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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 08-1438m

[38 Pa.B. 4172]
[Saturday, August 2, 2008]

[Continued from previous Web Page]


PENNSYLVANIA SECURITIES COMMISSION

GUIDANCE MANUALS:

*  Compendium of Commission and Staff Positions, Summary of Significant Commission Orders and Compilations of Staff No-Action Letters
*  Small Company Offering Registration (SCOR) In Pennsylvania
*  Coordinated Equity Review Notebook
*  Web site: www.psc.state.pa.us
Contact: Michael J. Byrne, (717) 783-5130


SEXUAL OFFENDERS ASSESSMENT BOARD

Sexually Violent Predator--Treatment and Management Standards
Contact: Diane Dombach (717) 787-5430


STATE

POLICY STATEMENTS:

Secretary of the Commonwealth
*  Use of Public Areas Outside the Capitol Complex, 49 Pa. Code, Chapter 61
*  Returned Check Fee, 49 Pa. Code, Chapter 63
Contact: Cindy Gnech (717) 787-3945

State Athletic Commission
*  Athletic Agents, 58 Pa. Code §§ 41.1--41.3
Contact: Gregory Sirb (717) 787-5720

Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs

Commissioner of Professional and Occupational Affairs
*  Schedule of Civil Penalties--Certified Real Estate Appraisers, 49 Pa. Code § 43.b.15
*  Schedule of Civil Penalties--Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Teachers of the Hearing Impaired, 49 Pa. Code § 43b.16
*  Schedule of Civil Penalties--Nursing Home Administrators, 49 Pa. Code § 43b.17
*  Schedule of Civil Penalties--Nurses, 49 Pa. Code § 43b.18
*  Schedule of Civil Penalties--Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants, 49 Pa. Code § 43b.19
*  Schedule of Civil Penalties--Physicians and Other Board Regulated Practitioners, 49 Pa. Code § 43b.20
*  Schedule of Civil Penalties--Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians, 49 Pa. Code § 43b.21
Contact: Cynthia Montgomery (717) 783-7200

State Board of Dentistry
*  Replacement of Dental Amalgams, 49 Pa. Code § 33.213
*  Disclosure of Financial or Ownership Interest, 49 Pa. Code § 33.214
*  Use of Lasers in the Dental Office, 49 Pa. Code § 33.215
*  Requirement of Anesthesia Permit for Nonparenteral Premedication of Dental Patients, 49 Pa. Code § 33.344
Contact: Lisa Burns (717) 783-7162 State

Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators
*  Temporary Permits, 49 Pa. Code § 39.17
*  Subordinate Supervision, 49 Pa. Code § 39.18
Contact: Chris Stuckey (717) 783-7155

State Board of Examiners in Speech-Language and Hearing
*  Disclosure of Financial or Ownership Interest, 49 Pa. Code § 45.3
Contact: Sandra Matter (717) 783-1389

State Board of Medicine
*  Disciplinary Guidelines for Use of Anabolic Steroids, 49 Pa. Code § 16.97
*  Expert Witnesses, 49 Pa. Code § 16.52a
Contact: Tammy Radel (717) 783-1400

State Board of Nursing
*  Scope of Practice Interpretations, 49 Pa. Code § 21.401
*  General Functions of Registered Nurses, 49 Pa. Code § 21.411
*  Venipuncture, Intravenous Fluids, Resuscitation and Respiration, 49 Pa. Code § 21.412
*  Administration of Drugs, 49 Pa. Code § 21.413
*  Functions of Licensed Practical Nurses, 49 Pa. Code § 21.414
Contact: Ann Steffanic (717) 783-7142

State Board of Optometry
*  Disclosure of Financial or Ownership Interest, 49 Pa. Code § 23.101
Contact: Deb Smith (717) 783-7155

State Board of Osteopathic Medicine
*  Disclosure of Financial or Ownership Interest, 49 Pa. Code § 25.291
Contact: Gina Bittner (717) 783-4858

State Board of Pharmacy
*  Radiopharmaceutical Prescriptions, 49 Pa. Code § 27.101
*  Return to Stock of Undelivered Medication, 49 Pa. Code § 27.102
*  Matters of Conscience, 49 Pa. Code § 27.103
Contact: Melanie Zimmerman (717) 783-7156

State Board of Physical Therapy
*  Disclosure of Financial or Ownership Interest, 49 Pa. Code § 40.54
Contact: Michelle Roberts (717) 783-7134

State Board of Psychology
*  Qualified Members of Other Recognized Professions, 49 Pa. Code § 41.7
*  Department of Health Licensing of Substance Abuse Services Provided by Psychology Practices, 49 Pa. Code § 41.8
Contact: Chris Stuckey (717) 783-7155

State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors
*  Department of Health Licensing of Substance Abuse Services Provided by Professional Counseling Practices, 49 Pa. Code § 49.17
Contact: Sandra Matter (717) 783-1389

