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INSURANCE 31 Pa. Code §§ 25.1—25.23, Rules and Procedural Requirements for Insurance Holding Company Systems Fall 2013, as proposed. This Chapter will be updated in accordance with NAIC model regulation standards amendments to the Holding Companies Act enacted in July of 2012. Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator 717-787-4429 31 Pa. Code §§ 124.1—124.10, Surplus Lines Insurance Fall 2013, as final. This Chapter will be updated in accordance with amendments made to the ''Surplus Lines Law'' (40 P. S. §§ 991.1601—
991.1626) in 2002, 2010 and 2011.Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator 717-787-4429 31 Pa. Code §§ 84.1—84.6, Tables Approved for use in Determining Minimum Nonforfeiture Standards and Minimum Standards for Valuation Winter 2013, as proposed. This Chapter will be updated in accordance with amendments made by the NAIC to the corresponding model regulation to add an updated individual annuity mortality table. Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator 717-787-4429 LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Uniform Construction Code, Title 34, Part XIV, Bureau of Occupational and Industrial Safety Submit proposed rulemaking in Winter 2014 Update and clarify administrative provisions of the Uniform Construction Code and adopt updated standards for elevator construction Edward Leister
717-783-6304Flammable and Combustible Liquids, Title 37, Part I, Bureau of Occupational and Industrial Safety Submit proposed rulemaking in Summer 2013 Update regulations based on Act 144 of 2012 and adopt requirements for storage and dispensing of compressed natural gas as vehicular fuel Edward Leister 717-783-6304
Unemployment Compensation
Title 34, Chapter 101, Board of ReviewSubmitted final omitted in Spring 2013 Delete language re distance requirement in telephone regulation to conform with Act 6 of 2011 Gerard Mackarevich
717-783-1232Bureau of Labor Law Compliance, Title 34, Part XII, Chapter 225, Prohibition of Excessive Overtime in Health Care Act Submit final-form rulemaking in Fall 2013 Regulations to establish a complaint and hearing process Karen Galli
717-787-4186Bureau of Labor Law Compliance, Title 34, Chapters 83 and 84, Apprentices Submit proposed rulemaking in Spring 2014 Amend regulations to reflect Federal requirements. Rich Lengler
717-787-4186Office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Title 34, Chapter 501 Registration of Sign Language Interpreters and Transliterators Submit proposed rulemaking in Fall 2013 Amend regulations to be consistent with amendments in Sign Language Interpreter and Transliterator State Registration Act, 63 P. S. §§ 1725.1—1725.11, that were enacted in November 2010. Sharon Behun
717-783-4912Workers' Compensation Appeal Board (Board), Title 34, Chapter 111, Special Rules of Administrative and Procedure Before the Board Submit proposed rulemaking by Winter 2014 Revise regulations to reflect evolving procedures and technological changes Commissioner Alfonso Frioni, Jr. 412-531-2680 Office of Adjudication, Title 34, Chapter 131, Special Rules of Administrative Practice and Procedure Before the Workers' Compensation Judges Submit proposed rulemaking by Winter 2014 Revise regulations to reflect evolving procedures and technological changes Director of Adjudication
Elizabeth Crum
717-783-4151Bureau of Labor Law Compliance, Title 34, Chapter 11, Employment of Minors Submit proposed rulemaking by Fall 2013 Revise/update current regulations in light of the new Child Labor Act Richard Lengler
717-787-4186MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS 43 Pa. Code Chapter 11
Fort Indiantown GapJuly 2013, as final omitted Section 708 of the Military and Veterans Code (51 Pa.C.S. § 708) authorizes the Adjutant General to promulgate rules, regulations, and polices for the continuing operation of Fort Indiantown Gap and to designate regulations as being for the protection of persons or property at Fort Indiantown Gap. The new 43 Pa. Code Chapter 11 provides comprehensive regulations for the operation, management and control of this military installation. Fort Indiantown Gap is owned by the Commonwealth, but the bulk of it is leased by the U.S. Government. The Fort Indiantown Gap Police Force is a state entity with offices commissioned under state law and powers and duties defined by 51 Pa.C.S. § 711. Dennis Guise
(717) 861-850343 Pa. Code Chapter 7
State Veterans HomesAugust 2013, as final omitted The Department wishes to promulgate a comprehensive update to its regulations on State Veterans' Homes. The statutory authority for these regulations is section 902(10) of the Military and Veterans Code (51 Pa.C.S. § 903(10)). These regulations are out-of-date. They were last updates in 1986. The purpose of the changes to these regulations is to bring them in line with best practices in the long-term care arena. Dennis Guise
(717) 861-8503MUNICIPAL POLICE OFFICERS' EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMISSION
Title 37 Pa. Code § 203 Spring 2014 Omnibus revisions to Chapter 203, which pertains to the certification and training of the Commonwealth's Municipal Police officers. Major Marshall A. Martin
(717) 783-5566PENNSYLVANIA MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM
