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Regulation Being Considered Proposed Date Need and Legal Basis for Action Agency for Promulgation Contact Commonwealth Automotive Fleet
4 Pa. Code, Chapter 73Winter 1998, as proposed. The regulation will be amended to eliminate the requirement for a Pennsylvania license to drive a state vehicle and will permit out-of-state licenses. Gary F. Ankabrandt
(717) 783-1982Processing Subscriptions and Sales of Pennsylvania Code and Related Publications
4 Pa. Code, Chapter 81Winter 1998, as proposed. These regulations should be repealed since the Department of General Services' Bureau of Management Services no longer has responsibility for the processing of subscriptions and orders for the Pennsylvania Code. The Pennsylvania Code contractor is now responsible for Pennsylvania Code subscriptions. New regulations will be developed to address sales of Commonwealth publications in general. John R. McCarty (717) 783-8720 First Amendment Rights
4 Pa. Code, Chapter 86Fall 1998, as proposed. The amendment will extend coverage of the statement of policy to the Philadelphia State Office Building, Pittsburgh State Office Building, Scranton State Office Building, and Reading State Office Building. Gregory C. Santoro
(717) 787-5599Death Benefits for Survivors of Firemen and Law Enforcement Officers
4 Pa. Code, Chapter 89Fall 1998, as proposed. Since Act 101 of June 24, 1976 (P. L. 424) was amended by Act 161 of 1994 (P. L. 1373), the regulations must be amended to reflect the legislative changes. Ronald L. Coy (717) 783-5028 HEALTH
Emergency Medical Services
28 Pa. Code § 1001.1 et seq.August 1998, as proposed. Amendments to regulations to enhance the operation of the Emergency Medical Services System in the Commonwealth, pursuant to the Emergency Medical Services Act, 35 P. S. §§ 6921-6938. Kenneth Brody 717-783-2500 Communicable Diseases
28 Pa. Code § 27.1 et seq.November 1998, as proposed. The amendments to existing regulations to make them consistent with current public health practices for the control of communicable and other reportable conditions. The Advisory Health Board met in April to review the draft regulations. Suzanne Craig 717-783-2500 Personnel Administration in County Health Departments
28 Pa. Code § 13.1 et seq.
State Aid to Local health Departments 28 Pa. Code § 15.1 et seq.No publication anticipated in the next six months. The amendments to existing regulations to make them consistent with current local health administration practices. Currently under review by the Bureau of Community Health. Suzanne Craig 717-783-2500 Drug and Alcohol Confidentiality
4 Pa. Code § 255.1 et seq. and § 257.1 et seq.November 1998, as proposed. These regulations are being updated and to address concerns regarding availability of records of patients being treated for drug and alcohol related problems. Keith Fickel 717-783-2500 Newborn Screening
28 Pa. Code § 28.1 et seq.No publication anticipated in the next six months. These regulations are to address amendments to the Newborn Child Testing Act regarding procedures and time frames for the drawing of blood and filing of reports and the addition of two reportable diseases. Authority for these regulations is set forth in the Newborn Child Testing Act, 35 P. S. § 621.1 et seq. Yvette Kostelac 717-783-2500 Amendments to the List of Drugs Which Optometrists May Use in the Course of Their Practice
28 Pa. Code Ch. 6August 1998, as final. These amendments are intended to facilitate the expanded practice of optometry pursuant to an amendment to the definition of ''practice of optometry'' in the Optometric Practice and Licensure Act, 63 P. S. § 244.1 et seq. That act was amended on October 30, 1996, to permit the administration and prescription of legend and nonlegend drugs as approved by the Secretary of Health for treatment of certain areas of the visual system, and under certain conditions. The regulations include an expanded list of drugs approved by the Secretary for use by optometrists in the course of their practice. Yvette Kostelac
717-783-2500Environmental Health Assessment
28 Pa. Code § 17.1 et seq.No publication anticipated in the next six months. These amendments are necessitated by the transfer of authority for certain environmental regulations from the Department of Environment Protection to the Department of Health. The Department has met with consumer groups to obtain stakeholder input. Nan Lipton 717-783-2500 Dental Laboratories
28 Pa. Code § 25.301 et seq.September 1998, as proposed. These new regulations are needed to establish standards for the operation of laboratories in dental offices, as required by the Controlled Substances, Drug Device and Cosmetic Act at 35 P. S. § 780-101 et seq. Laurie McGowan 717-783-2500 Long Term Care Nursing Facilities
28 Pa. Code § 201.1 et seq.November 1998, as final. These regulations are needed to update current regulations regulating long term nursing care facilities, and will incorporate many of the federal long term care certification regulations. Laurie McGowan 717-783-2500 Head Injury Program September 1998, as proposed. These regulations will facilitate the implementation of this program under the Emergency Medical Services Act, 35 P. S. § 6934(e). Lawrence Otter
717-783-2500Health Facility Licensure-- Ambulatory Surgical Facilities
28 Pa. Code § 551.1 et seq.October 1998, as final. Amendment and update of regulations for ambulatory surgical facilities. Review occurred due to sunset of Certificate of Need. James T. Steele, Jr.
