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Catalog of Nonregulatory Documents

[51 Pa.B. 4433]
[Saturday, August 7, 2021]

 Under Executive Order 1996-1, agencies under the jurisdiction of the Governor must catalog and publish nonregulatory documents such as policy statements, guidance manuals, decisions, rules and other written materials that provide compliance related information. The following compilation is the twenty-fifth list of the nonregulatory documents.

 This catalog is being provided to ensure that the public has complete access to the information necessary to understand and comply with State regulations. We have made every effort to ensure that the catalog includes all documents in effect as of August 10, 2021; however, due to the breadth and changing nature of these documents, we cannot guarantee absolute accuracy. Facilitating access to information is important to enhancing the partnership between the regulated community and the State.

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Office of
ADMINISTRATION
(OA)

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 Editor's Note: The Index of Issuances, Manual M210.3, issued by the Governor's Office of Administration, Directives Management System, includes Executive Orders, Management Directives and Manuals. New or revised documents to the Index are published monthly in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and the entire index is revised yearly in the Pennsylvania Code.

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Department of
AGING

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 The following is a catalog of current nonregulatory documents for the Pennsylvania Department of Aging. Documents dating prior to 2012 have been excluded but can often be found under the Publications & Reports section of the Department's website at www.aging.pa.gov.

I. LEGAL DECISIONS

Contact: Neeka Jones, Chief Counsel; (717) 783-0509
Office of Chief Counsel

•	Reynolds v. Department of Aging, 570 A.2d 1373 (Pa. Commw. 1990).
•	Pennsylvania Department of Aging v. Lindbergh, 469 A.2d 1012 (Pa. 1983).
•	Suburban/Bustleton v. Department of Aging, 579 A.2d 426 (Pa. Commw. 1990).
•	McGuire v. Department of Aging, 592 A.2d 830 (Pa. Commw. 1991).
•	Dickey v. Department of Aging, 615 A.2d 990 (Pa. Commw. 1992).
•	In the Interest of M.B., 686 A.2d 87 (Pa. Commw. 1996).
•	Calabro v. Department of Aging, 689 A.2d 34 (Pa Commw. 1997).
•	Calabro v. Department of Aging, 698 A.2d 596 (Pa. 1997).
•	Schaffren v. Philadelphia Corporation for Aging, 1997 U.S. Dist. Lexis 17493 (M.D. Pa., 1997).
•	Scanlon v. Department of Aging, 739 A.2d 635 (Pa. Commw. 1999).
•	Peek v. Department of Aging, 873 A.2d (Pa. Commw. 2005).
•	Silo v. Commonwealth, 886 A.2d 1193 (Pa. Commw. 2005).
•	Commonwealth v. TAP Pharmaceutical Products, Inc., 885 A.2d 1127 (Pa. Commw. 2005).
•	Christian Street Pharmacy v. Department of Aging— unreported Commonwealth Court Opinion—May 30, 2007.
•	Christian Street Pharmacy v. Pa. Department of Aging, 946 A.2d 798 (Pa. Commonwealth Court, April 10, 2008).
•	Commonwealth v. TAP Pharmaceutical Products, et al., 212 MD 2004.
•	Commonwealth v. Janssen Pharmaceutical Inc. Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, Case # 002181.
•	Peake v. Commonwealth, 132 A.3d 506 (Pa. Commw. 2015).

II. INTERNAL GUIDELINES

Current Aging Program Directives
Contact: Steven Horner, Deputy Secretary; (717) 425-5065

A. AREA AGENCY ON AGING ADMINISTRATION

• 13-01-01	Area Agency on Aging Program Requirements, Planning Allocations and Aging Services Block Grant Format for FY 2012-13 Amendment # 1
• 13-01-02	Area Agency on Aging Program Requirements, Planning Allocations and reporting Requirements for Nursing Home Transition Program FY 2012-13
• 13-01-04	2012-13 Aging Block Grant Amendment # 1: Funding Allocations
• 13-01-05	Area Agency on Aging Program Requirements, Planning Allocations and Aging Services Block Grant Format for FY 2012-13
• 14-01-01	Area Agency on Aging Program Requirements, Planning Allocations And Aging Services Block Grant Format For FY 2013-2014-Revision # 1
• 14-01-02	OPTIONS Services Reporting Instructions
• 14-01-04	Area Agency on Aging Program Requirements, Planning Allocations and Reporting Requirements for the Title XIX Agreement for FY 2013-14 Revision # 1
• 14-01-05	Area Agency on Aging Program Requirements, Planning Allocations and Aging Services Block Grant Format for FY 2013-14 Revision # 2
• 15-01-01	FY 2014-15 Allocations
• 15-01-02	OPTIONS Spending Plan
• 15-01-03	Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability Resources clarifies program requirements, structure and funding for FY 2014-2015 Link program
• 15-01-04	Area Agency on Aging Program Requirements, Planning Allocations and Reporting Requirements for the Title XIX Agreement, FY 2014-15 Revision # 1
• 15-01-05	Area Agency on Aging Program Requirements, Planning Allocations and Aging Services Block Grant Format, FY 2014-15 Revision # 1
• 15-01-06	Administration
• 15-01-07	Hearings and Appeals
• 15-01-09	Assessment
• 15-01-10	Block Grant FY 2014-15 Allocation Revision
• 15-01-11	Title XIX Agreement FY 2014-15 Allocation Revision
• 16-01-07	Title XIX Funding Revision No. 1
• 16-01-06	Cooperative Grant Agreement Allocation Revision No. 2
• 16-01-05	AAA 2016-20 Area Plan
• 16-01-03	AAA Program Requirements, Planning Allocations & Reporting Requirements for Title XIX Agreement, FY 2015-16 Revision # 1
• 16-01-02	OPTIONS Services Reporting Instructions
• 16-01-01	AAA Program Requirements, Planning Allocations & Aging Services Block Grant Format, FY 2015-2016 Revision # 1
• 17-01-04	AAA Program Requirements, Planning Allocations and Title XIX Format for FY 2016-17
• 17-01-03	Program Requirements, Planning Allocations and Aging Services Block Grant Format for FY 2016-17
• 17-01-02	AAA Program Requirements, Planning Allocations and Title XIX Format for FY 2016-17
• 17-01-01	AAA Program Requirements, Planning Allocations and Aging Services Block Grant Format
• 18-01-01	Cooperative Agreement Initial 2017-18
• 18-01-02	Area Agency on Aging Program Requirements, Planning Allocations and Title XIX Format for FY 2017-18
• 18-01-03	Area Agency on Aging Program Requirements, Planning Allocations and Aging Services Block Grant Format for FY 2017-18 Revision # 2
• 19-01-01	Area Agency on Aging Program Requirements, Planning Allocations and Aging Services Block Grant Format for FY 2018-19 Revision # 1
• 19-01-02	Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Program Requirements, Planning Allocations and Title XIX Format for FY 2018-2019 (PDF).
• 19-01-03	Area Agency on Aging Program Requirements, Planning Allocations and Aging Services Block Grant Format for FY 2018-19-Revision # 2
• 20-01-01	Area Agency on Aging Program Requirements, Planning Allocations and Aging Services Block Grant Format for FY 19-20 Revision # 1
• 20-01-02	Title XIX Funding Amendment No. 1 for FY 2019-20
• 20-01-03	Area Agency on Aging Program Requirements, Planning Allocations and Aging Services Block Grant Format for FY 19-20 Revision # 2
• 20-01-04	AAA 2020-24 Area Plan Requirements
• 20-01-05	AAA Admin ASBG FY 19-20 Rev. # 3
• 20-01-06	AAA Admin Title XIX FY 2019-20 Rev. # 1

B. CONGREGATE MEALS

• 15-03-01	Policies and Standards for Food Safety and Menu Compliance Monitoring
• 15-03-02	Policies and Standards for the Department of Aging Nutrition Services

C. SOCIALIZATION, RECREATION, EDUCATION & HEALTH PROMOTION

•  19-04-01

OAA Title IIID Funding for Evidence-Based Programs and Health & Wellness Program—Effective 7-1-20

D. EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

• 12-05-02	Fiscal Year (FY) 12-13 Title V Allocation, Slot Level, Fiscal, Program and Reporting Requirements
• 12-05-03	Fiscal Year (FY) 12-13 Amended SCSEP Allocations and Slot Levels
• 13-05-01	Fiscal Year (FY) 13-14 Title V Allocation, Slot Level, Fiscal, Program and Reporting Requirements
• 14-05-01	Fiscal Year (FY) 14-15 Title V Allocation, Slot Level, Fiscal, Program and Reporting Requirements
• 15-05-01	Fiscal Year (FY) 14-15 SCSEP Funding Allocations
• 16-05-01	Fiscal Year (FY) 15-16 SCSEP Funding
• 16-05-02	Fiscal Year (FY) 16-17 Title V Allocation, Slot Level, Fiscal, Program and Reporting Requirements
• 16-05-03	On-the-Job Experience Policy
• 16-05-04	Standardized Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) Participant File Contents and Monitoring Policy
• 17-05-02	Fiscal Year (FY) 17-18 Title V Allocations, Slot Level, Fiscal, Program and Reporting Requirements
• 18-05-01	Final Fiscal Year 17-18 SCSEP Funding Allocations
• 18-05-02	Fiscal Year 18-19 Title V Allocation, Slot Level, Fiscal, Program and Reporting Requirements
• 18-05-03	SCSEP Revised Durational Limit Policy
• 18-05-04	SCSEP Policies Governing Federal Holidays, necessary Sick Leave, Leave of Absence, Terminations, and Grievances (PDF)
• 19-05-01	Fiscal Year (FY) 19-20 Title V Allocation, Slot Level, Fiscal, Program and Reporting Requirements
•  20-05-01	SCSEP FY 20-21 Title V Allocation, Slot Level, Fiscal Program and Reporting Requirements
•  21-05-01	SCSEP FY 21-22 Title V Allocation, Slot Level, Fiscal Program and Reporting Requirements

E. PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION

• 14-07-01

Transportation Payer of Last Resort

F. OMBUDSMAN

• 13-10-01	Upgrade to Statewide Reporting System Ombudsman Manager (Replaces 02-10-01)
• 16-10-01	Long Term Care Ombudsman
• 16-10-01	Regulation Compliance Manual
• 16-10-01	Update to APD Memo

G. ADULT DAY SERVICES

• 14-20-01

Older Adult Daily Living Centers Dually Licensed as an Adult Training Facility

H. PROTECTIVE SERVICES INTAKE AND INVESTIGATION

• 15-24-01	RON Intake and Payment for Ages 18-59
• 16-24-01	Report of Need Notifications for Department of Health Licensed Facilities
• 18-24-01	Revised Report of Need and Instructions (replaces any previous versions and instructions)
• 17-24-01	Protective Services Quality Assurance and Monitoring Protocol
• 19-24-01	Missing Persons Investigation Requirements
• 19-24-02	Revisions to 18 Pa.C.S § 2713 (Neglect of a Care-Dependent Person), Including the Creation of § 2713.1 (Abuse of a Care-Dependent Person) and changes to the Investigation, Summary, and Assessment (IS&A) form
• 19-24-03	Investigative Requirements When an Older Adult Cannot Be Located (revised 19-24-01)

I. DOMICILIARY CARE

• 13-25-01	2014 Domiciliary Care Payment to Provider
• 15-25-01	2015 Domiciliary Care Payment to Provider
• 16-25-01	2016 Domiciliary Care Payment to Provider
• 17-25-01	2017 Domiciliary Care Payment to Provider
• 17-25-02	2018 Domiciliary Care Payment to Provider
• 18-25-01	2019 Domiciliary Care Payment to Provider
• 19-25-01	2020 Domiciliary Care Payment to Provider

III. POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL:

I. Administration

 A. Directive—Issuance of Aging Service Policy & Procedure Manual Chapter I: Administration

 B. Chapter—Chapter I: Administration

 C. Definitions and Service Standards
• Appendix A. Definitions

 D. Documentation Requirements
 N/A

 E. Forms
 N/A

 F. SAMS Data Entry Requirements
 N/A

 G. Regulations and Citations
 N/A

 H. Resources
• Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)

II. Hearings and Appeals

 A. Directive—Issuance of Aging Service Policy & Procedure Manual Chapter II: Hearings & Appeals

 B. Chapter—Chapter II: Hearings and Appeals

 C. Definitions and Service Standards
 N/A

 D. Documentation Requirements
 N/A

 E. Forms
• Notice of Appeal Rights (PDF)
• Consumer—Adverse Action Notice and Appeal Instructions
• Provider—Adverse Action Notice and Appeal Instructions

 F. SAMS Data Entry Requirements
 N/A

 G. Regulations and Citations
• Appendix C.1—6 Pa. Code Chapter 3—Hearings and Appeals
• Appendix C.3—6 Pa. Code Chapter 21—Domiciliary Care Services for Adults

 H. Resources
 N/A

III. Assessment

 A. Directive—Coming Soon

 B. Chapter—Coming Soon

 C. Definitions and Service Standards—Coming Soon

 D. Documentation Requirements—Coming Soon

 E. Forms
• Caregiver Assessment Tool (CAT)
• Caregiver Assessment Tool (CAT) Instructions
• Needs Assessment Tool (NAT)
• Needs Assessment Tool (NAT) Instructions
• Needs Assessment Tool Express (NAT-E)
• Needs Assessment Tool Express (NAT-E) Instructions

 F. SAMS Data Entry Requirements—Coming Soon

 G. Regulations and Citations—Coming Soon
 

IV. OPTIONS Program 

 A. Directive—Issuance of Aging Service Policy and Procedure Manual Chapter IV: OPTIONS Program

 B. Chapter—Chapter IV: OPTIONS Program

 C. Definitions and Service Standards
• Appendix A.1 OPTIONS Service Standards

 D. Documentation Requirements
• Appendix B.1 OPTIONS Service Order Documentation Requirements

 E. Forms
• Appendix C.1 OPTIONS Consumer Reimbursement: Self-Employed/Independent Contractor Declaration
• Appendix C.2 OPTIONS Consumer Reimbursement Form: Personal Care and Home Support
• Appendix C.3 OPTIONS Consumer Reimbursement Form: Other