GUIDANCE MATERIALS:

Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs

State Board of Barber Examiners
*  Policy Manual
Contact: Hilarene Staller (717) 783-3402

State Board of Cosmetology
*  Policy Manual
Contact: Hilarene Staller (717) 783-7130

State Board of Medicine
*  Policy Manual
*  Guideline for the Use of Controlled Substances in the Treatment of Pain (1998)
Contact: Tammy Radel (717) 783-1400

State Board of Nursing
*  Guidelines for the Development and Submission of Feasibility and Curriculum Proposals (2006)
*  Nursing Practice Guide RN/LPN (1999)
*  Alternative/Complementary Therapies (1997)
*  Criteria for a Pennsylvania Board Approved Intravenous Therapy Education Program for the Student/Graduate/Licensed Practical Nurse (1995)
Contact: Ann Steffanic (717) 783-7142

State Board of Psychology
*  Guidance Manual
*  Guideline: Education Requirements
*  Guideline: Persons Licensed in Other States
Contact: Chris Stuckey (717) 783-7155

State Real Estate Commission
*  Guideline: Real Estate Assistants
*  Guideline: Home Offices
*  Guideline: Team Advertising
*  Guideline: Relationship Between Educational Providers and Real Estate Companies and Brokers
*  Guideline: Internet Advertising
*  Policy Manual
Contact: Patricia Ridley (717) 783-3658

Bureau of Commissions, Elections and Legislation
*  Secretary's Advisories to County Election and Voter Registration Officials
*  Election Calendars
*  Instructions for Filing as a Candidate of a Minor Political Party
*  Instructions for Filing as an Independent Candidate
*  Nomination Petitions
*  Nomination Papers
*  Notice on What Constitutes a Vote
Contact: Jessica Mathis (717) 787-5280
*  Becoming a Notary Public in Pennsylvania
Contact: Travis Bloch (717) 787-5280
*  Voting System Certification Reports
*  Non-Bid Reporting Forms
*  Lobbying Disclosure Registration and Reporting Forms
*  Campaign Finance Registration and Reporting Forms
*  Campaign Finance Calendar of Filing Deadlines
*  Campaign Finance Reporting Law Pamphlet
Contact: Jessica Myers (717) 787-5280
*  Voter Registration Mail Application (English and Spanish)
*  2007 Report to the General Assembly--The Administration of Voter Registration in Pennsylvania
*  Your Vote is Your Voice
*  A Guide to the 2008 Student Mock Election
*  Ready.Set.Vote Poster (English and Spanish)
*  2008 Vote with a Vet Resource Guide
*  Voter Hall of Fame Inductees
*  A Guide to Agency-Based Voter Registration Programs
Contact: Molly O'Leary (717) 787-5280
*  The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania State Plan (as required by the Help America Vote Act of 2002)
*  Elections News Poster (English and Spanish)
*  Pennsylvania Voting Guide for New Citizens (English and Spanish)
*  Electronic version of Pennsylvania Voting Guide for New Citizens (English, Spanish, Chinese, French, Khmer, Korean, Russian and Vietnamese) (votespa.com)
*  Election Officials Training Program Video (English and soon in Spanish)
Contact: Julio Pena (717) 787-5280

INTERNAL GUIDELINES:

Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs

State Architects Licensure Board
*  Architect/Engineer Joint Advisory Committee
Contact: Penny Walker (717) 783-3397

State Board of Dentistry
*  Probable Cause Screening Committee
Contact: Lisa Burns (717) 783-7162

State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators
*  Guidelines for Continuing Education Audit
Contact: Chris Stuckey (717) 783-7155

State Board of Medicine
*  Probable Cause Screening Committee
*  Mcare Triage Guidelines
Contact: Tammy Radel (717) 783-1400

State Board of Optometry
*  Probable Cause Screening Committee
Contact: Deb Smith (717) 783-7155

State Board of Osteopathic Medicine
*  Probable Cause Screening Committee
*  Mcare Triage Guidelines
Contact: Gina Bittner (717) 783-4858

State Board of Psychology
*  Probable Cause Screening Committee
Contact: Chris Stuckey (717) 783-7155

State Board of Veterinary Medicine
*  Probable Cause Screening Committee
*  Inspection Checklist
Contact: Michelle Roberts (717) 783-7134

State Real Estate Commission
*  Internal Operating Guidelines
*  Probable Cause Screening Committee
Contact: Patricia Ridley (717) 783-3658

OTHER:

Bureau of Charitable Organizations
*  Registration Packets for Charitable Organizations, Professional Solicitors and Professional Fundraising Counsels
Contact: Elissa Brown (717) 783-1720

Corporation Bureau
*  A Guide to Business Registration in Pennsylvania
Contact: Barbara Kennedy (717) 783-9210

Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs

State Board of Nursing
*  List of Approved Programs for LPN, RN, CRNP and CNS Education (updated as needed)
*  List of Approved LPN Intravenous Therapy Education Programs (updated as needed)
Contact: Ann Steffanic (717) 783-7142

State Real Estate Commission
*  Applications: Experience Requirements and Point System for Applicants for Broker's Licenses
*  List of States Willing/Not Willing to Enter Into Reciprocal Agreements
*  List of Currently Approved Real Estate Education Providers
*  List of Board Approved Continuing Education Providers
Contact: Patricia Ridley (717) 783-3658


STATE EMPLOYES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM

   Under Executive Order 1996-1 (Regulatory Review and Promulgation), the State Employees' Retirement System (SERS) submits for publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin the following list of the agency's nonregulatory public documents. For additional information on the listed items, contact the SERS Office of Communications and Policy by calling (717) 787-9657.

LEONARD KNEPP,   
Executive Director

*  SERS Board Adjudications by Topic:

   o  Change of Benefit Option
   o  Cost of Living Increase
   o  Credited Years of Service
   o  Death Benefit
   o  Disability
   o  Effective Date of Retirement
   o  Final Average Salary
   o  Fraternal Order of Police
   o  Frozen Present Value
   o  Membership Eligibility
   o  Military Service
   o  Miscellaneous
   o  Multiple Service Credit
   o  Overpayment
   o  Payment of Interest
   o  Pension Forfeiture
   o  Purchase of Service
   o  Reinstatement
   o  Retirement-Covered Compensation
   o  Transfer to Alternate Retirement Plan

*  Guide to Your SERS-Issued 1099-R Tax Form (to annuitants February 2008)
*  SERS Member's Guide to Disability Retirement (March 2006)
*  SERS Member Handbook (2007 edition 2)
*  SERS Guide for Retiring Members (2007)
*  Annual Member (Personalized) Account Statements:

   o  Statement of Account (for active members)
   o  Personal Statement of Retirement Benefits (for annuitants)

*  SERS pamphlets

   o  Classes of Membership (SERS-150)--10/30/04
   o  Domestic Relations and Support Orders (SERS-157)--11/3/04
   o  Frozen Present Value: Its Impact on State Pensions (SERS-158)--10/28/04
   o  How to Apply for a Disability Retirement (SERS-152)--11/04/04
   o  Provisions for the Purchase of Service (SERS-155)--3/8/05
   o  Refund Procedures for those Leaving State Service (SERS-159)--10/28/04
   o  Retirement Benefits available to Pennsylvania State Police (SERS-153)--11/3/04
   o  Retirement Options for SERS Members (SERS-154)--10/28/04
   o  Social Security Integration Coverage for SERS Members (SERS-151)--10/28/04
   o  Vesting in the State Employees' Retirement System (SERS 162)--11/30/04
   o  Important Information Regarding Appeals to the State Employees' Retirement Board (SERS--412)-05/08

*  SERS Mission Statement
*  SERS Statement of Investment Policy (Rev. 2007)
*  SERS Alternative Investments Statement of Investment Policy (Rev. 2007)
*  SERS Real Estate Statement of Investment Policy (Rev. 2007)
*  SERS Proxy Voting Policy
*  SERS Public Markets Investment Advisor Retention Guidelines
*  SERS Strategic Investment Plan 2008
*  SERS Portfolio Rebalancing Policy (2007)
*  SERS Security Lending Policy (2007)
*  SERS Right-to-Know-Law Policy dated November 3, 2004
*  The FOP Decision: The resolution of the SERS Board of Trustees dated September 26, 1990, implementing the arbitration award issued February 17, 1988, in Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania State Police Lodges, American Arbitration Association Case No. 14 390 1611 87 J (Thomas J. DiLauro, Chair)
*  ''SERS News'' member newsletter (2 edition per year)
*  SERS Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (published each June)
*  Sample Domestic Relations Order and Instruction Letter
*  Power of Attorney form
*  SERS Board Minutes and Resolutions
*  Actuarial Reports (annual and ''5-Year Experience Study'')
*  Actuarial Tables
*  SERS Appeals Committee Guidelines for Informal Appeals
*  SERS Securities Litigation Policy (Adopted 5/31/06 Board Meeting)
*  SERS Bylaws
*  Ethical Conduct Policy
*  Claim Settlement Policy
*  Statement of Governance Principles
*  Policy for Indemnification of Board Members, Designees, Officers and Employees
*  SERS Mediation Policy
*  Management Directives issued by SERS

   o  570.1--State Employees' Retirement System, Duties of Agencies
   o  570.5--Employer Contributions Required on the Purchase of Prior Service
   o  570.6--Optional Membership in State Employees' Retirement System
   o  570.8--Reinstatement of Dismissed or Furloughed Employees Into The State Employees' Retirement System
   o  570.9--Reinstatement Into the State Employees' Retirement System of Employees Furloughed or Otherwise Terminated and Reemployed
   o  570.11--Changes to Retirement and Personnel Payroll System and Collection of Arrears Balances
   o  570.12--Refusal of Recall From Furlough--Termination of Interest on Retirement Contributions
   o  570.13--State Employees' Retirement System, Regional Field Offices
   o  570.14--Deferred Compensation Program
   o  570.15--Public Employee Pension Forfeiture Act No. 1978-140


