NOTICES

INDEPENDENT REGULATORY REVIEW COMMISSION

Actions Taken by the Commission

[51 Pa.B. 4174]
[Saturday, July 31, 2021]

 The Independent Regulatory Review Commission met publicly at 10 a.m., Thursday, July 15, 2021, and announced the following:

Actions Taken—Regulations Approved:

 Department of General Services # 8-27: State Metrology Laboratory Fee Schedule (amends 70 Pa. Code Section 110.2)

 Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board # 125-234: Sports Wagering (amends 58 Pa. Code §§ 1401a—1411a)

 Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board # 54-90: Responsible Alcohol Management Program (amends 40 Pa. Code Chapter 5)

Action Taken—Regulation Disapproved: Order Not Yet Issued

 *Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs # 74-4: Standards for Drug and Alcohol Recovery House Licensure

 *Will advise when order is issued.

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Approval Order

Public Meeting Held
July 15, 2021

Commissioners Voting: George D. Bedwick, Chairperson; John F. Mizner, Esq., Vice Chairperson; John J. Soroko, Esq.; Murray Ufberg, Esq.; Dennis A. Watson, Esq.

Department of General Services—
State Metrology Laboratory Fee Schedule
Regulation No. 8-27 (# 3237)

 On June 18, 2019, the Independent Regulatory Review Commission (Commission) received this proposed regulation from the Department of General Services (Department). This rulemaking amends 70 Pa. Code Section 110.2. The proposed regulation was published in the June 29, 2019 Pennsylvania Bulletin with a public comment period ending on July 29, 2019. The final-form regulation was submitted to the Commission on May 25, 2021.

 This regulation amends the State Metrology Laboratory (Laboratory) schedule of fees that the Department charges for metrology laboratory calibration, type evaluation, and other services performed by the Laboratory.

 We have determined this regulation is consistent with the statutory authority of the Department (3 Pa.C.S. § 4178) and the intention of the General Assembly. Having considered all of the other criteria of the Regulatory Review Act, we find promulgation of this regulation is in the public interest.

By Order of the Commission:

 This regulation is approved.

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Approval Order

Public Meeting Held
July 15, 2021

Commissioners Voting: George D. Bedwick, Chairperson; John F. Mizner, Esq., Vice Chairperson; John J. Soroko, Esq.; Murray Ufberg, Esq., Recused; Dennis A. Watson, Esq.

Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board—
Sports Wagering
Regulation No. 125-234 (# 3279)

 On November 12, 2020, the Independent Regulatory Review Commission (Commission) received this proposed regulation from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (Board). This rulemaking amends 58 Pa. Code §§ 1401a—1411a. The proposed regulation was published in the December 26, 2020, Pennsylvania Bulletin with a public comment period ending on January 25, 2021. The final-form regulation was submitted to the Commission on May 26, 2021.

 The rulemaking establishes the regulatory oversight structure for the conduct of sports wagering in the Commonwealth.

 We have determined this regulation is consistent with the statutory authority of the Board (4 Pa.C.S. §§ 1202(b)(30) and 13C02) and the intention of the General Assembly. Having considered all of the other criteria of the Regulatory Review Act, we find promulgation of this regulation is in the public interest.

By Order of the Commission:

 This regulation is approved.

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Approval Order

Public Meeting Held
July 15, 2021

Commissioners Voting: George D. Bedwick, Chairperson; John F. Mizner, Esq., Vice Chairperson; John J. Soroko, Esq.; Murray Ufberg, Esq.; Dennis A. Watson, Esq.

Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board—
Responsible Alcohol Management Program
Regulation No. 54-90 (# 3236)

 On June 3, 2019, the Independent Regulatory Review Commission (Commission) received this proposed regulation from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (Board). This rulemaking amends 40 Pa. Code Chapter 5. The proposed regulation was published in the July 20, 2019, Pennsylvania Bulletin with a public comment period ending on August 19, 2019. The final-form regulation was submitted to the Commission on June 9, 2021.

 This final-form regulation incorporates statutory changes to the Responsible Alcohol Management Program (RAMP) that require mandatory training for managers and alcohol service personnel. RAMP certification, which is only required for certain licensees, is clarified and distinguished from RAMP training, which is mandatory for all employees who sell, furnish or serve alcohol, and verify ages of individuals entering a licensed facility. In addition, the regulation establishes application, approval, renewal and deauthorization procedures for classroom instructors and online training providers.

 We have determined this regulation is consistent with the statutory authority of the Board (47 P.S. §§ 2-207(i) and 4-471.1) and the intention of the General Assembly. Having considered all of the other criteria of the Regulatory Review Act, we find promulgation of this regulation is in the public interest.

By Order of the Commission:

 This regulation is approved.

GEORGE D. BEDWICK, 
Chairperson

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 21-1206. Filed for public inspection July 30, 2021, 9:00 a.m.]

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