 F. SAMS Data Entry Requirements
• Appendix D.1 SAMS Data Entry Requirements

 G. Regulations and Citations
• Appendix E.1 28 Pa. Code Chapter 601: Home Health Care Agencies
• Appendix E.2 28 Pa. Code Chapter 611: Home Care Agencies and Home Care Registries

 H. Resources
• Appendix F.1 U.S. Citizen and Lawful Permanent Resident Requirements
• Appendix F.2 OPTIONS to MA Long-Term Services and Supports Transfer Process
• Appendix F.3 OPTIONS Cost Share Scale
• Appendix F.4 Financial Thresholds for Mandatory Medical Assistance Eligibility Determination Process

V. Care Management

 A. Directive—Coming Soon         

 B. Chapter—Coming Soon

 C. Definitions and Service Standards—Coming Soon

 D. Documentation Requirements—Coming Soon

 E. Forms—Coming Soon

 F. SAMS Data Entry Requirements—Coming Soon

 G. Regulations and Citations—Coming Soon

 H. Resources—Coming Soon

VI. Caregiver Support Program

 A. Directive—Issuance of Aging Service Policy and Procedure Manual Chapter VI: Caregiver Support Program

 B. Chapter—Chapter VI: Caregiver Support Program

 C. Definitions and Service Standards
• Appendix A.1 CSP Eligibility Quick Reference Chart
• Appendix A.2 CSP Program Service Standards

 D. Documentation Requirements
 N/A

 E. Forms
• Appendix C.1 CSP Conditions of Participation/Certificate of Accountability Form
• Appendix C.2 CSP Self-Employed/Independent Contractor Declaration Form
• Appendix C.3 Caregiver Reimbursement for Services and Supplies Form
• Appendix C.4 Caregiver Reimbursement for Personal Care and In-Home Respite Form

 F. SAMS Data Entry Requirements
• Appendix D.1 SAMS Data Entry Requirements

 G. Regulations and Citations
• Appendix E.1 PA Caregiver Support Program Regulations
• Appendix E.2 Older American's Act
• Appendix E.3 PA Caregiver Support Act of 2011

 H. Resources
• Appendix F.1 Acceptable Proof of PA Residency
• Appendix F.2 CSP Reimbursement Percentage Guide
• Appendix F.3 Resources for Caregivers of Children
 

IV. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE BULLETINS

• 06-20-01:	Interim Licensure Process for Older Adult Daily Living Centers
• 06-20-02:	Certificate of Occupancy Code for Older Adult Daily Living Centers
• 18-24-01:	Adult Protective Services Payment Requirements
• 18-29-01:	AAA/LIFE Program Interface

V. COUNCIL ON AGING

Contact: Faith Haeussler, Executive Director; (717) 736-9402

 • Pennsylvania Council on Aging Bylaws

VI. PHARMACEUTICAL PROGRAM (PACE)

Contact: PACE Operations Division; (717) 787-7313

 • PACE Provider Manual

A. PROVIDER BULLETINS

• PPB-20-011	PACE-CRDP-SPBP Audit and Telephone Prescription Changes REVISED
• PPB-20-010	REVISED PACE RDP and SPBP2 Non Par Labeler Code Bulletin
• PPB-20-009	REVISED PACE CRDP and SPBP2 Non Par Labeler Code Bulletin
• PPB-20-008	PACE and CRDP Non Par Labeler Code Bulletin
• PPB-20-007	PACE-CRDP-SPBP Audit and Telephone Prescription Changes (002)
• PPB-20-006	REVISED PACE and CRDP Non Par Labeler Code Bulletin
• PPB-20-005	PACE and CRDP Non Par Labeler Code Bulletin
• PPB-20-004	PACE Early Refill Edit UPDATE
• PPB-20-003	PACE Early Refill Edit
• PPB-20-002	Billing Partial Fills
• PPB-20-001	340 B Pricing Reminder Bulletin
• PPB-19-001	Non Par Labeler Code Bulletin
• PPB-19-002	REVISED Non Par Labeler Code Bulletin
• PPB-19-004	AutoCAT and WCSF Termination Bulletin 2-26-19
• PPB-19-005	PACE Valid Claim Data
• PPB-19-006	PACE Medication Synchronization
• PPB-18-001	Sensipar Bulletin PACE and CRDP
• PPB-18-003	Carisoprodol Bulletin PACE
• PPB-18-004	Standing Order for Naloxone Bulletin
• PPB-18-005	Opioid Disaster Declaration
• PPB-18-006	WEB PORTAL ENROLLMENT
• PPB-18-007	NEW EDIT CRITERIA for BENZODIAZEPINES, SEDATIVE HYPNOTICS, MUSCLE RELAXANTS and OPIOIDS EFFECTIVE July 23, 2018
• PPB-18-008	New Edit Criteria for Opioid max duration effective Oct 10, 2018
• PPB-18-009	Non Par Labeler Code Bulletin
• PPB-18-010	Benzodiazapines and Sedative Hypnotics MX bulletin
• PPB-18-011	PACENET Income Limits Bulletin
• PPB-18-012	PACE and SPBP Third Party Liability Recovery Project
• PPB-18-013	PACE CRDP SPBP Get Help Now Campaign Bulletin
• PPB-18-014	PACE and SPBP Third Party Liability Recovery Project FAQ Bulletin
• PPB-18-015	Medicare Part D partner plans 2019
• PPB-18-016	Get Help Now Campaign Reminder Bulletin
• PPB-17-001	Medicare Part D Partner Plans 2017 sent January 2017
• PPB-17-002	Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Drug Manufacturers' Rebate Program Non Participating Manufacturers—sent February 2017
• PPB-17-003	Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Rebate Program Non Participating Drug Manufacturers Revised—sent February 2017
• PPB-17-004	Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Rebate Program Non Participating Drug Manufacturers—Revision # 2—sent March 2017
• PPB-17-005	Date of Birth Edit—sent June 2017
• PPB-17-006	Restricted Stimulants for PACE—sent May 2017
• PPB-17-007	Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Drug Manufacturers' Rebate Program Non Participating Manufacturers sent May 2017
• PPB-17-008	Short Cycle Claims Reprocessing sent May 2017
• PPB-17-009	Date of Birth Edit—UPDATE—sent May 2017
• PPB-17-010	DUR Edits—sent June 2017
• PPB-17-011	Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Drug Manufacturers' Rebate Program REVISION—sent June 2017
• PPB-17-012	DOB Bulletin Implementation
• PPB-17-013	PACE CRDP SPBP2 Non participating Manufacturers Bulletin
• PPB-17-014	PACE Dispensing Fee Revision Bulletin
• PPB-17-015	PACE CRDP SPBP2 Non participating Manufacturers Bulletin
• PPB-17-016	Surrounding State Edit Bulletin
• PPB-17-017	Med D plans 2018 bulletin
• PPB-16-001	Prescriber Edit Enhancement sent January 2016
• PPB-16-002	Prescriber Edit Enhancement: Implementation sent January 2016
• PPB-16-003	Part D Transition Period: Ending sent February 2016
• PPB-16-004	AstraZeneca Recall sent February 2016
• PPB-16-005	Rejected Reversal Recovery sent March 2016
• PPB-16-006	Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) Implementation sent March 2016
• PPB-16-007	Update: Federal Upper Limits (FUL) sent March 2016
• PPB-16-008	Postponed Rejected Reversal Recovery sent March 2016
• PPB-16-009	Drug Manufacturers' Rebate Program Non Participating Manufacturer sent March 2016
• PPB-16-010	Mandatory Substitution sent April 2016
• PPB-16-011	Revised Audit Manual sent April 2016
• PPB-16-012	Compound Edit sent May 2016
• PPB-16-013	Update: Federal Upper Limits (FUL) sent April 2016
• PPB-16-014	DUR High Dose Edits sent May 2016
• PPB-16-015	New PACE Provider Agreement sent May 2016
• PPB-16-016	New PACE Legislation sent November 2016
• PPB-16-017	Drug Manufacturers' Rebate Program sent August 2016
• PPB-16-018	Short Term Opioid Edit sent September 2016
• PPB-16-019	Therapeutic Duplication Edit sent September 2016
• PPB-16-020	Drug Manufacturers Update sent September 2016
• PPB-15-001	New Edits Bulletin sent January 2015
• PPB-15-002	Medicare Part D Plan Information Bulletin sent January 2015
• PPB-15-003	FUL (Federal Upper Limits) Reimbursement Bulletin sent January 2015
• PPB-15-004	Alzheimer Disease Edits Bulletin sent February 2015
• PPB-15-005	Quantity Limits Bulletin sent March 2015
• PPB-15-006	Part D Plan Transition Period Bulletin sent March 2015
• PPB-15-007	System Upgrade Window Bulletin sent May 2015
• PPB-15-008	$4,000 Prescription Procedure Revision Bulletin sent June 2015
• PPB-15-009	Drug Manufacturers' Rebate Program Non Participating Manufacturers sent August 2015
• PPB-15-010	Praluent® (alirocumab) Injection sent August 2015
• PPB-15-011	Mandatory Substitution sent August 2015
• PPB-15-012	Prolia® (denosumab) Injection sent August 2015
• PPB-15-014	Levemir® (Insulin Detemir [rDNA Origin] Injection) Day's Supply sent September 2015
• PPB-15-015	Immunizations: Influenza Vaccine sent October 2015
• PPB-15-016	Drug Manufacturers' Rebate Program Non Participating Manufacturers sent September 2015
• PPB-15-017	2016 Edit Enhancements sent December 2015
• PPB-15-018	Cost Exceeds Maximum Edit Revision sent October 2015
• PPB-15-019	Prescriber Edit Enhancement sent December 2015
• PPB-15-020	Medicare Part D Partner Plans 2016 sent December 2015
• PPB-14-005	ProDUR Editing of Part D claims Bulletin sent September 2014
• PPB-14-006	ProDUR Edit Additions Bulletin sent September 2014
• PPB-14-007	FUL (Federal Upper Limit) Reprocessing Bulletin sent September 2014
• PPB-14-009	Non-participating Manufacturers Bulletin sent October 2014
• PPB-13-002	FUL Reimbursement Bulletin sent May 2013
• PPB-13-003	New DUR Edits Bulletin sent March 2013
• PPB-13-004	Rejected Reversals Bulletin sent April 2013
• PPB-13-005	NCPDP 7C Edit Bulletin sent March 2013
• PPB-13-006	Compound Enhancement Bulletin sent May 2013
• PPB-13-007	Non-Participating Manufacturers Bulletin sent May 2013
• PPB-12-001	Part D Plans with Agreements Bulletin sent January 2012
• PPB-12-002	D.|MF Postponement Bulletin sent March 2012
• PPB-12-003	PACE Implementation Bulletin sent April 2012
• PPB-12-004	Correct BIN number on secondary claims sent March 2012
• PPB-12-006	PACE Implementation reminder Bulletin sent April 2012
• PPB-12-007	PACE Portal Announcement Bulletin sent April 2012
• PPB-12-008	NCPD v5.1Denial Date Bulletin sent May 2012
• PPB-12-009	Prescriber NPI edit Bulletin sent May 2012
• PPB-12-010	4Rx Identifier Edit Bulletin sent June 2012
• PPB-12-013	Non-Participating Manufacturers Bulletin sent September 2012
• PPB-12-014	FUL (Federal Upper Limits) Bulletin sent October 2012
• PPB-12-015	Short Cycle Dispensing Bulletin sent October 2012
• PPB-12-016	Part D Plans for 2013 sent November 2012
• PPB-12-018	Pro DUR Bulletin sent November 2012

 
 

B. PHYSICIAN EDUCATIONAL TRAINING

•	Evaluation and management of Alzheimer's Disease and related disorders
•	Aggregating the evidence on antiplatelet drugs: A review of recent clinical trials
•	Helping patients with COPD breathe easier: Integrating the latest evidence on chronic lung disease into primary care practice
•	Preventing falls in the elderly: What primary care clinicians can do to reduce injury and death
•	Acid Suppression Therapy: Neutralizing the Hype
•	Managing pain in the elderly
•	Managing pain without overusing opioids: Implementing safe, effective, and less risky analgesic strategies
•	Weighing the evidence on obesity and its management
•	Just a spoonful of medicine helps the sugar go down: Improving the management of type 2 diabetes
•	Preventing overuse of antipsychotic drugs in nursing home care
•	Evaluating and managing urinary incontinence
•	Anticoagulation: a key strategy—slow(er), even if not steady, wins the race
•	Heart failure: Managing risk and improving patient outcomes
•	Managing type 2 diabetes: a spoonful of medicine helps the sugar go down, but there's more to it than that
•	Lowering lipid levels

VII. PROTECTIVE SERVICES

Contact: Denise Getgen, Director; (717) 772-0184

 • Older Adult Protective Services Guidance Tool

VIII. EDUCATION & OUTREACH

Contact: Steve Rodgers, Director; (717) 783-7132

A. APPRISE SHIP Tracking and Reporting System (STARS) Manual

• Telecenter Manual
• Local Coordinator Manual
• APPRISE Volunteer Handbook
• APPRISE On-site Assessment Guide for Local Programs
• APPRISE On-site Assessment Guide for Regional Coordinators
• APPRISE Mentee Guide
• APPRISE Mentor Guide

B. HEALTH & WELLNESS

• Health & Wellness Program Coordinator Manual
 
 

