GOVERNOR'S OFFICE Catalog of Nonregulatory Documents [34 Pa.B. 4217] Pursuant to 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 eighth list of the non-regulatory documents. This list is 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, 2004; however, due to the breadth and changing nature of these documents, we cannot guarantee absolute accuracy. Facilitating access to information is important to enhancing 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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DECISIONS:
Office of Chief Counsel
Contact: Jacqueline Welby, Assistant Counsel (717) 783-2529
* Reynolds vs. Department of Aging, 570 A.2d 1373 (Pa. Commw. 1990).
* Pennsylvania Department of Aging v Lindbergh, 469 A.2d 1012 (Pa.1983).
* Suburban/Bustleton v Department of Aging, 579 A.2d 426 (Pa. Commw. 1990).
* McGuire v Department of Aging, 592 A.2d 830 (Pa. Commw. 1991).
* Dickey v Department of Aging, 615 A.2d 990 (Pa. Commw. 1992).
* In the Interest of M.B., 686 A.2d 87 (Pa. Commw. 1996).
* Calabro v Department of Aging, 689 A.2d 34 (Pa Commw. 1997).
* Calabro v Department of Aging, 698 A.2d 596 (Pa. 1997).
* Schaffren v Philadelphia Corporation for Aging, 1997 U.S. Dist. Lexis 17493 (Middle Dist. Pa., 1997).
* Scanlon v. Department of Aging, 739 A.2d 635 (Pa. Commw. 1999)).
* Nixon v. Com. of PA, 789 A.2d 376 (Pa. Commw. 2001).
INTERNAL GUIDELINES:
PHARMACEUTICAL PROGRAM (PACE)
Contact: Gretchen Beard, Chief of Compliance Division (717) 787-7313
PACE PROVIDER BULLETINS: 2004
* January 9, 2004--Federal Upper Limits (FUL) Pricing for A-Rated Multiple Source Products--Pending additional review, effective January 20th, 2004, the Department of Aging is temporarily suspending FUL reimbursement pricing on A-rated multiple source products.
* January 23, 2004--Provider Telephone Calls: Changes in PACE/PACENET Legislation have the potential for lessening the program's ability to address phone calls in a timely manner. The potential for thousands more to be enrolled in the program requires some interim information to be presented.
* February 6, 2004--Manufacturers' Rebate NON-PARTICIPATION NOTICE FOR: MYLAN AND UDL Labs. Effective February 9, 2004.
* February 13, 2004--Clarifications: This memo provides examples of the possible situations involved with helping people understand the use of the PACENET $40 deductible.
* February 20, 2004--Manufacturers' Rebate REINSTATEMENT NOTICE FOR: MYLAN AND UDL Labs.
* February 27, 2004--Timoptic XE Days Supply Permissions: Merck was last manufacturer of 0.25% strength in 2ML size. Only 5ML size is available from Merck and Falcon. Days supply requirement is listed.
* March 12, 2004--Lorazepam/Clorazepate Assistance Program: On March 29, 2004, the Department of Aging will implement the Lorazepam/Clorazepate Assistance Program known as the PA (Pennsylvania) Patient Assistance Program. This new program reimburses for generic formulations of lorazepam and clorazepate.
* March 26, 2004--Renagel®: Effective Monday, March 29, 2004 all claims for sevalamer hydrochloride (Renagel®) will be denied at the point of sale.
* March 26, 2004--ProDUR Edit Revisions: Effective March 29, 2004, the following list shows the recommended initial maximum dose, maximum daily dose and duration criteria have been added to the Department of Aging's Prospective Drug Utilization Review Program for the following class of drugs.
* May 14, 2004--Non-Participating Drug Manufacturers: Manufacturer Rebate Program requires manufacturers' whose products are paid for by PACE, to pay a rebate to continue having PACE pay for their products. Attached is the latest information on non-participants.
PACE PROVIDER BULLETINS: 2003
* January 24, 2003--Pace Software Vendor List: Updates list of known software vendors that will be contacted regarding the requirements of the HIPAA initiative during the testing phase regarding NCPDP 5.1 and requests contact information from providers for vendors not included on the list.
* January 24, 2003--Requests to Void Prescriptions: The PACE Provider Manual, page IV.24 states that providers are responsible for voiding claims for prescriptions paid for by the Program but never received by the cardholder. This bulletin specifies costs and conditions involved with submitting voided claims.
* January 31, 2003--Important Cardholder Information Poster: Please post this provider bulletin. It summarizes general guidance for the cardholder regarding the major conditions under which PACE assistance can and cannot be used.
* February 14, 2003--Lumigan® (bimatoprost): Describes dosing restrictions recommended by the manufacturer Allergan and describes subsequent PACE claim handling procedures regarding this medication.
* February 14, 2003--Avage® and Botox Cosmetic®: PACE legislation prohibits payment for ''drugs prescribed for wrinkle removal. . . ''. This bulletin includes these medications in the category and removed them from PACE coverage.
* February 14, 2003--Medical Exception Processing for Lotronex®, Forteo® and Humira®: Specific guidance for these medications.
* March 28, 2003--Early Refill Edit: Effective Monday, April 14, 2003, PACE cardholders must use 85% of their medication, based on the previous prescription's days supply, before the Program will consider the refill for reimbursement.
* April 4, 2003--HIPAA: This bulletin is in response to inquiries regarding the responsibility of the Department of Aging, PACE Program and its contractor, First Health in achieving HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1999) compliance.
* April 11, 2003--Cardholder Information for Early Refill Edit Poster: Illustrated poster describing that effective Wednesday, May 14, 2003, PACE cardholders must use 85% of their medication, based on the previous prescription's day's supply, before the Program will consider the refill for reimbursement.
* May 23, 2003--Provider Manual Insert: PACE legislation was amended in 1992 to require that cardholders be informed of the Usual and Customary price of the prescription they received under the PACE Program.
* June 6, 2003--Early Refill Edit: The Department of Aging is delaying the implementation of the revised early refill edit. As announced earlier, this revision will require that PACE cardholders must use 85% of their medication, based on the previous prescription's days supply, before the Program will consider the refill for reimbursement.
* August 1, 2003--Relocation: First Health Services announces its office relocation details. New address becomes effective August 11, 2003.
* August 8, 2003--Pro-DUR Edit Revisions: New drug classes to be added effective August 19, 2003.
* August 22, 2003--Important Telephone Numbers: Lists retained and changed general access telephone numbers, as well as, new address of First Health Services/PACE.
* November 28, 2003--Program Changes: Changes pursuant to House Bill 888 become effective January 1, 2004. This bulletin specifies the most notable changes applicable to providers.
* December 26, 2003--New Legislation Cardholder Impact: Further description of changes to PACE/PACENET detailing Income Limit Increases Co-pays, Generics, PACENET Claims Processing and Potential PACE/PACENET Applicants.
PACE PROVIDER BULLETINS: 2002
* January 18, 2002--Important Cardholder Information: It summarizes general guidance for the cardholder regarding the major conditions under which PACE assistance can and cannot be used.
* April 1, 2002--Non-Participating Manufacturers: Manufacturers are required to extend a rebate to PACE for medications purchased through the program. This bulletin lists all labelers that choose not to participate in extending the required rebate to PACE.
* April 19, 2002--ProDUR Additions: Specifies several new additions to PACE Prospective Drug Utilization Review System. Included are: Prozac Weekly, Rivastigmine, Galantamine, Perindopril, Meloxicam, Doxycycline, Acetaminophen, Propoxyphene Napsylate and Propoxyphene HCL.
* May 3, 2002--PACE Moratorium Information: Provides for a readjustment of the COLA factor used by PACE to reprocess enrollments that were affected by a 2000 Social Security COLA adjustment in mid 2001.
* May 24, 2002--TracleerTM: Specifies the addition of Actelion Pharmaceutical's TracleerTM (bosentan) product to the PACE drug file. Describes the only approved diagnosis and explains the mandatory medical exception processing claims for TracleerTM must undergo.
* August 23, 2002--PACE Moratorium Information: A supplemental PACE moratorium reprocessing project announcement. All affected cardholders and providers are being notified. A toll-free phone number is provided for additional information.
* September 6, 2002--RemodulinTM: A treatment for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), RemodulinTM (treprostinil) injection has been added to PACE program coverage but only for this diagnosis. Claims for this medication must go through the medical exception process to be considered for payment.
* November 8, 2002--HIPAA Compliance: Lists software vendors that will be contacted regarding the requirements of the HIPAA initiative and requests contact information from providers for vendors not included on the list.
* December 27, 2002--Mandatory Substitution of Prilosec: Identifies manufacturers that will be a source for the generic version of Prilosec, omeprazole.
PACE PROVIDER BULLETINS: 2001
* January 26, 2001--Prescription Records: Notified Providers that the Department of Aging will accept the ''daily hardcopy record'' identified in Section 22.62, (c)(3) of Chapter 22, Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly, as being a certification statement which will contain verbiage clearly identifying the prescriptions and stating that the pharmacist, identified by his or her signature, attests to the identified prescriptions' validity, accuracy and completeness. Reminder that Section 22.62 (c) and (d) state that ''hardcopy prescriptions'' and ''other records necessary to disclose the full nature and extent of prescription drugs . . . dispensed by a provider shall be retained for 4 years . . .''.
* February 23, 2001--Sarafem®: Effective February 26, 2001, the PACE Program will deny all claims for Sarafem®. This action is being taken based on the manufacturer's package insert which states, ''Sarafem® is indicated for treatment of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).''
* March 9, 2001--Immunosuppressants: Notified Providers that effective April 1, 2001, Medicare has eliminated the time limitation for Medicare recipients receiving immunosuppressant drug benefits. This change re-establishes coverage for disabled Medicare recipients as well as Medicare recipients over age 65 who had previously exceeded the Medicare time limit for immunosuppressant drug coverage. Effective April 1, 2001, all medical exceptions for immunosuppressants will calculate the PACE reimbursement based on the percentage NOT reimbursable by Medicare, which is currently 20%.
* March 16, 2001--Mandatory Substitution Coumadin®: Notified Providers that effective April 16, 2001, the PACE Program will mandate substitution for all new claims for Coumadin®.
* March 16, 2001--Ketoprofen Reminder: Notified Providers that as stated on page V.20 of your PACE Provider Manual, section m, ''Ketoprofen being compounded for off-label use to treat arthritis will be disallowed when identified in utilization review reports.'' March 23, 2001--PACE--CRDP Cardholders Reminder: Notified Providers that PACE is payor of last resort.
* March 30, 2001--Renagel®: Notified Providers that effective Monday, April 9, 2001, PACE will deny all claims for Renagel®. No additional medical exceptions will be approved prior to the receipt of supporting diagnostic and treatment information.
* April 20, 2001--Non-Participating Manufacturers: Notified Providers of manufacturers not participating in the PACE Program.
April 20, 2001--Mandatory Substitution for Coumadin® Clarification: Notified Providers that Cardholders whose prescription history contains Coumadin® usage and therefore received a Medical Exception should submit the Coumadin® claim to PACE with a DAW code of ''1.'' PACE will not disallow Coumadin® claims on future audits in those instances in which a medical exception was granted to continue Coumadin® therapy even in the absence of Brand Medically Necessary documentation. Cardholders with no history of Coumadin® usage are subject to the Program's mandatory substitution regulations unless a Medical Exception is authorized.
May 11, 2001--Imitrex®: Notified Providers that effective May 14, 2001, PACE will deny Claims for all forms of sumatriptan (Imitrex®). No medical exceptions will be approved prior to the receipt of a cardiovascular evaluation stating the patient is free of cardiovascular disease.
May 25, 2001--TOBI®: Notified Providers that effective June 4, 2001, PACE will deny claims for TOBI®. Only approved FDA indication is for the ''management of cystic fibrosis patients with Pseudomonas aeruginosa.'' Off label indications will be denied. Medical Exceptions granted only upon confirmation from prescriber of a diagnosis of cystic fibrosis.
June 26, 2001--PACENET Expansion: Notified Providers that effective July 1, 2001, PACENET eligibility income limits have been increased. No change in PACE income limits.
June 26, 2001--PACENET Expansion: Pharmacy poster with details of program changes.
June 26, 2001--Legislative Changes: PACE Moratorium: Notified Providers that PACE cardholders whose eligibility was terminated in 2001 solely because of a Social Security cost-of-living-adjustment would be reinstated automatically in PACE. An automated process to be established to address PACENET claims for cardholders reinstated into PACE.
July 6, 2001--GLEEVECTM: Notified Providers that Novartis Pharmaceutical's anti-cancer drug added to PACE drug file. Approved only for treatment of chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) and not currently covered by Medicare. Provider should understand that PACE will ensure that drug is approved FDA indication and is prescribed in the approved dosage before authorizing payment.
July 13, 2001--Cardholders with July 15, 2001 Ending Eligibility Dates: Notified providers of an extension of eligibility to August 21, 2001.
July 20, 2001--Renagel®: Notified Providers that effective immediately, only Medical Exception documentation received from prescriber verifying calcium phosphate products of 70 or greater will be considered for the granting of medical exceptions.
August 10, 2001--Baycol: Notifies Providers that effective August 9, 2001, PACE no longer reimburses for Baycol because of a voluntary manufacturer withdrawal of the product.
August 24, 2001--PACE Moratorium Agreements: Notifies Providers of agreement mailings and of process involved in the provider refunding the cardholder and PACE reimbursing the provider due to the Moratorium.
September 21, 2001--Broncholidlator Drugs: Notifies Providers that effective October 1, 2001, the restriction of denying at point-of-sale the reimbursement of these agents has been removed. Medicare remains primary payor. PACE continues to reimburse at 20%, the part not covered by Medicare.
September 28, 2001--Miscellaneous Agents, Maximum Dosing Edit: Notifies providers that effective October 8, 2001, PACE will review several new agents. Patients whose prescribing regimen exceeds PACE maximum daily dose will have their prescriber contacted to obtain documentation to support dosing therapy.
November 30, 2001--National Drug Code (NDC) Accuracy: Reminds Providers of their responsibilities in accurately reporting NDCs. Discusses prohibited acts. Providers with error rates greater than 50% may be subject to recovery audit and termination.
December 14, 2001--Other Prescription Coverage Edit: Specifies proper use of ''Other Coverage Code'' field and identifies NCPDP claim denial responses in the event of improper submission.
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 thirty days until July 1, 2000.
June 9, 2000--Provider Update: Generic substitution for Dilantin®: Notified Providers as stated in the Provider Bulletin of May 12, 2000, PACE notified the physicians of all PACE cardholders currently receiving Dilantin® of the impending mandatory substitution and provided a Medical Exception Form if the prescriber did not wish the cardholder to receive the generic.
July 14, 2000--PACENET Deductible Reminder: Notified Providers that any providers refusing to submit PACENET deductible claims through the on-line claims adjudication system at the time of presentation or prior to dispensing the prescription are in violation of their PACE/PACENET Provider Agreement. Failure to abide by the terms and conditions of the Provider Agreement could result in provider termination and/or suspension of payments by the Department of Aging until such non-compliance is corrected.
* August 4, 2000--Dispensing Date & Nursing Home Providers: Notified Providers our Bulletin of April 7, 2000, instructed that all claims for cardholders residing in nursing homes are to be submitted to PACE on the date that they are dispensed. Subsequently, the Department has reviewed issues raised by nursing home providers and providers who service nursing homes regarding this requirement. Although the Department recognizes that it cannot dictate a nursing home's medication dispensing policy, the Program does encourage the submission of claims for those chronic maintenance drugs to be on a monthly basis. The authorizations apply ONLY to those cardholders residing in nursing homes who are subject to the nursing home's controlled environment and internal drug utilization review policy.
* August 18, 2000--Vaniqa®: Notified Providers that PACE will NOT reimburse for Bristol-Myers Squibb and Gillette's Vaniqa® (eflornithine HCL) cream recently approved by the FDA for the treatment of unwanted facial hair in women.
* September 15, 2000--Other Prescription Coverage: Notified Providers that effective October 16, 2000, PACE will edit claims for PACE cardholders with dual coverage. Providers enrolled in other third party point-of-sale prescription plans must have the ability to ''dual bill.'' PACE is to be billed after the claim is adjudicated by the primary insurer but prior to dispensing.
* November 10, 2000--Reminder of Other Prescription Coverage: Notified Providers that PACE denies claims for cardholders identified as having other insurance if the provider submits the claim with an incorrect ''other coverage'' value.
* December 1, 2000--Manufacturers' Rebate: Notified Providers that Act 128-1992 amending the Lottery Fund Preservation Act, in part, requires all pharmaceutical manufacturers to have in effect a rebate agreement with the PACE Program if they wish to have their products covered. Sidmak Laboratories, Labeler Code 50111 is being added to PACE's non-participating list. Sidmak's products are no longer reimbursable effective December 18, 2000.
December 15, 2000--Sidmak Laboratories Reinstatement: Notified Providers that the Department of Aging advises that Sidmak Laboratories, Labeler Code 50111 will continue to participate in the Manufacturers' Rebate Program. Providers should disregard the previous December 18, 2000 termination announcement.
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: Optometrists'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®, QuinagluteDura-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 deny.
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 is 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 maximumdose/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 will be denied.
* 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 with the manufacturers' warnings that Meridia® should not be used concomitantly with MAOI's (at least a two 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 is 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 includes income requirements, information regarding the crediting of out-o-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 (five to ten 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 his/her 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)
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[Continued from previous Web Page] 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).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 ClaimsDIVISION OF CONSUMER PROTECTION
Contact: Robert Hussar, Division Chief (717)-783-6207
Current Aging Program Directives
Provided below is a comprehensive list of current Aging Program Directives. 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)
--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
--95-01-09 Assessments of Persons With ''An Other Related Condition'' Who Are Exceptional Admissions
--97-01-02 Accounting Manual For AAA Programs
--98-01-02 Area Agency on Aging Program Income Policies
--00-01-04 PDA Waiver Paid Claims Reconciliation
--01-01-02 AAA Utilization of Federal Funds in Provision of Caregiver Services
--01-01-08 The Bridge Program
--01-01-10 Assistive Technology/Risk Reduction Home Modification Program
--02-01-03 Contract Procurement Requirements
--02-01-11 Updated Area Plan Assurances--Attachment a--Attachment B
--03-01-03 OPTIONS Cost Sharing-Fee Scale Attachment
--03-01-04 2002-2003 Tobacco/Bridge Program Amendment
--03-01-06 Home and Community Based Services Procedures Manual (This Manual is a comprehensive guide to Department of Aging procedures. It is the operational handbook used by employees of Area Agencies on Aging. The following are individual chapters from the Manual. They contain a significant number of appendices, which are not yet displayed. They will be added to this site in the near future. In the meantime, please contact the Department at 717-783-6207 for additional information.)
* Table of Contents
* Chapter 1--Assessments
* Chapter 2--Care Management
* Chapter 3--Programs and Requirements
* Chapter 4--Services
* Chapter 5--Hearings and Appeals
--Comprehensive OPTIONS Assessment Form (COAF) Instructions
--Comprehensive OPTIONS Assessment Form
--Nursing Facility OPTIONS Assessment Form
--03-01-07 HIPAA Standards for Privacy of Individually-Identifiable Health Information and How the Requirements Impact the Pennsylvania Aging Network
--03-01-10 FY 2004-2008 Four-Year Plan Requirements
--04-01-01 2003-2004 Aging Block Grant Amendment: Final Funding Allocation
--04-01-02 AAA Program Requirements, Planning Allocations and Aging Services Block Grant Format for Fiscal Year 2004-2005Program Area 02--''Home Delivered Meals''
--See APD #04-03-01
Program Area 03--''Congregate Meals''
--04-03-01 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 ProgramProgram 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 FormsProgram Area 06--''Volunteer Services''
--85-06-01 Volunteer Services
Program Area 07--''Passenger Transportation Services''
--85-07-01 Policies for Transportation Services
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
--02-10-01 Implementation of Ombuds Manager
--04-10-01 Components of an Effective Ombudsman ProgramProgram Area 11--''Information and Referral''
--85-11-01 Policies and Procedures for the Provision of I & R Services by AAAs
Program Area 12--''Home Health''
--See APD #03-01-06.
Program Area 13--''Personal Care''
--See APD #03-01-06.
Program Area 14--''Personal Assistance Service''
--See APD #03-01-06.
Program Area 18--''Medical Equipment, Supplies and Adaptive Devices''
--See APD #03-01-06.
Program Area 19--''Home Support''
See APD #03-01-06.
Program Area 20--''Adult Day Care''
See 6 Pa. Code Chapter 11, Sections 11.1 to 11.292 and APD #03-01-06.
Program Area 22--''Assessments''
See Book I of APD #03-01-06.
Program Area 23--''Care Management''
See APD #03-01-06.
Program Area 24--''Protective Services Intake/Investigation''
--89-24-02 Required Standard Forms for Protective Services
--93-24-01 Protective Services Investigations
--93-24-02 Protective Services Investigations
--97-24-01 Protective Services Report of Need and Investigation Summary and Assessment Form
--00-24-01 Perpetrator Designation and Notification in P. S. CasesProgram Area 25--''Domiciliary Care''
--85-25-02 Statewide Expansion of Domiciliary Care Program
--93-25-01 Keys Amendment Implementation as It Relates to the Domiciliary Care Program
--03-25-01 Revised Domiciliary Care Agreement Forms
--04-25-01 Domiciliary Care Consumer Payment To ProvidersProgram 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
--85-29-06 Interdepartmental Cooperative Agreement between the PDA and DPW, Office of Mental Health
--92-29-07 Advance Notice to Health Care Facilities Prior to Termination of Utility Service
--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
--00-29-01 Department of Aging Energy Emergency Response Plan
AGRICULTURE
POLICY STATEMENTS:
Bureau of Animal Health and Diagnostic Services
* Scrapie Containment and Eradication Strategy
Contact: Dr. Paul Knepley (717-783-8300)
* Chronic Wasting Disease Containment and Eradication Strategy
Contact: Dr. Paul Knepley (717-783-8300)
Bureau of Food Distribution
* Allowable Uses of State Food Purchase Program Capital Asset Program (CAP) Monies
Contact: Sandy Hopple (717-772-2693)
Bureau of Market Development
* Instructions for Completion of Application for Capital Improvement Matching Funds Grant
Contact: Brant Bickel (717-787-5342)
* Guidelines: Agricultural and Rural Youth Grant Program Direct and Matching Grants
Contact: G. Carl Muller (717-783-9944)
Bureau of Plant Industry
* Fertilizer Enforcement Action Penalty Matrix
Contact: John Breitsman (717-787-4843)
* Soil and Plant Amendment Enforcement Action Penalty Matrix
Contact: John Breitsman (717-787-4843)
* Pesticide Enforcement Action Penalty Matrix
Contact: Joseph Uram (717-787-4843)
Pennsylvania State Conservation Commission
* Pennsylvania's Nutrient Management Plan Implementation Grants Program Application Form and Guidelines
Contact: Karl Brown (717-787-8821)
* Pennsylvania's Nutrient Management Act Technical Manual
Contact: Karl Brown (717-787-8821)
* Nutrient Management Program Administrative Manual
Contact: Karl Brown (717-787-8821)
GUIDANCE MANUALS:
Bureau of Animal Health and Diagnostic Services
* Pennsylvania Animal Diagnostic Laboratory System User Guide
Contact: Dr. Helen Acland (717-787-8808)
Bureau of Food Distribution
* Farmers Market Nutrition Program--Farmer/Vendor Procedure Manual
* Woman, Infants and Children (''WIC'') Clinic Procedure Manual
* Self Declaration of Need: Income Poverty Guidelines for TEFAP
Contact: Sandy Hopple (717-772-2693)
Bureau of Food Safety and Laboratory Services
* rBST Labeling Information
* Application to Install or Remodel a Milking System
* Supplement to a Farm Refrigerated Bulk Milk Storage Tank and/or a Precooler Installation Application
Contact: James C. Dell (717-787-4316)
* Food Safety Concession Guidelines
* Ice Manufacturing Plants Consumer Confidence Program Guidelines
* Listeria Handbook for Retail Food Establishments
* Model Food Service Self-Inspection Checklist
* Procedures for Vacuum Packaging Foods in Reduced Oxygen Packages
* Retail Food Establishment Consumer Confidence Program Self-Inspection Checklist
Contact: Lenchen Radle (717-787-4315)
Pennsylvania Harness Racing Commission
* Guidelines for Medications in Racehorses
Contact: Anton J. Leppler (717-787-5196)
* Licensing Procedures and Standards for Applicants
Contact: Anton J. Leppler (717-787-5196)
Pennsylvania Horse Racing Commission
* Guidelines for Medications in Racehorses
Contact: Benjamin H. Nolt, Jr. (717-787-1942)
* Licensing Procedures and Standards for Applicants
Contact: Benjamin H. Nolt, Jr. (717-787-1942)
Bureau of Plant Industry
* Instructions for Licensing under the Pennsylvania Commercial Feed Law
* Instructions for Licensing under the Pennsylvania Fertilizer Act
* Directions for Renewing Specialty Fertilizer Registration in Pennsylvania
* Instructions for Licensing under the Pennsylvania Agricultural Liming Materials Act
Contact: John Breitsman (717-787-4843)
* Directions for Registering Pesticides in Pennsylvania
* Experimental Pesticide Use Permits
* Grower Record Keeping Guidelines for Pesticide Applications made under an Emergency Exemption
* Instructions for Licensing under the Pennsylvania Soil and Plant Amendment Act
* Directions for Soil and Plant Amendment Registration in Pennsylvania
Contact: John Lake (717-787-4843)
* IPM for Pennsylvania Schools: A How-To Manual
Contact: Ken Long (717-772-5227)
Bureau of Ride and Measurement Standards
* Amusement Ride Operators' and Attendants' Manual
Contact: Kent Shelhamer (717-787-6772)
Pennsylvania State Conservation Commission
* Best Management Practices Manual for Pennsylvania Livestock and Poultry Operations
Contact: Karl Brown (717-787-8821)
* Interim Guidance Addressing Phosphorus and other Nutrients in Nutrient Management Plans
Contact: Doug Goodlander (717-705-3895)
INTERNAL GUIDELINES:
Bureau of Farmland Preservation
* Checklist for Review of an Agricultural Conservation Easement Purchase Recommendation
* Checklist for Evaluation of a County Agricultural Conservation Easement Purchase Program
Contact: Sandra Robison (717-783-3167)
Bureau of Food Safety and Laboratory Services
* Summary of Enforcement Requirements for Violations of Bacterial Count, Somatic Cell Count and Antibiotic Residue Tests for Individual Milk Producer Samples
* Clarification of Enforcement Policy for a Producer Utilizing Two Bulk Milk Tanks
* Producer Record Transfer Program
Contact: James C. Dell (717-787-4316)
* Tolerances for Egg Quality, below which a Warning Letter shall be issued to a store
* Tolerances for Egg Quality, below which Seizure of Eggs will be made at a store
* Tolerances for Egg Quality, below which Prosecution will be initiated against a store
* Tolerances for Egg Quality, below which Seizure of Eggs will be made at a plant
Contact: Kim F. Miller (717-787-294)
* Guidelines for Inspection of Food Concessions at Fairs
* Inspection Guidelines for Farmers Markets and Stands
Contact: Lenchen Radle (717-787-4315)
Bureau of Market Development
* Agricultural Fair Program State Premium Guideline Book
Contact: Brant Bickel (717-787-5342)
Bureau of Plant Industry
* Turfgrass Seed Certification Interagency and Interstate Certification
Contact: Joe Garvey (717-787-5609)
* Plant Pest Act Enforcement Action Penalty Matrix
Contact: Walt Blosser (717-772-5205)
Pennsylvania Harness Racing Commission
* Procedures with respect to Unlicensed Owners
Contact: Anton J. Leppler (717-787-5196)
OTHER:
Bureau of Food Safety and Laboratory Services
* Industry Responsibilities with respect to Broken Seals
Contact: James C. Dell (717-787-4316)
* Temperature Requirements for Safe Handling of Hot and Cold Foods
* Guidelines for Self-Service Bulk Food Displays
* Guidelines for Maple Syrup Operations
Contact: Lenchen Radle (717-787-4315)
* A Retailer's Guide to Assuring Shelf Egg Safety & Quality
* Safe Handling of Eggs
* Safe Handling of Fresh Fruits & Vegetables
Contact: Kim F. Miller (717-787-3294)
Bureau of Plant Industry
* Pennsylvania Pesticide Hypersensitivity Registration Information
Contact: Dave Scott (717-772-5214)
BANKING
Nonregulatory public documents of the Department of Banking are divided into three indexed categories listed below: Letters from Secretaries of Banking to Regulated Entities; Guidance Available Regarding Compliance with Depository Institution Statutes and Regulations; and, Guidance Available Regarding Compliance with Licensee Statutes and Regulations. The contact person for all Department of Banking documents is Carter Frantz (717) 787-1471.
