[47 Pa.B. 740]
[Saturday, February 4, 2017]

[Continued from previous Web Page]

Regulation Being Considered	Proposed Date	Need and Legal Basis for	Agency Contact
of Promulgation	Action
State Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers
Schedule of Civil Penalties— Real Estate Appraisers 49 Pa. Code § 43b.15a (# 16A-7016)	Fall 2017, as Proposed	The proposed rulemaking will codify and amend the Board's current schedule of civil penalties. Since the publication of the schedule in 2004, there have been several amendments to the Real Estate Appraiser Certification Act (REACA) which have altered several provisions that were included in the current schedule of civil penalties. In addition, the experience of the Board during the intervening years has demonstrated that additional violations, for example, continuing education violations, are appropriately disposed by the Act 48 citation process.	Heidy Weirich (717) 783-4866
Assessment Record Keeping and Reporting 49 Pa. Code §§ 36.201 and 36.265 (# 16A-7018)	Fall 2017, as Proposed	The proposed rulemaking updates the Board's regulations to reflect current practice followed by assessment offices throughout the Commonwealth, and to assure consistency with Uniform Standards of Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) standards of assessment practice.	Heidy Weirich (717) 783-4866
General Rulemaking for Appraisal Management Companies 49 Pa. Code Chapter 36 (# 16A-7021)	Summer 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)	Spring 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 Real Estate Commission
Advertising 49 Pa. Code Chapter 35 (# 16A-5616)	Fall 2017, as Proposed	This proposed rulemaking would codify the Board's current guidelines for advertising and establishes standards for team advertising. A number of licensed real estate professionals advertise and operate in groups known as ''teams.'' Teams are not defined or recognized under the Real Estate Licensure and Registration Act. These teams are not brokerages and could be easily confused by the public for a real estate broker in advertising. The Commission is now proposing these regulations to set binding standards for the advertisement of teams.	Krista Lisenbach
State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors
Child Abuse Reporting Requirements 49 Pa. Code Chapters 47, 48 and 49 (# 16A-6919)	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. Throughout 2014, numerous amendments were made to the CPSL as a result of the report of the Taskforce on Child Protection. This rulemaking implements those changes, including the requirement that all applicants and licensees of the State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors obtain required training in child abuse recognition and reporting.	Sandra Matter (717) 783-1389
Licensed Bachelor Social Worker 49 Pa. Code Chapter 47 (# 16A-6922)	Spring 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)	Summer 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
Volunteer Licenses 49 Pa. Code Chapters 47, 48 and 49 (# 16A-6924)	Fall 2017, as Proposed	This proposed rulemaking would implement the 2014 amendments to the Volunteer Health Services Act which extended the coverage of the act to include the provision of mental health services. The rulemaking will allow licensees of the board to obtain volunteer licenses to permit them to provide mental health services through approved clinics or on referral from an approved organization without remuneration, provided they do not otherwise active practice.	Sandra Matter (717) 783-1389
State Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
General Revisions 49 Pa. Code Chapter 45 (# 16A-6803)	Spring 2017, as Final	This regulation would update the Board's existing regulations to delete or amend outdated provisions and to implement the act of July 2, 2014 (P.L. 971, No. 106) (Act 106 of 2014), which eliminated licensure of teachers of the hearing impaired and made other revisions to the Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists Licensure Act.	Sandra Matter (717) 783-1389
Child Abuse Reporting Requirements 49 Pa. Code §§ 45.401—45.407 (# 16A-6805)	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. Throughout 2014, numerous amendments were made to the CPSL as a result of the report of the Taskforce on Child Protection. This rulemaking implements those changes, including the requirement that all applicants and licensees of the State Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology obtain required training in child abuse recognition and reporting.	Sandra Matter (717) 783-1389
State Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons
Out of State RV Dealer Registration; Fee 49 Pa. Code § 19.4 (# 16A-6011)	Fall 2017, as Proposed	This regulation would establish a fee for processing applications for out-of-state recreational vehicle dealers to register with the Board to participate in recreational vehicle shows, off-premises sales, exhibitions and rallies held within the Commonwealth.	Janice Cline (717) 783-1697
State Board of Veterinary Medicine
Licensure of Euthanasia Technicians 49 Pa. Code Chapter 31 (# 16A-5726)	Summer 2016, 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	Summer 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	Spring 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	Summer 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	Spring 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
School Bus Drivers—Vision Standards and Loss of Consciousness Requirements 67 Pa. Code Chapter 71	Spring 2017, as Final	This rulemaking will update the medical standards for school bus drivers who have a loss of consciousness of unknown or uncategorized etiology and establish field of vision requirements.	Laura Krol (717) 346-1907 Jeffrey Spotts (717) 787-5299
Photographic Driver's License 67 Pa. Code Chapter 73	Summer 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
Physical and Mental Criteria Relating to the Licensing of Drivers 67 Pa. Code Chapter 83	Spring 2017, as Final	This rulemaking will update the medical standards for license holders that have brain disease, cognitive impairment or a mental/emotional disorder.	Laura Krol (717) 346-1907 Jeffrey Spotts (717) 787-5299
Vision Standards and Loss of Consciousness Requirements Relating to the Licensing of Drivers 67 Pa. Code Chapter 83	Spring 2017, as Final	This rulemaking will update the medical standards for license holders who have a loss of consciousness of unknown or uncategorized etiology and establish field of vision requirements.	Laura Krol (717) 346-1907 Jeffrey Spotts (717) 787-5299
Actual Name on Certificate of Title, Driver's License, and Identification Card 67 Pa. Code Chapter 85	Spring 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	Spring 2017, as Proposed	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	Spring 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	Summer 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	Spring 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	February 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. 17-210. Filed for public inspection February 3, 2017, 9:00 a.m.]

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