IX: COVID-19 GUIDANCE 

Contact: Karen Gray, Director, Office of Communications; (717) 705-3702

 A. COVID-19 Closure Provider Guidance

3/15/20	Adult Day Centers
4/22/20	Domiciliary Care Backup Plan
4/7/20	FBI Background Checks
4/20/20	Legal Services
3/15/20	OPTIONS/Caregiver Support/Domiciliary Care
3/18/20	Protective Services
3/15/20	Senior Community Centers
4/29/20	Senior Community Service Employment Program

 B. COVID-19 Reopening Provider Guidance

6/3/20	Adult Day Centers
8/12/20	Consumer Acknowledgement Form
6/8/20	Consumer Contact & In-Home Visits
8/12/20	Consumer Notice Form
6/23/20	Domiciliary Care
6/15/20	Protective Services
5/25/21	Senior Community Centers—Lifting Mitigation Strategies
5/18/21	Senior Community Service Employment Program Temporary Increase in Weekly Hours
6/13/20	Senior Community Center Reopening Guidance

 C. COVID-19 Resurgence Provider Guidance

8/28/20	Aging Services
8/28/20	Protective Services
8/28/20	Senior Community Centers
12/3/20	Senior Community Service Employment Program

 D: COVID-19 Provider Forms

8/12/20	Consumer Acknowledgment Form
8/12/20	Consumer Notice Form
8/28/20	Mitigation Strategies Change Form

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Department of
AGRICULTURE

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I. POLICY STATEMENTS

A. Bureau of Administrative Services

• Right-to-Know Procedures—Public Access to Information
Contact: Susan West (717) 787-5674

B. Bureau of Food Assistance

• Allowable Uses of State Food Purchase Program Capital Asset Program (CAP) Monies
Contact: Sandy Hopple (717) 772-2693

C. Bureau of Market Development

• Instructions for Completion of Application for Fairs Capital Improvement Matching Funds Grant
Contact: Tracy Barone (717) 772-3094

D. State Horse Racing Commission

• Licensing Procedures and Standards for Applicants—Bureau of Harness Racing
Contact: Nicole McCrone (717) 265-7751

• Licensing Procedures and Standards for Applicants—Bureau of Horse Racing
Contact: Nicole McCrone (717) 265-7751

II. GUIDANCE MANUALS

A. Bureau of Animal Health and Diagnostic Services

•	Pennsylvania Animal Diagnostic Laboratory System User Guide
•	Guidance on Veterinary Practices Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
•	COVID-19 Guidance: Livestock Markets
•	COVID-19 Guidance: Agricultural Auctions and Markets
•	National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) Enrollment Instructions for Subpart 145E Non-Commercial Hatcheries in PA
•	National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) Enrollment Instructions for Subpart 145E Commercial Hatcheries in PA
•	National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) LPAI Monitored Program Enrollment Instructions for Commercial Table Egg Layer Flocks; Slaughter Plants and Affiliated Flocks; and Raised-for-Release Game Birds/Waterfowl in PA
•	Certified Poultry Technician User Guide
•	Dealers, Agents and Haulers of Domestic Animals—Requirements

Contact: Dr. Kevin Brightbill (717) 705-1626

• Pennsylvania Animal Diagnostic Laboratory System Fee Schedule
Contact: Deepanker Tewari (717) 787-8808

B. Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement

• Standard Operating Procedures Manual
Contact: Kristen Donmoyer (717) 787-3062

C. Bureau of Farmland Preservation

• A Guidebook to Farmland Preservation
• Agricultural Security Area Handbook
Contact: Doug Wolfgang (717) 783-3167

D. Bureau of Food Assistance

• Farmers Market Nutrition Program—Farmer/Vendor Procedure Manual
• Woman, Infants, and Children (''WIC'') FMNP Procedure Manual
• Self Declaration of Need: Income Poverty Guidelines for TEFAP, with USDA Nondiscrimination Statement
• CSFP Applicant Self-Declaration of Need with USDA Nondiscrimination Statement
Contact: Sandy Hopple (717) 772-2693

E. Bureau of Food Safety and Laboratory Services

• Open Air Markets Requirements for Food Protection within a Retail Food Facility
• Guidelines for the Preparation of Sushi Products
• Guidance for Labeling Packaged Foods in Retail Food Facilities
• Checklist for Mobile Food Facilities in PA
• Checklist for Temporary Food Facilities Operating with Permanent Licenses in PA
• Checklist for Retail Food Facilities Operating with Temporary Licenses in PA• Current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)—Food Establishment Checklist
• Canning of Acid, Acidified, or Fermented Foods and Beverages—Guidance for PA Commercial Food Processors
• Canning of Acid, Acidified, or Fermented Foods and Beverages—Guidance for PA Limited Food Establishments
• Guidelines for Apple Cider/Juice Processors in PA
• Guidelines for Maple Syrup Processors
• Kombucha Brewing and Bottling Guidelines—Hazard Controls and Preventive Controls for Safety
• Guidelines for Honey Processors in PA
• Honey Registration Guide
• Rabbit and Poultry Slaughter/Processing Requirements
• Rabbit Slaughtering Operations—Rabbit Health
• Guidelines for Product Samples
• Sanitation and Food Safety in the Deli
• Ready-to-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food—Date Marking
• Labeling Requirements of Food Products at Retail Food Facilities—Unpackaged Food Portioned to Consumer Specifications
• Labeling Requirements of Food Products at Retail Food Facilities—Unpackaged Food—Customer Self-Service
• Labeling Requirements of Food Products at Retail Food Facilities
• Guidance for Labeling Packaged Foods in Retail Food Facilities
• Eggs from Small Flock Producers
• Clean-Up for Vomiting and Diarrheal Event in Retail Food Facilities
• Mobile Food Facility Operation Guide—Guidelines for MFF Licensing—Permanent Licenses and Temporary Licenses
• Barbequing in PA
• Pre-Operational Guide for Temporary Food Facilities with Temporary Licenses
• Specialized Processes at Retail
• Reduced Oxygen Packaging (ROP) Policy and Procedures
• Consumer Food Safety for Emergencies
• Restaurants and Retail Food Stores Reopening after Flooding
• Emergency Guideline for Food Facilities during Boil Water Advisory and Other Public Notices
• Restaurant and Retail Food Facilities—Responding to a Power Outage
• Guidance for Loss of Water Service in Food Facilities
• Farmers Market General Guidelines
• Farmers Market Guide to Licensing and Sales Tax
• Current Local Health Jurisdiction listing
• Temporary vs. Permanent at Event Requirements Comparison Chart
• HACCP General Guide to Hazards
• HACCP Plan in PA Retail Food Facilities—Plan Content Requirements
• Food Employee Certification—List of Course Providers
• Food Employee Certification—Food Safety for Non Profits
• Seasonal Farm Labor Camps—An Operators Guide to Farm Labor Camps in PA
• Seasonal Farm Labor Camps—SFLC Plan Review Checklist
• Seasonal Farm Labor Camps—SFLC Self—Inspection
• Manufactured Foods—Canned Food Decision Tree
• Manufactured Foods—Foods with a Standard of Identity
• Manufactured Foods—Manufacturing Reference Sheet
• Frozen Desserts—Frozen Dessert Cleaning Flowchart
• Frozen Desserts—Frozen Dessert Guidelines
• Frozen Desserts—Frozen Dessert Machine Cleaning Procedures
• Frozen Desserts—Frozen Dessert Testing Fact Sheet
• Milk—Milk Labeling Standards
• Milk—Milk Labeling Flexibility Memo
Contact: Sheri L. Morris (717) 787-4315

F. Bureau of Plant Industry

• Instructions for Licensing under the Pennsylvania Commercial Feed Law
• Veterinary Feed Directive from FDA
• Exhibitor's Guide to Veterinary Feed Directive
• Instructions for Licensing under the Pennsylvania Fertilizer Act
• Directions for Renewing Specialty Fertilizer Registration in Pennsylvania
• Instruction for Licensing under the Pennsylvania Agricultural Liming Materials Act
Contact: David Dressler (717) 772-5216

• Instructions for Licensing under the Pennsylvania Seed Act
Non-commercial Seed Library Policy
• Seed Library Protocol
• Seed Program FAQs
Contact: Johnny Zook (717) 787-4894

• Directions for Registering Pesticides in Pennsylvania
• Restricted Use Pesticide Record Template
• Notice Regarding Section 18 Applications for Surface Antimicrobial Pesticide Products Against SARS CoV-2
Contact: Daniel Duer (717) 772-5211
 
• Guidance for Sponsors of Pesticide Course
Contact: Jessica Lenker (717) 772-5217

• Instructions for Licensing under the Pennsylvania Soil and Plant Amendment Act
• Directions for Soil and Plant Amendment Registration in Pennsylvania
Contact: David Dressler (717) 772-5216

• IPM for Pennsylvania Schools: A How-To Manual
• Hemp Grower/Processor Application Instructions
• Checklists for Hemp Application and Permit Requirements:
• Hemp Sampling Agent Training, protocols, and forms
• Hemp Testing Laboratories Requirements and Registry
Contact: Sarah Pickel (717) 772-5227

• Guidelines for Handling and Disposal of Flood Damaged Grain and Other Crops
Contact: Erin Bubb (717) 772-5215

• Spotted Lanternfly Checklist for Residents
• Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine Decision Tree
Contact: Shane Philipps (717) 836-3255

• Voluntary Best Management Practices for Beekeepers
Contact: Karen Roccasecca (717) 346-9567

G. Bureau of Ride and Measurement Standards

• Amusement Ride Operators' and Attendants' Manual
• Seller, Installer, Repairer Policy Statement
• Certified Examiner of Weights and Measures Policy Statement
Contact: Walt Remmert (717) 787-9089

H. Pennsylvania State Conservation Commission

• Best Management Practices Manual for Pennsylvania Livestock and Poultry Operations
Contact: Karl Brown (717) 787-8821

• Resource Enhancement and Protection Program (REAP)—Program Guidelines and Application
Contact: Joel Semke (717) 705-4032

• Odor Management Guidance and Technical Manual
• Odor Best Management (BMPs) for Facility Odor Management
• Odor Management Plan (OMP) Standard Plan Template
• Odor Management Plan (OMP) Amendment Standard Plan Template
• Odor Management Vegetative Buffer Standard
Contact: Karl Dymond (215) 287-4564

• Conservation Excellence Grant Program—Program Guidelines
• Guidelines for the Agricultural Conservation Technical Assistance Program
• Guidelines for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Conservation District Administrative Support Program
• Special Project Guidelines—''Building for Tomorrow'' Leadership Development Program
• Special Project Guidelines—Ombudsman Program
• Special Project Guidelines—Pennsylvania Envirothon Education Scholarship Program
Contact: Johan Berger (717) 772-4189

• Pennsylvania's Nutrient Management Act Technical Manual
• Nutrient Management Program Administrative Manual
Contact: Frank Schneider (717) 705-3895

• Dirt, Gravel, and Low Volume Roads Maintenance Program—Policy
• Dirt, Gravel, and Low Volume Roads Maintenance Program—Administrative Manual
Contact: Roy Richardson (717) 787-2103

I. State Horse Racing Commission

• Guidelines for Medications in Racehorses—Bureau of Harness Racing
• Guidelines for Medications in Racehorses—Bureau of Horse Racing
Contact: Jason Klouser (717) 705-1626

III. INTERNAL GUIDELINES

A. Bureau of Animal Health and Diagnostic Services

• Bureau of Animal Health and Diagnostic Service Policy and Field Personnel Guidance Field Personnel Involvement in Animal Cruelty Investigations
Contact: Dr. Kevin Brightbill (717) 705-1626

B. Bureau of Farmland Preservation

• Checklist for Review of an Agricultural Conservation Easement Purchase Recommendation
• Checklist for Evaluation of a County Agricultural Conservation Easement Purchase Program
Contact: Douglas M. Wolfgang (717) 783-3167

C. Bureau of Food Assistance

• Temporary Enforcement Guidance: State Food Purchase Program Act—Program Participant Eligibility
Contact: Caryn Long Earl (717) 772-2688

D. Bureau of Food Safety and Laboratory Services

• Summary of Enforcement Requirements for Violations of Bacterial Count, Somatic Cell Count and Antibiotic Residue Tests for Individual Milk Producer Samples
Clarification of Enforcement Policy for a Producer Utilizing Two Bulk Milk Tanks• Enforcement Guidance: Frozen Dessert Law—Pasteurization Requirements for Dry Frozen Yogurt Mixes that contain Allowed Live Yogurt Cultures
• Producer Record Transfer Program
• Tolerances for Egg Quality, below which a Warning Letter shall be issued to a store
• Tolerances for Egg Quality, below which Seizure of Eggs will be made at a store
• Tolerances for Egg Quality, below which Prosecution will be initiated against a store
• Tolerances for Egg Quality, below which Seizure of Eggs will be made at a plant
• Bureau, Division of Food Safety Standard Operating Procedures Manual
Contact: Sheri Morris (717) 787-4315

E. Bureau of Market Development

• Agricultural Fair Program State Premium Guideline Book
• Healthy Farms and Healthy Schools Program—Program Objectives
• PATH to Organic Program
Contact: Laura England (717) 783-8462

F. Bureau of Plant Industry

• Plant Pest Act Enforcement Action Penalty Matrix
Contact: Dana Rhodes (717) 772-5205

• Fertilizer Enforcement Action Penalty Matrix
• Commercial Feed Enforcement Action Penalty Matrix
• Soil and Plant Amendment Enforcement Action Penalty Matrix
Contact: David Dressler (717) 772-5216
 
• Pesticide Enforcement Action Penalty Matrix
Contact: Don Gilbert (717) 772-5214

• Seed Enforcement Action Penalty Matrix
Contact: Johnny Zook (717) 787-4894

IV. OTHER

A. Bureau of Food Safety and Laboratory Services

• Industry Responsibilities with respect to Broken Seals
Contact: Sheri Morris (717) 787-4315

B. Bureau of Plant Industry

• Pennsylvania Pesticide Hypersensitivity Registration Information
Contact: Jessica Lenker (717) 772-5217

• Manufacture and Distribution of Raw Milk or Raw Milk Products for an Agronomic Purpose other than for Human Consumption
Contact: Erin K. Bubb (717) 772-5215

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Department of
BANKING AND SECURITIES
(DOBS)

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 Nonregulatory public documents of the Department of Banking and Securities are divided into three indexed categories listed below: Letters from Secretaries of Banking and Securities to Regulated Entities; Guidance Available Regarding Compliance with Depository Institution Statutes and Regulations; and, Guidance Available Regarding Compliance with Licensee Statutes and Regulations. The contact for all Department of Banking and Securities documents is the Office of Chief Counsel at (717) 787-1471.