STATE POLICE

GUIDANCE MANUALS, BROCHURES, FORMS AND OTHER MATERIALS

Bureau of Criminal Investigation
Cultural Awareness Brochure (SP5-344)
Terrorism Tip Line Card
Storage Facility Terrorism Indicator Card

Bureau of Human Resources
Enlisted Employment Information
   Application for State Police Cadet
   General Cadet Information (SP5-349)
   Pennsylvania State Police: A Challenging Career That Makes a Difference
   Pennsylvania State Police General Information SP3-313 (7-2001)

Liquor Enforcement Employment Information
   Application for Liquor Enforcement Officer Trainee
   General Information Brochure (SP5-348)

Civilian Employment Information
   General Information Pamphlet (SP5-346)
   Police Communicators Operator Pamphlet (SP5-347)
   Personal Data Sheet for Employment (STD-300)
   Civil Service Application

Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement
Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement Brochure
Choices Program Brochure

Bureau of Patrol
Emergency Vehicle Designation (SP6-115)
Child Safety Seat Identification Decal (SP6-153)

Bureau of Professional Responsibility
Complaint Verification Form (SP1-108)

Bureau of Records and Identification
Information for Pennsylvania Firearms Purchasers and Basic Firearm Safety (SP4-135)
Request for Criminal Record Check (SP4-164)
Right to Know Form (SP3-226)
Notice of Crash Investigation and Application to Obtain Copy of Police Crash Reporting Form (SP7-0015)
Pennsylvania Instant Check System Challenge Form (SP4-197)

Bureau of Research and Development
Pennsylvania Annual Police Pursuit Report (2002, 2003, 2004, 2005)
Pennsylvania State Police Annual Report (2002, 2003, 2004, 2005) Crime in
Pennsylvania: Uniform Crime Executive Summary (2002, 2003, 2004, 2005)

Bureau of Training and Education
Youngster Protect Yourself from Attacks and Accidents (SP5-330)
Stop Burglary Brochure (SP5-331)
Crimes of Fraud: ''The Con-Artist'' (SP5-332)
Lady Beware (SP5-333)
Understanding Crime Prevention (SP5-334)
Accessing Your Pennsylvania State Police (SP5-335)
Protect Your Child (SP5-336)
Preventing Child Abduction and Child Runaway (SP5-337)
Drugs Aren't Part of Anyone's Future (SP5-342)
Child Identification Kit (SP5-342)

Equal Employment Opportunity Office
Equal Employment Opportunity Plan, Statement of Management Commitment (1-02)
Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (1-02)

Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Commission--Lethal Weapons
Application for Agent Certification--LWTA (SP8-200)
Physical Examination--LWTA (SP8-200A)
Police Officer Exemption Application--LWTA (SP8-200C)
Active Municipal Office LWTA Verification Procedure for Training Waiver (SP8204)

All of the nonregulatory compliance-related documents listed above are available from the Pennsylvania State Police by contacting the Department at the following address or phone number:

Pennsylvania State Police
Bureau of Research & Development
1800 Elmerton Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 783-5536

Documents are also available from the State Library, Government Publication Section at 219 Forum Building, Harrisburg, PA 17120 and may be obtained through inter-library loan.


TRANSPORTATION

POLICY STATEMENTS:

Bureau of Equal Opportunity
*  Disability-Related Employment Policy for Applicants/Employees with Disabilities, 2/2008
*  EEO Policy Statement, 2/2008
*  Harassment/Hostile Work Environment Policy, 2/2008
*  Sexual Harassment Policy Statement, 2/2008
*  DBE Policy Statement, 2/2/2005
*  Equal Opportunity Title VI Statement of Policy, 7/15/2002 (included in Title VI Compliance and Implementation Plan at pg. 9)
*  External Contract Compliance Policy Statement, 1/18/2008
*  MBE/WBE Policy 100% State Funded Construction Contracts, 9/21/1999 (This program and document is currently being reviewed by the Department)

