GOVERNOR'S OFFICE Catalog of Nonregulatory Documents [30 Pa.B. 4075] Under Governor Ridge's Executive Order 1996-1, agencies under the jurisdiction of the Governor must catalog and publish nonregulatory documents such as policy statements, guidance manuals, decisions, rules and other written materials that provide compliance related information. The following compilation is the fifth list of the Administration's nonregulatory documents. This list will be updated and published annually on the first Saturday in August.
This catalog is being provided to ensure that the public has complete access to the information necessary to understand and comply with State regulations. We have made every effort to ensure that the catalog includes all documents in effect as of August 1, 2000; however, due to the breadth and changing nature of these documents, we cannot guarantee absolute accuracy. Facilitating access to information is a critical component of the Ridge Administration's initiative to enhance the partnership between the regulated community and the state.
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ADMINISTRATION
Editor's Note: The Index of Issuances, Manual M210.3, issued by the Governor's Office of Administration, Directives Management System, includes Executive Orders, Management Directives and Manuals. New or revised documents to the Index are published monthly in the PA Bulletin and the entire index is revised yearly in the PA Code.
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INTERNAL GUIDELINES
* Pharmaceutical Program (PACE)
Contact: Gretchen Beard, Chief of Compliance Division (717)-787-7313
* PACE Provider Bulletins: 2000
* February 4, 2000--Medical Exception Authorization. Notified Providers that requests for Medical Exceptions for medications routinely prepared during non-processing hours will not be considered. Requests for Emergency Medical Exceptions for medications dispensed under exceptional circumstances during non-processing hours may be reviewed.
* February 4, 2000--Other Prescription Coverage. Notified Providers that effective February 14, 2000, PACE will edit claims for PACE cardholders identified by the following insurance carriers: Healthguard; Highmark; Qualmed; Health America; and KHP Central/Senior Blue. Claims submitted to PACE for cardholders identified by these companies will deny if the provider submits the claim with an incorrect Other Coverage value of ''0''--''Not Specified'' or ''1''--''No Other Coverage Identified.''
* February 11, 2000--Alupent® Billing. Notified Providers that to assist providers in maintaining billing consistency, PACE is changing its reimbursement calculation for Alupent® 14 gm-10ml, NDC 00597007017 from price per ml to price per gram, effective with dates of service of February 19, 2000 and thereafter. Providers submitting a claim for 1 inhaler of Alupent® 14 gm-10 ml, NDC 00597007017 should submit a quantity of 14 in the metric decimal quantity field.
* February 11, 2000--Medicare Billable Pharmaceuticals Additions. Notified Providers effective February 14, 2000, PACE will reject the following medications at the point-of-service: Synvisc®; Hyalgan®; Polygam®; Imovax®; Leukine®; and Aredia® because PACE has been advised that, with the proper diagnosis, physicians may submit these claims to Medicare.
* March 3, 2000--Duplicate Therapy Edit. Notified Providers that effective March 13, 2000 and thereafter, PACE is implementing a Duplicate Therapy Edit for benzodiazepines and miscellaneous sedative hypnotics.
* March 24, 2000--Non-Participating Manufacturers. Notified Providers of manufacturers not participating in the PACE Program.
* March 24, 2000--Propulsid® Boxed Warning Revision. Notified Providers that Janssen Pharmaceutica has notified physicians of important changes to its Boxed Warnings, Drug Interactions and Dosage and Administration sections. Highlights of the changes included: 1) A 12-lead ECG should be obtained before Propulsid® is administered; 2) Propulsid® should not be initiated if the QTs value exceeds 450 milliseconds; and 3) Propulsid® is contraindicated in patients with electrolyte disorders (hypokalemia, hypocalcemia and hypomagnesemia). Serum electrolytes should be assessed in diuretic-treated patients before initiating Propulsid® and periodically thereafter.
* March 24, 2000--Dentist Prescribers. Notified Providers that effective April 3, 2000, and thereafter, claims containing a dentist's license number in the prescriber license number field and submitted for pharmaceuticals other than antibiotics, analgesics, non-steroidals or fluoride preparations will reject with NCPDP Error 88, accompanied by the DUR response ''CH''.
* March 24, 2000--Duplicate Therapy Edit. Notified Providers effective April 17, 2000 and thereafter, PACE is augmenting its Duplicate Therapy Edit for Benzodiazepines and Miscellaneous Sedative Hypnotics with the inclusion of Ambien® and Sonata®.
* March 31, 2000--Oral Antidiabetic Agents. Notified Providers effective June 5, 2000 and thereafter PACE will review claims submitted for oral antidiabetic agents for maximum daily dose.
* March 31, 2000--Antirheumatic Drug Therapy. Notified Providers that effective June 5, 2000 and thereafter, PACE will review claims submitted for the antirheumatic drug etanercept (Enbrel®).
* March 31, 2000--COX-2 Inhibitors. Notified Providers that effective June 5, 2000 and thereafter, PACE will review claims submitted for the COX-2 inhibitors (Celebrex®) and rofecoxib (Vioxx®) for maximum daily dose.
* March 31, 2000--Antiplatelet Agent PLETAL®. Notified Providers effective June 5, 2000 and thereafter, PACE will review claims submitted for the antiplatelet agent cilostazol (Pletal®) for maximum daily dose of 200 mg.
* March 31, 2000--Skeletal Muscle Relaxants. Notified Providers effective June 5, 2000 and thereafter, PACE will review claims submitted for skeletal muscle relaxants for both maximum daily dose and duration of therapy.
* March 31, 2000--Rezulin®. Notified Providers that effective March 22, 2000 PACE no longer reimburses for Rezulin®. This action is in response to the Warner Lambert Company's voluntary withdrawal of Rezulin® from the marketplace on Tuesday, March 21, 2000.
* April 7, 2000--Propulsid® Reimbursement. Notified Providers effective April 10, 2000 PACE will deny all claims received for cisapride (Propulsid®). Physicians desiring their patients to continue taking cisapride (Propulsid®) have been advised they may request a Medical Exception. These exception requests will be considered only until the product is withdrawn from the market by Jansssen Pharmaceutica effective July 14, 2000.
* April 7, 2000--Dispensing Date. Reminded Providers that claims are to be submitted to PACE on the date they are dispensed. Advised PACE Providers enrolled as Nursing Home Providers as well as those providers servicing nursing homes that effective with dates of service of June 1, 2000 and thereafter, claims submitted with incorrect dates of service will have those claims disallowed.
* May 12, 2000--Mandatory Substitution Dilantin®. Notified Providers effective May 22, 2000, PACE is mandating substitution for Dilantin®.
* May 12, 2000--Generic Refills. Reminder to Providers that Section 22.55(e) of Title 28 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Code states: ''Prescription refills, where permitted by the practitioner, shall be completed using the identical product (same distributor and manufacturer) as dispensed on the original, unless the person presenting the prescription and the practitioner authorize, in advance, a different manufacturer's generic equivalent product. Advance authorization is not required in an emergency, but the physician shall be notified by the pharmacist as soon as possible thereafter.''
* May 19, 2000--LOTROXEX®. Notified Providers that in the package insert that accompanies Lotronex®, Glaxo Wellcome Inc. states that ''Lotronex® has NOT been shown to work in men with IBS.''(Irritable Bowel Syndrome). Effective June 12, 2000, all claims for Lotronex® will be denied with NCPDP Code 70, PACE Code 055 ''Drug not covered''. At a future date this edit will be converted to a DUR drug--gender denial. In the interim, providers should contact Provider Services to receive a Medical Exception for female cardholders.
* May 19, 2000--Zyvox®. Notified Providers effective June 5, 2000, PACE will deny all claims for Zyvox®. Medical Exceptions for the antibiotic linezoid (Zyvox®) will only be considered upon receipt of the appropriate documentation from the cardholder's physician. Providers should note that no evidence supports Zyvox® for use in the management of antibiotic associated colitis (AAC). No medical exceptions will be approved prior to the receipt of supporting diagnostic and treatment information.
* May 26, 2000--Dispensing Date Update. Notified Providers enrolled as Nursing Home Providers and those who service nursing homes affected by the PACE Provider Bulletin of April 7, 2000, that the implementation date cited in this notification has been delayed 30 days until July 1, 2000.
* PACE Provider Bulletins: 1999
* 2/19/99: Kytril® and Zofran®: Reminder to providers that PACE will reimburse only on the 20 not reimbursed by DMER
* 2/19/99: Optometrist's Prescribing Privileges: Provides PACE Providers with a list of medications permitted by Department of Health regulation to be prescribed by optometrists. Warns providers to not dispense and bill the Program for pharmaceuticals that are prohibited by regulation from being prescribed by optometrists.
* 2/19/99: Optometrist's License Numbers: Notifies providers that Optometrists certified to prescribe and administer pharmaceutical agents for therapeutic purposes under section 4.1 of the Optometric Practice and Licensure Act are being issued a license with a suffix of ''T''.
* 3/5/99: PACENET Deductible: Reminder to PACE Providers that the $500 PACENET deductible is accumulated based on each individual cardholder's enrollment year; not the calendar year.
* 4/9/99: Notified PACE Providers that effective May 14, 1999, PACE will mandate substitution on the following medications: Lasix®, Depakene®, Mysoline®, Quinaglute Dura-tabs®, Mexitil®, Tegretol® and all sustained-release Theophylline preparations.
* 4/9/99: Betoptic® Solution: Notified PACE Providers that Alcon Laboratories had informed PACE that it had discontinued production of Betoptic® solution in the 2.5 and 5 ml sizes.
* 4/30/99: Propulsid® Drug to Drug Interactions: Notifies providers that effective May 10, 1999, PACE will review history across all providers and reject all prescriptions in the drug classes which are contraindicated for patients using Propulsid.
* 5/7/99: Drug Utilization Review Program: Notified Providers that effective May 15, 1999, several new and revised maximum daily dose criteria, duration criteria and duplicate criteria will be added to the PACE ProDUR Program.
* 7/2/99:Trovan®(Trovafloxacin/Alatrofloxacin Mesylate): Notified Providers that effective July 6, 1999, PACE will deny all claims for Trovan®. In accordance with FDA recommendations, PACE will reimburse for Trovan® only through the Medical Exception Process.
* 7/2/99: Medicare Reimbursable Chemotherapeutics: Notified Providers that effective July 12, 1999, the following pharmaceuticals will be included with those products being reimbursed by the PACE/PACENET Program at 20%: Oaklide® and Neumega®
* July 16, 1999--HISMANAL®. Notified Providers that effective July 26, 1999, PACE will no longer reimburse for HISMANAL®. This action is in response to Janssen Pharmaceutica informing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration that it has voluntarily decided to discontinue the manufacturing and distribution of HISMANAL® 10 mg tablets.
* July 16, 1999--Cellcept® and Prograf®. Notified Providers that effective July 26, 1999, PACE claims for Cellcept® and Prograf® may be submitted to the Program using the PACE On-Line Claims Adjudication System (POCAS) Medical Exception process.
* July 16, 1999--Drug Utilization Review Program Anti-obesity Agents. Notified Providers that effective July 26, 1999, maximum dose and initial duration of therapy criteria will be added to the PACE ProDUR Program specifically for the anti-obesity class of medication.
* September 3, 1999--NEORAL® and SANDIMMUNE®. Notified Providers that effective September 13, 1999, PACE claims for Neoral® and Sandimmune® will be adjudicated by the Program using the PACE On-Line Cclaims Adjudication System (POCAS) Medical Exception process.
* October 20, 1999--Other Prescription Coverage. Notified Providers effective November 1, 1999, PACE cardholders identified by Highmark as possessing Security Blue prescription coverage, will have their claims denied by PACE IF the provider submits the claim with an incorrect Other Coverage value of: ''0''--''Not Specified'' or ''1''--''No Other Coverage Identified.''
* October 29, 1999--Multiple Point of Service Billing. Notified Providers whose software does not permit dual or multiple point-of-sale submissions may not bill cardholders for medications submitted to PACE after dispensing and experiencing a subsequent denial.
* November 5, 1999--RAXAR®. Notified Providers that Glaxo Wellcome has announced the voluntary withdrawal of RAXAR® tablets from the market. Any claims submitted for RAXAR® on or after November 3, 1999 will be denied.
* November 19, 1999--PACENET Cardholders and Other Prescription Coverage. Reminded Providers that claims submitted to PACE during the PACENET cardholder's deductible period are to contain the dollar amount paid by the PACENET cardholder for the prescription. The out of pocket expense, borne by the cardholder, is the amount the Program accumulates toward the cardholder's $500 deductible.
* December 3, 1999--Medicare Reimbursable Agents. Notified Providers that effective December 13, 1999, PACE will deny claims submitted for all Medicare Reimbursable Agents. Providers attempting to bill for these products may contact Provider Services for a Medical Exception.
PACE Provider Bulletins: 1998
* 2/13/98: PACENET Deductible: Reminder to Providers that the PACENET $500 deductible is accumulated based on each individual's enrollment year, not the calendar year.
* 2/13/98: PACE Required Documentation for ''Brand Medically Necessary'' (DAW Code 1) Prescriptions: Reminder to Providers who are being reimbursed for a Brand Name product having an A-rated generic because the Program has granted a cardholder medical exception or because the Program has elected not to require substitution must, by PACE regulation, have at the time of dispensing, a prescription on which the Prescriber has handwritten ''Brand Medically Necessary'' or ''Brand Necessary.''
* 2/13/98: Clozapine (Clozaril): Notified Providers that Clozaril is subject to the PACE Program's mandatory substitution requirement. Generic clozapine is available from Zenith Goldline Pharmaceuticals.
* 2/13/98: Use of NDC Codes and Calculation of Reimbursement: Reminder to PACE Providers that all claims submitted to the Program for reimbursement must accurately report the labeler code and product code of the drug dispensed. Reimbursement paid by the PACE Program will be based upon the package size as reported by the Provider.
* 2/20/98: Other Prescription Coverage: Notified Providers that EOB Message ''041--Billable to Other Payor'' will soon be rejected with an Error Code 041.
* 2/27/98: Bromfenac Sodium Capsules (DURACT): Reminder to Providers that DURACT is only intended for the short term (10 days or less) management of acute pain and is not indicated for long term use. Notified Providers effective March 2, 1998 PACE will reject all claims for DURACT at the point of sale. A one-time medical exception will be considered, upon request from the Provider, for a maximum 10-day supply at a maximum dose that does not exceed 150 mg per day. Written correspondence from the cardholder's physician will be necessary for reimbursement beyond ten days.
* 2/27/98: Mibefradil Dihydrochloride (POSICOR): Notified Providers of advisory issued by Roche Laboratories Inc. of reported cases of interaction of POSICOR with certain HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors. PACE claims for POSICOR identified as being coadministered with either lovastatin or simvastatin will reject with the NCPDP Error ''88, DUR Reject''; PACE Error Code ''706,'' accompanied with the Conflict Code ''DD,'' the free text message of ''DRUG-DRUG,'' and the NDC of the drug in conflict.
* 4/10/98: PACE Cardholders Enrolled in Medicare HMO's: Reminder to Providers that PACE Cardholders enrolled in Medicare certified HMO's are entitled to the same prescription medications under the Medicare certified HMO as those covered under Medicare Part ''B.'' This entitlement is not affected by a cardholder's decision not to subscribe to supplemental HMO offered prescription coverage.
* 4/17/98: Drug Utilization Review Program: Notified Providers effective April 22, 1998, several new maximum daily dose criteria, duration criteria and duplicate therapy criteria will be added to the PACE ProDUR Program. The criteria are as follows: Mibefradil HCl (POSICOR) 100 mg maximum dose/duplicate therapy edit; Carvedilol (Coreg) 100 mg maximum dose/duplicate therapy edit; Losartan (Cozaar) 100 mg maximum dose/duplicate therapy edit with the ACE Inhibitors; Quetiapine (Seroquel) 400 mg maximum dose; Hydrocodone and Ibuprofen (Vicoprofen) 37.5 mg maximum dose/duration edit: 10 days out of every 30.
* 4/25/98: Mandatory Substitution Diltiazem Extended Release Capsules: Notified Providers effective April 29, 1998, the PACE Program will begin mandating substitution of Dilacor XR and Cardizem SR. This is a result of information received from the FDA granting therapeutic equivalence to capsules manufactured by Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Watson Labs, Andrx and Teva Pharmaceuticals.
* 5/8/98: Early Refill Edit: Notified Providers effective May 19, 1998, the additional classes will be added to the early refill edit: Intranasal Steroids; Topical Corticosteroids--Single Entity; Anti-diabetic Agents--Insulins; Bronchodilators; Conjugated Estrogens; Estrogens--Transdermal Patches; and Opiates. Reimbursement will not be made until 75% of the medication has been used.
* 5/22/98: Drug Utilization Review Program: Notified Providers effective May 26, 1998 several new criteria will be added to the PACE ProDUR Program and applied to all claims submitted on or after this date for the medication Viagra. The criteria added are: maximum daily dose of 50 mg. Claims submitted for greater than 50 mg daily will require a diagnosis and approval through the PACE medical exception process. Duration of therapy will be thirty tablets per month. PACE will only reimburse claims submitted for male cardholders. Claims submitted for female cardholders will be reversed.
* 6/1/98: Drug Utilization Review Program: Notified Providers that Pfizer, Inc. has recently reiterated that patients taking nitrates in any form, including nitroglycerin and long-acting nitrates commonly used for chest pain, should not take Viagra. PACE will reject prescriptions for Viagra and Nitroglycerin at the point-of-sale in order to comply with this guideline for appropriate use.
* 6/12/98: RECALL: Notified Providers that a Voluntary Class I recall has been initiated by Meridian Medical Technologies, manufacturer of both Epipen and Epipen Jr. Auto-Injectors. All PACE cardholders for whom reimbursement was made during this period have been instructed to return their product to their pharmacy for a lot number review.
* 6/12/98: RECALL: POSICOR--Notified Providers that Roche Laboratories Inc. is withdrawing POSICOR from the market effective June 8, 1998. The PACE Program will deny reimbursement for claims submitted with dates of service of June 9, 1998 or thereafter.
* 6/19/98: Cholinesterase Inhibitors: Notified Providers that effective June 22, 1998, several new maximum initial dose and maximum daily dose criteria will be added to the PACE ProDUR Program. The criteria added are for Tacrine (Cognex®), initial maximum dose 40 mg/6 weeks; 80 mg/6 weeks; 120 mg/6 weeks and a maximum dose of 160 mg; and Donepezil (Aricept®), initial maximum dose 5 mg and a maximum dose of 10 mg.
* 6/26/98: DURACT®: Notified Providers that effective June 22, 1998, Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories is withdrawing Duract® capsules from the market. Accordingly, any Duract® claim submitted to PACE after June 22, 1998 is being denied.
* 6/26/98: Early Refill Edit Applied to Ophthalmics: Notified Providers that effective July 6, 1998, PACE is applying the early refill edit criteria to ophthalmic preparations requiring that at least 75% of the medication, based on the day's supply submitted on the previous claim, has been used before PACE will consider reimbursement for a prescription refill.
* 12/11/98: Meridia® Drug to Drug Interactions: Notified Providers that in order to comply comply with the manufacturers' warnings that Meridia® should not be used concomitantly with MAOI's (at least a 2 week interval after stopping an MAOI before commencing with Meridia®), PACE will review history across providers and reject all prescriptions for Nardil, Eldepryl and Parnate at the point of sale.
* 12/31/98: Drug Utilization Review Program: Notified Providers that effective January 4, 1999, revised criteria will be added to the PACE ProDUR Program and applied to all claims submitted on or after this date for the medication Viagra®. The criteria are as follows: Maximum Daily Dose--50 mg; Duration of Therapy decreased from thirty to eight tablets per month.
PACE Provider Bulletins: 1997
* 02/07/97: Brand Medically Necessary Update: Notified Providers that effective immediately PACE is no longer mandating generic reimbursement on the following brand medications: Lasix, Depakene, Tegretol, Mysoline, Quinaglute Duratabs (Quinidine Gluconate), Pronestyl SR, Mexitil, and All Sustained -Release Theophylline Preparations.
* 02/14/97: Mandatory Substitution Nitoglycerin Transdermal Patch: Notified Providers that effective February 21, 1997, the PACE Program will being mandating substitution on both Nitro-Dur and Transderm-Nitro.
* 03/01/97: PACENET: Reminder to Providers to encourage their older customers to make application for the new PACENET Program. Bulletin include income requirements, information regarding the crediting of out-of-pocket expenses; use of 1997 PACE applications to apply for both PACE and PACENET and a reminder to discard the old 1996 enrollment applications.
* 03/28/97: Drug Utilization Review Program: Notified Providers that effective April 14, 1997, PACE will be adding new criteria to our Prospective Drug Utilization Review Program for HMG Co-A Reductase Inhibitors.
* 05/09/97: PACENET Claim Submission: Provides explanation to Providers regarding the $500 deductible and submission of out-of-pocket prescription expenses for PACENET cardholders.
* 06/20/97: Claim Timeliness: Reminder to Providers that PACE claims are to be submitted on the date of dispensing.
* 07/11/97: Fragmin: Notified Providers that on July 18, 1997, PACE would reimburse claims submitted for Fragmin only when being prescribed for the prevention of deep venous thrombosis, which may lead to a pulmonary embolism following abdominal surgery or hip replacement. Further, since Fragmin is indicated for short-term treatment (5 to 10 days), PACE would apply a duration of therapy edit of not greater than 14 days to all incoming claims.
* 8/7/97: Generic Update: Ranitidine: Notified Providers that Ranitidine currently being manufactured by Novopharm and Geneva is now available as a therapeutically equivalent generic for Zantac and effective Friday, August 15, 1997, PACE would be mandating substitution on Ranitidine.
* 8/7/97: 1997 Pharmacy Licensure: Reminder to Pharmacies that current pharmacy licenses expire August 31, 1997 and that PACE Regulations mandate that, ''Only pharmacies and dispensing physicians that are currently licensed by the Commonwealth are eligible to participate as providers in the PACE Program.''
* 8/15/97: PACENET Claims: Reminder to Providers that they must submit all PACENET Cardholder prescription claims on POCAS to permit the accurate recording of the amount accumulating toward the $500 deductible.
* 8/15/97: Other Prescription Coverage: Reminder to Providers that, by statute, the PACE Program is the payor of last resort and will accept responsibility only for those costs not covered by the cardholder's other prescription drug benefit program.
* 8/15/97: Notified Providers effective August 18, 1997, several new maximum dose criteria will be added to the PACE ProDUR Program. These new additions are: 1) Maximum daily dose and duplicate therapy (with ACE inhibitors) edit for angiotensin II antagonist inhibitor: Valsartan (Diovan) 320 mg; 2) Maximum initial dose and maximum daily dose for antipsychotic agent Olanzapine (Zyprexa) 2.5 mg (initial) 10 mg (maximum); 3) Maximum daily dose and duplicate therapy for the HMG Co-A Reductase Inhibitor: Atorvastatin (Lipitor) 80 mg (maximum); 4) Maximum daily dose and duplicate therapy for the beta blocker: Cavedilol (Coreg) 100 mg (maximum); 5) Maximum initial dose and maximum daily dose for the antidepressant: Mirtazapine (Remeron) 15 mg (initial) 45 (maximum); 6) Maximum dose and duplicate therapy for the calcium channel blocker Nisoldipine (Sular) 60 mg (maximum); and 7) Maximum initial dose and maximum daily dose for the antipsychotic: Clozapine (Clozaril) 25 mg (initial) 100 mg (maximum).
* 8/29/97: Updated listing of Non-Participating Manufacturers.
* 9/12/97: Reinstatement of Common Package Size: Notified Providers effective September 15, 1997, PACE will reinstitute the Common Package Size pricing which was discontinued in November, 1996.
* 9/19/97: Audit Issues: Reminder to Providers their responsibilities regarding voiding claims' payments for prescriptions that are not picked up by cardholders as well as maintaining an accurate, current signature log to identify the individuals who are receiving the PACE prescriptions dispensed by the Provider.
* 9/19/97: DAW/Product Selection Code: Reminder to Providers of the five codes used by POCAS.
* 10/3/97: Injectable Chemotherapy Antineoplastics: Reminder to Providers that Injectable chemotherapeutic antineoplasic claims are only reimbursed based on the 20% not covered by Medicare.
* 10/3/97: Claim Submission Timeliness: Reminder to Providers that they are required by contract to submit claims prior to dispensing.
* 10/17/97: Other Prescription Coverage: Notification to Providers effective November 3, 1997, PACE is implementing edit criteria to ensure compliance with the Program's requirement of billing other prescription plans prior to billing PACE. Providers entering a TPL indicator identifying ''no other coverage'' for a cardholder identified as having other prescription coverage will have the claim denied with the NCPDP Error Code 41 ''Submit Bill to Other Payor.''
* 11/14/97: Drug Utilization Review Program: Notified Providers effective November 24, 1997, the following new maximum daily dose criteria will be added to the PACE ProDUR Program: Maximum daily dose edit for the centrally acting analgesic Tramadol (Ultram) 300 mg maximum for individuals 75 years of age or older and 400 mg for individuals younger than 75 years.
* 11/14/97: Drug Utilization Review Program: Notified Providers effective November 24, 1997, the following new maximum daily dose criteria will be added to the PACE ProDUR Program: Edits for the miscellaneous sedative/hypnotics are as follows: Amobarbital (Amytal) 200 mg; Butabarbital (Butisol) 100 mg; Chloral Hydrate 1 gm; Pentobarbital (Nembutal) 100 mg; Ethchlorvynol (Placidyl) 500 mg; Secobarbital (Seconal) 100 mg; Amobarbital/Secobarbital (Tuinal) 50/50 mg.
* 11/21/97: Reminder to PACE Providers to review their Remittance Advice and to pay particular attention to those claims with Message Codes 041 and 918, which address those claims for cardholders with other prescription coverage.
* 11/21/97: Oral Anti-Nausea Medication: Notified Providers effective December 1, 1997, PACE will being reimbursing only 20% of the Average Wholesale Price of oral formulations of Kytril and Zofran. Remaining cost of the drug will have to be submitted to the regional Medicare carrier, United Health Care in Wilkes-Barre for reimbursement.
* 12/26/97: Reminder to PACE Providers that claims submitted for brand name pharmaceuticals having an A-rated generic therapeutic equivalent will be denied unless a medical exception is granted or PACE does not mandate substitution for the product. PACE does not require substitution on these products with A-rated generics Warfarin Sodium (Coumadin); Carbamazepine (Tegretol); Phenytoin (Dilantin); or Furosemide (Lasix).
PACE Provider Bulletins: 1996
* 1/08/96: Prilosec and Prevacid: Notified Providers these drugs would be edited for maximum duration for all claims dispensed on or after January 8, 1996.
* 1/26/96: Non-Participating Manufacturer List.
* 5/24/96: Biaxin Filmtabs (NDC: 00074248660): Notified providers of an error on the formulary file from 1/22/96 to 3/21/96.
* 5/24/96: Solopak Pharmaceuticals: Notified providers that Labeler Codes 39769 and 59747 would be participating in the PACE Program.
* 7/12/96: PACE Cardholders with PEBTF Prescription Coverage: Notified Providers that PACE Cardholders with drug coverage through the Commonwealth's Retired Employees Health Plan had been notified they were being canceled from the PACE Program.
* 8/2/96: Other Insurance Coverage: Reminder to Providers to exercise reasonable diligence in ascertaining the existence of other prescription benefits before billing the PACE Program.
