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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 00-1142e

[30 Pa.B. 3317]

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STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Repeal of 4 Pa. Code § 249.7(b) January, 2001, as final. Allow agency to develop alternative methods of billing for multiple service credit, consistent with 71 Pa.C.S. § 5907(d). Larry Brandenburg (717) 237-0352
STATE POLICE
Firearm Regulations, Standards for Licensed Retail Dealers of Firearms
Chapter 31
July 2000.The provisions of this chapter set forth regulations for the storage of firearms, rifles, and shotguns by licensed retail dealers in the event a clear and present danger to public safety is found to exist by the Commissioner of the State Police within this Commonwealth during the hours when licensed retail dealers are closed for business. The provisions of this chapter apply to all licensed retail dealers and their designated employees.Ronald E. Plesco, Jr. 717-772-0905  
 
 
 
 
 
 
Procedures & Specifications for Firearm Record Forms
Chapter 33  
 
July 2000.  
The regulations provide for the administration of the provisions of the Uniform Firearms Act (UFA) for the implementation of the Pennsylvania Instant Check System (PICS) in order to approve or deny the sale or transfer of firearms and licenses to carry a firearm in accordance with the provisions of the UFA. The regulations also ensure the identity, confidentiality, and security of all information collected and disseminated by the PICS in accordance with the UFA.
Regulatory amendments to clarify various aspects of the Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Commission regulations.
Chapter 203
July 2000. The provisions of this chapter set forth regulations for the administration of the training program for municipal police by the Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Commission. The proposed amendments correct various aspects of the existing regulations and suspend the vision standard until disposition of pending litigation. Ronald E Plesco, Jr. 717-772-0905
STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION
No regulations being developed or considered at this date.
TRANSPORTATION
Manufacturer, Dealers and Miscellaneous Motor Vehicle Businesses Registration Plates
Chapter 53
August 2000, as proposed. Amendments are needed based on revisions to related sections of the Vehicle Code and Industry/Department concerns. Proposed regulations are undergoing further review. Sue Wilson
(717) 787-4291
Permanent Registrations of Fleet Vehicles
Chapter 60
December 2000, as proposed. Proposed amendments required to modify fee schedules associated with House Bill 67 (Act 3 of 1997). John Munafo (717) 787-3977
School Buses and School Vehicles
Chapter 171
April 2001, 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 regulations are being reviewed. Mike Kistler (717) 783-4534
Physical and Mental Criteria, Including Vision Standards Relating to the Licensing of Drivers
Chapter 83
December 2000, as proposed. As a result of a PA Supreme Court decision (Clayton vs. Department of Transportation), additional waivers to seizure disorder provisions must be adopted. The Department's Medical Advisory Board is in the process of reviewing proposed amendments. Mike Kistler (717) 783-4534
Liquid Fuels Tax
Chapter 449
August 2000, as proposed. Regulatory review committee has been formed. Regulations submitted to legal for review on October 1, 1999. Dick Zerbe
(717) 787-2183
School Bus Drivers
Chapter 71
April 2001, as proposed. Creates waivers for school bus drivers, with medical conditions, who pose no significant danger to driving. The Department's Medical Advisory Board will be approving amendments to incorporate recommendations being developed by the Insulin Dependant Diabetes Task Force. Mike Kistler (717) 783-4534
Proportional Registration of Fleet Vehicles
Chapter 63
December 2000, as proposed. Proposed amendments required to modify fee schedules associated with House Bill 67 (Act 3 of 1997). John Munafo (717) 787-3977
Vehicle Equipment and Inspection
Chapter 175
December 2000, as final. Proposed amendments required to comply with Act 151 of 1999. Tom Zamboni (717) 783-9513
Vehicle Equipment and Inspection
Chapter 175
June 2001, as proposed. Proposed amendments require complying with Act 115 of July 6, 1995. No. 30, P. L. 246 that requires the establishment of equipment and inspection criterion for farm vehicles with a gross weight rating greater than 17,000 pounds. Tom Zamboni (717) 783-9513
Authorization to Verify VIN Identification Numbers
Chapter 17
February 2001, as proposed. Proposed amendments would authorize Department employees to verify VIN Numbers for vehicles requiring a Certificate of Title. Tom Zamboni (717) 783-9513
Administrative Practice and Procedure
Chapter 491
