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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 05-1493g

[35 Pa.B. 4383]

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Bureau of Family Health
*  Screening Young Child For Lead Poisoning: Guidance for State and Local Public Health Officials, Statement by the Centers for Disease Control--11/97 (Federal guidelines adopted by Department)
*  Application for Chronic Renal Disease Transportation Services
*  Application for Services (Division of Program Support and Coordination-Form #HD1072F)
*  Universal Newborn Hearing Screening Program Guidelines for Infant Hearing Screening
Contact: Melita Jordan (717) 787-7192
*  WIC State Plan of Operations
Contact: Frank Maisano (717) 783-1289
*  Traumatic Brain Injury Needs Assessment (2003)
*  Traumatic Brain Injury State Action Plan (2003)
Contact: Carolyn Cass (717) 783-5436

TB Program
*  TB In the Commonwealth, 2004 (annual report)
*  TB Control Manual
*  TB Outbreak Response Plan
Contact: Donna Murray (717) 787-6267

STD Program
*  STD Outbreak Response Plan
*  STD Electronic Resource Guide, 2004 (CD-ROM)
*  PA NEDSS STD Program Reference Guide
*  PA's Strategic Plan for STD's, 2002-2005
*  Program Operation Guidelines for STD Prevention (published by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Contact: Steve Kowalewski (717) 787-3981

Bureau of Health Statistics and Research
*  Application for Certified Copy of Birth or Death Record, Form H105.102.
*  Form Utilized for Birth Corrections, Form H105.133
*  Death Correction Statement, Form H105.135
*  Application for Multi-Year Search of Birth Record, Form HD1124F.
*  Application for Multi-Year Search of Death Record, Form HD 1125F.
*  Biological Parent Registration Identification Form, Form H105.700.
*  Withdrawal of Biological Parent Consent Form, Form H105.702.
The following forms are electronically available at www.health.state.pa.us/vitalrecords:
*  Application for Certified Copy of Birth Record-Mail Requests, Form HD1105F
*  Application for Certified Copy of Birth Record-FAX Request, Form HD1106F
*  Application for Certified Copy of Death Record-Mail Requests, Form HD1107F
*  Application for Certified Copy of Death Record-Fax Request, Form HD1108F
*  Form Utilized for Birth Corrections, Form HD1104F
*  Death Correction Statement, Form HD1109F
*  Application for Multi-Year Search of Birth Record, Form HD1131FW
*  Application for Multi-Year Search of Death Record, Form HD1132FW
Contact: Patty Mitcheltree (724) 656-3114

Bureau of Laboratories
*  Submission of Rabies Specimens
*  General Specimen Submission
*  Compliance with Shipping of Diagnostic Specimen/Etiologic Agent
*  Laboratory Submission Form for Viral Encephalitis/Meningitis
Contact: Stanley Reynolds (610) 280-3464, Ext. 3283
*  Postmortem Blood Testing on Motor Vehicle Accident Victims--Specimen Submittal Requirements
*  Blood Lead Analysis--Specimen Submittal Requirements
*  Environmental Lead Analysis--Specimen Submittal Requirements
*  Neonatal Testing for Genetic Disorders--Specimen Submittal Requirements
*  Blood Alcohol Proficiency Testing Program Requirements
*  Blood Lead Proficiency Testing Program Requirements
*  Erythrocyte Protoporphyrin Proficiency Testing Program Requirements
*  Abused Drugs in Blood Proficiency Testing Program Requirements
*  Abused Drugs in Urine Proficiency Testing Program Requirements
Contact: M. Jeffrey Shoemaker, Ph.D. (610) 280-3464
*  Clinical Laboratory Application Procedure
*  Glucose/Cholesterol Screening Procedure
*  Multiphasic Screening Procedure
*  Out-of-State Laboratory Licensure/Certification Procedure
*  Understanding State Clinical Laboratory Regulation
*  Nursing Home Laboratory Licensure Procedure
*  Proficiency Testing Evaluation Procedure
Contact: Marianne Porter (610) 280-3464 Ext. 3224

Bureau of Chronic Diseases and Injury Prevention
*  Why We Recommend Community Water Fluoridation
*  Policy for Determining Eligibility and Compliance of Service Providers Currently Receiving Funding From a Tobacco Company, a Tobacco Company Subsidiary, or Their Agent (6/04)
Contact: Leslie A. Best (717) 787-6214