SECRETARIES' LETTERS

 The following is a historical list of letters to regulated entities from respective Secretaries of Banking and Securities providing guidance regarding compliance with statutes and regulations applicable to Pennsylvania state-chartered banking institutions, savings associations, credit unions, and nondepository institutions licensed to make mortgage and other types of loans in Pennsylvania.

2021
4/16/21	Deputy Secretary's Letter on 2020 Annual Audit Report for Banks, Bank & Trust, and Savings Banks.
2/1/2021	Deputy Secretary's Letter reminding firms to contact regulators with issues related to SolarWinds breach.
1/26/21	Secretary's Letter on Establishing a Self-Service Web Portal. The Department is in the process of establishing a self-service web portal to provide for a more efficient, cost-effective, and secure digital process for the professionals, institutions, and businesses regulated by the agency.
2020
09/28/20	2021 Bank Holidays
5/12/20	Secretary's Letter Regarding Assessment Impact of PPP loans. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities (''Department'') seeks to neutralize the financial impact on assessment of loans originated by state-chartered financial institutions pursuant to the Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (''PPP Loans'').
2019
10/7/19	2020 Bank Holidays
7/29/19	Secretary's Letter on LIBOR Transition. The Department urges state-regulated banks, credit unions, and financial services companies to take action and prepare for the replacement of London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR).
1/10/19	Secretary's Letter on Government Shut Down. Given the reality of delayed receipt of paychecks and income by federal workers who live and work in Pennsylvania, the Department asks banks, credit unions, and financial services companies to extend their support to affected federal employees.
2018
9/19/18	2019 Bank Holidays
6/28/18	Secretary's Letter on Industrial Hemp and Banking to all Pennsylvania state-chartered, licensed and registered financial services institutions and companies to issue guidance in determining whether it is prudent for financial institutions to provide financial services to persons engaged in state and federal government-authorized industrial hemp research programs.
2/9/18	Deputy Secretary's Letter to update and clarify the acceptable means to comply with the annual audit requirements of section 1407 of the Banking Code of 1965. The annual audit requirements cover the financial records and internal controls of an institution including trust activities. This guidance rescinds and replaces any previous guidance issued by the Department.
2017
11/13/17	Secretary's Letter to all Pennsylvania state-chartered, licensed, and registered financial services institutions and companies regarding Cybersecurity. Cybersecurity continues to be a top priority of the department, as it should be for every financial services institution and business. The department continues to develop and share resources available to companies and organizations to assist them in developing strong practices to address cybersecurity threats.
10/6/17	Secretary's Letter to all persons engaged in an activity regulated or licensed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities regardless of the means of delivery of such regulated financial service regarding Fintech Licensure. The Department reiterates its long-standing position that all persons offering financial services to the consumers of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania must comply with all legal requirements associated with the offering of those services.
9/28/17	2018 Bank Holidays
2016
12/13/16	Secretary's Letter to all licensed money transmitters regulated by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities regarding on November 3, 2016, Governor Wolf signed into law Act 129 of 2016 and the provisions of the Act become effective 60 days after the November 3 enactment therefore, all licensees must be compliant with the provisions of Act 129 by the January 2, 2017 effective date.
10/27/16	Secretary's Letter to all Pennsylvania state-chartered, licensed, and registered financial services institutions and companies regarding the Department continuing to work collaboratively with federal regulators, other states financial regulators, and other Commonwealth agencies to address cybersecurity challenges.
9/23/16	2017 Bank Holidays
7/8/16	Acting Deputy Secretary's Letter to all licensed check cashers regarding amendments to the Check Casher Licensing Act following the passage of Senate Bill 489, signed into law on June 17, 2016, as Act 45 of 2016.
2015
9/29/15	Secretary's Letter to all persons that are engaged in money transmission by selling services to persons including non-profits, religious organizations, charities and political campaigns (''third-party recipient'') for the movement of money from a donor's bank account or credit card to a third-party recipient that this entities are in compliance with the money transmission laws of the Commonwealth.
9/16/15	2016 Bank Holidays
9/8/15	Secretary's Letter to all state-chartered, licensed, and registered financial services institutions and companies announcing the formation of a Cybersecurity Task Force, describing Commonwealth cybersecurity efforts, and encouraging the development of cybersecurity attack prevention and mitigation plans using available and recommended resources.
7/8/15	Deputy Secretary's Letter states that state-chartered credit unions are preapproved to include in their field of members the 12 types of associational groups enumerated in 12 CFR part 701.
3/20/15	Acting Secretary's Letter to all Licensees under the Debt Management Services Act regarding the Department's regulation addressing continuing education requirements.
2/19/15	Deputy Secretary's Letter to Chief Executive Officers of all Pennsylvania State-Chartered Banks, Bank and Trust Companies, and Savings Banks regarding the AOCI opt-out election on the institution's March 31, 2015 Call Report.
2014
10/18/14	Acting Deputy Secretary's Letter to mortgage loan correspondents providing guidance if assignment of loans to a warehouse table funder does not occur simultaneously with funding as required by Section 6102 of the Mortgage Licensing Act, 7 Pa.C.S. § 6102
10/1/14	Secretary's Letter to all entities engaged in the Debt Settlement Services Business with Pennsylvania residents announces enactment of Debt Settlement Services Act
9/5/14	2015 Bank Holidays
8/22/14	Secretary's Letter to all Licensees under the Motor Vehicle Sales Finance Act informing them of the December 1, 2014, effective date of the new, consolidated Consumer Credit Code, Chapter 62 of which repeals and replaces the MVSFA.
7/30/14	Secretary's Letter to all Pennsylvania State-Chartered Banks, Bank and Trust Companies and Savings Banks announcing New Assessment Regulation
7/30/14	Secretary's Letter to all Pennsylvania State-Chartered Credit Unions announcing New Assessment Regulation
7/30/14	Secretary's Letter to all Pennsylvania State-Chartered Trust Companies announcing New Assessment Regulation
6/26/14	Secretary's Letter to all Pennsylvania State-Chartered Credit Unions announces that on June 18, 2014, Governor Corbett signed into law House Bill 2009 as Act 62 of 2014, which updates and modernizes the Credit Union Code.
6/25/14	Secretary's Letter to all Broker-Dealers, Investment Advisers and Registrants of Securities Subject to the Pennsylvania Securities Act of 1972 announces that on June 10, 2014, Governor Corbett signed into law Senate Bill 1045 as Act 52 of 2014, which amends the Pennsylvania Securities Act of 1972 to reflect changes necessitated by the 2012 merger of the Pennsylvania Securities Commission into the Department of Banking and developments in federal and state securities laws over the past decade.
1/16/14	Deputy Secretary's Letter announces that Pennsylvania one-page mortgage disclosure is no longer required to be issued by mortgage licensees.
1/8/14	Deputy Secretary's Letter announces changes to coverage of the Consumer Equity Protection Act as a result of changes in federal law.
2013
9/17/13	2014 Bank Holidays
7/11/13	Secretary's Letter to persons engaged in the mortgage loan business in Pennsylvania or with Pennsylvania residents regarding the Governor's recent signing into law of House Bill 1124, enacted as Act 38 of 2013, which amends the Mortgage Licensing Act.
6/24/13	Secretary's Letter addresses repeal of the Savings Association Code of 1967 by Act 23 of 2013.
2/1/13	Deputy Secretary's Letter to Chief Executive Officers of all Banks, Bank and Trust Companies, Savings Banks and Savings Associations to provide guidance on the Department's position concerning the calculation of the credit exposure arising from a derivative transaction or a securities financing transaction entered into by an Institution for purpose of determining an Institution's lending limit.
2012
11/14/12	Secretary's Letter provides information regarding Acts 170-172 of 2012, House Bills 2368-2370, known as the ''Banking Law Modernization Package.''
9/14/12	2013 Bank Holidays
7/2/12	Joint Secretary's Letter with Federal Reserve Banks of Cleveland and Philadelphia announces Federal Reserve's Emergency Communications System and encourages all Pennsylvania state-chartered institutions to participate.
2011
12/22/11	Secretary's Letter announces new Office of Client Financial Services.
10/6/11	Secretary's Letter addresses final HUD SAFE Act Regulation and indicates Department will begin interpreting the Mortgage Licensing Act consistent with the HUD Final Regulation.
9/15/11	2012 Bank Holidays
9/12/11	Secretary's Letter requests all regulated entities to work constructively with local governments, individuals and businesses which are experiencing financial difficulties due to Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee.
7/21/11	Joint Secretary's Letter with Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency addresses termination of the Homeowner's Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program.
1/27/11	Deputy Secretary's Letter addresses issues regarding and provides guidance on the Small Business Lending Fund, established by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
2010
10/6/10	Deputy Secretary's Letter states that credit unions are preapproved to offer short-term, small amount loans (''STS Loans'') in parity with the ability of federally chartered credit unions as authorized by the National Credit Union Administration (''NCUA'') pursuant to Section 501(e)(1) and (f) of the Credit Union Code.
8/25/10	2011 Bank Holidays
2009
9/18/09	2010 Bank Holidays
8/05/09	The letter provides information regarding Act 31 of 2009, House Bill 1654 (P.N. 2448), which amends Pennsylvania's existing mortgage industry licensing law, 7 Pa.C.S. Chapter 61, in order to implement the federal Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (the ''SAFE Act''), 12 U.S.C. § 5101 et seq.
5/29/09	Secretary's Letter asking banking institutions to show flexibility and understanding toward state employees whose incomes may be temporarily disrupted as the result of a potential budget impasse.
4/24/09	Secretary's Letter to discussing the depository institutions confidentiality provisions of the Department of Banking Code related to examination reports and enforcement proceedings.
1/08/09	Secretary's Letter regarding debt management services and debt settlement services in Pennsylvania under the Debt Management Services Act, effective February 6, 2009.
2008
10/31/08	Secretary's Letter addresses questions regarding the ability of state-chartered banks, bank and trust companies and stock savings banks to participate in the United States Treasury's Capital Purchase Program in light of certain requirements contained in the Banking Code of 1965.
10/27/08	Secretary's Letter regarding recently announced programs by the U.S. Treasury and FDIC to enhance the strength of financial institutions, foster market liquidity and promote market stability.
9/09/08	2009 Bank Holidays
7/11/08	Secretary's Letter provides detailed explanation of three bills signed into law by Governor Edward G. Rendell on July 8, 2008: Act 56 of 2008, House Bill 2179 (P.N. 4020), the new consolidated mortgage licensing bill (the ''Mortgage Act''), Act 57 of 2008, Senate Bill 483 (P.N. 2163), which amends the Loan Interest and Protection Law (the ''LIPL''), and Act 58 of 2008, Senate Bill 484 (P.N. 2251), which amends the Department of Banking Code (the ''DOB Code'').
4/23/08	Secretary's Letter discusses the MOU between NY, NJ and PA Department of Banking regarding regional interstate branching.
2/28/08	Secretary's Letter regarding General Assembly considering legislation to create a new licensing category for individual mortgage originators in the Commonwealth.
2007
12/10/07	Secretary's Letter asking financial institutions to work to meet the credit needs of Pennsylvania heating oil dealers during the 2007-2008 winter season.
12/06/07	Deputy Secretary's Letter stating that Pennsylvania state-chartered credit unions that are eligible members of Visa U.S.A. are pre-approved to receive and retain stock that will be issued by Visa Inc. as part of a corporate restructuring in parity with the ability of federally-chartered credit unions.
10/10/07	2008 Bank Holidays
9/14/07	Deputy Secretary's Letter addresses acceptable means by which the required annual audit of trust activities of trust companies, bank and trust companies, and savings banks and savings associations that exercise trust powers may be accomplished, as required by Section 1407 of the Banking Code.
4/13/07	Letter provides guidance on nontraditional mortgage product risks.
2/01/07	The Pennsylvania Department of Banking joins with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in urging you to consider ways that your institution might choose to participate in the IRS' Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.
1/12/07	The Secretary's Letter announces the December 16, 2006 publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin of a Statement of Policy which defines dishonest, fraudulent, illegal, unfair, unethical, negligent and incompetent conduct under Sections 313(a)(5) and (14) of the MBBCEPA.
1/10/07	Letter announces that Pennsylvania state banking institutions and Pennsylvania national banks are hereby permitted to observe Monday, November 12, 2007, as an optional legal holiday in recognition of Veteran's Day.
2006
10/04/06	2007 Bank Holidays
6/28/06	Secretary's Memo to State-Chartered Banking and Trust Institutions, Savings Associations and Credit Unions; National Banks and Federal Thrifts regarding the Rise in Reports of Fraudulent Cashier's Checks.
6/01/06	Secretary's Memo to State-Chartered Banking and Trust Institutions, Savings Associations and Credit Unions regarding the Influenza Pandemic Preparedness.
2005
10/14/05	2006 Bank Holiday Schedule
4/13/05	Secretary's Letter states that overdraft protection programs are permissible for state-chartered depository institutions and provides guidelines for such programs.
2004
12/1/04	The Secretary's Letter request that State and National Banks, State and Federally Chartered Savings Banks and State and Federally Chartered Savings and Loan Associations consider the difficult winter period and the effect it will have on the cash flow of over 600 heating oil dealers operating in the Commonwealth.
9/30/04	Pennsylvania state-chartered trust companies, bank and trust companies, and savings banks and savings associations with trust powers may engage in fiduciary activities to the same extent as national banks without notice to the Department.
9/23/04	Secretary's Letter on behalf of Governor Edward G. Rendell, encourage leaders of financial institutions to act with reasonable forbearance toward local governments, individuals and businesses which are experiencing financial difficulties due to the recent floods.
8/03/04	The Secretary's Letter informs all lenders and brokers under the jurisdiction of the Department of the Department's concerns related to the use of improperly influenced appraisals. Letter also addresses ''builder exception'' under the Mortgage Bankers and Brokers and Consumer Equity Protection Act.
3/19/04	Secretary's Letter addresses terms and conditions of ''selective first payment due date'' options and ''deferred first payment'' options that may be offered to buyers as part of installment sale contracts under the MVSFA.
2003
9/30/03	The Secretary's Letter states that overdraft protection programs permissible for state-chartered depository institutions and provides guidelines for such programs. OCC Interpretive Letter # 914
9/2/03	The Secretary's Letter informs all mortgage lenders and/or mortgage brokers of the restrictions regarding the use of lock-in agreements.
8/22/03	The Secretary's Letter reminds all motor vehicle lenders that PA law requires motor vehicle lienholders to mail or deliver the outstanding motor vehicle certificate of title to the vehicle owner immediately upon satisfaction of the respective lienholder's security interest in the vehicle.
8/11/03	The Secretary's Letter, informs all mortgage lenders and/or mortgage brokers of the requirement to provide the written cautionary notice disclosure to an applicant for a ''covered loan'' at least three business days prior to consummation of that type of mortgage loan transaction.
7/25/03	The Secretary's Letter discusses the terms and conditions of deferred payment programs that may be offered to buyers as part of installment sales contracts originated by licensees.
6/25/03	The Secretary's Letter is intended to clarify the Department's position regarding the terms and conditions of deferred payment programs that may be offered to buyers as part of installment sales contracts originated by licensees under the MVSFA.
6/11/03	The Secretary's Letter that requests licensees and registrants under the Check Casher Licensing Act to voluntarily adopt a policy of cashing all government-issued checks at the rate authorized for government assistance checks in Section 503(a)(1) of the Check Casher Licensing Act.
5/8/03	The Secretary's Letter states that the Act 207 of 2002 provides Pennsylvania state-chartered credit unions parity with federally-chartered credit unions in regard to activities, field of membership requests, and investing in credit union service organizations, subject to a notice requirement.
5/2/03	Secretary's Letter stating that check cashers licensed by the Department of Banking must comply with the statement of policy issued May of 1998 concerning the Check Casher Licensing Act. The statement of policy provides that check cashers should post a notice of exact fees and charges, which shall be within the maximum prescribed in the act. The notice should be in plain view and in a location readily apparent to the consumer transacting business at each check casher location.
5/2/03	Secretary's Letter stating that retail food stores registered with the Department of Banking must comply with the statement of policy issued May of 1998 concerning the Check Casher Licensing Act. The statement of policy provides that check cashers should post a notice of exact fees and charges, which shall be within the maximum prescribed in the act. The notice should be in plain view and in a location readily apparent to the consumer transacting business at each check casher location.
4/1/03	The Secretary's Letter discusses state-charted banks engaging in payday lending activities.
3/26/03	The Secretary's Letter discusses the Streamlined Call Report filing requirements.
2002
9/23/02	The Secretary's Letter discusses that the Act 55 of 2001 definition of ''Covered Loan'' changes effective October 1, 2002; and that ''Median Family Income'' statistical estimates necessary for lenders to calculate (a) repayment ability of potential obligor under Section 512(b), and (b) whether negative amortization terms may be imposed on a potential obligor under Section 511(c), are now stated in the convenient chart attached to the letter.
6/3/02	Secretary's Letter discusses the Pilot Program for Residential Real Estate and Small Business Loans.
3/15/02	Secretary's Letter announces that by virtue of publication in the March 2, 2002 Pennsylvania Bulletin (Vol. 32, No. 9), the Mortgage Bankers and Brokers and Consumer Equity Protection Act (''MBBCEPA'') Continuing Education Regulation (the ''Regulation'') is now in effect for all licensees under the MBBCEPA. Therefore, all licensees must be in compliance with the requirements contained in the Regulation by June 30, 2003, in order to renew a license.
2001
12/21/01	This letter is to set forth in writing the Pennsylvania Department of Banking (the ''Department'') position on issues related to the ability of a Pennsylvania state-chartered bank, bank and trust company, or savings bank (''PA Bank'') under Section 322 of the Banking Code of 1965 (''Section 322''). 7 P.S. § 322.
10/19/01	Secretary's Letter regarding President Bush's Executive Order Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions with Persons Who Commit, Threaten to Commit or Support Terrorism.
8/17/01	Letter to announce Act 55 of 2001, the Mortgage Bankers and Brokers and Consumer Equity Protection Act. A summary of Act 55 is attached to the Secretary's Letter.
1/4/01	Letter announces that Pennsylvania state banking institutions and Pennsylvania national banks are hereby permitted to observe Monday, November 12, 2001, as an optional legal holiday in recognition of Veteran's Day.