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[Continued from previous Web Page] SECRETARIES' LETTERS The following is a historical list of letters to regulated entities from respective Secretaries of Banking providing guidance regarding compliance with statutes and regulations applicable to Pennsylvania state-chartered banking institutions, savings associations, credit unions, and nondepository institutions licensed to make mortgage and other types of loans in Pennsylvania.
POLICY STATEMENTS2004 03/19/04 The Secretary's Letter discusses the terms and conditions of ''selective first payment due date'' options and ''deferred first payment'' options that may be offered to buyers as part of installment sale contracts originated by licensees under the Motor Vehicle Sales Finance Act. 2003 9/30/03 The Secretary's Letter provides guidance to state-chartered savings associations offering overdraft or ''bounce'' protection programs to customers. 9/2/03 The Secretary's Letter informs all mortgage lenders and/or mortgage brokers of the restrictions regarding the use of lock-in agreements. 8/22/03 The Secretary's Letter reminds all motor vehicle lenders that PA law requires motor vehicle lienholders to mail or deliver the outstanding motor vehicle certificate of title to the vehicle owner immediately upon satisfaction of the respective lienholder's security interest in the vehicle. 8/11/03 The Secretary's Letter, informs all mortgage lenders and/or mortgage brokers of the requirement to provide the written cautionary notice disclosure to an applicant for a ''covered loan'' at least three business days prior to consummation of that type of mortgage loan transaction. 7/25/03 The Secretary's Letter discusses the terms and conditions of deferred payment programs that may be offered to buyers as part of installment sales contracts originated by licensees. 6/25/03 The Secretary's Letter is intended to clarify the Department's position regarding the terms and conditions of deferred payment programs that may be offered to buyers as part of installment sales contracts originated by licensees under the MVSFA. 6/11/03 The Secretary's Letter that requests licensees and registrants under the Check Casher Licensing Act to voluntarily adopt a policy of cashing all government-issued checks at the rate authorized for government assistance checks in Section 503(a)(1) of the Check Casher Licensing Act. 5/8/03 The Secretary's Letter states that the Act 207 of 2002 provides Pennsylvania state-chartered credit unions parity with federally-chartered credit unions in regard to activities, field of membership requests, and investing in credit union service organizations, subject to a notice requirement. 5/2/03 Secretary's Letter stating that check cashers licensed by the Department of Banking must comply with the statement of policy issued May of 1998 concerning the Check Casher Licensing Act. The statement of policy provides that check cashers should post a notice of exact fees and charges, which shall be within the maximum prescribed in the act. The notice should be in plain view and in a location readily apparent to the consumer transacting business at each check casher location. 5/2/03 Secretary's Letter stating that retail food stores registered with the Department of Banking must comply with the statement of policy issued May of 1998 concerning the Check Casher Licensing Act. The statement of policy provides that check cashers should post a notice of exact fees and charges, which shall be within the maximum prescribed in the act. The notice should be in plain view and in a location readily apparent to the consumer transacting business at each check casher location. 4/1/03 The Secretary's Letter discusses state-charted banks engaging in payday lending activities. 3/26/03 The Secretary's Letter discusses the Streamlined Call Report filing requirements. 2002 9/23/02 The Secretary's Letter discusses that the Act 55 of 2001 definition of ''Covered Loan'' changes effective October 1, 2002; and that ''Median Family Income'' statistical estimates necessary for lenders to calculate (a) repayment ability of potential obligor under Section 512(b), and (b) whether negative amortization terms may be imposed on a potential obligor under Section 511(c), are now stated in the convenient chart attached to the letter. 6/3/02 Secretary's letter discusses the Pilot Program for Residential Real Estate and Small Business Loans. 3/15/02 Secretary's Letter announces that by virtue of publication in the March 2, 2002 Pennsylvania Bulletin (Vol. 32, No. 9), the Mortgage Bankers and Brokers and Consumer Equity Protection Act (''MBBCEPA'') Continuing Education Regulation (the ''Regulation'') is now in effect for all licensees under the MBBCEPA. Therefore, all licensees must be in compliance with the requirements contained in the Regulation by June 30, 2003, in order to renew a license. 2001 12/21/01 This letter is to set forth in writing the Pennsylvania Department of Banking (the ''Department'') position on issues related to the ability of a Pennsylvania state-chartered bank, bank and trust company, or savings bank (''PA Bank'') under Section 322 of the Banking Code of 1965 (''Section 322''). 7 P. S. § 322. 10/19/01 Secretary's Letter regarding President Bush's Executive Order Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions with Persons Who Commit, Threaten to Commit or Support Terrorism. 8/17/01 Letter to announce Act 55 of 2001, the Mortgage Bankers and Brokers and Consumer Equity Protection Act. A summary of Act 55 is attached to the Secretary's letter. 3-13-01 Department's position is that partially-exempt entities under the MBBA may request and be granted relief from the requirement that they maintain an office in Pennsylvania, provided that each partially-exempt entity receives approval from and enters into an agreement with the Department to maintain its records at a particular out-of-state location pursuant to Section 8(a)(2) of the MBBA, 63 P. S. § 456.089a)(2). 1/4/01 Letter announces that Pennsylvania state banking institutions and Pennsylvania national banks are hereby permitted to observe Monday, November 12, 2001, as an optional legal holiday in recognition of Veteran's Day. 2000 11/29/00 Governor Ridge signed into law as Act 89 of 2000, the Bank Parity Bill, HB 2533 of 2000 (P.N. 4073). 3-30-00 Pennsylvania State-chartered banks, bank and trust companies and savings banks may establish and operate messenger service branches. 3-23-00 Loans to Directors and Section 1414. 1-18-00 Department's General Position on Internet Banking. 1999 8-23-99 Holidays for 2000. 5-26-99 Letter interprets section 1414 of the Banking Code of 1965 as permitting Pennsylvania state-chartered banks, bank and trust companies, and savings banks to charge interest on loans to their executive officers to the same extent as permitted under Federal Reserve ''Regulation O.'' 5-12-99 Permissible Bank Holidays for 2000. 5-12-99 Letter states that state-chartered banking institutions and offices of national banks located in Pennsylvania may remain open for business on January 1, 2, and 3, 2000, in order to address customers' questions and concerns regarding Year 2000 computer transaction issues. 1-22-99 Record Keeping Guidelines under the Mortgage Bankers and Brokers Act. 1-22-99 Record Keeping Guidelines under the Consumer Discount Company Act. 1998 1-23-98 Year 2000 readiness and credit underwriting criteria for credit unions. 1-15-98 Year 2000 readiness and credit underwriting criteria. 1997 8-27-97 Holidays for 1998. 6-9-97 Letter addresses electronic submission of Call Reports. 4-24-97 Letter discusses computer problems in the year 2000. 1-31-97 Letter regarding federal regulatory agencies having adopted a revised Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System which has been known as CAMEL. 1996 11-25-96 Letter discusses the adjustment to the overhead assessment methodology for non-depository trust companies that it implemented in 1994. 4-16-96 Letter regarding authority of Pennsylvania state-chartered banking institutions to sell annuities issued by insurance companies. 1-26-96 Letter regarding heavy snowfall and floods having had a profound impact upon many communities in Pennsylvania and the financial hardships imposed upon your customers by this devastation. 1995 10-10-95 Letter to Presidents of Pennsylvania State-chartered Credit Unions forwarding Investment Powers, Standards and Accounting Guidelines for Pennsylvania state-chartered credit unions as required by Section 501(b)(7) of the Credit Union Code which was amended by House Bill 2563, effective February 12, 1995. 7-11-95 Letter regarding Act 39 of 1995, amends the provisions of Pennsylvania's Banking Code to authorize full interstate banking and branching under Pennsylvania law and to facilitate the operations of interstate banks in Pennsylvania. 3-24-95 Letter regarding the Simplification and Availability of Bank Credit Act. 1994 11-17-94 Letter to the Presidents and Chief Compliance Officers of Pennsylvania First Mortgage Companies regarding mortgage companies disbursing loan proceeds in a form prescribed by applicable law. 11-8-94 Letter to all Chief Executive Officers of Banks, Bank and Trust Companies, Savings Banks regarding Assets pledged for uninsured trust deposits. 10-13-94 Letter to the Presidents of Pennsylvania State-Chartered Credit Unions regarding automated teller machines at locations other than credit union's principal place of business. 10-5-94 Letter to all Chief Executive Officers of Banks, Bank and Trust Companies, Trust Companies, Savings Banks, Savings and Loan Associations regarding role change for outside auditors. 8-22-94 Letter to Chief Executive Officers of Pennsylvania Banking Institutions regarding bank holidays. 8-9-94 Letter to the Chief Executive Officers of Pennsylvania State-Chartered Banking Institutions, Savings Associations and Entities Licensed by the Department of Banking regarding enforcing the regulations of the Department of Banking Code, which provides for assessments of penalties and interest against financial institutions for failing to pay assessment and examination fees in a timely manner. 3-29-94 Letter to the Chief Executive Officers of Pennsylvania State-Chartered Non-Depository Trust Companies regarding the Department revising its examination/assessment billing method for non-depository trust companies. 1993 12-9-93 Letter to the Presidents and Chief Executive Officers of Pennsylvania State-Chartered Banking Institutions regarding a new schedule for costs associated with the examination and supervision of state-chartered banks. 1992 9-24-92 Letter to the Presidents and Chief Executive Officers of Pennsylvania State-Chartered Banking Institutions regarding evaluating the adequacy of capital and loan loss reserves separately. 1991 9-3-91 Letter to all Motor Vehicle Sales Finance Companies discussing the problems with late delivery of certificates of title by motor vehicle lenders upon satisfaction of the existing loan. Letter states that title must be released immediately upon satisfaction of a loan. 8-23-91 Letter to all CEOs of Pennsylvania Chartered Savings Associations and all Pennsylvania Department of Banking Examiners clarifying its 7-29-91 interpretation of section 510 of the Savings Association Code of 1967, 7 P. S. § 6020-70(a)(3) which states that the Department will not object to and will not cite in an examination report a savings association employer for offering and providing favorable terms and rates on loans to such association's employees. 7-29-91 Letter to all CEOs of Pennsylvania Chartered Savings Associations and all Pennsylvania Department of Banking Examiners interpreting section 510 of the Savings Association Code of 1967, 7 P. S. § 6020-70(a)(3). 5-2-91 Letter to all Pennsylvania State-Chartered Banks, Savings Associations, and Credit Unions, OCC, OTS, NCUA, FDIC, Federal Reserve Board and all State Financial Regulatory Agencies informing them that Settlers Trust Savings Bank has not been and is not currently chartered to be a Pennsylvania state-chartered or federally chartered bank, bank and trust company, savings bank, or savings association. 1990 12-3-90 Letter to the Executive Officer of the banking institution addressed: regarding the new minimum requirements for Annual Audits performed by Certified Public Accountants. 7-10-90 Letter to CEOs of Pennsylvania Financial Institutions informing them of an enforcement order against Mellon Bank, N.A. by the Pennsylvania Department of Insurance--re: Collateral Protection Insurance. Letter requests a summary of any existing collateral protection insurance programs to be used by the Department to assist the Department in drafting regulations to determine reasonable fees for licensees under the MVSFA. 7-10-90 Letter to CEOs of all Pennsylvania financial institutions informing them of the Department's opinion on the applicability of the ''Anti-takeover law'', Act 36 of 1990. 7-10-90 Letter to CEOs of all Pennsylvania Credit Unions informing them that credit unions must take immediate action in order to retain the power to indemnify their directors and volunteer officers. Also informing them that a special meeting of the board of directors should be called immediately to discuss adoption of a bylaw opting out of new provisions of the recently enacted ''Anti-takeover Law'', Act 36 of 1990. 6-11-90 Letter to CEOs and Boards of Directors of State-Chartered Credit Unions informing them that strict compliance with section 27 of the Credit Union Act, 15 Pa. C.S.A. § 12327, is required whenever a state-chartered credit union plans to merge or consolidate with any other credit union. In the future, failure to submit a merger application to the Department prior to the consummation of a merger will be viewed as a violation of law. 6-6-90 Letter to CEOs of state-chartered commercial banks and state-chartered credit unions informing them of the Department's opinion on the permissibility of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh (''FHLB/P'') offering membership to other depository institutions in PA. Specifically, the FHLB/P would like to extend offers of membership to state-chartered commercial banks and state-chartered credit unions in PA. 5-17-90 Letter to CEOs of all Pennsylvania banking institutions informing them that the Department has recently issued an opinion regarding the impermissible collateralization of interest rate swap agreements. 4-30-90 Letter to all state-chartered credit unions issuing a new fee schedule for overhead assessment. 3-5-90 Letter to CEOs of all federally-insured state-chartered banks and S & Ls discussing the Resolution Trust Corporation, who is soliciting potential bidders for failing S&Ls. Letter requests institutions who are considering bidding to notify this Department before the bidding process begins. 1-18-90 Letter discusses FIRREA and additional language added to Section 222, entitled ACTIVITIES OF SAVINGS ASSOCIATIONS, which adds a new section to the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, Section 28, which states that Disclosures by Uninsured Savings Associations which are not insured by the Corporation, shall disclose clearly and conspicuously that the savings association's deposits are not federally insured. 1989 11-1-89 Letter to CEOs of PA Banking Institutions discusses legal holidays for 1990. The Department has been advised by the Federal Reserve Banks of Philadelphia and Cleveland that it is their intention to observe Veterans' Day on Mayday, November 12. The Department exercises its authority under Section 113(b)(x) that all state-chartered institutions have the option to observe Monday, November 12, 1990, as an optional holiday. 9-29-89 Letter lists legal bank holidays for 1990. 8-11-89 Letter to PA savings associations which are insured by the PSAIC regarding Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act and Section 222, entitled ''Activities of Savings Associations'' which requires certain disclosures be made by non-federally insured savings associations. 4-13-89 Letter discusses House Bill 979, Act 173 of 1988 which makes several significant changes in the Banking Code of 1965, including provisions which provide real estate investment and development authority to commercial savings banks; permit commercial and mortgage-backed securities powers; and, permit commercial and savings banks to make investments not presently permitted under statute in amounts up to 3% of assets with no more than 1% in any one investment. 1988 11-3-88 Letter regarding survey of institutions offering low-cost checking and savings accounts. 11-2-88 Letter announces survey to be conducted by the Department regarding low-cost deposit accounts availability at banks and savings and loan associations. 10-17-88 Letter lists legal bank holidays for 1989. 9-30-88 Letter mailed to state-chartered banking institutions asking for a Report of Condition and Report of Income as of the close of business 9-30-88. 7-15-88 Letter to lenders asking them to act with forbearance toward farmers who may have been experiencing financial difficulties due to poor weather conditions. 6-30-88 Letter announces increase in assessments. 6-27-88 Letter to CEOs of bank and trust companies discusses the review of assessment fees for trust companies and trust departments. Letter asks institutions to complete a Report of Trust Assets. 6-3-88 Letter announces legislative amendments to sections 112, 166 & 117 of the Banking Code of 1965. 5-31-88 Letter to realtors discusses Senate Bill 7 of 1988, the Mortgage Bankers and Brokers Act. 4-6-88 Letter discusses the liquidation of TMIC Insurance Company and the need for some financial institutions to obtain alternate coverage. 1987 12-11-87 Letter to bank and savings and loan association CEOs-re: provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code regarding full-day hours during the holidays. 11-4-87 Letter lists fixed and optional bank holidays for 1988. 8-28-87 Letter permit closing of institutions for Constitution Day celebration in Philadelphia, September 17, 1987. 6-24-87 Letter discusses requirements under Section 403 of the Banking Code of 1965 relating to report of condition & report of income. 3-23-87 Letter addressed to CEOs of all PA state-chartered banking institutions discusses Sections 1407(a) and 1407(c) of the Banking Code of 1965, which revises the minimum requirements for Directors' audits performed by CPAs. 2-5-87 Letter discusses permissibility of purchase or establishment of discount brokerage office subsidiaries under sections 311(b), 502(d) and 203(d) of the Banking Code of 1965. 1-16-87 Letter discusses Senate Bill 1389, Act No. 205 of 1986, amending various provisions of the Banking Code of 1965 (P. L. 847 No. 346) particularly § 1610 relating to fair pricing provisions. 1-6-87 Letter discusses permissibility of investment on mutual funds under the provision of the Banking Code of 1965, 7 P. S. § 307. 1986 11-6-86 Letter contains a list of fixed and optional bank holidays for 1987. 9-30-86 Letter requests Report of Condition and Income as of September 30, 1986. 8-21-86 Letter discusses ownership of stock by state chartered institutions of out-of-state bank holding companies and 7 P. S. §§ 116, 311. 6-26-86 Letter requests Report of Condition and Income as of the close of business June 30, 1986. 3-17-86 Letter announces CSBS Computer Audit & Control Conference for bankers. 1985 12-20-85 Letter requests report of condition and income for 4th Quarter of 1985. 12-16-85 Letter announces Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday as a fixed holiday. 11-4-85 Letter lists all fixed and optional bank holidays for 1986. 9-25-85 Letter requests report of condition and income as of the close of business--9/30/85. 6-14-85 Letter announces upcoming examination of all corporations licensed under Pennsylvania's Secondary Mortgage Loan Act. 5-31-85 Letter discusses brokered loan fraud. 5-16-85 Letter announces ''Day with the Secretary'' program. 4-29-85 Letter discusses requirements for directors' audits pursuant to 7 P. S. § 1407(a) and the relevant regulations. 4-2-85 Letter announces CSBS Computer Audit & Control Conference for bankers. 1-30-85 Letter announces substantive amendments to 7 P. S. § 408, House Bill No. 2453, Act No. 1984-217. 1984 12-20-84 Letter announces staff changes in the banking bureau of the Department. 12-12-84 Letter discusses requirement of § 1407 of the Banking Code of 1965 regarding audit requirements. 11-28-84 Letter discusses increasing fees and charges for traditional financial services. 10-19-84 Letter announces banking legal holidays for 1985. 10-9-84 Letter discusses Section 105(B.1) of the Banking Code of 1965, establishment of additional offices in Pennsylvania by foreign banking organizations. 7-26-84 Letter discusses Senate Bill 1304, Act No. 128 of 1984, Senate Bill 1305, Act. No. 129 of 1984 and amendments to § 302, § 303, § 401 of the Banking Code of 1965. 7-26-84 Letter discusses Senate Bill No. 1304, Act No. 128 of 1984 which amended sections 203, 306, 308, 310, 311, 404, 405, 505, 805, 908, 1415, 1609, 1910, 2002 of the Banking Code of 1965. 7-26-84 Letter discusses Senate Bill No. 1080, Act No. 125 of 1984 which amended sections 311, 404, 514, 610, 802, 1217, 1405, 1609, 1801 and 1809 of the Banking Code of 1965. 7-13-84 Letter discusses amendment to Section 1910(d) of the Banking Code of 1965, which requires directors and officers to have an audit performed of the books and affairs of the institution at least once per year. 6-18-84 Letter announces Department's revisions to branch application forms. 6-14-84 Letter discusses Banking Code of 1965, § 307--Investment Securities (other than stock) and OCC revising its interpretation of ruling 7.1100, redefining capital and surplus for the purposes of investment limitations. 3-5-84 Letter is a reminder of importance of making and maintaining arrangements to backup data processing equipment and provide for reconstruction of records. 2-23-84 Letter discusses Section 319 of the Banking Code of 1965 and variable rate consumer installment loans. 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. 1-24-84 Letter discusses Section 307 of the Banking Code of 1965 and investments in shares of money market mutual funds. 1983 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 of 1965. 12-1-83 Letter discusses impact of deregulation on industry. 10-13-83 Letter announces deletion of Section 14.1 and 14.2 from Title 10 of the Pa. Code. 10-7-83 Letter announces 1984 legal bank holidays. 4-14-83 Letter discusses Garn-St. Germain Depository Act of 1982 and preemption of state law re: alternative mortgage loans and override of 7 P. S. § 505. 4-12-83 Letter regarding electronic automation. 4-8-83 Letter regarding the 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. 2-28-83 Letter discusses annual audits requirement contained in Section 17.1(a), Title 10 of the Pennsylvania Code. 2-15-83 Letter discusses mortgage loans requiring special consideration such as those affected by temporary unemployment of borrower. 2-2-83 Letter discusses Garn-St. Germain Depository Institution Act of 1982 overriding substantially equal payments requirements of Section 310 of the Banking Code of 1965. 1-24-83 Letter discusses exercising of compassion and forbearance in dealing with unemployed customers. 1-17-83 Letter discusses recent amendments to Chapter 7 of the Banking Code of 1965, as amended. 1-3-83 Letter concerns substantial increase in the number of institutions advertising repurchase agreements. 1982 12-8-82 Letter discusses examination of PA Bank Holding Companies by Department. 11-1-82 Letter lists legal bank holidays for 1983. 7-30-82 Letter addressed to thrift CEOs and discusses asset restatement accounting. 7-2-82 Letter to MVSFA licensees discusses Act No. 160 of 1982 and maximum permissible finance charges. 6-4-82 Letter discusses House Bill No. 1739, Act No. 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 of 1965. 6-4-82 Letter discusses House Bill No. 1889, Act No. 44 of 1982, which amended sections 113, 114, 115, 903, 904 and 905 of the Banking Code of 1965. 4-5-82 Letter announces change of policy from capital-to-deposit ratio as a measurement of capital adequacy to capital-to-assets ratio. 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 27-28, 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. 1981 11-20-81 Letter lists legal bank holidays for 1982. 10-13-81 Letter discusses sections 702(c) and 610(c) of the Banking Code of 1965, as amended. 10-9-81 Letter announces CSBS Computer Audit and Control Conference for Bankers. 1-21-81 Notice of authorization to close banks in Philadelphia for official celebrations. 1980 11-7-80 Letter lists legal bank holidays for 1981. 10-28-80 Letter discusses proposed amendments to Department regulations pertaining to Legal Reserve Funds, 10 Pa. Code, Chapter 11. 7-7-80 Letter announces ''Day with the Secretary'' program. 6-17-80 Letter discusses Chapter 7 and Section 103 of the Banking Code of 1965, as amended, and Section 202 of the Banking Code of 1933, as amended, legal reserves of PA nonmember banks. 6-10-80 Letter discusses Section 318 of the Banking Code of 1965 and permissible interest computations. 5-29-80 Letter discusses Act No. 51 of 1980, amending various provisions of the Banking Code of 1965 (P. L. 847, No. 346). 3-13-80 Letter discusses proposed legislation requiring mandatory reserves to be maintained at the Federal Reserve. 2-14-80 Letter discusses Act No. 286 of 1980 and new requirements for CPAs. 2-4-80 Letter discusses conversions of PA National Banks to State Charters. 1-2-80 Letter discusses federal law preemption of first lien residential mortgage rate portion of Pennsylvania usury law. 1979 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. 11-16-79 Letter discusses legal bank holidays. 11-1-79 Letter discusses attempts to curb inflation and to maintain stability and balance in Pennsylvania. 10-26-79 Letter regarding a Conference on technological revolution involving electronics. 10-9-79 Letter discusses Outstanding Mortgage Loans 10-8-79 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. 7-26-79 Letter discusses outstanding mortgage loans. 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 * 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
* 10 Pa. Code § 13.51--Simplification and Availability of Bank Credit--Statement of Policy
INDEX OF GUIDANCE AVAILABLE REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH DEPOSITORY INSTITUTION STATUTES AND REGULATIONS
The 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 Subsidiary and Parity Notice
INDEX OF GUIDANCE AVAILABLE REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH LICENSEE STATUTES AND REGULATIONS
Instructions 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:
Center for Business Financing
Loans:
Machinery and Equipment Loan Fund
Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority
Scott Dunkelberger (717-787-7120)Center for Private Financing
Private Activity Bonds
Gail Wagner (717-783-1109)Strategic Planning and Operations Office
Community Revitalization Program
Richard Guinan (717-787-7402)II. GUIDANCE MANUALS:
Business Development Deputate
Business Financing Programs
Customer Service: 1800-379-7448 or 717-787-3405Center for Entrepreneurial Assistance
Entrepreneurs Guide: Starting and Growing a Business in Pennsylvania
Isabelle Smith (1-800-280-3801)Governor's Center for Local Government Services
Administering Police Services in Small Communities
Annual Audit and Financial Report
Auditor's Guide
Borough Council Handbook
Borough Mayor's Manual
Boundary Change Procedures
Chart of Accounts
Citizen's Guide to Local Government
City Government
Councils of Governments, 2002 Directory
Councils of Governments Director's Handbook
County Annual Financial Report
County Chief Clerk's/Administrator's Manual
County Commissioners Manual
Debt Management Handbook
Elective Office in Local Government
Financial Monitoring Workbook
Home Rule in Pennsylvania
Insurance Primer for Municipal Officials
Intergovernmental Cooperation Handbook
Local Taxpayers Bill of Rights, and Real Property Tax Payer Programs under Act 50 of 1998
Model Hiring Manual
Municipal Authorities
Municipal Secretary's Manual
Municipalities Financial Recovery Act
Open Meetings/Open Records, The Sunshine Act and Right to Know Law
Pension Manual
Public Works Manual
Purchasing Handbook
Referendum Handbook
Regional Police
Regulation of Cell Towers
Risk Manager's Insurance Guide
Solicitor's Handbook
Supporting Volunteer Fire Services in Pennsylvania
Tax Collector's Manual
Taxation Manual
Township Commissioner's Handbook
Township Supervisor's ManualPlanning Series
Municipalities Planning Code
No. 1--Local Land Use Controls In Pennsylvania
No. 2--The Planning Commission
No. 3--The Comprehensive Plan
No. 4--Zoning
No. 5--Technical Information on Floodplain Management
No. 6--The Zoning Hearing Board
No. 7--Special Exceptions, Conditional Uses and Variances
No. 8--Subdivision and Land Development
No. 9--The Zoning Officer
No. 10--Reducing Land Use Barriers to Affordable Housing
Growing Smarter Toolkit: Catalog of Financial and Technical Resources Planning for Agriculture
Ken Klothen (1-888-223-6837)Office of Community Development
Building Energy Conservation
Ed Geiger (717-787-5327)
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 (717-720-7402)Travel, Film, and Economic Development Marketing Office
Regional Marketing Initiative
James (Mickey) Rowley (717-720-1302)
The Pennsylvania Economic Development Regional Marketing Grant Program
James (Mickey) Rowley (717-720-1302)
Tourist Promotion Agency Matching Fund Program Manual
James (Mickey) Rowley (717-720-1302)
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IV. INTERNAL GUIDELINES:
Center for Business Financing
Grants:
Child Care Challenge Grant Program
Critical Job Training Grant Program
Customized Job Training
Guaranteed Free Training Program (WEDnet)
Industrial Sites Reuse Program
Infrastructure Development Program
Local Economic Development Assistance Program
Opportunity Grant Program
Workforce Leadership Grants
Scott Dunkelberger (717-787-7120)Loans:
Machinery and Equipment Loan Fund
Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority
Scott Dunkelberger (717-787-7120)Small Business Financing:
Community and Economic Development Loan Program
Export Financing Program
Pollution Prevention Assistance Account
Small Business First
Underground Storage Tank Loan Program
Scott Dunkelberger (717-787-7120)Tax Credits and Incentives:
Educational Improvements Tax Credits
Job Creation Tax Credit Fund
Scott Dunkelberger (717-787-7120)
Keystone Opportunity Zone
Thomas Usiadek (717-720-7344)
Pre-Kindergarten Tax Credit Business Guidelines
Scott Dunkelberger (717-787-7120)Center for Entrepreneurial Assistance
Pennsylvania Minority Business Development Authority
Jeffrey Baltimore (717-720-7420)Center for Private Financing
Pennsylvania Capital Access Program
Accreditation Standards
Capacity Building Grants
Pennsylvania Community Development Bank Business Plan
State Accreditation Guidelines and Application
Underwriting
Carlton Ketchen (717-783-1109)Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority
Conventional Bond Financing Taxable
Exempt Facility & Small Issue Bonds
Industrial Development Fund Financing
Revenue Bond & Mortgage Program
Gail Wagner (717-783-1109)Tax-Exempt Bond Financing
Craig Petrasic (717-783-1109)Community Affairs and Development
Appalachian Regional Commission
Neil Fowler (717-214-5395)Local Government Services Center
Floodplain Management
Kerry Wilson (1-888-223-6837)
Land Use Planning and Technical Assistance Program
John Mizerak (1-888-223-6837)
Local Government Capital Project Loan Program
Sharon Grau (1-888-223-6837)
Municipalities Financial Recovery Act Program
Fred Reddig (1-888-223-6837)
Regional Police Assistance Program
Dale Frye (1-888-223-6837)
Shared Municipal Services Program
Fred Reddig (1-888-223-6837)
Shared Municipal Services Code Enforcement Program
Fred Reddig (1-888-223-6837)
Tax Collector Training, Examination, Qualification and Continuing Education Program
Sharon Grau (1-888-223-6837)Office of Community Development
Community Development Block Grant
Community of Opportunities
Elm Street Program
Emergency Shelter Grant Program
HOME Investment Partnerships Program
New Communities Program
PA Community Development Bank Grant Program
Pennsylvania Access Grant Program
Section 108 (of the Housing & Community Dev. Act) Loan Guarantee Program
Ed Geiger (717-787-5327)Office of Community Services
Community Services Block Grant Directives
Community Services Block Grant Program
Community Services Block Grant Discretionary Grants
Enterprise Zone Tax Credit Program
Jamie Reed (717-787-1984)
Family Savings Account
Neighborhood Assistance Comprehensive Service Program
Neighborhood Assistance Enterprise Zone Tax Credit Program
Neighborhood Assistance Program
Dennis Darling (717-787-1984)
Weatherization Program
Tony Kimmel (717-720-7439)Office of International Business Development
Export 2000 Block Grant
Governor's Export Excellence Award
Market Access Grant
Lois Batcheler (717-787-7190)Office of Policy and Technology
Ben Franklin Technology Partners
Bill Cook (717-787-4147)
Cyberstart
Sue Klosinski (717-705-6755)
Keystone Innovation Zones Program
Tom Palisin (717-787-4147)
Pennsylvania Infrastructure Technology Alliance, PITA
Bill Cook (717-787-4147)
Pennsylvania Industrial Resource Center Program
Tom Palisin (717-787-4147)
Technology Company Investment
Technology Development Grant
Jeanine Marttila (717-787-4147)
University Research Grant
Kelly Wylam (717-214-5330)Strategic Planning and Operations Office
Community Conservation and Employment Program
Emergency Responders Program
Local Municipal Resources & Development Program
Urban Development Program
Richard Guinan (717-787-7402)
IV. OTHER
Office of Community Development
Consolidated Plan
Ed Geiger (717-787-5327)
CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
POLICY STATEMENTS:
Bureau of Forestry
State Forest Natural Areas
Contact: Dan Devlin (717-787-2105)Transfer or Exchange of State Forest Land
Contact: Dan Devlin (717-787-2105)Bureau of State Parks
State Park User Fees
Contact: John K. Wiediger (717-783-3303)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 Grants
Contact: Mike Schneider (717-772-3742)GUIDANCE MANUALS:
Bureau of Forestry
Cooperative Forest Insect Pests Suppression Program--Procedure for Cooperator Participation Manual--County/
Municipal Cooperator
Cooperative Forest Insect Pests Suppression Program--Procedure for Cooperator Participation Manual--Other Agency
Cooperator
Cooperative Forest Insect Pests Suppression Program--Procedure for Cooperator Participation Manual--Forest
Stewardship Cooperator
Cooperative Gypsy Moth Suppression Program Operating Procedure and Deadlines Manual
Contact: Donald Eggen (717-948-3941)Forest Fire Warden Manual
Contact: Paul Sebasovich (717-783-7953)Wildland/Urbanface Guidance Document
Contact: Paul Sebasovich (717-783-7953)Forest Camp Lease Manual
Right-of-Way Manual
Contact: Jason Hall (717-787-2014)Snowmobile Instructor's Manual
Contact: W. Paul Szabara (717-783-7941)Forest Products Permit
Contact: Mark Deibler (717-787-4009)Camping Permit
Contact: James Foose (717-783-7941)District Forester Permit
Contact: Mark Deibler (717-787-4009)Road Use Agreement
Contact: Jason Hall (717-787-2014)Special Activities Agreement
Contact: James Foose (717-783-7941)License for Right of Way
Contact: Jason Hall (717-787-2014)Prospecting Permit
Contact: Ted Borawski (717-787-4835)Seismic Survey Agreement
Contact: Ted Borawski (717-787-4835)Oil and Gas Leases
Contact: Ted Borawski (717-787-4835)Surface Use Agreements
Contact: Ted Borawski (717-787-4835)Gas Storage Leases
Contact: Ted Borawski (717-787-4835)Agreements of Consent to Assignments
Contact: Ted Borawski (717-787-4835)Coal Agreements
Contact: Ted Borawski (717-787-4835)Hard Mineral Agreement
Contact: Ted Borawski (717-787-4835)Bureau of Recreation and Conservation
Pennsylvania Scenic Rivers Program Guidelines
Pennsylvania Scenic Rivers Program Management Guidelines
Contact: Marian Hrubovcak (717-787-2316)Community Conservation Partnership Grants Manual and Forms
Contact: Greg Gove (717-783-2662)Swimming Pool Management Manual
Contact: Greg Gove (717-783-2662)Heritage Parks Program Manual and Forms
Contact: Tim Keptner (717-772-3839)County Greenways and Open Space Network Guidelines
Contact: Diane Kripas (717-772-1282)Bureau of State Parks
Boat Docks
Rights-of-Way and Antenna Sites
Marina Manuals
Contact: John K. Wiediger (717-783-3303)
EDUCATION
POLICY STATEMENTS:
Bureau of Community and Student Services
* Secretary of Education's Plan to Require and Assist Each School District to Establish and Maintain a Program of Appropriate Counseling and Support Services to Students Experiencing Problems Related to the Use of Drugs, Alcohol and Dangerous Controlled Substances
* BEC Drug and Alcohol Education, Counseling, and Support Services; 24 P. S. § 15-1547
Contact: Kim Swarner (717-783-6777)
* BEC Education for Homeless Youth; 42 U.S.C.§ 11431 et.seq.