Many of these documents are also available on the Department of Health's website, www.health.state.pa.us


INSURANCE

I.  NOTICES:

Executive Office

Insurance Department Notices

No. Date PublishedDescription
2005-08 07/23/2005 Repeal of Outdated Bulletins and Notices
2005-07 07/23/2005 Agreement on Community Health Reinvestment
2005-06 05/21/2005 Per Diem Charges for Market Conduct Examinations of Insurance Companies
2005-05 05/21/2005 Per Diem Charges for Financial Examinations Conducted by the Department
2005-04 03/26/2005 Viatical Settlement Broker License Testing Requirements for Licensed Life Insurance Producers
2005-02 02/05/2005 Reporting and Disclosure of Criminal Convictions
2005-01 01/22/2005 Increase in the Accident Surcharge Dollar Threshold (Cap) to $1,150
2004-11 12/25/2004 Disclosure of Departures from Statutory Accounting Principles
2004-10 12/25/2004 Financial Regulation Updates
2004-09 10/30/2004 Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Fund; Notice of and Amount of Assessment Action
2004-07 08/07/2004 Reserve and Surplus Levels of Hospital Plan and Professional Health Services Plan Corporations; Application Update
2004-03 04/24/2004 Officers Required to Certify Financial Statements
2004-02 04/17/2004 Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Fund; Calculation of Podiatrist Liability
2004-01 01/17/2004 Reserve and Surplus Levels of Hospital Plan and Professional Health Services Plan Corporations; Application
2003-11 11/29/2003 Coverage for Chiropractic Care
2003-09 11/01/2003 Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Fund; Notice of and Amount of Assessment Action
2003-08 09/27/2003 List of Approved Guide Source Method Vendors
2003-07 09/20/2003 Notice to Companies Writing Private Passenger Auto Insurance in Pennsylvania
2003-06 08/09/2003 Drug and Alcohol Use and Dependency Coverage
2003-02 01/19/2003 Federal Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002
2003-01 01/04/2003 Procedures Applicable to Right-to-Know Request
2002-13 11/02/2002 Notice of and Amount of Assessment Action
2002-10 10/19/2002 Proper Reporting of Uncovered Medical Liabilities and Expenses (Uncovered Claims)
2002-09 09/21/2002 Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Fund's Assessment
2002-08 09/14/2002 Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Fund Administrative Hearings Process
2002-07 09/07/2002 2003 MCare Fund Assessment
2001-08 09/29/2001 Arson and Insurance Fraud Reporting
2001-04 04/21/2001 Book Transfers
2000-07 06/10/2000 Record Retention
2000-04 02/26/2000 The Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, 18 U.S.C., Sections 1033 and 1034
2001-07 06/30/2001 Deregulation of Life Insurance Forms
2000-03 02/19/2000 Federally Mandated Health Care Fraud and Abuse Reporting
1997-03 08/09/1997 Mutual to Stock Notices
06/28/1997 Deregulation of Accident and Health Forms
04/12/1997 Deregulation of Accident and Health Forms
03/20/1996 Deregulation of Accident and Health Forms
1995-09 08/23/1995 Deregulation of Commercial Lines Property and Casualty Forms
1995-07 07/19/1995 Modification of Contract for Use When an Annuity Premium Tax is Not Applicable
1994-14 10/03/1994 Separate Account Modified Guaranteed Life Insurance
1994-13 10/03/1994 General Account Modified Guaranteed Life Insurance
1994-12 10/03/1994 Separate Account Modified Guaranteed Annuity
1994-11 10/03/1994 General Account Modified Guaranteed Annuity
1994-09 07/07/1994 Approval and Solicitation of Long Term Care Policies for Continuing Care Retirement Communities

Statements of Policy

31 Pa. Code, Chapter 67, Sections 67.41--67.45 and Appendix A, Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law, Subchapter D. Adopted 05/19/1989.

31 Pa. Code, Chapter 89, Sections 89.451--89.474, Approval of Life, Accident and Health Insurance. Subchapter H. Statements of Policy. Adopted 02/05/1982.

31 Pa. Code, Chapter 90c, Sections 90c.1--90c.25, Individual Applications. Adopted 01/18/1991.

31 Pa. Code, Chapter 90d, Sections 90d.1--90d.9, Individual Accidental Death Benefits; Provided by Riders or Built into Policies. Adopted 01/18/1991.