* 10/18/96: Injectable Chemotherapeutics: Reimbursement restrictions (20% of Average Wholesale Price) applied to injectable chemotherapy medications when administered through a home infusion pump or in a physician's office.
* 10/18/96: Vaccine Reimbursement: Notified Providers of a change in the reimbursement of vaccines to be implemented on November 11, 1996 for claims with a date-of-service on or after that date. The change is as follows: Vaccines used to provide immunization against pneumococcal pneumonia and influenza will no longer be reimbursed by the PACE Program. Vaccines used to provide immunization against hepatitis B will be reimbursed at 20% of the Average Wholesale Price.
* 10/18/96: Bronchodilator Drugs: Notified Providers that effective November 11, 1996, PACE will begin reimbursing only 20% of Average Wholesale Price for the following products: Acetylcysteine 10%; Acetylcysteine 20%; Albuterol Sulfate 0.083%; Albuterol Sulfate 0.5%; Cromolyn Sodium; Isoetharine HCI 0.1%; Isoetharine HCI 0.125%; Isoetharine HCI 0.167%; Isoetharine HCI 0.2%; Isoetharine HCI 0.25%; Isoetharine HCI 1.0%; Isoproternol HCI 0.5%; Isoproternol HCI 1.0%; Metaproternol Sulfate 0.4%; Metaproterenol Sulfate 0.6%; and Metaproterenol Sulfate 5.0%.
* 11/21/96: PACE Legislative Changes: Notified Providers of increased income limits ($14,000 maximum for singles and $17,200 maximum for married); and Mandatory Substitution of A-Rated Multiple-source products.
* 11/21/96: PACENET Requirements: Notified Providers of income limits for PACENET cardholders (Between $14,000 and $16,000 if single; Between $17,200 and $19,200 if married); Annual Deductible ($500 per person) which PACE Providers are expected to enter PACENET Enrollee's out-of-pocket prescription expenses in POCAS; Mandatory Copayments ($8 per prescription for non-innovator, multiple-source (generic) products; and $15 per prescription for single-source and innovator multiple-source products); Mandatory Substitution of A-Rated Multiple-source products after deductible is met; and the claims reimbursement formula for PACENET claims would be AWP--10% + $3.50 dispensing fee.
* 11/22/96: Third Party Liability: Notified Providers that a PACE cardholder's I.D. card could currently contain two indicators that may affect coverage. The first indicator is a ''Y'' appearing in the lower right quadrant of the I.D. card meaning the cardholder has informed PACE that they have other third party insurance that is to be billed before PACE. The second indicator is an ''L'' appearing in the lower right quadrant of the I.D. card. This ''L'' means the cardholder has been restricted into receiving their PACE benefits at one specific provider.
* 11/22/96: Lovenox: Notified Providers that effective December 9, 1996, PACE will reimburse claims submitted for Lovenox only when being prescribed for the prevention of deep venous thrombosis, which may lead to a pulmonary embolism following hip or knee replacement surgery or general surgery which includes abdominal, gynecologic, urologic or thoracic. Further, since Lovenox is indicated for short-term treatment (seven to ten days), the Program will apply a duration edit of not greater than 14 days to all incoming claims.
* 11/22/96: Oral Vancomycin: Notified Providers that PACE would be applying a duration of therapy edit of not greater than 14 days for all incoming claims for oral Vancomycin.
* 11/22/96: Bronchodilator Drug Update: Reminder for Providers that reimbursement for the bronchodilator solutions used in either IPPB machines or nebulizers is limited to 20% of the Average Wholesale Price by PACE and suggested that Providers who do not currently have a Medicare provider number contact the National Supplier Clearinghouse in North Carolina to request an application.
* 11/22/96: Non-Participating Manufacturers effective November 27, 1996.
* 12/01/96: Processing PACENET Claims: Provides information to assist pharmacies in the processing of claims for cardholders enrolled in PACENET.
* 12/13/96: Imitrex Tablets: Notified Providers that effective December 30, 1996, all claims for Imitrex will not be reimbursed for a quantity greater than nine or a days' supply less than or equal to 25.
* 12/13/96: Nimotop: Notified Providers that effective December 30, 1996, claims for Nimotop will be denied at the point-of-sale. After determining the diagnosis, providers can contact the POCAS operators and obtain a Medical Exception. Although this medication is approved only for use in subarachnoid hemorrhage, there are several other off-label uses for which reimbursement will be made.
* 12/13/96: Revision: Non-Participating Manufacturer List.
* 12/20/96: Mandatory Generic Substitution: Advises providers to direct cardholder questions about the new mandatory substitution policy to the Cardholder Services toll-free number (1-800-225-7223).
PACE Provider Bulletins: 1995
* 1/6/95: Drug Utilization Review Program: Addition of new criteria for antidepressants, antipsychotics and benzodiazepines.
* 2/17/95: Antidepressants, Antipsychotics and Benezodiazepines: Reminder to Pharmacy to carefully review both the reject codes and accompanying messages.
* 2/24/95: Toradol: Reimbursement restrictions.
* 2/24/95: Minitran: 30-day supply limit.
* 3/95: PACE Drug Utilization Review Criteria.
* 3/3/95: Medicare Update: Extended coverage for prescription drugs used in immunosuppressive therapy to three years following hospital discharge for an organ transplant.
* 3/3/95: Maximum Initial Dose for selected antipsychotic, antidepressant or benezodiazepine agents.
* 3/27/95: Non-Sedating Antihistamines and Oral Antifungals Coadministration is Contraindicated. PACE will reject claims for Seldane, Seldane-D, Hismanal, Claritin, Claritin-D, Diflucan, Nizoral and Sporanox.
* 3/95: Third Party Billing Reminder: PACE is payer of last resort, pharmacy must bill other third parties first.
* 5/5/95: Brand Patent Expirations/Generic Substitutions.
* 7/95: CellCept Billing Instructions.
* 7/1/95: Claims Submissions: 90-day limit to file claims for reimbursement.
* 8/1/95: Injectable Chemotherapeutics: Effective 9/1/95 PACE Reimbursement for list of injectable chemotherapeutics limited to 20% of AWP.
* 8/18/95: Non-Participating Manufacturer List.
* 8/18/95: Drug Utilization Review Program: New maximum dose criteria added to the PACE ProDur Program effective 8/28/95--Nefazodone (Serzone) 600 mg/day; Fluvoxamine (Luvox) 50 mg/day (initial) and 300 mg/day (maximum); Lansoprazole (Prevacid) 30 mg/day.
* 9/1/95: Common Package Size Reimbursement Listing.
* 9/1/95: Epoetin Alfa (EPO) Injections: Effective 9/11/95 PACE reimbursing only 20% of AWP for Epogen and Procrit.
* 9/6/95: Early Refill Edit: Additional classes added to the Early Refill Edit.
* 9/22/95: Drug Utilization Review Program: Effective 9/25/95 duplicate therapy edit applied to the following class of drugs: Proton Pump Inhibitors--Prilosec and Prevacid.
* 10/95: PACE POCAS Telecommunications Number: New direct number available to pharmacy providers for Primary Claim Submission: 950-5545.
PACE Provider Bulletins: 1994
* 2/8/94: Reimbursement Criteria for Temazepam (effective 3/1/94).
* 5/23/94: Glyburide: Mandatory Substitution of Micronase and Diabeta.
* 5/94: Prograf Billing Instructions
* 5/94: Ophthalmics: Days Supply Provisions
* 5/94: Betaseron Billing Instructions
* 7/1/94 Ophthalmics: Noted billing discrepancies regarding pharmacies reporting of the days supply.
* 7/23/94: Narrow Therapeutic Index Exemption Listing (Revised)
* 8/94: Incorrect Physician License Numbers: Notice to Pharmacy Providers of Procedures to Disallow Claims Submitted with Wrong Prescriber I.D.
* 8/19/94: Physician/Medical Assistants: PACE Reimbursement of Prescriptions Written by Physician Assistants.
* 9/23/94: Serevent: PACE will no longer reimburse for more than 13 gm of Serevent per prescription.
* 9/26/94: Febatol: No PACE Reimbursement after 12/26/94.
* 9/30/94: Manufacturers' Rebate Update
* 10/3/94: DAW/Product Selection Code (Revised)
* 10/21/94: Oral Contraceptives: Effective 10/30/94 PACE no longer reimburses except through the Medical Exception process.
* 10/21/94: New Maximum Dose Criteria Added to the PACE ProDUR Program: Maximum daily dose and duplicate therapy criteria for NSAIDs (Trilisate; Disalcid; and Cataflam) and maximum daily dose criteria for miscellaneous anti-ulcer preparations (Propulsid and Reglan).
* 11/18/94: Oral Chemotherapeutics: Effective 12/15/94 PACE reimburses only 20% of AWP for Cyclophosphamide 25 mg/oral; Cytoxan 50 mg/oral; Etoposide/Vepesid 50 mg/oral; and Melphalan/Alkeran 2 mg/oral.
* 12/2/94: 30-Day Supply Requirement: Humulin and Solganal.
PACE Provider Bulletins: 1993
* 1/1/93: PACE Legislative Changes Effective 1/1/93
* Dispense as Written (DAW) Codes
* Mandatory Generic Substitution when an ''A'' rated generic therapeutically equivalent drug is available.
* Pricing Information
* Consultation Fee Discontinued
* 2/28/93: Deadline for PACE Provider Reenrollment and Conversion to 3.2 NCPDP Telecommunications Standard for PACE.
Telecommunications Standard for Claims Submission.* 3/1/93: Standard Error Codes
* 3/1/93: Early Refill Edit
* 3/1/93: Halcion Error Code Revisions
* 3/1/93: Processing Requirements: Conversion to NCPDP Version 3.2
* 3/19/93: POCAS System Maintenance on 4/10/93 and 4/11/93.
* 5/14/93: Delay in Provider Reimbursement
* 5/21/93: Change in the ProDUR screening criteria for H2 Receptor Antagonists effective 6/1/93.
* 6/28/93: Implementation of PACE ProDUR Changes:
* Maximum daily dose for NSAIDs
* Maximum daily dose for Omeprazole, Sucralfate and Misoprostrol.
* Maximum daily dosage allowed for Famotidine (Pepcid) changed from 80 mg/day to 40 mg/day.
* 6/28/93: Claims Processing Procedures When POCAS Is Not Available.
* 7/1/93: Non-Participating Manufacturers List
* 7/23/93: 30-Day Supply Requirements
* 7/23/93: Narrow Therapeutic Index Exemption Listing (Revised)
* 9/28/93: Manufacturers Rebate Update (Non-Participating Manufacturer List, effective 10/5/93 was attached.)
PACE Provider Bulletins: 1992
* 4/92: Provider Training Seminars (5/11/92 through 7/2/92)
* 5/29/92: Manufacturers' Rebate News: Center Laboratories
* 6/19/92: Manufacturers' Rebate News: Roxane Laboratories, Inc.
* Astra Pharmaceutical Products
* Ocumed
* IPR Pharmaceutical
* Immunex Corporation
* 8/16/92: PACE Rescue Plan:Implementation of ProDUR; NCPDP Version 3.2 and related Program Changes
* 9/92: Dixon-Shane recoupments/pharmacy credits.
* 11/9/92: PACE Pharmacy Provider Manual
* 12/23/92: Narrow Therapeutic Index Exemption Listing
* 12/92: Generic Substitution on Oral Prescriptions (Included Poster and Informational Flyers).
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[Continued from previous Web Page] PACE Provider Bulletins: 1991
* 6/21/91: Co-Pay Change ($4 to $6 effective 7/1/91)
* 8/14/91: General Program Issues:
* Claims Payment
* Cardholder Eligibility Changes (Income Eligibility Changed to $13,000 for Single and $16,200 for Married Couples)
* Nursing Home Providers
* Cosmetic Drugs (Effective 10/1/91 claims for Rogaine and Retin-A no longer paid)
* Paper Claims (Only claims for Compound Drugs or claims whose Quantity is in Excess of 9999 accepted as paper claims)
* Persantine and Dipyridamole (These two drugs must have an indication on the prescription that it is being used as an adjunct to Coumadin anticoagulants for the prevention of postoperative thromboembolic complications of cardiac valve replacement in order to be allowed payment by (PACE).
* Audit Issues (Telephone Prescriptions and Brand Medically Necessary Requirements).
* 8/21/91: Final Instructions Concerning the PACE On-line Claims Adjudication System (POCAS).
* 9/27/91: Billing Instructions
* Cosmetic Drugs
* Exception Claim Processing
* POCAS, post payment review
* Nursing Home Claims
Division of Program & Regulatory Coordination
Contact: Robert Hussar, Division Chief (717)-783-8975Current Aging Program Directives
Provided below is a comprehensive list of current Aging Program Directives and LAMP/OPTIONS Bulletins. Directives which do not appear on the list are no longer in effect. Current directives are as follows:
Program Area 01--''AAA Administration''
* 88-01-07 Personnel Action Plan for Private Non-Profit Area Agencies on Aging (AAA)
* 90-01-05 Contract Management and Direct Service Provision by AAAs
* 91-01-01 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Lobbying
* 91-01-05 Area Agency on Aging Involvement in Corporate Eldercare Activities
* 92-01-01 Single Audit Act Audit Requirements
* 92-01-06 Minimum Standards for Governing Boards of Private Non-Profit Area Agencies on Aging
* 93-01-04 Providing AAA Funded Services to Domiciliary Care and Personal Care Home Residents
* 94-01-02 Indirect Cost Policy for Department of Aging Contracts
* 94-01-04 Department of Aging Heat Emergency Plan
* 95-01-05 Emergency Cooling Project
* 95-01-08 FY 1996-99 Three Year Plan Requirements
* 95-01-09 Assessments of Persons With ''An Other Related Condition'' Who Are Exceptional Admissions
* 97-01-02 Accounting Manual For AAA Programs
* 97-01-03 Interim Revision of the OPTIONS Assessment Reporting Forms OPT01 and OPT 01X
* 98-01-01 OPTIONS Procedures Manual
* 98-01-02 Area Agency on Aging Program Income Policies
* 99-01-04 Contract Management
* 00-01-01 FY 2000-2004 Four-Year Plan Requirements
* 00-01-03 FY 2000-2001 Aging Services Block Grant
* 00-01-04 PDA Waiver Paid Claims Reconciliation
* 00-01-05 FY 2000-2001 Program and Financial Reporting Requirements
Program Area 02--''Home Delivered Meals''
See Program Area 03.Program Area 03--''Congregate Meals''
* 90-03-01 Policies and Standards for the Department of Aging Funded Nutrition Service Programs
Program Area 04--''Socialization/Recreation/Education/Health Promotion''
* 96-04-01 Senior Community Center And Satellite Center Policies and Standards
* 98-04-01 PrimeTime Health Program
Program Area 05--''Employment Services''
* 95-05-02 Title V Senior Community Service Employment Program: Final Rule
* 96-05-02 Title V S.C.S.E.P.: Eligibility and Assessment Forms
Program Area 06--''Volunteer Services''
* 85-06-01 Volunteer Services
Program Area 07--''Passenger Transportation Services''
* 85-07-01 Policies for Transportation Services
Program Area 11--''Information and Referral''
* 85-11-01 Policies and Procedures for the Provision of I & R Services by AAAs
Program Area 22--''Assessments''
* See APD #95-05-09 and Book I of APD #98-01-01
Program Area 23--''Care Management''
* See APD #98-01-01.
Program Area 24--''Protective Services Intake/Investigation''
* 89-24-01 Protective Services for Older Adults Regulations
* 89-24-02 Required Standard Forms for Protective Services
* 92-24-01 Change in Report of Need Form (Supplements APD #89-24-02)
* 93-24-01 Protective Services Investigations
* 93-24-02 Protective Services Investigations (supplements APD #93-18-01)
* 97-24-01 Protective Services Report of Need and Investigation Summary and Assessment Form
* 00-24-01 Perpetrator Designation and Notification in P.S. Cases
Program Area 13--''Personal Care''
* See APD #98-01-01.
Program Area 12--''Home Health''
* See APD #98-01-01.
Program Area 19--''Home Support''
* See APD #98-01-01.
Program Area 20--''Adult Day Care''
* See 6 Pa. Code Chapter 11, Sections 11.1 to 11.292.
Program Area 25--''Domiciliary Care''
* 85-25-02 Statewide Expansion of Domiciliary Care Program
* 90-25-01 Domiciliary Care Services for Adults--Final Rule making
* 93-25-01 Keys Amendment Implementation as It Relates to the Domiciliary Care Program
* 99-25-01 Domiciliary Care Consumer Payment To Providers
Program Area 09--''Legal Assistance''
* 85-09-01 AAA Program of Legal Services to the Elderly
Program Area 10--''Ombudsman''
* 98-10-01 Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
Program Area 14--''Personal Assistance Service''
* See APD #98-01-01.
Program Area 18--''Medical Equipment, Supplies and Adaptive Devices''
* See APD #98-01-01.
Program Area 29--''Other''
* 85-29-01 Changes in PSA Boundaries
* 85-29-02 Generic Policies and Procedures for the Request and Consideration of Waivers of PDA Policies
* 85-29-04 PDA Fair Hearings and Appeals Regulations
* 85-29-06 Interdepartmental Cooperative Agreement between the PDA and DPW, Office of Mental Health
* 86-29-01 PACE Regulations
* 91-29-05 Department of Aging Energy Emergency Plan
* 92-29-03 Final Regulations--Family Caregiver Support Program (replaces Sections I-V of APD 92-22-02)
* 92-29-07 Advance Notice to Health Care Facilities Prior to Termination of Utility Service
* 94-29-04 Emergency Operations Plan for the Department of Aging (rescinds APD #92-22-04)
* 96-29-01 Statement of PDA Intent Re: Allocation To New Area Agencies
* 97-29-01 Retention of AAA Records
* 97-29-02 Emergency Operations Plan for the Department of Aging.
* 98-29-01 List of Current Aging Program Directives (APDs) and Options Level II bulletins
CURRENT OPTIONS/LONG-TERM CARE ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (LAMP) Bulletins
* 90-05 Protocol Requirements for Serving Medicaid Nursing Home Applicants and Medical Assistance Recipients with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) or Symptomatic Immune Deficiency Virus (HIV)
* 90-07 Transmit DPW/OMA Memo (8/30/90)
* 90-08 Policy Change in Referral Procedures for Individuals with Mental Retardation/Other Related Condition Diagnosis
* 95-01 Medical Assistance (MA) Estate Recovery Program (supplements OPTIONS-Level II Bulletin #93-01)
AGRICULTURE
POLICY STATEMENTS:
Bureau of Animal Health and Diagnostic Services
* Scrapie Containment and Eradication Strategy
Contact: Philip Debok (717-783-8300)
Bureau of Plant Industry
*
[Continued from previous Web Page] *1984 1-24-84 Letter discusses section 307 of the Banking Code and investments in shares of money market mutual funds. 2-17-84 Letter discusses the technological revolution which is affecting the banking industry. The letter also announces a presentation of CSBS Computer Audit and Control Conference for Bankers to be held in Philadelphia, PA on April 23-26, 1984. 2-23-84 Letter discusses section 319 of the Banking Code and variable rate consumer installment loans. 6-14-84 Letter discusses section 307 of the Banking Code regarding Investment Securities (other than stock) and Office of Comptroller of the Currency revising its interpretation of ruling 7.110, redefining capital and surplus for the purposes of investment limitations. 6-18-84 Letter announces Department's revisions to branch application forms. 7-13-84 Letter discusses amendment to section 1910(d) of the Banking Code, which requires directors and officers to have an audit performed of the books and affairs of the institution at least once per year. 7-26-84 Letter discusses Senate Bill 1304, Act 128 of 1984, Senate Bill 1305, Act 129 of 1984 and amendments to sections 302, 303, and 401 of the Banking Code. 7-26-84 Letter discusses Senate Bill No. 1304, Act 128 of 1984 which amended sections 203, 306, 308, 310, 311, 404, 405, 505, 805, 908, 1415, 1609, 1910, 2002 of the Banking Code. 10-9-84 Letter discusses section 105(b.1) of the Banking Code, establishment of additional office in Pennsylvania by foreign banking organizations. 10-19-84 Letter announces banking legal holidays for 1985. 11-28-84 Letter discusses increasing fees and charges for traditional financial services. 12-12-84 Letter discusses requirement of section 1407 of the Banking Code regarding audit requirements. 12-20-84 Letter announces staff changes in the banking bureau of the Department. *1983 1-3-83 Letter concerns substantial increase in the number of institutions advertising repurchase agreements. 1-17-83 Letter discusses recent amendments to Chapter 7 of the Banking Code. 1-24-83 Letter discusses exercising of compassion and forbearance in dealing with unemployed customers. 2-2-83 Letter discusses Garn-St. Germain Depository Institutions Act of 1982 overriding substantially equal payments requirements of section 310 of the Banking Code. 2-15-83 Letter discusses mortgage loans requiring special consideration such as those affected by temporary unemployment of borrower. 2-28-83 Letter discusses annual audits requirement contained in Title 10 of the Pennsylvania Code, Section 17.1(a). 4-8-83 Letter indicates that Garn-St. Germain Depository Institutions Act of 1982 overrides state law to the extent that it permits adjustable-rate mortgages to be made or purchased by state-chartered banks, bank and trust companies, trust companies, and private banks. 4-12-83 Letter regarding electronic automation. 4-14-83 Letter discusses Garn-St. Germain Depository Institutions Act of 1982 and preemption of state law re: alternative mortgage loans and override of section 505 of the Banking Code. 10-7-83 Letter announces 1984 legal bank holidays. 10-13-83 Letter announces deletion of sections 14.1 and 14.2 from Title 10 of the Pennsylvania Code. 12-1-83 Letter discusses impact of deregulation on industry. 12-5-83 Letter discusses annual audits of one-bank holding companies and multi-bank holding companies in compliance with sections 1407 of the Banking Code. *1982 3-26-82 Letter discusses the technological revolution which is affecting the banking industry. The letter also announces a presentation of CSBS Bank Executives EDP/EFT Conference to be held in Philadelphia, April 27-28, 1982 . 4-2-82 Letter discusses the technological revolution which is affecting the banking industry. The letter also announces a presentation of CSBS Bank Executives EDP/EFT Conference to be held in Philadelphia, April 27-18, 1982 . 4-5-82 Letter announces change of policy from using capital-to-deposit ratio as a measurement of capital adequacy to using capital-to-assets ratio. 6-4-82 Letter discusses House Bill No. 1889, Act 44 of 1982, which amended sections 113, 114, 115, 903, 904 and 905 of the Banking Code. 6-4-82 Letter discusses House Bill No. 1739, Act 79 of 1982, which amended sections 202, 308, 311, 319, 320, 407, 504, 506, 610, 702, 703, 1414, 2004 and 1609 of the Banking Code. 7-2-82 Letter to Motor Vehicle Sales Finance Act licensees discusses Act 160 of 1982 and maximum permissible finance charges. 7-30-82 Letter addressed to thrift CEO's and discusses asset restatement accounting. 11-1-82 Letter lists legal bank holidays for 1983. 12-8-82 Letter discusses examination of PA Bank Holding Companies by Department. *1981 1-21-81 Notice of authorization to close banks in Philadelphia for official celebrations. 10-9-81 Letter announces CSBS Computer Audit and Control Conference for Bankers. 10-13-81 Letter discusses sections 702© and 610© of the Banking Code. 11-20-81 Letter lists legal bank holidays for 1982 . *1980 1-2-80 Letter discusses federal law preemption of first lien residential mortgage rate portion of Pennsylvania Usury Law. 2-4-80 Letter discusses conversion of PA National Banks to State Charters. 2-14-80 Letter discusses Act 286 of 1980 and new requirements that only certified public accountants registered with Department of State may provide the attest function on financial statements. 3-3-80 Letter discusses proposed legislation requiring mandatory reserves to be maintained at the Federal Reserve. 5-29-80 Letter discusses Act 51 of 1980, amending various provisions of the Banking Code. 6-10-80 Letter discusses section 318 of the Banking Code and permissible interest computations. 6-17-80 Letter discusses Chapter 7 and section 103 of the Banking Code, and section 202 of the Banking Code of 1933, as amended, regarding legal reserves of PA nonmember banks. 7-7-80 Letter announces ''Day with the Secretary'' program. 10-28-80 Letter discusses proposed amendments to Department regulations pertaining to Legal Reserve Funds, 10 Pa. Code, Chapter 11. 11-7-80 Letter lists legal bank holidays for 1981. *1979 7-26-79 Letter discusses outstanding mortgage loans. 10-3-79 Letter discusses to what extent PA banks may invest in mortgage-backed pass-through certificates sold by banks through an underwriting syndicate. 10-8-79 Letter discusses Outstanding Mortgage Loans. 10-9-79 Letter discusses Outstanding Mortgage Loans. 10-26-79 Letter regarding a Conference on technological revolution involving electronics. 11-1-79 Letter discusses attempts to curb inflation and to maintain stability and balance in Pennsylvania. 11-16-79 Letter discusses legal bank holidays. 11-29-79 Letter discusses whether a bank or a bank and trust company may charge the Federal Reserve discount rate plus 1% on a residential mortgage loan. *1975 3-7-75 Letter discusses instructions for filing documents with the Corporation Bureau of the Department of State. *1966 3-14-66 Letter discusses Saturday banking hours. POLICY STATEMENTS
*10 Pa. Code §§ 13.61--13.68--Exception to Definition of ''Branch''
*10 Pa. Code § 21.61--Insurance and Annuities (Act 40 of 1997 was enacted after issuance of this Statement of Policy)
*10 Pa. Code § 41.3a--Calculation of Consumer Discount Company Act default charges--Statement of Policy
*10 Pa. Code Chapter 81--Check Cashers--Statement of Policy
INDEX OF GUIDANCE AVAILABLE REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH
DEPOSITORY INSTITUTION STATUTES AND REGULATIONSThe following is a list of applications and instructions to assist depository institutions in complying with various provisions of the statutes and regulations respectively applicable to Pennsylvania state-chartered banking institutions, thrift institutions, and credit unions.
* Branch Applications:
DeNovo Branch--Bank, Savings Association, Credit Union, Non-Depository Trust Company
Purchase of Assets/Assumption of Liabilities--Bank, Savings Association
Remote Service Facility--Savings Association
Branch Relocation--Bank, Savings Association
Relocation of Main Office--Savings Association
Branch Discontinuance--Bank, Savings Association
Foreign Bank Office
* Conversions
National Bank to State Bank
Savings Association to Savings Bank
Mutual Savings Bank to Stock Savings Bank
Mutual Savings Association to Stock Savings Association
Federal Credit Union to State Credit Union
* Mergers
Banks
Savings Associations
Credit Unions
* Charters
Bank
Interim Bank
Savings Association
Interim Savings Association
Credit Union
Non-Depository Trust Company
* Dissolutions
Savings Associations
Bank
* Intrastate Acquisitions
Bank Holding Company
Thrift Holding Company
* Interstate Acquisitions
Thrift Holding Company
* Other
Change In Bank Control--Individuals
Mutual Holding Company Reorganizations
Trust Department--Bank, Savings Association
Bank Subsidiaries
INDEX OF GUIDANCE AVAILABLE REGARDING COMPLIANCE
WITH LICENSEE STATUTES AND REGULATIONSInstructions for license applications, and Guidelines for compliance are available regarding each of the following statutes and, to the extent that regulations have been promulgated, their respective underlying regulations:
* Mortgage Bankers and Brokers Act,
* Secondary Mortgage Loan Act,
* Consumer Discount Company Act,
* Money Transmitter Act,
* Motor Vehicle Sales Finance Act,
* Pawnbrokers License Act,
* Check Cashers Licensing Act, and
* Credit Services Act.