Bureau of Design
*  Design Manual Part 1: Transportation Project Development Process (Pub. 10) (January 2001)
*  Design Manual Part 1A: Transportation Engineering Procedures (Pub. 10A) (January 2001)
*  Design Manual Part 2: Highway Design, Dual Units (Pub. 13M) (July 2002)
*  Design Manual Part 3: Plans Presentation, Dual Units (Pub. 14M) (April 2007)
*  Pile Load Test Summaries (Pub. 15A) (Sept 2007)
*  Design Manual Part 4: Structures, Dual Units (Pub. 15M) (September 2007)
*  Design Manual Part 5: Metric (Pub. 16M) (2004)
*  Guidelines for Design of Local Roads and Streets, Dual Units (Pub. 70M) (December 2002)
*  Roadway Construction Standards, Dual Units (Pub. 72M) (April 2004)
*  Standards for Bridge Design, Dual Units (Pub. 218M)--Change #3 7-24-06
*  Standards for Bridge Design, Dual Units (Pub. 218M)--Change #4 12-15-06
*  Standards for Bridge Design, Dual Units (Pub. 218M)--Change #5 7-20-2007
*  Standards for Bridge Construction, Dual Units (Pub. 219M) 1-21-03
*  Standards for Bridge Construction, Dual Units (Pub 219M) #1 9-4-03
*  Standards for Bridge Construction, Dual Units (Pub 219M) #2 4-15-04
*  Standards for Bridge Construction, Dual Units (Pub 219M) #3 7-29-05
*  Standards for Bridge Construction, Dual Units (Pub 219M) #4 7-24-06
*  Standards for Bridge Construction, Dual Units (Pub 219M) #5 3-08
*  Standards for Bridge Construction, Dual Units (Pub 219M) #6 4-08
*  Right-of-Way Encroachments and Outdoor Advertising Sign Control (Pub. 266) 7-06
*  Roadway Specifications (Pub. 408/2007-3)
*  Bridge Management System (BMS) Coding Manual (Pub. 100A) 7-17-07
*  Bridge Safety Inspection Manual (Pub. 238) October 2002
*  Local Bridge Program Delivery Guide (Pub.541) January 2006
*  Low Cost Standards for Harwood Glulam Timber Bridge Design (6M) 7-24-06
*  Tribal Consultation Handbook (Pub 591 September 2006)
*  Procedures and Standards for Bridge Maintenance (Pub 55) 1-02
*  DM-1A Change #4 12-18-06
*  DM-3 April 2007 Addition
*  Community Impact Assessment (Pub 216) October 2003
*  Wetlands Resource Handbook (Pub 325) January 2007
*  Traffic Noise Handbook (Pub 24) 5-07
*  ESA Desk reference (Pub 536) 2006
*  Noise Abatement Brochure (Pub 21) July 2003
*  Public Involvement Handbook (Pub 295)--1995
*  Agricultural Resources Handbook (Pub 324) June 2003
*  Project Level Air Quality Handbook (Pub 321) March 2008
*  CEE Handbook (Pub 294) July 2005
*  EIS Handbook (Pub 278) January 2001
*  EA Handbook (Pub 362) July 2005
*  Needs Study Handbook (Pub 319) September 1996
*  Waste Site Evaluation for the Highway Development Process (Pub 281) May 2008
*  DM-5 (Pub 16M)-Duplicate
*  Right of Way Encroachments and Outdoor Advertising Sign Control (Pub 266)-Duplicate
*  Grade Crossing Manual (Pub 371) 2007
*  Surveying and Mapping Manual (Pub 122M) March 2002

Bureau of Maintenance & Operations
*  Pavement Policy Manual (Pub 242) (September 2007)

Bureau of Construction & Materials
*  Geo-technical Engineering Manual (Pub. 293, March 2007)
*  ECMS Innovative Bidding Toolkit (Pub 448, April 2008)
*  Project Planning & Scheduling Workbook (Pub 449, April 2004)
*  Construction Manual (Pub 8) (April 2008)
*  Design Methods for Air-Entrained Portland Cement Concrete and Ready-Mixed Portland Cement Concrete (Pub 30, November 1995)
*  Pub 30, Change #1, February 2006
*  Specifications for Paints & Allied Materials (Pub 38)
*  Specifications for Bituminous Materials (Pub 37, November 2002)
*  Pub 37, Change #1, August 2004
*  Bituminous Concrete Mixtures, Design Procedures, and Specifications for Special Bituminous Mixtures (Pub 27, January 2003, Change 2)
*  Manufacturing Specification for Direct Design of Buried Precast Concrete Pipe (Pub 280) (November 2007)

Bureau of Highway Safety & Traffic Engineering
*  Traffic Signing and Pavement Marking Standards, TC-8600 and 8700 Series (Pub. 111M)
*  Traffic Signal Standards, TC-7800 Series (Pub. 148)
*  Traffic Signal Design Handbook (Pub. 149)
*  Guidelines for the Maintenance of Traffic Signal Systems (Pub. 191)
*  Flagging Handbook (Pub. 234) (revised March 2008)
*  Handbook of Approved Signs (Pub. 236M)
*  Sign Blank Specifications (Pub. 306M)
*  2007 PennDOT Bicycle/Pedestrian Plan (October 2007)
*  Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (Pub. 380)
*  Official Traffic Control Devices (Pub. 212)
*  Temporary Traffic Control Guidelines (Pub. 213) (February 2008)
*  Minimum Use Driveway Permit Guidelines (Pub. 312)
*  Highway Occupancy Permit Guidelines (Pub. 282)