Contact: Sheldon Winnick (717-772-2066)
* BEC Pregnant & Parenting Teen; 24 P. S. § 13-1327
Contact: Dorothy Hershey (717-783-7089)Bureau of Teacher Certification and Preparation
* Pennsylvania Department of Education Standards, Policies and Procedures for State Approval of Certification Programs and for the Certification of Professional Educators for the Public Schools of Pennsylvania
Contact: Marjorie Blaze (717-783-9252)
* Certification and Staffing Policies and Guidelines Regarding Education Certification and Staffing Requirements for Public Schools
Contact: Marjorie Blaze (717-783-9252)
* Policy on Evaluation Procedure for Certificate of Preliminary Education Evaluation of Credentials
* Commonly Asked Questions on Act 48
* Memorandum to inform school entities of Computer Education Guideline
* Memorandum to inform school entities of Emergency Permits
* Memorandum to inform school entities of Emergency Permit Updates and Revised 338E Form
* Memorandum to inform school entities of Emergency Permit Electronic Processing for Day-to-Day Substitute Teachers
* Memorandum to inform school entities of English as a Second Language: General Policies and Competencies
* Memorandum to inform school entities of Education Resolutions for No Child Left Behind Legislation
* Memorandum to inform colleges/universities of Test Rules for 2002-2003
* Notice to inform Out-of-State Certificate Candidates of Chapter 354 Regulations Regarding GPA and Math/English Requirements
* Notice to Inform State Board Resolutions for Interstate Agreement and Replacement of PLT
Contact: Kevin Corcoran (717-787-3356)
* Memorandum to Pennsylvania teacher preparing colleges and universities announcing six new Praxis series assessments for beginning teachers effective November 1, 1997 and the qualifying scores for these assessments.
* Memorandum to teacher preparing colleges and universities providing instruction and policies for the use of new application forms for professional educator certification.
* Memorandum to provide for new processing procedures for Emergency Certificates.
* Memorandum to Pennsylvania teacher preparation institutions announcing changes to the Pennsylvania Certification Testing program effective September 1, 2001.
* Memorandum to Pennsylvania teacher preparing institutions announcing changes to major reviews and changes to the Pennsylvania Teacher Testing Program for the 1998-99 program year.
* Memorandum: Important Notice on Tests Required (March 2000)
* Memorandum: Important Notice on Tests Required (March 2001)
* Memorandum: Important Notice on Tests Required (April 2001)
* Guidelines for Reporting Pennsylvania Institutions of Higher Education Responses to Title II, Section 207 of the Higher Education Act of 1998 & General Standards for the Institutional Preparation of Professional Educators-Chapter 354
* Memorandum: Important Notice Regarding Title II, Section 207 of the Higher Education Act of 1998.
* Professional Educator Memorandum-01 (February 2001) Guide to Interpreting Chapter 354
* Professional Educator Preparation Memorandum--02 (July 27, 2001)
* Professional Educator Preparation Memorandum--03 (September 18, 2001)
* Professional Educator Preparation Memorandum--04 (December 7, 2001)
* Professional Educator Preparation Memorandum--05 (February 20, 2002)
* Professional Educator Preparation Memorandum--06 (November 12, 2002)
* Professional Educator Preparation Memorandum--07 (May 19, 2003)
* Professional Educator Preparation Testing Memorandum--01 (January 22, 2002)
* Professional Educator Preparation Testing Memorandum--02 (April 29, 2002)
* Professional Educator Preparation Testing Memorandum--03 (May 30, 2002)
* Professional Educator Preparation Testing Memorandum--04 (January 10, 2003)
* Professional Educator Preparation Testing Memorandum--05 (August 25, 2003)
* Professional Educator Preparation Testing Memorandum--06 (November 21, 2003)
Contact: Marjorie Blaze (717-783-9252)
* Specific Program Guidelines for State Approval of Professional Educators (January 2001)
Contact: Marjorie Blaze (717-783-9252)Bureau of Adult Basic and Literacy Education
* Application Procedures and Program Guidelines--Program Year 2004-05--Pennsylvania Act 143 of 1986, The Workforce Investment Act of 1998, Title II (Adult Education and Family Literacy Act), Federal Even Start Family Literacy Program (Title I, Part B of Improving Americas Schools Act)
* Policy Guidance A.100, Definition of Bureau of ABLE Policy
* Policy Guidance A.110, Bureau Policy, Indicators of Program Quality and Program Evaluation
* Policy Guidance B.100, Adult Education (Including PA Literacy Corps), Family Literacy and State Leadership (PY 2004-05)
* Policy Guidance B.110, Workforce Development Services (PA WIN) (PYs 2001-04)
* Policy Guidance C.100, Adult Education Performance Standards
* Policy Guidance C.110, Family Literacy Performance Standards
* Policy Guidance C.120, Data Quality Standards
* Policy Guidance C.130, Verification and Reporting of Data
* Policy Guidance C.135, Core Outcomes Methodology
* Policy Guidance C.140, Instruction Manual for eData System
* Policy Guidance C.141, Glossary for eData System
* Policy Guidance C.200, Residency Requirements for Issuance of the Commonwealth Secondary School Diploma through GED Testing
* Policy Guidance C.300, Family Literacy Summer Reading Programs
* Policy Guidance C.310, Even Start Independent Local Evaluations
* Policy Guidance C.320, Workplace Education Reporting
* Policy Guidance C.330, Early Childhood Assessment
* Policy Guidance C.900, Safety and Security
* Policy Guidance D.100, Adult Learner Assessment
* Policy Guidance D.110, Individual Learning Plans
* Policy Guidance D.120, Special Populations Agency Accountability Plans
* Policy Guidance E.100, Program Improvement Teams
* Policy Guidance E.110, Q-Stamp Certification
* Policy Guidance E.120, Reserved
* Policy Guidance E.130, Adult Education On-Site Evaluation Field Guide
* Policy Guidance E.140, Family Literacy On-Site Evaluation Field Guide
* Policy Guidance F.100, Reserved
* Policy Guidance F.110, Reserved
* Policy Guidance F.120, Fees for Professional Development Activities and non-Bureau-Funded Agencies
* Policy Guidance F.130, Reserved
* Policy Guidance G.100, Adult Education and Workforce Investment Boards
Contact: Donald Paquette (717-787-6344)Office of Postsecondary and Higher Education
* Policies, Regulations and Guidelines for Pennsylvania Community Colleges
* Tuition Compliance Calculation at Community Colleges
Contact: Sandra Edmunds (717-772-3623)
* Education for Corporations Interested in Receiving Authority to Offer Academic Programs in Pennsylvania Leading to Collegiate Level Degrees
Contact: Paula Fleck (717-772-3623)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
* Private Licensed School Memoranda--Return of Title IV Funds--Definition of Withdrawal Date
* Private Licensed School Memoranda--Board; Calendar; Act 174; Procedures
* Private Licensed School Memoranda--Bonds, Statement of Reasonable Service and Business Ethics, Multi--branch Training Schools
* Private Licensed School Memoranda--Applications for Approval of New Programs
* Private Licensed School Memoranda--Review Form for New Program
* Private Licensed School Memoranda--Student Information Publications
* Private Licensed School Memoranda--License and User Fees
* Private Licensed School Memoranda--Clock Hour/Lesson/Semester Credit/Quarter Credit
* Private Licensed School Memoranda--Statement Concerning Transfer of Credit Hours
* Private Licensed School Memoranda--Act 174 of 1986 and Chapter 73 Regulations
* Private Licensed School Memoranda--Tuition Change Report--Description and Instructions
* Private Licensed School Memoranda--Contract Bond Form
* Private Licensed School Memoranda--Board--Approved Private Surety Fund
* Private Licensed School Memoranda--Termination; Leave of Absence
* Private Licensed School Memoranda--Financial Reporting--Annual Reporting Rescinded; Biennial Reporting Reinstated
* Private Licensed School Memoranda--Revised Qualification Form for Instructional Staff
* Private Licensed School Memoranda--Allowable Administrative Fee and Refunds of $25.00 or Less
* Private Licensed School Memoranda--Fees
* Private Licensed School Memoranda--Non-Resident Program Application
* Private Licensed School Memoranda--Program Applications
* School License Application Guidelines
* New Program Application Guidelines
* Private Licensed School Memoranda--Leave of Absence
* Private Licensed Schools Memoranda--Enrollment in Single Courses
* Private Licensed Schools Memoranda--Non-Resident Program Application
Contact: Patricia Landis (717-783-8228)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: William O'Neill (570-963-4420)Bureau of Career and Technical Education
* Pennsylvania State Plan for the Administration of the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act of 1998
Contact: John Foster (717-787-5530)Bureau of Teaching and Learning Support Services
* Pennsylvania State Board of Education AIDS Policy--Admissions/Readmissions of Students or Staff Persons with AIDS, March 1987
Contact: Shirley A. Black (717-772-0067)
* Enhanced Driver Education Program Guide
* Procedures for Establishing a Private Driver Training School
Contact: Harry Sherman (717-783-4382)Bureau of Special Education
* State Plan under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act--Part B
Contact: John Tommasini (717-783-6134)
* 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
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)
* Clarification of Policy on Transfer of Records from MAWAs to School Districts (July 3, 2002)
* Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn*Link): Revised Special Education Forms and Formats (May 3, 2000)
Contact: Dr. Richard Price (717-783-6879)
* 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)
Contact: Patricia Hozella (717-783-6876)
* Memorandum to Local Education Agencies: Transition Individualized Education Program (IEP) Format
Contact: Ellen Romett (800-446-5607)
* 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: Barbara Thrush (717-783-6881)
* 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: Michael Carricato (717-783-6137)
* Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn*Link): Reporting Students Assigned to Instruction in the Home and Homebound Instruction (April 3, 2000)
Contact: Donna Bricker (717-772-2645)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 (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)School Services
* BEC--Charter Schools, 24 P. S. Section 17-1701-A July 03 (on PDE Website)
Contact: Dr. Dan Felix (717-787-9819)GUIDANCE MANUALS:
Bureau of Special Education
* Special Education Information System
* Memorandum to Local Education Agencies (Penn*Link): Age of Majority and the Pennsylvania Guidelines for Secondary Transition for Students with Disabilities (April 5, 2000)
* Special Education Mediation Services
* Education of Students with Hearing Loss
Contact: John Tommasini (717-783-6134)
* Effective Behavior Support
Contact: Bill Galbraith (717-541-4960)
* Guidelines for Intermediate Unit Special Education Plans, 2000-2001
* School District Special Education Plan Guidelines
* Intermediate Unit Special Education Plan Guidelines
Contact: Patricia Hozella (717-783-6876)
* Comprehensive System of Personnel Development
* Comprehensive System for Personnel Development Submission Packet
* Procedures for Requesting Technical Assistance
Contact: Shatarupa Bose (717-772-2646)
* Education of Mentally Gifted Students
Contact: Barbara Thrush (717-783-6881)
* Disabilities Education Act-Part B Program Guidelines for Local Education Agency Applications for 2001/2002
Contact: Patty Todd (717-783-6888)Office of Educational Technology
* Secondary Career and Technical Education Information System Instruction Manual for Student Data Submission, 2003-2004
Contact: Steve Simchock (717-787-2644)
* Adult Career and Technical Education Instruction Manual, 2003-2004
Contact: John S. Creason (717-787-2644)
* Elementary/Secondary Professional Personnel Instruction Manual, 2002-03
Contact: Barbara Kern (717-787-2644)
* Postsecondary Career and Technical Education Instruction Manual, 2003-2004
Contact: Ron Hoerner (717-787-2644)
* Elementary/Secondary Professional Personnel Instruction Manual, 2002-03, Charter Schools
Contact: Barbara Kern (717-787-2644)
* Electronic Dropout/Graduate Report (EDGR): Graduate Instructions for School Year 2002-2003
Contact: Joanne Bobek (717-787-2644)
* Electronic Dropout/Graduate Report (EDGR): Dropout Instructions for School Year 2002-2003
Contact: Richard Hruska (717-787-2644)Bureau of State Library
* Revised Classification Scheme for Pennsylvania State Publications,-Provides Call Numbers to be Used in Classifying Pennsylvania State Publications
Contact: Ann Kemper (717-783-3884)Bureau of Library Development
* Guidelines for Negotiating Agreements, 2003--Guidance for District Library Centers in Negotiating Service Agreements With Local Libraries
* Guidelines for Statewide Library Card System, 1999 rev.--Rules for Public Libraries Participating in the Statewide Library Card System
* A Handbook for Public Library Trustees, Fifth Edition, 2003--Guidance for People Serving as Trustees for Pennsylvania Public Libraries
* Continuing Education Guidelines for Public Library Staff, 1999--Guidance for Determining What Kinds of Continuing Education are Acceptable for Meeting the Continuing Education Requirements in The Library Code.
* Library Services and Technology Act Five-Year Plan 2003--2007, 2002--A Focused Program for the Improvement of Library Services for the People of Pennsylvania through Federal LSTA Funds.
* 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 2000--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 Supplement 2003--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
* Education Leading to Employment and Career Training Operational Manual
Contact: Dorothy Hershey (717-783-7089)
* Services for Nonpublic School Students Program Guidelines
Contact: Mary Ramirez (717-783-3755)
* Guidelines for Student Assistance Program Implementation (Guidelines for Secondary Student Assistance Program Teams), September 1991
* Commonwealth Student Assistance Program Training System Handbook: Guidelines, Monitoring Procedures, and Related Information, March 2003
Contact: Kim Swarner (717-783-6777)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 (717-787-4860)
* 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: Nancy Avolese (717-705-6908)Bureau of Teacher Certification and Preparation
* Pennsylvania Teacher Intern Certification Handbook and Institutional Listing (Revised, 1998)
Contact: Marjorie Blaze (717-783-9252)
* Programs Approved for Teacher Education in Pennsylvania Colleges and Universities
* Education Testing Service Praxis Series Registration Bulletin
Contact: Marjorie Blaze (717-783-9252)
* 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: Kevin Corcoran (717-787-3356)
* Guidelines for the Preparation of Self-Study Materials for Certification in Pennsylvania
Contact: Marjorie Blaze (717-783-9252)
* Certification for Charter School Professional Staff
* Application Booklets (Revised May 2001)
* Applicant Prepared Outside of Pennsylvania
* Emergency Permits and Act 97 Waivers
* Letter of Equivalency for Master's Degree
* Applicant Prepared In Pennsylvania
* Professional Educator Certificate (Revised 6/01)
* Letter of Equivalency for Master's Degree (Issued 3/00)
* Letter of Equivalency for Bachelor's Degree (Issued 3/00)
* 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
* 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
* Informational Handout: Important Information About Your Certificate (Revised 6/02)
Contact: Kevin Corcoran (717-787-3356)Bureau of Postsecondary Services
* Pennsylvania Department of Education Guidelines for the Approval of Degree Programs
* 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)
* Eligible Partnerships 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: Paula Fleck (717-772-3623)Bureau of Career and Technical Education
* Application Information on Career and Technical Education Federal/State Leadership Funding
* Application Information on Career and Technical Education Federal/State Leadership Funding for Graduate Research
* Application Information on Career and Technical Education State Economic Development Funding
* Application Information on Innovative Learning and Workforce Development Grants
* Application Information on Innovative Learning and Workforce Development Grants for Agriculture Programs
* Community College Variable Stipend Program
* Community College Variable Stipend Program Approved for 04-05
Contact: John Bonchalk (717-772-4177)
* Application Information on Career and Technical Education Registered Apprenticeship Programs
* Cooperative Education Guidelines for Administration
Contact: Lee Burket (717-772-4968)
* Application for Approval of the Nurse Aide Training Program Submission Guidelines
* Act 14 Nurse Aide Resident Abuse Prevention Training Curriculum Guidelines
Contact: Carlyn Forlizzi (717-783-6975)
* Implementing a Statewide System of Core Performance Measures and Standards for Vocational-Technical Education in Pennsylvania
* A Guide to Student Occupational Competency Testing in Pennsylvania
* Pennsylvania Student Occupational Competency Testing
Contact: Paul Munyofu (717-783-6867)
* Tech Prep Secondary and Postsecondary Guidelines 2000-2004
* Concordance
* Tech Prep Works
* Tech Prep Works for Schools
* Tech Prep Works for Students
Contact: Susan Will (717-787-8804)
* 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: Jerilynn Millvan (717-783-6619)
* Secondary Vocational-Technical Education Program Approval Application Procedure
Contact: Forrest Keiser (717-772-4968)
* New Choices/New Options Career Development for Single Parents, Displaced Homemakers, Single Pregnant Women and Individuals Interested in Nontraditional Vocational Education
* New Choices/New Options
* Surviving and Thriving in a Nontraditional Skilled Trade
Contact: Marian Thomas (717-787-8022)
* National Skill Standards Provider List: A Resource Guide
* Retention-Based Skills Training Long Term Care
Contact: Carlyn Forlizzi (717-781-6974)
* Self-Study Guidelines--Accreditation System of Institutions for Adult Education
* Administration Guidelines for the Accreditation System of Institutions for Adult Education
Contact: Robert Kline (717-783-6867)
* The Occupational Competency Assessment Program Brochure
Contact: Robert Kline (717-783-6867)
* American Careers Parent Edition
* American Careers Student Edition
* American Careers Teacher Edition
Contact: Jay Cannon (717-787-8022)
Jim Potts (717-787-8022)
* Pennsylvania's Workforce Leadership Grants 2003-2004
Contact: John Foster (717-787-5530)
* Consider a Career as a Business, Computer and Information Technology Teacher: Educating for Success in Business and Life Brochure
* Business, Computer and Information Technology: Education for Success in Business and Life Brochure
Contact: Roberta Brown (717-772-4968)
* Pennsylvania's Career Clusters: Focusing Education on the Future (PDE and PA Dept of L&I)
Contact: Lydia Hess (717-787-8022)
* National Skill Standards Provider List: A Resource Guide
Contact: James Gronski (717-787-8022)
* Pennsylvania Area Career and Technical Education Schools 2001 Report
Contact: Ron Hoerner (717-783-6760)
* Career and Technical Student Organizations Brochure
* Career and Technical Student Organizations in Pennsylvania
* FCCLA: The Ultimate Leadership Experience
* FCCLA State Officer and Adviser Handbook
* FCCLA Membership Brochure
* FCCLA Chapter Directory
* American FFA Degree Applications
* Ag Proficiency Award Applications
* PA SkillsUSA Personal and Liability Release Form
* PA HOSA Regional Directory
Contact: Katherine Simchock (717-787-8804)
* Retention-Based Skills Training--Long Term Care
Contact: Esther Brown (717-772-4968)
* Successful Graduates of PA CTE
Contact: Jim Potts (717-787-8022)
* High Schools That Work
Contact: Vincent Safran (717-772-4968)
* Pennsylvania Career and Technical Facts
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[Continued from previous Web Page] Bureau of Teaching and Learning Support Services
* Chapter 4 Strategic Planning Guidelines, May 2002
Contact: Parker Martin (717-783-4307)
* Act 48 Professional Education Plan Guidelines, November 2002
Contact: Susan Harafimowicz (717-787-8913)
* Act 48 Approved Provider Guidelines, July 2002
Contact: Dale Baker (717-772-4944)
* Guidebook for Planning Programs for English Language Learners
* Instructions for Completing PDE 3044-45, Programs and Services for Students of Limited English Proficiency
Contact: Ana Sainz de la Pena (717-783-6649)
Barbara Mowrey (717-787-3499)
* ESL Monitoring Program
Contact: Barbara Mowrey (717-787-3499)
* Education of Mentally Gifted Students
Project REAL (Rural Education for Accelerated Learners)
Contact: Karen Cobb (717-787-8913)
Marian Sutter (717-772-4944)
* Induction Plan Guidelines, May 2002
Contact: Susan Harafimowicz (717-787-8913)
* No Child Left Behind Act-Supplemental Education Services-Instructions for Completing the Provider Application (on PDE Website)
Contact: Norma Hull (717-787-8631)Bureau of Budget and Fiscal Management
* Planning and Construction Workbook (Forms Used to Apply for Commonwealth Reimbursement for a School Construction Project)
* Revised Self-Certification Application Forms for Non-Reimbursable Construction Projects (PDE-3074(a), PDE-3074(b) and PDE-3074(c)
* Charter School Lease Reimbursement Program 2002-2003
Contact: Carle Dixon (717-787-5480)
* 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 (IDEA-B) 2004-2005 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) 2004-2005 Administrative and Fiscal Guidelines for Approved Private Schools
* Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part B (IDEA-B) 2004-2005 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)Scranton State School for the Deaf
* Student Handbook, 2004
Contact: William O'Neill (570-963-4420)School Services
* Charter School Application (on PDE Website)
* Cyber Charter School Application (on PDE Website)
* Pennsylvania Charter School Annual Report--Late Summer/Early Fall 2003 (on PDE Website)
* Competitive Charter School Federal Grant Program-Guidelines and Application Forms--Late Summer/Early Fall 2003 (on PDE Website)
* Competitive PA Charter School Planning Grants-Guidelines and Application Forms--Late Summer/Early Fall (on PDE Website)
* Cyber Charter Schools Review (On PDE Website)
* Pennsylvania Charter School Operator's Manual-binder available through Department Contact
Contact: Dr. Dan Felix (717-787-9819)Bureau of Assessment and Accountability
* Educational Empowerment Act-Annual Report
Contact: Sheri Rowe (717-705-8020)
* Applying for a Waiveron PDE Website)
o Shortcuts (on PDE Website) o Provisions not Subject To Waiver (on PDE Website)
o Instructions for Mandate Waiver Application (on PDE Website)
o PDE-417 Mandate Waiver Application (on PDE Website)
o Mandate Waiver Program Evaluation Guidelines & Form (on PDE Website)
* Mandate Waiver Program--Annual Reports
Contact: Sally Chamberlain (717-705-8020)
* State, District and School Report Cards CD ROMs
Contact: Sheri Rowe (717-772-8020)
* Writing Assessment Handbook
Contact: Ray Young (717-783-6636)
* Reading Assessment Handbook
Contact: Ray Young (717-783-6636)
* Mathematics Assessment Handbook
* Released Mathematics Items from the 2000 and 2001 Assessments
Contact: Ray Young(717-783-6636)DECISIONS:
State Charter School Appeal Board
* Vitalistic Therapeutic Center Charter School (Bethlehem Area SD) CAB # 1999-6
* William Bradford Academy Charter School (Keystone Oaks SD) CAB # 1999-8
* Wonderland Charter School (State College Area SD) CAB # 1999-3
* Sugar Valley Rural Charter School (Keystone Central SD) CAB # 1999-4
* Phoenix Academy Charter School (Phoenixville Area SD) CAB # 1999-10
* Hills Academy Charter School (Penn Hills SD) CAB # 1999-12
* Collegium Charter School (West Chester Area SD) CAB # 1999-9
* Vitalistic Therapeutic Center Charter School (Allentown City SD) CAB # 1999-5
* Shenango Valley Regional Charter School (Hermitage and Sharon City SD) CAB # 1999-11