In addition to the above indices, the Department of Banking maintains interpretive letters addressing the applicability of statutes and regulations administered by the Department of Banking to specific fact patterns. The Department may provide a summary of the Department's position on a particular issue or a redacted interpretive letter when appropriate in response to particular questions previously addressed by the Department, in order to assist the public and members of the lending industry in complying with laws administered by the Department. The Department of Banking will continue to issue interpretive letters on a case basis when appropriate regarding new issues raised by persons requesting such interpretive information.
COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
I. POLICY STATEMENTS:
Office of Community Development and Housing
Enterprise Development Area Initiative
Ed Geiger (717-787-5327)
Private Capital and Loans Office
Machinery and Equipment Loan Fund
Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority
Kim Kaufman (717-783-1109)
Strategic Planning Operations Office
Community Revitalization Assistance Office
Oliver Bartlett (717-720-7352)
II. GUIDANCE MANUALS:
Center for Travel, Tourism and Film
Regional Marketing Initiative
Rick Dunlap (717-787-5453)
Tourist Promotion Agency Matching Fund Program Manual
Keith Gingrich (717-787-5453)
Entrepreneurial Assistance Office
Entrepreneurial Guide: Starting and Growing a Business in Pennsylvania
Neil Fowler (717-720-7423)
Office of Community Development and Housing
Building Energy Conservation
John Boyer (717-720-7413)
CDBG Grantee Monitoring Systems
CDBG Grantee Performance Evaluation Report Handbook
Civil Rights Manual
Economic Development Handbook
Environmental Review Guide
Housing Rehabilitation Guide
Labor Standards Handbook
Procedures for Closeout of Contracts
Procurement/Contract Guide
Sample Construction Contract Documents
Special Assessments Guide
Scott Dunwoody (717-783-3910)
III. DECISIONS:
IV. INTERNAL GUIDELINES:
Economic Development Assistance Office
Customized Job Training
Industrial Sites Reuse Program
Infrastructure Development Program
Job Creation Tax Credit Fund
Local Economic Development Assistance Program
Opportunity Fund
Scott Dunkelberger (717-787-7120)
Local Government Services Center
Land Use Planning and Technical Assistance Program
Neil Kinsey (1-888-223-6837)
Municipalities Financial Recovery Act Program
Shared Municipal Services Program
Fred Reddig (1-888-223-6837)
Regional Police Assistance Program
Bill Gamble (1-888-223-6837)
Office of Community Development and Housing
Community Development Block Grant
Community of Opportunities
Downtown Pennsylvania Program
Emergency Shelter Grant Program
Home Investment Partnerships Program
Housing and Community Development Program
Section 108 (of the Housing & Community Dev. Act) Loan Guarantee Program
Small Communities Planning Assistance Program
Ed Geiger (717-787-5327)
Office of Community Empowerment
Community Development and Finance Corporation Grant and Loan Program
Community Services Block Grant Program
Community Services Block Grant Discretionary Grants
Emergency Community Services Homeless Grant Program
Employment and Community Conservation Program
Family Savings Account
Neighborhood Assistance Program
Neighborhood Assistance Enterprise Zone Tax Credit Program
Weatherization Program
Dennis Darling (717-787-1984)
Community Conservation and Employment Program Operations
Jamie Reed or Fred Abrams (717-787-1984)
Community Services Block Grant Directives
Rhonda Denius (717-787-1984)
Enterprise Zone Tax Credit Program
Fred Abrams (717-787-1984)
Office of International Business Development
Export 2000 Block Grant
Market Access Grant
Lois Batcheler (717-787-7190)
Office of Policy and Technology
Ben Franklin Technology Center Program for Technological Innovation
Pennsylvania Industrial Resource Center Program
Sharon Minnich (717-787-3003)
Private Capital and Loans Office
Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority:
Conventional Bond Financing (Taxable)
Exempt Facility & Small Issue Bonds
Industrial Development Authority Financing
Pennsylvania Capital Access Program
Tax-Exempt Bond Financing
Kim Kaufman (717-783-1109)
Community Development Bank Program:
Accreditation Standards
Capacity Building Grants
Pennsylvania Community Development Bank Business Plan
State Accreditation Guidelines and Application
Underwriting
Joan Brodhead (717-783-1109)
Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority:
Machinery and Equipment Loan Fund Program
Kim Kaufman (717-783-1109)
Small Business Financing Office
Community Economic Development Loan Program
Export Finance Program
Pennsylvania Minority Business Development Authority
Pollution Prevention Assistance Account
Small Business First Program
Underground Storage Tank Upgrade Loan Program
Brigid Des-Ogugua (717-783-1127)
Strategic Planning and Program Operations
Enterprise Zone Program
David Messner (717-787-7400)
Keystone Opportunity Zone
Richard Hudic (717-787-7400)
V. OTHER
Office of Community Development and Housing
Community Development Block Grant Program Description
Consolidated Plan
Ed Geiger (717-787-5327)
CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
POLICY STATEMENTS:
Bureau of Forestry
State Forest Natural AreasContact: Dan Devlin (717-787-3444)
Transfer or Exchange of State Forest Land
Contact: Dan Devlin (717-787-3444)
Bureau of State Parks
State Park User FeesContact: Gary Smith (717-783-3307)
Transfer or Exchange of State Park Land
Contact: Ed Deaton (717-787-6674)
State Park Natural Areas
Contact: James Barr (717-787-6674)
Bureau of Recreation and Conservation
Land Acquisition GrantsContact: Darrel Siesholtz (717-783-2661)
GUIDANCE MANUALS:
Bureau of Forestry
Cooperative Gypsy Moth Suppression Program Procedure for Cooperator Participation Manual
Cooperative Gypsy Moth Suppression Program Operating Procedure and Deadlines Manual
Contact: Larry Rhoads (717-948-3941)Forest Fire Warden Manual
Contact: Fred Wilcox (717-787-2925)Wildland/Urbanface Guidance Document
Contact: Fred Wilcox (717-787-2925)
[Continued from previous Web Page] Bureau of Adult Basic and Literacy Education
* Application Guidelines--Program Year 2000-2001--Pennsylvania Act 143 of 1986, The Workforce Investment Act of 1998, Title II (Adult Education and Family Literacy Act), and Federal Even Start Family Literacy Program (Title 1, Part B of Improving America's Schools Act)
* Pennsylvania Literacy Corps--Program Year 2000-2001--Application Guidelines
* Federal Workforce Investment Act, Section 223, Program Year 2000-2001--Guidelines for State Leadership Activities
* Application Guidelines, Section 231--Funds for Workforce Development Services for the two-year period 1999-2001
* Policy Guidance is issued to Adult Basic and Literacy Education funded programs and sets forth Bureau Policy on learner assessment practices and reporting, 1999-2001
* Policy Guidance is issued to agencies funded by the Bureau of Adult Basic and Literacy Education and sets forth Bureau Policy for reporting agency program performance data to the Bureau, 1999-2001
* Policy Guidance is issued to Adult Basic and Literacy Education funded agencies and sets forth Bureau Policy on funding the operations of the Professional Development Centers 2000-2001
* Policy Guidance is issued to Adult Basic and Literacy Education funded programs to establish policy on adult education participation in the Team Pennsylvania CareerLink System and to set requirements pertaining to the Memorandum of Understanding between adult education agencies and local workforce investment boards, 2000-2002
* Policy Guidance is issued to Adult Basic and Literacy Education funded family literacy programs to establish policy and requirements pertaining to the Pennsylvania Family Literacy Summer Reading Program, 2000-2003
Contact: Cheryl Keenan (717-772-3737)
Deputy Secretary's Office of Postsecondary and Higher Education
* In-School Youth Programs at Community Colleges
* Continuing Education Guidelines for Community Colleges
* Tuition Compliance Calculation at Community Colleges
Contact: Bob Staver (717-787-4313)
* Community College Workforce Development Challenge Grants Application Guidelines 2000-2002
Contact: Richter L. Voight (717-787-5041)
Bureau of Postsecondary Services
* Private Licensed School Memoranda--Student Complaint Questionnaire
* Private Licensed School Memoranda--Board Policy on the Use of the Term Tuition ''Savings''
* Private Licensed School Memoranda--Final Rulemaking--Chapter 73 Regulations
* Private Licensed School Memoranda--Scholarships
* Private Licensed School Memoranda--Revised Board Policy on the Use of the Term Tuition ''Savings''
* Private Licensed School Memoranda--Revised Scholarships Policy
* Private Licensed School Memoranda--Certificates of Preliminary Education and Correspondence High School Programs
Contact: James G. Hobbs (717-783-8228)
* Education for Corporations Interested in Receiving Authority to Offer Academic Programs in Pennsylvania Leading to Collegiate Level Degrees
Contact: Warren Evans (717-787-7572)
Scranton State School for the Deaf
* Various internal and external policy statements relating to the operation of Scranton State School for the Deaf, such as: Student Immunization, Child Abuse, AIDS, Human Growth and Development, Admission Policy, the Recognition of Scranton State School for the Deaf as a Magnet School and Student Drug and Alcohol Policy, etc.
Contact: Dorothy S. Bambach (570-963-4040)
Bureau of Vocational-Technical Education
* Pennsylvania State Plan for the Administration of the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act of 1998
Contact: Thomas R. Winters (717-787-5530)
Equal Educational Opportunity Office
* Goals for Equal Opportunity at Pennsylvania's Publicly-Supported Institutions of Higher Education
Contact: Carrie M. Patterson (717-783-9531)
Bureau of Curriculum and Academic Services
* Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Education, HIV/AIDS Policy, September 20, 1994
* Pennsylvania State Board of Education AIDS Policy--Admissions/Readmissions of Students or Staff Persons with AIDS, March 1987
Contact: John L. Emminger (717-772-2167)
* Driver and Traffic Safety Education Program Guide
Contact: H. David Secrist (717-783-4382)
* Procedures for Establishing a Private Driver Training School
Contact: Robert Roush (717-783-6595)
Bureau of Special Education
* State Plan under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act--Part B
Contact: Fran J. Warkomski (717-783-2311)
* Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn*Link): Guidance Regarding Extended School Year Services (January 3, 1997)
* Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn*Link): Superintendent's Signature on the PDE-4010, Application for Educational Assignment to Approved Private School for School-Aged Children (May 14, 1997)
* Memorandum to Local Education Agencies: Periodic Reporting Requirements of IDEA '97
* Memorandum to Local Education Agencies: Linking IEP Goals and Objectives/Benchmarks to the General Education Curriculum
* Memorandum to Local Education Agencies: The General Education Curriculum and IDEA '97
* Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn*Link): 2000 Cut-Off Date for NEW PDE-4010 (April 18, 2000)
Contact: John Tommasini (717-783-6134)
* Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn*Link): Transition to School Age from Early Intervention--Questions & Answers (February 12, 1997)
* Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn*Link): Policy on Transfer of Records from MAWA to School Districts (December 17, 1999)
Contact: Dr. Richard Price (717-772-2647)
* Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn*Link): Institutionalized Children's Programs/Program Approval Change, Joint Memo from the Bureau of Special Education and the Bureau of Budget and Fiscal Management (April 4, 1997)
* Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn*Link): Revised Special Education Forms and Formats (May 3, 2000)
Contact: Loujeania Bost (717-772-3260)
* Memorandum to Local Education Agencies: Transition Individualized Education Program (IEP) Format
Contact: Richard Brown (717-783-6876)
* Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn*Link): Reporting of Scores of Students With Disabilities on the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) and Alternate Assessment (October 21, 1999)
Contact: Ellen Romett (717-772-3260)
* Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn*Link): IDEA Regulations Section 300.142(e)(f)(g)(h)(i) Relating to Methods of Ensuring Service (February 24, 2000)
Contact: Edward Copeland (717-783-6883)
* Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn*Link): Distribution of IDEA Funds to Districts (June 8, 2000)
* Memorandum to Intermediate Units (Penn*Link): Support for the Purchase of Assistive Technology Equipment (August 4, 1999)
Contact: Patricia Hozella (717-783-6878)
* Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn*Link): Reporting Students Assigned to Instruction in the Home and Homebound Instruction (April 3, 2000)
Contact: Robert Norris (717-783-6921)
Bureau of Budget and Fiscal Management
* School Construction Policies and Procedures (This booklet describes how reimbursement is calculated along with examples and formulas.)
Contact: Carle Dixon Earp (717-787-5480)
* Community Colleges Reimbursement for Equivalent Full-Time Students Enrolled in Stipend Programs
* Debt Service at Community Colleges
Contact: Larry Snell (717-787-5993)
Bureau of Personnel
* Memorandum of February 26, 1999 concerning changes to the Standard Application for Teaching Positions in Pennsylvania
Contact: Suzanne Shatto (717-787-4417)
GUIDANCE MANUALS:
Bureau of Special Education
* Early Intervention Guidelines
Contact: Dr. Richard Price (717-772-2647)
* Special Education Information System
* Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn*Link): Support for the Purchase of Assistive Technology Equipment (August 4, 1999)
* Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn*Link): Age of Majority and the Pennsylvania Guidelines for Secondary Transition for Students with Disabilities (April 5, 2000)
Contact: John Tommasini (717-783-6134)
* Instructional Support
* Effective Behavior Support
* Guidelines for Intermediate Unit Special Education Plans, 2000-2001
* Guidelines for School District Special Education
Contact: Loujeania Bost (717-772-3260)
* Transition Beyond School
Contact: Richard Brown (717-783-6876)
* Facilities Related to Children with Disabilities
Contact: Jill Lichty (717-783-6917)
* Special Education Mediation Services
* Education of Students with Hearing Loss
Contact: John Tommasini (717-783-6134)
* Comprehensive System of Personnel Development
* School District Special Education Plan Guidelines
* Intermediate Unit Special Education Plan Guidelines
* Procedures for Requesting Technical Assistance
* Comprehensive System for Personnel Development Submission Packet
* Instructional Support System Program Directory
Contact: Loujeania Bost (717-772-3260)
* Education of Mentally Gifted Students
Contact: John Tommasini (717-783-6134)
* Individuals With Disabilities Education Act-Part B Program Guidelines for Local Education Agency Applications for 1998/99
Contact: Patricia Hozella (717-783-6878)
Bureau of Information Systems
* Secondary Vocational-Technical Education Individual Student Data System Instruction Manual, 1999-2000
Contact: Barbara T. Kern (717-783-6762)
* Adult Vocational-Technical Education Data Collection Instruction Manual, 1999-2000
Contact: John S. Creason (717-787-7289)
* Elementary/Secondary Professional Personnel Instruction Manual, 1999-2000
Contact: Jeanne S. Hobaugh (717-783-6761)
* Postsecondary Occupationally Specific Instruction Manual, 1999-2000
Contact: Marcia McCormick (717-783-6763)
* Elementary/Secondary Professional Personnel Charter School Institution Manual, 1999-2000
Contact: Jeanne Hobaugh (717-783-6761)
Bureau of State Library
* Revised Classification Scheme for Pennsylvania State Publications, 1998--Provides Call Numbers to be Used in Classifying Pennsylvania State Publications
Contact: Mary Lou Sowden (717-783-5964)
Bureau of Library Development
* Guidelines for Negotiating Agreements, 1996--Guidance for District Library Centers in Negotiating Service Agreements With Local Libraries
* Guidelines for Statewide Library Card System, 1997--Rules for Public Libraries Participating in the Statewide Library Card System
* A Handbook for District Library Consultants, Second Edition, 1986--Guidance for Librarians Who Take Positions As District Library Center Consultant Librarians
* A Handbook for Public Library Trustees, Fourth Edition, 1993--Guidance for People Serving as Trustees for Pennsylvania Public Libraries
* Pennsylvania Guidelines for School Library Information Programs, 1999--Suggestions for Implementing Quality Library Programs in Pennsylvania
* Measuring Up To Standards: The Impact of School Library Programs and Information Literacy in Pennsylvania Schools--recent research on the impact of school library programs on academic achievement.
* The Pennsylvania School Library Information Specialist TOOLKIT for Implementing Information Literacy in schools--defines information literacy standards integrated into curricular areas.
Contact: Barbara W. Cole (717-783-5722)
Bureau of Community and Student Services
* Pregnant and Parenting Teen Evaluation Packet
* Education Leading to Employment and Career Training Monthly Attendance Instructions
Contact: Dorothy Hershey (717-783-7089)
* Education for Homeless Children and Youth Application for Continuation Funds, Fiscal Year 1999-00
Contact: Sheldon Winnick (717-772-2066)
* Safe & Drug-Free Schools & Communities 1998-99 Application for Local Educational Agencies, Intermediate Education Agencies or Consortia
* Safe & Drug-Free Schools & Communities Guidelines and Related Laws
* Safe & Drug-Free Schools & Communities Guidelines and Local Educational Need Proposal
* Guidelines for Student Assistance Program Implementation
Contact: Dan Iser (717-787-6406)
Marlene Kanuck (717-783-9294)
Sheldon Winnick (717-772-2066)Deputy Secretary's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
* Basic Education Circulars (BECs)--(Updated and indexed collection of Pennsylvania Department of Education guidance statements on state and federal basic education laws and regulations. These guidance statements cover several areas of the School Code within Title 24 of Purdon's Statutes, Articles 1-25, State Board of Education Regulations--Title 22 of the Pennsylvania Code, Chapters 1-23, 342 and 349, and other state and federal laws, regulations and court cases: Topics include among others: Early Intervention--Department of Education Services--Employee Rating Form--School and Student Records--Home Education Programs--Special Education--Payments for Education--Graduation of Seniors--School Construction--Safe Schools--Copyright Law)
Contact: Sarah Pearce (717-783-9287)
* Child Labor Laws and Employment of Minors
Contact: Stephen Fisher (717-787-6016)
* Guidelines and Application for the Alternative Education for Disruptive Youth Program
* Guidelines and Application for Private Alternative Education Institutions
Contact: Jim Keeley (717-787-4860)
Jim Buckheit (717-787-4860)Bureau of Teacher Preparation and Certification
* Pennsylvania Teacher Intern Certification Handbook and Institutional Listing (Revised, 1998)
Contact: Theona Waxbom (717-783-6796)
* Programs Approved for Teacher Education in Pennsylvania Colleges and Universities
* Education Testing Service Praxis Series Registration Bulletin
Contact: Ron Simanovich (717-787-3470)
* Pennsylvania Department of Education Application and Instructions for Professional Educator (Includes background information, application forms, and directions.
* Alternative Certification
* Teacher Certification Information Sheets (Various handout papers used to respond to queries on professional educator certification in Pennsylvania.)
Contact: Susan Stewart (717-787-3356)
* Guidelines for the Preparation of Self-Study Materials for Certification in Pennsylvania
Contact: Ron Simanovich (717-787-3470)
* Certification for Charter School Professional Staff
* Application Booklets (revised April 2000)
* Applicant Prepared Outside of Pennsylvania
* Emergency Permits and Act 97 Waiver
* Letter of Equivalency for Master's Degree
* Professional Educator Certificate (Revised 4/00)
* Letter of Equivalency for Master's Degree (issued 3/00)
* Letter of Equivalency for Bachelor's Degree (issued 3/00) [00b0]
* Application information and form
* Letter of Equivalency with seal
* Emergency Permit with seal (issued 3/00)
* Private School Certificate Application (revised 5/00)
* Requirements of Act 48 of 1999 [00b0]
* Application for Voluntary Inactive Certification (Form 338R)
* Approval notice for Voluntary Inactive Certification
* Application for Removal of Voluntary Inactive Certification (Form 338R2)
* Approval notice for Removal of Voluntary Inactive Certification
* Four and five-year notices for educators and school entities
Contact: Susan Stewart (717-787-3356)
Bureau of Postsecondary Services
* Pennsylvania Department of Education Guidelines for the Approval of Degree Programs
Contact: Paula Fleck (717-772-3623)
* Materials Related to the Approval of Postsecondary Institutions Requesting a Certificate of Approval to Award the Associate in Specialized Business and/or the Associate in Specialized Technology Degree
Contact: Paula Fleck (717-772-3623)
* Eisenhower Postsecondary Grant Application Guidelines
Contact: Linda J. Benedetto (717-772-3623)
Deputy Secretary's Office of Postsecondary and Higher Education
* Chart of Activities for a Group Wishing to Establish a Domestic Nonprofit/For-Profit Degree-Granting Institution in Pennsylvania or a Foreign Nonprofit/For-Profit Degree-Granting Corporation Wishing to Operate in Pennsylvania
Contact: Dr. Warren D. Evans (717-787-7572)
Bureau of Vocational-Technical Education
* Guidelines for Community College Variable Stipend Program
* Application Information on Federal Vocational-Technical Education State Leadership Funding
* Application Information on Federal Vocational-Technical Education State Leadership Funding for Graduate Research
* Application Information on Vocational-Technical Education State Economic Development Funding
Contact: John Bonchalk (717-783-6867)
* Cooperative Education Guidelines for Administration
Contact: Norma Stwalley (717-772-4968)
* Guidelines for Submission of Applications for Approval of Nurse Aide Training Program
Contact: Carlyn Forlizzi (717-783-6965)
* Implementing a Statewide System of Core Performance Measures and Standards for Vocational-Technical Education in Pennsylvania
Contact: Paul Munyofu (717-783-6867)
* Tech Prep Program Approval in Pennsylvania Interpretative Questions and Answers
* Tech Prep Secondary and Postsecondary Guidelines 2000-2004
Contact: Raymond Watson (717-787-5293)
* Managing Local Plans: A Guide to Accountability for the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Act of 1990, P. L. 101-392
* Managing Local Plans Part II Technical Assistance Manual for Perkins One-Stop Partners in Pennsylvania Career Link Centers
* Secondary & Postsecondary Perkins Local Plan Guidelines 2000-2004
Contact: Carroll A. Curtis (717-772-4851)
* Secondary Vocational-Technical Education Program Approval Application Procedure
Contact: Forrest Keiser (717-787-8804)
* Innovative Learning and Workforce Development Funding
Contact: Jane Acri (717-783-6867)
* New Choices/New Options Career Development for Single Parents, Displaced Homemakers, Single Pregnant Women and Individuals Interested in Nontraditional Vocational Education
Contact: Florence Jean Wright (717-787-5293)
Bureau of Curriculum and Academic Services
* Pennsylvania Strategic Planning: Equitable Representation
* Chapter 4 Strategic Planning Guidelines
Contact: Richard Schirato (717-783-1830)
* Instructions for Completing PDE 3044-45, Programs and Services for Students of Limited English Proficiency
Contact: Myrna M. Delgado (717-783-6649)
* Writing Assessment Handbook
Contact: Lee Plempel (717-787-4234)
* Reading Assessment Handbook
Contact: Mary Emminger (717-787-4234)
* Mathematics Assessment Handbook
Contact: James Masters (717-787-4234)
* School Profiles CD ROMs
Contact: Gerald Bennett (717-787-4234)
* School-By-School Results--Quartile Distribution
* School-By-School Results--Scaled Scores
* Supplemental Documentation for 1997 Reading, Mathematics and Writing Assessment Reports
Contacts: Leonard Lock (717-787-4234)
Richard Kohr (717-787-4234)
* Guidelines for Sex Education in Public Schools of Pennsylvania
Contact: Shirley Black (717-772-0067)
* Pennsylvania Department of Education Guidelines for Approved In-Service Credit
* Pennsylvania Department of Education In-Service Course Writers' and Reviewers' Manual
* Induction and Professional Development Guidelines, May 1993
Contact: Carol Bellew (717-783-2960)
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
* View Book
* Student Handbook, 1998-99
Contact: Paul Cameron (717-299-7751)
* School Catalog, Fall 1999--Spring 2001
Contact: Donn E. Pittenger (717-299-7793)
Bureau of Budget and Fiscal Management
* Planning Construction Workbook, Forms Used to Apply for Commonwealth Reimbursement for a School Construction Project
Contact: Carle Dixon Earp (717-787-5480)
* School-To-Work Opportunities Act Financial Reporting Information for Fiscal Year 2000-2001
* Financial Reporting Instructions for State-Funded Registered Apprenticeship Projects for Fiscal Year 2000-2001
Contact: Linda Brubaker (717-783-6870)
* Guidelines for Approval of Capital Expenses for Community Colleges
* Application for State Assistance for Construction of Community College Facilities
* Space Approval Formula for Community Colleges
* Procedures for Funding Institutional Equipment Grant Program
* Procedures for Funding Engineering Schools Equipment Grant Program
Contact: Larry Snell (717-787-5993)
* Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Part B Administrative and Fiscal Guidelines
* Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part B (IDEA-B) 2000-01 Administrative and Fiscal Guidelines for Rider H--Program Application of LEA; Rider I--Support Services and Rider J--Direct Services
* Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part B (IDEA-B) 2000-01 Administrative and Fiscal Guidelines for Approved Private Schools
* Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part B (IDEA-B) 2000-01 Administrative and Fiscal Guidelines for Institutions of Higher Education and other Nonpublic School Entities
* Procedures for Commonwealth Reimbursement of the Special Education Cost of Wards of the State
* Out-of-State Special Education Placements Approval and Reimbursement (jointly with the Bureau of Special Education [John Tommasini])
Contact: Ralph Girolamo (717-783-6535)
Office of Educational Initiatives
* Charter School Manual
Contact: Dr. Timothy Daniels (717-705-2343)
DECISIONS:
Office of Chief Counsel Teacher Tenure Appeal Opinions
* Patricia A. Gorman v. East Allegheny School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 4-96
* In Re: Petition of Stroudsburg Area School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 6-96
* Bridget E. Kelly v. Stroudsburg Area School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 6-96A
* Joseph G. Cesari v. North Schuylkill School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 2-96
* Deborah N. Collins v. Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 3-96
* Renee Czubowicz-Drouse v. Mid Valley School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 6-95
* Margaret M. McMackin v. Pittsburgh School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 8-95
* Wayne Sousa v. Palisades School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 10-95
* James D. Holt v. Muncy Area School District and Board of Directors, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 12-94
* Roland H. Holvey v. Northumberland County Area Vocational-Technical School, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 13-94
* Sally Bollinger v. Curwensville Area School District and Board of School Directors, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 9-94
* William Dopko, et al. v. Riverside Board of School Directors, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 2-94
* Callie Anderson, et al. v. Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 16-94
* Patricia Peiffer v. Lake-Lehman School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 9-93
* Mary Ellen Mela v. Morrisville School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 5-95
* Angela Martino v. Philadelphia City School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 7-95
* Deborah N. Collins v. Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 3-96
* Shawn-Kimberly Kocher v. Salisbury School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 5-97
* Dale Kessler v. Line Mountain School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 11-94
* Thomas Katruska v. Bethlehem-Center School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 4-97
* Jane L. Shaffer v. Riverview Intermediate Unit, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 6-97
* John Reber and Thomas L. McDevitt v. Reading School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 12-95
* Mark Berman, et al v. Philadelphia School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 3-97
* Jay Mastro v. City of Pittsburgh School Board, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 1-98
* Carol Ann Russo v. Easton Area School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 4-98
* Mary Anne Norris v. Penns Valley Area District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 2-98
* Alice Hirsch v. Montour School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 2-97
* Karen Korman v. Penns Valley Area School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 1-99
* Kevin Santry v. Philadelphia School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 2-99
* Stephen Moiles v. Marple Newtown School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 1-00
* James B. Dickinson, Jr. v. Gettysburg Area School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 3-98
Contact: Abigail Tierney (717-787-5500)
Certification Appeal Committee Decisions
* Michael Leichliter, Certification Appeal #97-01
* William Tolen, Certification Appeal #97-02
* Peter Coppelli, Certification Appeal #97-03
* Steven P. Miller, Certification Appeal #97-04
* Lisa R. Church, Certification Appeal #97-05
* William F. Beck, Certification Appeal #97-06
* Daunice Bunn Certification Appeal #97-07
* Michael Trombley, Certification Appeal #97-08
* Michael Vitali, Certification Appeal #97-09
* John Rossman, Certification Appeal #97-10
* Brian Cote, Certification Appeal #97-11
* Lorraine Gill, Certification Appeal #97-12
* Manuel Morales, Certification Appeal #97-13
* Laura Lembo, Certification Appeal #97-14
* Matthew McGuire, Certification Appeal #97-15
* Alexander Toll, Certification Appeal #97-16
* Randy Gilgannon, Certification Appeal #97-17
* Alan Lutz, Certification Appeal #97-18
* Sarah Sabin, Certification Appeal #97-19
* Malcolm Conner, Certification Appeal #97-21
* Patricia Loverich, Certification Appeal #97-22
* David Heffner, Certification Appeal #97-23
* Beth Ann Rosica, Certification Appeal #97-24
* Phillip Voronin, Certification Appeal #98-01
* William M. Angle, Certification Appeal #98-02
* Ronald L. Petroff, Certification Appeal #98-03
* Robert Dinnen, Certification Appeal #98-04
* Kathleen Petrini, Certification Appeal #98-05
* Renu Kumari, Certification Appeal #98-06
* Donald E. Dillard, Certification Appeal #98-07
* William C. Vonada, Certification Appeal #98-08
* Paul Casebeer, Certification Appeal #98-09A
* Mischelle Nalley, Certification Appeal #98-09B
* Alyson Gleiberman, Certification Appeal #98-10
* Martin Aylesworth, Certification Appeal #98-11
* Mamun Aiman, Certification Appeal #98-12
* Michael Farkas, Certification Appeal #98-13
* James Pilla, Certification Appeal #98-14
* Clyde Jones, Certification Appeal #98-15
* David F. Miller, Certification Appeal #98-16
* Darlene Burnett, Certification Appeal #98-17
* Edward Littlehale, Certification Appeal #98-18
* Vicki Phillips, Certification Appeal #98-19
* Felicia Whitney, Certification Appeal #98-20
* La'Shawn Randall, Certification Appeal #98-21
* Amy Sauerwine, Certification Appeal #98-22
* Robert C. Kern, Certification Appeal #98-23
* Frank J. Burich, Certification Appeal #98-24
* Ron D. Cvengros, Certification Appeal #98-25
* Kristine Stetter, Certification Appeal #98-26
* Mark McConaghy, Certification Appeal #98-27
* Dwight Shaw, Certification Appeal #98-28
* Daniel Waterman, Certification Appeal #99-01
* Colleen Kosiarski, Certification Appeal #99-02
* Richard Struck, Certification Appeal #99-03
* Lynne Smith, Certification Appeal #99-04
* Lynne Smith, Certification Appeal #99-05
* Daniel M. McAboy, Certification Appeal #99-06
* Joseph Adams, Certification Appeal #99-07
* Deborah K. Warren, Certification #99-09
* Leonid Khazin, Certification Appeal #95-06
* Dr. Fred G. Loveland, Certification Appeal #95-07
* Karen Linker, Certification Appeal #96-01
* David G. Stephany, Certification Appeal #96-02
Contact: Frank Meehan (717-772-3623)
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* Lancaster School District
Contact: M. Patricia Fullerton (717-787-5500)
Teacher Decertification Decisions
* Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Benjamin Lucciola, DI-87-07
* Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Malachi Robinson, 1996-3
Contact: M. Patricia Fullerton (717-787-5500)
* Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Bobby Wilson
Contact: Joseph Miller (717-787-5500)
Food and Nutrition Decision
* Lower Kensington Environmental Center Youth Services, Child Care Food Program 1995-1
* Tots Yearn to Learn, Inc.
