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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 01-1235e

[31 Pa.B. 3601]

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Proposed Date of
Regulation Being Considered Promulgation Need and Legal Basis for Action Agency Contact
STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Revisions to Definition Regulations:
4 Pa. Code § 241.1
July 2001, as proposed. Delete. Adequately defined in statute; Amend to delete redundant language already in statute. Sean Sanderson
(717) 787-9657
Revisions to Membership, Credited Service, Class of Service, and Eligibility for Benefits Regulations:
4 Pa. Code §§ 243.2, 243.6, 243.9, 243.10, 243.13(a)
July 2001, as proposed. Amend to eliminate language that contradicts statute; Delete. Repeats requirements already in statute. Sean Sanderson
(717) 787-9657
Revisions to Contribution Regulations:
4 Pa. Code §§ 245.2, 245.4
July 2001, as proposed. Delete. Adds nothing useful to statutory provisions; Delete in order to simplify and improve the process to purchase service. Sean Sanderson
(717) 787-9657
Revisions to Administration, Funds, Accounts, and General Regulations:
4 Pa. Code §§ 249.4, 249.55, 249.57
July 2001, as proposed. Amend to eliminate redundant, unnecessary, or archaic language; Delete. Repeats requirements already contained in statute. Sean Sanderson
(717) 787-9657
STATE POLICE
Regulatory amendments to further adopt a cheating policy as part of the Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Commission regulations.
Chapter 203
September 2001, as proposed. 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 will further adopt a cheating policy. Ronald E Plesco,
Jr., Esq. (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
July 2001, as proposed. Amendments are needed based on revisions to related sections of the Vehicle Code and Industry/Department concerns. Proposed package undergoing further review with the Department's legal counsel. Sue Wilson
(717) 787-4291
Permanent Registrations of Fleet Vehicles
Chapter 60
December 2001, as proposed. Proposed amendments required to modify fee schedules associated with House Bill 67 (Act 3 of 1997). Ann Marie Kessler
(717) 787-3977
School Buses and School Vehicles
Chapter 171
October 2001, as proposed. Amendments are needed to clarify previous revisions and to address concerns raised by the public transportation community. The Department has prepared draft amendments based on recommendations received by the public transportation community. Proposed Regulatory package is being reviewed by the Department's legal counsel. Proposed Regulatory package will be sent to General Counsel by January 2002. Mike Kistler
(717) 772-2119
Physical and Mental Criteria, Including Vision Standards Relating to the Licensing of Drivers
Chapter 83
August 2001, as proposed. The Department's Medical Advisory Board has approved proposed amendments to the medical standards licensure. The proposed regulation is being reviewed by the Department's Legal Counsel. Mike Kistler
(717) 772-2119
Liquid Fuels Tax
Chapter 449
September 2001, as final. The purpose of this change is to update the regulations for changes related to Act 58 of 1996 which created the Department of Community and Economic Development and for changes to the county and municipal codes advertising, bidding and contract awards. Dick Zerbe
(717) 787-2183
School Bus Drivers
Chapter 71
October 2001, as proposed. Creates standards to allow persons with certain medical conditions to become a school bus driver that were previously banned because of their medical condition. Through the standards and monitoring systems approved by the Medical Advisory Board in 2000, these persons do not pose a significant danger while driving. The proposed regulation is being reviewed by the Department's Legal Counsel. Mike Kistler
(717) 772-2119
Proportional Registration of Fleet Vehicles
Chapter 63
December 2001, as proposed. Proposed amendments required to modify fee schedules associated with House Bill 67 (Act 3 of 1997). Ann Marie Kessler
(717) 787-3977
Flashing or Revolving Lights on Emergency and Authorized Vehicles
Chapter 173
September 2002, as final. Proposed amendments required complying with Act 151 of 1999. Tom Zamboni
(717) 783-9513
Administrative Practice and Procedure
Chapter 491
July 2001, 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
July 2001, 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 2001, 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
Emission Inspection
Chapter 177
