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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 00-1142b

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GENERAL SERVICES
Surplus State Property
4 Pa. Code, Chapter 41
Winter, 2000, as proposed. With the enactment of the Commonwealth Procurement Code (Act 57 of 1998) this Chapter must be substantially amended. Further, there is a need for review and revision of these regulations to implement improvements in the transfer and disposition of state surplus property. Glenn B. Reber (717) 787-5295
Responsibility
4 Pa. Code Chapter 60
Summer, 2000, as proposed. This chapter must be amended to conform with the legislative changes require by Act 57 and to provide for uniform Commonwealth agency debarment and suspension procedures. Gary F. Ankabrandt (717) 783-1982
Instructions to Bidders
4 Pa. Code, Chapter 61
Summer, 2000, as proposed. This Chapter has been superseded and should be repealed because such instructions should not be set out in regulatory form. There is a need for flexibility which can be of benefit to the Department as well as bidders. Merle H. Ryan (717) 787-7095
General Conditions of the Construction Contract
4 Pa. Code, Chapter 63
Summer, 2000, as proposed. See comment for Chapter 61. Merle H. Ryan (717) 787-7095
State Art Commission
4 Pa. Code, Chapter 65
Summer, 2000, as final-omitted. The legislation creating the State Art Commission was sunsetted. Merle H. Ryan (717) 787-7095
Emergency Construction Repairs
4 Pa. Code, Chapter 67
Winter, 2000, as proposed. The regulation should be amended to more accurately reflect present practice and to delete contract provisions. Such provisions should not be in regulatory form and their deletion will serve the same purpose as noted for Chapter 61. Merle H. Ryan (717) 787-7095
Contract Compliance
4 Pa. Code, Chapter 68
Winter, 2000, as proposed. Executive Order 1996-8 transferred the contract compliance responsibilities to the Department of General Services John R. McCarty (717) 783-8720
Methods of Awarding Contracts
4 Pa. Code, Chapter 69
Fall, 2000, as proposed. With the enactment of the Commonwealth Procurement Code (Act 57) it is necessary to conform this Chapter with the changes in the law and to address other procurement areas affected by Act 57. Glenn B. Reber (717) 787-5295
Commonwealth Parking Facilities
4 Pa. Code, Chapter 71
Fall, 2000, as proposed. Amendments are required because parking locations have been changed. James W. Martin (717) 783-5028
Commonwealth Automotive Fleet
4 Pa. Code, Chapter 73
Fall, 2000, 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) 783-1982
First Amendment Rights
4 Pa. Code, Chapter 86
Fall, 2000, 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) 787-5599
Processing Subscriptions and Sales of Pennsylvania Code and Related Publications
4 Pa. Code, Chapter 81
Spring, 2001, 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. John R. McCarty (717) 783-8720
HEALTH
Emergency Medical Services
28 Pa. Code § 1001.1 et seq.
August 2000, as final. The amendments to existing regulations will 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 E. Brody 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.
December 2000, as final-omitted. The amendments to existing regulations will repeal chapters on health planning (federal program and certificate of need), as statutory authority for both chapters has terminated. Pursuant to the Health Care Facilities Act, 35 P. S. § 448.101 et seq. James T. Steele, Jr. 717-783-2500
Health Facility Licensure--General Administrative Chapter & General and Special Hospitals.
28 Pa. Code § 101.1 et seq.
January 2001, as proposed. The amendments to existing regulations will update the licensure standards for general and special hospitals. Pursuant to the Health Care Facilities Act, 35 P. S. § 448.101 et seq. James T. Steele, Jr. 717-783-2500
Home Health Care Agencies
28 Pa. Code § 601.1 et seq.
No publication anticipated in the next six months. The amendments to existing regulations will provide for consistency with federal conditions of participation in Medicare programs. (Anticipated date of publication of federal regulations is fall of 2000). Pursuant to the Health Care Facilities Act, 35 P. S. § 448.101 et seq. Carol Somerset-Griffie 717-783-2500