* Ronald G. Brown Charter School (Harrisburg City SD) CAB # 1999-1
* Edith & Eloise Academy (Steel Valley and Pittsburgh School Districts) CAB # 1999-13
* Creative Educational Concepts Charter School (Chester Upland SD) CAB # 1999-15
* Souderton Charter School Collaborative (Souderton Area SD) CAB # 1999-2
* Bucks County Montessori Charter School (Pennsbury SD) CAB # 1999-7
* Environmental Charter School (Palisades SD) CAB # 1999-14
* W.E.B. Dubois Charter School (Philadelphia SD) CAB # 2000-10
* William Bradford Academic Charter School (Philadelphia SD) CAB # 2000-1
* Dimensions of Learning Academic Charter School (Philadelphia SD) CAB # 2000-7
* Rising Sun Academy Charter School (Philadelphia SD) CAB # 2000-4
* Leadership Learning Partners Charter School (Philadelphia SD) CAB # 2000-8
* Delaware Valley High Charter School (Philadelphia SD) CAB # 2000-5
* Lincoln-Edison Charter School (York SD) CAB # 2000-11
* Independence Charter School (Philadelphia SD) CAB # 2000-2
* Kemetic Institute Charter School (Philadelphia SD) CAB # 2000-6
* Genesis Charter School (Philadelphia SD) CAB # 2000-9
* Legacy Charter School (Council Rock SD) CAB # 2000-14
* Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School (Bethlehem Area SD) CAB # 2000-12
* Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School (Saucon Valley SD) CAB # 2000-13
* Vitalistic Therapeutic Center Charter School (Bethlehem Area SD) CAB # 2000-15
* Dr. Lorraine K. Monroe Academy Charter School (Millcreek Township SD) CAB # 2000-16
* Learning Connection Charter School (Chester Upland SD) CAB # 2001-1
* Renaissance Academy of Pittsburgh, Alternative of Hope Edison Charter School (SD of Pittsburgh) CAB #2001-2
* Elan Charter School (Pennsbury SD) CAB # 2001-3
* Ricci J. Hausley Charter School (Philadelphia SD) CAB # 2001-4
* Thurgood Marshall Charter School (Wilkinsburg SD) CAB # 2001-5
* Phoenix Charter School (Philadelphia SD) CAB # 2001-6
* Penn Hills Charter School (Penn Hills SD) CAB # 2001-7
* David P. Richardson Charter School (Philadelphia SD) CAB # 2001-8
* Fell Charter School (Carbondale Area SD) CAB # 2001-9
* Graystone Academy Charter School (Coatesville Area School District) CAB #2002-1
* Infinity Charter School (Central Dauphin School District) CAB #2002-4
* Einstein Academy Charter School (Morrisville Borough School District) CAB #2002-6
* Wonderland Charter School (State College Area School District) CAB #2002-7
* Lincoln-Edison Charter School (School District of the City of York) CAB #2002-03
* Montessori Regional Charter School (Millcreek Township School District) CAB #2002-05
* Einstein Academy Charter School (Morrisville Borough School District) CAB #2002-06
* Wonderland Charter School (State College Area School District) CAB #2002-07
* Propel Charter School (Steel Valley School District) CAB #2003-01
* Bear Creek Community Charter School (Wilkes-Barre School District) CAB #2003-03
* Bucks County Montessori Charter School (Pennsbury School District) CAB #2003-04
Contact: Ernest Helling, (717-787-5500)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
* 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. Phildelphia 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
* Dale Clymer v. Berks County Intermediate Unit, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 2-00
* Nancy J. Zelno v. Lincoln Intermediate Unit, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 3-00
* Colleen Sheptock v. Muncy School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 4-00
* Priscilla Barto v. Williamsport Area School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 3-99
* Margaret McMackin v. Pittsburgh School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 5-99
* Mary Claire Brown v. Parkland Area School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 7-97
* Robert Adams v. Harrisburg School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 5-00
* Dr. Henry Benz v. Board of Public Education of the School District of Pittsburgh, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 3-01
* Glenn Gow v. Big Spring School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 1-97
* Carol Ann Russo v. Easton Area School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 4-98A
* Maureen Joyce v. Board of Directors of Spring-Ford School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 2-01
* Kenna Williams v. Clearfield County Vocational-Technical School, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 4-99
* Barbara Palumbo v. Board of Directors of DuBois Area School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 4-01
* Jacquelyn N'Jai v. Pittsburgh School District, Teacher Tenure Appeal No. 5-01
* William Brunson v. Coatesville Area School District, No. 1-02
* Thomas Hajduz v. Peters Twp. School District, No.1-03
* Dr. Linda Portlock v. Harrisburg Area School District, No. 2-02
* Edwin Hasson v. Glendale School District, No. 5-03
* Joanne Henshaw v. Boyertown Area School District, No. 7-03
* Shirley Curl v. Solanco School District, No. 1-04
Contact: Karen Feuchtenberger (717-787-5500)Certification Appeal Committee Decisions
* 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
* David Momper, Certification Appeal #00-15
* Richard Spires, Certification Appeal #00-20
* Shadrach Boyer, Certification Appeal #00-21
* John Spaulding, Certification Appeal #00-22
* Lawrence Barlow, Certification Appeal #00-24
* Theodore Wing, Certification Appeal #00-25
* Michael Lowe, Certification Appeal #00-26
* Joan Awkward-Young, Certification Appeal #00-27
* Rebecca Draper, Certification Appeal #00-28
* Erin Breault, Certification Appeal #00-29
* James Dennion, Certification Appeal #00-30
* Harry Miller, Certification Appeal #00-31
* Cynthia Wright-Richard, Certification Appeal #00-32
* David Zuilkoski, Certification Appeal #00-33
* Suzanne Mayberry, Certification Appeal #00-34
* John DiLeonard, Certification Appeal #01-01
* Mark Lysiak, Certification Appeal #01-02
* Donna Radice, Certification Appeal #01-03
* Edward Penn, Certification Appeal #01-04
* Brook Kabakjian, Certification Appeal #01-05
* Mark Mannella, Certification Appeal #01-06
* Timothy Kalajainen, Certification Appeal #01-07
* Andrew Igbineweka, Certification Appeal #01-08
* Frances Santiago, Certification Appeal #01-09
* Ronald Duska, Certification Appeal #01-10
* Kim Cuff, Certification Appeal #01-11
* John Hillard, Certification Appeal #01-12
* Gregory Williams, Certification Appeal #01-13
* Shirley Dickinson, Certification Appeal #01-14
* Mary Lamm, Certification Appeal #01-15
* Thomas Podpora, Certification Appeal #01-16
* Joseph Liberati, Certification Appeal #01-17
* M Miller, Certification Appeal #01-18
* Dianne Hammett, Certification Appeal #01-19
* Sandra Williams, Certification Appeal #01-20
* Paul Gomes, Certification Appeal #01-21
* John Lyman, Certification Appeal #01-22
* Robert Gockley, Certification Appeal #01-23
* Ronald Mihalko, Certification Appeal #01-24
* Patricia Hoffman-Miller, Certification Appeal #01-25
* Thomas Smith, Certification Appeal #01-26
* Susan Karnbauer, Certification Appeal #01-27
* Bryan McGraw, Certification Appeal #01-28
* Sister Marilynn Chapleski, Certification Appeal #01-29
* John Ray, Certification Appeal #01-30
* Carol McKnight, Certification Appeal #01-31
* Teresa Dodds, Certification Appeal #01-33
* Donna Papocchia, Certification Appeal #01-34
* William Miller, Certification Appeal #01-35
* Karen Overfield, Certification Appeal #01-36
* Phillip Calderone, Certification Appeal #02-01
* Patty Todd, Certification Appeal #02-02
* Bruce Hess, Certification Appeal #02-03
* Michael Knobloch, Certification Appeal #02-04
* Vera White, Certification Appeal #02-05
* Patti MacPhee, Certification Appeal #02-06
* Marie-Pierre Murray, Certification Appeal #02-07
* Charles Whittier, Certification Appeal #02-08
* Kara Konrad, Certification Appeal #02-09
* David Danner, Certification Appeal #02-10
* Alice Goldberg, Certification Appeal #02-11
* Keith Laser, Certification Appeal #02-12
* Marian Smith, Certification Appeal #02-13
* Lata Anatheswaran, Certification Appeal #02-14
* Marilyn Klein, Certification Appeal #02-15
* Susan Cunnup, Certification Appeal #02-17
* Wallace Gary, Certification Appeal #02-19
* Curtis James, Certification Appeal #02-20
* Esther Beck, Certification Appeal # 02-21
* Sheryl Johnson, Certification Appeal #02-22
* Robert Bryson, Certification Appeal #02-24
* Jennifer Boylan, Certification Appeal #02-25
* Andrew Bowalick, Certification Appeal #02-26
* Irene Conrad, Certification Appeal #02-27
* Richard Rhinesmith, Certification Appeal #02-28
* Nicodemo Lombardo, Certification Appeal #02-29
* Marian Menapace, Certification Appeal #02-30
* Dale Herman, Certification Appeal #02-31
* Eugene Williams, Certification Appeal #02-32
* Chris Shaeffer, Certification Appeal #02-34
* Deborah Cox, Certification Appeal #02-35
* Eric Fraunfelter, Certification Appeal #02-36
* Thomas Hojnowski, Certification Appeal #02-37
* Robyn Fasolino, Certification Appeal #02-38
* Joan Nedwreski, Certification Appeal #02-39
* Greg Protzman, Certification Appeal #02-40
* Terrance Gumper, Certification Appeal #02-41
* James Burnworth, Certification Appeal #02-42
* Paul Kennedy, Certification Appeal #02-43
* Jason Geissler, Certification Appeal #02-44
* Richard Mooberry, Certification Appeal #02-45
* William Millar, Certification Appeal #02-46
* Jeannie French, Certification Appeal #02-47
* Kelly Harbaugh, Certification Appeal #02-48
* Ellen Braffman, Certification Appeal #03-01
* Oscar Torres, Certification Appeal #03-02
* Susan Dinnocenti, Certification Appeal #03-03
* Judith Karakawa, Certification Appeal #03-04
* Carol Morgan, Certification Appeal #03-05
* William Richman, Certification Appeal #03-06
* Kelly Davenport, Certification Appeal #03-07
* Jesse Denkins, Certification Appeal #03-08
* Peter Leo, Certification Appeal #03-09
* Mary Jane Londis, Certification Appeal #03-10
* Joseph Martin, Certification Appeal #03-11
* Caryl Parker, Certification Appeal #03-12
* Tricia Reitz, Certification Appeal #03-13
* Nicholas Schiappo, Certification Appeal #03-14
* Gregory Wilson, Certification Appeal #03-15
* Karen Kanter, Certification Appeal #03-16
* George Custer, Certification Appeal #03-17
* Christie Homell, Certification Appeal #03-18
* Jonathan Hornbeck, Certification Appeal #03-19
* Alexander Nicolas, Certification Appeal #03-20
* Laura Wilson Bonner, Certification Appeal #03-21
* Patricia Raugh, Certification Appeal #03-22
* Wesley Alexander, Certification Appeal #03-23
* Susan Ehler, Certification Appeal #03-24
* Mark Swoger, Certification Appeal #03-25
* Janet Facciolli, Certification Appeal #03-26
* Christopher Fulco, Certification Appeal #03-27
* Michael Lowe, Certification Appeal #03-28
* Benjamin Peterson, Certification Appeal #03-29
* Joseph Carchidi, Certification Appeal #03-30
* Joseph Dubinski, Certification Appeal #03-31
* James Frank, Certification Appeal #03-32
* Mary Franko, Certification Appeal #03-33
* Jeannine French, Certification Appeal #03-34
* Constance Johnson, Certification Appeal #03-35
* Steve Kameika, Certification Appeal #03-36
* Janeen Marzewski, Certification Appeal #03-37
* Paul Plott, Certification Appeal #03-38
* Mary Jo Walsh, Certification Appeal #03-39
* Denise Wing, Certification Appeal #03-40
* Edward Zigerell, Certification Appeal #03-41
* Zorka Karanxha, Certification Appeal #03-42
* Donna Nugent, Certification Appeal #03-43
* Janet Shulte, Certification Appeal #03-44
* Craig Smith, Certification Appeal #03-45
* Marguerite Courbin, Certification Appeal #03-46
Contact: Bette H. Williams (717-705-7787)School Certification Audit Decisions
* Berwick Area School District Certification Audit #98-49
* Montour School District Certification Audit #98-47
* Keystone Central School District Certification Audit #98-42
* St. Marys Area School District Certification Audit #98-36
* Millcreek Township School District Certification Audit #98-46
* Spring Grove Area School District Certification Audit #99-24
* Punxsutawney Area School District Certification Audit #97-76
* Susquenita School District Certification Audit #98-13
* West Shore School District Certification Audit #98-38
* Austin Area School District Certification Audit #20-02
Contact: Marjorie Blaze (717-783-9252)Certification Audit Appeals
* Lancaster School District
Contact: Amy Foerster (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 Decisions
* Lower Kensington Environmental Center Youth Services, Child Care Food Program 1995-1
* Tots Yearn to Learn, Inc.
* Cassoria Learning Centers, Inc.
Contact: Ernest 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)
* Educational Management Services of Harrisburg. v. Department of Education.
Contact: Robert Tomaine (717-787-5500)Professional Standards and Practices Commission Adjudications, Memoranda and/or Orders
* Alvarez, Ismael, DI-01-19
* Andrews, David, DI-92-21
* Andrews, Gregory M, DI-00-35
* Antinore, Brenda S., DI-02-08
* Arnold, David Allen, DI-90-01
* Aucker, Raymond, DI-00-41
* Baker, John D., DI-99-25
* Baney, Todd, DI-92-09
* Baracca, Martin, DI-92-08
* Bealer, Russel, DI-98-33
* Beich, Michael, DI-98-21
* Berner, William, DI-98-24
* Bickel, Joseph, DI-97-38
* Binder, Robert, DI-95-06
* Blimmel, Kimberly Ann, DI-98-41
* Boguslawski, Charles, DI-01-10
* Bonello, Robert, DI-95-13
* Bonow, Beth G., DI-97-06
* Booher, Lonnie K, DI-02-14
* Booher, William, DI-03-27
* Boyce, William, DI-92-02
* Brestensky, Richard J, DI-03-09
* Brose, Matthew K., DI-97-33
* Brown, Nathaniel, DI-97-28
* Buchalter, Sandra, DI-95-04
* Bult, Anthony G., DI-94-17
* Bumbera, Patricia, DI-94-15
* Burris, Jeremy, DI-98-38
* Butkiewicz, Edward, DI-04-03
* Byrne, Andrew, DI-92-27
* Caliguiri, Clyde, DI-92-19
* Callahan, Kevin T., DI-99-28
* Cammisa, Gary, DI-98-29
* Campbell, William, DI-96-05
* Cangie, Michael P., DI-96-14
* Cappellini, Joseph, DI-96-32
* Carroll, John, DI-97-22
* Carroll, John A., DI-96-16
* Catania, Joseph Jr, DI-01-16
* Ceraso, Frank, DI-96-19
* Chandler, Frederick B., DI-01-03
* Christensen, Lisa M., DI-97-41
* Ciabattoni, Christopher, DI-98-03
* Cicero, James, DI-94-12
* Cisik, Mark B., DI-00-36
* Clarke, George F., DI-02-05
* Colelli, Richard, DI-94-05
* Coleman-Brown, Cynthia, DI-99-06
* Colledge, Michael A., DI-92-04
* Conrad, William, DI-94-07
* Consentino, Vernon, DI-99-12
* Cooper, John, DI-95-18
* Corrado, Joseph, DI-00-21
* Cortez, Carmen, DI-00-07
* Crawley, Sandra Spicer, DI-93-23
* Cressler, Alfred B., DI-97-29
* Curtis, David E., DI-92-18
* Dalinka, Lynne, DI-92-06
* Danner, Jack, DI-98-25
* Davidson, Steven, DI-98-27
* Davis, Thomas B., DI-96-04
* Decker, Albert, DI-93-05
* Dennison, William, DI-95-07
* Derck, David Allen, DI-93-10
* Deromo, Michael, DI-93-01
* Derr, Sharon, DI-03-04
* Diamond, Stanley, DI-95-12
* Dibenedetto, John, Jr, DI-93-24
* Dickinson, James Brann, DI-98-04
* Diddle, Dale A, DI-02-18
* Dimarino, David C., DI-97-07
* Doherty, Joseph, DI-99-20
* Doll, Jason, DI-99-21
* Dombloski, Robert A., DI-97-23
* Donnelly, Michael, DI-95-08
* Donnelly, Thomas, DI-03-05
* Doud, John, DI-91-02
* Duffy, Alfred P., DI-00-02
* Durland, Lyle, DI-93-22
* Ellis, Carl, DI-97-42
* Eppley, Damon, DI-03-02
* Evans, John M, DI-02-20
* Evans, Monique, DI-98-43
* Falabella, William, DI-94-11
* Farley, Richard, DI-99-24
* Farr (Kauffman), Denise, DI-95-27
* Feldman, Suzan, DI-01-15
* Ferron, Onzelo, DI-93-06
* Finkel, Susan B., DI-02-24
* Flannery, Sean, DI-01-01
* Foose, Donald R., DI-00-15
* Francis, David, DI-98-14
* Franczyk, Lee E., DI-00-08
* Freeman, Leroy, DI-01-21
* Fridy, James Thomas, DI-94-16
* Friedrichs, Jr, Edgar, DI-02-28
* Fuller, Richard, DI-93-29
* Fuller, Susan, DI-00-42
* Gable, Amy J., DI-00-32
* Garcia, Juan E., DI-97-18
* Gates, Robin B., DI-96-08
* Gatto, Joseph, DI-92-01
* Gift, Robert D., DI-02-06
* Gill, James E., DI-02-09
* Gotwals, Michel J. Hoover, DI-96-09
* Gow, Glenn, DI-96-17
* Greytock, John M., DI-97-10
* Griffin, Geoffrey, DI-99-01
* Grygo, Raymond, DI-00-24
* Guarnere, Gino L., DI-01-07
* Guy, Richard, DI-95-22
* Guzzo, James, DI-98-02
* Hahn, Robert Jr., DI-96-03
* Hain, Jeffrey R, DI-00-33
* Halmi, Christian T, DI-02-15
* Hardy, David, DI-96-30
* Hasson, Jerome, DI-96-25
* Hays, William, DI-03-29
* Heitzman, Gary, DI-95-32
* Heller, Roger, DI-98-31
* Herrick, Charles, DI-93-12
* Herrington, James, DI-99-04
* Hicks, Anthony, DI-98-13
* Hileman, Rian, DI-93-19
* Hill, Nancy J., DI-00-22
* Hoag, Thomas, DI-97-01
* Hecht, Herbert, DI-93-13
* Holmes Ii, Westley, DI-91-01
* Hopkins, Valerie, DI-99-13
* Houshower, Delmar, DI-01-22
* Hovington, John, DI-91-05
* Howard, Daniel C, DI-02-12
* Hughes, Robert J, DI-02-03
* Hunsicker, Kevin, DI-02-01
* Hunter, Randall, DI-00-10
* Hutchinson, Mary Elizabeth, DI-98-19
* Iman, Harry W, DI-02-07
* Jetter, James F., DI-04-06
* Johnson, Cynthia L, DI-02-16
* Johnson, Jill, DI-98-35
* Jordan, Thomas E., DI-95-30
* Joyce, Maureen, DI-03-06
* Jumpp, Alvin, DI-03-21
* Kaiser, Paul F., DI-00-39
* Kalko, John Claude, DI-94-04
* Karuza, Kit, DI-92-26
* Keck, Norman, DI-93-21
* Keefe, Kristen A., DI-01-05
* Keller, Brian M., DI-03-34
* Kellogg, Laurie, DI-92-24
* Kellogg, Laurie, DI-91-18
* Kelly, Andrew, DI-92-17
* Kennedy, Michael, DI-03-03
* Kinniry, Francis, DI-94-23
* Knaper, Robert, DI-99-23
* Knox, Stephen A., DI-95-26
* Kowalski, Bruce, DI-01-09
* Kratzer, Troy, DI-01-13
* Krispinsky, Bernard, DI-02-26
* Kurtz, Tab, DI-03-35
* Lambright, Randy, DI-93-27
* Landini, Stephen, DI-96-07
* Landis, Robert, DI-03-10
* Loughner, Kenneth, DI-00-18
* Loughney, Frank J., DI-01-02
* Love, Thomas A., DI-01-04
* Lyon, John W., DI-99-27
* Madden, Walter, DI-99-22
* Major, Mark, DI-03-30
* Maroni, Mark D., DI-97-08
* Martin, Alexander B., DI-95-24
* Martino, Michael, DI-96-28
* Maxson, Mary D., DI-00-09
* Mayes, David, DI-99-18
* Mcknight, Lancess, DI-92-25
* Mcknight, Lancess, DI-92-O5
* Mcknight, Lancess T., DI-92-05
* Mcmurtrie, Jason, DI-01-23
* Medvidovich, Joel, DI-97-12
* Melesenka, Timothy J., DI-96-36
* Merker, Jr, Robert, DI-93-17
* Merker, Jr, Robert A., DI-91-14
* Michael, Ernest N, DI-00-12
* Mihalko, Lawrence, DI-01-08
* Milano, Christine, DI-99-17
* Miller, David J., DI-96-01
* Miller, Melvin L., DI-97-02
* Miller, Walter T., DI-97-11
* Miscavage, Edward, DI-96-06
* Mogle Erwin, Nancy, DI-03-31
* Montanero, John J., DI-00-04
* Montgomery, Robert, DI-91-08
* Monyer, Henry P., DI-95-25
* Mooney, Hugh A., DI-97-03
* Mosley-Baker, Elizabeth, DI-97-34
* Moyer, Jeffrey, DI-00-37
* Moyer, Jeffrey, DI-99-09
* Munley, John, DI-98-36
* Nagar, Vasanti, DI-91-10
* Nanko, Regina, DI-92-22
* Nedley, Richard A., DI-95-09
* Nelson-Lott, Bonnie, DI-97-36
* Neuman, James, DI-94-09
* Newell, Curtis, Jr, DI-94-01
* Newman, Ryan K., DI-03-19
* Noe, Chris, DI-94-13
* Novotny, Stephen, DI-96-11
* O' Herrick, William, DI-93-15
* O'Connor, James, DI-98-26
* Offfutt, Stephen B., DI-96-23
* Ogrizek, M. Barbara, DI-97-40
* Olk, Steven, DI-00-29
* Onderdonk, Adriaan, DI-03-32
* Opalek, Alan A., DI-92-10
* Overley, Benjamin D., DI-96-35
* Owens, Alma, DI-95-10
* Pagnani, Santo, DI-96-33
* Palmer, Lisa M., DI-98-08
* Pardue, Jane E., DI-97-31
* Parker, Michael, DI-03-25
* Parks, Lawrence J., DI-97-27
* Paulina, Vickie Lee, DI-92-03
* Pesce, Michael, DI-03-01
* Peters, Tracey, DI-98-39
* Peterson, Vincent, DI-92-23
* Petron, Joseph M., DI-97-21
* Picklo, Amy, DI-03-11
* Plano, Ronald, DI-96-24
* Pollock, Ronald C., DI-00-26
* Ponder, Sally Ann, DI-95-28
* Poole, Daniel G., DI-00-11
* Popsack, Allan, DI-96-27
* Rankin, Kevin J., DI-95-20
* Rankowitz-Mezzy, Mindy, DI-97-20
* Raspberry, Charles, DI-99-14
* Reitz, David Gerald, DI-94-10
* Richards, Suzanne, DI-98-09
* Rigby, Alan, DI-95-11
* Robinson, John, DI-98-10
* Robison, Andrew, DI-99-29
* Rosenberger-Hable, Kristine, DI-97-19
* Rounds, Daniel G, DI-02-25
* Ruediger, James, DI-99-16
* Russell, Robert, Peter, DI-91-17
* Saler, Raphael, DI-99-05
* Savage, Edward Floyd, DI-97-39
* Saveri, David, DI-92-11
* Saviet, Kenneth, DI-03-28
* Sbuscio, Raymond, DI-00-34
* Scales, Aaron R., DI-02-19
* Schade, Jere, DI-98-20
* Scull, Barbara B., DI-96-34
* Seitz, Jan, DI-93-25
* Seltzer, Lucille, DI-98-12
* Sensor, Stephen, DI-94-03
* Serlo, Gary M., DI-97-35
* Shaeffer, William A., DI-01-11
* Shaffer, Jane, DI-99-11
* Shick, Phil, DI-03-15
* Shilling, Lynn, DI-97-16
* Shipley, Kenneth, DI-98-07
* Shipman, Michael E., DI-01-12
* Shultz, David A., DI-00-13
* Silverman, Scott A., DI-01-17
* Silvestri, Michael, DI-91-09
* Silvestri, Michael, DI-93-20
* Sims, Jeffrey E., DI-00-19
* Skipper, Samuel C., DI-03-26
* Smith, Thomas R. Jr., DI-00-05
* Spallone, Richard, DI-91-03
* Spicer, Marilyn, DI-93-07
* Spicer, Marilyn, DI-93-28
* Spicher, Kenneth, DI-95-02
* Staton, Adam, DI-03-36
* Stella, Marisa, DI-95-05
* Stockbine, Michael, DI-92-20
* Stoudt, Alfred L., DI-91-20
* Stover, Richard H., DI-01-14
* Strimel, Florine M., DI-00-14
* Summers, Carl Carlito, DI-94-06
* Suppan, Keith, DI-99-07
* Tabor, John, DI-92-15
* Taylor, Scott E., DI-00-44
* Tazel, Johnnie E., DI-96-13
* Teaf, Adrian, DI-96-38
* Titus, Melodee A, DI-02-11
* Tolliver, Reginald, DI-93-14
* Trivett, Daniel M., DI-04-04
* Vanderveen, Eric, DI-93-18
* Venuto, Joseph, DI-94-02
* Venuto, Joseph L., DI-93-11
* Verga, Anthony J., DI-00-03
* Vislay, Peter P, DI-02-22
* Volkman, Alan Henry, DI-91-12
* Wagner, Jeffrey L., DI-00-16
* Walker, Arnard M., DI-92-14
* Wallace, Jane M., DI-96-02
* Walters, Dennis, DI-00-43
* Wanner, Joseph, DI-93-03
* Warren, Deborah E., DI-00-23
* Washington, Marilyn, DI-98-05
* Whary, William M, DI-03-07
* White, Russell, DI-91-07
* Wilkes, Stanley, DI-91-06
* Williams, Joseph B., DI-01-24
* Williams, Kelynda M, DI-02-10
* Williams, Megan, DI-01-20
* Wilson, Belinda, DI-94-19
* Wilson, Dennis, DI-03-17
* Wilson, Julio W., DI-96-21
* Wilson, Merton, DI-94-14
* Wood, Bart, DI-03-23
* Yarbenet, Gregory J., DI-03-18
* Yates, Clyde, DI-03-22
* Yohe, Moritz, DI-03-13
* Youngken, Denise M., DI-02-02
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* 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
* Philadelphia Wireless Technical Institute, 99-14
* Computer Assistant, Inc., 00-02
* J.J. Trucking Consultants, 00-14
* Jonell, 00-03
* Lanop, 00-10
* Executrain of Philadelphia, 00-38
* Executrain of Allentown, 00-38
* Model Management, 01-25
* Falcon Transport, 01-26
* Wrightco Technologies, 01-12A, 01-13A, 01-14A, 01-15A, 01-16A 01-17A, 01-18A, 01-19A, 01-20A, 01-21A
Contact: Patricia Landis (717-783-8228)Special Education Appeal Panel Decisions
In Re: The Educational Assignment of (Name, Appeal Number):
* D.S., #1353
* M.H., #1357
* L.C., #1359
* A.D., #1361
* R.B., #1362
* A.B., #1363
* C.S., #1364
* K.B., #1365
* B.C., #1366
* D.R., #1367
* J.R., #1368
* C.B., #1369
* E.R., #1370
* E.S., #1371
* M.F., #1372
* D.M., #1373
* D.V., #1374
* David S., #1375
* J.F., #1376
* B.S., #1377
* Jonathan H., #1378
* T.M., #1379
* D.C., #1380
* M.B., #1381
* D.M., #1382
* D.F., #1383
* C.W., #1384
* T.C., #1385
* C.M., #1386
* J.D., #1387
* B.C., #1388
* J.P., #1389
* S.R., #1390
* S.K., #1391
* K.C., #1392
* B.A., #1393
* F.P., #1394
* S.K., #1395
* S.K., #1395A
* A.P., #1396
* C.M., #1397
* J.B., #1398
* J.H., #1399
* K.G., #1400
* S.A., #1401
* A.C., #1402
* S.H., #1403
* Joan C., #1404
* E.F., #1405
* B.C., #1406
* K.S., #1407
* E.B., #1408
* K.O., #1409
* K.O., #1409A
* S.K., #1410
* M.K., #1411
* M.H., #1412
* Vincent D., #1413
* Stephanie S., #1414
* J.R., #1415
* K.C., #1416
* R.C., #1417
* A.B., #1418
* A.H., #1419
* E.W., #1420
* A.B., #1421
* P.N., #1422
* Joseph R., #1423
* N.K., #1424
* J.N., #1425
* E.J., #1426
* N.D., #1427
* J.K., #1428
* Brian C., #1429
* C.M., #1430
* R.A., #1431
* M.Z., #1432
* J.S., #1433
* A.F., #1434
* S.J., #1435
* M.P., #1436
* Steven K., #1437
* C.R., #1438
* A.C.R., #1439
* S.Z., #1440
* M.C., #1441
* C.V., #1442
* N.H., #1443
* B.P., #1444
* M.K., #1445
* K.C., #1446
* S.B., #1447
* H.K., #1448
* Sara. K., #1449
* K.G., #1450
* A.L., #1451
* M.P., #1452A
* C.P., #1452B
* T.K., #1454
* R.R., #1456
* D.O., #1457
* R.B., #1458
* M.V., #1459
* E.B., #1460
* S.S., #1461
* E.G., #1463
* B.S., #1466
* G.A.B., #1467
* S.D., #1468
* C.H., #1469
* K.B., #1470
* C.B., #1472
* E.M., #1473
* D.H., #1474
* A.H., #1475
* J.A., #1480
* F.S., #1483
* Recently filed appeals, cases not decided as yet.