No regulations being developed or considered at this time. PENNSYLVANIA HIGHER EDUCATION ASSISTANCE AGENCY
22 Pa. Code Chapter 121
Student Financial AidJune 2013 as Proposed These regulations have not been updated in some time. The revisions seek to increase the transparency in regard to the processes used for financial assistance determinations. Christine Zuzack
(717) 720-2368PROBATION AND PAROLE Revision to 37 Pa. Code §§ 63, 65, 67, 69, 71, 73, 75 and 77
''Board of Probation and Parole''Continues to be worked on in FY 2013. Updates to incorporate recent changes to Title 61 and emphasis on evidence based practices. Barbara Christie
Chief Counsel
(717) 787-8126Addition of a section to 37 Pa. Code Part II. ''Board of Probation and Parole'' Continues to be worked on in FY 2012. Addition to address urinalysis collection as mandated by 61 Pa.C.S. § 6137(e). Colleen Fickel, Director, Central Services, PBPP
(717) 787-5699 x 29237 Pa. Code Chapter 79
The County Probation and Parole Officers Firearms Education and Training Law 61 P. S. § 332.5(13) requires the Commission to ''make rules and regulations and to perform other duties as may be reasonably necessary or appropriate to implement the training program for county probation and parole officers.''Summer, 2013 as proposed. Add new sections relating to ''Break in Service,'' and ''Weapons Change.'' Todd Burns
Executive Director, FETC
(717) 787-5699 x 389PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM No regulations being developed or considered at this time. PUBLIC WELFARE
Payment for Nursing Facility Services Provided by Special Rehabilitation Nursing Facilities; Change in Methods and Standards of Setting Payment Rates.
55 Pa. Code Chapter 1187August 2013, as proposed This change in rate methodology will allow the Commonwealth to provide for a distinct method of calculating peer group medians and prices between the initial four Special Rehabilitation Facilities (SRFs) and the facilities classified as SRFs after 2000. Angie Logan
(717) 772-4141Supplemental Ventilator Care Payment for Medical Assistance Nursing Facilities
55 Pa. Code Chapters 1187 and 1189June 2013, as proposed This change in rate methodology will allow the Commonwealth to offer a new category of supplemental payment to Medical Assistance (MA) nursing facilities that care for a significant number of MA ventilator care residents beginning July 1, 2012. Angie Logan
(717) 772-4141Rate Setting for County Nursing Facilities that Privatize
55 Pa. Code Chapters 1187 and 1189August 2013, as proposed This regulation will codify the methodology for setting rates for county nursing facilities that have a change of ownership to a nonpublic nursing facility provider. County nursing facilities that have a change of ownership will have per diem rates determined using the peer group price for resident care, other resident related and administrative costs from the appropriate peer group in accordance with 55 Pa. Code Chapter 1187.45 (relating to peer grouping for price setting) until there is a nursing facility cost report submitted by the new provider audited for use in the rebasing process. Angie Logan
(717) 772-4141Administration of County Children and Youth Programs
55 Pa. Code Chapter 3130February 2014, as proposed This regulation incorporates the amendments to the Juvenile Act as a result of Act 126 of 1998 and the Federal regulations for Title IV-B and Title IV-E funding for child welfare services for children in their own homes and for children receiving placement services. Major changes include permanency hearings and the matters to be determined, requirements related to reasonable efforts including aggravated circumstances contrary to the welfare and best interests and redefining permanency goals for children. Angie Logan
(717) 772-4141REVENUE
Amendments to Estates & Trusts—Personal Income Tax Regulations
61 Pa. Code Chapters 101, 103, 105 and 117December 2013, as proposed. The Department is promulgating this regulation to codify the Department's policy for the taxation of estates and trusts in the Commonwealth and to provide clear instructions for taxpayers regarding reporting requirements. Douglas Berguson
717-346-4633Amendments to Realty Transfer Tax Regulations
61 Pa. Code Chapter 91December 2013, as final Amendments to the Realty Transfer Tax regulations are being proposed to improve the clarity and effectiveness of the regulations. Douglas Berguson
717-346-4633Amendments to Local Option Small Games of Chance (SGOC)
61 Pa. Code Chapter 901aDecember 2013, as proposed The Department is proposing to replace Chapter 901 with a new Chapter 901a as a result of the amendments to the SGOC law enacted under Acts 2 and 184 of 2012. The proposed rulemaking will reorganize and clarify the SGOC regulations as well as incorporate necessary changes to implement Acts 2 and 184. Douglas Berguson
717-346-4633General Provisions
Application of Payments
61 Pa. Code Chapter 5aDecember 2013, as proposed The Department is promulgating this regulation to clarify the provisions of the Taxpayers' Bill of Rights and provide a procedure for the application of a payment received from a taxpayer to tax liability owed the Department. Douglas Berguson
717-346-4633
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