31 Pa. Code, Chapter 90e, Sections 90e.1--90e.13, Individual IRA Endorsements for Life Insurance and Annuities. Adopted 01/18/1991.

31 Pa. Code, Chapter 90f, Sections 90f.1--90f.16, Individual Imminent Death/Lifetime Health Care Facility Confinement Benefits Provided as Accelerated Death Benefit or Settlements of Death Benefit; Provided by Riders or Built into Policies. Adopted 01/18/1991.

31 Pa. Code, Chapter 90g, Sections 90g.1--90g.16, Individual Health Care Facility Benefits Provided as Accelerated Death Benefit or Settlement of Death Benefit; Provided by Riders or Built into Policies. Adopted 01/18/1991.

31 Pa. Code, Chapter 90h, Sections 90h.1--90h.11, Individual Waiver of Surrender Charges for Life and Annuity Contracts Resulting From Health Care Facility Usage; Provided by Riders or Built into Policies. Adopted 01/18/1991.

31 Pa. Code, Chapter 90i, Sections 90i.1--90i.3, Certificates of Assumption. Adopted 03/05/1993.

31 Pa. Code, Chapter 119, Sections 119.1--119.26, Anti-Fraud. Adopted 08/27/1993.

31 Pa. Code, Chapter 120, Sections 120.1--120.5, Loss Cost Adjustment Filing. Adopted 08/27/1993.

31 Pa. Code, Chapter 150, Sections 150.1--150.5, Uniform Health Insurance Claim Form. Adopted 07/02/1993.

31 Pa. Code, Chapter 152, Sections 152.101--152.105, Preferred Provider Organizations, Primary Care Gatekeeper PPO Products. Adopted 09/27/1991.

31 Pa. Code, Chapter 153, Section 153.2, Permission to file accident and health, life and annuity insert pages. Adopted 10/19/1990.

31 Pa. Code, Chapter 153, Section 153.3, Simplified review of company merger, assumption or name change form and rate filing. Adopted 06/28/1991.

31 Pa. Code, Chapter 301, Sections 301.201--301.204, Health Maintenance Organization, Subchapter H. Point-of-Service Products Group Specific Community Rating. Adopted 09/27/1991.

31 Pa. Code, Chapter 301, Sections 301.301--301.321, Health Maintenance Organization, Subchapter I. Contractual Arrangements Between HMOs and IDSs. Adopted 04/05/1996.

31 Pa. Code, Chapter 303, Section 303.1, Out-of-State Health Maintenance Organization Investments. Adopted 03/25/1988.

Contact: Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator, Special Projects Office, 7l7-787-4429; fax 7l7-772-1969

II.  OTHER:

Special Projects Office

Regulatory Procedures Manual
Internal procedures regarding drafting of regulations
Contact: Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator, Special Projects Office, 7l7-787-4429; fax 7l7-772-1969

Administrative Hearings Office

Digest of Automobile Policy Terminations (Act 68 and 78)
Insurance Commissioner Decisions on Automobile Insurance Administrative Hearings

Digest of CAT Fund Adjudications
Insurance Commissioner Decisions on Automobile CAT Fund Administrative Hearings

Digest of Homeowners Policy Terminations (Act 205)
Insurance Commissioner Decisions on Homeowners Insurance Administrative Hearings

Digest of Agency Terminations (Act 143)
Administrative Hearing Officer Decisions on Insurance Agency Administrative Hearings

Practice and Procedure Digest
Describes the Administrative Hearing Process
Contact: J. Fralick, Asst. Hearings Administrator, Administrative Hearings Office, 7l7-783-2126; fax 7l7-787-8781

Bureau of Administration

Public Documents Room Procedures
Procedures to review public documents at the Insurance Department
Contact: Peter Dalina, Director, Bureau of Administration, 7l7-787-4298; fax 7l7-705-3873


LABOR AND INDUSTRY

POLICY STATEMENTS:

Secretary Stephen M. Schmerin
*  Equal Opportunity Policy Statement
*  Labor and Industry Contract Compliance Policy Statement
*  Weapons Policy Statement
*  Disability--Related Employment Policy Statement
*  Commonwealth's Policy of Sexual Harassment and Procedures for Distribution
*  Health Policy Statement
*  Security Policy Statement
*  Workplace Violence Statement