Contact: John Tommasini (717-783-6134)School Construction Decisions
* In the Matter of: Reimbursement for the Rose Tree Media School District
Contact: Ernest Helling (717-787-5500)Miscellaneous Decisions
* Farrell Area School District v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Education, Office of School Services
Contact: Marion K. Echols-Clark (717-783-3618)
* Shane B. Peck v. Edward L. Rech, Office of Postsecondary/Higher Education, Division of Private Licensed Schools
Contact: Patricia Landis (717-783-8228)
* Greater Latrobe School District v. Bureau of Elementary and Secondary Education
* Pottsgrove Taxpayers Alliance v. Department of Education
* Hazleton Area School District v. Department of Education
* Sleighton School v. Department of Education
Contact: Ernest Helling (717-787-5500)
* Potomac College, Application for Certificate of Authority
Contact: Paula Fleck (717-772-3623)
* Montgomery County Community College v. Department of Education
* Wyoming Valley West School District v. Department of Education, Bureau of Curriculum and Academic Services, Division of Federal Programs
* In Re: Commonwealth Connections Academy Charter School Cyber Charter School Application--2002
* In Re: Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School Cyber Charter School Application--2002
* In Re: Pennsylvania Distance & Electronic Learning Academy Charter School Cyber Charter School Application--2002
* In Re: Achievement House Charter School Cyber Charter School Application--2002
* In Re: Millennium Cyber Charter School Cyber Charter School Application--2002
* In Re: Commonwealth Connections Academy Charter School Revised Application--2003
* In Re: Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School Revised Application--2003
* In Re: Achievement House Charter School Cyber Charter School Resubmission Application (2004)
* In Re: Achievement House Charter School Cyber Charter School Second Resubmission Application (2004)
* In Re: Commonwealth Connections Academy Charter School Cyber Charter School Second Resubmission Application (2003)
* In Re: Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School Cyber Charter School Resubmission Application (2003)
* In Re: Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School Cyber Charter School Second Resubmission Application (2004)
* In Re: Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School Cyber Charter School Second Resubmission Application (2003)
* In Re: Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School Cyber Charter School Third Resubmission Application (2003)
* In Re: Anchorage Cyber Charter School Cyber Charter School Application (2004)
* In Re: Pennsylvania Hinterland Mobil Cyber Charter School Cyber Charter School Application (2003)
* In Re: SusQ Cyber Charter School Cyber Charter School Renewal Application (2003)
Contact: Karen Feuchtenberger (717-787-5500)
* Jeanette School District
* Kennett Consolidated School District
* Reading School District
Contact: Ann St. Ledger (717-787-5500)School Services
* Cyber Charter School Application Decisions (On PDE Website)
Contact: Sheri Rowe, (717-705-8020)
Karen Feuchtenberger (717-787-5500)Bureau of Teaching and Learning Support Services
* No Child Left Behind Act--Supplemental Education Services--Approved Provider List (on PDE Website)
Contact: Norma Hull (717-705-8014)Bureau of Performance Accountability and Reporting
* 2000 Mandate Waiver Applications Received and Action Taken (on PDE Website)
* 2001 Mandate Waiver Applications Received and Action Taken (on PDE Website)
* 2002 Mandate Waiver Applications Received and Action Taken (on PDE Website)
* 2003 Mandate Waiver Applications Received and Action Taken (on PDE Website)
Contact: Sally Chamberlain (717-705-8020)INTERNAL GUIDELINES:
Bureau of Special Education
* Compliance Monitoring System
* Internal Policy: Transportation as a Related Service (May 13, 1997)
Contact: Patricia Hozella (717-783-6876)
* Procedures for Complaint Management
Contact: Michael Carricato (717-783-6137)
* Internal Policy: Participation of Psychologists in Multidisciplinary Evaluations
* Internal Policy: Serving as a Representative of the District at Individualized Education Program Meetings
Contact: John Tommasini (717-783-6134)Bureau of Human Resources
* 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: Jan Pricer (717-783-9339)Bureau of Community and Student Services
* Learn and Serve America Request for Application Guidelines
* 21st Century Community Learning Centers Funding Application Guidelines
Contact: Dorothy Hershey (717-783-7089)
* Education for Homeless Children and Youth Request for Application Guidelines
Contact: Sheldon Winnick (717-772-2066)
* 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: Mary Ramirez (717-783-3755)
* Safe Schools Grant Application Guidelines
Contact: Mary Ramirez (717-783-3755)
* Successful Students' Partnership Dropout Prevention Program Funding Application Guideline
* Education Mentoring Grant Application Guidelines
Contact: Mary Ramirez (717-783-3755)
* Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act; 2003-04 eGrant Application Guidelines; May 2003
Contact: Dan Iser (717-787-6406)Bureau of Teacher Certification and Preparation
* Interstate Agreement on Qualification of Educational Personnel--Policy for Certification of Educational Professionals Across State Jurisdictions
Contact: Kevin Corcoran (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: Marjorie Blaze (717-787-3470)Bureau of Adult Basic and Literacy Education
* Program Monitoring Review Field Guide
Contact: Donald F. Paquette (717-787-6344)Bureau of Career and Technical Education
* Monitoring/Self-Study Booklet of the Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program
* Teaching the Educator Workshop for Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program
* Onsite Review of the Approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program
Contact: Carlyn Forlizzi (717-783-6975)
* Federal Carl Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Local Performance Review/Report
Contact: Jerilynn Millvan (717) 786-3319)
* Pennsylvania Department of Education Methods of Administration for Complying with Civil Rights Guidelines in Vocational Education
Contact: John Foster (717-787-5530)
* Federal and State Final Performance Reports
Contact: John Bonchalk (717-772-4177)
* Program Administration Manual: Policy and Procedures for Perkins Subgrants and Related State Grants
Contact: Allan Mensky (717-772-4177)
* Establishing & Operating Effective Local Advisory Committees
* Establishing & Operating Effective Occupational Advisory Committees
Contact: Lydia Hess (717-787-8022)Equal Educational Opportunity Office
* Manual for Deriving Indicators of Equal Opportunity for Higher Education in The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
* Act 101 Regulations and Guidelines
Contact: Carrie M. Patterson (717-783-9531)Bureau of Assessment and Accountability
* Education Empowerment Act-SEA Procedural Manual
Contact: John Nau (717-705-8014)
* Mandate Waiver Program Procedural Manual
Contact: Sally Chamberlain (717-705-8020)OTHER:
Bureau of State Library
* Disaster Response and Recovery Manual
* State Library of Pennsylvania Collection Development Policy
Contact: Sharon Anderson (717-783-5983)
* State Library of Pennsylvania Information Services Guidelines
Contact: Gene Smith (717-783-7014)Bureau of Teacher Certification and Preparation
* Certification Testing Booklets
Contact: Marjorie Blaze (717-787-3470)Office of Postsecondary and Higher Education
* Professional Standards and Practices Commission--Pa. Code Title 22--Chapter 233 Bylaws--Statement of Policy, Annual Report, Professional Educator Discipline Act 24 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: Paula Fleck (717-772-3623)Bureau of Teacher and Learning Support Services
* Pennsylvania Literacy Framework
Contact: Joel Geary (717-772-1716)
* No Child Left Behind/Blue Ribbon Program--United States Department of Education Guidelines
Contact: Dale Baker (717-772-4944)Bureau of Budget and Fiscal Management
* Standard Contract for Food Service Management Services
Contact: Sandy Souder (717-787-3186) or (800-331-0129)
* Basic Education Circular 24 P. S. Section 7-707, Sale or Lease of Unused and Unnecessary Lands and Buildings
* Basic Education Circular 24 P. S. Section 7-733, School Construction Reimbursement Criteria
* Basic Education Circular 24 P. S. Section 7-775, Department Approval of School Buildings, Equipment and Premises Leased for Educational Purposes by School Districts Except School Districts of the First Class
* Basic Education Circular 24 P. S. Section 25-2574, Reimbursement for School Construction Bond Issues
* Basic Education Circular 22 PA Code Section 349.28, Subsidy Payments on Closed School Buildings
Contact: Carle Dixon (717-787-5480)School Services
* Western Michigan University Five-Year Charter School Evaluation (on PDE Website)
Contact: Dr. Dan Felix (717-787-9819)
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
Circulars:
D2003-1 Training and Test Authorization Requests D2003-2 Pennsylvania Emergency Incident Reporting System (PEIRS) D2003-4 Comprehensive Exercise Program D2003-5 Emergency Management Training and Education D2002-2 Testing Program and Protocol for State Emergency Voice Alerting Network (SEVAN) D2002-3 Radiological Instructor Classification System and Code of Professionalism D2002-4 Emergency Equipment Materials and Supplies D2002-5 Requirements for the Preparation, Review and Update of Municipal Emergency Operation Plans (EOPs) and Accompanying Documents. C2003-1 Weather Emergency Preparedness Exercise C2003-2 Radiation Emergency Response Fund (RERF) Grant Guidance C2003-3 Hazardous Material Emergency Response After-Action Reviews and Reports C2003-4 Nuclear Power Plant Accident Emergency Worker Dosimetry and Potassium Iodide (KI) C2003-5 Hazardous Material Response Fund Guidance and Grant Application C2003-6 Emergency Management Performance Grant Annual Submission 2002 C2002-1 Weather Emergency Preparedness Exercise (BOOT) C2002-2 Hazardous Material Response Fund Guidance and Grant Application (BOA) C2002-3 Radiation Emergency Response Fund (RERF) Grant Guidance (BOA) C2002-4 Emergency Management Performance Grant Annual Submission (BOA) C2002-5 Requirements for Preparation of Annual County Report on Hazardous Material Emergency Response Preparedness--Reporting Year 2002 C2002-6 Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Planning and Training Grant Guidance 2001 C2001-5 Requirements for Preparation of Annual County Report on Hazardous Material Emergency Response Preparedness *Reporting Year 2001* (BOP) C2001-6 Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Planning and Training Grant Guidance-(BOA) C2001-7 Release of Sensitive Documents or Information to the General Public in Light of the Terrorist Threat (EO) 2000 C2000-1 Radiological Preparedness Program (BOOT) C2000-4 Guidance for Enforcement of the Hazardous Material Emergency Planning and Response Act (Act 1990-165) (BOP) C2000-6 Planning Guidance For Mass Fatalities Incidents (BOP) C2000-8 Radiation Transportation Emergency Response Fund (RTERF) Grant Guidance (BOA) C2000-10 Evacuation Authority (EO) C2000-12 Movement of Authorized Persons on Commonwealth Highways During a Blizzard or Major Winter Storm (EO) 1999 C99-4 Nuclear Power Plant Accident Emergency Worker Dosimetry and Potassium Iodide (KI) (BOP) C99-5 Emergency Management Exercise Program (BOOT) C99-9 Hazardous Materials After-Action Reviews and Reports--(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) Directives 2001 D2001-1 Expenditure of Act 165-Generated Revenues at The County Level (BOP) D2001-2 Preparation, Review, and Maintenance of SARA Title III Off-Site Response Plans and the State SARA Facility Database. (BOP) D2001-3 Certified Hazardous Material Response Teams In Pennsylvania (BOP) 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 (PEIRS) (BOOT) D2000-7 Emergency Equipment, Materials and Supplies (BOA) 1995 D95-2 Instructor Classification System and Code of Professionalism (SFCO) 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)
ENVIRONMENTAL HEARING BOARD
GUIDANCE MATERIALS:
Filing Instructions and 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. Bulletin 2541.
Electronic Filing Instructions located on the Board's website at www.ehb.verilaw.com.
Practice and Procedure Manual effective January 2003.
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.ehb.verilaw.com.
Contact: William T. Phillipy (717) 787-3483
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Policy Office Contact: Michele Tate, 717-783-8727 Document ID# Title of Document 012-0100-001 Environmental Quality Board Policy for Processing Petitions 012-0200-001 Policy for Consideration of Local Comprehensive Plans and Zoning Ordinances in Permit Review 012-0200-002 Policy for Consideration of Local Comprehensive Plans and Zoning Ordinances in Grants Review 012-0200-003 Interim Public Access to Information Policy 012-0501-001 DEP Mediation Confidentiality 012-0501-002 Environmental Justice Public Participation Policy 012-0700-001 Policies and Procedures for Implementing the History Code 012-0700-002 Guidance for Implementation of the Agricultural Land Preservation Policy 012-0820-001 Policy for Development, Approval and Distribution of Regulations 012-0840-001 Policy to Encourage Voluntary Compliance by Means of Environmental Audits 012-0900-001 Policy for Development, Approval and Distribution of Guidance 012-0900-002 Secretary's Directive/Review of Existing Regulations and Technical Guidance Documents 012-0900-006 Adoption by Reference of EPA's Y2K Enforcement Policy 012-1920-001 Public Participation in the Development of Regulations and Technical Guidance 012-4180-001 Policy/Acceptance/Community Environmental Projects in lieu of Civil Penalties 012-5500-001 2004 Environmental Education Grants Program Manual and Forms 012-5500-002 Environmental Education Grants Elective Program Office of Information Technology Contact: Gail Jackson, 717-772-4786 013-0830-001 Data Standards for Names and Addresses 013-0830-002 Data Standards for PA Municipality Codes 013-0830-003 DEP Locational Data Policy 013-0830-004 Loan of DEP Personal Computers to Local Procurement Units 013-0830-005 Suggested Formats for Required Electronic Deliverable Attachments 013-0830-006 Formats for Required Electronic Deliverable CAD Attachments 013-0830-007 Formats for Required Electronic Deliverable GIS Attachments 013-0830-008 Geospatial Digital Data Submission Guideline 013-2000-001 Policy for the DEP Money-Back Guarantee Permit Review Program 013-2000-002 Policy for Implementing the Pennsylvania Natural Diversity Index Management and Technical Service Contact: Lisa Miller, 717-787-7193 150-0200-001 DEP Policy on Professional Work Assignments Conducted by Licenses Professional Engineers, Geologists 150-0200-002 Operator Certification Program Guidelines 150-2302-001 Critical Elements for Certification of Laboratories for Chemistry 150-2302-002 Critical Elements for Certification of Laboratories for Microbiology 150-2302-003 Critical Elements for Certification of Laboratories for Radionuclides 150-2302-004 Procedures for the Approval and Accreditation of Laboratories in PA, Utilizing the NELAC Standards Bureau of Land Recycling and Waste Management Contact: Mike Texter, 717-783-6006 250-3100-001 Final Guidance Document on Radioactivity Monitoring at Solid Waste Processing and Disposal Facilities 250-3100-401 Quality Assurance Program 250-3120-320 Execution of Release Forms by Waste Management Field Inspectors 250-3130-763 Purge Water from Groundwater Sampling 250-4180-302 Calculation of Civil Penalties 251-0300-402 Risk Assessment Guidelines for Facilities Burning Hazardous Waste 251-2000-704 Exclusionary Siting Criteria--Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal 251-2000-705 Revisions to Exclusionary Siting Criteria Document 251-2000-706 Time Frame for Application of Hazardous Waste Exclusionary Siting Criteria 251-2100-203 Hazardous Sites Cleanup Act, Preapplication Meetings 251-2100-727 Policy and Procedure for Municipal Waste Facilities Equivalency Approvals 251-2100-754 Change of Ownership/Transfer of Permit 251-2149-713 Review Procedure for Hazardous Waste Transfer Facilities for PBR Status 251-2200-502 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program 251-2200-515 Establishment of Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Program 251-5500-758 Reimbursement to Host County for Hazardous Review 252-5500-100 Section 902 Recycling Grant Applications that must comply with Act 57 252-6600-516 Review of Residual and Hazardous Waste Source Reduction Strategies 253-0300-100 Land Recycling Program Technical Manual 253-0300-101 Land Recycling Program TGM--Section IV.A.4--Vapor Instrusion 253-4500-601 Closure Requirements for Underground Storage Tank Systems 253-4500-606 ARARs--Cleanup Response and Remedial Actions 253-4500-608 Environmental Emergency Response Actions 253-4500-613 Mitigating Remedies under the Orphan Sites Program 253-5500-612 Issuance of Grants for Technical Evaluations under HSCA 253-5700-621 Off-site Audit Manual for Hazardous Sites Cleanup Program 253-5700-632 Community Relations Activities for State HSCP and Federal Superfund Program 253-5700-634 Prep of Analysis of Alternatives/HSCA Proposed Response Document 253-5800-638 Environmental Emergency Response Program Response Actions 254-2000-715 Clean Fill Policy and Procedures 254-2100-100 Local Municipality Involvement Process 254-2100-101 Environmental Assessment Process, Phase I Review 254-2100-102 Municipal Waste Facility Review--Traffic Analysis 254-2100-103 Process for Evaluating Daily Volume 254-2153-721 Areas Where Municipal Waste Landfills (MWLF) are Prohibited 254-2153-723 Leak Detection Tests for Installed Liners 254-2157-717 Pumping Requirements for Construction/Demolition Landfills in Noncoal Mines 254-2157-718 Liners for Construction/Demolition Waste Landfills 254-2158-745 Issue of Emergency Municipal Waste Transfer 254-2160-762 Management of Municipal Ash Waste from Resource Recovery Facility 254-2167-702 Clarification of the Identification of Infectious Waste Generators 254-2167-703 Co-mingling of Infectious & Chemotherapeutic Waste in One Container 254-2167-708 Procedures for Container/Vehicle Decontamination & Small Spill Cleanup 254-2167-709 Clarification of Requirements Related to Storage Bags 254-2167-712 Clarification of the Permit-by-Rule Provision for Mixed Waste/Residual Waste 254-2167-725 Temp Storage & In-Transit Provisions during Transport or Transfer 254-2167-726 Policy/Procedures for Infectious Waste Definition 254-2212-504 Guidelines for the Development of County Waste Management Plan Revisions 254-5400-001 BMP's for Storage, Processing, or Disposal of Land-Clearing, Grubbing, and Excavation Wastes 254-5400-100 The Food Processing Residual Management Manual 254-5401-001 Best Practices for Environmental Protection in the Mushroom Farm Community 254-5403-100 Guidelines for Yard Waste Composting Facilities 254-5900-001 Guidelines for the Development and Implementation of PPC Plans for Generators & Burners--Waste Oil 255-5400-001 Outdoor Shooting Range Guidance 257-2212-501 County Option to Retain or Eliminate Municipal Waste Flow Control 257-2318-005 Policy for Implementing the General Operating Permit Strategy for Aboveground Storage Tanks 257-4180-002 Storage Tank Program Compliance Assistance Strategy 257-4200-001 Closure Requirements for Aboveground Storage Tank Systems 258-2000-764 New Waste Streams Review 258-2000-765 General Permitting Procedure 258-2000-767 Chemical Analysis 258-2000-768 Implementation Guidance 258-2182-773 Management of Fill Bureau of Air Quality Contact: Janette Van Skike, 717-787-4325 271-5000-001 Employer Trip Reduction Policy 271-5000-002 Interstate Ozone Reduction/Chapter 145 Regulation Overview 273-4000-001 Compliance Assurance Policy for Cement Kilns with CEMS 273-4000-002 Compliance Assurance Policy for Hospital Waste Incinerators 273-4000-003 Compliance Assurance Policy for Municipal Waste Incinerators, including Revisions 273-4000-004 Enforcement Policy for CEMS on Fluid Catalytic Crackling Units 273-4000-005 Enforcement Policy--CEMS and Coal Sampling/Analysis Systems 273-4000-007 Interim Compliance Strategy on RACT for NOx Sources with CEMS 273-4000-008 Policy for Sampling/Determination of Compliance with Low RVP Gasoline Requirements in the Pittsburgh 273-4100-005 Air Pollution Control Act/Compliance History Review/Civil Penalty Assessment Procedure 273-4130-001 DEP/EPA Asbestos Demolition/Renovation Civil Penalty Policy 273-4130-003 Guidance for Application of Regional Civil Assessment Procedure 273-4130-004 Compliance Docket Procedure 273-4130-006 Stage I Penalty Assessment Guidance 273-4130-007 Stage II Enforcement Strategy 273-5401-001 Compliance Strategy for Mushroom Composting Operations 274-0300-001 Continuous Source Monitoring Manual 274-0300-002 Source Testing Manual 274-0300-003 Continuous Emissions Monitoring Manual 274-0300-004 Applicability Determination for Continuous Source Monitoring Manual Revision No. 7 274-3100-001 Policy for Stage II Vapor Recovery Testing Requirements 274-3100-002 Interim Procedures Pertaining to Continuous Source Monitoring System Quarterly Data Reports 275-2101-001 Air Quality Operating Permit--Protocol 275-2101-002 AQ Operating Permit--Permitting Procedures 275-2101-003 Air Quality Permit Exemptions 275-2101-004 AQ Operating Permit--Modification/Reactivation 275-2101-005 AQ Operating Permit--Delegation Conditions & Policy Performance Test Waivers 275-2101-006 AQ Operating Permit--Requirements 275-2101-007 AQ Operating Permit--Best Available Technology & Other Permitting Criteria 275-2101-008 AQ Operating Permit--Hazardous Waste Incineration 275-2101-009 AQ Operating Permit--Waste Derives Liquid Fuel Policies 275-2101-010 AQ Operating Permit--Air Toxics Policies 275-2101-011 AQ Operating Permit--Public Notification 275-2101-014 AQ Operating Permit--Prevention of Significant Deterioration 275-2101-015 Q Operating Permit--Volatile Organic Compounds 275-2101-016 AQ Operating Permit--Continuous Source Monitors 275-2101-017 Proposed Policy Concerning the Alternative Analysis Required for Major New or Modified Facilities Bureau of Radiation Protection Ben Seiber, 717-787-2489 291-0400-001 P & P Summary, Radiation Control Division 291-4100-001 Compliance and Enforcement Policy 292-0400-002 Nuclear Power Generating Station Incident Manual 293-0400-001 Policy and Procedures, Nuclear Safety Division 293-0400-002 Low Level Radioactive Waste Section Policies and Procedures 293-2400-001 Conducting Radiological Performance Assessments For LLRW Disposal in PA 293-2400-003 Requirements for LLRW Minimization Plan 294-2309-001 Radon Certification Policy 294-2309-002 Radon Mitigation Standards 294-2309-003 Pennsylvania Radon Certification Guide 294-2309-004 Schematic Radon Mitigation Installation for New Construction 294-2309-005 Radon Reduction Techniques for Existing Detached Houses 294-2309-006 Application of Radon Reduction Techniques 294-2400-002 Enhanced Containment through Engineered Barriers Staff Technical Report Bureau of Waterways Engineering Dennis Dickey, 717-772-5951 310-0600-002 Interagency Agreement with the Susquehanna River Basin 310-2139-002 Land Acquisition Policies 310-2140-001 Criteria and Fees for Dam Safety Limited Power Permits 310-3120-001 Annual Dam Inspection Report Policy 310-3140-002 Category 3 Dam Inspection Program 310-4000-001 Compliance Assistance and Enforcement Manual