Center for Program Development and Management
*  Action Plan Resulting from the 2003 Conference on Transportation and Land Use for Economic Development
*  Pennsylvania Mobility Plan (Due to be released July 2007)
*  Mobility Plan Direction (Published June 2007)

Bureau of Municipal Services
*  Policies and Procedures for the Administration of Liquid Fuels Funds (Pub.9) (currently under revision)
*  Guide to Policy and Guidance Development (Pub 346)

Strategic Environmental Management Program (SEMP) Office
*  Waste Site Evaluation Procedures for the Highway Project Development Process (Pub. 281)

GUIDANCE MANUALS:

Bureau of Driver Licensing
*  Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (Pub 95) (Updated September 2006)
*  Commercial Driver's Manual (Pub 233) (Updated September 2006)
*  Motorcycle Operator Manual (Pub 147) (Updated September 2007)
*  A Guide to Obtaining a Pennsylvania Junior Learner's Permit and Junior Driver's License (Pub 178) (Updated March 2006)

Bureau of Motor Vehicles
*  Apportioned Manual (Pub 181) (Updated January 2008)

Bureau of Equal Opportunity
*  Minority/Female Resource Guide, (Pub 610) 1/2007
*  OJT--Training Manual, (Pub 635) March 1995 (currently under revision)
*  Highway and Bridge Subcontractor's Manual (Pub. 412), 12/2005
*  2008 Internal Equal Employment Opportunity Plan, Federal/State (2/07/08)
*  Title VI Compliance and Implementation Plan, 7/15/2005
*  2007 External Equal Opportunity Plan (Contract Compliance), (02/07/07)
*  2008 External Equal Opportunity Plan (Contract Compliance), 02/07/08
*  Pennsylvania Unified Certification Program, 2004

Bureau of Municipal Services
*  Liquid Fuels Annual Qualifying Package (Yearly forms a municipality must complete to receive their annual Liquid Fuels Allocation.)
*  Transfer of State Highways Program (Pub. 310) (currently under revision)
*  Procedures for Administration of Municipal Projects (Pub. 39)
*  Dirt & Gravel Roads Manual
*  Quality Assurance and Inspection Manual for Timber Bridges
*  Municipal Services Guide for Road Construction (Pub 372) (currently under revision)
*  Approved Products for Lower Volume Local Roads (Pub 447) (Updated Jan 2008)
*  Policies and Procedures for the Administration of Liquid Fuels Funds (Pub 9)
*  Beautify PA Safely (March 2008)
*  THE DO'S AND DON'T'S OF LIQUID FUELS FUNDS (Updated 02/08)

Bureau of Office Services
*  Conducting Business with the PA Department of Transportation (Pub 4) (11/2006)

Bureau of Design
*  Contract Proposal Preparation Guide, Dual Units (Pub. 51M) 2005
*  When Your Land Is Needed for Highway Use (Pub. 83) 7-07
*  Local Public Agency Project Guidelines (Pub. 98) 7-07
*  Surveying and Mapping Manual (Pub. 122M) March 2002
*  Estimating Manual (Pub. 352) 2001
*  Guide to Roundabouts (Pub. 414) May 2001
*  Specifications for Consultant Engineering Agreements (Form 442) 12-28-06
*  Bid Package Preparation Guide (Pub 51) 4-29-05
*  Roadside/Landscape Development Construction Handbook (Pub 450) 2003
*  Grade Crossing Manual (Pub 371) April 2007
*  A General Guide to the Relocation Assistance Program of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (Pub 47) 7-07
*  Single-Lane Roundabout--General Information and Driving Tips for Motorists (Pub 578)
*  Single-Lane Roundabout--General Information and Driving Tips for Bicyclists and Pedestrians (Pub 579, June 2006)
*  Multi-Lane Roundabout--General Information and Driving Tips for Motorists (Pub 580, June 2006)
*  PennDOT's Local Project Development Process Tri-fold (Pub 540, January 2006)
*  Local Bridge Program Delivery Guide (Pub 541, January 2006)
*  ECMS Business Partnership Guide (Pub 543)
*  Approving Bonds Guide (Pub 545)
*  Creating and Signing Bonds (Pub 582)
*  Municipal and Sponsor Guide (Pub 526)
*  Creating User ID and Password Guide (Pub 544)
*  Transportation Enhancement Sponsor Guide (Pub 538)
*  Local Public Agency Project Guidelines (Pub 98)
*  Transportation Project Development Process, Section 4(f) Handbook, Volume I, (Pub 349) (July 2007)

