1195 Public hearing on declining resident population at Mayview Mental Retardation Unit

DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC WELFARE

Public Hearing on Declining Resident Population at Mayview Mental Retardation Unit

[29 Pa.B. 3965]

   The Department of Public Welfare (Department) will hold a public hearing on the declining resident population at Mayview Mental Retardation Unit, Allegheny County. The hearing will be held on Tuesday, August 10, 1999, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, Pittsburgh South, Allegheny County.

   The Department, under authority of the act of April 28, 1999 (P. L. 24) is required to hold a public hearing on any State mental health or mental retardation facility within 30 days of a closure announcement or following a downsizing of 20% or more.

   The resident population at Mayview Mental Retardation Unit has decreased because of many factors, including expansion of community living opportunities services.

   Individuals or organizations wishing to testify should contact Mary Puskarich, Regional Director at [phone] by August 3, 1999. Persons requiring special accommodations is asked to inform the Department at the time of scheduling.

FEATHER O. HOUSTOUN,   
Secretary

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 99-1195. Filed for public inspection July 23, 1999, 9:00 a.m.]