July 2001, as final. Amendments needed to address ongoing operational aspects of the emissions program. Working with legal to determine what is needed for an 8 county rollout. Peter Gertz
(717) 783-7016
Airport Rating and Licensing Chapter 471
September 2001, 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 and to react to the operating environment. Kathy Reitz
(717) 705-1234
Aviation Development
Chapter 473
September 2001, 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 and to react to the operating environment. Kathy Reitz
(717) 705-1234
Local Real Estate Tax Reimbursement
Chapter 477
September 2001, 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 and to react to the operating environment. Kathy Reitz
(717) 705-1234
Vehicles Required to Stop at Railroad Grade Crossings
Chapter 103
July 2001, as proposed deletion. Repeal--this regulation is no longer needed because of changes made in § 3342(d) of the Vehicle Code Terry Garvie
((717) 787-2604)
Hold-Down and Tie-Down Devices for Junked Vehicles and Vehicle Hulks
Chapter 181
December 2001, as proposed deletion. Repeal--this regulation is no longer needed because of changes in Chapter 49 of the Vehicle Code. Daniel Smyser
(717) 787-7445
Engineering and Traffic Studies
Chapter 201
August 2001, as proposed deletion. Section 6105 of the Vehicle Code requires a regulation, but this chapter will be eliminated since it duplicates the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), which will be adopted by reference. Remaining required language will be placed in a new regulation to be promulgated in 2001. Art Breneman
(717) 787-3620
Work Zone Traffic Control Devices
Chapter 203
August 2001, as proposed deletion. Section 6123 of the Vehicle Code requires a regulation, but most of Chapter 203 is unnecessary when adopting the MUTCD. Remaining required language will be placed in a new regulation to be promulgated in 2001. Art Breneman
(717) 787-3620
Official Traffic Control Devices
Chapter 211
August 2001, as proposed deletion Section 6121 of the Vehicle Code requires a manual consistent with MUTCD. The size of the regulation will be drastically reduced, and will be proposed as Chapter 212 to eliminate confusion with the current chapter. Art Breneman
(717) 787-3620
Official Traffic Control Devices
Chapter 212
August 2001, as proposed. This chapter is being proposed to adopt the Federal Highway Administration's Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and to replace Chapters 201, 203 and 211. 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
July 2001, as proposed. Compatibility with Federal requirements--Current regulation requires an annual registration of all hazardous materials transporters. It has been determined that this registration is unnecessary and this requirement will be eliminated. Daniel Smyser
(717) 787-7445
Distribution of Highway Maintenance Funds
Chapter 453
July 2001, as final. The purpose of this rulemaking is to delete 67 PA Code CH 453. Chapter 453 is no longer needed because 75 Pa.C.S. § 9104 no longer requires the promulgation of standards and methodology for data collection in the form of regulations. J. Michael Long
(717) 705-8920
Vehicle Equipment & Inspection
Chapter 175
September 2001, as proposed. Current language is not flexible enough to accommodate changing industry practices and needs. Kris Singer
(717) 783-6823
Prequalification of Bidders
Chapter 457
September 2001, as proposed. Proposed changes developed as a reengineering effort. Notice of proposed rulemaking is currently on hold. Fred Starasinic
(717) 787-3733
Hold-Down and Tie down Devices for Metal Cargo and Logs
Chapter 183
December 2001, as proposed deletion. Repeal--this regulation is no longer needed because of changes made in Chapter 49 of the Vehicle Code Daniel Smyser
(717) 787-7445
Obstruction to Aircraft
Chapter 479
September 2001, 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 and to react to the operating environment. Kathy Reitz
(717) 705-1234
Interstate Motor Carrier Safety Requirements
Chapter 229
December 2001, as proposed. Needs to be amended to be compatible with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. Daniel Smyser
(717) 787-7445
Intrastate Motor Carrier Safety Requirements
Chapter 231
December 2001, as proposed. Needs to be amended to be compatible with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. Daniel Smyser
(717) 787-7445

 

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 01-1235. Filed for public inspection July 6, 2001, 9:00 a.m.]



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