Bureau of Maintenance & Operations
*  Posting and Bonding Procedures for Municipal Highways (Pub. 221)
*  Oversize/Overweight Application for Special Hauling Permit M-936A
*  Pennsylvania Urbanized Area Map and Conditions (Form M-938)
*  How to Complete General Application Form M-936A Oversize/Overweight Application for Special Hauling Permit
*  Supplemental Application for Overweight Special Hauling Permit (M-936AS)
*  How to Complete Supplemental Application Form M-936A, Excessively Overweight Movement (Supplemental Application for Overweight Special Hauling Permit)
*  How to Complete an Application for a PA Super Load Permit
*  Automated Pavement Condition Surveying Field Manual (Pub. 336) (April 2008)
*  CRC Pavements and Unpaved Roads Condition Survey Field Manual (Pub. 343) (April 2008)
*  Shoulder and Guide Rail Condition Survey Field Manual (Pub. 33) (April 2008)
*  Drainage Condition Survey Field Manual (Pub. 73) (April 2008)

Bureau of Construction & Materials
*  Procedures for Administration for Municipal Projects (Pub. 39) (October 2007)
*  Inspection of Prestressed/Precast Concrete Products and Reinforced Concrete Pipe (Pub 145, Aug 2007)
*  Inspection of Fabricated Structural Steel (Pub 135, February 2008)

Bureau of Highway Safety & Traffic Engineering
*  Pennsylvania's Traffic Calming Handbook (Pub. 383) (January 2001)
*  Bicycling Directory of Pennsylvania (Pub 316) (October 2007)

Center for Program Development and Management
*  Congestion Management System (CMS) Planning Guidance
*  Transportation Enhancements Program Guidance
*  State Transportation Program Guidance
*  PENNDOT User's Guide to Transportation Planning & Programming
*  Public Involvement Program for Transportation Planning and Programming
*  Transportation Management Association Assistance Program Guidelines (SPC and DVRPC)
*  Pennsylvania's Transportation Program-Executive Summary, September 2001
*  Sound Land Use Planning for Your Community
*  Home Town Street & Safe Routes To School General Information and Program Guidance
*  Access Management Model Ordinances For Pennsylvania Municipalities Handbook
*  Pennsylvania Infrastructure Bank Handbook
*  Pennsylvania Byways Guidance Manual
*  Pennsylvania Byways Program--Pamphlet
*  Mobility Plan User Guide (Published June 2007)
*  Transportation Enhancements Sponsor Guidance (Pub 538)

Office of the Deputy Secretary for Planning
*  Transportation Partnerships Guidelines Manual

Bureau of Aviation
*  Aviation Development Airport Sponsor's Guide (Pub 405), August 2006

INTERNAL GUIDELINES:

Bureau of Driver Licensing
*  Physician Reporting Fact Sheet (Pub 7212) (Updated October 2005)

Bureau of Equal Opportunity
*  DBE Plan, 9/1999
*  PENNDOT Title VI Assurances, 7/15/2002 (Included in Title VI Compliance and Implementation Plan at pg. 77)
*  State Assurances with Regard to Equal Opportunity as required by the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1968, 1/18/2008
*  Pennsylvania Unified Certification Program Procedures Manual, 12/2006

Bureau of Design
*  Transportation Project Development Process ''Threatened and Endangered Species Desk Reference (Pub 546, October 2007)
*  Consultant Agreements (Pub. 93)
*  Consultant Agreements C (Pub 93C)
*  Project Level Highway Traffic Noise Handbook (Pub. 24, February 2002)
*  Environmental Impact Statement Handbook (Pub. 278, January 2000)
*  Categorical Exclusion Evaluation Handbook (Pub. 294, July 2005)
*  Public Involvement Handbook (Pub. 295, September 1995)
*  Needs Study Handbook (Pub. 319, September 1996)
*  PennDOT Project Level Air Quality Handbook (Pub. 321, March 1996)
*  Agriculture Resources Handbook (Pub. 324, June 2003)
*  Environmental Assessment Handbook (Pub. 362, July 2005)
*  Bridge Safety Inspection Quality Assurance Manual (Pub 240)
*  Section 4(f) Handbook (Pub 349, March 1998)
*  Procurement for the Administration of Consultant Agreements (Pub 93)
*  Right-of-Way Manual (Pub 378)
*  Plans Reading Course-Desk (Pub 421)
*  When Your Land is Needed for Highway Use (Pub 83)
*  Highway Beautification Manual (Pub 581)
*  Relocation Benefits Guide (Pub 47)

Bureau of Maintenance & Operations
*  Maintenance Manual (Pub. 23) (Updated 8/2004)
*  Engineering District and County Maintenance Offices Location Maps and Mailing Addresses (Pub. 22)