Contact: Roger R. Seip (717-787-5500)
* Cassoria Learning Centers, Inc.
Contact: Ernest N. Helling (717-787-5500)
* Blessed Hope S.D.C. Church
Contact: Ann St. Ledger (717-787-5500)
* Little People Day Care School, Inc.
Contact: Karen Feuchtenberger (717 -787-5500)
Professional Standards and Practices Commission Adjudications, Memoranda and/or Orders
* James F. Reid, RE-90-02
* Belinda M. Wilson, DI-94-19
* Edward Miscavage, DI-96-06
* Julio W. Wilson, DI-96-21
* Stephen M. Landini, DI-96-07
* Johnnie E. Tazel, DI-96-13
* David L. Saveri, DI-92-11
* Robin B. Gates, DI-96-08
* Ulysses G. Comer, Jr., RE-93-02
* Rodney E. Miller, RE-94-01
* Timothy J. Melesenka, DI-96-36
* Santo J. Pagnani, DI-96-33
* Allan M. Popsack, DI-96-27
* David J. Miller, DI-96-01
* Barbara B. Scull, DI-96-34
* David Hardy, DI-96-30
* Joseph Capellini, DI-96-32
* Benjamin D. Overley, DI-96-35
* Michael A. Martino, DI-96-28
* James D. Neuman, DI-94-09
* Frank C. Ceraso, DI-96-19
* John A. Carroll, DI-96-16
* Daniel P. Fahringer, DI-97-05
* Thomas E. Hoag, DI-97-01
* Curtis Newell, Jr., DI-94-01
* Michael Dohanic, RE-92-04
* John D. Cooper, DI-95-18
* Andrew J. Byrne, DI-92-27
* Denise Farr (Kaufman), DI-95-27
* Martin Baracca, DI-92-08
* Gary E. Heitzman, DI-95-32
* Henry P. Monyer, DI-95-25
* Stephen A. Knox, DI-95-26
* Sally Ann Ponder, DI-95-28
* Patricia Bumbera, DI-94-15
* Melvin Miller, DI-97-02
* David D. DiMarino, DI-97-07
* Mark D. Maroni, DI-97-08
* John M. Greytock, DI-97-10
* Walter T. Miller, DI-97-11
* Juan E. Garcia, DI-97-18
* Vicki Lee Paulina, RE-96-01
* Mary Jane Pardue, DI-97-31
* Robert Dombloski, DI-97-23
* Lawrence Parks, DI-97-27
* Alfred Cressler, DI-97-29
* Nathaniel Brown, DI-97-28
* Matthew Brose, DI-97-33
* Mindy Rankowitz-Mezzy, DI-97-20
* Joseph W. Bickel, DI-97-38
* Elizabeth A. Mosely-Baker, DI-97-34
* Bonnie Nelson Lott, DI-97-36
* Lynn Shilling, DI-97-16
* Edward Savage, DI-97-39
* Carl Ellis, DI-97-42
* James Guzzo, DI-98-02
* Gary Serlo, DI-97-35
* Christopher Ciabattoni, DI-98-03
* Anthony Gabriel, RE-95-01
* Beth Bonow, DI-97-06
* Sandra Buchwalter, DI-95-04
* William Campbell, DI-96-05
* Thomas Davis, DI-96-04
* Robert Hahn, DI-96-03
* Michel Gotwals, DI-96-09
* Francis Kinnery, DI-94-23
* Jane Wallace, DI-96-02
* Hugh Mooney, DI-97-03
* Adrian Teaf, DI-96-38
* Marilyn Washington, DI-98-05
* Michael Beich, DI-98-21
* William Berner, DI-98-24
* Jack Danner, DI-98-25
* Lisa Christensen, DI-97-41
* Anthony Hicks, DI-98-13
* Jill Johnson, DI-98-35
* Joel Medvidovich, DI-97-12
* John Munley, DI-98-36
* James O'Connor, DI-98-26
* Stephen Offutt, DI-96-23
* M. Barbara Ogrizek, DI-97-40
* Jeremy Burris, DI-98-38
* Gary Cammisa, DI-98-29
* James Dickinson, DI-98-04
* Monique Evans, DI-98-43
* Geoffrey Griffin, DI-99-01
* Jerome Hasson, DI-96-25
* Roger Heller, DI-98-31
* James Herrington, DI-99-04
* Mary Elizabeth Hutchinson, DI-98-19
* Alma Owens, DI-95-10
* Lisa Palmer, DI-98-08
* John Robinson, DI-98-10
* Joseph Vance, RE-98-01
* Sandra Spicer Sharp, RE-94-02
Contact: Carolyn Angelo (717-787-6576)
State Board of Private Licensed Schools
* Security Officers Training Academy, 95-7
* Kittanning Truck Driving School, 95-9
* Andrew Blanco
* Wines, Steins and Cocktails, Ltd.
* Professional Bartender Training, Jeffrey McKnight, 97-6
* Pittsburgh Diesel Institute, 97-7
* Pro-Model Management & Jan Nagy Modeling and Finishing School, 98-5
* Philadelphia Wireless Technical Institute, 97-21
Contact: James G. Hobbs (717-783-8228)
Special Education Appeal Panel Decisions
In Re: The Educational Assignment of:* Lynn K., #701
* Laura B., #702
* Shannon T., #703
* Jonathan G., #704
* Gregory P., #705
* Robert R., #706
* Willie F., #707
* Kristopher C., #708
* Karrie M., #709
* Laurie P., #710
* Black B., #711
* Michael G., #712
* Joel P., #713
* Ralph L., #714
* Michael F., #715
* Joshua T., #716
* Rairdan M., #806-A
* Henry T., #820A
* W. Thomas F., #835
* Barbara B., #836
* Allison S., #837
* Daniel S., #838
* Kristopher M., #839
* Jonathan A., #840
* Lindsay S., #841
* David N., #842
* Ronny D., #843
* Zachary H., #844
* Robert M., #845
* Richard G., #846
* Student X, #847
* Kevin L., #848
* Jonathan K., #849
* Christopher C., #850
* Tyler H., #851
* Sue Ann G., #852
* Samuel L., #853
* Jared M., #854
* Joseph P., #855
* Alexandra A., #856
* Richard B., #857
* Alex Q., #858
* Joel K., #859
* Sarah A., #860
* Katherine R., #861
* Joshua G., #862
* Emily S., #863
* Ashley P., #864
* Steven B., #865
* Andrew G., #866
* Mary A., #868
* James C., #869
* Louis C., #870
* Jaclyn B., #872
* Daniel O., #873
* Joel K., #875
* Laura C., #877
* William L., #878
* Kristin C., #879
* Hugh B., #880
* Christina B., #881
* Christina B., #881A
* Vincent V., #882
* Blake B., #883
* Grant G., #884
* Colin C., #885
* Hakeem M., #886
* Sarah V., #887
* Erin S., #888
* Jonathan L., #889
* Sharon J., #890
* Shellie J., #891
* Trisha K., #892
* Sarah T., #893
* Chelsie L., #894
* Stephen O., #895
* Gwynne W., #896
* Joseph C., #897
* Cory B., #898
* Daniel S., #899
* Christopher S., #900
* Jonathan E., #901
* Benjamin P., #902
* Jonathan S., #903
* Tanisha W., #904
* Bryce M., #905
* Joseph F., #906
* Zachary K., #907
* Elizabeth L., #908
* Roman C., #909
* Alex Q., #911
* Seth P., #912
* Rashawn S., #913
* Alisha S., #914
* Michael F., #915
* Scott B., #916
* Marquis B., #917
* Derrick B., #918
* Allyson S., #919
* Jonathan A., #920
* Laura B., #922
* Christopher B., #923
* Chad R., #924
* Michael W., #925
* Daniel L., #926
* Kimberly M., #927
* Dustin T., #928
* Michael W., #929
* Scott F., #930
* Louis C., #931
* Natalie W., #932
* Stephen L., #933
* Elisabeth S., #934
* Charles F., #935
* Craig K., #936
* Kevin L., #937
* Matthew K., #938
* Joseph M., #939
* Natasha A., #940
* Avery W., #941
* Madison K., #942
* Christopher F., #943
* Jason L., #944
* Daquez P., #945
* Brandon C., #946
* Thomas S., #947
* Kristi H., #948
* Matthew S., #949
* Rebecca S., #950
* Moses E., #951
* John H., #952
* Kyle B., #953
* David N., #954
* Justin B., #955
* Kurt L., #956
* #957--Not Filed
* Kenneth F., #958
* Glenn R., #959
* Choice T., #960
* Thomas D., #961
* Jay W., #962
* Jared M., #963
* Paul M., #964
* Jessica N., #965
* Michael C., #966
* Tiffani L., #967
* Mark S., #968
* Kevin K., #969
* Michael K., #970
* Samantha K., #971
* John K., #972
* Andrew K., #973
* Robert K., #974
* Steven K., #975
* Scott C., #976
* Alfred M., #977
* Kenneth F., #978
* Andrew S., #979
* Derek B., #980
* Jillian B., #981
* Mark D., #982
* Russell S., #983
* Jeremy C., #984
* Morgan B., #985
* Katie K., #986
* Joseph A., #987
* Andrew P., #988
* Sara K., #989
* Anthony K., #990
* Carla B., #991
* Warren B., #992
* Tiffani L., #993
* Cindy D., #994
* Yacine M., #995
* Matthew Z., #996
* Lance P., #997
* Ashley C., #998
* Alfred M., #999
* Zachary S., #1000
* Daniel S., #1001
* David B., #1002
* Kelly S., #1003
* Joshua W., #1004
* Kelly S., #1005
* Thomas T., #1006
* Kenneth F., #1007
* Christopher M., #1008
* Richard J., #1009
* Christine P., #1010
* Sean M., #1011
* Brannon I., #1012
* Amy B., #1013
* Andrew B., #1014
* Christopher C., #1015
* Deaidra H., #1016
* Rosemary R., #1017
* Karl S., #1018
* #1019 Not issued as yet (number out of sequence)
* Nicole D., #1020
* Jerry V., #1021
* #1022--Not Filed
* Jenna M., #1023
* #1024--Not issued as yet
* Jonathan P., #1025
* Jonathan K., #1026
* Joseph J., #1027
* Bethany M., #717
* Brandon P., #718
* Monica V., #719
* Shannon T., #720
* Lisa G., #721
* Jeffrey R., #722
* Amy Jo G., #723
* Justin C., #724
* Alan G., #725
* Austin A., #726
* Mark S., #727
* Ryan D., #728
* Leanne S., #729
* Samuel L., #730
* Robert ''Arie'' F., #731
* Jamie F., #732
* Jessica P., #733
* Kayla R., #734
* Kayla R., #734-A
* Timothy P., #735
* Maevis J., #736
* Matthew Z., #737
* Ahmad H., #738
* Scott F., #739
* Douglas F., #740
* Anne C., #741
* John T., #742
* Grant G., #743-G
* Warren G., #743-W
* Scott B., #744
* Jesse P., #745
* Matthew C., #746
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[Continued from previous Web Page] * Jared M., #747
* Matthew C., #748
* Billy Joe T., #749-A
* Michael C., #750
* Raymond I., Jr., #751
* Dwayne D., #752
* John O., #753
* Alex P., #754
* Luke B., #755
* Shawn G., #756
* Sheila G., #757
* Gregory P., #758
* Barry D., #759
* Nechama S., #760
* Nechama S., #760-A
* Rairdan D., #761
* Jared M., #762
* Susan F., #763
* Anthony B., #764
* Lonny K., #765
* Christopher M., #766
* Shane A., #767
* Michael G., #768
* Tiffani L., #769
* Matthew K., #770
* Richard N., #771
* Miranda J., #772
* Jesse R., #773
* Haven L., #774
* Bryan K., #775
* Sarah E., #776
* Gregory B., #777
* Michael R., #778
* Mir S., #779
* Gareth R., #780
* Joshua T., #781
* Donna C., #782
* Jared M., #783
* John H., #784
* Kimberly H., #785
* Angelo B., #786
* Lynn T., #787
* Kevin L., #788
* Michael R., #789
* Portia R., #790
* Matthew R., #791
* Dorian W., #792
* Christopher D., #793
* Erin O., #794
* Chrystal S., #795
* Wesley P., #796
* Lisbeth W., #797
* Christina S., #798
* David P., #799
* Meghan C., #800
* Andrew C., #801
* Joshua P., #802
* Jason S., #803
* Michael R., #804
* Michael R., #804-A
* Anthony R., #805
* Rairdan M., #806
* Gareth R., #807
* Pete P., #808
* Joseph K., #809
* Matthew K., #810
* Eddie S., #811
* Alexandra W., #812
* Louis C., #813
* James C., #814
* William G., #815
* Holly D., #816
* Christopher C., #817
* Mary W., #818
* Jason I., #819
* Henry T., #820
* Sharron G., #821
* Michael R., #822
* Grant G., #823
* Warren G., #824
* Pareese S., #825
* Brian B., #826
* Matthew S., #827
* Stanley S., #828
* Ryan R., #829
* Jared M., #830
* William P., #831
* Ian F., #832
* Teddy C., #833
* Michael C., #834
Contact: John Tommasini (717-783-6134)
School Construction Decisions
* In the Matter of: Reimbursement for the Rose Tree Media School District
Contact: Linda Barrett (717-787-5500)
State Board of Private Academic Schools
* Christian Light Education Center
* Dynamic Springs Institute
Contact: Carol Strait (717-783-6840)
Miscellaneous
* Farrell Area School District v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Education, Office of School Services
Contact: Marion Gray (717-783-3618)
* Shane B. Peck v. Edward L. Rech, Office of Postsecondary/Higher Education, Division of Private Licensed Schools
Contact: James G. Hobbs (717-783-8228)
* Greater Latrobe School District v. Bureau of Elementary and Secondary Education
Contact: Ernie Helling (717-787-5500)
* Pottsgrove Taxpayers Alliance v. Department of Education
Contact: Virginia Breighner (717-787-5500)
INTERNAL GUIDELINES:
Bureau of Special Education
* Compliance Monitoring System
* Procedures for Complaint Management
* Internal Policy: Transportation as a Related Service (May 13, 1997)
Contact: Jill Lichty (717-783-6917)
* Higher Education Initiative Grant Application Form
Contact: Loujeania Bost (717-772-3260)
* Internal Policy: Participation of Psychologists in Multidisciplinary Evaluations
* Internal Policy: Serving as a Representative of the District at Individualized Education Program Meetings
* Internal Policy: Signature of a Notice of Recommended Assignment
Contact: John Tommasini (717-783-6134)
Bureau of Management Services
* Right-to-Know Act Management Guide--Provides the Department's Policy on Providing Public Access to Agency Records
* Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Procedures/Management Guides--Provides the Department's Procedures for Providing Alternate Formats, Accommodations and Accessibility to Persons with Disabilities
Contact: Mitch Akers (717-783-9791)
Bureau of Community and Student Services
* Pregnant and Parenting Teen Funding Application Guidelines
* Education Leading to Employment and Career Training Funding Application Guidelines
* Learn and Serve America Request for Application Guidelines
Contact: Dorothy Hershey (717-783-7089)
* Certificate of Eligibility of Migrant Education Children to Enroll in Program
* State Parent Involvement Committee Members for Migrant Education Program
* Travel Expense Policy for Reimbursement to Parents of Migrant Education Children Participating in State Parent Involvement Committee Meeting
* Equal Educational Opportunities to Pennsylvania Children Regardless of their Legal Status
Contact: Manuel Recio (717-783-6466)
* Safe Schools Grant Application Guidelines
* Successful Students' Partnership Dropout Prevention Program Funding Application Guidelines
* Education Mentoring Grant Application Guidelines
Contact: Maritza Robert (717-783-3755)
Bureau of Teacher Preparation and Certification
* Interstate Agreement on Qualification of Educational Personnel--Policy for Certification of Educational Professionals Across State Jurisdictions
Contact: Susan Stewart (717-787-3356)
* Policy Regarding Acceptance on Educational Testing Service Facsimile Score Reports
* Program Approval for Teacher Certification Programs: Chairperson's Handbook
* Program Approval for Teacher Certification Programs: Team Member's Handbook
* General Standards Interpretation and Guidelines: Review Team Worksheets
Contact: Ron Simanovich (717-787-3470)
Bureau of Adult Basic and Literacy Education
* Program Monitoring Review Field Guide
Contact: Cheryl Keenan (717-772-3737)
Bureau of Postsecondary Services
* Annual Operation Plan--Pennsylvania State Approving Agency, Division of Veterans/Military Education
Contact: George Kordek (717-787-2414)
Bureau of Vocational-Technical Education
* On-Site Reapproval of Approved Nurse Aide Training Programs
Contact: Carlyn Forlizzi (717-783-6965)
* Federal Carl Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Local Performance Review/Report
Contact: Carroll A. Curtis (717-772-4851)
* Program Administration Manual: Policy and Procedures for Perkins Subgrants and Related State Grants
Contact: Allan Mensky (717-787-5293)
* Establishing & Operating Effective Local Advisory Committees
Contact: Peggy Dell (717-787-8804)
* Pennsylvania Department of Education Methods of Administration for Complying with Civil Rights Guidelines in Vocational Education
Contact: Jimmy Futrell (717-787-8022)
Equal Educational Opportunity Office
* Manual for Deriving Indicators of Equal Opportunity for Higher Education in The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Contact: Carrie M. Patterson (717-783-9531)
* Act 101 Regulations and Guidelines
Contact: Kathleen Kennedy (717-783-4393)
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
* Faculty Manual
Contact: Betty Tompos (717-299-7749)
OTHER
Bureau of State Library
* Disaster Response and Recovery Manual
* State Library of Pennsylvania Collection Development Policy
Contact: Mary Lou Sowden (717-783-5964)
* State Library of Pennsylvania Information Services Guidelines
Contact: Susan Payne (717-783-5986)
Bureau of Teacher Preparation and Certification
* Certification Testing Booklets
Contact: Ron Simanovich (717-787-3470)
Deputy Secretary's Office of Postsecondary and Higher Education
* Higher Education Gift Disclosure
Contact: Dr. Evelyn A. Mayer (717-787-5041)
* Professional Standards and Practices Commission--Pa. Code Title 22--Chapter 233 Bylaws--Statement of Policy, Annual Report, Statute (22 P. S. §§ 2070.1--2070.18)
Contact: Carolyn Angelo (717-787-6576)
* Postsecondary and Higher Education Operating Institutions of Higher Education in Pennsylvania Legally Authorized to Grant Degrees
Contact: Dr. Warren D. Evans (717-787-6576)
Bureau of Vocational-Technical Education
* The Area Vocational-Technical School Organization--A Technical Assistance Manual
Contact: Peggy Dell (717-787-8804)
* Community College Variable Stipend Program
Contact: John Bonchalk (717-783-6867)
Bureau of Curriculum and Academic Services
* Pennsylvania Comprehensive Reading Plan II, Reading, Writing and Talking Across the Curriculum
Contact: Diane Dickson (717-787-5482)
* ''Blue Ribbon Schools, Elementary & Secondary School Recognition Programs'' United States Department of Education Publication
* ''Blue Ribbon Schools Nomination Packet'' United States Department of Education Publication
Contact: Robert Burrows (717-783-6583)
Bureau of Budget and Fiscal Management
* Standard Contract for Food Service Management Services
Contact: Saeed Khokhar (717-787-3186) or (800-331-0129)
* School Construction Fact Sheet--A Brief Description of School Construction Procedures
Contact: Carle Dixon Earp (717-787-5480)
Scranton State School for the Deaf
* Office of Civil Rights Complaint #03911181and 03911182 Assurance Statement, August 1992
Contact: Dorothy S. Bambach (570-963-4040)
Office of Educational Initiatives
* Summary of Performance Funding for Pennsylvania Schools
* School Performance Funding Reporting Documents
* Pennsylvania Charter School Directory
Contact: Dale Baker (717-787-9819)
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
2000 C2000-1 Radiological Preparedness Program (BOOT) C2000-2 Weather Emergency Preparedness Exercise (BOOT) C2000-3 Act 165 Grant Application and Expenditure Guidance (BOA) Grants Mgmt C2000-4 Guidance for Enforcement of the Hazardous Material Emergency Planning and Response Act (Act 1990-165) (BOP) C2000-5 Radiation Emergency Response Fund (RERF) Grant Guidance (BOA) C2000-6 Planning Guidance For Mass Fatalities Incidents (BOP) C2000-7 Emergency Management Performance Grant Annual Submission (BOA) C2000-8 Radiation Transportation Emergency Response Fund (RTERF) Grant Guidance (BOA) 1999 C99-1 Preparation and Review of SARA off-Site Response Plans and Maintenance of State Emergency Operations Center Chemical Preparedness Database (BOP) C99-4 Radiation Emergency Response Fund (RERF) Grant Guidance (BOA) C99-4 Nuclear Power Plant Accident Emergency Worker Dosimetry and Potassium Iodide (KI) (BOP) C99-5 Emergency Management Exercise Program (BOOT) C99-6 State and Local Assistance Program Annual Submission (BOA) C99-7 Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Planning and Training Grant Guidance (BOA) C99-8 Requirements for Preparation of Annual Update of County Hazardous Material Emergency Response Preparedness Assessment--Reporting Year 1999 (BOP) 1998 C98-6 Radiation Transportation Emergency Response Fund (RTERF) Grant Guidance (BOP) 1997 C97-4 Movement of Authorized Persons on Commonwealth Highways During a Blizzard or Major Winter Storm (Exec. Office) C97-8 Emergency Equipment, Materials and Supplies (BOA) 1995 C95-6 Guidance for Enforcement of the Hazardous Material Emergency Planning and Response Act (Act 1990-165) (BOP) 1993 C93-1 Guidance for Appropriate Emergency Response to Spills or Leaks from Vehicle Fuel Tanks or Heating System Fuel Supply Tanks or Lines (SFCO) 1989 89-2 Evacuation Authority (Exec. Office) 89-7 PEMA's Correspondence Courses (BOOT) EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTIVES (Revised 7/27/00) 2000 D2000-1 Official Enrollment Of Emergency Management Volunteers (EO) D2000-2 Training and Test Authorization Requests (EO) D2000-3 Compensation for Accidental Injury (EO) D2000-4 Testing Program and Protocol for State Emergency Voice Alerting Network (SEVAN) (BOOT) D2000-5 Act 1990-165 Facility and Vehicle Inspections (BOP) D2000-6 PA Emergency Incident Reporting System (PIERS) (BOOT) 1999 D99-2 Certified Hazardous Material Response Teams in Pennsylvania (BOP) 1997 D97-2 Act 1990-165 Facility and Vehicle Inspections (BOP) D97-3 Testing Program and Protocol for State Emergency Voice Altering Network (SEVAN) (BOOT) 1995 95-2 Instructor Classification System and Code of Professionalism (SFCO) 1993 D93-5 Pennsylvania Emergency Incident Reporting System (PEIRS) (BOOT) 1991 D91-3 Firefighter's Memorial Flag (SFCO) D91-4 Guidelines for the Operation of a Fire Service Certification Advisory Committee (SFCO) 1990 D90-3 Emergency Management Training and Education (BOOT) Contact: Mark Goodwin, Chief Counsel 717-651-2010
ENVIRONMENTAL HEARING BOARD
GUIDANCE MANUALS:
Filing Instructions and an appeal form that are provided to the public on request.
Internal Operating Procedures published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin on May 20, 2000 at 30 Pa. Bull. 2541.
Practice and Procedure Manual effective September 4, 1999.
The Board also publishes an annual report in August for each fiscal year ended in June as well as an annual summary of a selected number of its decisions.