Birth Centers
28 Pa. Code § 501.1 et seq.
No publication anticipated in the next six months. The amendments to existing regulations will incorporate newborn screening regulations. Pursuant to the Health Care Facilities Act, 35 P. S. § 448.101 et seq. Carol Somerset-Griffie 717-783-2500
Pediatric Extended Care Centers January 2001, as proposed. These new regulations will clarify standards for pediatric extended care centers. Pursuant to Act 54 of 1999. Carol Somerset-Griffie 717-783-2500
Communicable Diseases
28 Pa. Code § 27.1 et seq.
January 2001, as final. The amendments to existing regulations will make them consistent with current public health practices for the control of communicable and other reportable conditions. Pursuant to the Disease Prevention and Control Law of 1955, 35 P. S. §§ 521.1--521.21. Yvette M. Kostelac 717-783-2500
School Health Immunization
28 Pa. Code § 23.83
July 2000, as proposed. The amendments to existing regulations will add to the list of immunizations required for school entry and for entry into the seventh grade consistent with recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. Pursuant to the Public School Code of 1949, 24 P. S. §§ 1-101, 13-1303a; the Disease Prevention and Control Law of 1955, 35 P. S. §§ 521.1, 521.16; the Administrative Code of 1929, 71 P. S. §§ 51,532(g), 541(b), and 541(c.1); and the Hepatitis Prevention Act, 35 P. S. §§ 630.1 and 630.2. Yvette M. Kostelac 717-783-2500
Managed Care Regulations
28 Pa. Code § 9.1 et seq.
July 2000, as final. The amendments to existing regulations will amend Chapter 9. Managed Care Organizations, Subchapter A. Health Maintenance Organizations, Subchapter D. PHOs and POs and IDs, and Subchapter E. Quality Health Care Accountability and Protection. Pursuant to the Health Maintenance Organization Act, 40 P. S. §§ 1551-1567; and Article XXI of the Insurance Company Law of 1921, as added by the Act 68 (1998) amendment of that law, 40 P. S. §§ 991.2101--991.2193. Yvette M. Kostelac 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 will make them consistent with current local health administration practices. Pursuant to the Local Health Administration Law, 16 P. S. §§ 12001--12028. Grace R. Schuyler 717-783-2500
Organized Camps and Campgrounds
28 Pa. Code § 19.1
No publication anticipated in the next six months. The amendments to existing regulations will facilitate the transfer of authority for certain environmental regulations from the former Department of Environment Resources to the Department of Health. Pursuant to 71 P. S. § 532 and 71 P. S. § 1340.101 et seq. Grace R. Schuyler 717-783-2500
Environmental Health Assessment
28 Pa. Code § 17.1 et seq.
No publication anticipated in the next six months. The amendments to existing regulations will facilitate the transfer of authority for certain environmental regulations from the former Department of Environment Resources to the Department of Health. Pursuant to 71 P. S. § 532 and 71 P. S. § 1340.101 et seq. Grace R. Schuyler 717-783-2500
Public Bathing Place Lifeguard Requirements
28 Pa. Code § 18.1; § 18.42
September 2000, as final. The amendments to existing regulations will provide lifeguard requirements for recreational swimming establishments, and add requirements for lifeguard certification and factors to be considered in determining adequate lifeguard coverage. Pursuant to Act 75 of 1998, amending 35 P. S. §§ 672--680 (the Public Bathing Law). Grace R. Schuyler 717-783-2500
Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC Program)
28 Pa. Code § 1101 et seq.
September 2000, as final. The amendments to existing regulations will revise State WIC requirements to comply with changes in the Federal regulations (7 C.F.R. § 246) relating to sanctions, disqualification actions and civil money penalties. Lesa E. Tressler 717-783-2500
Health Facility Licensure/Hospices
28 Pa. Code § 651.1 et seq.
December 2000, as proposed. These new regulations to license and regulate hospices will, at a minimum, contain standards set forth in regulations for hospices certified as providers under the Medicare Program. Pursuant to the Act 95 (1998) amending the Health Care Facilities Act, 35 P. S. § 448.101 et seq. Tanya Leshko 717-783-2500
