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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 96-1269b

[26 Pa.B. 3692]

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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:
De Novo Branch - Bank, Savings Association, Credit Union, Non-Depository Trust Company
Purchase of Assets/Assumption of Liabilities - Bank, Savings Association
Remote Service Facility - Savings Association
Branch Relocation - Bank, Savings Association
Relocation of Remote Service Facility - Savings Association
Relocation of Main Office - Savings Association
Branch Discontinuance - Bank, Savings Association
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
Savings Association
Interim Savings Association
Credit Union
Non-Depository Trust Company

Dissolutions
Savings Association
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, Savings Association
Bank Subsidiaries

INDEX OF GUIDANCE AVAILABLE REGARDING COMPLIANCE
WITH LICENSEE 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:
. Mortgage Bankers and Brokers Act,
. Secondary Mortgage Loan Act,
. Consumer Discount Company Act,
. Money Transmitter Act,
. Motor Vehicle Sales Finance Act, and
. Pawnbrokers License Act.

   In addition to the above indices, the Department of Banking maintains interpretive letters addressing the applicability of statutes and regulations administered by the Department of Banking 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 will continue to issue interpretive letters on a case basis when appropriate regarding new issues raised by persons requesting such interpretive information.


COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

POLICY STATEMENTS:

Bonds Office

Private Activity Bonds

Contact:  Kim Kaufman (717-783-6112)

Bureau of Community and Economic Development

Enterprise Zone Program

Contact:  Dave Messner (717-787-7402)

Loans Office

Machinery and Equipment Loan Fund

Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority

Contact:  Gerald Kapp (717-787-6245)

Minority Lending Office

Pennsylvania Minority Business Development Authority

Contact:  Isabelle Smith (717-783-1127)

GUIDANCE MANUALS:

Bureau of Housing and Infrastructure

Administrative Manual

Contact:  Riley Stoy (717-783-3910)

Building Energy Conservation

Contact:  John Boyer (717-783-7847)

Civil Rights Manual

Contact:  Riley Stoy (717-783-3910)

CDBG Grantee Monitoring Systems

CDBG Grantee Performance Evaluation Report Handbook

Economic Development Handbook

Environmental Review Guide

Housing Rehabilitation Guide

Labor Standards Handbook

Procedures for Closeout of Contracts

Procurement/Contract Guide

Sample Construction Contract Documents

Special Assessments Guide

Contact:  Riley Stoy (717-783-3910)

Entrepreneurial Assistance Office

Pennsylvania Small Business Operations and Resources Guide

Contact:  Linda Goldstein (717-783-8950)

Travel and Tourism Office

Tourist Promotion Agency Matching Fund Program Manual

Contact:  Keith Gingrich (717-787-5453)

INTERNAL GUIDELINES:

Bonds Office

Conventional Bond Financing (Taxable) Guidelines

Exempt Facility & Small Issue Bonds Guidelines

Industrial Development Authority Financing Guidelines

Pennsylvania Capital Access Program Guidelines

Tax-Exempt Bond Financing Guidelines

Contact:  Kim Kaufman (717-783-6112)

Bureau of Community and Economic Development

Small Business First Program Guidelines

Contact:  Linda Goldstein (717-783-8950)

Community Empowerment Bureau

Community Development and Finance Corporation Grant and Loan Program Guidelines Community Services Block Grant Program Guidelines

Comprehensive Services Program Guidelines

Employment and Community Conservation Program Guidelines

Neighborhood Assistance Program Guidelines

Neighborhood Assistance Enterprise Zone Tax Credit Program Guidelines

Weatherization Program Guidelines

Contact:  Dennis Darling (717-787-1984)

Grants Office

Industrial Development Assistance Fund Program Guidelines

Industrial Sites Reuse Program Guidelines

Infrastructure Development Program Guidelines

Contact:  Scott Dunkelberger (717-787-7120)

Job Creation Tax Credit Fund Guidelines

Opportunity Fund Guidelines

Contact:  Scott Dunkelberger (717-787-7120)

Housing and Infrastructure Bureau

Community Development Block Grant Guidelines

Contact:  Riley Stoy (717-783-3910)

Downtown Pennsylvania Program Guidelines

Contact:  Dave Chitister (717-787-7156)

Emergency Shelter Grant Program Guidelines

Home Investment Partnerships Program Guidelines

Housing and Community Development Program Guidelines

Contact:  Dave Chitister (717-787-7156)

Section 108 (of the Housing and Community Development Act) Loan Guarantee Program Guidelines