These materials are distributed broadly and may be accessed on the Board's website at www.verilaw.com.
Contact: William T. Phillipy (717) 787-3483
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Office of Policy and Communications
* Environmental Quality Board Policy for Processing Petitions 012-0100-001
* DEP Mediation Confidentiality 012-0501-001
* Policies and Procedures for Implementing the History Code 012-0700-001
* Guidance for Implementation of the Agricultural Land Preservation Policy 012-0700-002
* Quality Management Plan for DEP (written by Labs/MTS) 012-0800-001
* Policy for Development, Approval and Distribution of Regulations 012-0820-001
* Policy to Encourage Voluntary Compliance by Means of Environmental Audits 012-0840-001
* Policy for Development, Approval and Distribution of Guidance 012-0900-001
* Secretary's Directive/Review of Existing Regulations and Technical Guidance Documents
* 012-0900-002
* Electronic Copies of Technical Guidance 012-0900-003
* Revised General Permit Guidance 012-0900-004
* Use of DEP Personal Computers by Local Procurement Units 012-0900-005
* Adoption by Reference of EPA's Y2K Enforcement Policy 012-0900-006
* Public Participation in the Development of Regulations and Technical Guidance 012-1920-001
* Policy/Acceptance/Community Environmental Projects in lieu of Civil Penalties 012-4180-001
* 2001 Environmental Education Grants Program Manual and Forms 012-5500-001
* Environmental Education Grants Elective Program 012-5500-002
* Data Standards for Names and Addresses 013-0830-001
* Data Standard for Pennsylvania Municipality Codes 013-0830-002
* DEP Locational Data Policy 013-0830-003
* Policy for the DEP Money-Back Guarantee Permit Review Program 013-2000-001
Contact: Joe Sieber 717-783-1497
Bureau of Laboratories
* Critical Elements for Certification of Laboratories for Chemistry 150-2302-001
* Critical Elements for Certification of Laboratories for Microbiology 150-2302-002
* Critical Elements for Certification of Laboratories for Radionuclides 150-2302-003
* Procedures for Approval/Accreditation of Laboratories in PA, Utilizing the NELAC Standards 150-2302-004
Contact: Ted Lyter 717-783-7150
Bureau of Land Recycling and Waste Management
* Permit Applications with Out-of-State Notarization 250-2100-751
* Draft Guidance on Radioactivity Monitoring, Munic. & Residual Waste Processing/Disposal Facilities 250-3100-001
* Quality Assurance Program 250-3100-401
* Execution of Release Forms by Waste Management Field Inspectors 250-3120-320
* Purge Water from Groundwater Sampling 250-3130-763
* Calculation of Civil Penalties 250-4180-302
* Risk Assessment Guidelines for Facilities Burning Hazardous Waste 251-0300-402
* Exclusionary Siting Criteria--Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal 251-2000-704
* Revisions to Exclusionary Siting Criteria Document 251-2000-705
* Time Frame for Application of Hazardous Waste Exclusionary Siting Criteria 251-2000-706
* Hazardous Sites Cleanup Act, Preapplication Meetings 251-2100-203
* Policy and Procedure for Municipal Waste Facilities Equivalency Approvals 251-2100-727
* Change of Ownership/Transfer of Permit 251-2100-754
* Review Procedure for Hazardous Waste Transfer Facilities for PBR Status 251-2149-713
* Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program 251-2200-502
* Establishment of Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Program 251-2200-515
* Reimbursement to Host County for Hazardous Review 251-5500-758
* Section 902 Recycling Grant Applications that must comply with Act 57 252-5500-100
* Review of Residual and Hazardous Waste Source Reduction Strategies 252-6600-516
* Land Recycling Program Technical Manual 253-0300-100
* ARARs--Cleanup Response and Remedial Actions 253-4500-606
* Environmental Emergency Response Actions 253-4500-608
* Mitigating Remedies under the Orphan Sites Program 253-4500-613
* Issuance of Grants for Technical Evaluations under HSCA 253-5500-612
* Off-site Audit Manual for Hazardous Sites Cleanup Program 253-5700-621
* Community Relations Activities for State HSCP and Federal Superfund Program 253-5700-632
* Prep of Analysis of Alternatives/HSCA Proposed Response Document 253-5700-634
* Environmental Emergency Response Program Response Actions 253-5800-638
* Clean Fill Policy and Procedures 254-2000-715
* Local Municipality Involvement Process 254-2100-100
* Environmental Assessment Process, Phase I Review 254-2100-101
* Municipal Waste Facility Review--Traffic Analysis 254-2100-102
* Process for Evaluating Daily Volume 254-2100-103
* Areas Where Municipal Waste Landfills (MWLF) are Prohibited 254-2153-721
* Leak Detection Tests for Installed Liners 254-2153-723
* Use of Waste Tires/Tire Derived Materials at Landfills 254-2153-748
* Municipal Sludges Allowed at Agricultural Utilization Sites 254-2154-720
* Single Permit for Multiple Agricultural Usage Sites 254-2154-740
* Pumping Requirements for Construction/Demolition Landfills in Noncoal Mines 254-2157-717
* Liners for Construction/Demolition Waste Landfills 254-2157-718
* Issue of Emergency Municipal Waste Transfer 254-2158-745
* Management of Municipal Ash Waste from Resource Recovery Facility 254-2160-762
* Approval of Beneficial Use by Order of DEP 254-2163-719
* Clarification of the Identification of Infectious Waste Generators 254-2167-702
* Co-mingling of Infectious & Chemotherapeutic Waste in One Container 254-2167-703
* Procedures for Container/Vehicle Decontamination & Small Spill Cleanup 254-2167-708
* Clarification of Requirements Related to Storage Bags 254-2167-709
* Clarification of the Permit-by-Rule Provision for Mixed Waste/Residual Waste 254-2167-712
* Temp Storage & In-Transit Provisions during Transport or Transfer 254-2167-725
* Policy/Procedures for Infectious Waste Definition 254-2167-726
* Guidelines for the Development of County Waste Management Plan Revisions 254-2212-504
* Proper Identification & Disposal of Mixed Loads of Municipal/Residual Waste 254-4000-749
* Best Practices for Environmental Protection in the Mushroom Farm Community 254-5401-001
* Guidelines for Yard Waste Composting Facilities 254-5403-100
* County Option to Retain or Eliminate Municipal Waste Flow Control 257-2212-501
* New Waste Streams Review 258-2000-764
* General Permitting Procedure 258-2000-765
* Municipal Waste-like Permitting Guidance (Form S) 258-2000-766
* Chemical Analysis 258-2000-767
* Implementation Guidance 258-2000-768
* Disposal of Municipal-Like Residual Waste 258-2100-747
* Co-Product Determinations in Residual Waste Program 258-2100-769
* Interim Operating Requirements for Permitted and Unpermitted Facilities 258-2181-771
* Safe Fill Policy and Procedure Establishing Criteria for use of Uncontaminated Soil,
* Rock, Stone etc. 258-2182-773
* Cleanup Standards under the Residual Waste Regulations 258-5100-761
Contact: Michele Blake 717-783-6006
Bureau of Air Quality
* Employer Trip Reduction Policy 271-5000-001
* Compliance Assurance Policy for Cement Kilns with CEMS 273-4000-001
* Compliance Assurance Policy for Hospital Waste Incinerators 273-4000-002
* Compliance Assurance Policy for Municipal Waste Incinerators, including Revisions 273-4000-003
* Enforcement Policy for CEMS on Fluid Catalytic Crackling Units 273-4000-004
* Enforcement Policy--CEMS and Coal Sampling/Analysis Systems 273-4000-005
* Interim Compliance Strategy on RACT for NOX Sources with CEMS 273-4000-007
* Policy for Sampling/Determination of Compliance with Low RVP Gasoline
* Requirements in the Pittsburgh 273-4000-008
* Air Pollution Control Act/Compliance History Review/Civil Penalty Assessment Procedure 273-4100-005
* DEP/EPA Asbestos Demolition/Renovation Civil Penalty Policy 273-4130-001
* Guidance for Application of Regional Civil Assessment Procedure 273-4130-003
* Compliance Docket Procedure 273-4130-004
* Stage I Penalty Assessment Guidance 273-4130-006
* Stage II Enforcement Strategy 273-4130-007
* Compliance Strategy for Mushroom Composting Operations 273-5401-001
* Source Testing Manual 274-0300-002
* Continuous Emissions Monitoring Manual 274-0300-003
* Policy for Stage II Vapor Recovery Testing Requirements 274-3100-001
* Interim Procedures Pertaining to Continuous Source Monitor. Sys. Quarterly Data Reports 274-3100-002
* Air Quality Operating Permit--Protocol 275-2101-001
* AQ Operating Permit--Permitting Procedures 275-2101-002
* Air Quality Permit Exemptions 275-2101-003
* AQ Operating Permit--Modification/Reactivation 275-2101-004
* AQ Operating Permit--Delegation Conditions & Policy Performance Test Waivers 275-2101-005
* AQ Operating Permit--Requirements 275-2101-006
* AQ Operating Permit--Best Available Technology & Other Permitting Criteria 275-2101-007
* AQ Operating Permit--Hazardous Waste Incineration 275-2101-008
* AQ Operating Permit--Waste Derives Liquid Fuel Policies 275-2101-009
* AQ Operating Permit--Air Toxics Policies 275-2101-010
* AQ Operating Permit--Public Notification 275-2101-011
* AQ Operating Permit--Prevention of Significant Deterioration 275-2101-014
* AQ Operating Permit--Volatile Organic Compounds 275-2101-015
* AQ Operating Permit--Continuous Source Monitors 275-2101-016
Contact: Ralph Scanlan 717-787-1548
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[Continued from previous Web Page] Bureau of Radiation Protection
* P & P Summary, Radiation Control Division 291-0400-001
* Compliance and Enforcement Policy 291-4100-001
* Nuclear Power Generating Station Incident Manual 292-0400-002
* Policy and Procedures, Nuclear Safety Division, Nuclear Safety Section 293-0400-001
* Low Level Radioactive Waste Section Policies and Procedures 293-0400-002
* Conducting Radiological Performance Assessments For LLRW Disposal in PA 293-2400-001
* Enhanced Containment through Engineered Barriers Staff Technical Report 293-2400-002
* Requirements for LLRW Minimization Plan 293-2400-003
* Radon Certification Policy 294-2309-001
* Radon Mitigation Standards 294-2309-002
* Pennsylvania Radon Certification Guide 294-2309-003
Contact: Marianne Hansen 717-787-3720
Bureau of Waterways Engineering
* Interagency Agreement with the Susquehanna River Basin 310-0600-002
* Land Acquisition Policies 310-2139-002
* Criteria and Fees for Dam Safety Limited Power Permits 310-2140-001
* Annual Dam Inspection Report Policy 310-3120-001
* Category 3 Dam Inspection Program 310-3140-002
* Compliance Assistance and Enforcement Manual 310-4000-001
Contact: Eugene Counsel 717-787-6826
Bureau of Water Quality Protection
* Conservation District Fund Allocation Program 361-0100-001
* Chesapeake Bay Nonpoint Source Pollution Abatement Program 361-0100-002
* Water Quality Toxics Management Strategy 361-0100-003
* Manure Management for Environmental Protection 361-0300-001
* Field Application of Manure 361-0300-002
* Chesapeake Bay Financial Assistance Funding Program Guidelines 361-5500-004
* Domestic Wastewater Facilities Manual 362-0300-001
* Small Flow Sewage Treatment Facility Manual 362-0300-002
* Sewage Facilities Planning: Preparing Act 537 Update Revisions 362-0300-003
* Agrinomics Loading Rate Calculations for Biosolids 362-0300-004
* A Guide To Requirements and Procedures For Obtaining Permits etc for Industrial
* Wastewater Mgt. System 362-0300-004
* Handbook--NPDES Permit for POTW and Non-Municipal Wastewater Dischargers 362-0300-005
* Handbook--NPDES Permit for Industrial Wastewater Dischargers 362-0300-006
* Alternate and Experimental Systems Guidance 362-0300-007
* NPDES Program Implementation- MOU Concerning WQM, NPDES Program
* Implementation, and Related Matters 362-0400-001
* National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Program Implementation 362-0600-001
* Agreement Between Oil/Gas Mgmt and Water Quality on Pollution Discharge 362-0600-002
* MOU for the use of Biosolids at Mined Sites 362-0600-003
* Permitting Policy and Procedure Manual 362-2000-001
* Guidelines for the Development and Implementation on Writing Emergency Response Plans 362-2000-001
* Policy for Permitting Surface Water Diversions 362-2000-003
* Subsurface Disposal of Carwash Waste 362-2000-005
* Conducting Technical Reviews of Water Quality Management (Part II) Permit 362-2000-007
* Conducting Technical Reviews of Minor NPDES Renewal Applications 362-2000-008
* Manual for Land Application of Treated Sewage and Industrial Wastewater 362-2000-009
* Interim CAFO Policy 362-2000-010
* Technical Guidance for Permitting Landfill Leachate Discharges 362-2183-001
* Technology-Based Control Requirements for Water Treatment Plant Wastes 362-2183-003
* Technical Guidance for Development of NPDES Permit Requirements Steam Electric Industry 362-2183-004
* Biosolids Program Implementation Guidance 362-2192-001
* Guidance for the Storage of Biosolids 362-2192-002
* Guidelines for Agricultural Utilization of Sewage Sludge 362-2192-003
* Guidelines for the Development and Implementation of Environmental Emergency Response
* Plans 362-2200-001
* Review and Coordination of Chapter 94Reports and Act 537 Planning 362-2206-001
* Policy Establishing New Program Direction for Act 537 Comprehensive Planning 362-2206-007
* Impact/Subsurface Disposal on Ground Water Nitrate-Nitrogen Levels 362-2207-004
* Administration of Fee Collection for Planning Module Reviews 362-2207-008
* Municipal Guidance--Reconstructive Planning 362-2208-002
* Calculation of Contingent Penalties for Effluent Violations 362-4000-001
* Field Manual for Compliance Orders 362-4000-002
* Guidance for Civil Penalty Calculation for Effluent Violations 362-4180-001
* Civil Penalty Assessment Procedures for Pollution Incidents 362-4180-002
* Calculation of Civil Penalties for Willfulness 362-4180-003
* PA Sewage Facilities Act 537, Enforcement Reimbursement 362-5512-001
* Act 537 Sewage Facilities Planning Grants 362-5512-002
* Recognition of Selected Cost Items Associated with ''Inflow and Infiltration Studies'' 362-5512-003
* Wetlands Protection Action Plan 363-0200-001
* Delegation of Authority for Chapters 105-106 363-0200-002
* Pennsylvania Wetland Replacement Project 363-0200-003
* Design Criteria--Wetland Replacement/Monitoring 363-0300-001
* Chapter 105 Program Manual 363-0400-001
* Delegation of Chapter 105 Functions to County Conservation Districts 363-0600-001
* Agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 363-0600-003
* Delegation of Chapter 105 Functions to Oil & Gas and Field Operations 363-2100-002
* Erosion and Sedimentation Pollution Control Manual 363-2134-008
* Earth Disturbance Permit Policies and Procedures 363-2134-010
* Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Manual for Agriculture 363-2134-011
* Criteria and Fees for Waterways Management Limited Power Permits 363-2140-001
* Chapter 105 General Permits 363-2141-001
* NPDES Permit: Discharge of Storm Water from Construction Activities 363-2191-014
* General Policy on Review of Erosion/Sediment Control Plans 363-2200-011
* Erosion/Sedimentation Control: Plan Development Checklists/Worksheets/Details/Notes 363-2218-009
* Certification for Corps Nationwide Permits (Wetlands) 363-2316-001
* Guidelines for Determining Bonds 363-2505-001
* Complaint Handling/Problem Assessment for Conservation Districts 363-3000-012
* Inspection of Earth Disturbance Sites 363-3000-013
* Compliance Assistance and Enforcement Manual 363-4000-001
Contact: Christine Sowers 717-772-4472
Bureau of Water Supply Management
* Guidance for Reviewing Capital Grants for Construction381-5500-001
* Inspection and Change Order Review--PENNVEST Funded Projects 381-5511-001
* Performance Certification for PENNVEST Funded Projects 381-5511-002
* Value Engineering Analysis, Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund 381-5511-005
* Cost Effectiveness Review--PENNVEST Funded Projects 381-5511-007
* DEP and Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority Agreement 381-5511-012
* A State Environmental Review Process for Pennsylvania 381-5511-013
* Guidance on the Utilization of Minority and Women's Business Enterprise Firms 381-5511-014
* Categorical Exclusion Provisions--PENNVEST Funded Projects 381-5511-015
* Handbook for PennVest Wastewater Projects 381-5511-113
* Guidance for the Review and Processing Act 339 State Grants for Operation of
* Sewage Treatment Works 381-5513-001
* Ground Source Heat Pump Manual 383-0300-001
* Working Guide to the Lead and Copper Rule 383-0300-107
* Safe Drinking Water Program Field Staff Handbook 383-0400-101
* Total Coliform Rule Staff Handbook (383-XXXX-102s) 383-0400-102
* Bottled, Vended, Retail and Bulk Water Staff Handbook (383-0400-103's) 383-0400-103
* Health Effects and Risk Management Staff Handbook 383-0400-104
* Inorganic, Volatile Organic and Synthetic Organic Chemicals Staff Handbook (383-0400-105's) 383-0400-105
* Surface Water Treatment Safe Drinking Water Program Staff Handbook383-0400-106
* Staff Handbook, Lead and Copper Rule (383-0400-107's) 383-0400-107
* Permitting and Plan Review Staff Handbook (383-0400-108's) 383-0400-108
* Data Management Staff Handbook (383-0400-109's) 383-0400-109
* Safe Drinking Water Program Compliance Strategy 383-0400-110
* Safe Drinking Water Program General Staff Handbook 383-0400-111
* Financial Assistance Management Safe Drinking Water Program Staff Handbook 383-0400-113
* Principles for Ground Water Pollution Prevention and Remediation 383-0800-001
* Summary of Key Requirements, Community Water Systems 383-0810-101
* Summary of Key Requirements for Total Coliform Rule 383-0810-102
* Summary of Key Requirements for Phase 2 & Phase 5 Wellhead Protection Rule 383-0810-105
* Summary of Key Requirements for Surface Water Filtration Rule 383-0810-106
* Summary of Key Requirements for Lead and Copper Rule 383-0810-107
* Summary of Key Requirements for Transient Noncommunity Water Systems 383-0810-201
* Summary of Key Requirements for Bottled Water Systems 383-0810-203
* Summary of Key Requirements for Surface Water Identification Protocol 383-0810-206
* Summary of Key Requirements for Nontransient/Noncommunity Water Systems 383-0810-301
* Summary of Key Requirements for Vended/Bulk Water Hauling 383-0810-303
* Summary of Key Requirements for Consecutive Water Systems 383-0810-401
* Comprehensive State Ground Water Protection Program (CSGWPP) 383-2000-030
* Guidance for Construction and Operation Permits Guidance 383-2000-108
* Pilot Plant Filtration Studies for Filtration of Surface Sources 383-2000-208
* Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Permit Guide to Public Water Systems 383-2100-108
* DEP Approval Guide for Noncommunity Water Systems 383-2100-208
* Public Water Supply Manual, Part 2--Community Water System Design Standards 383-2125-108
* Permitting of Vended Water Systems 383-2126-103
* Permitting of Retail Water Facilities 383-2126-203
* Public Water Supply Manual, Part III 383-2126-303
* Permitting of Bulk Water Hauling Systems 383-2127-103
* Public Water Supply Manual, Part IV--Noncommunity System Design Standards 383-2128-108
* Screening Criteria on Water Quality/Quantity Impacts for Drinking Water Permits 383-2131-001
* Guidance for the Review & Approval of an Existing Well Water Source for Use at a Public Water System 383-2200-108
* Groundwater Monitoring Guidance Manual 383-3000-001
* Safe Drinking Water Program Field-Related Compliance 383-3000-101
* Program Guidance on the Total Coliform Rule Guidance 383-3000-102
* Corrosion Control Treatment--Basic Feasibility Study 383-3000-307
* Public Water Supply Manual, Part 7 383-3100-111
* Public Water Supply Manual--Part 5, Sections 1 & 2 383-3110-111
* Public Water Supply Manual, Part 5, App A 383-3110-211
* Surveillance Strategy and Implementation Guidelines 383-3120-101
* Filter Plant Performance Evaluations and Response 383-3120-106
* Giardia Sampling and Response 383-3130-106
* New Source Sampling Requirements for Surface Water Sources 383-3130-108
* Community and Nontransient Noncommunity Water Systems: New Source Sampling
* for Groundwater Sources 383-3130-208
* Transient Noncommunity Water Systems: New Source Sampling Requirements
* for Groundwater Sources 383-3130-308
* Ground Water Quality Monitoring Network: Ambient and Fixed Station Network (FSN) 383-3200-009
* Quality Assurance Work Plans for Groundwater Monitoring Stations 383-3200-016
* Laboratory Reporting Instructions for Total and Fecal Coliform Bacteria 383-3301-102
* Guide to Laboratory Reporting Instructions for BVRBs 383-3301-103
* Laboratory Reporting Instructions for Chemical Contaminants 383-3301-105
* Filter Rule Reporting Instructions/Public Water Systems Using Filtered Surface-Water 383-3301-106
* Laboratory Reporting Instructions, Lead and Copper Rule 383-3301-107
* Laboratory Reporting Instructions/ Radiological Contaminants/ Drinking Water Distribution 383-3301-205
* Filter Rule Reporting Instructions for Public Water Supply Systems Using Unfiltered
* Surface Water 383-3301-206
* Laboratory Reporting Procedures for Total Trihalomethanes 383-3301-305
* Laboratory Reporting Instructions, Unregulated Chemical Contaminants 383-3301-405
* Pennsylvania Drinking Water Information System (PADWIS) Inventory User's Manual 383-3310-109
* PADWIS Inventory Reports by PWSID 383-3310-209
* Pennsylvania Drinking Water Information System (PADWIS) Violation and Enforcement
* Users Manual 383-3310-409
* PADWIS Reporting 383-3310-609
* Pennsylvania Vulnerability Assessment Summary 383-3500-105
* Guidance for Surface Water Identification 383-3500-106
* Surface Water Identification Protocol--NCWS 383-3500-112
* PENNVEST Guidance 383-5500-113
* Small Water Systems Regionalization Grant Program 383-5500-213
* Formation of Water Authorities Grant Program 83-5500-413
* County Water Supply Planning 383-5500-513
* Public Water Supply Manual, Part VI 383-5900-111
Contact: Trudy Troutman 717-783-3795
Bureau of Watershed Conservation
* Special Protection Waters Implementation Handbook 391-0300-002
* Establishment of Alternate Thermal Effluent Limitations 391-2000-002
* Determining Water Quality Based Point Source Effluent Limits 391-2000-003
* Implementation Guidance Design Conditions 391-2000-006
* Technical Reference for the Water Quality Model 6.3 for Windows (WQM63W) 391-2000-007
* Implementation Guidance for the Sampling and Analysis of Osmotic Pressure 391-2000-008
* Implementation Guidance for Phosphorus Discharges to Lakes, Ponds, and Impoundments 391-2000-010
* Technical Reference Guide for the Pennsylvania Single Discharge Toxics Model 391-2000-011
* Users Guide for the Pennsylvania Single Discharge Toxics Model 391-2000-012
* Implementation Guidance of Section 93.7 Ammonia Criteria 391-2000-013
* Implementation Guidance for Evaluating Wastewater Discharges to Drainage
* Ditches and Swales 391-2000-014
* Implementation Guidance for Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) Regulation 391-2000-015
* Implementation Guidance for Temperature Criteria 391-2000-017
* Implementation Guidance for Section 95.9 Phosphorus Discharges to Free Flowing Streams 391-2000-018
* Implementation Guidance for Application of Section 93.5 (e) 391-2000-019
* Protocol/Estimating First Order Pollutant Fate Coefficients/Volatile Organic Substances 391-2000-020
* Field Data Collection & Evaluation Protocol/Determining Stream & Point Source Discharge Hardness 391-2000-021
* Ambient Water Quality in the Determination of Wasteload Allocations and NPDES Effluent Limitations 391-2000-022
* Design Stream Flows 391-2000-023
* Field Data Collection and Evaluation Protocol for Deriving Daily and Hourly Discharge Coefficients 391-2000-024
* Pennsylvania's Ground Water Quality Monitoring Network: Ambient and Fixed
* Station Network 391-3200-002
* Quality Assurance Work Plan: Cause/Effect Surveys 391-3200-003
* Aquatic Life Use Attainability Studies--Flow Water & Impoundment 391-3200-004
* Aquatic Life Special Water Quality Protection Survey 391-3200-005
* Quality Assurance Work Plan: Toxics Surveys 391-3200-006
* Stream Enrichment Risk Analysis 391-3200-007