Hearing Aid Sales and Registration/Continuing Education
28 Pa. Code § 25.201 et seq.
September 2000, as proposed. The amendments to existing regulations will include continuing education requirements for hearing aid fitters, provide for 30-day money back written guarantees on hearing aids, and revise certification fees for consistency with the statute. Pursuant to Act 153 of 1998, amending the Hearing Aid Sales Registration Act, 35 P. S. § 6700-101 et seq. Tanya Leshko 717-783-2500
Head Injury Program
28 Pa. Code §§ 4.1-4.14 et seq.
September 2000, as final. These new regulations will facilitate the implementation of this program. Pursuant to the Emergency Medical Services Act, 35 P. S. § 6934(e). Tanya Leshko 717-783-2500
Newborn Screening
28 Pa. Code § 28.1 et seq.
September 2000, as proposed The amendments to the existing regulations will add four diseases to the list of required diseases for which newborns must be screened. The amendments will also prescribe the manner by which specimens are to be collected and tested. Pursuant to the Newborn Child Testing Act, 35 P. S. §§ 621--625 Stephanie Michel-Segnor 717-783-2500
Drug and Alcohol Facility
Physical Plant Standards
28 Pa. Code §§ 705.1--705.29.
July 2000, as final. The amendments to existing regulations will establish uniform physical plant standards for all residential and non-residential services. Pursuant to the Pennsylvania Drug and Alcohol Abuse Control Act, 71 P. S. §§ 1690.101--1690-115. Keith Fickel 717-783-2500
Schedule of Controlled Substances
28 Pa. Code § 25.75.
July 2000, as proposed. The amendments to existing regulations will reschedule dronabinol from Schedule II to Schedule III. Pursuant to the Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act, 35 P. S. § 780-101 et seq. Keith Fickel 717-783-2500
Narcotic Treatment Standards
28 Pa. Code §§ 701 and 705.
July 2000, as proposed. The amendments to existing regulations will amend and repeal 4 Pa. Code § 263, transfer regulations to Title 28, and amend and update narcotic, including methadone, treatment standards. Pursuant to the Pennsylvania Drug and Alcohol Abuse Control Act, 71 P. S. §§ 1690-101--1690.115. Keith Fickel 717-783-2500
Prevention Activities
28 Pa. Code §§ 701 and 713.
August 2000, as proposed. The amendments to existing regulations will rescind standards for approval of drug and alcohol prevention activities. Pursuant to the Pennsylvania Drug and Alcohol Abuse and Control Act, 71 P. S. §§ 1690-101--1690.115. Keith Fickel 717-783-2500
HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY
No regulations being developed or considered at this date.
INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AUTHORITY
No regulations being developed or considered at this date.
INSURANCE
Allocation of Joint Expenses, 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 3, §§ 3.1--3.6 Summer 2000, as proposed. Repeal needs to be effective 01/01/2001 to be consistent with NAIC codified accounting practices and procedures. Peter J. Salvatore, 717-787-4429
Miscellaneous (Relating to Uniform Classification of Expenses), 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 11, §§ 11.1--11.7 Summer 2000, as proposed. Repeal §§ 11.4-6 and amend § 11.7 to be effective 01/01/2001 to be consistent with NAIC codified accounting practices and procedures. Peter J. Salvatore, 717-787-4429
Stock Ownership Statements, 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 21, §§ 21.1--21.103 December 2000, as proposed. Amend to update requirements relating to Stock Ownership Statements consistent with NAIC model language. Peter J. Salvatore, 717-787-4429
Proxies, Consents and Authorizations,
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 23, §§ 23.1--23.96
December 2000, as proposed. Amend to update requirements relating to Proxies, Consents and Authorizations consistent with NAIC model language. Peter J. Salvatore, 717-787-4429
Acquisitions of Capital Stock (Insurance Company Holding Law).
