INDEPENDENT REGULATORY REVIEW COMMISSION

Action Taken by the Commission

[39 Pa.B. 6424]
[Saturday, November 7, 2009]

 The Independent Regulatory Review Commission met publicly at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, October 22, 2009, and announced the following:

Regulation Deemed Approved under Section 5(g) of the Regulatory Review Act—Effective October 21, 2009:

 Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, Office of Victims' Services #35-31: Crime Victims Compensation (amends 37 Pa. Code Chapter 411)

Action Taken—Regulations Approved:

 State Board of Accountancy #16A-5512: Biennial Renewal Fees (amends 49 Pa. Code § 11.4)

 Coal and Clay Mine Subsidence Insurance Board #7-424: Mine Subsidence Fund (amends 25 Pa. Code Chapter 401)

 State Board of Education #6-312: Academic Standards and Assessment (amends 22 Pa. Code Chapter 4)

Action Taken—Regulation Disapproved: Order Not Yet Issued

 • State Board of Funeral Directors #16A-4815: Preneed Funeral Arrangements

 • Will advise when order is issued.

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Approval Order

 Public Meeting held
October 22, 2009

Commissioners Voting: Arthur Coccodrilli, Chairperson; George D. Bedwick, Vice Chairperson; S. David Fineman, Esq.; Silvan B. Lutkewitte, III; John F. Mizner, Esq.

State Board of Accountancy—
Biennial Renewal Fees;
Regulation No. 16A-5512 (#2759)

 On April 22, 2009, the Independent Regulatory Review Commission (Commission) received this proposed regulation from the State Board of Accountancy (Board). This rulemaking amends 49 Pa. Code § 11.4. The proposed regulation was published in the May 2, 2009 Pennsylvania Bulletin with a 30-day public comment period. The final-form regulation was submitted to the Commission on September 21, 2009.

 This regulation will increase biennial renewal fees for certified public accountants, public accountants, public accounting firms and continuing education program sponsors so that the Board can generate adequate revenue to meet its expenses.

 We have determined this regulation is consistent with the statutory authority of the Board (63 P. S. § 9.6) 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
October 22, 2009

Commissioners Voting: Arthur Coccodrilli, Chairperson; George D. Bedwick, Vice Chairperson; S. David Fineman, Esq.; Silvan B. Lutkewitte, III; John F. Mizner, Esq.

Coal and Clay Mine Subsidence Insurance Board—
Mine Subsidence Fund;
Regulation No. 7-424 (#2737)

 On December 10, 2008, the Independent Regulatory Review Commission (Commission) received this proposed regulation from the Coal and Clay Mine Subsidence Insurance Board (Board). This rulemaking amends 25 Pa. Code Chapter 401. The proposed regulation was published in the December 20, 2008 Pennsylvania Bulletin with a 30-day public comment period. The final-form regulation was submitted to the Commission on September 18, 2009.

 This regulation clarifies existing provisions with regard to the issuance of Mine Subsidence Insurance provided by the Board.

 We have determined this regulation is consistent with the statutory authority of the Board (52 P. S. § 3219) 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
October 22, 2009

Commissioners Voting:  Arthur Coccodrilli, Chairperson; George D. Bedwick, Vice Chairperson; S. David Fineman, Esq.; Silvan B. Lutkewitte, III, Dissenting; John F. Mizner, Esq.

State Board of Education—
Academic Standards and Assessment;
Regulation No. 6-312 (#2696)

 On May 2, 2008, the Independent Regulatory Review Commission (Commission) received this proposed regulation from the State Board of Education (Board). This rulemaking amends 22 Pa. Code Chapter 4. The proposed regulation was published in the May 17, 2008 Pennsylvania Bulletin with a 30-day public comment period. The final-form regulation was submitted to the Commission on September 21, 2009.

 This regulation amends state high school graduation requirements.

 We have determined this regulation is consistent with the statutory authority of the Board (24 P. S. §§ 26-2603-B and 26-2604-B) 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.

ARTHUR COCCODRILLI, 
Chairperson

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 09-2080. Filed for public inspection November 6, 2009, 9:00 a.m.]

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