle Spila
(717) 787-1208
Jeffrey Spotts
(717) 787-5299
Hazardous Material Transportation
67 Pa. Code Chapter 403
Fall 2017, as Final This rulemaking will remove outdated or superfluous language in the Department's Hazardous Materials regulations and ensure consistency with Federal regulations. Glenn Rowe, P.E.
(717) 783-6479
Jeffrey Spotts
(717) 787-5299
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 17-1385. Filed for public inspection August 18, 2017, 9:00 a.m.]



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