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[Continued from previous Web Page] Bureau of Watershed Mgt/ Bur of Water Supply and Wastewater Management Trudy Troutman, 717-783-3795 361-0100-001 Conservation District Fund Allocation Program 361-0100-002 Chesapeake Bay Nonpoint Source Pollution Abatement Program 361-0100-003 Water Quality Toxics Management Strategy 361-0300-001 Manure Management for Environmental Protection 361-0300-002 Field Application of Manure 361-5500-004 Chesapeake Bay Financial Assistance Funding Program Guidelines 362-0300-001 Domestic Wastewater Facilities Manual 362-0300-002 Guidelines for Design, Installation and Operation of Small Flow Treatment Facilities 362-0300-003 Sewage Facilities Planning: Preparing Act 537 Update Revisions 362-0300-004 A Guide To Requirements and Procedures For Obtaining Permits etc for Industrial Wastewater Mgt System 362-0300-005 Handbook--NPDES Permit for POTW and Non-Municipal Wastewater Dischargers 362-0300-006 Handbook--NPDES Permit for Industrial Wastewater Dischargers 362-0300-007 Alternate Systems Guidance 362-0300-008 Experimental Systems Guidance 362-0400-001 NPDES Program Implementation--MOU Concerning WQM, NPDES Program Implementation, and Related Matters 362-0600-001 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Program Implementation 362-0600-002 Agreement Between Oil/Gas Mgmt and Water Quality on Pollution Discharge 362-0830-001 Locational Data Policy for the Wastewater Management Program 362-2000-001 Guidelines for the Development and Implementation on Writing Emergency Response Plans 362-2000-001 Permitting Policy and Procedure Manual 362-2000-003 Policy for Permitting Surface Water Diversions 362-2000-005 Subsurface Disposal of Carwash Waste 362-2000-007 Conducting Technical Reviews of Water Quality Management (Part II) Permit 362-2000-008 Conducting Technical Reviews of Minor NPDES Renewal Applications 362-2000-009 Manual for Land Application of Treated Sewage and Industrial Wastewaters 362-2000-010 Interim CAFO Policy 362-2183-001 Technical Guidance for Permitting Landfill Leachate Discharges 362-2183-003 Technology-Based Control Requirements for Water Treatment Plant Wastes 362-2183-004 Technical Guidance for Development of NPDES Permit Requirements Steam Electric Industry 362-2192-001 Biosolids Program Implementation Guidance 362-2192-002 Biosolids Odor Control Plan Guidance 362-2192-003 Guidelines for Agricultural Utilization of Sewage Sludge 362-2206-001 Review and Coordination of Chapter 94 Reports and Act 537 Planning 362-2206-007 Policy Establishing New Program Direction for Act 537 Comprehensive Planning 362-2207-004 Impact/Subsurface Disposal on Ground Water Nitrate-Nitrogen Levels 362-2207-008 Administration of Fee Collection for Planning Module Reviews 362-2208-002 Municipal Guidance--Reconstructive Planning 362-2208-003 Technical Decision Making and the Use of Conventional Technology, Alternate Technology, Experimental Technology, and Best Technical Guidance (BTG) in Onlot Sewage System Repair Situations 362-4000-001 Calculation of Contingent Penalties for Effluent Violations 362-4000-002 Field Manual for Compliance Orders 362-4180-001 Guidance for Civil Penalty Calculation for Effluent Violations 362-4180-002 Civil Penalty Assessment Procedures for Pollution Incidents 362-4180-003 Calculation of Civil Penalties for Willfulness 362-5512-001 PA Sewage Facilities Act 537, Enforcement Reimbursement 362-5512-002 Act 537 Sewage Facilities Planning Grants 362-5512-003 Recognition of Selected Cost Items Associated with ''Inflow and Infiltration Studies'' 363-0200-002 Delegation of Authority for Chapters 105-106 363-0200-003 Pennsylvania Wetland Replacement Project 363-0300-001 Design Criteria--Wetland Replacement/Monitoring 363-0400-001 Chapter 105 Program Manual 363-0600-001 Delegation of Chapter 105 Functions to County Conservation Districts 363-0600-003 Agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 363-2100-002 Delegation of Chapter 105 Functions to Oil & Gas and Field Operations 363-2134-008 Erosion and Sedimentation Pollution Control Manual 363-2134-010 Earth Disturbance Permit Policies and Procedures 363-2134-013 Permit Guidelines for Phased Projects for NPDES Strmwtr Discharges, w/ Erosion and SPC &WRP Permits 363-2140-001 Criteria and Fees for Waterways Management Limited Power Permits 363-2141-001 Chapter 105 General Permits 363-2191-014 NPDES Permit: Discharge of Storm Water from Construction Activities 363-2316-001 Certification for Corps Nationwide Permits (Wetlands) 363-2505-001 Guidelines for Determining Bonds 363-3000-013 Inspection of Earth Disturbance Sites 363-4000-001 Compliance Assistance and Enforcement Manual 381-2208-001 Experimental Onlot Wastewater Technology Verification Program 381-5500-001 Guidance for Reviewing Capital Grants for Construction 381-5511-012 DEP and Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority Agreement 381-5511-014 Guidance on the Utilization of Minority and Women's Business Enterprise Firms 381-5511-111 Guidelines for the Uniform Environmental Review Process 381-5511-113 Handbook for PennVest Wastewater Projects 381-5513-001 Guidance for the Review and Processing Act 339 State Grants for Operation of Sewage Treatment Works 383-0300-001 Ground Source Heat Pump Manual 383-0300-107 Working Guide to the Lead and Copper Rule 383-0400-104 Health Effects and Risk Management Staff Handbook 383-0400-110 Safe Drinking Water Program Compliance Strategy 383-0400-114 Pennsylvania's Capacity Enhancement Program 383-0800-001 Principles for Ground Water Pollution Prevention and Remediation 383-0810-101 Summary of Key Requirements, Community Water Systems 383-0810-102 Summary of Key Requirements for Total Coliform Rule 383-0810-105 Summary of Key Requirements for Phase 2 & Phase 5 Wellhead Protection Rule 383-0810-106 Summary of Key Requirements for Surface Water Filtration Rule 383-0810-107 Summary of Key Requirements for Lead and Copper Rule 383-0810-201 Summary of Key Requirements for Transient Noncommunity Water Systems 383-0810-203 Summary of Key Requirements for Bottled Water Systems 383-0810-206 Summary of Key Requirements for Surface Water Identification Protocol 383-0810-301 Summary of Key Requirements for Nontransient/Noncommunity Water Systems 383-0810-303 Summary of Key Requirements for Vended/Bulk Water Hauling 383-0810-401 Summary of Key Requirements for Consecutive Water Systems 383-0830-001 Quality Management Plan for the Bureau of Water Supply and Wastewater Management 383-2000-030 Comprehensive State Ground Water Protection Program (CSGWPP) 383-2000-108 Guidance for Construction and Operation Permits Guidance 383-2000-208 Pilot Plant Filtration Studies for Filtration of Surface Sources 383-2100-108 Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Permit Guide to Public Water Systems 383-2100-208 DEP Approval Guide for Noncommunity Water Systems 383-2125-001 Proposal to Add or Remove Fluoridation Treatment by a Community Water System 383-2125-108 Public Water Supply Manual, Part 2--Community Water System Design Standards 383-2126-103 Permitting of Vended Water Systems 383-2126-203 Permitting of Retail Water Facilities 383-2126-303 Public Water Supply Manual, Part III 383-2127-103 Permitting of Bulk Water Hauling Systems 383-2128-108 Public Water Supply Manual, Part IV--Noncommunity System Design Standards 383-2129-001 Enhanced Coagulation Calculator Spreadsheet 383-2131-001 Screening Criteria on Water Quality/Quantity Impacts for Drinking Water Permits 383-2200-108 Guidance for the Review & Approval of an Existing Well Water Source for Use at a Public Water System 383-2300-001 Pennsylvania's Interim Program for Operator Certification 383-2300-002 Training Provider Manual for the PA Water and Wastewater System Operator Training Program 383-3000-001 Groundwater Monitoring Guidance Manual 383-3000-101 Safe Drinking Water Program Field-Related Compliance 383-3000-102 Program Guidance on the Total Coliform Rule Guidance 383-3000-307 Corrosion Control Treatment--Basic Feasibility Study 383-3100-111 Public Water Supply Manual, Part 7 383-3110-111 Public Water Supply Manual--Part 5, Sections 1 & 2 383-3110-211 Public Water Supply Manual, Part 5, App A 383-3120-101 Surveillance Strategy and Implementation Guidelines 383-3120-106 Filter Plant Performance Evaluations and Response 383-3130-106 Giardia Sampling and Response 383-3130-108 New Source Sampling Requirements for Surface Water Sources 383-3130-208 Community and Nontransient Noncommunity Water Systems: New Source Sampling for Groundwater Sources 383-3130-308 Transient Noncommunity Water Systems: New Source Sampling Requirements for Groundwater Sources 383-3200-009 Pennsylvania's Ground Water Quality Monitoring Network: Ambient and Fixed Station Network 383-3200-009 Ground Water Quality Monitoring Network: Ambient and Fixed Station Network (FSN) 383-3200-016 Quality Assurance Work Plans for Groundwater Monitoring Stations 383-3301-102 Laboratory Reporting Instructions for Total and Fecal Coliform Bacteria 383-3301-103 Guide to Laboratory Reporting Instructions for BVRBs 383-3301-105 Laboratory Reporting Instructions for Chemical Contaminants 383-3301-106 Filter Rule Reporting Instructions/Public Water Systems Using Filtered Surface-Water 383-3301-107 Laboratory Reporting Instructions, Lead and Copper Rule 383-3301-205 Laboratory Reporting Instructions/ Radiological Contaminants/ Drinking Water Distribution 383-3301-206 Filter Rule Reporting Instructions for Public Water Supply Systems Using Unfiltered Surface Water 383-3301-305 Laboratory Reporting Procedures for Total Trihalomethanes 383-3310-109 Pennsylvania Drinking Water Information System (PADWIS) Inventory User's Manual 383-3310-209 PADWIS Inventory Reports by PWSID 383-3310-409 Pennsylvania Drinking Water Information System (PADWIS) Violation and Enforcement Users Manual 383-3310-609 PADWIS Reporting 383-3500-105 Pennsylvania Vulnerability Assessment Summary 383-3500-106 Guidance for Surface Water Identification 383-3500-112 Surface Water Identification Protocol--NCWS 383-5000-001 Source Water Assessment and Protection Program 383-5500-113 PENNVEST Guidance 383-5500-613 Small Water Systems Consolidation Construction Grant Program 383-5900-111 Public Water Supply Manual, Part VI 385-2000-011 Pennsylvania Combined Sewer Overflow Policy 385-2000-012 Pa's Phase II NPDES Stormwater Permitting Strategy / MS4 Municipal Separate Storm Sewer--Industrial 391-0300-002 Pa's Water Quality Antidegradation Implementation Guidance 391-2000-002 Establishment of Alternate Thermal Effluent Limitations 391-2000-003 Determining Water Quality Based Point Source Effluent Limits 391-2000-006 Implementation Guidance Design Conditions 391-2000-007 Technical Reference for the Water Quality Model 6.3 for Windows (WQM63W) 391-2000-008 Implementation Guidance for the Sampling and Analysis of Osmotic Pressure 391-2000-010 Implementation Guidance for Phosphorus Discharges to Lakes, Ponds, and Impoundments 391-2000-011 Technical Reference Guide for the Pennsylvania Single Discharge Toxics Model 391-2000-012 Users Guide for the Pennsylvania Single Discharge Toxics Model 391-2000-013 Implementation Guidance of Section 93.7 Ammonia Criteria 391-2000-014 Implementation Guidance for Evaluating Wastewater Discharges to Drainage Ditches and Swales 391-2000-015 Implementation Guidance for Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) Regulation 391-2000-017 Implementation Guidance for Temperature Criteria 391-2000-018 Implementation Guidance for Section 95.9 Phosphorus Discharges to Free Flowing Streams 391-2000-019 Implementation Guidance for Application of Section 93.5 (e) 391-2000-020 Protocol/Estimating First Order Pollutant Fate Coefficients/ Volatile Organic Substances 391-2000-021 Field Data Collection & Evaluation Protocol/Determining Stream & Point Source Discharge Hardness 391-2000-022 Ambient Water Quality in the Determination of Wasteload Allocations and NPDES Effluent Limitations 391-2000-023 Design Stream Flows 391-2000-024 Field Data Collection and Evaluation Protocol for Deriving Daily and Hourly Discharge Coefficients 391-3200-003 Quality Assurance Work Plan: Cause/Effect Surveys 391-3200-004 Aquatic Life Use Attainability Studies--Flow Water & Impoundment 391-3200-005 Aquatic Life Special Water Quality Protection Survey 391-3200-006 Quality Assurance Work Plan: Toxics Surveys 391-3200-007 Stream Enrichment Risk Analysis 391-3200-008 Quality Assurance Work Plan: Advanced Treatment Model --Calibration/Verification Surveys 391-3200-010 Standardized Biological Field Collection & Laboratory Methods 391-3200-013 Evaluation of Phosphorus to Lakes, Ponds & Impoundments 392-0300-001 Stormwater Management Guidelines and Model Ordinances 392-0300-002 Comprehensive Stormwater Management Policy 392-0300-003 Guidance on MS4 Ordinance Provisions 392-2130-001 General Policy and Procedures for the Review of Water Allocation Permit Applications 392-2130-002 Subsidiary Water Allocation Permit Requirement 392-2130-003 Attorney General Opinion 361 re: 1939 Water Rights Act 392-2130-004 Rescission of Water Rights 392-2130-005 Policy for Regulation of Interbasin Transfers 392-2130-006 Metering of Withdrawals under Orders of Confirmation 392-2130-007 Constant Gallons per Capita per Day (GPCD) 392-2130-008 Permit Life 392-2130-012 Recognizing Succession to Water Rights as a Result of Changes of Ownership 392-2130-013 Protecting Aquatic Resources & Related Stream Uses In Processing Approvals For Water Rights etc. 393-0900-006 Stationary/Nonstationary Tanks 393-0900-009 Exemption form Reg Fees for Volunteer Fire Cos/Volunteer EMS Orgs 393-0900-011 Modification and Maintenance Issues 393-0900-012 Storage Tank Cleaning Activities 393-0900-014 Applicability of 40 CFR, Subpart 280, Sub G to Previously Closed Tanks 393-0900-015 Implementation of Act 16 393-0900-016 Implementation of Act 34 393-0900-018 Summary of the Technical Requirements for Aboveground Storage Tanks 393-0900-019 Summary of the Simplified Program for Small Aboveground Storage Tanks 393-0900-020 Summary of the Technical Standards for Underground Storage Tanks 393-0900-021 UST/AST System Variances 393-0900-022 Verification of Emergency Containment Structures for Aboveground Storage Tanks 393-2300-001 Storage Tanks Certification Program (Chapter 245, A and B) 393-2318-001 ASNT Level II Certification 393-2318-002 PE Certification for Aboveground Storage Tanks (ASTs) 393-2318-003 Upgrade Requirements/Substantial Modification of Underground Storage Tanks 393-2318-004 Summary of the Permitting of Underground and Aboveground Storage Tank Systems and Facilities 393-2320-001 Statement of Policy--Definition of Underground Storage Tank 393-3300-002 Permeability of Secondary Containment & Emergency Containment 393-4180-001 Penalty Assessment Matrix 393-4180-003 Strategy for Addressing the 1998 Federal and State Deadline for Upgrading Existing USTs 394-0300-001 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Coastal Zone Management Program and Final Environmental Impact Statement 394-0810-001 PA's Continuous Planning Process (CPP) for Water Quality Management 1999 Update 394-2000-001 Municipal Reference Document- Department Guidance for the Bluff Recession and Setback Act 394-2000-002 PA's Nonpoint Source Mgt. Program Field Operations Kris Lutz, 717-787-9240 400-0200-001 Policy for PA Natural Diversity Inventory (PNDI) Coordination During Permit Review and Evaluation 400-2000-300 Policy for Model Permit Application Process 400-2200-001 Guidelines for the Development and Implementation of Environmental Emergency Response Plans 400-5900-101 Emergency Operations Plan 400-5900-102 Policy for Authorizing Emergency Response Expenditure 400-5900-103 olicy for Emergency Response Critiques 400-5900-104 Policy for Authorities of DEP On-Scene Coordinators 400-5900-105 Policy for Emergency Response Contracting 400-5900-107 Policies for Authorities of DEP's Director of Emergency Response 400-5900-108 Policy for Contracting with Fire Companies or HAZMAT Teams 400-5900-109 Policy for Authorization of Emergency Transport/Storage of Hazardous Waste 400-5900-110 Policy for Field Order Authorization of Emergency Response Team 400-5900-111 Procedures for Emergency Contracting to Extinguish Mine Fire 400-5900-112 Policy for Gasoline Fume Emergency Criteria 400-5900-113 Chlorine Safety Procedures 400-5900-114 Hazardous Material and Hazardous Atmosphere Safety Policy 400-5900-115 Confined Space Safety Policy 400-5900-116 Policy for Electrofishing Personnel and Equipment Safety 400-5900-117 Standard Operating Procedures for the Acceptance, Collection, Transport etc of Elemental Mercury Bureau of Oil and Gas Management Joyce Williams, 717-787-4817 550-0300-001 Oil and Gas Operators Manual 550-0800-001 PA's Plan for Addressing Problem Abandoned Wells and Orphaned Wells 550-2000-001 Administrative Policies and Procedures Manual 550-2100-002 Oil and Gas Wastewater Permitting Manual 550-2100-003 Oil and Gas Well Drilling Permit Applications and Related Approvals through 007 550-2100-008 Interim Policy for NPDES Permits for Stormwater Discharges Assoc'd w/ Constr Activities @ O & G Wells 550-2100-009 Oil and Gas Locational Guidance 550-2500-001 Interim Technical Guidance For Attachments to Electronic Submissions--Oil and Gas Program 550-2501-101 Guidelines for Submitting Oil/Gas Bonds 550-3000-001 Compliance Monitoring of Oil and Gas Wells and Related Facilities and Activities 550-4000-001 Enforcement Actions by DEP's Oil and Gas Management Program 550-4180-001 Civil Penalty Assessments in the Oil and Gas Program 550-5600-001 Waste Minimization in the Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Industry Bureau of Mining and Reclamation Nevin Strock, 717-787-6842 560-0600-101 Interagency Agreement with the Fish and Boat Commission 560-0600-102 MOU Between PA Game Commission and DEP 560-0600-104 Interagency Agreement, Historical Museum Commission 560-0600-105 Interagency Agreement, Waste Management 560-0600-204 Office of Surface Mining MOU 560-0700-302 Fish and Boat Commission Coordination 560-0700-303 Game Commission Coordination 560-0700-304 Review of Surface Mine Applications on High Quality Waters 561-2305-201 SOAP and ROAP Application Processing and Preassignment Field Conference 561-2305-203 Small Operator and Remining Operator Assistance Programs (SOAP & ROAP) Report Review 561-2305-601 SOAP and ROAP Applicant Liability and Reimbursement Procedure 561-5300-101 Mine Subsidence Insurance (MSI) Coverage Issuance Procedures 561-5300-201 Mine Subsidence Insurance (MSI) Damage Claim Processing Procedures 562-2000-001 Projects and Activities under the Environmental Good Samaritan Act 562-2000-703 Licensing, Name Changes 562-2100-001 Blasting Activity Permits and Permits by Rule 562-2100-002 Alternative Peak Particle Velocity or Airblast Level 562-2100-704 Municipal Mining Licenses, Permits and Bonds 562-2112-315 Prompt Closure of Abandoned Underground Mine Openings 562-2112-316 Sealing Mine Openings, Bituminous 562-2112-317 Sealing Anthracite Underground Mine Openings 562-2112-503 Bituminous Coal Surface Mining/Blasting near Utilities and Pipelines 562-2112-504 Blasting Complaint Protocol 562-2402-501 Blaster's License Suspension and Revocation Procedure 562-2403-505 Drop Trailer and Tanker Guidelines 562-2500-702 Insurance Requirements and Water Supply Replacement Assurance 562-2504-312 Surety Reclamation of Bond Forfeiture Sites 562-3000-102 Inspections 562-3000-105 Field Evaluation of Pit Size Variances 562-3000-110 Applicant Violator System (AVS) Inspections 562-3000-802 Applicant Violator System (AVS) Compliance 562-3200-203 Fixing Water Samples 562-3200-205 Normal/Favorable Planting Season 562-3900-402 Citizens' Requests: Receiving, Tracking, Investigating, Appealing and Filing 562-4000-101 Water Supply Replacement and Compliance 562-4100-301 Compliance/Enforcement Procedures 562-4100-307 Enforcement, Alternative 562-4100-311 Enforcement Procedures for Non-Mining Blasting Operations and Explosives Storage Sites 562-4170-308 Bond Forfeiture 562-4180-101 Noncoal Civil Penalty Assessments 562-4180-306 Civil Penalty Assessments 562-4180-309 Reclamation in Lieu of Cash Payment for Civil Penalties 562-4180-310 Bankrupt Surety Company Bond Replacement Requirements and Civil Penalty Calculations 562-4180-311 Civil Penalty Collections 562-5900-001 Surface Mine Accident Investigations 563-0300-101 Engineering Manual for Coal 563-2000-001 Government Financed Construction Contracts 563-2000-102 Coal Exploration 563-2000-105 Coal Exploration by Slope Development 563-2000-203 Noncoal Underground Mine Permit Applications 563-2000-204 Homeowner Notification of Right to Pre-Blast Survey (Industrial Minerals) 563-2000-208 Right of Entry 563-2000-223 Review Process, Bituminous Coal Blast Plan 563-2000-602 Beneficial Use of Sewage Sludge at Active Mine Sites 563-2000-609 Technical Review, Coal Mining 563-2000-610 Validating Abandoned Underground Mine Maps and Establishing Barrier Pillars 563-2000-655 Stream Protection--Bituminous Underground Mining Operations 563-2100-216 Permit Renewals 563-2111-101 Noncommercial Exemption from Requirements of the Noncoal SMCRA 563-2111-102 Building Construction Exemption from Requirements of the Noncoal SMCRA 563-2111-111 Noncoal Operations 563-2111-112 Highwall Stability In Long-Term Multiple Bench Quarries 563-2112-203 Insignificant Boundary Corrections for Surface Mining Activities 563-2112-205 Application Review, Mining Permit 563-2112-206 Beneficial Use of Coal Ash at Active Coal Mine Sites 563-2112-211 Application Review, Coal Mining Activity Completeness 563-2112-212 Evaluation and Approval of Land Use Changes for Surface Water Coal Mine Operations 563-2112-214 Application Review, Coal Mining Activity Preapplication 563-2112-215 Application Review, Accepted Coal Mining Activity 563-2112-217 Alkaline Addition for Surface Coal Mines 563-2112-218 Permit Transfers 563-2112-219 Cumulative Hydrologic Impact Assessments (CHIAs) 563-2112-222 Coal Surface Mining--Oil and Gas Barriers 563-2112-224 Certification Guidelines for Beneficial Uses of Coal Ash 563-2112-225 Beneficial Uses of Coal Ash 563-2112-603 Evaluation and Approval of Innovative Mining and Reclamation Techniques 563-2112-604 Auger Mining 563-2112-605 Water Supply Replacement and Permitting 563-2112-607 Marketing of Anthracite Coal Reject Materials 563-2112-608 Contracted Wetlands for Mine Drainage Treatment 563-2112-610 Determining Eligibility of Pre-Existing Pollutional Discharges 563-2112-611 Technical Review, Permitting Pre-existing Pollutional Discharges 563-2112-616 Effluent Limits for Postmining Discharges 563-2112-652 Underground Mining near Oil and Gas Wells 563-2112-653 Permitting Ventilation Boreholes for Underground Coal Mines 563-2112-654 Technical Review, Mine Stability 563-2112-656 Liners--Impoundments and Storage Areas 563-2112-657 Technical Review, Public Water Protection Zones 563-2112-658 Imminent Hazards Associated with Subsidence from Active Mining 563-2113-660 Coal Refuse Disposal--Site Selection 563-2500-401 Noncoal Surface Mining Payment in Lieu of Bond 563-2504-001 Conventional Bonding for Land Reclamation 563-2504-101 Procedures for Calculating Mine Subsidence Bonds 563-2504-405 Anthracite Mine Operator's Emergency Bond Loan (A.E.B.L.) Program 563-2504-407 Bonding, Direct Submittal of Bonds 563-2504-409 Phased Deposit of Collateral Coal and Noncoal Mining 563-2504-411 Processing Completion Reports 563-2504-412 Evaluating Postmining Discharges 563-2504-451 Bonding, Anthracite Underground Mines 563-2504-501 Qualifying, Processing and Tracking Financial Guarantees and Bond Credits 563-2504-612 Monitoring and Compliance and Bond Release for Subchapters F and G Permits Bureau of Deep Mine Safety Allison Gaida, 724-439-7469 580-2200-003 Section 316(h): Use of Electronic Atmospheric Detectors in lieu of Approved Flame Safety Lamps 580-2200-004 Procedures for Processing Requests to Adopt New Items or Methods 580-2200-008 Guidelines for Use of Internal Combustion Motors in Underground Mines other than Coal 580-2200-009 Use of Electronic Methane/Oxygen Detectors in Lieu of Approved Flame Safety Lamps 580-2200-010 Underground Storage of Explosives 580-2219-002 Section 247--Guidelines to Approve Ventilation Plans for Abandoned and Unused Mine Areas 580-2219-003 Section 253(b)--Guidelines for Approving Roof Bolts as Primary Support 580-2219-004 Alternate Method of Test Drilling 580-2219-008 Submission of Mine Maps when a Mine is Abandoned 580-3000-001 Deep Mine Safety Program Guidance Manual 580-3000-005 Clarification of Pertinence of DEP Statutes re: Coal Processing Facilities 580-3300-001 Underground Mine Accident and Production/ Manhour Reporting Office of Energy & Technology Development Eric Thumma, 717-783-0540 700-0200-001 Technology Management Process 700-5600-001 Guidance for Pollution Prevention and Energy Efficiency Site Visits
GENERAL SERVICES
POLICY STATEMENTS:
Deputy Secretary for Property Management (Contact: Daniel Wheeler, 783-5028)
--Use of the Public Areas of the Capitol Complex , 4 Pa. Code § 86.1 et seq.Bureau of Minority and Women Business Opportunities (Contact: Tyrone Powell, 783-3119) www.dgs.state.pa.us, Keyword: BMWBO
--Contract Compliance--Pre-qualification of Vendors and Nonconstruction Contractors, 4 Pa. Code § 68.1, et seq.
--Contract Compliance--Construction Contracts, 4 Pa. Code § 68.101, et seq.
