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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 98-1072f

[28 Pa.B. 3127]

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Regulation Being Considered Proposed Date Need and Legal Basis for Action Agency
 for Promulgation Contact
Procedures for the receipt and processing of DNA samples for the state DNA database.
Chapter 58
July 1998, as final. This chapter sets forth policy and procedures for the collection, submission, preservation, analysis, and dissemination of information or records relating to DNA samples from individuals convicted of a felony sex or other specified offenses. Chris Tomsey 724-832-3299
Regulatory amendments to clarify various aspects of the Municipal Policy Officers' Education and Training Commission regulations,
Chapter 203
June, 1998, as proposed to be published in the PA Bulletin. The provisions of this chapter set forth regulations for the administration of the training program for municipal policy by the Municipal Police Officers' Education and Training Commission. The proposed amendments will correct various aspects of existing regulations and suspend the vision standard until disposition of pending litigation. Major Richard Mooney
717-533-5987
STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION
No regulations being developed or considered at this date.
TRANSPORTATION
Temporary Registration Cards and Plates
Chapter 43
August 1998, as final. Proposed amendments based on concerns identified by Dealer Industry/Department efforts. Revises sanctioning requirements for Dealers, making sanctions more equitable. Final Promulgation package with the Department's Legal Counsel. Linley Oberman
(717) 787-2780
Manufacturer, Dealers and Miscellaneous Motor Vehicle Businesses Registration Plates
Chapter 53
April 2000, as final. Amendments are needed based on revisions to related sections of the Vehicle Code and Industry/Department concerns. Proposed package with the Department's Legal Counsel. Linley Oberman
(717) 787-2780
60--Permanent Registration of Fleet Vehicles September 1999, as proposed. Proposed amendments required to modify fee schedules associated with House Bill 67 (Act 3 of 1997). Tom Zamboni (717)787-3977
60--Proportional Registration of Fleet Vehicles September 1999, as proposed. Proposed amendments required to modify fee schedules associated with House Bill 67 (Act 3 of 1997). Tom Zamboni (717)787-3977
School Buses and School Vehicles
Chapter 171
December 1998, as proposed. Amendments are needed to clarify previous revisions and to address concerns raised by the School Bus Vehicle Industry and related Associations. The Department has prepared draft amendments based on recommendations received by various associations. Proposed Regulatory package final draft to be reviewed by Legal Counsel. Mike Kistler
(717) 783-4534
Vehicle Equipment and Inspection
Chapter 175
August 1998, as final. Amendments are required due to changes in PA Vehicle Code and Federal equipment regulations. Final adoption delayed as a result of the prioritization of the Emission regulation amendments. John Munafo (717) 783-6823
Physical and Mental Criteria, Including Vision Standards Relating to the Licensing of Drivers
Chapter 83
December 1998, as proposed. As a result of a Pa Supreme Court decision (Clayton v.s. Department of Transportation), additional waivers to seizure disorder provisions must be adopted. The Department's Medical Advisory Board is in the process of approving proposed amendments. Mike Kistler (717) 783-4534
Liquid Fuels Tax
Chapter 449
January 1999, as proposed. Regulatory review committee has been formed. Drafts of that result have been discussed with legal counsel. Mitzi Westover (717) 783-5315
School Bus Drivers
Chapter 71
December 1998, as proposed. Creates waivers for school bus drivers, with medical conditions, who pose no significant danger to driving. The Department's Medical Advisory Board is in the process of approving proposed amendments. Mike Kistler (717) 783-4534
Mechanical, Electrical and Electronic Speed-Timing Devices
Chapter 105
July 1998, as proposed. Amendments reflect updates (periodically required) to ensure speed timing devices used by law enforcement officials conform to State and Federal requirements. Barb Tommasini (717) 783-6823
Work Zone Traffic Control Devices
Chapter 203
December 1998, as proposed deletion. Repeal this chapter since it typically is more stringent than federal standards included in the Federal Highway Administration's Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Some current provisions not included in the MUTCD would be incorporated into Chapter 211. Art Breneman (717) 787-3620
Official Traffic Control Devices
Chapter 211
December 1998, as proposed. Repeal the current chapter since it duplicates federal standards included in the Federal Highway Administration's Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Adopt the MUTCD by reference, and provide some additional criteria unique to the Commonwealth. Art Breneman (717) 787-3620
Hold-Down and Tie-Down Devices for Junked Vehicles and Vehicle Hulks
Chapter 181
December 1998, as proposed. Repeal - incorporate provisions in Chapter 231 Daniel Smyser (717) 787-7445
Engineering and Traffic Studies
Chapter 201
December 1998, as proposed rulemaking. Revise this chapter to eliminate some portions that duplicate federal standards included in the Federal Highway Administration's Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Art Breneman (717) 787-3620
Intrastate Motor Carrier Safety Requirements
Chapter 231
December 1998, as proposed. Incorporate new Federal provisions, and provisions from Chapter 181. Daniel Smyser (717) 787-7445
Hazardous Materials Transportation
Chapter 403
December 1998, as proposed. Incorporate new Federal provisions and eliminate registration requirement. Daniel Smyser (717) 787-7445
Consultant Highway Design Errors
Chapter 455
July 1999, as proposed deletion. Since there is no legal need for this chapter, the Department proposes to delete Chapter 455 and propose a Department policy to address consultant design errors. Charles Allwein (717) 783-9309
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 98-1072. Filed for public inspection July 2, 1998, 9:00 a.m.]



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