717-783-2500Health Facility Licensure-- Long Term Care Facilities
28 Pa. Code § 201.1 et seq.October 1998, as final. Amendment and update of regulations for long term care facilities. Review occurred due to sunset of Certificate of Need. Laurie McGowan 717-783-2500 Health Facility Licensure-- General & Special Hospitals & Health Planning
28 Pa. Code § 301.1 et seq.
28 Pa. Code § 401.1 et seq.August 1998, as final-omitted. Chapters on health planning (federal program and certificate of need) will be repealed, as statutory authority for both regulations has terminated. James T. Steele, Jr.
717-783-2500Health Facility Licensure-- General Administrative Chapter & General and Special Hospitals
28 Pa. Code § 101.1 et seq.No publication anticipated in the next six months. Amendment to update the licensure regulations for general and special hospitals. James T. Steele, Jr.
717-783-2500HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY
No regulations being developed or considered at this date. INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AUTHORITY Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority Financial Assistance, (relating generally to Letters of No Prejudice).
25 Pa Code Chapter 963.17(b)Fall 1998, as proposed. These amendments to Chapter 963 will notify the public of certain less onerous regulatory requirements for obtaining a Letter of No Prejudice. The Letter of No Prejudice is an exception to PENNVEST's refinancing limitation allowing the applicant or potential applicant to proceed to construction provided a satisfactory financial plan to interim fund the project is approved and the construction is necessary to accomplish an objective delineated in Section 963.17(b)(2) of PENNVEST's regulations. The grant of authority to issue amendments to 25 Pa. Code § 963.17(b) is set forth in Section 6(4)(i) of the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority Act, 35 P. S. § 751.6(4)(i). Brion Johnson (717) 783-6798
Jayne B. Blake
(717) 783- 6776INSPECTOR GENERAL
No regulations being developed or considered at this date. INSURANCE Uniform Classification of Expenses,
31 Pa. Code, Chapters 1, 5, 7 and 9July 1998, as final. Repeal pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1. Peter J. Salvatore,
717-787-4429Definitions and Logistics,
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 2 (NEW)August 1998, as proposed. Common definitions used by the Department will allow elimination of repetitive terms throughout the Insurance Department's regulations. Peter J. Salvatore,
717-787-4429Allocation of Joint Expenses,
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 3, §§ 3.1-3.6July 1999, as proposed. Amend to be consistent with current NAIC accounting instructions and to expand the scope of the regulations to include life and health insurers in holding company systems. Peter J. Salvatore,
717-787-4429Miscellaneous (Relating to Uniform Classification of Expenses),
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 11, §§ 11.1-11.7July 1999, as proposed. Repeal §§ 11.2 and 11.5-7 to eliminate outdated unnecessary regulations and amend § 11.4 to clarify current NAIC accounting instructions for electronic data processing expenses. Peter J. Salvatore,
717-787-4429Costs of Examinations (EDP Expenses),
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 12, §§ 12.1-12.7July 1999, as proposed. Amend to clarify the various types of costs incurred in the conduct of department examinations. Peter J. Salvatore,
717-787-4429Stock Ownership Statements,
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 21, §§ 21.1-21.103July 1999, as proposed. Amend to update requirements relating to Stock Ownership Statements consistent with NAIC model language. Peter J. Salvatore,
717-787-4429Proxies, Consents and Authorizations,
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 23, §§ 23.1- 23.96July 1999, as proposed. Amend to update requirements relating to Proxies, Consents and Authorizations consistent with NAIC model language. Peter J. Salvatore,
717-787-4429Acquisitions of Capital Stock (Insurance Company Holding Law),
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 25, §§ 25.1- 25.23August 1998, as proposed. Amend to be consistent with 1993 amendments to the authorizing statute and to eliminate unnecessary filing requirements Peter J. Salvatore,
717-787-4429Advances to Mutual, Stock and Life Companies (NEW) January 1999, as proposed. New regulation to address surplus notes issued by mutual stock and life companies consistent with authorizing statute adopted in 1992. Peter J. Salvatore,