Office of Equal Opportunity
*  Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement
Contact: Autro Heath (717-787-1767)

Bureau of Occupational and Industrial Safety
*  Universal Accessibility Interpretation
1)  November 8, 1999
2)  March 15, 2002
Contact: Jerry Seville (717-787-3329)

Bureau of Workers' Compensation
*  Guidelines for Employment Screening Programs under Act 115 of 2001
Contact: John T. Kupchinsky, Director, BWC (717-783-5421)
*  Health Care under the Workers' Compensation Act/Medical Fee Updates
Contact: Eileen K. Wunsch, Chief, Health Care Services Review Division, BWC (717-772-1912)
*  Effect of Act 53 Regarding Qualifications of Vocational Experts
Contact: John T. Kupchinsky (717-783-5421)

GUIDANCE MANUALS:

Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
*  OVR Counselor Policy Manual
Contact: Roger Barton (717-772-3511) Office of Vocational Rehabilitation

Bureau of Workers' Compensation
*  PA Workers' Compensation Employer Information Pamphlet (Workers' Compensation guidelines for employers.)
Contact: Employer Information Services (717-772-3702)
*  Workers' Compensation and the Injured Worker Pamphlet (Workers' Compensation Guidelines for injured workers.) Contact: Employer Information Services--long distance within PA: 1-800-482-2383, local or outside PA: 717-772-4447, TTY 1-800-362-4228
*  Section 305 Prosecutions
Contact: John Strawser (717-787-3567)
*  BWC Forms Tip Sheets
Contact: Claims Information Services--long distance within PA: 1-800-482-2383, local or outside PA: 717-772-4447, TTY 1-800-362-4228
*  Procedures for Completing an Application for Fee Review
Contact: Eileen K. Wunsch, Chief, Health Care Services Review Division, BWC (717-772-1912)
*  Employer's Guide to Self-Insuring Workers' Compensation
Contact: George W. Knehr, Chief, Self-insurance Division, BWC (717-783-4476)

INTERNAL GUIDELINES:

NONE

OTHER:

Center for Workforce Information and Analysis
*  New Hire Program booklet guidelines and form for businesses to use to report new hires--found at www.panewhires.com.

Bureau of Workforce Development Partnership
*  Workforce Investment Information Notice 2-01 dated July 13, 2001--regarding Team PA CareerLink Employment Services Registration Policy--PA Workforce website at www.paworkforce.state.pa.us.
*  Workforce Investment Information Notice 3-01 dated July 17, 2001--can be found on the PA Workforce website at www.paworkforce.state.pa.us.
*  Workforce Investment Information Notice 1-00, change 2 dated April 2, 2002--regarding WIA Performance Requirements for the Subsequent Eligibility Certification Process of Eligible Training Programs/Providers--PA Workforce website at www.paworkforce.state,pa.us.
*  Workforce Investment Information Notice 7-01 dated November 2, 2001 regarding Clarification of Federal Interpretation of Reasonable Cost of Training and Transportation Payments for the TAA/Nafta-TAA Programs--found on the PA Workforce website at www.paworkforce.state.pa.us.
*  Workforce Investment Information Notice 5-01--dated September 14, 2001 regarding Governance Agreement Revision/Cost Allocation Agreement Plan and Resource Sharing Agreement--found on the PA Workforce website at www.paworkforce.state.pa.us.
*  Workforce Investment Information Notice 5-01, change 1-February 8, 2002--regarding Governance Agreement Revision/Cost Allocation Agreement Plan and Resource Sharing Agreement found on the PAWorkforce website at www.paworkforce.state.pa.us.
*   Workforce Investment Information Notice 6-01 dated February 8, 2002--regarding Combined Business Plan/Agreement Process--found on the PA Workforce website: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us.

Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
*  OVERVIEW--The OVR Online Newsletter
*  The OVR Annual Report (717-787-5244)
*  OVR Combined Agency State Plan Update (717-787-5244)
*  OVR Program Brochure Carl Marshall (717-783-3129)
*  Employment Services for Persons with Disabilities--Carl Marshall (717-787-3940)
*  The OVR Rehabilitation Services Handbook--Carl Marshall (717-787-3940)
*  OVR Transition Pamphlet--Joan Kester
*  Disability Management (OVR Ability Management) Carl Marshall (717-787-3940)
*  OVR--Transition From Substance Abuse to Recovery and Work (A Guide for Vocational Rehabilitation) Carl Marshall (717-787-3940)
*  Getting Your Business Ready for ADA--Carl Marshall (717-787-3940)
*  ICAN Program Guidelines--Raymond Walker (717-787-5735)
*  ICAN Application--Raymond Walker (717-787-5735)
*  ICAN Application Checklist Raymond Walker (717-787-5735)

State Workers' Insurance Fund
*  Injury Hotline Reporting Sticker
*  Employee Information for reporting of Work Related Injuries
*  Workers' Compensation Employee Notice
*  SWIF District Office Map and Directory
*  Notice of Employer W/C coverage with SWIF (English & Spanish)
*  SWIF Information Pamphlet
*  ''You as a Witness'' in a Workers' Comp. Proceeding
*  Benefits of Early Reporting of Injuries
*  State Workers' Insurance Fund ''Checklist''
*  SWIF's Early Return to Work Program
*  Telephonic Reporting Questionnaire
*  ''21 day rule'' Reporting guideline letter
*  SWIF Safety Policy and Program Outline
*  Certified Safety Committee Addendum
*  Governor's Initiative on Workplace Safety, Pennsafe
*  Drug Free Pennsylvania Packet
*  Claimant Authorization for Direct Deposit of SWIF Benefits Notice of subrogation lien against a third-party recovery under Section 319 of the Workers' Compensation Act

Bureau of Workers' Compensation
*  Questions and Answers about Funded Employment
Contact: Claims Information Services--(long distance within PA: 1-800-482-2383, local or outside PA: 717-772-4447, TTY 1-800-362-4228)
*  Maximum Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Payable
Contact: Nathaniel Holmes, Chief, Claims Management Division, BWC (717-772-0621)
*  Range of Fees Charged by Utilization Review Organizations and Peer Review Organizations for Services Performed under the Workers' Compensation Act
Contact: Eileen K. Wunsch, Chief, Health Care Services Review Division, BWC (717-772-1912)
*  Claim Petition for Additional Compensation from the Subsequent Injury Fund pursuant to section 306.1 of the Workers' Compensation Act
Contact: Claims Information Services--long distance within PA: 1-800-482-2383, local or outside PA: 717-772-4447, TTY 1-800-362-4228)

Bureau of Unemployment Compensation Benefits and Allowances
*  UCP-7 The Problem of ''Localized'' and ''NonLocalized'' Employment
*  UCP-25 Employee Contributions
*  UCP-33 UC Services, Unemployment Compensation Service Centers
*  UCP-36 Employers' Reference Guide to Unemployment Compensation
*  UCP-37 A Guide For Setting Up a Claim By Telephone or Internet
*  Form UCP-1(SC), Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Handbook
*  UCP-28 Services Provided By Pennsylvania Teleclaims (PAT)
*  ''UC Issues Update'' quarterly newsletter.

Bureau of Unemployment Compensation Benefits and Allowances--Discontinued Non-Regulatory Documents
*  UCP-l (Insert) How to Figure Your Weekly Benefit Rate
*  UCP-3 Unemployment Compensation Information for Contributing Employers
*  UCP-6 Unemployment Compensation for Federal Civilian Employees
*  UCP-10 Unemployment Compensation for Ex-Servicepersons
*  UCP-19 Unemployment Compensation in Pennsylvania
*  UCP-27 (Cert) Transitional Adjustment Assistance Benefits
*  UCP-28Z Services Provided by Pennsylvania Teleclaims (PAT) For Interstate
*  UC-87Z How to File Pennsylvania Interstate Claims on the Internet System

Bureau of Employer Tax Operations
*  UCP-29 Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation (UC) Tax Appeals
*  UCP-32 Employee or Independent Contractor?
*  PA- 100 Pennsylvania Enterprise Registration Form and Instructions

Unemployment Compensation Board of Review
*  UC-53 Notice of Hearing
*  UC-53BR Notice of Board Hearing
*  UC-53C Notice of Continuance of Hearing
*  UC-59 Referee's Decision/Order
*  UC-59RFC Referee's Decision/Order--Relief from Charges
*  UC-46 Petition for Appeal
*  UC-46A Petition for Appeal
*  UC-46B Petition for Appeal
*  BD-58 Board Decision/Order
*  BD-242 Board Order
*  BD-242A Board Order
*  BD-251 Board Order