* Quality Assurance Work Plan: Advanced Treatment Model -Calibration/Verification Surveys 391-3200-008
* Standardized Biological Field Collection & Laboratory Methods 391-3200-010
* Evaluation of Phosphorus to Lakes, Ponds & Impoundments 391-3200-013
* General Policy and Procedures for the Review of Water Allocation Permit Applications 392-2130-001
* Subsidiary Water Allocation Permit Requirement 392-2130-002
* Attorney General Opinion 361 re: 1939 Water Rights Act 392-2130-003
* Recision of Water Rights 392-2130-004
* Policy for Regulation of Interbasin Transfers 392-2130-005
* Metering of Withdrawals under Orders of Confirmation 392-2130-006
* Constant Gallons per Capita per Day (GPCD) 392-2130-007
* Permit Life 392-2130-008
* Recognizing Succession to Water Rights as a Result of Changes of Ownership 392-2130-012
* Stationary/Nonstationary Tanks 393-0900-006
* Exemption form Reg Fees for Volunteer Fire Cos/Volunteer EMS Orgs 393-0900-009
* Modification and Maintenance Issues 393-0900-011
* Storage Tank Cleaning Activities 393-0900-012
* Applicability of 40 CFR, Subpart 280, Sub G to Previously Closed Tanks 393-0900-014
* Implementation of Act 16 393-0900-015
* Implementation of Act 34 393-0900-016
* Summary of the Technical Requirements for Aboveground Storage Tanks 393-0900-018
* Summary of the Simplified Program for Small Aboveground Storage Tanks 393-0900-019
* Summary of the Technical Standards for Underground Storage Tanks 393-0900-020
* UST/AST System Variances 393-0900-021
* Verification of Emergency Containment Structures for Aboveground Storage Tanks 393-0900-022
* Storage Tanks Certification Program (Chapter 245, A and B) 393-2300-001
* ASNT Level II Certification 393-2318-001
* PE Certification for Aboveground Storage Tanks (ASTs) 393-2318-002
* Upgrade Requirements/Substantial Modification of Underground Storage Tanks 393-2318-003
* Summary of the Permitting of Underground and Aboveground Storage Tank
* Systems and Facilities 393-2318-004
* Statement of Policy--Definition of Underground Storage Tank 393-2320-001
* Permeability of Secondary Containment & Emergency Containment 393-3300-002
* Penalty Assessment Matrix 393-4180-001
* Strategy for Addressing the 1998 Federal and State Deadline for Upgrading Existing USTs 393-4180-003
* Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Coastal Zone Management Program and Final
* Environmental Impact Statement 394-0300-001
* PA's Continuous Planning Process (CPP) for Water Quality Management 1999 Update 394-0810-001
* Municipal Reference Document--Department Guidance for the Bluff Recession and
* Setback Act 394-2000-001
* PA's Nonpoint Source Mgt. Program 394-2000-002
Contact: Pat Phillipy 717-787-5267
Office of Field Operations
* Policy for Model Permit Application Process 400-2000-300
* Emergency Operations Plan 400-5900-101
* Policy for Authorizing Emergency Response Expenditure 400-5900-102
* Policy for Emergency Response Critiques 400-5900-103
* Policy for Authorities of DEP On-Scene Coordinators 400-5900-104
* Policy for Emergency Response Contracting 400-5900-105
* Policies for Authorities of DEP's Director of Emergency Response 400-5900-107
* Policy for Contracting with Fire Companies or HAZMAT Teams 400-5900-108
* Policy for Authorization of Emergency Transport/Storage of Hazardous Waste 400-5900-109
* Policy for Field Order Authorization of Emergency Response Team 400-5900-110
* Procedures for Emergency Contracting to Extinguish Mine Fire 400-5900-111
* Policy for Gasoline Fume Emergency Criteria 400-5900-112
* Chlorine Safety Procedures 400-5900-113
* Hazardous Material and Hazardous Atmosphere Safety Policy 400-5900-114
* Confined Space Safety Policy 400-5900-115
* Policy for Electrofishing Personnel and Equipment Safety 400-5900-116
Contact: Charles High 717-787-5027
Bureau of Oil and Gas Management
* Operator's Manual 550-0300-001
* PA's Plan for Addressing Problem Abandoned Wells and Orphaned Wells 550-0800-001
* Administrative Policies and Procedures Manual 550-2000-001
* Oil and Gas Wastewater Permitting Manual 550-2100-002
* Oil and Gas Well Drilling Permit Applications and Related Approvals 550-2100-003 through 007
* Guidelines for Submitting Oil/Gas Bonds 550-2501-101
* Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Policy 550-4000-001
* Interagency Agreement with the Fish and Boat Commission 560-0600-101
* MOU Between PA Game Commission and DEP 560-0600-102
* Interagency Agreement, Historical Museum Commission 560-0600-104
* Interagency Agreement, Waste Management 560-0600-105
* Office of Surface Mining MOU 560-0600-204
* Fish and Boat Commission Coordination 560-0700-302
* Game Commission Coordination 560-0700-303
* Review of Surface Mine Applications on High Quality Waters 560-0700-304
* SOAP and ROAP Application Processing and Preassignment Field Conference 561-2305-201
* Small Operator and Remining Operator Assistance Programs (SOAP & ROAP)
* Report Review 561-2305-203
* SOAP and ROAP Applicant Liability and Reimbursement Procedure 561-2305-601
* Mine Subsidence Insurance (MSI) Coverage Issuance Procedures 561-5300-101
* Mine Subsidence Insurance (MSI) Damage Claim Processing Procedures 561-5300-201
* Projects and Activities under the Environmental Good Samaritan Act 562-2000-001
* Licensing, Name Changes 562-2000-703
* Municipal Mining Licenses, Permits and Bonds 562-2100-704
* Prompt Closure of Abandoned Underground Mine Openings 562-2112-315
* Sealing Mine Openings, Bituminous 562-2112-316
* Sealing Anthracite Underground Mine Openings 562-2112-317
* Bituminous Coal Surface Mining/Blasting near Utilities and Pipelines 562-2112-503
* Blasting Complaint Protocol 562-2112-504
* Blaster's License Suspension and Revocation Procedure 562-2402-501
* Drop Trailer and Tanker Guidelines 562-2403-505
* Insurance Requirements and Water Supply Replacement Assurance 562-2500-702
* Surety Reclamation of Bond Forfeiture Sites 562-2504-312
* Inspections 562-3000-102
* Field Evaluation of Pit Size Variances 562-3000-105
* Applicant Violator System (AVS) Inspections 562-3000-110
* Applicant Violator System (AVS) Compliance 562-3000-802
* Fixing Water Samples 562-3200-203
* Normal/Favorable Planting Season 562-3200-205
* Citizens' Requests: Receiving, Tracking, Investigating, Appealing and Filing 562-3900-402
* Water Supply Replacement and Compliance 562-4000-101
* Compliance/Enforcement Procedures 562-4100-301
* Enforcement, Alternative 562-4100-307
* Bond Forfeiture 562-4170-308
* Civil Penalty Assessments 562-4180-306
* Reclamation in Lieu of Cash Payment for Civil Penalties 562-4180-309
* Bankrupt Surety Company Bond Replacement Requirements and Civil Penalty Calculations 562-4180-310
* Civil Penalty Collections 562-4180-311
* Surface Mine Accident Investigations 562-5900-001
* Engineering Manual for Coal 563-0300-101
* Government Financed Construction Contracts 563-2000-001
* Coal Exploration 563-2000-102
* Coal Exploration by Slope Development 563-2000-105
* Noncoal Underground Mine Permit Applications 563-2000-203
* Homeowner Notification of Right to Pre-Blast Survey (Industrial Minerals) 563-2000-204
* Right of Entry 563-2000-208
* Review Process, Bituminous Coal Blast Plan 563-2000-223
* Beneficial Use of Sewage Sludge at Active Mine Sites 563-2000-602
* Technical Review, Coal Mining 563-2000-609
* Perennial Stream Protection 563-2000-655
* Permit Renewals 563-2100-216
* Noncommercial Exemption from Requirements of the Noncoal SMCRA 563-2111-101
* Building Construction Exemption from Requirements of the Noncoal SMCRA 563-2111-102
* Noncoal Operations 563-2111-111
* Highwall Stability In Long-Term Multiple Bench Quarries 563-2111-112
* Insignificant Boundary Corrections for Surface Mining Activities 563-2112-203
* Application Review, Mining Permit 563-2112-205
* Beneficial Use of Coal Ash at Active Coal Mine Sites 563-2112-206
* Application Review, Coal Mining Activity Completeness 563-2112-211
* Evaluation and Approval of Land Use Changes for Surface Water Coal Mine Operations 563-2112-212
* Application Review, Coal Mining Activity Preapplication 563-2112-214
* Application Review, Accepted Coal Mining Activity 563-2112-215
* Alkaline Addition for Surface Coal Mines 563-2112-217
* Permit Transfers 563-2112-218
* Cumulative Hydrologic Impact Assessments (CHIAs) 563-2112-219
* Coal Surface Mining--Oil and Gas Barriers 563-2112-222
* Certification Guidelines for Beneficial Uses of Coal Ash 563-2112-224
* Beneficial Uses of Coal Ash 563-2112-225
* Evaluation and Approval of Innovative Mining and Reclamation Techniques 563-2112-603
* Auger Mining 563-2112-604
* Water Supply Replacement and Permitting 563-2112-605
* Marketing of Anthracite Coal Reject Materials 563-2112-607
* Constricted Wetlands for Mine Drainage Treatment 563-2112-608
* Determining Eligibility of Pre-Existing Pollutional Discharges 563-2112-610
* Technical Review, Permitting Pre-existing Pollutional Discharges 563-2112-611
* Passive Treatment Systems as Best Professional Judgment Treatment of
* Postmining Discharges 563-2112-615
* Effluent Limits for Postmining Discharges 563-2112-616
* Underground Mining near Oil and Gas Wells 563-2112-652
* Permitting Ventilation Boreholes for Underground Coal Mines 563-2112-653
* Technical Review, Mine Stability 563-2112-654
* Liners--Impoundments and Storage Areas 563-2112-656
* Technical Review, Public Water Protection Zones 563-2112-657
* Imminent Hazards Associated with Subsidence from Active Mining 563-2112-658
* Coal Refuse Disposal--Site Selection 563-2113-660
* Noncoal Surface Mining Payment in Lieu of Bond 563-2500-401
* Procedures for Calculating Mine Subsidence Bonds 563-2504-101
* Anthracite Mine Operator's Emergency Bond Loan (A.E.B.L.) Program 563-2504-405
* Bonding, Direct Submittal of Bonds 563-2504-407
* Phased Deposit of Collateral Coal and Noncoal Mining 563-2504-409
* Processing Completion Reports 563-2504-411
* Evaluating Postmining Discharges 563-2504-412
* Bond Adjustment/Release for Postmining Discharge 563-2504-450
* Bonding, Anthracite Underground Mines 563-2504-451
* Qualifying, Processing and Tracking Financial Guarantees and Bond Credits 563-2504-501
* Monitoring and Compliance and Bond Release for Subchapters F and G Permits 563-2504-612
* Section 316(h): Use of Electronic Atmospheric Detectors in lieu of Approved
Contact: Evan Shuster 717-787-5103
Bureau of Deep Mine Safety
* Flame Safety Lamps 580-2200-003
* Procedures for Processing Requests to Adopt New Items or Methods 580-2200-004
* Guidelines for Use of Internal Combustion Motors in Underground Mines other than Coal 580-2200-008
* Section 247--Guidelines to Approve Ventilation Plans for Abandoned/Unused Mine Areas 580-2219-002
* Section 253(b)--Guidelines for Approving Roof Bolts as Primary Support 580-2219-003
* Submission of Mine Maps when a Mine is Abandoned 580-2219-008
* Deep Mine Safety Program Guidance Manual 580-3000-001
* Clarification of Pertinence of DEP Statutes re: Coal Processing Facilities 580-3000-005
* Underground Mine Accident and Production/ Man-hour Reporting 580-3300-001
Contact: Allison Gaida 724-439-7304
Office of Pollution Prevention and Compliance Assistance
* Guidance for Pollution Prevention and Energy Efficiency Site Visits 700-5600-001
Contact: Calvin Kirby 717-772-5834
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GENERAL SERVICES
POLICY STATEMENTS:
Bureau of Contract Administration & Business Development
-- Contract Compliance--Pre-qualification of Vendors and Non-construction Contractors, Pa Code § 68
-- Contract Compliance--Construction Contracts, 4 Pa Code § 68.101
-- Internal Guidelines for MBE/WBE Certification, 4 Pa Code § 68.201
(Contact: Gary Lee 783-3119)
GUIDANCE MANUALS:
Bureau of Construction
-- Administrative Procedures
(Contact: David McCarty 787-6330)
Bureau of Contract Administration & Business Development
-- Contract Compliance Review for Contractors (Construction and Non-Construction
-- Contract Compliance Orientation and Training Manual
(Contact: Gary Lee 783-3119)
Bureau of Engineering and Architecture
-- Bureau of Engineering and Architecture Procedure Manual
(Contact: Bob Glenn 787-3709)
Bureau of Police and Safety
-- Capitol Police Duty Manual
(Contact: Eugene Marzullo 787-9013)
Bureau of Publications & Paperwork Management
-- M210.4 Forms Management (8/16/83).....1-2
-- M210.5 Standard (STD) Forms Management (9/15/98)
-- M210.6 Publications Management (8/1/84).....1
(Contact: Donald E. Gibas 787-3707)
Bureau of Purchases
-- M215.3--Field Procurement Handbook (8/20/99)
(Contact: Joseph Nugent 787-4718)
Bureau of Supplies and Surplus Operations
-- State Surplus Property Manual (2/3/98)
-- M610.1 Commodity Distribution Center Catalog (10/27/97)
(Contact: Ronald Wolf 787-5940)
Bureau of Vehicle Management
-- Automotive Service Facilities
(Contact: Joe Robb 787-3162)
Professional Selections and Project Control Office
-- Instructions to Bidders
(Contact: Ann Fischer 787-4479)
Bureau of Real Estate
-- M260.1 Manual for Space Utilization (12/2/77 & 3/3/80.1-2)
(Contact: Michael E. Adams 787-2834)
MANAGEMENT DIRECTIVES AND ADMINISTRATIVE CIRCULARS:
Bureau of Facilities Management
-- 625.8 Contracting for Bargaining Unit Work (2/25/94)
-- 99-37 Christmas Trees and Decorations (11/9/99)
(Contact: Thomas Stanbeck 787-3893)
Bureau of Financial and Management Services
--220.3 Mail Delivery Between Harrisburg and the Pittsburgh and Philadelphia State Office Buildings (10/26/82)
--220.10 Processing Automated Mail (2/21/91)
--240.7 Submission of Changes to the Commonwealth Telephone Directory, Agency Organizational & Functional Listings, and Employee Locator File (9/26/97)
--610.15 Master Lease Program (1/3/95)
(Contact: Barbara Sexton 787-5051)
Bureau of Police and Safety
--205.2 Powers and Duties of Policing Forces (2/9/77)
--625.4 Enforcement of Fire and Panic Regulations (3/27/91)
--720.3 Guidelines for Reporting Bombs and Bomb Threats (12/17/97)
(Contact: Eugene Marzullo 787-9013)
Bureau of Publications & Paperwork Management
--220.9 Graphic Design, Typesetting, Reproduction, and Printing Services (6/4/87)
(Contact: Donald E. Gibas 787-3707)
Bureau of Purchases
--215.9 Contractor Responsibility Program (4/16/99)
--250.3 State Contracts Information Document (10/17/97)
--620.1 Coal Sampling and Reporting (6/18/00)
(Contact: Joseph Nugent 787-4718)
Commonwealth Agency Recycling Office
--205.22 Implementation of Act 1998-101, Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling & Waste Reduction Act (8/7/89)
(Contact: John Rarig 772-2300)
Bureau of Risk and Insurance Management
--630.1 Agency Insurance Coordinators (10/2/87)
--630.2 Reporting of Employee Liability Claims (4/28/98)
--720.4 Safety and Loss Prevention Program (10/2/87)
(Contact: Kenneth Love 787-2492)
Bureau of Contract Administration & Business Development
--215.16 Contract Compliance Program (6/30/99)
--410.10 Guidelines for Investigating and Resolving Discrimination Complaints (3/29/97)
(Contact: Gary Lee 783-3119)
Bureau of Professional Selections & Administrative Services
--625.9 Agency Funded Construction Projects Exceeding $25,000 (6/4/97)
--00-16 Submission of Construction Requisitions Financed by Lapsing Funds (6/19/00)
(Contact: Ann Fischer 787-7156)
Commonwealth Travel Center
--99-21 Commonwealth Travel Center Contract Administration (7/9/99)
--99-32 Services provided by the Commonwealth Travel Center (9/8/99)
(Contact: James Henning 772-0372)
Commonwealth Media Services
--220.1 Commonwealth Media Services (6/21/90)
(Contact: Carlton Sherwood 787-9777)
Bureau of Real Estate
--625.1 Repairs, Alterations, and Improvements to Commonwealth Buildings Under the Direct Supervision of the Department of General Services (4/10/96)
--625.2 Inventory of Commonwealth Property (6/3/96)
--625.5 Reporting Surplus Real Property (5/6/96)
--625.6 Lease Amendment Exceptions for Leasehold Improvements Costing Less than $5,000 (10/27/86)
--625.7 Use of STD-291, Request for Lease Action and Budget Approval (11/6/97)
--00-13 Availability--State Surplus Real Property for Transfer to Commonwealth Agencies--Washington Co. (6/5/00)
--99-25 Availability of State Surplus Real Property for Transfer to Commonwealth Agencies--Bucks Co. (7/26/99)
(Contact: Michael E. Adams 787-2834)
Bureau of Supplies and Surplus Operations
--00-4 Calendar Bases, Calendar Refills, Diaries and Date Books for 2001 (2/2/00)
--99-22 Availability--Commonwealth Telephone Directory (7/9/99)
(Contact: Ronald Wolf 787-5940)
Bureau of Vehicle Management
--615.1 Temporary Assignment of Commonwealth Automotive Fleet (12/2/92)
--615.3 Rates and Billing for Motor Vehicles of the Commonwealth Automotive Fleet (6/19/00)
--615.6 License Plates for Commonwealth-Owned Vehicles (6/30/97)
--615.7 Commonwealth Vehicle Invoices (7/3/97)
--615.9 Permanent Assignment of Commonwealth Automotive Fleet Vehicles (12/9/92)
--615.11 Use and Condition Inspections of Commonwealth-Owned Motor Vehicles (4/21/82)
--615.12 Motor Vehicle Authorization List (8/11/83)
--615.13 Emission Control Test Program--Commonwealth Automotive Fleet (9/26/97)
--615.14 Repairs and Maintenance, Commonwealth Automotive Fleet (6/25/97)
--00-14 Refueling of Commonwealth Automobile Fleet Vehicles (6/6/00)
--99-35 Placing of Decals and Logos on Commonwealth Vehicles (11/2/99)
--99-36 Winterization of State Vehicles and Commonwealth Garage Parking and Hours of Operation (11/2/99)
(Contact: Joe Robb 787-3162)
EXTERNAL GUIDELINES
Bureau of Engineering and Architecture
-- Professional Agreement and General Conditions to that Agreement
(Contact: Bob Glenn 787-3709)
Bureau of Contract Administration & Business Development
-- The Pennsylvania Minority and Women Business Enterprise Officem
(Contact: Gary Lee 783-3119)
Bureau of Supplies and Surplus Operations
-- Drug Reduction Property Program
-- State Surplus Property Program
-- Federal Surplus Property Program
(Contact: Ronald Wolf 787-5940)
Bureau of Purchases
-- Cooperative Purchasing Program
(Contact: Joseph Nugent 787-4718)
Executive Office
-- Doing Business with the Department of General Services
(Contact: Samatha Elliot 787-3197)
INTERNAL GUIDELINES:
Departmental Procedures (By Category)
Organization and Functions
-- Organization and Functions
-- Executive Offices
-- Bureau of Risk and Insurance Management
-- Deputy Secretary for Procurement
-- Bureau of Vehicle Management
-- Bureau of Purchases
-- Bureau of Supplies and Surplus Operations
-- Deputy Secretary for Central Services
-- Bureau of Police and Safety
-- Bureau of Buildings and Grounds
-- Bureau of Real Estate
-- Deputy Secretary for Administration
-- Contract Administration and Business Development
-- Fiscal Management Unit
-- Bureau of Management Services
-- Bureau of Publications and Paperwork Management
-- Bureau of Personnel
-- Commonwealth Media Services
-- Deputy Secretary for Public Works
-- Bureau of Engineering and Architecture
-- Bureau of Construction
Personnel
-- Time and Attendance Reporting
-- Partial and Full Day Closings of District Offices and Field Offices
-- Disciplinary Actions
-- Employee Leave
-- Childbirth Leave
-- Position Vacancies (Processing, Announcing, and Filling Vacancies)
-- Employee Conduct and Behavior (Powers and Duties of the Capitol Police)
-- Standards of Conduct and Behavior
-- Performance Standards
-- State Employee Assistance Program
-- Employee Performance Evaluations
-- Position Classification
-- Approval for Overtime Compensation
-- Employee Arrests
-- Restricted Activities; Supplementary Employment and Honoraria
-- Exit Interview Program
-- Rapid Promotion Examinations
-- Classified Service Promotion Without Examination
-- Working Out of Classification
-- Statement of Financial Interests--State Ethics Act
-- Statement of Financial Interests--Governors Code of Conduct
-- Work Schedule Changes due to Use of Public Transportation or Car Pooling
-- Worker's Compensation Insurance and Work-Related Disability Leave Programs
-- Identification, Employment and Character Verification Checks
-- Unemployment Compensation Insurance
-- Community Work Experience Program
-- Student Internship
-- Group Life Insurance Program
Training
-- Training
-- Employee Recognition Programs
Labor Relations
-- Employee Grievances
-- Health and Welfare Trust Funds
-- Driver's License Suspension/Revocation Policy
Administrative Management
-- Office Copying Machines
-- Requesting Publication of Advertisement
-- Reproduction/Duplicating
-- Signature Authorization
-- Providing Public Notices of Agency Meetings
-- Requesting Computer Services
-- Request/Authorization of User Access
-- Requesting Personal Computers
-- Dept. of General Services Management Bulletin
-- Service of Legal Documents upon Department Employees
Financial Management
-- Budget Preparation and Control
Contract Compliance
-- Pre-Qualification of Vendors
-- Pre-Qualification of Contractors
Publications Management
-- Processing Subscriptions and Sales of Pennsylvania Code
-- Book Store Operations
-- Processing Department Publications
Forms Management
-- Creating, Revising or Deleting a Form
Travel
-- Approvals for Acquisition and Use of Hotel and Transportation Orders
-- Reimbursement for Lodging and/or Travel by Common Carrier
-- Per Diem/Mileage Allowance--Field Personnel
Procurement
-- Service Purchase Contracts
-- Emergency Purchases--Commodities Not Exceeding $50.00
-- Preparation and Processing of form STD-173, Purchase Requisition
-- Preparation and Processing form STD-182, Field Limited Purchase Order
-- Confirmation Purchases, Using form STD-182, Field Limited Purchase Order
-- Processing form STD-174, Supplies and Forms Encumbrance
-- Processing form STD-182, Field Limited Purchase Order (Fund 38-Capitol Facilities Fund)
-- Processing form STD-173, Purchase Requisition (Fund 38-Capitol Facilities Fund)
-- Acquisition of Equipment (Rented/Leased with Purchase Option or Purchased)
Communications
-- Cellular Telephone Service
Surplus Property
-- Numbering Sales of Surplus Property
-- Competitive Bid Sales of Surplus State Property
-- Notification of Availability of Surplus/Unserviceable Property
-- Receipting Processing Debit Memorandums
-- Adjustment of Inventory Balances
Personal Property
-- Manual for Personal Property Control
-- Commonwealth Owned Personal Property Subject to Inspection
Insurance
-- Processing Premium Invoices--Net of Commissions
-- Processing Premium Invoices--Net of Commissions (Bonds)
Real Property
-- Leasing Real Estate for Commonwealth Use
-- Sale of Commonwealth Owned Property
Space and Facilities Management
-- Rules and Regulations--Commonwealth Parking
Emergency and Disaster
-- Committee for Emergency Management (DGS)
-- Emergency/Disaster Procedures (General)
-- Emergency/Disaster Procedures--Bureau of Management Services
-- Emergency/Disaster Procedures--Bureau of Personnel
Police
-- Rules and Regulations
-- Ticket Processing Procedure
-- Jurisdictional Boundaries
Fire and Safety
-- Departmental Accident Prevention Program
-- Department Safety Award
Mail and Messenger
-- Processing Mail to Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Floors, North Office Building
-- Processing Bureau of Purchases Mail
-- Receipt and Delivery of Bids
-- Delivery of Mail to 22nd and Forster Streets
-- Processing (Daily) Mail for Pittsburgh
-- Processing Mail for Offices Located at 18th and Herr Streets
-- Processing (Daily) Mail for Philadelphia
-- Processing Mail to Comptroller's Office--Post Office--Harristown--17th Street
-- Mailing of Bid Requests
Security--Internal
-- DGS Employee Identification Program
-- State Employee Crime Prevention Program
(Contact: Brenda Bowman 783-1163)
HEALTH
POLICY STATEMENTS
Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Programs
* Confidentiality and Student Assistance Programs (1/92)
* Disclosure of Confidential Information to the Criminal Justice System (10/92)
* Oral Polio Vaccine (12/91)
* Provision of Outpatient Treatment Services Within the School Setting (11/94)
* Reporting of Communicable Diseases (12/92).