Contact:  Riley Stoy (717-783-3910)

International Trade Office

Trade Event Grant Program Guidelines

Regional Export Matching Grant Program Guidelines

Contact:  Susan Sloane (717-787-7190)

Loans Office

Machinery and Equipment Loan Fund Program Guidelines

Contact:  Gerald Kapp (717-787-6245)

Local Government Services Center

Local Government Capitol Projects Loan Program Guidelines

Municipalities Financial Recovery Act Program Guidelines

Regional Police Assistance Program Guidelines

Shared Services Program Guidelines

Contact:  Fred Reddig (717-783-4657)

Strategic Planning and Program Operations

Enterprise Zone Program Guidelines

Contact:  Dave Messner (717-787-7402)

Small Communities Planning Assistance Program Guidelines

State Planning Assistance Grant Program Guidelines

Contact:  Dallas Dollase (717-787-7400)

Workforce Development and Technology Office

Ben Franklin Technology Center Program for Technological Innovation Guidelines

Customized Job Training Program Guidelines

Job Link Program Guidelines

Pennsylvania Industrial Resource Center Program Guidelines

Contact:  Terri Kaufman (717-787-4148)


CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES

POLICY STATEMENTS:

Bureau of Forestry

State Forest Natural Areas

Contact:  Dan Devlin (717-787-3444)

Transfer or Exchange of State Forest Land

Campsites

Contact:  Warren Ely (717-787-2014)

Bureau of State Parks

State Park User Fees

Contact:  Gary Smith (717-783-3307)

Transfer or Exchange of State Park Land

State Park Natural Areas

Contact:  Greg Schrum (717-787-6674)

GUIDANCE MANUALS:

Bureau of Forestry

Cooperative Gypsy Moth Suppression Program Procedure for Cooperator Participation Manual

Cooperative Gypsy Moth Suppression Program Operating Procedure and Deadlines Manual

Contact:  Larry Rhoads (717-948-3941)

Forest Fire Warden Manual

Contact:  Fred Wilcox (717-787-2925)

Forest Camp Lease Manual

Right-of-Way Manual

Contact:  H. E. Kelly (717-787-2015)

Snowmobile Instructor's Manual

ATV Instructor's Manual

Contact:  W. Paul Szabara (717-783-7941)

Forest Products Permit

Contact:  Michael Kusko, Jr. (717-787-4009)

Camping Permit

Contact:  William Slippey (717-787-2014)

District Forester Permit

Contact:  Michael Kusko, Jr. (717-787-4009)

Road Use Agreement

Contact:  H. E. Kelly (717-787-2015)

Special Activities Agreement

Contact:  William Slippey (717-787-2014)

License for Right of Way

Contact:  H. E. Kelly (717-787-2015)

Prospecting Permit

Contact:  Roger Dorsey (717-787-2015)

Seismic Survey Permit

Contact:  John Walker (717-787-2015)

Hard Mineral Permit

Contact:  Roger Dorsey (717-787-2015)

Bureau of Recreation and Conservation

Pennsylvania Rivers Conservation Program, Policy, Procedures and Implementation Manual, January 1996

Pennsylvania Scenic Rivers Program Guidelines

Pennsylvania Scenic Rivers Program Management Guidelines

Procedures Manual for Pennsylvania Recreation Trails Program

Contact:  Marian Hrubovcak (717-787-2316)

Keystone Acquisition and Development Manual and Forms

Contact:  Darrel Siesholtz (717-783-2656)

Keystone Planning, Implementation and Technical Assistance Manual and Forms

Contact:  Greg Gove (717-787-7276)

Keystone Land Trust Grant Manual and Forms

Contact:  Darrel Siesholtz (717-783-2656)

Swimming Pool Management Manual

Contact:  Greg Gove (717-787-7672)

Heritage Parks Program Manual and Forms

Contact:  Tim Keptner (717-772-3839)

Bureau of State Parks

Boat Docks

Rights-of-Way and Antenna Sites

Marina Manuals

Contact:  Gary Smith (717-783-3307)


EDUCATION

POLICY STATEMENTS:

Bureau of Community and Student Services

Secretary of Education's Plan to Require and Assist Each School District to Establish and Maintain a Program of Appropriate Counseling and Support Services to Students Experiencing Problems Related to the Use of Drugs, Alcohol and Dangerous Controlled Substances. The Plan was submitted to the General Assembly on April 22, 1991, as Required by Pennsylvania Act 211 of 1990.