717-787-4429Assigned Risk Plan,
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 33, § 33.29July 1998, as proposed. Repeal current regulation and replace regulation with new chapter (31 Pa.Code, Chapter 67a) to be consistent with Pennsylvania Assigned Risk Plan Peter J. Salvatore,
717-787-4429Surplus Lines, Chapter 35, §§ 35.1- 35.22 July 1998, as proposed. Repeal current regulations, 31 Pa. Code, Chapters 35 (and Chapter 123) and replace with one updated regulation relating to surplus lines insurance consistent with 1992 statutory amendments. Peter J. Salvatore,
717-787-4429Producer Licensing,
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 37, §§ 37.1-37.84September 1998, as proposed. Amend 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 37, Agent Certificates of Qualification and Broker Licenses, consistent with statutory amendments in Act 72 of 1996 and 40 of 1997. Peter J. Salvatore,
717-787-4429Producer Licensing,
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 38, §§ 38.1-38.5September 1998, as proposed. Amend Statement of Policy regarding procedures for National and State Chartered Banks to sell insurance and annuities. Peter J. Salvatore,
717-787-4429Producer Licensing, 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 39, §§ 39.1-39.22 September 1998, as proposed. Amend Chapter 39 relating to continuing education for agents and brokers consistent with statutory amendments in Act 72 of 1996. Peter J. Salvatore,
717-787-4429Fraternal Benefits Societies Administration,
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 41, § 41.1August 1998, as final. Repeal pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1. Peter J. Salvatore,
717-787-4429Reserves of Beneficial Societies,
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 43, §§ 43.1-43.2December 1998, as proposed. Repeal pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1. Peter J. Salvatore,
717-787-4429Special Rules of Administrative, Practice and Procedure,
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 56, §§ 56.1-56.3July 1998, as final omitted. Amend pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1. Peter J. Salvatore,
717-787-4429Publication of Citations and Notice of Hearings,
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 57, § 57.1July 1998, as final omitted. Amend pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1. Peter J. Salvatore,
717-787-4429Objections and Procedure for Hearings on Reports of Examination,
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 58, §§ 58.1-58.3July 1999, as proposed. Repeal to eliminate outdated, unnecessary requirements consistent with the new examination law adopted in 1992 (40 P. S. §§ 323.1-323.8) . Peter J. Salvatore,
717-787-4429Cancellations and Refusal to Renew Homeowners Insurance,
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 59, §§ 59.1-59.13July 1999, as proposed. Amended language to regulation and statute is being drafted pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1. Peter J. Salvatore,
717-787-4429Notices for and Appeals of Cancellations and Refusals to Renew Automobile Insurance Policies,
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 61, §§ 61.1-61.14August 1998, as proposed. Modify regulation consistent with the statute (40 P. S. §§ 1008.1 et seq.). The regulations provide guidance to automobile insurers relating to cancellations and nonrenewals of certain automobile insurance policies, and the available administrative process to secure an administrative review of such terminations. Peter J. Salvatore,
717-787-4429Physical Damage Appraisers,
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 62, §§ 62.1-62.4September 1998, as proposed. Amend pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1. Peter J. Salvatore,
717-787-4429Uninsured Motorist Coverage,
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 63, §§ 63.1-63.3August 1999, as proposed. Amend pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1 and pending filing before the Department. Peter J. Salvatore,
717-787-4429Private Passenger Automobile Policy Forms,
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 64, §§ 64.1-64.14August 1998, as proposed. Repeal pursuant to Executive order 1996-1. Peter J. Salvatore,
717-787-4429Collision Loss Settlements,
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 65, §§ 65.11-14March 1999, as final. Repeal pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1. Peter J. Salvatore,