* Requests for Exceptions to Regulations and Requirements in State Plan
* Single County Authorities Subcontracts with Providers (1/97)
* Tuberculosis Testing (9/92)
Contact: Hector Gonzales (717) 783-8200
Bureau of Managed Care
* Statement of Policy: Approval of Provider Contracting Arrangements Between HMOs, PHOs and IDs
* Statement of Policy: Health Maintenance Organizations and Preferred Provider Organizations
* Statement of Policy: Managed Care Organizations: Quality Health Care Accountability and Protection
Contact: Stacy Mitchell (717) 787-5193
* Bureau of Chronic Diseases and Injury Prevention, Division of Chronic Disease Intervention
* Position Statement on Colorectal Cancer Screening (9/98)
* Position Statement on Breast Cancer Screening (11/97)
* Position Statement on Prostate Cancer Screening (Revised 3/00)
* Position Statement on Cervical Cancer Screening (Revised 3/00)
* Policy Statement on Unsolicited Proposals requesting funding from the Cancer Control Program (2/00)
Contact: Emily Tierney (717) 787-5900
GUIDANCE MANUALS
Bureau of Community Health Systems
* Bathing Place Manual, Part I: Swimming Pools
* Bathing Place Manual, Part II: Bathing Beaches
* Bathing Place Manual, Part III: Hot Tubs and Spas
Contact: Michael Huff (717) 787-4366
* Guidelines for Documentation & Maintenance of School Health Records (1988)
* Request for Reimbursement and Report of School Health Services Instruction Manual (1997)
* Guidelines for School Based Program for Control of Lice, Scabies and Ringworm (1986)
* Guidelines for Scoliosis Screening Program in School (1984)
* Guidelines for Hearing Screening Program in School (1985)
* Guidelines for School Tuberculin Testing Program (1986)
* Guidelines for Vision Screening Program in School (1989)
* Guidelines for School Dental Health Program (1986)
* Guidelines for Care: Children Assisted by Medical Technology in Education Settings, (1993)
* Indoor Air Quality Guidelines for Pennsylvania Schools (1999)
Contact: Roxann Arbegast-Boes, (717) 787-2390
Bureau of Community Program Licensure and Certification
* Free Standing Treatment Facility Guidelines
* Health Care Treatment Facility Guidelines
* Inpatient Hospital Activities Detoxification, Treatment and Rehabilitation Activity Guidelines
* Prevention and Intervention Facility Guidelines
Contact: Cheryl Williams (717) 783-8765
Emergency Medical Services Office
* Air Ambulance Licensure Program Manual for Air Ambulance Services--Rotocraft
* Ambulance Licensure Program Manual for Basic and Advanced Life Support Units
* EMS Complaint Investigation Manual
* EMS Continuing Education Manual
* EMS Training Manual
* Emergency Medical Services Study Guide (Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support)
* Medical Command Accreditation Manual
* Medical Command Course
* Pennsylvania Emergency Medical Services Continuing Education Handbook for Prehospital EMS Personnel
* Prehospital Care Personnel Manual
* Quick Response Services Recognition Program
* Trauma Patient Triage Protocols
* Pennsylvania EMS Information Management System Patient Encounter Form Instruction Manual
Contact: Margaret E. Trimble (717) 787-8740
Bureau of Family Health
* Case Management and Tracking Protocol for Community Health Nurses, including Protocols for Early Intervention Referrals (Revised 8/95)
* Pennsylvania Lead Lab Data Management System (PALL) Blood Lead Level Reporting Manual (11/97)
Contact: Kim Strizzi (717) 787-7192
Bureau of Health Planning
* Primary Health Care Practitioner Loan Repayment Program Fact Sheet (5/00)
* Primary Health Care Practitioner Loan Repayment Program (Revised 9/99)
* Loan Forgiveness for Primary Care Practitioners
* Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Appalachian Regional Commission J-1 Visa Waiver Application Procedure (Revised 4/00)
* J-1 Visa Waiver Program Appalachian Regional Commission Fact Sheet (Revised 4/00)
* State 20 J-1 Visa Waiver Program Application Policy and Procedure (Revised 4/00)
* State 20 J-1 Visa Waiver Program Fact Sheet (Revised 4/00)
* Guidelines for Federally-Designated Primary Care Health Professional Shortage Area
* Guidelines for Federally-Designated Mental Health Professional Shortage Area
* Guidelines for Federally-Designated Dental Health Professional Shortage Area
* Guidelines for Federally Designated Medically-Underserved Shortage Area
* Guidelines for Development of a Rural Health Clinic
Contact: Leslie Best (717) 772-5298
Bureau of Health Statistics
* Application for Access to Protected Data (Revised 7/00)
* User's Guide for Access to Protected Data, (Revised 7/00)
Contact: Craig Edelman (717) 783-2548
INTERNAL GUIDELINES
Bureau of Health Statistics
* Policy and Procedures for Assisted Conception Birth Registrations (9/95)
Contact: Frank Yeropoli (724) 656-3113
OTHER
Bureau of Community Program Licensure and Certification
* Complaint Investigations, Licensing Alert 2-96(4/19/96)
* Distinction between Outpatient and partial hospitalization services, Licensing Alert 3-97 (3/97)
* Group Counseling, Licensing Alert 2-94(11/29/94)
* Licensed Capacity, Licensing Alert 1-94(11/29/94)
* Minimum Content Requirements for Pennsylvania Department of Health Approved Curriculum for Tuberculosis and Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Licensing Alert 6-97, (6/97)
* Minimum Content Requirements for Pennsylvania Department of Health Approved HIV/AIDS Curriculum, Licensing Alert 1-97 (2/97)
* Physical Examinations, Licensing Alert 1-96(4/19/96)
* Psychosocial Histories, Licensing Alert 4-96(4/19/96)
* Relocation, Licensing Alert 3-94(11/29/94)
* Reporting of Unusual Incidents, Licensing Alert 5-97 (5/97)
* Request for Exceptions to Regulations, Licensing Alert 4-97 (3/97)
* Rescheduling of LAAM, Licensing Alert 2-98 (1/98)
* Rescission of Shelter, Drop-in and Hot-line Regulations, Licensing Alert 1-98 (1/98)
* Restrictions on Licenses/Certificates of Compliance/Approval, Licensing Alert 2-97 (2/97)
* Scheduling of Licensing Inspections, Licensing Alert 3-96(4/19/96)
* Unannounced Visits, Licensing Alert 5-96(4/19/96)
Contact: Cheryl Williams (717) 783-8765
* Ambulatory Gynecological Surgery in Hospitals and Clinics Regulations (footnoted)
Contact: John Hair (717) 783-8665
Division of Home Health
* New Licensure Application Directives
Contact: Janice Staloski (717) 783-1379
Bureau of Health Planning
* State Health Improvement Plan
Contact: Joseph B. May (717) 772-5298
Emergency Medical Services Office
* Prehospital Care Response Report
* State Emergency Medical Services System Development Plan
Contact: Margaret E. Trimble (717) 787-8740
Bureau of Facility Licensure and Certification (Long Term Care Provider Bulletins)
* Long Term Care Provider Bulletin No. 22 (Revised 1/10/00)
* Influenza in Nursing Homes (Revised 10/25/99)
* Physicians Participation in Resident Care Planning (Revised 7/1/99)
* MRSA Guidelines (Updated 7/1/99)
* Resident Assessment State Designated Instrument (effective 1/31/91) (Updated 9/17/97)
* Admission/Treatment of AIDS, AIDS Related Conditions (Revised 7/99)
* Nurse Aide Abuse (Revised 6/95)
* Nurse Aide-Enrollment Information (Revised 7/1/99)
* Potential Hazards of Restraint Devices-FDA Alert (Revised 7/1/99)
* Nurse Aide Registry Update (Revised 7/1/99)
* Training of Companions/Sitters in T18 or 19 Facilities (Revised 7/1/99)
* Adjustment of Licensure Fees (Revised 7/1/99)
* Disposition of Patient Medications (Revised 7/1/99)
* Advance Directives for Health Care/Durable Power of Attorney/Do Not Resuscitate Orders (Revised 7/1/99)
* Exception/Waiver Requests (Revised 7/1/99)
* Federal Clarification of RAI Issues-Amended (Revised 7/1/99)
* Incident/Accident Reporting Procedures (Revised 7/1/99)
* Taping of Exit Conference (Revised 7/1/99)
* Precautions for Excessive Temperatures (Revised 7/1/99)
* Informal Dispute Resolution (Revised 5/30/00)
* Ban on Use of Egg Breaking Centrifuges (6/28/96)
* Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry on Worldwide Web (9/27/96)
* Surety Bond Requirements--Clarification of Obligee (6/16/97)
* Department Access to Records at Nursing Homes Pursuant to 35 P.S. 448.813 (6/16/97)
* Ninety-day Advance Notice Requirement for Changes in Ownership, Structure, or Name (7/1/99)
* Federal Requirements Regarding Use of the Comprehensive Resident Assessment (6/12/98)
* Resident Choice of Pharmacy Provider (1/9/98)
* Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci (VRE) Recommendations (11/12/97)
* Nursing Hours (6/4/99)
* Metallic Mercury Precautions (6/13/00)
Contact: William A. Bordner (717) 787-1816
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* Inpatient Care in Outpatient Settings
* Resident Choice of Pharmacy Provider
* Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci (VRE) Recommendations
* Director of Nursing
* Hospital Bed Count Clarification
Contact: Elaine Gibble (717) 783-8980
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 PA)
* Application for Chronic Renal Disease Transportation Services
* Application for Services (Division of Special Health Care Programs-Form #HD1072F) and Guidelines for Completion
Contact: Kim Strizzi (717) 787-7192
* WIC State Plan of Operations
Contact: Frank Maisano (717) 783-1289
Bureau of Health Statistics
* Application for Certified Copy of Birth or Death Record, Form H105.102.
* Applying for a Birth Certificate, Form H302.145P.
* Searching Your Family Tree, Form H105.182P
* Order Form for Health Statistics Publications, revised June 2000
Contact: Donna Ritchie (724) 656-3287
(except Order Form for Health Statistics Publications, contact Donna Livering (717) 783-2548Bureau of Laboratories
* Submission of Rabies Specimens
* General Specimen Submission
* Compliance with Shipping of Diagnostic Specimen/Etiologic Agent
Contact: Richard E. Berman (610) 280-3464
* 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: Joseph Gasiewski (610) 280-3464 Ext. 3224
Bureau of Managed Care
* Requirements Regarding Prior Approval of Special Delivery Systems to Serve MA
* Recipients
* Service Area Expansion Guidelines
* Technical Advisory 1996-1: Criteria for HMO Approval of Special Needs Members
* Selection of a Specialist as Their Primary Care Physician-Health Choices Program
* HMO Technical Assistance Advisory 95-1: Exemption Request for CRNPs to Serve as
* Primary Care Providers
* Guidelines and Technical Advice to HMO Applicants Regarding Provider Contracts
* Guidelines and Technical Advice to HMO Applicants Regarding Member Grievance
* Procedures
* Guidelines and Technical Advice to HMO Applicants Regarding Quality Assurance
* Program Standards
* Guidelines and Technical Advice Regarding Credentialing Systems
* Application for Certification as a Utilization Review Entity
Contact: Stacy Mitchell (717) 787-5193
Bureau of Chronic Diseases and Injury Prevention
* A Guide to Services for Pregnant Women
* Application for Recognition of Outpatient Diabetes Education Programs (1/99)
Contact: Emilie Tierney (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 Description 08/28/1986 Ceding Credit Life/Accident and Health Insurance to Insurers Owned by Agents, Brokers or Creditors 06/16/1987 Ceding Credit Life/Accident and Health Insurance to a Single Producer Owned Captive Reinsurer 1993-19 11/19/1993 21 PA Code, Chapter 25, Rules and Procedural Requirements for Insurance Holding Company Systems 1994-09 07/07/1994 Approval and Solicitation of Long Term Care Policies for Continuing Care Retirement Communities 1994-11 10/03/1994 General Account Modified Guaranteed Annuity 1994-12 10/03/1994 Separate Account Modified Guaranteed Annuity 1994-13 10/03/1994 General Account Modified Guaranteed Life Insurance 1994-14 10/03/1994 Separate Account Modified Guaranteed Life Insurance 1995-07 07/19/1995 Modification of Contract for Use When an Annuity Premium Tax is Not Applicable 1995-09 08/23/1995 Deregulation of Commercial Lines Property and Casualty Forms 1996-01 03/20/1996 Deregulation of Accident and Health Forms 1996-13 08/24/1996 Deregulation of Life Insurance Forms 04/12/1997 Deregulation of Accident and Health Forms 06/28/1997 Deregulation of Accident and Health Forms 1997-03 08/09/1997 Mutual to Stock Notices 1998-01 02/07/1998 Continuing Education Advisory Board Guidelines and 1998 Continuing Education Advisory Board Members 1998-04 07/25/1998 Codification of Statutory Accounting Principles 08/29/1998 Notice of Requirements to File Forms Under the A&H Filing Reform Act 1999-01 01/01/1999 Limit on Cancellation, Refusals to Renew, Refusals to Write, Surcharges, Rate Penalties and Point Assignments 1999-05 10/09/1999 Repeal of Outdated Notices 1999-06 10/23/1999 List of Approved Data Service Vendors 2000-01 01/29/2000 Department Addresses and Hours of Operations 2000-02 02/12/2000 Codification of Statutory Accounting Principles 2000-03 02/19/2000 Federally Mandated Health Care Fraud and Abuse Reporting 2000-04 02/26/2000 The Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, 18 U.S.C., Sections 1033 and 1034 2000-05 06/10/2000 Per Diem Charges for Financial Examinations Conducted by the Pennsylvania Insurance Department 2000-06 06/10/2000 Per Diem Charges for Market Conduct Examinations Conducted by the Pennsylvania Insurance Department 2000-07 06/10/2000 Record Retention 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 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: K. Bernhard, Docket Clerk, 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: Tracey Pontius, Director, Bureau of Administration, 7l7-787-4298; fax 7l7-783-1059
LABOR AND INDUSTRY
POLICY STATEMENTS:
Bureau of Labor Law Compliance, Apprenticeship and Training
* Apprenticeship and Training Council Policy Manual
Contact: Robert E. Moore (717-787-4763)
Bureau of Occupational and Industrial Safety
* Universal Accessibility Interpretation
1) April 3, 1995 4) November 20, 1996 6) July 28, 1997 2) April 24, 1995 5) April 15, 1997 7) December 4, 1997
3) February 29, 1996 Contact: James S. Varhola (717-787-3329)
GUIDANCE MANUALS:
Bureau of PENNSAFE
* Workplace Safety Committees Technical Assistance Manual
* Tier II Chemical Inventory Reporting Requirement and Fee Instructions; Facility Reporting Requirements.
* Title III List of Lists (Consolidated List of Chemicals Subject to the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know-Act [EPCPA] and Section 112[r] of the Clean Air Act, as amended)
* Hazardous Substance Survey Form--Compliance Materials for Public Sector Employees
* Hazardous Substance Survey Form--Employer Information Packet (Private Sector)
* Leader's Guide for Right to Know Training Program
* Right to Know Training Guidelines for Public Sector Employees
* Workbook for Public Sector Employees in Providing Right to Know Training
Contact: Tom Ward, Jr. (717-783-1826)
Bureau of Workers' Compensation
* Safety Pays: Workplace Safety Committee Incentive Program (Pamphlet)
* ''Workers' Compensation and the Injured Worker'' Brochure
Contact: Bryan Mahoney (717-783-5421)
* Application for Certification of Workplace Safety Committee Completion Guide
* Workplace Safety Committee Certification Renewal Affidavit Overview
* Certified Employer Network Overview
* Accident and Illness Prevention Service Provider Qualifications Guide
* Insurer, Individual Self-Insured Employer and Group Self Insurance Fund Accident and Illness Prevention Service/Program Audit Overviews
* Application and Summary of Requirements for Self-insurance
* Instructions Accompanying Application to Have a Letter or Surety Bond Executed
* Guidelines for Individual Self Insurance Actuarial Evaluations
* Guidelines for Group Self Insurance Actuarial Evaluations
* Employer's Guide to Self-Insuring Workers' Compensation
* Workers' Compensation Self Insurance Loss Portfolio Transfer Guidelines
Contact: George Knehr (717-783-4476)
* PA Workers' Compensation Employer Information Pamphlet
Contact: Tom Kurtz (717-787-3567)
* Procedures for Completing an Application for Fee Review
Contact: Eileen Wunsch (717-783-5421)
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation--Bureau of Program Operations
* Pennsylvania OVR Counselor Policy Manual
Contact: Roger Barton (717-772-3511)
Prevailing Wage Division
* Pennsylvania Construction Wage Survey (Instruction booklet)
Contact: Robert E. Moore (717-787-4763)
INTERNAL GUIDELINES:
NONE
OTHER:
Bureau of Labor Law Compliance
Abstracts:
* Summary of Wage Payment and Collection Law
* Equal Pay Law
* Minimum Wage Act Poster and Fact Summary
* Abstract of Child Labor Law
* Employment of Minors as Ambulance Attendants/Junior Firefighters
Contact: Robert E. Moore (717-787-4763)
Bureau of PENNSAFE
* Compliance Checklist for Public Sector Employees
* Occupational Exposure to Lead--Employer Fact Sheet
* Employee Workplace Notice--Pennsylvania Worker and Community Right to Know Program
* Community and Emergency Response Booklet (IUP)
* ''Is Your Patient a Lead Exposed Worker'' (Brochure for Health Care Providers)
* ''After the Inspection: What Happens Next'' (Pamphlet)
Contact: Tom Ward, Jr. (717-783-1826)
Bureau of Labor Law Compliance
* Prevailing Wage Poster
Contact: Robert E. Moore (717-787-4763)
Bureau of Workers' Compensation
* News & Notes (A Bureau of Workers' Compensation Public Newsletter)
* Employer's Guide to Workers' Compensation Insurance in Pennsylvania (A folder which includes: An Employer's Overview, A Guide to Loss Cost Multipliers, A Guide to Classification Codes and other workers' compensation information of interest to employers.)
* Bureau of Workers' Compensation Annual Report
Contact: Bryan Mahoney (717-783-5421)
* Workplace Illnesses & Injuries Report (Annual Statistical Publication)
Contact: Terry Titus (717-787-3361)
Bureau of Unemployment Compensation Benefits and Allowances
* UCP-1 Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Handbook
* UCP-1(SC) Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Handbook for individuals filing through pilot UC Service Centers
* UCP-1 (Insert) How to Figure Your Weekly Benefit Rate
* UCP-3 Unemployment Compensation Information for Contributing Employers
* UCP-3 (Insert) Pennsylvania UC Tax Information
* UCP-6 Unemployment Compensation for Federal Civilian Employes
* UCP-8 State Unemployment Compensation and Supplemental Unemployment Benefit Plans
* UCP-9 Unemployment Compensation Shareable Regular Extended Benefits Program
* UCP-10 Unemployment Compensation for Ex-Servicepersons
* UCP-11 Assistance for Workers Under the Trade Act of 1974
* UCP-16 Unemployment Compensation Information for Reimbursable Employers
* UCP-18 Unemployment Compensation Appeals Information
* UCP-19 Unemployment Compensation in Pennsylvania
* UCP-20 Eligibility Review Program--Information and Instruction for Claimants
* UCP-22 Relief from Charges for Contributory Employes
* UCP-23 Credit Weeks
* UCP-24 Child Support Withholding from Unemployment Compensation
* UCP-27 (Cert) Transitional Adjustment Assistance Benefits
* UCP-28 Services Provided By Pennsylvania Teleclaims (PAT)
* UCP-28 (Insert) Pennsylvania Teleclaims (PAT) Telephone Numbers
* UCP-28Z Services Provided By Pennsylvania Teleclaims (PAT) For Interstate Claimants
* PREP-1 Profile Re-Employment Program
* DUA-5 Disaster Unemployment Assistance
* BAM-12 Benefit Accuracy Measurement Program Information for Unemployment Insurance Claimants
* BAM-13 Benefit Accuracy Measurement Program Information for Employers
* ES-1938/1938A Trade Adjustment Assistance Benefits (including NAFTA TAA)
* UC-87Z How to File Pennsylvania Interstate Claims on the Internet System
* UC-89 Instructions for Filing Claims by Mail
* UC-191/UC-334 Letter. Request for Restitution Agreement of Restitution/Some Good (POS) Reasons to Pay Now
* UC-360 Claim Confirmation Letter
* UC-1627 Important! (Translation Notice)
* ES-2762 Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation and the Rights of Employers
* ETA-8560 Trade Adjustment Assistance
* ETA-9042 North American Free Trade Agreement
Contact: Pete Cope (717) 787-3547
Bureau of Employer Tax Operations
* UCP-7 Information For Employers--The Problem of ''Localized'' and Nonlocalized'' Employment
* UCP-25 Employe Contributions
* PA-100 Pennsylvania Combined Registration Forms and Instructions (Unnumbered Informational Flyer) Information for employers regarding Employees or Independent Contractor
Contact: Laura Reohr (717) 787-2097
Office of Equal Opportunity
* Equal Opportunity is the Law Poster (English and Spanish)
Contact: Stella Spells (717-787-1767)
MILITARY & VETERANS AFFAIRS
POLICY STATEMENTS:
* ADA Policy Statement
* HIV/AIDS Policy
* Sexual Harassment Policy
* Substance Abuse in the Workplace Policy
* Workplace Violence Policy
Contact: Linda Leese (717) 861-8849
* Equal Opportunity Statement
Contact: John Cutler (717) 861-8796
* Emergency Fire Evacuation Plan
* Operation of Clubs within National Guard Facilities
* Privately Owned Weapons on National Guard Facilities
* Smoking Policy
Contact: Linda Leese (717) 861-8849
* Emergency Fire Evacuation Plan, Veterans Homes
Contact: John Patten (717) 861-8903
* Public Affairs Airlift Policy
Contact: LTC Latchford (717) 861-8825
* Resident Abuse Policy and Procedures
* Staff/Resident Fraternization Policy, Veterans' Homes
Contact: John Patten (717) 861-8903
* Standard Operating Procedure for Armory Rentals
Contact: MAJ Trapani (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 to FIG and DMVA Organizations
* Overtime/Compensatory Leave Policy
* Work Schedule
Contact: Linda Leese (717) 861-8849
* Discrimination Complaint Process
Contact: John Cutler (717) 861-8796
* Employee Orientation Checklist
* Review of Procedures for Responding to PHRC/EEOC Complaints
* Sexual Harassment: Your rights and responsibilities
* Work Rules/Standards of Conduct
Contact: Linda Leese (717) 861-8849
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: Linda Leese (717) 861-8849
* Equal Opportunity Plan
* Contract Compliance Plan for DMVA
* DMVA Workforce Profile 1996
* Training Plan and Report
Contact: John Cutler (717) 861-8796
* Organizational and Functional Statement for the DMVA
* Index of Administrative Publications (contains classified information) Pamphlet 310-1
* Military Publications Index of Blank Forms (contains classified information) Pamphlet 25-32
Contact: Linda Leese (717) 861-8849
* Patient Care Policy Manual, Veterans' Homes
* State Home Construction Grant Program
* Veterans Administration Guidelines for State Veterans' Homes
Contact: John Patten (717) 861-8903
* Adjutant General's Biennial Report
Contact: John P. Maietta (717) 861-8720
* Directory of Agencies Providing Information to Veterans
* PA Veterans' Memorial
* Telephone Directory for Veterans Organizations
* Scotland Schools Admission Packet
* Hollidaysburg Veterans' Home
* Northeastern PA Veterans' Center
* PA Soldiers' and Sailors' Home
* Southeastern PA Veterans' Center
* Southwestern PA Veterans' Center
Contact: John Patten (717) 861-8903
* Standard Operating Procedure for Armory Rentals
Contact: MAJ Trapani (717) 861-8580
* PA Air National Guard Fact Sheet
* PA Army National Guard Fact Sheet
Contact: LtCol Cleaver (717) 861-8468
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PENNSYLVANIA BOARD OF PROBATION AND PAROLE
OTHER:
* Annual Report (1992-93).
* Brochures.
-- General Information on Board.
-- General Information on Parole Supervision.
-- SAVE (Substance Abuse Violators Effort).
-- County SAVE Program
-- RSAT (Residential Substance Abuse Treatment).
-- Pre-Parole Bulletin.
-- Parole Plan Investigations
-- PBPP Fatherhood Initiative
Contact: Vicki J. Wilken, 787-6208
PENNSYLVANIA COMMISSION ON CRIME AND DELINQUENCY
Deputy Sheriffs' Education and Training Board--Statement of Policy updating 37 Pa. Code Chapter 421 Publication of a statement of policy implemented the authority of Act 1998-10 to expand the hours of basic training and continuing education, and adjusted content accordingly pursuant to the Deputy Sheriffs' Education and Training Act, 71 P. S. §§ 2105-2106. Summer 2000
Contact: Stephen Spangenberg (717) 705-3693 ext. 3040
PENNSYLVANIA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY
POLICY STATEMENTS:
* Rental Housing Program; Title 16, Part I, Subpart H, Chapter 40, Subchapter A., Sections 40.11--40.25
Contact: William Koons 717-780-3882
* Owner-Occupied Residential Housing Program; Title 16, Part I, Subpart H, Chapter 40, Subchapter A., Sections 40.101--40.105
* Programs Generally; Title 16, Part I, Subpart H, Chapter 40, Subchapter A., Sections 40.111--40.117
Contact: Donald Plunkett 717-780-3871
* Policy Statement on Homeowner's Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program; Title 16, Part I, Subpart H, Chapter 40, Subchapter B., Section 40.201
Contact: Daryl Rotz 717-780-3922
GUIDANCE MANUALS:
Development Division
* PHFA 1998 Multifamily Housing Loan Application Package and Guidelines (contains PennHOMES and Tax Credit Guidelines)
* PHFA/City of Philadelphia Partnership Program (Bridge Loan Program)
* PHFA Preprocessing Manual for Projects with Agency Federal HOME Funds
* PHFA Preprocessing Manual for Projects with Agency Reserve Funds
Contact: Bill Koons 717-780-3882
* PHFA Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program Guide
* PHFA Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program Allocation Plan (published annually)
Contact: Diane Brodbeck 717-780-3948
Technical Services Division
* Architectural Submission Guide
* Submission Guide for Small Projects
* PHFA Preconstruction Meeting Guide
* General Payout Procedures for Mortgagors & Contractors
Contact: Carolyn Heatherly 717-780-3860
Management Division
* PHFA Policies, Procedures and Compliance Manual (PennHOMES Program)
* PHFA Management Office Policies and Procedures Manual--Section 8 New Construction and Substantial Rehabilitation Programs
* PHFA Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Compliance Manual
* PHFA PennHOMES Financial Reporting Manual
Contact: Donna Farnham 717-780-3814
Single Family Housing Division
* PHFA Seller's Guide
* HOMESTEAD Program Guidelines
* Individual On-Lot Sewage Disposal System Loan Program Guidelines
* PHFA Servicing Manual
Contact: Donald Plunkett 717-780-3871
INTERNAL GUIDELINES:
* Homeowner's Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program Policies and Procedures
Contact: Daryl Rotz 717-780-3922
* PHFA Board Minutes and Resolutions
* PHFA Employee Manual
* Bylaws of the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency
* PHFA Right To Know Act Policy
Contact: Carrie Barnes 717-780-3846
OTHER:
* PHFA Annual Reports
* Inventory of Assisted Rental Housing
* PHFA Statewide Homeownership Program Homebuyers Workbook
* Report on the Use of Act 137--The County Affordable Housing Trust Fund Legislation
* PHFA Possibilities (newsletter)
* Pathway to Senior Activities (resource guide)
* PHFA Service Connection (supportive services newsletter)
* Answers to Common Questions About the Homeowner's Emergency Mortgage Assistance Loan Program (fact sheet)
* PHFA Pamphlets:
Programs of the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency
Statewide Homeownership Program
Lower Income Homeownership and Closing Cost Assistance Programs
Questions & Answers about the Federal Recapture Tax
Home Energy Efficiency and Home Buying
Homeowner's Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program
Supportive Services Program
Tax Credit Program
Contact: Phil Friday 717-780-3915
PENNSYLVANIA INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AUTHORITY--PENNVEST
Internal Guidelines:
* Policy and Procedure for Application, Permit and Right of Way Deadlines and Application Retainage, A-1, September 21, 1992
* Policy and Procedure for the Renegotiation of Financial Assistance Terms, A-5, August 20, 1991.
* Policy and Procedure for Project Cost Increases, A-6, November 1, 1995
* Policy and Procedure for Emergency Work Undertaken Without A Letter of No Prejudice, A-10, 1991.
* Policy and Procedure for Funding Tap in Fees, A-11, February 14, 1995
* Policy and Procedure for Force Account Work, A-12, May 24, 1993.
* Policy and Procedure for Eligible Amount of Acquisition Cost, A-13, November 19,1992.
* Policy and Procedure for Eligibility of Street Resurfacing Costs, A-14, November 19, 1992.
* Policy and Procedure for Processing Letters of No Prejudice and Preclosing Letters, C-6, March 22, 1999.
* Policy and Procedure for Project Costs and Loan Closings, B-1, August 20, 1991
* Policy and Procedure for the Selection of Contractors By Borrowers, B-7, August 20, 1991.
* Policy and Procedure for Establishment of Borrowers' Accounts, B-8, August 20, 1991.
* Policy and Procedure for Commitment Acceptance and Closing Deadline, B-9, May 24, 1993
Contact: Elaine Keisling 717 783-4494
Other:
* PENNVEST: Pennsylvania's Doorway to the Future, 1994.
* On-Lot Sewage Disposal System for the Individual Homeowner Funding Program August, 1997.
* A Water, Sewer and Stormwater Utility's Guide to Financial and Technical Assistance Program, May, 1997.
* Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority Application, April, 1996.
* Pennvest Annual Report, November , 1996.
* Liquid Assets/ Newsletter; July, 1997.
Contact: Lou Ann Buffington (717) 787-8138.