Bureau of Highway Safety & Traffic Engineering
*  Traffic Engineering Manual (Pub. 46) (March 2008)
*  Highway Occupancy Permit Manual (Pub.170)
*  Sign Foreman's Handbook (Pub. 108)
*  Paint Foreman's Handbook
*  Crash Report Manual (Pub. 153)

Bureau of Construction & Materials
*  Finals Unit Manual (Pub. 11) (Guidance for Highway Construction Project Closeouts) (Pub. 11)
*  Field Computation Guidebook (Guidance for Highway Construction Projects) (Pub. 21)
*  Contract Documentation System Field Operations Manual (Pub. 320)
*  Producers of Ready Mix Concrete (Pub 42)
*  Producers of Bituminous Mixtures (Pub 41)
*  Approved Aggregate Producers (Pub 34)
*  Quality Assurance Manual (Pub 25, 2002 Addition)
*  Pennsylvania Test Methods (PTM's)
*  Project Office Manual (Pub 2, January 2005)
*  Bituminous or Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) Technician Certification Program for Plant and Field Technicians (October 2000)
*  Assistant Construction Engineer Manual (Pub 593) June 2007

Bureau of Planning and Research
*  Conduct of Research at PennDOT
*  PA Traffic Data Book (Pub 601) (revised Sept 2007)
*  PA Highway Statistics Book (Pub 600) (refvised January 2008)

Center for Program Development and Management
*  Single Occupancy Vehicle Capacity Adding Project (SOVCAP) Guidance
*  Rail-Highway Grade Crossing Safety Program Guidance
*  HOPand Use Questionnaire
*  2007 Sound Lane Use Implementation Plan

Bureau of Municipal Services
*  Abandonment/Vacation/Deletions Procedure Letter (Policies and procedures governing the abandonment, vacation, and deletion of roads from the state road system and their return to local jurisdiction.)
*  Transfer of State Highways Program (Pub 310)
*  Procedures for Administration of Municipal Projects (Pub 39)
*  Dirt & Gravel Roads Manual
*  Quality Assurance and Inspection Manual for Timber Bridges

OTHER:

Bureau of Office Services
*  Price List, Maps & Publications (Pub. 12) (06/2008)

Bureau of Design
*  Construction Items Catalog (Pub. 7)
*  Construction Items Catalog (metric edition) (Pub. 7M)
*  Construction Cost Catalog of Standard Construction Items (Pub. 287)
*  Getting Involved Brochure (Pub. 304, 2002)
*  ECMS Municipal/Sponsor Guide Brochure (Pub 526)
*  ECMS Creating and Signing Bonds Guide Brochure (Pub 542)
*  ECMS Business Partnership Guide Brochure (Pub 543)
*  ECMS Creating User ID and Password Guide Brochure (Pub 544)
*  ECMS Approving Bonds Guide Brochure (Pub 545)
*  Indirect and Cumlative Effects (Ice) (Pub 640, March 10, 2008

Bureau of Construction & Materials
*  Aggregate Producers (Pub. 34)
*  Approved Construction Materials (Pub. 35)
*  Producers of Bituminous Mixtures (Pub. 41)
*  Producers of Redi-Mixed Concrete (Pub. 42)
*  Subsurface Boring, Sampling and Testing Contract (Pub. 222) (April 2006)
*  Slope Stability Program, PASTABL (Metricated) (Pub. 318)
*  Sales Store Price List and Order Form (Pub 12)

Center for Program Development and Management
*  Transportation Conformity State Implementation Plan

Bureau of Municipal Services
*  Treasurer's Account Book (Accounting system for local governments.)
*  PENNDOT Keeping you Connected--CD (a production that's designed to educate the public about PENNDOT's business.)
*  Building Relationships for better Government (Pub 454)
*  Bureau of Municipal Services Information and Forms CD
*  A Guide to Completing an Agility Agreement--CD
*  Pilot Roadside Beautification Project, Beautification Acknowledgement Sign (BAS) Guide for District Roadside Specialist and Contractors (Currently awaiting assigned pub #)

Bureau of Public Transportation
*  PA Public Transportation Statistical Report 2004/2005
*  Pennsylvania Public Transportation Systems and Services at a Glance Fiscal Year 2005-2006

Bureau of Equal Opportunity
*  Sexual Harassment Prevention (Pub. 109) (Currently under review for revision)

Bureau of Human Resources

   Many of the nonregulatory compliance-related documents listed previously, specifically those containing a publication number, are available from the PENNDOT Sales Store. Please contact the Sales Store, P. O. Box 2028, Commonwealth Keystone Building 5th Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17105-2028; telephone number (717) 787-6746; or the PENNDOT web site at www.dot.state.pa.us, for more information. In some cases, printing or duplicating fees will be charged. Documents are also available from the State Library, Government Publications Section, at 217 Forum Building (inter-office) or 333 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17126 (mailing address) and are available through inter-library loan.

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 08-1438. Filed for public inspection August 1, 2008, 9:00 a.m.]



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