Bureau of Labor Law Compliance
Contact: Robert V. O'Brien, Director (717-787-3681)
*  Updated procedures for workers' protests of prevailing wage settlements.
*  Apprenticeship and Training Act
*  Apprenticeship and Training Program Overview
*  Child Labor Law
o  Child Labor Complaint Form
o  Application for Permit for Employment of a Minor in Theatrical and Other Performances
o  Newspaper Carriers
*  Equal Pay Law
*  Industrial Homework Law
*  Medical Fee Act
*  Minimum Wage Act
o  Food Service Employee Incentive Program
o  Overtime Rules in Pennsylvania
*  Wage Payment and Collection Law
*  Personnel File Inspection Act
*  Prevailing Wage Act
o  Wage Rate Submittal Form
*  Seasonal Farm Labor Act
*  Underground Utility Line Protection Act
*  Prevailing Wage Statistics and Collections
*  Labor Standards Statistics and Collections
*  Prevailing Wage Rate Determination Search
*  Prevailing Wage Determination Request
*  Prevailing Wage Act
*  Prevailing Wage Regulations
*  Debarments
*  Certified Payroll Certificate
*  Apprenticeship and Training Act
*  Apprenticeship and Training Regulations
*  Apprenticeship and Training Program Overview
*  Wage Rate Submittal Form
*  Prevailing Wage Complaint Form
o  Electronic Online Version
o  Printer Friendly (PDF Download)
o  Spanish Version (PDF Download)
*  Definitions for 29 County Building Construction Laborers
*  Definitions for 29 County Heavy, Highway Construction Laborers
*  Definitions for 7 County Building Construction Operators
*  Definitions for 22 County Building Construction Operators
*  Definitions for 29 County Heavy Equipment Operators
*  Definitions for 29 County Highway Construction Operators
*  Definitions for 33 County Building Laborers
*  Definitions for 33 County Heavy & Highway Laborers
*  Definitions for 33 County Building Operators
*  Definitions for 33 County Heavy & Highway Operators
*  Definitions for 5 County Building Laborers
*  Definitions for 5 County Heavy & Highway Laborers
*  Definitions for 5 County Building, Heavy, Highway Operators
*  Asbestos Removal--Asbestos Worker/Laborer
*  Truck Driver (Building, Heavy, Highway)
*  Painters (Building, Heavy, Highway)
Mandatory Workplace Postings

Bureau of Occupational and Industrial Safety

Technical International Building Code Advisories
Contact Edward Leister, Director, Buildings Division (717-787-3323).
*  Advisory on Sections 302.1.1 and 302.1.1--Incidental use areas and accessory use areas. Issued March 3, 2005
*  Advisory on Sections 310.1 and 310.2--Residential care facilities with 6-16 occupants. Issued April 1, 2005
*  Advisory on Sections 311.1 and 312.1--Storage group S and utility and miscellaneous group U. Issued June 30, 2005
*  Advisory on Section 404.8--Travel distance. Issued October 29, 2004.
*  Advisory on Section 707.2--Shaft enclosure required (Exception 7). Issued October 29, 2004
*  Advisory on Section 1016.5--Corridor continuity. Issued October 29, 2004
*  Advisory on Section 1019.1--Enclosures required, and exceptions 8 and 9. Issued March 3, 2005
*  Advisory on Section Sections 3409.3 and 3409.6--Change of occupancy and alterations affecting an area containing a primary function. Issued March 3, 2005

Uniform Construction Code Advisories
Contact Jon Balson, UCC Administrator (717-787-9099
*  Building Code Official (BCO) Certification
*  Health Care Facilities Act
*  Manufactured Housing
*  Residential Care Facilities
*  Temporary Structures
*  Utility Service Connections
*  Ground Snow Loads
*  Recreational Cabin Exclusion


MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS

NON-REGULATORY PUBLIC DOCUMENTS

POLICY STATEMENTS:
*  ADA Policy Statement
*  HIV/AIDS Policy
*  Sexual Harassment Policy
*  Substance Abuse in the Workplace Policy
*  Workplace Violence Policy
Contact: Jeff Thomas (717) 861-8849
*  Equal Opportunity Statement
Contact: Kristi Smith (717) 861-8796
*  Operation of Clubs within National Guard Facilities
*  Privately Owned Weapons on National Guard Facilities
*  Smoking Policy
Contact: Jeff Thomas (717) 861-8849
*  Public Affairs Airlift Policy
Contact: Colonel Latchford (717) 861-8825 Army
Joe Black (717) 861-8675 Air
Lt Col Cleaver (717) 861-8468
*  Military Aircraft Flyovers
Contact: Colonel Latchford (717) 861-8825 Army
Joe Black (717) 861-8675 Air
*  Use of Military Equipment for Civilian Organizations
John Maietta (717)-861-8648
*  Recreational Access to Fort Indiantown Gap
Joe Hovis (717)-861-2806
*  Resident Abuse Policy and Procedures
*  Staff/Resident Fraternization Policy, Veterans' Homes
*  Handbook of Accounting Manual for State Veterans' Homes
*  HIPAA Policies and Forms for State Veterans' Homes
*  Scotland School for Veterans' Children Administrative Procedures and Policy Memoranda, including Student Disciplinary and Discharge Process
Contact: Cecil Hengeveld (717) 861-8903
*  Standard Operating Procedure for Armory Rentals
*  Policy for State-Owned Family Housing and Conestoga Mobile Home Court
Contact: Duke Munford (717) 861-8580

INTERNAL GUIDELINES:
*  Adherence to Work Hours/Wear of Military Uniform
*  Bomb Threat Plan--DMVA contains classified information
*  Curtailment of Activities at FTIG Due to Inclement Weather
*  Discipline Manual
*  Photo ID Cards for State Civilian Employees at FTIG
*  Political Activity
*  Reporting Procedures for Workplace Violence
*  Retired Guardsmen Involvement
*  Notification of VIP Visits for FTIG and DMVA Organizations
*  Overtime/Compensatory Leave Policy
*  Work Schedule
*  Pennsylvania National Guard Military Regulations and Directives (PMR/PaANGR)
Contact: Jeff Thomas (717) 861-8849
*  Discrimination Complaint Process
Contact: Kristi Smith (717) 861-8796
*  Employee Orientation Checklist
*  Review of Procedures for Responding to PHRC/EEOC Complaints
*  Sexual Harassment: Your rights and responsibilities
*  DMVA Work Rules/Standards of Conduct
Contact: Jeff Thomas (717) 861-8849
*  IT Policies and Procedures
Contact: James Nelson (717) 861-8639

OTHER/GUIDANCE/INSTRUCTIONAL MANUALS:
*  Personnel Manual
*  DMVA Guide to Classification
*  Employee Handbook
*  Guide to Managing the Official Personnel Folder
*  Leave Manual for the DMVA
*  Employee Safety Handbook
*  DMVA Guide for Controlling Sick Leave Abuse and Time and Attendance Problems
*  PA Worker and Community Right to Know Training Booklet
*  Partial and Full-Day Closings for State Employees at Ft. Indiantown Gap
*  Training Guidelines Manual
*  Work-Related Disability Leave and Modified Light Duty Manual
Contact: Jeff Thomas (717) 861-8849
*  Equal Opportunity Plan
*  Contract Compliance Plan for DMVA
*  DMVA Workforce Profile
*  Training Plan and Report
Contact: Kristi Smith (717) 861-8796
*  Organizational and Functional Statement for the DMVA
*  Index of Administrative Publications (contains classified information) Pamphlet 310
*  Military Publications Index of Blank Forms (contains classified information) Pamphlet 25-32
Contact: Jeff Thomas (717) 861-8849
*  Patient Care Policy Manual, Veterans' Homes
*  State Home Construction Grant Program
*  Veterans Administration Guidelines for State Veterans' Homes
Contact: Cecil Hengeveld (717) 861-8903
*  Adjutant General's Biennial Report
Contact: Lt Col Cleaver (717) 861-8468
*  Directory of Agencies Providing Information to Veterans
*  PA Veterans' Memorial
*  Telephone Directory for Veterans Organizations
*  Scotland School's Admission Packet
Contact: Cecil Hengeveld (717) 861-8903