* Many of these documents are also available on PENNVEST's website: www.pennvest.state.pa.us
PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
PENNSYLVANIA MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Public School Employes' Retirement System
POLICY STATEMENTS:
* Paying of Benefits when PSERS has been Notified of Pending or Completed
* Divorce Action
* Purchase of Service Waiving of Payroll Deductions
* Paying Death Benefits when Ex-Spouse is Last Named Beneficiary
* Contested Death Benefits
* Maternity Leave of Absence
* Elimination of Frozen Present Value
* Crediting Service For Lockouts
* Method of Payment For Purchase of Service
* Return to School Service for an Emergency Annuitant
* Direct Rollover Limitations
* Overpayments and Direct Rollovers
* Alternate Retirement Dates and Termination Date
* Special Retirement Incentive 30-Year Window
* Inactive Interest
* Employment and Income Restrictions for Disability Annuitants
* Interpretation of Declaration of Intent to Retire Under Mellow
* Multiple Service Election
* Leaving Service Before Age 62 With Less Than Ten Years of Service
* Converting Hours to Days
* Crediting Purchases of Service during a Non-Qualifying Year
* Definition of ''School Year''
* Rate of Contribution
* Paying Death Benefits and Collecting Overpayments from Deceased Members' Accounts
* Activated Military Leave (Approved Military Leave of Absence)
* Paying Death Benefits and Collecting Overpayments from Deceased Members' Accounts
* Cadet Nurse Service
* Birthday Rule for Determining Eligibility for Retirement Benefits
* Designation of Primary and Contingent Alternate Payees in an Approved Domestic Relations
* Order
* Processing Faxed Documents
* Contested Death Benefits
* Purchase of Service Payment Plan
* Purchase of Service Payment Plan
* Purchase of Previous Non-Qualifying School Service
* Worker's Compensation Offset Under Act 57
Contact: Frank Ryder (717) 720-4733
GUIDANCE MANUALS:
* PSERS Member Handbook (Current Ed. 1998)
* PSERS Retired Member Handbook (Current Ed. 2000)
* PSERS Update
* PSERS Videos:
Working For Your Future
A Foundation For Your Retirement
Here When You Need Us
Enjoying Your Retirement
Making the Most of Your Retirement Dollars* PSERS Pamphlets:
Let's Talk About: Leaving Employment & Your Retirement Benefits
Let's Talk About: Taxes on Your Retirement Account
Let's Talk About: Disability Benefits
Let's Talk About: Being Retired
Let's Talk About: Your Retirement and Divorce
Let's Talk About: Death Benefits During Employment
Let's Talk About: Death Benefits During Retirement
Let's Talk About: Purchasing Credit for Service* PSERS Retirement Chalkboard (Active Members Newsletter)
* PSERS Benefits Hotline (Retired Members Newsletter)
* PSERS Reporting Unit Bulletin
Contact: Frank Ryder (717) 720-4733
DECISIONS:
* PSERS Board of Trustees Adjudications
Topics:
Act 1991-23 (''Mellow Bill'')
Change of Option
Cost of Living Increase
Credited Years of Service
Death Benefit
Disability
Effective Date of Retirement
Final Average Salary
Frozen Present Value
Forced Maternity Leave
Health Care Premium Assistance
Membership Eligibility
Merchant Marine
Multiple Service Credit
Overpayment
Payment of Interest
Pension Forfeiture
Purchase of Service
Reinstatement
Retirement-Covered Compensation
Miscellaneous
Contact: Frank Ryder (717) 720-4733
INTERNAL GUIDELINES:
* PSERS Investment Policy
* PSERS Board Minutes and Resolutions
* Sample Domestic Relations Order and Instruction Memo
* PSERS Employer Reference Manual
* Board Bylaws
* Board Election Guidelines
* Asset Allocation Plan
* Board Corporate Governance Voting Policy
* PSERS Policy on Public Information
* PSERS Business System Final Requirements Document
Contact: Frank Ryder (717) 720-4733
OTHER:
* PSERS Website: www.psers.state.pa.us
* PSERS Annual Financial Report (Includes Mission Statement)
* Actuarial Report (annual and 5 year)
* Actuarial Tables and Computational Procedures, Pa. Bulletin, Vol. 27, No. 33, pp. 3726-3739, July 26, 1997
* Health Options Program Enrollment Package
Contact: Frank Ryder (717) 720-4733
Pennsylvania Municipal Retirement System
POLICY STATEMENTS:
* Calculation of Withdrawing Plan's Portion of Retired Member's Reserve
* Allocation of Excess Interest to Municipal Account, Member's Accounts, and Retired Member's Reserve Accounts
* Portability: Individual Member
* Portability: Plan Spin-offs
* Business and Educational Travel Policy
* Y2K Statement
* Return to Work Policy Statement
* Actuarial Tables
* Disposition of Surplus Equipment
* Public Information
GUIDANCE MANUALS:
* PMRS Notes & News
* PMRS Pamphlets:
Plan Benefit Summary (individualized for each municipality)
Evaluating Your Pension Plan
Pennsylvania Municipal Retirement System
* Individual Municipality Plan Benefit Agreements
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POLICY STATEMENTS:
Code Date Bulletin Year Citation Subject Issued Number *1981 Ch. 1251 Clarification of M.A. Bulletin #22-80-01 08/19/81 22-81-01 Ch. 1121 Info. Concerning Claims Submitted as Compounded Prescriptions 06/30/82 19-82-02 *1984 Ch. 1101 Third Party Resource and Copay 11/01/84 99-84-15 Ch. 1163 Physician Attestation Statement 12/31/84 01-84-15
11-84-25*1985 Ch. 1141 Decision Concerning Prof. Component Billing 01/25/85 01-85-01 Ch. 1141 Physician Assistant Use 04/22/85 01-85-05 Ch. 1245, 1163 Ambulance Transportation 04/22/85 11-85-08 Ch. 1163 Psych. Inpatient Adm of Patients with D/A and Psychiatric Diagnoses 05/31/85 13-85-04 Ch. 1101 Copayments/Guidelines/Exemption for Pregnancy & Ability to Pay 10/17/85 99-85-12 Ch. 1153 Require. for Treatment Plans & Doc. of Treatment 10/31/85 29-85-01
33-85-02Ch. 1149 Clarification of Treatment Plan Requirements for Orthodontists 02/11/86 03-86-1 Ch. 1163
Ch. 1151Offset of Investment Income 02/21/86 11-86-04
12-86-02
13-86-01*1986 Ch. 1101.75(a)(5) Policy Clarification 07/23/86 19-86-06 Ch. 1101 Policy Clarification Re: Provider's Signature 09/19/86 99-86-06 Ch. 1101 Professional License No. 10/13/86 11-86-12
12-86-05Ch. 1101 Preclusion of Convicted Persons, Not Providers, from Participation or Involvement in the MA Prg. 10/24/86 99-86-09 Ch. 1123 Durable Medical Equipment Warranties 10/28/86 05-86-02
19-86-07Ch. 1101 Records Maintenance and Avail. Requirements 11/05/86 23-86-02 *1987 Ch. 1101 Physicians' Response. Home Health Services 01/12/87 01-87-01 Ch. 1223 Letter of Agreement--D&A Single County Authorities 01/23/87 11-87-01
12-87-01
13-87-01Ch. 1223 Contractual Agreement Single County Authority 02/12/87 28-87-01 Ch. 1149 Palliative Emerg. Treat. 04/24/87 03-87-02
27-87-01Ch. 1101 Records Maint. and Avail. Require. for Chiropractors 04/27/87 07-87-01 Ch. 1249 Reimbursement-Home Health Services in PCH 05/22/87 23-87-01 Ch. 1101 Professional Lic. No. 06/10/87 10-87-01 Ch. 1223 Nonrecompensable Services Drug Screens 07/29/87 11-87-05
12-87-04
16-87-01
28-87-02Ch. 1101/
Ch. 1123Coverage for Motorized Wheelchairs 07/30/87 05-87-02
01-87-08
19-87-06Ch. 1101 Policy Relating to Apnea Monitors 09/02/87 01-87-15
05-87-04
19-87-09Ch. 1150 Spec. Enroll. Req. to Bill Tech. Comp. of Ped. Pneumograms 10/07/87 05-87-05
19-87-10*1988 Ch. 1101 Policy Clarification Regarding Physician License 07/01/88 1101-88-01 Ch. 1249 Clarification of Condition Under Which MA Recipients Are Considered Homebound 09/26/88 1249-88-01 *1989 Ch. 1101 Policy Reminder Regarding Practitioner License Requirements 09/09/89 1101-89-02 Ch. 1163 Assignment of DRG (Neonate) 11/18/89 1163-89-01 *1990 Ch. 1150 Payment Policy for Consultations 04/27/90 1150-90-01 Ch. 1249 Use of Medicare Form HCFA-485 06/08/90 1249-90-01 *1991 *CH. 1101
CH. 1121
CH. 1123
CH. 1241EPSDT--OBRA '89 08/02/91 1101-91-01
1121-91-02
1123-91-01
1241-91-01*1992 *CH. 1141
*CH. 1153CLOZAPINE SUPPORT SERVICES 01/31/92 1141-92-01
1153-92-01Ch. 1241 Revised EPSDT Immunization Guidelines 12/11/92 1241-92-01 *1993 *CH. 1165 PAYMENT FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES PROVIDED IN A RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITY FOR ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS UNDER 21 YEARS OF AGE 01/01/93 1165-93-01 *CH. 1121 CHANGES IN THE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PHARMACEUTICAL BENEFITS 07/09/93 1121-93-01 *CH. 1149 DENTAL SERVICES FOR ADULTS 07/09/93 1149-93-01 *CH. 1101 BASIC HEALTH CARE FOR ADULT GENERAL ASSISTANCE RECIPIENTS (FELIX ET. AL. V. CASEY ET. AL.)
STIPULATION OF SETTLEMENT07/21/93 1101-93-03 *CH. 1101 UPDATE TO EXCEPTIONS PROCESS AND CRITERIA UNDER THE GENERAL ASSISTANCE BASIC HEALTH CARE PACKAGE 07/21/93 1101-93-04 Ch. 1241 Centers for Disease Control Blood Lead Testing 09/03/93 1241-93-01 Ch. 1101 Business Arrangements Between Nursing Facilities and Pharmacy Providers 10/08/93 1101-93-05 *1994 Ch. 1241 Update to Blood Lead Testing Guidelines 04/08/94 1241-94-01 *CH. 1239 M.A. CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR RECIPIENTS UNDER THE AGE OF 21 05/17/94 1239-91-01 *CH. 1121 PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES DRUG COVERAGE FOR MEDICALLY NEEDY IN NURSING FACILITIES 06/24/94 1121-94-01 *CH. 1249 PRIOR AUTHORIZATION OF HOME HEALTH SERVICES (REVISED) 07/01/94 1249-94-02 *CH. 1121 PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENT MULTISOURCE BRAND NAME DRUGS 08/26/94 1121-94-02 *CH. 1121
CH. 1126
CH. 1129
CH. 1141
CH. 1163
CH. 1221
CH. 1225
CH. 1242TREATMENT OF INFERTILITY--DISCONTINUED COVERAGE FOR DRUGS AND RELATED SERVICES 08/30/94 1121-94-03
1126-94-01
1129-94-01
1141-94-01
1163-94-01
1221-94-01
1125-94-01
1242-94-01*CH. 1101
1101-94-01GENERAL ASSISTANCE RESTRUCTURE AS A RESULT OF ACT 49 09/02/94 *1995 CH. 1153 ACCESSING OUTPATIENT WRAPAROUND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES 09/08/95 1153-95-01 CH. 1157 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES PROVIDED IN NON-JCAHO 09/08/95 1157-95-01 CH. 1165 UPDATE-JCAHO-ACCREDITED RTF SERVICES 09/08/95 1165-95-01 *CH. 1153 PRIOR AUTHORIZATION OF PARTIAL HOSPITALIZATION 12/30/94 1153-95-01 CH. 1163 PAYMENT POLICY FOR ABORTION SERVICES 12/15/95 1163-95-02 *1996 CH. 1101 LIMITS ON OFFICE VISITS UNDER THE GENERAL ASSISTANCE (GA) BASIC HEALTH CARE PACKAGE 03/18/96 1101-96-01 Ch. 1101 Medical Assistance Deductible 09/20/96 1101-96-02 *1997 Ch. 1141 Revision to Physician Assistant and Nurse Midwife Supervision Requirement 07/30/97 1141-97-01 *1998 Ch. 1101
Ch. 1141
Ch. 1150
Ch. 1221Regulation Changes Regarding ''Emergency Medical Condition'' 07/01/98 1101-98-01
1141-98-01
1150-98-01
1221-98-01Ch. 1163 Revision of Utilization Guidelines for Inpatient Hospital Drug and Alcohol Services Under the Medical Assistance Program 05/18/98 1163-98-01 Ch. 1223 Drug and Alcohol Clinics with Provisional Licenses 03/01/98 1223-98-01 *1999 Ch. 1187 Capital Component Payments for Post-Moratorium Beds 04/17/99 1187-99-01 Ch. 1101 ''Payment in Full'' 09/17/99 99-99-06 GUIDANCE MANUALS:
* Provider Handbook 01--Physician
* Provider Handbook 03--Dentist
* Provider Handbook 04--Podiatrist
* Provider Handbook 05--Medical Supplier
* Provider Handbook 06/08--Short Procedure Unit/Ambulatory Surgical Center
* Provider Handbook 07--Chiropractor
* Provider Handbook 09--Birth Centers
* Provider Handbook 10-I--Independent Medical/Surgical Clinic
* Provider Handbook 11-I--Inpatient Hospital (Encompasses provider types General Hospital, Rehabilitation Hospital, Private Mental Hospital, State Mental Hospital and Extended Acute Psychiatric Care
* Provider Handbook ll-O--Outpatient Hospital (Encompasses provider types General Hospital, and Rehabilitation Hospital
* Provider Handbook 15--Optometrist
* Provider Handbook 16--Independent Laboratory
* Provider Handbook 17--Health Maintenance Organization
* Provider Handbook 18--Ambulance Company
* Provider Handbook 19--Pharmacy
* Provider Handbook 20--Portable X-Ray Provider
* Provider Handbook 21--Renal Dialysis Center
* Provider Handbook 22--Funeral Director
* Provider Handbook 23--Home Health Agency
* Provider Handbook 26--Rural Health Clinic
* Provider Handbook 28--Drug and Alcohol Clinic
* Provider Handbook 29--Outpatient Psychiatric Clinic
* Provider Handbook 30--Family Planning Clinic
* Provider Handbook 31--Midwives
* Provider Handbook 33--Psychiatric Partial Hospitalization Facility
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[Continued from previous Web Page] GUIDANCE MANUALS:
* Update of Policies and Procedures for Juveniles in Detention
* Act 151 Amendments
* Clearance Statements for School Employees
* Certification and Training for Children and Youth Workers
* Office of Children, Youth and Families Bulletin Board System
* Adoption and Foster Care Reporting System
* Title IV-A EA Fiscal Procedures/EA Delinquency Prohibition
* Education Portions of ''Non-Educational'' Residential Placements
* Federal Regulations Affecting Children's Eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Benefits
* Children Living on Their Own: Referrals from School Districts
* Title IV-E Placement Maintenance and Adoption Assistance Invoicing
* Distribution of OCYF Children and Youth Survey and Evaluation Manual
* Indirect Costs Guidelines for County Children and Youth Agencies
* Multiethnic Placement Act of 1994: Procedures to Implement
* Statewide Adoption Network (SWAN) Policies and Procedures
* Continuity of Health Care for Children in the Custody of County Children and Youth Agencies
* Supreme Court Decision A.Y. v. Department of Public Welfare and Allegheny County Children and Youth
* Amendments to the Child Protective Services Law that became effective July 1, 1995
* Family to Family Restructuring Foster Care Initiative Grants
* Revised Waiver Procedure for Regulations Governing Children and Youth Social Service Programs
* Request for Medical Assistance Benefits for Juveniles Placed in County Juvenile DetentionCenters
* EPSDT Protocol for Children in Placement
* Consent to EPSDT Child Screening
* Random Moment Time Study/Federal Funding Components
* Surveying and Evaluating Satellite Offices of Private Foster Care and Adoption Agencies
* Notice to Implement Maher vs. White Court Opinion--Civil Action No. 90-96-74
* Medical Assistance for Children
* Automatic MA Enrollment for Children Placed by County Children and Youth Agencies and Juvenile Probation Officers
* Planning Permanent Families for Children Residing in Mental Retardation Residential Facilities
* County Children and Youth Agency Responsibility for Juveniles in Police Custody
* Audit Clause Language for Use in All County Child Welfare Service Provider Contracts
* Interagency and Intergovernmental Agreements
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[Continued from previous Web Page] REGULATIONS/PRONOUNCEMENTS
* All regulations and revenue pronouncements issued by the Department of Revenue are published in Title 61 of the Pennsylvania Code. The Department does not reprint all of these documents. If you need to review a regulation or revenue pronouncement that is not included in this list, please consult Title 61 of the Pennsylvania Code.
* SEC06.01-06.22 Tax Amnesty
* SEC08A.1-8A.11 Enforcement
* SEC09.13 Pronouncement/S Corporation Election
* SEC09.17 Pronouncement/Research & Development Tax Credit Implementation Issues
* SEC31.04 Rentals or Leases of Tangible Personal Property
* SEC3l.05 Persons Rendering Taxable Services
* SEC31.06 Persons Rendering Nontaxable Services
* SEC31.07 Use Tax
* SEC31.1-31.3 Scope of Taxable and Exempt Transactions
* SEC31.11-31.16 Construction Contractors
* SEC31.21 Advertising Agencies
* SEC31.22 Duplicating
* SEC31.23 Auctioneers
* SEC31.24 Florists
* SEC31.25 Licensing of Club Plan Secretaries
* SEC31.26 Financial Institutions
* SEC31.27 Morticians and Funeral Directors
* SEC31.28 Vending Machines and Auto Sales Devices
* SEC31.29 Books, Printed Matter and Advertising Materials
* SEC31.30 House Trailers and Mobile Homes
* SEC31.41-31.50 Vehicles
* SEC32.02 Exemption Certificates
* SEC32.03 Sales for Resale
* SEC32.04 Isolated Sales
* SEC32.05 Multi-State Sales
* SEC32.06 Wrapping Supplies
* SEC32.21 Charitable, Volunteer Firemen's, Religious Org/Nonprofit Education Inst.
* SEC32.22 Sales to the US Government
* SEC32.23 Sales to Comm. of PA and Political Subdivisions and Sales By Commonwealth
* SEC32.24 Sales to Ambassadors, Ministers
* SEC32.25 Steam, Gas, Electricity, Fuel Oil, Kerosene
* SEC32.31 Dairying
* SEC32.32 Manufacturing/Processing
* SEC32.33 Farming
* SEC32.34 Public Utilities
* SEC32.35 Mining
* SEC32.36 Printing
* SEC32.37 Photographers and Photofinishers
* SEC33.02 Purchase Price
* SEC33.03 Cancellations, Returns, Allowances & Exchanges
* SEC33.04 Credit and Layaway Sales
* SEC34.01-Registration
* SEC34.02 Keeping of Records
* SEC34.03 Tax Returns
* SEC34.04 Direct Payment Permit
* SEC35.01 Tax Examinations & Assessments
* SEC35.02 Interest/Additions/Penalties/Crimes & Offenses
* SEC35.03 Lien for Taxes
* SEC36.11 Board of Finance & Revenue
* SEC38.01 Hotel Occupancy/Imposition & Computation of Tax
* SEC38.02 Hotel Occupancy/ Exemptions
* SEC38.03 Hotel Occupancy/Definition
* SEC39.01-39.13 Transient Vendors
* SEC41.02 Concrete Transit Mixing Unit
* SEC41.03 Dry Ice for Packaging Ice Cream
* SEC41.04 Gas Used by a Manufacturer
* SEC41.05 Integrated Plants
* SEC41.06 Processing for Wholesale Distribution
* SEC41.07 Pump Used for Conveying Water Prior to Production Process
* SEC41.08 Recapping & Retreading of Tires
* SEC41.09 Research Exemption
* SEC42.1-42.5 Broadcasting
* SEC43.00 Water Well Drillers
* SEC44.01 Dairy Farm Paper Towels
* SEC44.02 Cooperative Agricultural Associations
* SEC44.03 Farm Water Heaters
* SEC44.04 Guns & Ammunition
* SEC45.01 Exemption of Electric Co-op Corp.
* SEC45.02 Automobiles for Attorneys
* SEC45.03 Street Repairs
* SEC46.01 Construction Contractor Cutting or Bending Steel Beam
* SEC46.02 Construction of Exempt Public Utility
* SEC46.03 Contractors Installing Stained Glass Windows
* SEC46.04 Fixed Price Construction Contract
* SEC46.05 Outdoor Advertising Signs
* SEC46.06 Contractor Renting Equipment to Others
* SEC46.07 Nonresident Contractors
* SEC46.08 Industrialized Housing
* SEC46.09 Financial Institutions Security Equipment
* SEC47.01 Coin Operated Amusement Devices
* SEC47.02 Films for Commercial Exhibitions
* SEC47.03 Frozen Food Lockers
* SEC47.04 Golf Bag Carts and Lockers
* SEC47.06 Miniature Golf Course
* SEC47.10 Riding Academies and Stables
* SEC47.11 Saws and Blades to Butchers
* SEC47.12 Soda Fountains
* SEC47.16 Rental of Equipment Between Affiliated Interests
* SEC47.17 Lease or Rental of Vehicles and Rolling Stock
* SEC47.18 Totalizator Equipment
* SEC47.19 Public Transportation Assistance Taxes and Fees
* SEC47.20 Vehicle Rental Tax
* SEC48.01 Utility Services Used by Exempt Organizations
* SEC48.04 Credit Unions
* SEC49.02 Game, Fish, Animals and Birds
* SEC50.01 Purchases & Sales by Wholesalers
* SEC51.01 Purchases of Replacement Parts
* SEC51.02 Use of Automobile Other than for Resale
* SEC51.04 Remittances for Payment of Sales Tax on Certain Vehicles
* SEC52.01 Purchases of Medicines/Med Supplies, Equipment, Devices, etc.
* SEC52.02 Fabrication of Dental Prosthetics
* SEC52.04 Sellers & Repairers of Eyeglasses
* SEC53.01 Clothing
* SEC53.02 Footwear, Footwear Accessories and Footwear Repairs
* SEC54.01 Delivery Charges
* SEC54.02 Sign Painters
* SEC55.01 Automobile Towing Services
* SEC55.04 Taxidermy Service
* SEC55.05 Cleaning of Animals
* SEC56.01 Maintaining Place of Business within Commonwealth
* SEC57.01 Carbonator for Soda Fountains
* SEC57.02 Gas Used by Restaurants
* SEC57.03 Icemaking Equipment
* SEC57.04 Merchandising Equipment
* SEC57.05 Sale of Equipment to Restaurants
* SEC57.06 Sales Order Books
* SEC57.07 Purchase of Soft Drinks by Liquor Licensees
* SEC58.01-58.02 Taxable & Exempt Personal Property
* SEC58.03 Timbering Operations
* SEC58.04 Commission Vendors
* SEC58.05 Decorated Cottage Cheese Containers
* SEC58.06 Barbers & Beauticians Supplies, Materials, Tools and Equipment
* SEC58.07 Trading Stamps
* SEC58.08 Commercial Airport and Aircraft Operators
* SEC58.09 School Textbook Exemption
* SEC58.10 Water Softeners & Conditioners
* SEC58.11 Taxes Paid/Purchases Resold
* SEC58.12 Flags
* SEC58.13 Carpeting and Other Floor Coverings
* SEC60.01 Pronouncement/Bldg. Maintenance or Bldg. Cleaning Services
* SEC60.02 Pronouncement/Lawn Care Services
* SEC60.03 Pronouncement/Disinfecting or Pest Control Services
* SEC60.04 Pronouncement/Help Supply Services
* SEC60.05 Pronouncement/Employment Agency Services
* SEC60.06 Pronouncement/Lobbying Services
* SEC60.07 Pronouncement/Sale and Preparation of Food & Beverages
* SEC60.08 Pronouncement/Secretarial & Editing Services
* SEC60.09 Pronouncement/Premium Cable Services
* SEC60.10 Pronouncement/Adjustment and Collection Services
* SEC60.11 Pronouncement/Credit Reporting Services
* SEC60.12 Pronouncement/Self Storage Services
* SEC60.13 Pronouncement/Computer Services
* SEC60.14 Pronouncement/Zero Emission Vehicles
* SEC60.15 Pronouncement/Sales Tax Refund Procedures Regarding Contracts
* SEC60.16 Pronouncement/Local Sale Use and Hotel Occupancy Tax
* SEC60.17 Pronouncement/Sale of Food/Beverages Sold to Nonprofit Associations
* SEC60.18 Pronouncement/ Sale and Installation of Prefabricated Housing
* SEC60.19 Pronouncement/Computer Software, Hardware and Related Transactions
* SEC60.20 Pronouncement/Telecommunications Service
* SEC60.21 Pronouncement/Commercial Racing Activities
* SEC60.22 Pronouncement/Commercial Motion Pictures
* SEC60.23 Pronouncement/Electric Utility Services
* SEC71.04 Cigarette Tax
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[Continued from previous Web Page] State Board of Medicine
* Probable Cause Screening Committee
Contact: Cindy Warner (717) 783-1400
State Board of Nursing
* A Decision Making Model for Determining RN/LPN Scope of Practice, with Cover Letter (1996)
* Alternative/Complementary Therapies (1997)
Contact: Ann Steffanic (717) 783-7142
State Board of Optometry
* Probable Cause Screening Committee
Contact: Deb Smith (717) 783-7155
State Board of Osteopathic Medicine
* Probable Cause Screening Committee
Contact: Gina Bittner (717) 783-4858
State Board of Psychology
* Probable Cause Screening Committee
Contact: Melissa Wilson (717) 783-7155
State Real Estate Commission
* Internal Operating Guidelines
Contact: Deborah Sopko (717) 783-3658
State Board of Veterinary Medicine
* Probable Cause Screening Committee
Contact: Robert Kline (717) 783-7134
OTHER:
Bureau of Commissions, Elections and Legislation
* Secretary's Advisories to County Election and Voter Registration Officials
* Election Calendars
* Becoming a Notary Public in Pennsylvania
* Instructions for Filing as a Candidate of a Minor Political Party
* Campaign Finance Reporting Law Pamphlet
* Instructions for Filing as an Independent Candidate
* Nomination Petitions
* Nomination Papers
Contact: Terri Marquis (717) 787-5280
Bureau of Charitable Organizations
* Registration Packets for Charitable Organizations, Professional Solicitors and Professional Fundraising Counsels
Contact: Elissa Brown (717) 783-1720
Corporations Bureau
* Uniform Commercial Code Filing Guide
* Pennsylvania's Corporation Laws, A Guide to Compliance
Contact: Karen Vance (717) 783-9210
Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs
State Board of Medicine
* Interpretive Guidelines for Use of Controlled Substances in Treatment of Pain, Winter 1998/1999 Newsletter
Contact: Cindy Warner (717) 783-1400
State Board of Nursing
* Approved Programs for RN, CRNP and LPN Education
Contact: Ann Steffanic (717) 783-7142
State Real Estate Commission
* Applications: Experience Requirements and Point System for Applicants for Broker's Licenses
Contact: Deb Sopko (717) 783-3658
STATE EMPLOYES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
State Employees' Retirement System
Pursuant to 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 Public Information Officer by calling (717) 787-9657.
JOHN BROSIUS
Executive DirectorSERS Board of Trustees Adjudications by Topic:
Benefit Options
Cost of Living Increase
Credited Years of Service
Death Benefit
Disability
Effective Date of Retirement
Final Average Salary
Fraternal Order of Police
Frozen Present Value
Membership Eligibility
Military Service
Multiple Service Credit
Overpayment
Payment of Interest
Pension Forfeiture
Purchase of Service
Reinstatement
Retirement-Covered Compensation
Miscellaneous* SERS Member Handbook (current edition 1999)
* SERS pamphlets
Information for Retirees (SERS-149)
Special Membership Classes (SERS-150)
Social Security Integration Coverage for SERS Members (SERS-151)
How to Apply for a Disability Retirement (SERS-152)
Retirement Information for Pennsylvania State Police (SERS-153)
Retirement Options for SERS Members (SERS-154)
Provisions for the Purchase of Service (SERS-155)
Domestic Relations and Support Orders (SERS-157)
Frozen Present Value: Its Impact on State Pensions (SERS-158)
Refund Procedures for those Leaving State Service (SERS-159)
Information on Tax Form 1099-R for Tax Year 1999
* Management Directives and Administrative Circulars issued by SERS
* SERS Mission Statement
* SERS Investment Policy
* SERS Investment Guidelines
* SERS current five-year investment plan (''1999 Annual Five-Year Investment Plan'')
* SERS Policy on Public Information (current January 1997)
* 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 3901611 87J (Thomas J. DiLauro, Chair)
* The ''SERS News'' member newsletter
* SERS Information Bulletins
* SERS Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
* Sample Domestic Relations Order and Instruction Letter
* SERS Board Minutes and Resolutions
* Actuarial Reports (annual and five-year)
* Actuarial Tables
* Memoranda of Understanding currently in effect
STATE POLICE
GUIDANCE MANUALS
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