--Internal Guidelines for MBE/WBE Certification, 4 Pa. Code § 68.201, et seq.GUIDANCE MATERIALS:
Bureau of Construction (Contact: David McCarty, 787-6330)
--Administrative Procedures (1999)Bureau of Minority and Women Business Opportunities (Contact: Tyrone Powell, 783-3119) www.dgs.state.pa.us, Keyword: BMWBO
--Contract Compliance Orientation and Training ManualBureau of Engineering and Architecture (Contact: Robert Glenn, 787-3709)
--Bureau of Engineering and Architecture Procedure ManualBureau of Police and Safety (Contact: Richard Shaffer, 787-9013)
--Building Evacuation--Emergency Action Plan
--Capitol Police Duty ManualBureau of Publications & Paperwork Management (Contact: Audrey Marrocco, 787-3707)
--M210.4 Forms Managements (8/16/83)--Rev. 1-2 (8/1/84 & 10/27/86)
--M210.5 Standard (STD) Forms Management (9/15/98)
--M210.6 Publications Management (8/1/84)--Rev. 1 (10/17/86)Bureau of Purchases (Contact: John Troxel, 787-4719)
--Field Procurement Handbook (3/20/01)--Rev. 1-4 (6/21/01, 10/5/01, 3/25/02 & 4/17/03)Bureau of Supplies and Surplus Operations (Contact: Joseph Gurzenda, 787-5940)
--State Surplus Property Manual (2/3/98)
--M610.1 Commodity Distribution Center Catalog (8/8/00)Bureau of Vehicle Management (Contact: Josie Sharp, 787-3162)
--Automotive Service FacilitiesBureau of Professional Selections and Administrative Services (Contact: Gary Lee, 787-4479)
--Instructions to BiddersBureau of Real Estate (Contact: James Hickey, 787-0274)
--M260.1 Manual for Space Utilization (3/11/04)INTERNAL GUIDELINES
MANAGEMENT DIRECTIVES AND ADMINISTRATIVE CIRCULARS:
Property Management (Contact: William Dempster, 787-5240)
--205.19 Smoking in Commonwealth Facilities (7/1/97)
--625.10 Card Reader and Emergency Response Access to Certain Capitol Complex Buildings and Other State Office Buildings (4/21/04)Bureau of Facilities Management (Contact: Todd Garrison, 787-3893)
--625.8 Contracting for Bargaining Unit Work (2/25/94)
--03-28 Live Christmas Trees and Decorations (11/19/03)Bureau of Financial and Management Services (Contact: Barbara Seiler, 787-5051)
--220.10 Processing Automated Mail (2/21/91)
--240.7 Submission of Changes to the Commonwealth Telephone Directory, Agency Organization & Functional Listings, and Employee Locator File (9/26/97)Bureau of Police and Safety (Contact: Richard Shaffer, 787-9013)
--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 Preparing for, and Reporting Emergencies at State Offices (6/28/02)Bureau of Publications and Paperwork Management (Contact: Audrey Marrocco, 787-3707)
--220.9 Graphic Design, Typesetting, Reproduction, and Printing Services (6/4/87)Bureau of Purchases (Contact: John Troxel, 787-4719)
--215.9 Contractor Responsibility Program (4/16/99)
--620.1 Coal Sampling and Reporting (2/6/02)--Rev 2 (5/28/02)Commonwealth Agency Recycling Office (Contact: John Rarig, 772-2300)
--205.22 Implementation of Act 1998-101, Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling & Waste Reduction Act (8/7/89)Bureau of Risk and Insurance Management (Contact: Kenneth Love, 787-2492)
--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)Bureau of Minority and Women Business Opportunities (Contact: Tyrone Powell, 783-3119) www.dgs.state.pa.us, Keyword: BMWBO
--215.16 Contract Compliance Program (6/30/99)Bureau of Professional Selections & Administrative Services (Contact: Gary Lee, 787-4479)
--625.9 Payment of Contractors and Design Professionals for Agency Funded Construction Projects Undertaken by the Department of General Services (3/9/01)Commonwealth Media Services (Contact: Kristin Snow, 787-9777)
--220.1 Commonwealth Media Services (6/21/90)Bureau of Real Estate (Contact: James Hickey 787-2834)
--615.15 Vehicle Parking License Agreements (7/19/01)
--625.1 Repairs, Alterations, and Improvements to Commonwealth Buildings Under the Direct Supervision of the Department of General Services (6/20/03)
--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 (2/28/01)
--625.7 Use of STD-291, Request for Lease Action and Budget Approval (11/6/97)
--03-21 Availability of State Surplus Real Property for Transfer to Commonwealth Agencies
--Lackawanna County (8/20/03)
--03-22 Availability of State Surplus Real Property for Transfer to Commonwealth Agencies--Venango County (8/20/03)Bureau of Supplies and Surplus Operations (Contact: Joseph Gurzenda, 787-5940)
--03-17 Availability--Commonwealth Telephone Directory (7/11/03)Bureau of Vehicle Management (Contact Josie Sharp, 787-3162)
--615.1 Temporary Assignment of Commonwealth Automotive Fleet (12/2/92)
--615.2 Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance and Accident Reporting (6/17/96)
--615.3 Rates and Billing for Motor Vehicles of the Commonwealth Automotive Fleet (5/6/04)
--615.6 License Plates for Commonwealth-Owned Vehicles (6/30/97)
--615.7 Commonwealth Vehicle Invoices (7/3/97)
--615.8 Use of State Automobile (3/26/80)
--615.9 Permanent Assignment of Commonwealth Automotive Fleet Vehicles (11/20/02)
--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)
--04-7 Refueling of Commonwealth Automotive Fleet Vehicles (4/9/04)
--04-9 State Employees Purchasing Vehicles at the Commonwealth Auction (5/6/04)
--04-10 Placing of Decals and Logos on Commonwealth Vehicles (5/6/04)Press Secretary (Contact: Frank Kane 787-3197)
--720.5 Personal Electrical Devices in Commonwealth-Owned or Leased Building (10/14/03)EXTERNAL GUIDELINES
Bureau of Engineering and Architecture (Contact: Robert Glenn, 787-3709)
--Professional Agreement and General Conditions to that AgreementBureau of Minority and Women Business Opportunities (Contact: Tyrone Powell, 783-3119) www.dgs.state.pa.us, Keyword: BMWBO
--The Pennsylvania Minority and Women Business Enterprise Program
--Application and Instruction Guide for Certification as a Minority/Women Business Enterprise
--Disadvantaged Business Program
--Socially and Economically Restricted Business Program
--Commonwealth Construction Contracts (11/03)
--Finding States Bids on the Internet (11/03)
--Selling Computer Services to the Commonwealth (11/03)
--Ensuring Timely Payments (11/03)
--You have a Right to Know! (11/03)Bureau of Supplies and Surplus Operations (Contact: Joseph Gurzenda, 787-5940)
--Drug Reduction Property Program
--State Surplus Property Program
--Federal Surplus Property ProgramBureau of Purchases (Contact: John Troxel, 787-4719)
--Cooperative Purchasing ProgramExecutive Office (Contact: Anne Rung, 705-3896)
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HEALTH
POLICY STATEMENTS
Bureau of Chronic Diseases and Injury Prevention
* Position Statement on Colorectal Cancer Screening (Revised 3/04)
* Position Statement on Prostate Cancer Screening (Revised 3/04)
* Position Statement on Cervical Cancer Screening (Revised 3/04)
* Position Statement on Sun Safety (9/99) (Revised 5/03)
* Policy Statement on Clinical Trials (3/04)
* Policy Statement on Unsolicited Proposals Requesting Funding From the Cancer Control Program (10/03)
* Position Statement on Breast Cancer Screening (Revised 5/04)
Contact: Leslie A. Best, (717) 787-6214Bureau 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) 783-8200GUIDANCE 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
* Local Health Officer Handbook (revised 04/2004)
Contact: Dennis Wilson, (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)
* Procedures for the Growth Screening Program for Pennsylvania's School-Age Population
* Procedures for the Scoliosis Screening Program for Pennsylvania's School-Age Population (2001)
* Procedures for the Hearing Screening Program for Pennsylvania's School-Age Population (2001)
* Guidelines for School Tuberculin Testing Program (1986)
* Procedures for the Vision Screening Program for Pennsylvania's School-Age Population (2002)
* Guidelines for School Dental Health Program (1986)
* Guidelines for Care: Children Assisted by Medical Technology in Education Settings (1989)
* Indoor Air Quality Guidelines for Pennsylvania Schools (1999)
Contact: Heather Vaught, (717) 787-2390Bureau 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
* Staffing Requirements for Drug and Alcohol Activities Guidelines
* Protocol for Sharing Drug & Alcohol Information
Contact: Cheryl Williams, (717) 783-8765Drug and Alcohol Licensing Interpretive Guidelines
* Chapter 157. Inpatient Hospital Activities Detoxification and Treatment and Rehabilitation
* Chapter 704. Staffing Requirements for Drug and Alcohol Treatment Activities
* Chapter 705. Physical Plant Standards
* Chapter 709. Free-Standing treatment facilities
* Subchapter C. General Standards for Free-Standing Treatment Activities
* Subchapter D. Standards for Intake, Evaluation and Referral Activities
* Subchapter E. Standards for Inpatient Non-Hospital Activities--Residential Treatment and Rehabilitation
* Subchapter F. Standards for Inpatient Non-Hospital Activities--Short-Term Detoxification
* Subchapter G. Standards for Inpatient Non-Hospital Activities--Transitional Living Facilities (TLFs)
* Subchapter H. Standards for Partial Hospitalization Activities
* Subchapter I. Standards for Outpatient Activities
* Subchapter K. Standards for Inpatient Hospital Drug and Alcohol Activities Offered in Free-Standing Psychiatric Hospitals
* Chapter 711. Health Care Facilities treatment facilities
* Subchapter D. Standards for Intake, Evaluation and Referral Activities
* Subchapter E. Standards for Inpatient Non-Hospital Activities-Residential Treatment and Rehabilitation
* Subchapter F. Standards for Inpatient Non-Hospital Activities-Short-Term Detoxification
* Subchapter G. Standards for Inpatient Non-Hospital Activities-Transitional Living Facilities (TLFs)
* Subchapter H. Standards for Partial Hospitalization Activities
* Subchapter I. Standards for Outpatient Activities
* Chapter 715. Standards for Approval of Narcotic Treatment Program
* Chapter 715. Standards for Approval of Narcotic Treatment Program-Modified by Exception
* Letter dated May 2004 concerning availability of Chapter 715 Modified Narcotic Addiction Treatment Regulations and Guidelines for the Development of Standard Operating Procedures
Contact: Cheryl D. Williams, (717) 783-8675Bureau of Epidemiology
* Guidelines on Bloodborne Pathogens for the Public Sector
Contact: Judy Gostin, (717) 787-1708Emergency Medical Services Office
* Overview of Pennsylvania Department of Health Ambulance Licensure Program
* EMS Continuing Education Manual
* EMS Training Manual--Guidelines for Medical Command Authorization for Prehospital Personnel
* 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 Personnel Manual
* Overview of Pennsylvania Department of Health Quick Response Service Recognition Program
* Trauma Patient Triage Protocols
* Pennsylvania EMS Information Management System Patient Encounter Form Instruction Manual
* Statewide Basic Life Support Protocols
* Out-of-Hospital Do-Not-Resuscitate Questions and Answers
Contact: Margaret E. Trimble, (717) 787-8740Bureau 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: Frank Maisano, (717) 787-7192Bureau of Health Planning
* Primary Health Care Practitioner Loan Repayment Program Brochure (Revised 12/06/01)
* Primary Health Care Practitioner Loan Repayment Program, Policies and Guidelines (Revised 1/02)
* Loan Forgiveness for Primary Care Practitioners Fact Sheet (Revised 1/03)
* Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Appalachian Regional Commission J-1 Visa Waiver Application Procedure (Revised 2/03)
* J-1 Visa Waiver Program Appalachian Regional Commission Fact Sheet (Revised 2/03)
* State 30 J-1 Visa Waiver Program Application Policy and Procedure (Revised 10/02)
* State 30 J-1 Visa Waiver Program Fact Sheet (Revised 2/03)
* Guidelines for Federally Designated Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs)
* Guidelines for Federally Designated Medically-Underserved Shortage Area
* Guidelines for Development of a Rural Health Clinic
Contact: Marina Matthew, (717) 772-5298Bureau of Health Statistics and Research
* Application for Access to Protected Data (Revised 5/02)
* User's Guide for Access to Protected Data, (Revised 5/02)
Contact: Craig Edelman, (717) 783-2548Bureau of Managed Care
* Technical Advisory: Sample Enrollee Consent Form (6/26/04)
* Technical Advisory: Enrollee Consent for Provider-Initiated Grievances (6/19/04)
Contact: Stacy Mitchell, (717) 787-5193Division of Immunizations
* School Immunization Catch Up Booklet
* Adolescent and Adult High-Risk Immunization Program Manual
* Standards for Adult Immunization Practices
* Mass Immunization Liability Protection Guidelines
* Vaccine Preventable Disease Protocols
* Vaccines for Children Provider Handbook (for public providers)
* Vaccines for Children Provider Handbook (for private providers)
* 2004 List of Immunizing Agents and Average Wholesale Prices
Contact: Alice Gray, (717) 787-5681STD Program
* Participating Provider Agreement (PPA) Providers Information Manual
* STD Annual Report, Pennsylvania 2002
* Region III Infertility Prevention Project Service Protocols
* Region III Infertility Prevention Project Data Manager's Manual
Contact: Steve Kowalewski, (717) 787-3981INTERNAL GUIDELINES
Bureau of Health Statistics and Research
* Policy and Procedures for Assisted Conception Birth Registrations (10/03)
Contact: Frank Yeropoli, (724) 656-3113Immunization Program
* Perinatal HB Protocols
* Biological Room Standard Operating Procedures
Contact: Alice Gray, (717) 787-5681STD Program
* Guidelines: Use of the Internet to Perform Partner Service and Health Education Activities
Contact: Steve Kowalewski, (717) 787-3981Institutional Review Board
* Institutional Review Board Policies and Procedures (03/04)
Contact: Deborah Blackburn, (717) 705-6740OTHER
Bureau of Community Program Licensure and Certification
* Abortion Control Act (footnoted)
* Ambulatory Gynecological Surgery in Hospitals and Clinics Regulations (footnoted)
* Abortion: Making a Decision
* A Guide to Services for Pregnant Women
* Application of Abortion Control Act to Abortions Induced by Drugs
Contact: Carol Williams, (717) 783-8665Licensing Alerts
* Complaint Investigations (Licensing Alert 2-96)
* Distinction between Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization Services (Licensing Alert 3-97)
* Drought Emergency (Licensing Alert (3-99))
* Drug and Alcohol Staffing Regulations Interpretive Guidelines (Licensing Alert 6-96)
* Facility Closures (Licensure Alert 5-98)
* Group Counseling (Licensing Alert 2-94 )
* Licensed Capacity (Licensing Alert 1-94 )
* Minimum Content Requirements for Pennsylvania Department of Health Approved Curriculum for Tuberculosis and Sexually Transmitted Diseases (Licensing Alert 6-97)
* Minimum Content Requirements for Pennsylvania Department of Health Approved HIV/AIDS Curriculum (Licensing Alert 1-97)
* Older Adult Protective Services Act not Applicable to D&A Treatment Programs (Licensing Alert 1-02))
* Physical Examinations (Licensing Alert 1-96 )
* Physical Plant Standards (Chapter 705) (Licensing Alert 1-02)
* Psychosocial Histories (Licensing Alert 4-96)
* Relocation (Licensing Alert 3-94 )
* Reporting of Unusual Incidents (Licensing Alert 5-97)
* Request for Exceptions to Regulations (Licensing Alert 4-97)
* Rescheduling of LAAM (Licensing Alert 2-98)
* Rescission of Shelter, Drop-in and Hot-line Regulations (Licensing Alert 1-98)
* Restrictions on Licenses/Certificates of Compliance/Approval (Licensing Alert 2-97)
* Scheduling of Licensing Inspections (Licensing Alert 3-96)
* Scheduling of Licensing Inspections (Licensing Alert 6-98)
* Staffing Regulations--Requirements for Direct Observation and Close Supervision of Counselor Assistants (Licensing Alert 4-02)
* Staffing Regulations--Primary Care Hours and Detoxification Activities (Licensing Alert 3-02)
* Staffing Regulations--Qualifications/Degree in a Related Field (Licensing Alert 2-02)
* Staffing Regulations--Qualifications/Degree in a Related Field (Licensing Alert 4-98)
* Staffing Qualifications for Clinical Supervisors & Counselors Hired Prior to 3/4/96 (Licensing Alert 5-99))
* Staffing Regulations Qualifications/Degree from a Foreign Non- Accredited University/College (Licensing Alert 1-00)
* Staffing Regulations--Qualifications/Degree from a Foreign Non-Accredited University College (Licensing Alert 3-98)
* 1998 Standards Deficiencies (Licensing Alert 4-99)
* Unannounced Visits (Licensing Alert 5-96)
* Verification of Training, Experience and Professional Licensure or Certification (Licensing Alert 2-99)
Contact: Cheryl Williams, (717) 783-8765Bureau of Health Planning
* State Health Improvement Plan
* State Health Improvement Plan Special Report and Plan to Improve Rural Health Status
* State Health Improvement Plan Special Report on the Health Status of Minorities in Pennsylvania
Contact: Joseph B. May, (717) 772-5298Emergency Medical Services Office
* Prehospital Care Response Report
* State Emergency Medical Services System Development Plan
Contact: Margaret E. Trimble, (717) 787-8740Information Bulletins
* EMS Information Bulletin #1--Active Military Duty (8/5/03)
* EMS Information Bulletin #2--Epinephrine Auto Injector Administration by EMTs (8/13/03)
* EMS Information Bulletin #4--EMS Instructor Update Requirement (Revised 3/2/04)
* EMS Information Bulletin #5--Cyanide Compound Exposure Protocol (9/9/03)
* EMS Information Bulletin #6--Continuing Education Requirement--ALS Medical Command (11/5/03)
* EMS Information Bulletin #7--On-Line Continuing Education (11/6/03)
* EMS Information Bulletin #8--Distribution of Continuing Education Handbook (12/9/03)
* EMS Information Bulletin #9--StatewideTrauma Patient Destination Air Ambulance Transport Protocol (Revised 3/10/04)
* EMS Information Bulletin #10--EMS License Plates (2/11/04)
* EMS Information Bulletin #11--Public Access AED (2/13/04)
* EMS Information Bulletin #12--Suspension of Driver's License and Operation of an Ambulance (3/24/04)
* EMS Information Bulletin #13--EMS Vehicle Collision and Personal Injury Form (Revised 4/1/04)
* EMS Information Bulletin #14--Epinephrine Auto-Injector Administration (Revised 3/10/04)
* EMS Information Bulletin #15--Emergency Response Employees (ERES) (4/30/04)
* EMS Information Bulletin #16--Electronic Ambulance Licensure Application Amendment Procedure (4/30/04)
* EMS Information Bulletin #17--Statewide BLS Medical Treatment Protocols and Guidelines (5/6/04)
* EMS Information Bulletin #18--Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) (6/7/04)
* EMS Information Bulletin #19--CD and Web-Based ACLS Programs (6/18/04)
* EMS Information Bulletin #20--Certificates, Wallet Cards and Patches (6/8/04)
Contact: Margaret E. Trimble, (717) 787-8740Bureau of Facility Licensure and Certification (Long Term Care Provider Bulletins)
* Influenza in Nursing Homes--LTC PB No. 4 (Revised 10/25/99)
* Physicians Participation in Resident Care Planning--LTC PB No.12 (Revised 7/1/99)
* MRSA Guidelines--LTC PB No.16 (Updated 7/1/99)
* Resident Assessment State Designated Instrument--LTC PB No. 19 (Effective 1/31/91) (Updated 9/17/97)
* Admission/Treatment of Persons with AIDS or AIDS Related Conditions--LTC PB No. 21 (Revised 7/99)
* Abuse, Neglect, Misappropriation of Property by Nurse Aides or Others--LTC PB No. 22 (Revised 2/2/01)
* Securing Copies of Nurse Aide-Enrollment Information--LTC PB No. 24 (Revised 7/1/99)
* Potential Hazards of Restraint Devices-FDA Alert--LTC PB No. 28 (Revised 7/1/99)
* Nurse Aide Registry Update--LTC PB No. 29 (Revised 7/1/99)
* Training of Companions/Sitters in T18 or 19 Facilities--LTC PB No. 31 (Revised 7/1/99)
* Adjustment of Licensure Fees--LTC PB No. 34 (Revised 7/1/99)
* Disposition of Patient Medications--LTC PB No. 35 (Revised 7/1/99)
* Advance Directives for Health Care/Durable Power of Attorney/Do Not Resuscitate Orders--LTC PB No. 36 (Revised 7/1/99)
* Exception/Waiver Requests--LTC PB No. 37 (Revised 7/1/99)
* Federal Clarification of RAI Issues-Amended--LTC PB No. 38 (Revised 7/1/99)
* Incident/Accident Reporting Procedures--LTC PB No. 41 (Revised 7/1/99)
* Taping of Exit Conference--LTC PB No. 42 (Revised 7/1/99)
* Precautions for Excessive Temperatures--LTC PB No. 43 (Revised 7/1/99)
* Informal Dispute Resolution--LTC PB No. 44 (Revised 5/30/00)
* Ban on Use of Egg Breaking Centrifuges--LTC PB No. 46 (6/28/96)
* Surety Bond Requirements-Clarification of ''Obligee''--LTC PB No. 48 (6/16/97)
* Department Access to Records at Nursing Homes Pursuant to 35 P. S. § 448.813--LTC PB No. 49 (6/16/97)
* Consumer Hotline--LTC PB No. 50 (3/24/98)
* Ninety-Day Advance Notice Requirement for Changes in Ownership, Structure, or Name--LTC PB No. 51 (7/1/99)
* Federal Requirements Regarding Use of the Comprehensive Resident Assessment--LTC PB No. 52 (6/12/98)
* Resident Choice of Pharmacy Provider--LTC PB No. 53 (1/9/98)
* Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci (VRE) Recommandations--LTC PB No. 54 (11/12/97)
* Nursing Hours--LTC PB No. 55 (6/4/00)
* Metallic Mercury Precautions--LTC PB No. 56 (6/13/00)
* Nurse Aide Registry Information--LTC PB No. 57 (Revised 2/11/03)
* Advance Directives Requirements--LTC PB No. 58 (11/8/01))
* Elopement, Resident Smoking and Water Temperatures--LTC PB No. 59 (1/23/03)
* MPPS Assessment Form--LTC PB No. 60 (9/17/02)
* Single Licensure for Multiple Nursing Care Facilities--Interim Policy (2/01)
Contact: William Bordner, (717) 787-8015Division of Acute and Ambulatory Care
* Inpatient Care in Outpatient Settings
* Resident Choice of Pharmacy Provider
* Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci (VRE) Recommandations
* Director of Nursing
* Hospital Bed Count Clarification
* Guidelines to Determine the Issuance of Single or Multiple Hospital Licenses(s)
* Hospital Diversion Policy
* Chapter 51 Event Notification Form
* On-Line/WebSite Based Process for Reporting of Statements of Deficiency and Plans of Correction With Public Access
* EMTALA during a bio-terrorism event (CMS)
* Provider Bulletin No. 2001-1 HOSPITAL DIVERSION POLICY
* Division staff changes and Chapter 51 event reporting form
* Patient Safety Plan Guidance
* On-line Event Reporting System
* Recall of smoke/fire damper actuating devices
* CMS-Physician Orders for Influenza and Pneumonia Vaccine
* MedWatch Safety Alert
* Safe Haven Act
* Email to hospital administrators on SARS
* Patient Safety Plan-Psychiatric Hospitals
* Letter on use of non-licensed beds from DSQA
* DAAC Hospital Alert Dialysis Blood Sets
* Enhancements to the Events Reporting System
* Pa. Bulletin Notice-Specified Professional Personnel
Contact: Sandra Knoble, (717) 783-8980Bureau of Family Health
* Screening Young Child For Lead Poisoning: Guidance for State and Local Public Health Officials, Statement by the Centers for Disease Control--11/97 (Federal guidelines adopted by Department)
* Application for Chronic Renal Disease Transportation Services
* Application for Services (Division of Program Support and Coordination-Form #HD1072F)
* Universal Newborn Hearing Screening Program Guidelines for Infant Hearing Screening
Contact: Frank Maisano, (717) 787-7192
* WIC State Plan of Operations
Contact: Frank Maisano, (717) 783-1289
* Traumatic Brain Injury Needs Assessment (2003)
* Traumatic Brain Injury State Action Plan (2003)
Contact: Carolyn Cass, (717) 783-5436TB Program
* TB In the Commonwealth, 2003 (annual report)
* TB Control Manual
* TB Outbreak Response Plan
Contact: Donna Murray, (717) 787-6267STD Program
* STD Outbreak Response Plan
* STD Electronic Resource Guide, 2003 (CD-ROM)
* PA NEDSS STD Program Reference Guide
* PA's Strategic Plan for STD's, 2002-2005
Contact: Steve Kowalewski, (717) 787-3981Bureau of Health Statistics and Research
* Application for Certified Copy of Birth or Death Record, Form H105.102.
* Form Utilized for Birth Corrections, Form H105.133
* Death Correction Statement, Form H105.135
* Application for Multi-Year Search of Birth Record, Form HD1124F.
* Application for Multi-Year Search of Death Record, Form HD 1125F.
* Biological Parent Registration Identification Form, Form H105.700.
* Withdrawal of Biological Parent Consent Form, Form H105.702.The following forms are electronically available at www.health.state.pa.us/vitalrecords:
* Application for Certified Copy of Birth Record--Mail Requests, Form HD1105F
* Application for Certified Copy of Birth Record--FAX Request, Form HD1106F
* Application for Certified Copy of Death Record--Mail Requests, Form HD1107F
* Application for Certified Copy of Death Record--Fax Request, Form HD1108F
* Form Utilized for Birth Corrections, Form HD1104F
* Death Correction Statement, Form HD1109F
* Application for Multi-Year Search of Birth Record, Form HD1131FW
* Application for Multi-Year Search of Death Record, Form HD1132FW
Contact: Donna Ritchie, (724) 656-3114The following order form (as well as various publication) is available at www.health.state.pa.us/stats:
* Order Form for Health Statistics Publications, Form HD1033F
Contact Donna Livering, (717) 783-2548)Bureau of Laboratories
* Submission of Rabies Specimens
* General Specimen Submission
* Compliance with Shipping of Diagnostic Specimen/Etiologic Agent
* Laboratory Submission Form for Viral Encephalitis/Meningitis
Contact: Nancy Warren, Ph.D., (610) 280-3464, Ext. 3283
* Postmortem Blood Testing on Motor Vehicle Accident Victims-Specimen Submittal Requirements
* Blood Lead Analysis-Specimen Submittal Requirements
* Environmental Lead Analysis-Specimen Submittal Requirements
* Neonatal Testing for Genetic Disorders-Specimen Submittal Requirements
* Blood Alcohol Proficiency Testing Program Requirements
* Blood Lead Proficiency Testing Program Requirements
* Erythrocyte Protoporphyrin Proficiency Testing Program Requirements
* Abused Drugs in Blood Proficiency Testing Program Requirements
* Abused Drugs in Urine Proficiency Testing Program Requirements
Contact: M. Jeffrey Shoemaker, Ph.D., (610) 280-3464
* Clinical Laboratory Application Procedure
* Glucose/Cholesterol Screening Procedure
* Multiphasic Screening Procedure
* Out-of-State Laboratory Licensure/Certification Procedure
* Understanding State Clinical Laboratory Regulation
* Nursing Home Laboratory Licensure Procedure
* Proficiency Testing Evaluation Procedure
Contact: Marianne Porter, (610) 280-3464, Ext. 3233Bureau of Chronic Diseases and Injury Prevention
* Why We Recommend Community Water Fluoridation
* Policy for Determining Eligibility and Compliance of Service Providers Currently Receiving Funding From a Tobacco Company, a Tobacco Company Subsidiary, or Their Agent (6/04)
Contact: Leslie A. Best, (717) 787-6214Many 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 Published Description 2004-06 07/24/2004 Repeal of Outdated Bulletins and Notices 2004-05 06/19/2004 Per Diem Charges for Market Conduct Examinations of Insurance Companies 2004-04 06/19/2004 Per Diem Charges for Financial Examinations Conducted by the Department 2004-03 04/24/2004 Officers Required to Certify Financial Statements 2004-02 04/17/2004 Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Fund; Calculation of Podiatrist Liability 2004-01 01/17/2004 Reserve and Surplus Levels of Hospital Plan and Professional Health Services Plan Corporations; Application 2003-11 11/29/2003 Coverage for Chiropractic Care 2003-10 11/29/2003 Disclosure of Departures from Statutory Accounting Principles 2003-09 11/01/2003 Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Fund; Notice of and Amount of Assessment Action 2003-08 09/27/2003 List of Approved Guide Source Method Vendors 2003-07 09/20/2003 Notice to Companies Writing Private Passenger Auto Insurance in Pennsylvania 2003-06 08/09/2003 Drug and Alcohol Use and Dependency Coverage 2003-02 01/19/2003 Federal Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 2003-01 01/04/2003 Procedures Applicable to Right-to-Know Request 2002-13 11/02/2002 Notice of and Amount of Assessment Action 2002-10 10/19/2002 Proper Reporting of Uncovered Medical Liabilities and Expenses (Uncovered Claims) 2002-09 09/21/2002 Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Fund's Assessment 2002-08 09/14/2002 Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Fund Administrative Hearings Process 2002-07 09/07/2002 2003 MCare Fund Assessment 2002-01 01/12/2002 Limit on Cancellations, Refusals to Renew, Refusals to Write, Surcharges, Rate Penalties and Point Assignments 2001-08 09/29/2001 Arson and Insurance Fraud Reporting 2001-07 06/30/2001 Deregulation of Life Insurance Forms 2001-04 04/21/2001 Book Transfers 2000-07 06/10/2000 Record Retention 2000-04 02/26/2000 The Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, 18 U.S.C., Sections 1033 and 1034 2000-03 02/19/2000 Federally Mandated Health Care Fraud and Abuse Reporting 2000-02 02/12/2000 Codification of Statutory Accounting Principles 1998-04 07/25/1998 Codification of Statutory Accounting Principles 1997-03 08/09/1997 Mutual to Stock Notices 06/28/1997 Deregulation of Accident and Health Forms 04/12/1997 Deregulation of Accident and Health Forms 03/20/1996 Deregulation of Accident and Health Forms 1995-09 08/23/1995 Deregulation of Commercial Lines Property and Casualty Forms 1995-07 07/19/1995 Modification of Contract for Use When an Annuity Premium Tax is Not Applicable 1994-14 10/03/1994 Separate Account Modified Guaranteed Life Insurance 1994-13 10/03/1994 General Account Modified Guaranteed Life Insurance 1994-12 10/03/1994 Separate Account Modified Guaranteed Annuity 1994-11 10/03/1994 General Account Modified Guaranteed Annuity 1994-09 07/07/1994 Approval and Solicitation of Long Term Care Policies for Continuing Care Retirement Communities Statements of Policy
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 67, Sections 67.41-67.45 and Appendix A, Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law, Subchapter D. Adopted 05/19/1989.
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 89, Sections 89.451-89.474, Approval of Life, Accident and Health Insurance. Subchapter H. Statements of Policy. Adopted 02/05/1982.
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 90c, Sections 90c.1-90c.25, Individual Applications. Adopted 01/18/1991.
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 90d, Sections 90d.1-90d.9, Individual Accidental Death Benefits; Provided by Riders or Built into Policies. Adopted 01/18/1991.
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 90e, Sections 90e.1-90e.13, Individual IRA Endorsements for Life Insurance and Annuities. Adopted 01/18/1991.
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 90f, Sections 90f.1-90f.16, Individual Imminent Death/Lifetime Health Care Facility Confinement Benefits Provided as Accelerated Death Benefit or Settlements of Death Benefit; Provided by Riders or Built into Policies. Adopted 01/18/1991.
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 90g, Sections 90g.1-90g.16, Individual Health Care Facility Benefits Provided as Accelerated Death Benefit or Settlement of Death Benefit; Provided by Riders or Built into Policies. Adopted 01/18/1991.
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 90h, Sections 90h.1-90h.11, Individual Waiver of Surrender Charges for Life and Annuity Contracts Resulting From Health Care Facility Usage; Provided by Riders or Built into Policies. Adopted 01/18/1991.
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 90i, Sections 90i.1-90i.3, Certificates of Assumption. Adopted 03/05/1993.
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 119, Sections 119.1-119.26, Anti-Fraud. Adopted 08/27/1993.
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 120, Sections 120.1-120.5, Loss Cost Adjustment Filing. Adopted 08/27/1993.
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 150, Sections 150.1-150.5, Uniform Health Insurance Claim Form. Adopted 07/02/1993.
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 152, Sections 152.101-152.105, Preferred Provider Organizations, Primary Care Gatekeeper PPO Products. Adopted 09/27/1991.
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 153, Section 153.2, Permission to file accident and health, life and annuity insert pages. Adopted 10/19/1990.