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 25, §§ 25.1--25.23
Summer 2000, as final. Amend to be consistent with 1993 amendments to the authorizing statute and to eliminate unnecessary filing requirements Peter J. Salvatore, 717-787-4429
Advances to Mutual, Stock and Life Companies (NEW Chapter 105a) December 2000, 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, 717-787-4429
Assigned Risk Plan, 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 33, § 33.29 Summer 2000, as final. 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, 717-787-4429
Producer Licensing, 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 37, §§ 37.1--37.84 December 2000, as proposed. Amend 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 37, Agent Certificates of Qualification and Broker Licenses, to address fees relating to company appointments. Peter J. Salvatore, 717-787-4429
Advertising of Insurance, 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 51, §§ 51.1--51.61 Spring 2001, as proposed. Amend pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1. Peter J. Salvatore, 717-787-4429
Special Rules of Administrative, Practice and Procedure, 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 56, §§ 56.1--56.3 Fall 2000, as proposed. Amend pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1. Peter J. Salvatore, 717-787-4429
Advances to Mutual, Stock and Life Companies (NEW Chapter 105a) December 2000, 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, 717-787-4429
Assigned Risk Plan, 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 33, § 33.29 Summer 2000, as final. 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, 717-787-4429
Producer Licensing, 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 37, §§ 37.1--37.84 December 2000, as proposed. Amend 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 37, Agent Certificates of Qualification and Broker Licenses, to address fees relating to company appointments. Peter J. Salvatore, 717-787-4429
Advertising of Insurance, 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 51, §§ 51.1--51.61 Spring 2001, as proposed. Amend pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1. Peter J. Salvatore, 717-787-4429
Special Rules of Administrative, Practice and Procedure, 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 56, §§ 56.1--56.3 Fall 2000, as proposed. Amend pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1. Peter J. Salvatore, 717-787-4429
Objections and Procedure for Hearings on Reports of Examination, 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 58, §§ 58.1--58.3 Fall 2000, 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, 717-787-4429
Cancellations and Refusal to Renew Homeowners Insurance, 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 59, §§ 59.1--59.13 Fall 2000, as proposed. Amended language to regulation and statute is being drafted pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1. Peter J. Salvatore, 717-787-4429
Notices for and Appeals of Cancellations and Refusals to Renew Automobile Insurance Policies, 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 61, §§ 61.1--61.14 Fall 2000, 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, 717-787-4429
Private Passenger Automobile Policy Forms, 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 64, §§ 64.1--64.14 Fall 2000, as final. Repeal pursuant to Executive order 1996-1. Peter J. Salvatore, 717-787-4429
Charter Amendments, 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 65, §§ 65.21-26 Summer 2000, as proposed. Amend to eliminate outdated, unnecessary provisions relating to minimum capital and surplus requirements pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1. Peter J. Salvatore, 717-787-4429
Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law--Evidence of Financial Responsibility, 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 67, §§ 67.21-28 Fall 2000, as proposed. Amend to make the regulation consistent with statutory requirements. Peter J. Salvatore, 717-787-4429
Pennsylvania Assigned Risk Consumer Protections, (NEW Chapter 67a) Summer 2000, as final. Amend pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1. This will replace 31 Pa. Code § 33.29. Peter J. Salvatore, 717-787-4429
Replace Life Insurance Annuities, 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 81, §§ 81.1-9 Summer 2000, as proposed. Amend pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1. Peter J. Salvatore, 717-787-4429
Variable Life Insurance, 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 82, §§ 82.1-91 Fall 2001, 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, §§ 83.1-57 Summer 2000, as proposed. Amend pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1. Peter J. Salvatore, 717-787-4429
Annuity Disclosure, (NEW Chapter 83a) Fall 2000, as proposed. A new regulation to eliminate misleading illustrations, make illustrations more understandable and to standardize the disclosure statement language to be use with the selling of annuities. Peter J. Salvatore, 717-787-4429