717-787-4429Catastrophic Loss Trust Fund,
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 67, §§ 67.1-16August 1998, as final. Amend obsolete regulation for the automobile insurance Catastrophic Loss Trust Fund. The Fund was abolished and replaced with the Catastrophic Loss Benefits Continuation Fund. Peter J. Salvatore, 717-787-4429 Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law - Evidence of Financial Responsibility,
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 67, §§ 67.21-28August 1998, as final. Amend pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1. Peter J. Salvatore, 717-787-4429 Pennsylvania Assigned Risk Consumer Protections, Chapter 67a, (NEW) July 1998, as proposed. Amend pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1. This will replace 31 Pa. Code § 33.29. Peter J. Salvatore, 717-787-4429 Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law Consumer Protections Statement of Policy,
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 68, §§ 68.101- 68.402June 1999, as proposed. Repeal pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1. Peter J. Salvatore, 717-787-4429 Life Insurance Illustrations (New) November 1998, as proposed. Act 154 of 1996 provides for life insurance illustration requirements for life insurance policies. The statute sunsets when a life insurance illustration regulation becomes effective. A life insurance illustration regulation will eliminate misleading illustrations, make illustrations more understandable, and standardize terms and illustration formats for the entire life insurance industry. Further, it is more appropriate that technical requirements, such as these, appear in a regulation rather than in statutory form. Peter J. Salvatore, 717-787-4429 Replace Life Insurance Annuities,
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 81, §§ 81.1-9October 1998, as proposed. Amend pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1. Peter J. Salvatore, 717-787-4429 Disclosure in Solicitation of Life Insurance,
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 83, §§ 83.1-57September 1998, as proposed. Amend pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1. Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator
717-787-4429Mortality Tables Used in Determining Nonforfeiture Standards,
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 84, §§ 84.1-6August 1998, as proposed. Amend pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1. Peter J. Salvatore, 717-787-4429 Minimum Reserve Standards,
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 84a, §§ 84a.1-84a.8October 1998, as proposed. Amend pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1. Peter J. Salvatore, 717-787-4429 Actuarial Opinion & Accumulation Contracts,
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 84b, §§ 84b.1-84b.11December 1998, as proposed. Amend pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1. Peter J. Salvatore, 717-787-4429 Variable Annuity & Accumulation Contracts,
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 85, §§ 85.1-85.40March 1999, as proposed. Amend pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1. Peter J. Salvatore, 717-787-4429 Premium & Retirement Deposit Fund,
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 86, §§ 86.1-86.12December 1998, as proposed. Amend pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1. Peter J. Salvatore, 717-787-4429 Requirements for Life Policies and Sales Practices,
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 87, §§ 87.1-87.42December 1998, as proposed. Amend pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1. Peter J. Salvatore, 717-787-4429 Individual Accident & Sickness Minimum Standards,
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 88, §§ 88.1-88.195December 1998, as proposed. Amend pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1. Peter J. Salvatore, 717-787-4429 Accident and Health Insurance Regulation,
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 89, §§ 89.1-89.11 and § 89.17September 1998, as proposed. Changes will be promulgated regarding the deregulation of rates and forms filings for accident and health insurance, as a result of Act 159 of 1996. Changes will be made pursuant to the health care provisions of the Federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. Peter J. Salvatore, 717-787-4429 Preparation of Forms, etc.,
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 89, §§ 89.12-16, 89.18-89.62 and 89.101December 1998, as proposed. Amend pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1. Peter J. Salvatore, 717-787-4429 Medicare Supplement,