2000
11/29/00	Governor Ridge signed into law as Act 89 of 2000, the Bank Parity Bill, HB 2533 of 2000 (P.N. 4073).
3/30/00	Pennsylvania State-chartered banks, bank and trust companies and savings banks may establish and operate messenger service branches.
3/23/00	Loans to Directors and Section 1414
1/18/00	Department's General Position on Internet Banking
1999
8/23/99	Holidays for 2000
5/26/99	Letter interprets section 1414 of the Banking Code of 1965 as permitting Pennsylvania state-chartered banks, bank and trust companies, and savings banks to charge interest on loans to their executive officers to the same extent as permitted under Federal Reserve ''Regulation O.''
5/12/99	Permissible Bank Holidays for 2000.
5/12/99	Letter states that state-chartered banking institutions and offices of national banks located in Pennsylvania may remain open for business on January 1, 2, and 3, 2000, in order to address customers' questions and concerns regarding Year 2000 computer transaction issues.
1/22/99	Record Keeping Guidelines under the Mortgage Bankers and Brokers Act.
1/22/99	Record Keeping Guidelines under the Consumer Discount Company Act.
1998
1/23/98	Year 2000 readiness and credit underwriting criteria for credit unions.
1/15/98	Year 2000 readiness and credit underwriting criteria.
1997
8/27/97	Holidays for 1998.
6/9/97	Letter addresses electronic submission of Call Reports.
4/24/97	Letter discusses computer problems in the year 2000.
1/31/97	Letter regarding federal regulatory agencies having adopted a revised Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System which has been known as CAMEL.
1996
11/25/96	Letter discusses the adjustment to the overhead assessment methodology for non-depository trust companies that it implemented in 1994.
4/16/96	Letter regarding authority of Pennsylvania state-chartered banking institutions to sell annuities issued by insurance companies.
1/26/96	Letter regarding heavy snowfall and floods having had a profound impact upon many communities in Pennsylvania and the financial hardships imposed upon your customers by this devastation.
1995
10/10/95	Letter to Presidents of Pennsylvania State-chartered Credit Unions forwarding Investment Powers, Standards and Accounting Guidelines for Pennsylvania state-chartered credit unions as required by Section 501(b)(7) of the Credit Union Code which was amended by House Bill 2563, effective February 12, 1995.
7/11/95	Letter regarding Act 39 of 1995, amends the provisions of Pennsylvania's Banking Code to authorize full interstate banking and branching under Pennsylvania law and to facilitate the operations of interstate banks in Pennsylvania.
3/24/95	Letter regarding the Simplification and Availability of Bank Credit Act.
1994
11/17/94	Letter to the Presidents and Chief Compliance Officers of Pennsylvania First Mortgage Companies regarding mortgage companies disbursing loan proceeds in a form prescribed by applicable law.
11/8/94	Letter to all Chief Executive Officers of Banks, Bank and Trust Companies, Savings Banks regarding Assets pledged for uninsured trust deposits.
10/13/94	Letter to the Presidents of Pennsylvania State-Chartered Credit Unions regarding automated teller machines at locations other than credit union's principal place of business.
10/5/94	Letter to all Chief Executive Officers of Banks, Bank and Trust Companies, Trust Companies, Savings Banks, Savings and Loan Associations regarding role change for outside auditors.
8/22/94	Letter to Chief Executive Officers of Pennsylvania Banking Institutions regarding bank holidays.
8/9/94	Letter to the Chief Executive Officers of Pennsylvania State-Chartered Banking Institutions, Savings Associations and Entities Licensed by the Department of Banking regarding enforcing the regulations of the Department of Banking Code, which provides for assessments of penalties and interest against financial institutions for failing to pay assessment and examination fees in a timely manner.
3/29/94	Letter to the Chief Executive Officers of Pennsylvania State-Chartered Non-Depository Trust Companies regarding the Department revising its examination/assessment billing method for non-depository trust companies.
1993
12/9/93	Letter to the Presidents and Chief Executive Officers of Pennsylvania State-Chartered Banking Institutions regarding a new schedule for costs associated with the examination and supervision of state-chartered banks.
1992
9/24/92	Letter to the Presidents and Chief Executive Officers of Pennsylvania State-Chartered Banking Institutions regarding evaluating the adequacy of capital and loan loss reserves separately.
1991
9/3/91	Letter to all Motor Vehicle Sales Finance Companies discussing the problems with late delivery of certificates of title by motor vehicle lenders upon satisfaction of the existing loan. Letter states that title must be released immediately upon satisfaction of a loan.
8/23/91	Letter to all CEOs of Pennsylvania Chartered Savings Associations and all Pennsylvania Department of Banking Examiners clarifying its 7/29/91 interpretation of section 510 of the Savings Association Code of 1967, 7 P.S. § 6020-70(a)(3) which states that the Department will not object to and will not cite in an examination report a savings association employer for offering and providing favorable terms and rates on loans to such association's employees.
7/29/91	Letter to all CEOs of Pennsylvania Chartered Savings Associations and all Pennsylvania Department of Banking Examiners interpreting section 510 of the Savings Association Code of 1967, 7 P.S. § 6020-70(a)(3).
5/2/91	Letter to all Pennsylvania State-Chartered Banks, Savings Associations, and Credit Unions, OCC, OTS, NCUA, FDIC, Federal Reserve Board and all State Financial Regulatory Agencies informing them that Settlers Trust Savings Bank has not been and is not currently chartered to be a Pennsylvania state-chartered or federally chartered bank, bank and trust company, savings bank, or savings association.
1990
12/3/90	Letter to the Executive Officer of the banking institution addressed: regarding the new minimum requirements for Annual Audits performed by Certified Public Accountants.
7/10/90	Letter to CEOs of Pennsylvania Financial Institutions informing them of an enforcement order against Mellon Bank, N.A. by the Pennsylvania Department of Insurance—re: Collateral Protection Insurance. Letter requests a summary of any existing collateral protection insurance programs to be used by the Department to assist the Department in drafting regulations to determine reasonable fees for licensees under the MVSFA.
7/10/90	Letter to CEOs of all Pennsylvania financial institutions informing them of the Department's opinion on the applicability of the ''Anti-takeover law,''Act 36 of 1990.
7/10/90	Letter to CEOs of all Pennsylvania Credit Unions informing them that credit unions must take immediate action in order to retain the power to indemnify their directors and volunteer officers. Also informing them that a special meeting of the board of directors should be called immediately to discuss adoption of a bylaw opting out of new provisions of the recently enacted ''Anti-takeover Law,'' Act 36 of 1990.
6/11/90	Letter to CEOs and Boards of Directors of State-Chartered Credit Unions informing them that strict compliance with section 27 of the Credit Union Act, 15 Pa.C.S.A. § 12327, is required whenever a state-chartered credit union plans to merge or consolidate with any other credit union. In the future, failure to submit a merger application to the Department prior to the consummation of a merger will be viewed as a violation of law.
6/6/90	Letter to CEOs of state-chartered commercial banks and state-chartered credit unions informing them of the Department's opinion on the permissibility of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh (''FHLB/P'') offering membership to other depository institutions in PA. Specifically, the FHLB/P would like to extend offers of membership to state-chartered commercial banks and state-chartered credit unions in PA.
5/17/90	Letter to CEOs of all Pennsylvania banking institutions informing them that the Department has recently issued an opinion regarding the impermissible collateralization of interest rate swap agreements.
4/30/90	Letter to all state-chartered credit unions issuing a new fee schedule for overhead assessment.
3/5/90	Letter to CEOs of all federally-insured state-chartered banks and S & Ls discussing the Resolution Trust Corporation, who is soliciting potential bidders for failing S & Ls. Letter requests institutions who are considering bidding to notify this Department before the bidding process begins.
1/18/90	Letter discusses FIRREA and additional language added to Section 222, entitled ACTIVITIES OF SAVINGS ASSOCIATIONS, which adds a new section to the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, Section 28, which states that Disclosures by Uninsured Savings Associations which are not insured by the Corporation, shall disclose clearly and conspicuously that the savings association's deposits are not federally insured.
1989
11/1/89	Letter to CEOs of PA Banking Institutions discusses legal holidays for 1990. The Department has been advised by the Federal Reserve Banks of Philadelphia and Cleveland that it is their intention to observe Veterans' Day on Monday, November 12. The Department exercises its authority under Section 113(b)(x) that all state-chartered institutions have the option to observe Monday, November 12, 1990, as an optional holiday.
9/29/89	Letter lists legal bank holidays for 1990.
8/11/89	Letter to PA savings associations which are insured by the PSAIC regarding Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act and Section 222, entitled ''Activities of Savings Associations'' which requires certain disclosures be made by non-federally insured savings associations.
4/13/89	Letter discusses House Bill 979, Act 173 of 1988 which makes several significant changes in the Banking Code of 1965, including provisions which provide real estate investment and development authority to commercial savings banks; permit commercial and mortgage-backed securities powers; and, permit commercial and savings banks to make investments not presently permitted under statute in amounts up to 3% of assets with no more than 1% in any one investment.
1988
11/3/88	Letter regarding survey of institutions offering low-cost checking and savings accounts.
11/2/88	Letter announces survey to be conducted by the Department regarding low-cost deposit accounts availability at banks and savings and loan associations.
10/17/88	Letter lists legal bank holidays for 1989.
9/30/88	Letter mailed to state-chartered banking institutions asking for a Report of Condition and Report of Income as of the close of business 9/30/88.
7/15/88	Letter to lenders asking them to act with forbearance toward farmers who may have been experiencing financial difficulties due to poor weather conditions.
6/30/88	Letter announces increase in assessments.
6/27/88	Letter to CEOs of bank and trust companies discusses the review of assessment fees for trust companies and trust departments. Letter asks institutions to complete a Report of Trust Assets.
6/3/88	Letter announces legislative amendments to sections 112, 166 & 117 of the Banking Code of 1965.
5/31/88	Letter to realtors discusses Senate Bill 7 of 1988, the Mortgage Bankers and Brokers Act.
4/6/88	Letter discusses the liquidation of TMIC Insurance Company and the need for some financial institutions to obtain alternate coverage.
1987
12/11/87	Letter to bank and savings and loan association CEOs—re: provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code regarding full-day hours during the holidays.
11/4/87	Letter lists fixed and optional bank holidays for 1988.
8/28/87	Letter permits closing of institutions for Constitution Day celebration in Philadelphia, September 17, 1987.
6/24/87	Letter discusses requirements under Section 403 of the Banking Code of 1965 relating to report of condition & report of income.
3/23/87	Letter addressed to CEOs of all PA state-chartered banking institutions discusses Sections 1407(a) and 1407(c) of the Banking Code of 1965, which revises the minimum requirements for Directors' audits performed by CPAs.
2/5/87	Letter discusses permissibility of purchase or establishment of discount brokerage office subsidiaries under sections 311(b), 502(d) and 203(d) of the Banking Code of 1965.
1/16/87	Letter discusses Senate Bill 1389, Act No. 205 of 1986, amending various provisions of the Banking Code of 1965 (P.L. 847 No. 346) particularly § 1610 relating to fair pricing provisions.
1/6/87	Letter discusses permissibility of investment on mutual funds under the provision of the Banking Code of 1965, 7 P.S. § 307.
1986
11/6/86	Letter contains a list of fixed and optional bank holidays for 1987.
9/30/86	Letter requests Report of Condition and Income as of September 30, 1986.
8/21/86	Letter discusses ownership of stock by state chartered institutions of out-of-state bank holding companies and 7 P.S. §§ 116, 311.
6/26/86	Letter requests Report of Condition and Income as of the close of business June 30, 1986.
3/17/86	Letter announces CSBS Computer Audit & Control Conference for bankers.
1985
12/20/85	Letter requests report of condition and income for 4th Quarter of 1985.
12/16/85	Letter announces Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday as a fixed holiday.
11/4/85	Letter lists all fixed and optional bank holidays for 1986.
9/25/85	Letter requests report of condition and income as of the close of business—9/30/85.
6/14/85	Letter announces upcoming examination of all corporations licensed under Pennsylvania's Secondary Mortgage Loan Act.
5/31/85	Letter discusses brokered loan fraud.
5/16/85	Letter announces ''Day with the Secretary'' program.
4/29/85	Letter discusses requirements for directors' audits pursuant to 7 P.S. § 1407(a) and the relevant regulations.
4/2/85	Letter announces CSBS Computer Audit & Control Conference for bankers.
1/30/85	Letter announces substantive amendments to 7 P.S. § 408, House Bill No. 2453, Act No. 1984-217.
1984
12/20/84	Letter announces staff changes in the banking bureau of the Department.
12/12/84	Letter discusses requirement of § 1407 of the Banking Code of 1965 regarding audit requirements.
11/28/84	Letter discusses increasing fees and charges for traditional financial services.
10/19/84	Letter announces banking legal holidays for 1985.
10/9/84	Letter discusses Section 105(B.1) of the Banking Code of 1965, establishment of additional offices in Pennsylvania by foreign banking organizations.
7/26/84	Letter discusses Senate Bill 1304, Act No. 128 of 1984, Senate Bill 1305, Act. No. 129 of 1984 and amendments to § 302, § 303, § 401 of the Banking Code of 1965.
7/26/84	Letter discusses Senate Bill No. 1304, Act No. 128 of 1984 which amended sections 203, 306, 308, 310, 311, 404, 405, 505, 805, 908, 1415, 1609, 1910, 2002 of the Banking Code of 1965.
7/26/84	Letter discusses Senate Bill No. 1080, Act No. 125 of 1984 which amended sections 311, 404, 514, 610, 802, 1217, 1405, 1609, 1801 and 1809 of the Banking Code of 1965.
7/13/84	Letter discusses amendment to Section 1910(d) of the Banking Code of 1965, which requires directors and officers to have an audit performed of the books and affairs of the institution at least once per year.
6/18/84	Letter announces Department's revisions to branch application forms.
6/14/84	Letter discusses Banking Code of 1965, § 307—Investment Securities (other than stock) and OCC revising its interpretation of ruling 7.1100, redefining capital and surplus for the purposes of investment limitations.
3/5/84	Letter is a reminder of importance of making and maintaining arrangements to backup data processing equipment and provide for reconstruction of records.
2/23/84	Letter discusses Section 319 of the Banking Code of 1965 and variable rate consumer installment loans.
2/17/84	Letter discusses the technological revolution which is affecting the banking industry. The letter also announces a presentation of CSBS Computer Audit and Control Conference for Bankers to be held in Philadelphia, PA on April 23-26, 1984.
1/24/84	Letter discusses Section 307 of the Banking Code of 1965 and investments in shares of money market mutual funds.
1983
12/5/83	Letter discusses annual audits of one-bank holding companies and multi-bank holding companies in compliance with Sections 1407 of the Banking Code of 1965.
12/1/83	Letter discusses impact of deregulation on industry.
10/13/83	Letter announces deletion of Section 14.1 and 14.2 from Title 10 of the Pa. Code.
10/7/83	Letter announces 1984 legal bank holidays.
4/14/83	Letter discusses Garn-St. Germain Depository Act of 1982 and preemption of state law re: alternative mortgage loans and override of 7 P.S. § 505.
4/12/83	Letter regarding electronic automation.
4/8/83	Letter regarding the Garn-St. Germain Depository Institutions Act of 1982 overrides state law to the extent that it permits adjustable-rate mortgages to be made or purchased by state-chartered banks, bank and trust companies, trust companies, and private banks.
2/28/83	Letter discusses annual audits requirement contained in Section 17.1(a), Title 10 of the Pennsylvania Code.
2/15/83	Letter discusses mortgage loans requiring special consideration such as those affected by temporary unemployment of borrower.
2/2/83	Letter discusses Garn-St. Germain Depository Institution Act of 1982 overriding substantially equal payments requirements of Section 310 of the Banking Code of 1965.
1/24/83	Letter discusses exercising of compassion and forbearance in dealing with unemployed customers.
1/17/83	Letter discusses recent amendments to Chapter 7 of the Banking Code of 1965, as amended.
1/3/83	Letter concerns substantial increase in the number of institutions advertising repurchase agreements.
1982
12/8/82	Letter discusses examination of PA Bank Holding Companies by Department.
11/1/82	Letter lists legal bank holidays for 1983.
7/30/82	Letter addressed to thrift CEOs and discusses asset restatement accounting.
7/2/82	Letter to MVSFA licensees discusses Act No. 160 of 1982 and maximum permissible finance charges.
6/4/82	Letter discusses House Bill No. 1739, Act No. 79 of 1982, which amended sections 202, 308, 311, 319, 320, 407, 504, 506, 610, 702, 703, 1414, 2004 and 1609 of the Banking Code of 1965.
6/4/82	Letter discusses House Bill No. 1889, Act No. 44 of 1982, which amended sections 113, 114, 115, 903, 904 and 905 of the Banking Code of 1965.
4/5/82	Letter announces change of policy from capital-to-deposit ratio as a measurement of capital adequacy to capital-to-assets ratio.
4/2/82	Letter discusses the technological revolution which is affecting the banking industry. The letter also announces a presentation of CSBS Bank Executives EDP/EFT Conference to be held in Philadelphia, April 27-28, 1982.
3/26/82	Letter discusses the technological revolution which is affecting the banking industry. The letter also announces a presentation of CSBS Bank Executives EDP/EFT Conference to be held in Philadelphia, April 27-28, 1982.
1981
11/20/81	Letter lists legal bank holidays for 1982.
10/13/81	Letter discusses sections 702(c) and 610(c) of the Banking Code of 1965, as amended.
10/9/81	Letter announces CSBS Computer Audit and Control Conference for Bankers.
1/21/81	Notice of authorization to close banks in Philadelphia for official celebrations.
1980
11/7/80	Letter lists legal bank holidays for 1981.
10/28/80	Letter discusses proposed amendments to Department regulations pertaining to Legal Reserve Funds, 10 Pa. Code, Chapter 11.
7/7/80	Letter announces ''Day with the Secretary'' program.
6/17/80	Letter discusses Chapter 7 and Section 103 of the Banking Code of 1965, as amended, and Section 202 of the Banking Code of 1933, as amended, legal reserves of PA nonmember banks.
6/10/80	Letter discusses Section 318 of the Banking Code of 1965 and permissible interest computations.
5/29/80	Letter discusses Act No. 51 of 1980, amending various provisions of the Banking Code of 1965 (P.L. 847, No. 346).
3/13/80	Letter discusses proposed legislation requiring mandatory reserves to be maintained at the Federal Reserve.
2/14/80	Letter discusses Act No. 286 of 1980 and new requirements for CPAs.
2/4/80	Letter discusses conversions of PA National Banks to State Charters.
1/2/80	Letter discusses federal law preemption of first lien residential mortgage rate portion of Pennsylvania usury law.
1979
11/29/79	Letter discusses whether a bank or a bank and trust company may charge the Federal Reserve discount rate plus 1% on a residential mortgage loan.
11/16/79	Letter discusses legal bank holidays.
11/1/79	Letter discusses attempts to curb inflation and to maintain stability and balance in Pennsylvania.
10/26/79	Letter regarding a Conference on technological revolution involving electronics.
10/9/79	Letter discusses Outstanding Mortgage Loans
10/8/79	Letter discusses Outstanding Mortgage Loans
10/3/79	Letter discusses to what extent PA banks may invest in mortgage-backed pass-through certificates sold by banks through an underwriting syndicate.
7/26/79	Letter discusses Outstanding Mortgage Loans.
1975
3/7/75	Letter discusses instructions for filing documents with the Corporation Bureau of the Department of State.
1966
3-14-66	Letter discusses Saturday Banking Hours.