Variable Annuity & Accumulation Contracts, 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 85, §§ 85.1--85.40 December 2000, 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--87.42 Fall 2000, as proposed. Amend pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1. Peter J. Salvatore, 717-787-4429
Life Insurance Illustrations (New Chapter 87a) Fall 2000, 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
Individual Accident & Sickness Minimum Standards, 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 88, §§ 88.1--88.195 Summer 2001, as proposed. Amend pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1. Peter J. Salvatore, 717-787-4429
Requirements for All Policies and Forms, 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 89, §§ 89.1--89.5, 89.11, 89.17 and 89.21--89.23 and new General Filing Requirements and General Contents of Forms §§ 89a.1--89a.6 Summer 2000, 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. Life, annuities and property and casualty general filing requirements are being combined in the new regulation. Peter J. Salvatore, 717-787-4429
Preparation of Forms, etc., 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 89, §§ 89.12-16, 89.18--89.62 and 89.101 Fall 2000, as proposed. Amend pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1. Peter J. Salvatore, 717-787-4429
Separate Accounts for Principle and Interest Guarantees, 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 90a, §§ 90a.1--90a.31 December 2000, as proposed. Amend pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1. Peter J. Salvatore, 717-787-4429
Cash Advances to Insurance Companies 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 105, §§ 105.1--105.2 December 2000, 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
Public Adjusters, 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 115, §§ 115.1--115.8 Summer 2000, 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. Licensing requirements are being proposed to be added to this regulation. Peter J. Salvatore, 717-787-4429
Discounting Workers' Compensation Loss Reserves, 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 116, §§ 116.1--116.9 Summer 2000, as final. Amend the regulation to be consistent with current actuarial practices. Peter J. Salvatore, 717-787-4429
Discounting Medical Malpractice Loss Reserve, 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 118, §§ 118.1--118.6 Summer 2000, as proposed. Amend the regulation to phase out the discounting of Medical Malpractice Loss Reserves by December 31, 2010. Peter J. Salvatore, 717-787-4429
Management Contracts or Exclusive General Agent Agreements, 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 127, §§ 127.1--127.8 Fall 2000, as proposed. Amend pursuant to Executive Order 1996-1 Peter J. Salvatore, 717-787-4429
Preparation of Filing of Property and Casualty Forms for Approval, 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 133, §§ 133.1--133.12 Summer 2001, as proposed. 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--139.3 Fall 2000, 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--146.10 December 2000, 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--148.4 Summer 2000, 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--151.14 December 2000, 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
Health Maintenance Organizations, 31 Pa. Code, Chapters 301, §§ 301.1--301.126 Summer 2001, 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--971.4 Summer 2000, as proposed. Repeal the existing regulation for the Underground Storage Tank Indemnification Fund (USTIF). This will be combined with Chapters 973 and 975 into a new regulation, Chapter 977. Peter J. Salvatore, 717-787-4429
Underground Storage Tank Indemnification Fund--Fee Collections Regulation, Chapter 973, §§ 973.1--973.12 Summer 2000, as proposed. Repeal the existing regulation for the Underground Storage Tank Indemnification Fund (USTIF). This will be combined with Chapters 971 and 975 into a new regulation, Chapter 977. Peter J. Salvatore, 717-787-4429
Underground Storage Tank Indemnification Fund--Voluntary Heating Oil Tank Program, 25 Pa. Code, Chapter 975, §§ 975.1--975.6 Summer 2000, as proposed. Repeal the existing regulation for the Underground Storage Tank Indemnification Fund (USTIF). This will be combined with Chapters 971 and 973 into a new regulation, Chapter 977 Peter J. Salvatore, 717-787-4429
Underground Storage Tank Indemnification Fund--Claims Regulation, 25 Pa. Code, (NEW Chapter 977) Summer 2000, 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. This will combine most of 25 Pa. Code, Chapters 971, 973 and 975. Peter J. Salvatore, 717-787-4429
Workers' Compensation Security Fund Assessment Regulation December 2000, as proposed. HB 1370 was passed in the General Assembly and allows the Fund to develop a regulatory scheme to finance the obligations of the Fund. The proposed regulation establishes reporting requirements for licensed worker's compensation carriers and assessment calculations. Peter J. Salvatore, 717-787-4429 (as well as any considered subsequent to publication of this Agenda) is published.

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