Contact:  Biagio Musto (717-772-2429)

Bureau of Teacher Certification and Preparation

Pennsylvania Department of Education Standards, Policies and Procedures for State Approval of Certification Programs and for the Certification of Professional Educators for the Public Schools of Pennsylvania

Contact:  S. Terry Lehr (717-787-3470)

Certification and Staffing Policies and Guidelines Policies Regarding Education

Certification and Staffing Requirements for Public Schools

Policy Regarding Teacher Certification Audits Related to Lapsed Certification

Contact:  Rick Eiserman (717-783-6726)

Letter Announcing New Standard Assessment Scores and New Policy Regarding Testing of all Candidates Adding New Endorsement Areas

Announcement Raising Certification Application Fees

Contact:  Rickey Haas (717-772-4737)

Policy on Evaluation Procedure for Certificate Preliminary Education Evaluation on Credentials

Contact:  Vance Edinger (717- 772-4737)

Policy for Processing Applications for Certification:  Master's Equivalency

Policy Regarding Rubber Stamped Signatures on Applications

Processing Procedure for Submission of Teacher Certification Application by Colleges and Universities

Student Teaching Requirements for Teacher Certification in Pennsylvania

Contact:  Rickey Haas (717-772-4737)

Commissioner's Office of Postsecondary and Higher Education

In-School Youth Programs at Community Colleges

Community Colleges Reimbursement for Equivalent Full-Time Students Enrolled in Stipend Programs

Student Tuition at Pennsylvania's Community Colleges

Debt Service at Community Colleges

Continuing Education Guidelines for Community Colleges

Contact:  Barbara Senier (717-787-4313)

Bureau of Postsecondary Services

Private Licensed School Memoranda - Student Complaint Questionnaire

Private Licensed School Memoranda - Board Policy on the Use of the Term Tuition ''Savings''

Contact:  James G. Hobbs (717-783-8228)

Scranton State School for the Deaf

Various internal and external policy statements relating to the operation of Scranton State School for the Deaf, such as:  Student Immunization, Child Abuse, AIDS, Human Growth and Development, Admission Policy, the Recognition of Scrant on State School for the Deaf as a Magnet School and Student Drug and Alcohol Policy, etc.

Contact:  Dorothy S. Bambach (717-963-4040)

Bureau of Vocational-Technical Education

The Occupational Competency Assessment Program

Contact:  K.C. Simchock (717-783-6592)

Equal Educational Opportunity Office

Goals for Equal Opportunity at Pennsylvania's Publicly-Supported Institutions of Higher Education.

Contact:  Carrie M. Patterson (717-787-4637)

Bureau of Curriculum and Academic Services

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Education, HIV/AIDS Policy, September 20, 1994

Contacts:  Marian D. Sutter (717-787-9862) & John L. Emminger (717-772-2167)

Pennsylvania State Board of Education AIDS Policy - Admissions/Readmissions of Students or Staff Persons with AIDS, March 1987

Contacts:  Marian D. Sutter (717-787-9862) & John L. Emminger (717-772-2167)

Driver and Traffic Safety Education Program Guide

Contact:  H. David Secrist (717-783-4382) Procedures for Establishing a Private Driver Training School

Contact:  Robert Roush (717-783-6595)

Thaddeus Stevens State School of Technology

Faculty Manual

Contact:  Linda Quinn (717-299-7747)

School Services Office

Basic Education Circulars - (Updated and indexed collection of Pennsylvania Department of Education statements consisting of advice, guidance and interpretation of laws and regulations. Basic Education Circulars are organized to co rrespond to the related state and federal laws and regulations affecting schools. They cover several areas of the School Code, including Title 24 of Purdon's Statutes - Articles 1-25, State Board of Education Regulations - Title 22 of the Pennsylvania Code, Chapters 1-23, 237 and 342, and related federal laws, regulations and court cases. These topics include:  - Teacher Certification Audits - Teacher Certification Evaluation - Determination of Students ' Residence - Reimbursement for School Construction - Student Records - Special Education - Student Transportation - Early Intervention - Home Education Programs - Protection of Pupil Rights - Payments for Education - Graduation of Seniors.)

Contact:  Sarah Pearce (717-783-3750)

Bureau of Special Education

State Plan under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act - Part B

Contact:  William W. Penn (717-783-6913)

Bureau of Budget and Fiscal Management

School Construction Policies and Procedures.

Contact:  Bradford J. Furey (717-787-5480)

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