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POLICY STATEMENTS

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*10 Pa. Code Chapter 47—Loan Modifications—Statement of Policy
*10 Pa. Code Chapter 49—Reverse Mortgage Loans—Statement of Policy
*10 Pa. Code §§ 13.61—13.68—Exception to Definition of ''Branch''
*10 Pa. Code § 41.3a—Calculation of Consumer Discount Company Act default charges—Statement of Policy
10 Pa. Code § 7.9—Disclosure Requirements—Statement of Policy *10 Pa. Code Chapter 81—Check Cashers—Statement of Policy
*10 Pa. Code § 13.51—Simplification and Availability of Bank Credit—Statement of Policy
*10 Pa. Code Chapter 48—Mortgage Loan Business Practices—Statement of Policy

INDEX OF GUIDANCE AVAILABLE
REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH DEPOSITORY
INSTITUTION STATUTES AND REGULATIONS

 The following is a list of applications and instructions to assist depository institutions in complying with various provisions of the statutes and regulations respectively applicable to Pennsylvania state-chartered banking institutions, thrift institutions, and credit unions.

*Branch Applications:
DeNovo Branch—Bank, Credit Union, Non-Depository
 Trust Company
Purchase of Assets/Assumption of Liabilities—Bank
Branch Relocation—Bank
Branch Discontinuance—Bank
Foreign Bank Office

*Conversions
National Bank to State Bank
Savings Association to Savings Bank
Mutual Savings Bank to Stock Savings Bank
Mutual Savings Association to Stock Savings Association
Federal Credit Union to State Credit Union

*Mergers
Banks
Savings Associations
Credit Unions

*Charters
Bank
Interim Bank
Credit Union
Non-Depository Trust Company

*Dissolutions
Bank

*Intrastate Acquisitions
Bank Holding Company
Thrift Holding Company

*Interstate Acquisitions
Thrift Holding Company

*Other
Change In Bank Control—Individuals
Mutual Holding Company Reorganizations
Trust Department—Bank
Bank Subsidiary and Parity Notice
 

INDEX OF GUIDANCE AVAILABLE REGARDING
COMPLIANCE WITH LICENSING STATUTES AND REGULATIONS

 Instructions for license applications and Guidelines for compliance are available regarding each of the following statutes and, to the extent that regulations have been promulgated, their respective underlying regulations:

• Consumer Discount Company Act,
• Debt Management Services Act,
• Debt Settlement Services Act,
• Money Transmitter Act,
• Consumer Credit Code,
• Pawnbrokers License Act,
• Check Cashers Licensing Act,
• Credit Services Act, and
• Mortgage Licensing Act

 In addition to the above indices, the Department of Banking and Securities maintains interpretive letters addressing the applicability of statutes and regulations administered by the Department of Banking and Securities to specific fact patterns. The Department may provide a summary of the Department's position on a particular issue or a redacted interpretive letter when appropriate in response to particular questions previously addressed by the Department, in order to assist the public and members of the lending industry in complying with laws administered by the Department. The Department of Banking and Securities will continue to issue interpretive letters on a case by case basis when appropriate regarding new issues raised by persons requesting such interpretive information.