October 2000, as final Establish standards to facilitate administrative review of Department decisions and proceedings before Department hearing officers Robert H. Raymond
(717) 787-5473
Outdoor Advertising Devices
Chapter 445
October 2000, as final Establish standards to facilitate administrative review of Department decisions and proceedings before Department hearing officers Robert H. Raymond
(717) 787-5473
Shared-Ride Transportation Service Reimbursement
Chapter 425
September 2000, as proposed. Revised regulations are required due to the repeal of the original authorizing legislation and the enactment of revised authorizing legislation for the Shared-Ride Program for Senior Citizens. LaVerne Collins (717) 783-8025
Display of Registration Plates
Chapter 47
December 2000, as final Amending Placement of Validation Sticker for Cities of the First Class in order to respond to the theft of validation stickers currently placed on the registration plate. Randy Swartz (717) 787-2780
Temporary Registration Cards and Plates
Chapter 43
December 2000, as final. Proposed amendments would address changes needed in the Temporary Plate Issuance Program so as to reduce fraud and improve the accuracy of registration data. Randy Swartz (717) 787-2780
Emission Inspection
Chapter 177
December 2000, as proposed. Amendments needed to address ongoing operational aspects of the emissions program. Peter Gertz
(717) 783-7016
Airport Rating and Licensing
Chapter 471
September 2000, as proposed. Amendment is needed to correct inconsistencies between Federal and State requirements and to correct inconsistencies within the regulation itself. It is necessary to more clearly define the requirements. Kathy Reitz (717) 705-1234
Aviation Development
Chapter 473
September 2000, as proposed. Amendment is needed to correct inconsistencies between Federal and State requirements and to correct inconsistencies within the regulation itself. It is necessary to more clearly define the requirements. Kathy Reitz (717) 705-1234
Local Real Estate Tax Reimbursement
Chapter 477
September 2000, as proposed. Amendment is needed to correct inconsistencies between Federal and State requirements and to correct inconsistencies within the regulation itself. It is necessary to more clearly define the requirements. Kathy Reitz (717) 705-1234
Hold-Down and Tie-Down Devices for Junked Vehicles and Vehicle Hulks
Chapter 181
December 2000, as proposed. Repeal--incorporate provisions in Chapter 231 Daniel Smyser (717) 787-7445
Engineering and Traffic Studies
Chapter 201
October 2000, as proposed. Repeal this chapter when we adopt the new Chapter 212 and the Federal Highway Administration's Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Some current provisions not included in the MUTCD will be incorporated into Chapter 212. Art Breneman (717) 787-3620
Work Zone Traffic Control Devices
Chapter 203
October 2000, as proposed. Repeal this chapter when we adopt the new Chapter 212 and the Federal Highway Administration's Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Some current provisions not included in the MUTCD will be incorporated into Chapter 212. Art Breneman (717) 787-3620
Official Traffic Control Devices
Chapter 211
October 2000, as proposed. Repeal the current chapter when we adopt the new Chapter 212 and the Federal Highway Administration's Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Some of the current provisions not included in the MUTCD will be incorporated into Chapter 212. Art Breneman (717) 787-3620
Official Traffic Control Devices
Chapter 212
October 2000, as proposed. This chapter is being proposed to replace Chapters 201, 203 and 211, and adopt the Federal Highway Administration's Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). By adopting the MUTCD, the volume of the new regulation will be only about 5 percent of the combination of the three current regulations. Art Breneman (717) 787-3620
Hazardous Materials Transportation
Chapter 403
December. 2000, as proposed. Incorporate new Federal provisions and eliminate registration requirement. Daniel Smyser (717) 787-7445
Consultant Highway Design Errors
Chapter 455
October 2000, as proposed. 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. Donald Childs (717) 783-9309
Vehicle Equipment & Inspection
Chapter 175
September 2000, as proposed Current language is not flexible enough to accommodate changing industry practices and needs. John Munafo (717) 787-3184
Prequalification of Bidders
Chapter 457
June 2001, as proposed rulemaking. These changes are being brought about as a result of a reengineering project. Fred Starcinic (717) 787-3733
Flashing or Revolving Lights on Emergency and Authorized Vehicles
Chapter 173
December 2000, as final. Proposed amendments required to comply with Act 151 of 1999. Tom Zamboni (717) 783-9513
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 00-1142. Filed for public inspection June 30, 2000, 9:00 a.m.]



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