PENNSYLVANIA BOARD OF PROBATION AND PAROLE

Publications available through the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole
Parole in Pennsylvania
Parole in Pennsylvania (Spanish version)
Pre-Parole Information Bulletin (for parolees)
Parole Plan Investigations (info for potential home plan provider with district-by-district domestic violence resources)
SAVE: Substance Abuse Violators Effort (general public)
SAVE: Substance Abuse Violators Effort (for parolees)
County SAVE: County Substance Abuse Violators Effort
Triennial Report: PA Board of Probation and Parole (FY1997-2000)
Biennial Report: PA Board of Probation and Parole (FY-2000-2002)


PENNSYLVANIA COMMISSION ON CRIME AND DELINQUENCY

Bureau of Training Services
*  Constables' Training Bulletins, August 1994 to present.
*  Deputy Sheriffs' Training Bulletins, April 1990 to present.
*  Criteria for instructors as listed on constables' certification application.
*  Constables' Education and Training Board (CETB) instructor information, produced solely for contractor schools.
*  Code of Conduct for deputy sheriffs training, distributed by training contractor to trainees in each basic training and waiver class.
*  Deputy Sheriffs' Education and Training Board Policy, approved November 2004.
*  DARE Officers Policy and Procedures Manual.

Office of Criminal Justice System Improvements
*  U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, ''Byrne Formula Grant Program Guidance.''
*  U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Assistance, State and Local Assistance Division (SLAD) Information Memorandums.
*  U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Fact Sheets.
*  Drug Education and Law Enforcement Grant Program Guidelines and Application (Drug Abuse Resistance Education--D.A.R.E.--grants)

Office of Financial Management and Administration
*  PCCD Applicant's Manual on PCCD website, revised May 2001.
*  U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office of the Comptroller, Financial Guide.
*  Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Governor's Office, Management Directive 305.20, Grant Administration.
*  Funding guidelines disseminated as needed by various divisions.
*  PCCD Grant Procedures Manual, June 2001.
*  External Quick Start Guides for Egrants.

Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
Funding announcements that provide guidelines and requirements for applicants:
*  Research--Based Delinquency and Violence Prevention Program Funding, March 31, 2005.
*  Juvenile Accountability Block Grant (JABG), Oct. 4, 2004.
*  State Partnership and federal Title V Funding, March 31, 2005.

Center for Research, Evaluation and Statistical Analysis
*  Funding guidelines for research/evaluation projects, April 15, 2004.

Office of Victims' Services

Victims Compensation
*  Victims Compensation Claim Form. (Standard)
*  Victims Compensation Claim Form. (One Page)
*  Spanish Signature Page
*  Claim Form Instruction Booklet.
*  Financial Assistance for Victims of Crime pamphlet.
*  Compensation Resource Guide for Victim Service and Allied Professionals brochure.
*  Rights and Services Available to Victims of Crime in PA booklet.
*  Victim Advocate Manual--revised February 27, 2003.
*  Victims Compensation Assistance Program Procedure Manual.
*  Victims Compensation Assistance Program Standard Operating Guidelines.
*  Annual Report for FY 2003-2004.
*  Compensation Fact Sheet--Information for Law Enforcement.
*  Compensation Instruction Sheets: Counseling Claims; Crime-Scene Cleanup Claims; Death Claims and Funeral Expenses; Loss of Earnings Claims; Loss of Support Claims; Motor Vehicle Related Claims; Personal Injury Claims; Relocation Expense Claims; and Stolen Benefit Cash Claims.
*  Victim Service Program Referral Handbook 2005.

Victims Services
*  Local Policy Board Requirements, revised June 2004.
*  STOP Funding Announcement, revised February 2005.
*  Rights and Services Act (RASA) Funding Announcement, revised June 2005.
*  VOJO Funding Announcement, revised June, 2005.
*  VOCA Funding Announcement, January 2005
*  VOCA Funding Guideline Amendment: Mass Violence, 2000.
*  Project STRONG Announcement, May 2005
*  DCSI/JAG Announcements, June 2004
*  Concept paper formats, May 1999.
*  State Victim/Witness Standards and Procedures Manual, April 1999.
*  Victims of Juvenile Offenders (VOJO) Standards and Procedures, effective December 2000.
*  Comprehensive Victim Service Center Standards, Revised February 2001.
*  Monitoring tools for Drug Control and System Improvement (DCSI), Applications through Project STRONG, VOJO, revised June 2005; RASA, revised June 2005; Victims of Crime Act (VOCA), revised June 2005; STOP, revised 2005.

Pennsylvania Weed and Seed Program
*  Operations Manual, current for 2005-2006.

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