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 89, §§ 89.770-89.789November 1998, as proposed. Amend regulation to add Medicare Select provisions. Peter J. Salvatore, 717-787-4429 Separate Accounts for Principle and Interest Guarantees,
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 90a, §§ 90a.1-90a.31March 1999, as proposed. Amend pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1. Peter J. Salvatore, 717-787-4429 Various Individual Death/Life/Annuity Benefits,
31 Pa. Code, Chapters 90c-90h, §§ 90c.1- 90h.11December 1998, as proposed. Amend pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1. Peter J. Salvatore, 717-787-4429 Uniform Bylaws for Mutual Fire Companies,
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 103, § 103.1 and Exhibit AJuly 1998, as final. Repeal pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1. Peter J. Salvatore, 717-787-4429 Cash Advances to Insurance Companies
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 105, §§ 105.1-105.2January 1999, as proposed. Amend to reflect statutory amendments adopted in 1992 and 1995 and to eliminate outdated, unnecessary provisions relating to cash advancements to insurance companies pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1. Peter J. Salvatore, 717-787-4429 Policies Covering Personal Property Pledged as Collateral,
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 112, §§ 112.1-112.12August 1998, as proposed. Amend pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1. Peter J. Salvatore, 717-787-4429 Consent to Rate Filings,
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 113, §§ 113.1-113.9December 1998, as proposed. Amend pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1. Peter J. Salvatore, 717-787-4429 Public Adjusters,
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 115, §§ 115.1--115.8August 1998, as proposed. The regulation was initially promulgated to clarify the requirements of public adjuster contracts. The authorizing statute, Act 72, was amended in 1983 (63 P. S. §§ 1601--1608), and the Insurance Department seeks to modify Chapter 115 to be consistent with the revised statutory language. Additionally, three sections have been proposed for deletion since they mirror the Act. Peter J. Salvatore, 717-787-4429 Discounting Workers' Compensation Loss Reserves,
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 116, §§ 116.1--116.9October 1998, as proposed. Blend regulations on discounting of loss reserves into one regulation consistent with Executive Order 1996-1. Peter J. Salvatore, 717-787-4429 Anti Arson Application,
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 117, §§ 117.1--117.8July 1998, as final. Repeal pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1. Peter J. Salvatore, 717-787-4429 Discounting Medical Malpractice Loss Reserve,
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 118, §§ 118.1--118.6October 1998, as proposed. Blend regulations on discounting of loss reserves into one regulation consistent with Executive Order 1996-1. Peter J. Salvatore, 717-787-4429 Fees for Out of State Companies,
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 121, §§ 121.1--121.4July 1998, as proposed. Repeal pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1. Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator
717-787-4429Surplus Lines,
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 123, §§ 123.1--123.63July 1998, as proposed. Repeal current regulations, 31 Pa. Code, Chapters 123 (and Chapter 35) and replace with one updated regulation relating to surplus lines insurance consistent with 1992 statutory amendments. Peter J. Salvatore, 717-787-4429 Surplus Lines,
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 124, (NEW)July 1998, as proposed. Repeal two current regulations, 31 Pa. Code, Chapters 35 and 123 and replace with one updated regulation relating to surplus lines insurance consistent with 1992 statutory amendments. Peter J. Salvatore, 717-787-4429 Title Insurance,
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 125, §§ 125.1--125.9July 1998, as proposed. Amend pursuant to Executive Order 1196-1. Peter J. Salvatore, 717-787-4429 Preparation of Filing of Property and Casualty Forms for Approval,
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 133, §§ 133.1--133.12March 1999, as proposed. Repeal pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1. Peter J. Salvatore, 717-787-4429 Qualifications of Persons Signing Annual Financial Statements,