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Department of
COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (DCED)

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I. POLICY STATEMENTS

A. Center for Business Financing Loans

• Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority
Jared Lucas (717-783-5046)

B. Center for Private Financing

• Volume Cap Allocation
Gail Boppe (717-783-1109)

II. GUIDANCE MANUALS

A. Center for Community and Housing Development

•	CDBG Program Administration Manual July 2020
•	CDBG-Disaster Recovery (buyouts/acquisition/infrastructure)
•	CDBG-Disaster Recovery Monitoring Plan
•	CDBG Monitoring Plan
•	Citizen Participation Plan for Consolidated Plan, Action Plans, and CAPER, May 2020
•	Economic Development Guide (Slated for Update to Respond to CDBG-CV Funding)
•	Environmental Review Manual (2019)
•	ESG Monitoring Plan
•	ESG Policies and Procedures Manual (2021)
•	Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity Manual (2017)
•	Grantee Citizen Participation Guidelines and Plan Manual, April 2020
•	HOME Monitoring Plan
•	2018 Housing Rehabilitation Guidebook
•	Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS)/Grant Based Accounting Manual
•	Labor Standards Manual (2018)
•	Modular Housing Standards Guide
•	Neighborhood Stabilization Program Monitoring Plan
•	Procedures for Closeout of Contracts
•	Recovery Housing Program (RHP)
•	Sample Construction Contract Documents
•	Section 108 Loan Program Guidelines
•	Section 108 Loan Program Standards for Financial Underwriting
•	Section 3 Plan and Program Guide
•	Special Assessments Guide

Angela Susten (717-720-1435)

 B. Center for Community Services

•	PA Weatherization Assistance Program Standard Work Specifications (SWS) Field Manual (2016)

Kathy Rulli (717-214-5494)

C. Governor's Center for Local Government Services

•	Act 172-2016 Volunteer Firefighter Tax Credit Guide
•	Administering Police Services in Small Communities
•	Auditor's Guide
•	Borough Council Handbook
•	Borough Mayor's Manual
•	Boundary Change Procedures
•	Chart of Accounts
•	Citizen's Guide to Local Government
•	City Government in PA Handbook
•	Councils of Governments Directory
•	COG Director's Handbook
•	Debt Management Handbook
•	Elective Office in Local Government
•	Financial Monitoring Workbook
•	Fiscal Management Handbook
•	Flood Plain Management Publications
•	Home Rule in Pennsylvania
•	Insurance Primer for Municipal Officials
•	Intergovernmental Cooperation Handbook
•	Local Government Regulation of Wireless Telecommunications Facilities
•	Local Taxpayers Bill of Rights & Real Property Tax Payer Programs under Act 50 of 1998
•	Manual for County Chief Clerk's/Administrator
•	Manual for County Commissioners
•	Manual for Municipal Secretaries
•	Model Hiring Manual for Pennsylvania Municipalities
•	Municipal Authorities in Pennsylvania
•	Municipal Pension Handbook
•	Municipalities Financial Recovery Act
•	Open Meetings/Open Records
•	Public Works Manual
•	Purchasing Handbook
•	Records Management—Retention Schedules
•	Referendum Handbook
•	Regional Fire Flyer
•	Regional Police Services in Pennsylvania
•	Risk Manager's Insurance Guide
•	Solicitor's Handbook
•	Tax Collector's Manual
•	Taxation Manual
•	Township Commissioner's Handbook
•	Township Supervisor's Manual
1. Planning Series
•	Municipalities Planning Code
•	No. 1—Local Land Use Controls in Pennsylvania
•	No. 2—The Planning Commission
•	No. 3—The Comprehensive Plan
•	No. 4—Zoning
•	No. 5—Technical Information on Floodplain Management
•	No. 6—The Zoning Hearing Board
•	No. 7—Special Exceptions, Conditional Uses and Variances
•	No. 8—Subdivision and Land Development
•	No. 9—The Zoning Officer
•	No. 10—Reducing Land Use Barriers to Affordable Housing
•	Planning for Agriculture
Denny Puko (1-888-223-6837)
2. Act 32 Related Publications and Forms
•	Act 32 Procedure Manual
•	Employer Registration for Local Earned Income Tax Withholding
•	Employer's Quarterly Earned Income Tax Return
•	Residency Certification Form
•	Taxpayer's Annual Local Earned Income Tax Return
•	Taxpayer's Quarterly Estimated Earned Income Tax
•	W2-R Annual Reconciliation of Earned Income Tax Withheld from Wages
3. Tax Collector Training Guidelines
•	Act 48-2015 Qualified Tax Collector Training Program
•	Act 48-2015 Appointment of a Deputy Tax Collector Form
•	Act 48-2015 Tax Collector Registration and Continuing Education Credit Request
•	Executive Summary of Act 48-2015
•	Local Property Tax Collector Monthly Reporting Form and Instructions Sean Sanderson (1-888-223-6837)
4. Municipal Code Fiscal Related Publications
•	Annual Audit and Financial Report
•	County Annual Financial Report

D. Office of Business Financing

• Business Financing Programs
Customer Service: 1-800-379-7448 or 717-787-3405

E. Innovation & Entrepreneurship Office
PA Business One-Stop Shop

• Entrepreneur's Guide: Starting and Growing a Business in Pennsylvania 1-833-722-6778

III. DECISIONS
 NONE.

IV. INTERNAL GUIDELINES

A. Center for Community and Housing Development

•	Community Development Block Grant Program
•	Community Development Block Grant—Disaster Recovery Program
•	Community Development Block Grant—CARES Act (CDBG-CV) Program Guidelines and Addenda May 2020
•	Neighborhood Stabilization Program
•	Registered State Basic Agency (RSBA) ARC
Donna Enrico (717-720-7343)
•	Emergency Solutions Grant Program—Guidelines and Application Kit
•	Emergency Solutions Grant—CARES Act (ESG-CV) Program—Guidelines and Application Kit January 2021 May 2020
Angela Susten (717-720-1435)
•	HOME Investment Partnerships Program—Guidelines and Application Kit Kimberly Polm (717-214-5310)
•	Neighborhood Stabilization Program
•	Registered State Basic Agency (RSBA) ARC
Melissa Williams (717-720-1424)
•	Section 108 (of the Housing & Community Development Act) Loan Guarantee Program
Kristina Powell (717-720-7349)

B. Center for Community Services

•	Community Services Block Grant Guidelines
•	Community Services Block Grant Program Directives
Melissa Tabb (717-425-7598)
•	Neighborhood Assistance Program Enterprise Zone Tax Credit Program—Guidelines
•	Neighborhood Assistance Tax Credit Program Guidelines
John Winters (717-720-1471)
•	Weatherization Assistance Program Directives
•	Weatherization Assistance Program Guidelines
Ashley Seburn (717-720-7456)

C. Commonwealth Financing Authority

•	Tax Increment Financing Guarantee Program Brian Deamer (717-783-1109)
•	First Industries Tourism Loan Guarantee Program
•	First Industries Agriculture Loan Guarantee Program
•	Second Stage Loan Program
Craig Petrasic (717-783-1109)
•	New PA Venture Investment Program
Diane Sterthous (717-720-1303)

D. Local Government Services Center

•	Fire Assistance Program
•	Local Government Capital Project Loan Program
•	Municipal Assistance Program
•	Municipalities Financial Recovery Act Program
•	Police Assistance Program
•	Strategic Management Planning Program
•	Tax Collector Training, Examination, Qualification & Continuing Education Program Act 48-2015
•	Transit Revitalization Investment District Fund Grant (1-888-223-6837)
•	State Tax Equalization Board • STEB Policy and Procedure Manual for Common Level Ratio • STEB Policy and Procedure Manual for Market Value • STEB Sales Validation and Submission Operations Manual
Renee Reynolds (717-720-1468)

E. Office of Business Financing

1. Center for Community Enhancement

•	Commonwealth Financing Authority—Gaming Economic Development and Tourism Fund (GEDTF) Allegheny County
•	Commonwealth Financing Authority—Local Share Account Fund (Gaming Funds) Luzerne County
•	Commonwealth Financing Authority—Local Share Account Fund (Gaming Funds) Monroe County
•	Commonwealth Financing Authority—Local Share Account Fund (Gaming Funds) Northampton and Lehigh Counties
•	Commonwealth Financing Authority—Blight Remediation Program
•	Local Share Account Fund (Gaming Funds) Washington County
•	Local Share Account Fund (Gaming Funds) Fayette County
•	Local Share Account Fund (Gaming Funds) Philadelphia
•	Keystone Communities Program
Mandy Book (717-787-6245)
2. Center for Private Financing
•	Pennsylvania Community Development Bank:
• Business Plan
• Accreditation Standards
• Capacity Building Grants
• State Accreditation Guidelines and Application
• Underwriting
•	Business Opportunity Fund
•	Pennsylvania Capital Access Program
•	Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority:
• Exempt Facility & Small Issue Bonds
• Taxable and Tax-Exempt Bond Financing Steve Drizos, Craig Petrasic, Brian Deamer (717-783-1109)
•	Next Generation Farmer Loan Program
•	Revenue Bond & Mortgage Program
Gail Boppe (717-783-1109)
3. Grants Division
•	Commonwealth Financing Authority—Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF)
•	Commonwealth Financing Authority—Pennsylvania Dairy Investment Program (PDIP)
•	Commonwealth Financing Authority—COVID-19 Cultural and Museum Preservation Grant Program
•	COVID-19 PA Hazard Pay Grant
•	Guaranteed Free Training Program (WEDnet)
•	Hospital Emergency Loan Program (A component of Pennsylvania First Program)
•	Pennsylvania First Program
Ryan Emerson (717-787-6245)
4. Loans Division
•	Commonwealth Financing Authority—First Industries/Agriculture/SBF
•	Commonwealth Financing Authority—First Industries/Tourism/SBF
•	Commonwealth Financing Authority—First Industries/Agriculture/MELF
•	Commonwealth Financing Authority—First Industries/Tourism/MELF
•	Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority
•	Small Diverse Business Capital Access Program
Jared Lucas (717-783-5046)
5. Site Development Division
•	Commonwealth Financing Authority—Business in Our Sites (BOS)
•	Commonwealth Financing Authority—Building PA
•	Commonwealth Financing Authority—Abandoned Mine Drainage Abatement & Treatment (AMDAT)
•	Commonwealth Financing Authority—Flood Mitigation
•	Commonwealth Financing Authority—Orphan or Abandoned Well Plugging
•	Commonwealth Financing Authority—Watershed Restoration and Protection (WRPP)
•	Commonwealth Financing Authority—Pipeline Investment Program
•	Infrastructure and Facilities Improvement Program (IFIP)
•	Industrial Sites Reuse Program (ISR)
•	Private Dam Financial Assurance Program (PDFAP)
Brian Eckert (717-787-6245)
•	Commonwealth Financing Authority—Alternative & Clean Energy (ACE)
•	Commonwealth Financing Authority—Penn Works
•	Commonwealth Financing Authority—Pennsylvania Small Water and Sewer Program
•	Commonwealth Financing Authority—H20 PA
•	Commonwealth Financing Authority—Renewable Energy (REP)
•	Commonwealth Financing Authority—High Performance Building (HPB)
•	Commonwealth Financing Authority—Baseline Water Quality Data (BWQD)
•	Commonwealth Financing Authority—Greenways, Trails & Recreation (GTR)
•	Commonwealth Financing Authority—Sewage Facilities
•	Commonwealth Financing Authority—Solar Energy
•	Commonwealth Financing Authority—Unserved High-Speed Broadband Funding
Greg Welker (717-720-1321)
•	Keystone Opportunity Zone (KOZ)
•	Keystone Special Development Zone (KSDZ)
Tara Santore (717-346-0327)
6. Tax Credit Division
•	Coal Refuse Energy and Reclamation Tax Credit
•	Educational Improvement Tax Credits (EITC)
•	Historic Preservation Tax Credit (HPTC)
•	Job Creation Tax Credit Program (JCTC)
•	Manufacturing Tax Credit Program (MTC)
•	Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC)
•	Pre-Kindergarten Tax Credit Business Guidelines Jim O'Donnell (717-787-7120)
•	Keystone Innovation Zone Tax Credit (KIZ)
•	Research and Development Tax Credit
•	Research and Development Tax Credit Sales & Assignment (R&D)
•	Waterfront Development Tax Credit Program (WDTC)
Sarah Spishock (717-787-7120)
7. Workforce Development Initiatives
•	PA Manufacturing Training-to-Career Grant Program
Gwen Ross (717-720-7386)
F. Office of International Business Development
•	Regional Export Network Grant (formerly known as the Export 2000 Block Grant)
Katherine Skopp (717-720-7361)
G. Pennsylvania Military Community Enhancement Commission
•	Local Defense Group Grant—Program Guidelines
Peter Witmer (717-720-1323)
H. Pennsylvania Minority Business Development Authority
•	Pennsylvania Minority Business Development Authority Guidelines
•	Pennsylvania Minority Business Development Authority Revolving Loan Fund Capitalization Program Guidelines
Cathy Onyeaka (717-214-5321)
I. Financial Management Center
1. Quality Assurance and Operational Support
•	Financial Management Center Contracting and Invoicing Directives
Nadine Ibberson (717-346-7743)
J. Innovation & Entrepreneurship Office
•	Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)
•	PA Manufacturing—Industrial Resource Centers
•	Partnerships for Regional Economic Performance (PREP)
•	Public Television Technology (PTT)
Neil Fowler (717-214-5395)
•	Engage!
Jennifer Lench (717-720-7345)
•	Ben Franklin Technology Partners (BFTP)
•	Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority Technology Development
•	Pittsburgh SuperComputing Center
•	Powdered Metals Initiative
Jennifer Leinbach (717-720-7388)
•	BFTDA Venture Investment Program
•	BFTDA COVID-19 Venture Investment Program
Diane Sterthous (717-720-1303)
•	Pennsylvania Defense Industry Assistance Partnership (PDIA)
Sue Suleski (717-214-5329)
•	Life Sciences Greenhouse Program
•	Pennsylvania Infrastructure Technology Alliance (PITA)
•	PA Manufacturing Innovation Program
Jennifer Leinbach (717-720-7388)
K. Marketing, Tourism and Film Offices
•	Entertainment Economic Enhancement Program
•	Film Production Tax Credit
•	Marketing to Attract Business
•	Marketing to Attract Tourism
•	Tourism Accredited Zoos
•	Video Game Production Tax Credit
Janice Collier (717-720-1312)
V. OTHER
A. Center for Community and Housing Development
•	2019-2023 Consolidated Plan and 2019 Annual Action Plan w/ Amendments (available in Spanish)
•	2021 Annual Action Plan—(available in Spanish)
•	2019 and 2020 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) including the Performance Evaluation Report (PER)—(available in Spanish)
•	2019-2023 Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plans w/amendments—(available in Spanish)
Angela Susten (717-720-1435)
B. Center for Community Services
•	Community Services Block Grant State Plan
•	DCED Weatherization Portion of PA LIHEAP Plan (Appendix C)
•	Weatherization Assistance Program State Plan
•	Neighborhood Assistance Tax Credit Program
•	Neighborhood Assistance Enterprise Zone Tax Credit Program
Lynette Praster (717-720-1350)

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Department of
CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
(DCNR)

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I. POLICY STATEMENTS:

A. Bureau of Forestry

• State Forest Natural Areas
• Acquisition Transfer or Exchange of State Forest Land Acquisition
Contact: Seth Cassell (717-783-0389)

B. Bureau of State Parks

• State Park User Fees
Contact: David Sariano (717-787-6640)

• Transfer or Exchange of State Park Land
• State Park Natural Areas
Contact: Matt Azeles (717-772-0243)
 

C. Bureau of Recreation and Conservation

• Recreation and Conservation Grants
Contact: Cindy Dunlap (717-783-0988)

II. GUIDANCE MANUALS:

A. Bureau of Facility Design and Construction

• Application for Vacant and Unimproved Public Lands
Contact: John Timbrell (717-772-8393)

B. Bureau of Forestry

•	Cooperative Forest Insect Pests Suppression Program—Procedure for Cooperator Participation Manual—County/Municipal Cooperator
•	Cooperative Forest Insect Pests Suppression Program—Procedure for Cooperator Participation Manual—Other Agency Cooperator
•	Cooperative Forest Insect Pests Suppression Program—Procedure for Cooperator Participation Manual—Forest Stewardship Cooperator
•	Cooperative Gypsy Moth Suppression Program Operating Procedure and Deadlines Manual
•	Pennsylvania DCNR Bureau of Forestry Standards for Using the Insecticide Tebufenozide (MIMIC 2LV) on State Forest Lands for Control of Gypsy Moth in 2018 to 2021
•	NPDES Permit No. PA0270776 for the Gypsy Moth Suppression Program—Authorization to Discharge Under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System, Discharge Requirements for the Application of Pesticides
•	Ash Management in State Forest Lands Under Pressure from the Emerald Ash Borer
•	Eastern Hemlock Conservation Plan
•	2019 DCNR Invasive Species Management Plan
Contact: Donald Eggen (717-787-2336)
•	Wild Plant Collection Permit
Contact: Deb Fisler (717-783-3444)
•	Ginseng Buyer/Seller License
Contact: Deb Fisler (717-783-3444)
•	Wild Resource Conservation Fund
Contact: Rebecca Bowen (717-772-0258)
•	Public and Private Wild Plant Sanctuaries
Contact: Rebecca Bowen (717-772-0258)
•	PA Conservation Explorer (PNDI)
Contact: Greg Podniesinski (717-214-7513)
•	Forest Fire Warden Manual
Contact: Michael Kern (717-787-2925)
•	Pennsylvania Prescribed Fire Standards
Contact: Todd Breininger (717-773-8011)
•	Forest Camp Lease Guidelines
•	Water Use Agreement
Contact: Brad Wendt (717-783-4481)
•	Snowmobile Youth Safety Instructor's Manual
•	ATV Youth Safety Instructor's Manual
Contact: Todd Miller (717-783-7941)
•	Forest Products Permit
•	Silviculture Manual
•	District Forester Permit
Contact: Bob Beleski (717-783-7932)
•	Camping Permit
•	Search and Rescue
•	Special & Commercial Activities Agreement
•	Conservation Volunteer Program
Contact: Nathan Fite (717-783-7941)
•	Road Use Agreement
Contact: William Cook (717-346-9797)
•	Right-of-Way Administration Manual
•	License for Right of Way
Contact: David Mong (717-783-7947)
•	Prospecting Permit Coal & Water
•	Seismic Survey Agreement
•	Non-Surface Disturbance Oil and Gas Leases
•	Surface Use Agreements
•	Gas Storage Leases
•	Agreements of Consent to Assignments
•	Coal Agreements
•	Hard Mineral Agreement
•	Unitization Agreements
•	River Lands Gas Leases
•	Guidelines for Administering Oil and Gas Activity on State Forest Lands
Contact: Arianne Proctor (717-787-4835)
•	Pennsylvania State Forest Resource Management Plan
Contact: Ryan Szuch (717-787-2980)
C. Bureau of Recreation and Conservation
•	Community Conservation Partnerships Program Grants—Manual and Process
Contact: Mark Hansford (717-783-2662)
•	Small Communities Program
Contact: Beth Helterbran (717-783-8526)
•	Pennsylvania Scenic Rivers Program Guidelines
•	Pennsylvania Scenic Rivers Program Management Guidelines
•	Pennsylvania Scenic Rivers Program Eligibility Process and Criteria
•	Riparian Forested Buffer Grant Program
Contact: Kelly Rossiter (717-772-3319)
•	All-Terrain Vehicle and Snowmobile Grant Program
•	Pennsylvania Recreational Trails Program
•	Pennsylvania Trails Advisory Committee
Contact: Leslie Sarvis (717-772-3321)
•	Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)
•	Outdoor Recreation Legacy Program (ORLP)
Contact: Alex Tatanish (717-783-4735)
•	Pennsyvlania Heritage Area Program
Contact: Mark Palerino (717-772-9175)
D. Bureau of State Parks
•	Antenna Sites
Contact: Rex Lord (717-787-8800)
•	Boating/Boat Docks
•	Geocaching
•	Marina Manuals
•	Search and Rescue
•	Swimming/Lifeguard Manuals
•	Rock Climbing
Contact: Rachel Warrick (717-783-9677)
•	Commercial Use Licenses
•	Concession Leases
•	Conservation Volunteer Program
•	Leased Campsite & Houseboats
•	Occupancy Agreements
•	Road Use Agreements
•	Rights-of-Way
Contact: Judy Deiter (717-783-3307)
E. Bureau of Geological Survey
•	Exploration and Development Well Information Network (EDWIN)
Contact: Kristin Carter (412-442-4234)
•	PA Ground Water Information System (PAGWIS)
Contact: Simeon Suter (717-702-2047)

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Department of
CORRECTIONS
(DOC)

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•	Recidivism Risk Reduction Incentive—Statement of Policy Adopted 4/3/2009 effective 4/4/2009 39 Pa.B. 1674
•	Temporary Transfers For County Courts—Statement of Policy Adopted June 19, 2009 and effective June 20, 2009, 39 Pa.B. 3067.
Contact: Jamie Boyd, Department of Corrections (717-728-7756)

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Department of
DRUG AND ALCOHOL PROGRAMS
(DDAP)

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DDAP Contact:
Ali Gantz, Communications Director
Phone: 717-979-8729

Agency Manuals

• Fiscal Manual (July 1, 2020—June 30, 2025)
• Operations Manual (July 1, 2020—June 30, 2025)
• Prevention Manual (July 1, 2020—June 30, 2025)
• Case Management and Clinical Services Manual (July 1, 2020—June 30, 2025)
• Gambling Treatment Services Manual (January 2018)
• Confidentiality Participant Manual (November 2017)

Licensing Alerts—Active

• 01-2021 Use of Medication for Treatment of Substance Use Disorder within Licensed Facilities (Replaces Alerts 03-2011, 03-2012, 04-2012)
• 01-2020 Suspension of Regulation at 28 Pa. Code § 715.16(e)
• 02-2020 Suspension of Regulation at 28 Pa. Code § 715.9(a)(4)
• 03-2020 Suspension of Regulation at 28 Pa. Code § 715.6(d)
• 01-2019 Staffing Regulations Qualifications
• 01-2018 Clarification Regarding Verification of Patient Identity in Licensed Narcotic Treatment Programs
• 02-2018 Reporting of Unusual Incidents
• 03-2018 Intake, Evaluation and Referral (IER) Licensing Alert Revision
• 01-2017 Urinalysis Testing
• 01-2015 Supervision of Counselor Assistants
• 02-2015 Staffing Regulations—Requirements for Qualifications for the Position of Counselor
• 03-2015 Staffing Regulations at 28 Pa. Code § 704.1—Project Wide Versus Facility Specific Enforcement
• 01-2014 Outpatient Clients Receiving Direct Counseling Less than Twice per Month
• 02-2012 Staff Training Requirements for Health Care Professionals
• 01-2011 Financial Audits
• 02-2011 Revocation of Client Consent to Release Information
• 02-2009 Narcotic Treatment Program Medication Take-Home Privileges
• 01-2007 Licensed Drug and Alcohol Treatment Providers Use of SCA Assessments as a Basis for Developing Client's Psychosocial Histories
• 01-2005 Electronic Clinical Records
• 02-2005 Clinical Supervisor Requirements
• 03-2005 Timing of Individual Training Plans
• 04-2005 Dating of Signatures
• 05-2005 Project Director Requirements
• 02-2004 Locked Storage Containers: Record Storage
• 01-2002 Chapter 705. Physical Plant Standards
• 02-2002 Staffing Regulations—Qualifications/Degree in a Related Field (Updates Alert 1998-04)
• 03-2002 Staffing Regulations—Primary Care Hours and Detoxification Activities
• 04-2002 Staffing Regulations—Requirements for Direct Observation and Close Supervision of Counselor Assistants
• 01-2001 Older Adult Protective Services Act Not Applicable to Drug and Alcohol Treatment Programs
• 02-1999 Verification of Training, Experience and Professional Licensure or Certification
• 05-1999 Staffing Qualifications for Clinical Supervisors and Counselors Hired Prior to March 4, 1996
• 05-1998 Facility Closures
• 06-1998 Scheduling of Licensing Inspections
• 01-1997 Minimum Content Requirements for PA Department of Health Approved HIV/AIDS Curriculum
• 02-1997 Restrictions on Licenses/Certificates of Compliance/Approval
• 03-1997 Distinction Between Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization Services (Revised)
• 04-1997 Requests for Exceptions to Regulations, Part V. Drug and Alcohol Activities, Chapter 701
• 06-1997 Minimum Content Requirements for Pennsylvania Department of Health Approved Curriculum for Tuberculosis and Sexually Transmitted Diseases
• 01-1996 Physical Examinations
• 02-1996 Complaint Investigations
• 03-1996 Scheduling of Licensing Inspections
• 04-1996 Psychosocial Histories
• 05-1996 Unannounced Visits
• 06-1996 Drug and Alcohol Staffing Regulations Interpretive Guidelines
• 01-1994 Licensed Capacity
• 02-1994 Group Counseling

Licensing Alerts—Inactive

• 01-2016 Intake Evaluation and Referral
• 04-2012 Use of Buprenorphine—Residential Facilities—Requests for Exceptions to Regulations, 28 Pa. Code Part V, Chapter 715
• 03-2012 Use of Buprenorphine Nonresidential Facilities—Requests for Exceptions to Regulations 28 Pa. Code Part V, Chapter 715 (Replaces Alert 2008-01)
• 01-2012 Satisfaction of Staff Training Requirements—(Updates Licensing Alert 2010-10)
• 03-2011 Use of Non-Narcotic Drugs in Drug and Alcohol Non-Residential Treatment Facilities (Vivitrol)
• 01-2010 Satisfaction of Staff Training Requirements (Updates Alert 2009-01)
• 03-2010 Staffing Regulations—Qualifications/Degree in a Related Field (Updates Licensing Alerts 1998-04, 2002-02, and 2008-08)
• 01-2009 Satisfaction of Staff Training Requirements
• 01-2008 Exception Request Form (28 Pa. Code Chapter 715)/Buprenorphine
• 01-2008 Nonresidential Facility Use of Buprenorphine—Requests for Exceptions to Regulations— 28 Pa. Code Part V—Chapter 715
• 02-2008 Supervision of Counselor Assistants
• 03-2008 Staffing Regulations—Qualifications/Degree in a Related Field—(Updates Licensing Alert 1998-04 and 2002-02)
• 01-2004 Division of Drug and Alcohol Program Licensure Web Page
• 01-2000 Staffing Regulations—Qualifications/Degree From a Foreign Non-Accredited University/College (Updates Licensing Alert 1998-03)
• 05-1999 1998 Standards Deficiencies
• 01-1998 Recission of Shelter, Hotline, and Drop-In Regulations
• 02-1998 Rescheduling of Levo-Alpha-Acetyl-Methodol (LAAM)
• 03-1998 Staffing Regulations—Qualifications/Degree from a Foreign Non-Accredited University/College
• 04-1998 Staffing Regulations—Qualifications/Degree in a Related Field
• 05-1997 Reporting of Unusual Incidents

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