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 135, §§ 135.1--135.2July 1998, as final. Repeal pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1. Peter J. Salvatore, 717-787-4429 Description of Reserves Prohibited Phrases,
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 139, §§ 139.1--139.3December 1998, as proposed. Amend pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1. Peter J. Salvatore, 717-787-4429 Unfair Insurance Practices; Unfair Claims Settlement Practices,
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 146, §§ 146.1--146.10August 1998, as proposed. Amend pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1. Peter J. Salvatore, 717-787-4429 Securities Held Under Custodial Agreements,
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 148, §§ 148.1--148.4December 1998, as proposed. Amend to eliminate unnecessary forms, add uniform requirements relating to custodial agreements and duties of custodians and update provisions relating to permissible custodians. Peter J. Salvatore, 717-787-4429 Continuing Care Providers,
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 151, §§ 151.1--151.14July 1999, as proposed. Amend to be consistent with 1996 statutory amendments relating to the order of distribution of assets in insolvencies and to provide for the voluntary surrender of a certificate of authority. Peter J. Salvatore, 717-787-4429 Contractual Agreements with Integrated Delivery Systems,
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 152, §§ 152.1--152.25December 1998, as proposed. Amend pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1. Peter J. Salvatore, 717-787-4429 Health Maintenance Organizations,
31 Pa Code, Chapters 301--303, §§ 301.1--303.3October 1998, as proposed. Amend pursuant to Executive order 1996-1. Peter J. Salvatore, 717-787-4429 Underground Storage Tank Indemnification Fund - Fee Regulation,
25 Pa. Code, Chapter 971, §§ 971.1-- 971.4October 1998, as final. Amend the existing fee regulation for the Underground Storage Tank Indemnification Fund (USTIF) to comport with the USTIF Board's decision to reduce fees of the USTIF. Peter J. Salvatore, 717-787-4429 Underground Storage Tank Indemnification Fund--Fee Collections Regulation,
Chapter 973, §§ 973.1--973.12October 1998, as final. Amend the existing regulation for the Underground Storage Tank Indemnification Fund (USTIF) to comport with the USTIF Board's decision to reduce fees of the USTIF. Peter J. Salvatore, 717-787-4429 Underground Storage Tank Indemnification Fund--Claims Regulation,
25 Pa. Code, Chapter 977, (NEW)October 1998, as proposed. Requires underground storage tank owners be in compliance with certain leak detection standards in order to obtain claims coverage from the Underground Storage Tank Indemnification Fund. The proposed regulation establishes requirements for owners to file such claims. Peter J. Salvatore, 717-787-4429 LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Workers' Compensation Bureau;
Workers' Compensation Judges and Workers' Compensation Appeal Board
34 Pa. Code Chapters 131 and 111Fall 1998, as proposed. These rules have not been updated in many years; they need to reflect the changes in the law and practice of workers' compensation. Draft (tentatively) to be prepared by September 1998, but not into approval process until late 1998. Thomas J. Kuzma
(717) 783-4467Work-place Safety Committee Certification; Evaluation of Accident/Illness Prevention Services & Programs of Insurers and Self-insureds; Qualifications of Accident/Illness Prevention Service Providers
34 Pa. Code Chapter 129August 1998, as proposed. The rulemaking implements the health and safety provisions of Article X of the Workers' Compensation Act. The proposed rulemaking specifies the safety committee certification application and renewal processes and establishes the necessary program components and evaluation criteria for accident and illness prevention programs maintained or provided by licensed insurers and self- insured employers. In addition, the regulation ensures the uniform application of the provisions of Article X. Len Negley (717) 772-1917 Group Self Insurance Funds
34 Pa. Code Chapter 125July 1998, as final. These regulations will bring Chapter 125 into compliance with certain amendments (Sections 30582, 802 (b)(11), 819) which resulted from Act 57. George Knehr (717) 783-4476
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