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 153, Section 153.3, Simplified review of company merger, assumption or name change form and rate filing. Adopted 06/28/1991.
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 301, Sections 301.201-301.204, Health Maintenance Organization, Subchapter H. Point-of-Service Products Group Specific Community Rating. Adopted 09/27/1991.
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 301, Sections 301.301-301.321, Health Maintenance Organization, Subchapter I. Contractual Arrangements Between HMOs and IDSs. Adopted 04/05/1996.
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 303, Section 303.1, Out-of-State Health Maintenance Organization Investments. Adopted 03/25/1988.
Contact: Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator, Special Projects Office, 7l7-787-4429; fax 7l7-772-1969
II. OTHER:
Special Projects Office
Regulatory Procedures Manual
Internal procedures regarding drafting of regulations
Contact: Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator, Special Projects Office, 7l7-787-4429; fax 7l7-772-1969Administrative Hearings Office
Digest of Automobile Policy Terminations (Act 68 and 78)
Insurance Commissioner Decisions on Automobile Insurance Administrative HearingsDigest of CAT Fund Adjudications
Insurance Commissioner Decisions on Automobile CAT Fund Administrative HearingsDigest of Homeowners Policy Terminations (Act 205)
Insurance Commissioner Decisions on Homeowners Insurance Administrative HearingsDigest of Agency Terminations (Act 143)
Administrative Hearing Officer Decisions on Insurance Agency Administrative HearingsPractice and Procedure Digest
Describes the Administrative Hearing Process
Contact: K. Bernhard, Docket Clerk, Administrative Hearings Office, 7l7-783-2126; fax 7l7-787-8781Bureau of Administration
Public Documents Room Procedures
Procedures to review public documents at the Insurance Department
Contact: Jeffrey Wallace, Director, Bureau of Administration, 7l7-787-4298; fax 7l7-705-3873
LABOR AND INDUSTRY
POLICY STATEMENTS:
Secretary Stephen M. Schmerin
* Equal Opportunity Policy Statement
* Labor and Industry Contract Compliance Policy Statement
* Weapons Policy Statement
* Disability--Related Employment Policy Statement
* Commonwealth's Policy of Sexual Harassment and Procedures for Distribution
* Health Policy Statement
* Security Policy Statement
* Workplace Violence StatementOffice of Equal Opportunity
* Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement
Contact: Merry-Grace S. Majors (717-787-1182)Bureau of Occupational and Industrial Safety
* Universal Accessibility Interpretation
1) November 8, 1999
2) March 15, 2002
Contact: Jerry Seville (717-787-3329)Bureau of Workers' Compensation
* Guidelines for Employment Screening Programs under Act 115 of 2001
Contact: George W. Knehr, Acting Director and Chief, Self-insurance Division, BWC (717-783-5421)
* Health Care under the Workers' Compensation Act
Contact: Eileen K. Wunsch, Chief, Health Care Services Review Division, BWC (717-772-1912)
* Vocational Experts
Contact: John T. Kupchinsky (717-783-5421)
* Health Care Under Workers' Compensation Act
Contact: Eileen Wunsch (717-772-1912)
* Guidelines for employment screening programs under Act 115 of 2001
Contact: John T. Kupchinsky (717-783-5421)GUIDANCE MANUALS:
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
* OVR Counselor Policy Manual
Contact: Roger Barton (717-772-3511) Bureau of Workers' Compensation
* PA Workers' Compensation Employer Information Pamphlet (Workers' Compensation guidelines for employers.)
Contact: Employer Information Services (717-772-3702)
* Workers' Compensation and the Injured Worker Pamphlet (Workers' Compensation Guidelines for injured workers.)
Contact: Employer Information Services--long distance within PA: 1-800-482-2383, local or outside PA: 717-772-4447, TTY 1-800-362-4228
* Section 305 Prosecutions
Contact: Dan Pugh (717-787-3567)
* BWC Forms Tip Sheets
Contact: Claims Information Services--long distance within PA: 1-800-482-2383, local or outside PA: 717-772-4447, TTY 1-800-362-4228
* Procedures for Completing an Application for Fee Review
Contact: Eileen K. Wunsch, Chief, Health Care Services Review Division, BWC (717-772-1912)
* Employer's Guide to Self-Insuring Workers' Compensation
Contact: George W. Knehr, Acting Director and Chief, Self-insurance Division, BWC (717-783-4476)INTERNAL GUIDELINES:
NONE
OTHER:
Center for Workforce Information and Analysis
* New Hire Program booklet guidelines and form for businesses to use to report new hires-found at www.panewhires.com.Bureau of Employer and Career Services
* Workforce Investment Information Notice 2-01 dated July 13, 2001--regarding Team PA CareerLink Employment Services Registration Policy--can be found on the PA Workforce website at www.paworkforce.state.pa.us.
* Workforce Investment Information Notice 3-01 dated July 17, 2001--can be found on the PA Workforce website at www.paworkforce.state.pa.usOffice of Vocational Rehabilitation
* OVeRVIEW--The OVR Online Newsletter
* The OVR Annual Report Chris Forbrich (717-787-3940)
* OVR Combined Agency State Plan Update--Chris Forbrich (717-787-3940)
* OVR Program Brochure Carl Marshall (717-783-3129)
* Employment Services for Persons with Disabilities--Carl Marshall (717-787-3940)
* The OVR Rehabilitation Services Handbook--Carl Marshall (717-787-3940)
* OVR Transition Pamphlet--Joan Kester
* Disability Management (OVR Ability Management) Carl Marshall (717-787-3940)
* OVR--Transition From Substance Abuse to Recovery and Work (A Guide for Vocational Rehabilitation) Carl Marshall (717-787-3940)
* Getting Your Business Ready for ADA--Carl Marshall (717-787-3940)
* ICAN Program Guidelines--Raymond Walker (717-787-5735)
* ICAN Application--Raymond Walker (717-787-5735)
* ICAN Application Checklist Raymond Walker (717-787-5735)State Workers' Insurance Fund
* Injury Hotline Reporting Sticker
* Employee Information for reporting of Work Related Injuries
* Workers' Compensation Employee Notice
* SWIF District Office Map and Directory
* Notice of Employer W/C coverage with SWIF (English & Spanish)
* SWIF Information Pamphlet
* ''You as a Witness'' in a Workers' Comp. Proceeding
* Benefits of Early Reporting of Injuries
* State Workers' Insurance Fund ''Checklist''
* SWIF's Early Return to Work Program
* Telephonic Reporting Questionnaire
* ''21 day rule'' Reporting guideline letter
* SWIF Safety Policy and Program Outline
* Certified Safety Committee Addendum
* Governor's Initiative on Workplace Safety, Pennsafe
* Drug Free Pennsylvania Packet
* Claimant Authorization for Direct Deposit of SWIF BenefitsTeam Pennsylvania CareerLink
* Workforce Investment Information Notice 5-01--dated September 14, 2001 regarding Governance Agreement Revision/Cost Allocation Agreement Plan and Resource Sharing Agreement--found on the PA Workforce website at www.paworkforce.state.pa.us.
* Workforce Investment Information Notice 5-01, change 1--dated February 8, 2002--regarding Governance Agreement Revision/Cost Allocation Agreement Plan and Resource Sharing Agreement found on the PA Workforce website at www.paworkforce.state.pa.us.
* Workforce Investment Information Notice 6-01 dated February 8, 2002--regarding Combined Business Plan/Agreement Process--found on the PA Workforce website at www.paworkforce.state.pa.us.Bureau of Workers' Compensation
* Questions and Answers about Funded Employment
Contact: Claims Information Services--(long distance within PA: 1-800-482-2383, local or outside PA: 717-772-4447, TTY 1-800-362-4228)
* Maximum Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Payable
Contact: Nathaniel Holmes, Chief, Claims Management Division, BWC (717-772-0621)
* Range of Fees Charged by Utilization Review Organizations and Peer Review Organizations for Services Performed under the Workers' Compensation Act
Contact: Eileen K. Wunsch, Chief, Health Care Services Review Division, BWC (717-772-1912)
* Claim Petition for Additional Compensation from the Subsequent Injury Fund pursuant to section 306.1 of the Workers' Compensation Act
Contact: Claims Information Services--long distance within PA: 1-800-482-2383, local or outside PA: 717-772-4447, TTY 1-800-362-4228)Bureau of Workforce Investment
* Workforce Investment Information Notice 1-00, change 2 dated April 2, 2002--regarding WIA Performance Requirements for the Subsequent Eligibility Certification Process of Eligible Training Programs/Providers--found on the PA Workforce website at www.paworkforce.state.pa.us
* Workforce Investment Information Notice 7-01 dated November 2, 2001 regarding Clarification of Federal Interpretation of Reasonable Cost of Training and Transportation Payments for the TAA/Nafta-TAA Programs--found on the PA Workforce website at www.paworkforce.state.pa.usBureau of Unemployment Compensation Benefits and Allowances
* UCP-7 The Problem of ''Localized'' and ''NonLocalized'' Employment''
* UCP-25 Employee Contributions
* UCP-33 UC Services, Unemployment Compensation Service Centers
* UCP-36 Employers' Reference Guide to Unemployment Compensation
* UCP-37 A Guide For Setting Up a Claim By Telephone or InternetBureau of Unemployment Compensation Benefits and Allowances--Discontinued Non-Regulatory Documents
* Form UCP-1(SC), Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Handbook
* UCP-l (Insert) How to Figure Your Weekly Benefit Rate
* UCP-3 Unemployment Compensation Information for Contributing Employers
* UCP-6 Unemployment Compensation for Federal Civilian Employees
* UCP-10 Unemployment Compensation for Ex-Servicepersons
* UCP-19 Unemployment Compensation in Pennsylvania
* UCP-27 (Cert) Transitional Adjustment Assistance Benefits
* UCP-28 Services Provided By Pennsylvania Teleclaims (PAT)
* UCP-28Z Services Provided by Pennsylvania Teleclaims (PAT) For Interstate
* UC-87Z How to File Pennsylvania Interstate Claims on the Internet SystemBureau of Employer Tax Operations
* UCP-29 Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation (UC) Tax Appeals
* UCP-32 Employee or Independent Contractor?
* PA- 100 Pennsylvania Enterprise Registration Form and InstructionsUnemployment Compensation Board of Review
* UC-53 Notice of Hearing
* UC-53BR Notice of Board Hearing
* UC-53C Notice of Continuance of Hearing
* UC-59 Referee's Decision/Order
* UC-59RFC Referee's Decision/Order--Relief from ChargesBureau of Labor Law Compliance
* Updated procedures for workers' protests of prevailing wage settlements.
Contact: Robert V. O'Brien, Director (717-787-3681)Bureau of Occupational and Industrial Safety
* Notification of applicants for new liquefied petroleum gas facilities or for expansion of facilities.
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MILITARY & VETERANS AFFAIRS
POLICY STATEMENTS:
* ADA Policy Statement
* HIV/AIDS Policy
* Sexual Harassment Policy
* Substance Abuse in the Workplace Policy
* Workplace Violence Policy
Contact: Jeff Thomas (717) 861-8849
* Equal Opportunity Statement
Contact: Kristi Smith (717) 861-8796
* Emergency Fire Evacuation Plan
* Operation of Clubs within National Guard Facilities
* Privately Owned Weapons on National Guard Facilities
* Smoking Policy
Contact: Jeff Thomas (717) 861-8849
* Emergency Fire Evacuation Plan, Veterans' Homes
Contact: Cecil Hengeveld (717) 861-8903
* Public Affairs Airlift Policy
Contact: Colonel Latchford (717) 861-8825 LtCol Cleaver (717) 861-8468
* Resident Abuse Policy and Procedures
* Staff/Resident Fraternization Policy, Veterans' Homes
Contact: Cecil Hengeveld (717) 861-8903
* Standard Operating Procedure for Armory Rentals
Contact: Duke Munford (717) 861-8580INTERNAL GUIDELINES:
* Adherence to Work Hours/Wear of Military Uniform
* Bomb Threat Plan--DMVA contains classified information
* Curtailment of Activities at FTIG Due to Inclement Weather
* Discipline Manual
* Photo ID Cards for State Civilian Employees at FTIG
* Political Activity
* Reporting Procedures for Workplace Violence
* Retired Guardsmen Involvement
* Notification of VIP Visits for FTIG and DMVA Organizations
* Overtime/Compensatory Leave Policy
* Work Schedule
Contact: Jeff Thomas (717) 861-8849
* Discrimination Complaint Process
Contact: Kristi Smith (717) 861-8796
* Employee Orientation Checklist
* Employee Orientation Checklist
* Review of Procedures for Responding to PHRC/EEOC Complaints
* Sexual Harassment: Your rights and responsibilities
* Work Rules/Standards of Conduct
Contact: Jeff Thomas (717) 861-8849OTHER/GUIDANCE/INSTRUCTIONAL MANUALS:
* Personnel Manual
* DMVA Guide to Classification
* Employee Handbook
* Guide to Managing the Official Personnel Folder
* Leave Manual for the DMVA
* Employee Safety Handbook
* DMVA Guide for Controlling Sick Leave Abuse and Time and Attendance Problems
* PA Worker and Community Right to Know Training Booklet
* Partial and Full-Day Closings for State Employees at Ft. Indiantown Gap
* Training Guidelines Manual
* Work-Related Disability Leave and Modified Light Duty Manual
Contact: Jeff Thomas (717) 861-8849
* Equal Opportunity Plan
* Contract Compliance Plan for DMVA
* DMVA Workforce Profile 2003
* Training Plan and Report
Contact: Kristi Smith (717) 861-8796
* Organizational and Functional Statement for the DMVA
* Index of Administrative Publications (contains classified information) Pamphlet 310-1
* Military Publications Index of Blank Forms (contains classified information) Pamphlet 25-32
Contact: Jeff Thomas (717) 861-8849
* Patient Care Policy Manual, Veterans' Homes
* State Home Construction Grant Program
* Veterans Administration Guidelines for State Veterans' Homes
Contact: Cecil Hengeveld (717) 861-8903
* Adjutant General's Biennial Report
Contact: LtCol Cleaver (717) 861-8468
* Directory of Agencies Providing Information to Veterans
* PA Veterans' Memorial
* Telephone Directory for Veterans Organizations
* Scotland School's Admission Packet
Contact: Cecil Hengeveld (717) 861-8903
* Hollidaysburg Veterans' Home
* PA Soldiers' and Sailors' Home
* Delaware Valley Veterans' Center
* Northeastern Veterans' Center
* Southeastern Veterans' Center
* Southwestern Veterans' Center
Contact: Cecil Hengeveld (717) 861-8903
* Standard Operating Procedure for Armory Rentals
Contact: Duke Munford (717) 861-8580
* PA Air National Guard Fact Sheet
* PA Army National Guard Fact Sheet
Contact: LtCol Cleaver (717) 861-8468
PENNSYLVANIA BOARD OF PROBATION AND PAROLE
Publications available through the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole
Parole in Pennsylvania Parole in Pennsylvania (Spanish version)
Pre-Parole Information Bulletin (for parolees)
Parole Plan Investigations (info for potential home plan provider with district-by-district domestic violence resources)
SAVE: Substance Abuse Violators Effort (general public)
SAVE: Substance Abuse Violators Effort (for parolees) County
SAVE: County Substance Abuse Violators Effort
Triennial Report: PA Board of Probation and Parole (FY1997-2000)
Biennial Report: PA Board of Probation and Parole (FY-2000-2002)
PENNSYLVANIA COMMISSION ON CRIME AND DELINQUENCY
Bureau of Training Services
* Constables' Training Bulletins, August 1994 to present.
* Deputy Sheriffs' Training Bulletins, April 1990 to present.
* Criteria for instructors as listed on constables' certification application.
* Constables' Education and Training Board (CETB) instructor information, produced solely for contractor schools.
* Code of Conduct for deputy sheriffs training, distributed by training contractor to trainees in each basic training and waiver class.
* DARE Officers Policy and Procedures Manual.Office of Criminal Justice System Improvements
* U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, ''Byrne Formula Grant Program Guidance.''
* U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Assistance, State and Local Assistance Division (SLAD) Information Memorandums.
* U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Fact Sheets.
* Drug Education and Law Enforcement Grant Program Guidelines and Application (Drug Abuse Resistance Education--D.A.R.E.--grants)Office of Financial Management and Administration
* PCCD Applicant's Manual on PCCD website, revised May 2001.
* U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office of the Comptroller, Financial Guide.
* Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Governor's Office, Management Directive 305.20, Grant Administration.
* Funding guidelines disseminated as needed by various divisions.
* PCCD Grant Procedures Manual, June 2001.Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
Funding announcements that provide guidelines and requirements for applicants:
* Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)/Gender Specific Services Coordinator Positions, March 14, 2003.
* Prevention and Intervention for Juvenile Offenders, April 29, 2002.
* System Planning, Coordination and Enhancement, April 29, 2002.
* Juvenile Prosecution and Defense Capacity Building, April 15, 2002.
* Gender Specific Services Funding, February 19, 2002.
* Research -Based Delinquency and Violence Prevention Program Funding, February 19, 2002.
* Nurse Family Partnership Program Funding, February 19, 2002.
* Juvenile Prosecution and Defense Capacity Building, Dec. 12, 2003.
* Juvenile Accountability and Incentive Block Grant (JAIBG), Oct. 1, 2003.
* JJDP Category 3 Research-Based Funding Announcement, Sept.8, 2003.
* Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)/Gender Specific Services Coordinator, Dec. 22, 2003.
* State Partnership and federal Title V Funding, June 18, 2004.Center for Research, Evaluation and Statistical Analysis
* Funding guidelines for research/evaluation projects, April 15, 2004.Office of Victims' Services
Victims Compensation
* Victims Compensation Claim Form. (Standard)
* Victims Compensation Claim Form. (One Page)
* Claim Form Instruction Booklet.
* Financial Assistance for Victims of Crime pamphlet.
* Compensation Resource Guide for Victim Service and Allied Professionals brochure.
* Rights and Services Available to Victims of Crime in PA booklet.
* Victim Advocate Manual--revised February 27, 2003.
* Victims Compensation Assistance Program Procedure Manual.
* Victims Compensation Assistance Program Standard Operating Guidelines.
* Annual Report for FY 2002-2003.
* Compensation Fact Sheet--Information for Law Enforcement.
* Compensation Instruction Sheets: Counseling Claims; Crime-Scene Cleanup Claims; Death Claims and Funeral Expenses; Loss of Earnings Claims; Loss of Support Claims; Motor Vehicle Related Claims; Personal Injury Claims; Relocation Expense Claims; and Stolen Benefit Cash Claims.Victims Services
* Local Policy Board Requirements, revised December, 2001.
* Federal STOP Funding Guidelines relating to domestic violence.
* STOP Funding Announcement, revised February 2004.
* Rights and Services Act (RASA) Funding Announcement, revised June 2004.
* State Victim/Witness Standards and Procedures Manual, April 1999.
* Victims of Juvenile Offenders (VOJO) Standards and Procedures, effective December 2000.
* VOJO Funding Announcement, revised June, 2004.
* Comprehensive Victim Service Center Standards, Revised February 2001.
* Monitoring tools for Drug Control and System Improvement (DCSI), VOJO, revised July 2001; RASA, revised June 2001; Victims of Crime Act (VOCA), revised April 2001.
* Subgrantees' Training Guide published by U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Victims of Crime, September 1999.
* Concept paper formats.
* VOCA Funding Announcement January, 2004.Pennsylvania Weed and Seed Program
* Operations Manual, current for 2003-2004.
PENNSYLVANIA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY
POLICY STATEMENTS
Rental Housing Program
12 PA. Code, Section 31.11-31.25
Contact: William Koons (717-780-3882)Owner-Occupied Residential Housing Program
12 PA. Code, Section 31.101-31.105
Contact: Donald Plunkett (717-780-3871)Programs Generally
12 PA. Code, Section 31.111-31.117
Contact: Donald Plunkett (717-780-3871)Policy Statement on Homeowners' Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program (including Program Guidelines, Act 91 Notice, and list of counseling agencies)
12 PA. Code, Section 31.201 et. seq.
Contact: Daryl Rotz (717-780-3922)GUIDANCE MANUALS
Development Division
PHFA Multifamily Housing Application and Guidelines (contains PennHOMES, Taxable and Tax-Exempt Financing and Low Income Housing Tax Credit Guidelines)
PHFA Preprocessing Manual for Projects with Agency Federal HOME Funds
PHFA Preprocessing Manual for Projects with Agency Reserve Funds
Contact: Kristina Avery (717-780-3876)Technical Services Division
Architectural Submission Guide
Submission Guide for Small Projects
PHFA Preconstruction Meeting Guide
General Payout Procedures for Mortgagors & Contractors
Contact: Dottie Shipley (717-780-3860)Housing 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
Contact: Donna Farnham (717-780-3814)
PHFA PennHOMES Financial Reporting Manual
Contact: Maggie McCutcheon (717-780-3819)Housing Services Division
Seniors Supportive Services Program Operating Manual
Family Supportive Services Program Manual
Contact: Sandy Klunk (717-780-3874)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
Homeowners' 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 Report
Pennsylvania Housing Study (available only on website at www.phfa.org)
Inventory of Assisted Rental Housing
Funding Affordable Housing (resource guide)
PHFA Homebuyer Workbook
Doable Renewable Home (Accessibility Workbook)
Report on the Economic Benefits of Affordable Housing Development in Pennsylvania
Report on the Use of Act 137--Implementation of Pennsylvania's County Housing Trust Fund Legislation
PHFA Possibilities (newsletter)
PHFA Service Connections (supportive services newsletter)
Answers to Common Questions about the Homeowners' Emergency Mortgage Assistance Loan Program (fact sheet)
Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Lenders List (reference sheet)
List of Counseling Agencies for Mortgage Bankers and Brokers and Consumer Equity Protection Act (Act 55 of 2001)
Contact: Paula Brightbill (717-780-3915)PHFA Brochures
Programs of the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency
Keystone Home Loan Program (English & Spanish)
Keystone Home Loan PLUS Program (English and Spanish)
Homeownership Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities
Important Information About the Federal Recapture Tax
Home Energy Efficiency and Home Buying
Homeowners' Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program (English & Spanish)
Future Homebuyer Education
Homebuyer Tips
Housing Services
PennHOMES Multifamily Rental Development Funding Program
Business Opportunities with the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency
Tax Credit Program
Contact: Paula Brightbill (717-780-3915)Additional information is available on PHFA's website (www.phfa.org) from time to time (including funding notices, Requests for Proposals, and news and public notices)
PENNSYLVANIA INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AUTHORITY--PENNVEST
Guidelines:
* PENNVEST: Financing Clean Water for Pennsylvania, 2004.
* On-Lot Sewage Disposal System for the Individual Homeowner Funding Program January 2004.
* A Water, Sewer and Stormwater Utility's Guide to Financial and Technical Assistance Program, January 2003.
* PENNVEST Annual Report, November 2003.
* Liquid Assets/ Newsletter; Spring '04 & Fall '03
* PENNVEST--How to Apply--June 2004
* PENNVEST ON-LINE--2003
* Mission
* PENNVEST Process
* How to Apply
* Loan Calculator
* Cap Rates by County
* Guide to Uniform Environmental Review Process
* Single Audit Process Pamphlet
* Continuing Education Guidelines & Forms
* Frequently Asked Questions
* Legislation & Regulations
* Financial Assistance Simulator
* Compare Subsidy Calculator
* Utility Guide
Contact: Lou Ann Buffington (717) 787-8138.Public Procedure:
* PENNVEST Right to Know Policy
Contact: Elaine Keisling (717) 783-4494.Internet Policy:
* PENNVEST Privacy Policy
* PENNVEST Site Security
Contact: Laura A. Lewis (717) 783-4491.
PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
PENNSYLVANIA MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Public School Employees' Retirement System
POLICY STATEMENTS (BENEFITS):
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 Previous Non-Qualifying School Service
* Worker's Compensation Offset Under Act 57
Contact: Evelyn Tatkovski (717) 720-4734GUIDANCE MANUALS:
PSERS Active Member Handbook (Current Ed. 2002)
PSERS Retired Member Handbook (Current Ed. 2000)
PSERS Update
PSERS Pamphlets:
Let's Talk About: Leaving Employment & Your PSERS Benefits
Let's Talk About: Taxes on Your Retirement Benefits
Let's Talk About: Disability Retirement Benefits
Let's Talk About: Being Retired
Let's Talk About: Your Retirement Benefit 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
* Sample Domestic Relations Order and Instruction Memo
* PSERS Retirement Chalkboard (Active Members Newsletter)
* PSERS Benefits Hotline (Retired Members Newsletter)
* The Employer Bulletin
* PSERS Employer Reference Manual
Contact: Evelyn Tatkovski (717) 720-4734DECISIONS:
* PSERS Board of Trustees Adjudications Topics:
Accelerated Option
Act 1991-23 (''Mellow Bill'')
Beneficiary Change
Change Employment Status
Change of Option
Change Retirement Date
Class T-D Election
Cost of Living Increase
Credited Years of Service
Death Benefit
Disability
Divorce Effective
Date of Retirement
Final Average Salary
Frozen Present Value
Forced Maternity Leave
Full-Year Service
Health Care Premium Assistance
Mandatory Membership
Membership Eligibility
Merchant Marine
Military Service (purchase of)
Multiple Service Credit
Overpayment
Payment of Interest
Pension Forfeiture
Purchase of Service
Recalculation of Benefit
Reinstatement
Retirement-Covered Compensation
Tax Collector
Miscellaneous
Contact: Evelyn Tatkovski (717) 720-4734INTERNAL POLICY STATEMENTS and GUIDELINES:
* PSERS Board Automation Policy
* PSERS Bylaws
* PSERS External Board Appointment and Attendance Policy
* PSERS Election Procedures and Guidelines
* PSERS Domestic Proxy Voting Guidelines
* PSERS ISS Domestic Proxy Voting Guidelines Summary
* PSERS International Proxy Voting Guidelines
* PSERS ISS International Proxy Voting Guidelines Summary
* PSERS Investment Policy Guidelines
* PSERS Public Information Policy
* PSERS Securities Litigation Policy
* PSERS Travel and Education Policy
Contact: Evelyn Tatkovski (717) 720-4734OTHER:
* PSERS Website: www.psers.state.pa.us
* PSERS Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (Includes Mission Statement)
* PSERS Board Minutes and Resolutions
* PSERS Asset Allocation Plan
* Actuarial Report (annual and 5 year)
* Actuarial Tables and Computational Procedures, Pa. Bulletin, Vol. 31, No. 14, pp. 1930-1945, April 7, 2001
* Health Options Program Enrollment Package
Contact: Evelyn Tatkovski (717) 720-4734Pennsylvania 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
* PMRS Indemnification
* Permanent Employee
Contact: James B. Allen (717) 787-2065GUIDANCE MANUALS:
* PMRS Notes & News
* PMRS Pamphlets:
o Plan Benefit Summary (individualized for each municipality)
o Evaluating Your Pension Plan
o Pennsylvania Municipal Retirement System
* Individual Municipality Plan Benefit Agreements
* PMRS Procedures Manual (1984)
Contact: James B. Allen (717) 787-2065DECISIONS:
* PMRS Board of Trustees Adjudications Topics:
Death Benefit
Pension Forfeitures
Purchase of Service
Vesting
Disabilities
Miscellaneous
Contact: James B. Allen (717) 787-2065INTERNAL GUIDELINES:
* PMRS Investment Guidelines and Proxy Voting
* Investment Consultant Quarterly Reports
* Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
* Annual Report Summary
* Actuarial Reports (Annual Evaluation and 5 year Experience Study Report)
* Actuarial Tables
* Sample Domestic Relations Order and Instruction Memo
* PMRS Board Minutes and Resolutions
* PMRS Policy on Public Information
Contact: James B. Allen (717) 787-2065
PUBLIC WELFARE
(Editor's Note: Statements of Policy are in upper and lower case. Notices of Rule Change are in all capitals. Notices of Rule Change adopted more than 180 days before deposit are starred (*).
Office of Income Maintenance--Contact: Edward J. Zogby (717) 787-4081
POLICY STATEMENTS:
Year Code
CitationSubject Date
IssuedBulletin
Number1983 Ch. 166 Computation of CWEP Hrs. 10/25/83 166-83-57 Ch. 275 Postmark Date as the Receipt 03/15/84 275-84-10 Indicator for Appeals and for Requests for Reconsideration 1984 Ch. 297 Change in Reimbursement Policy 03/15/84 297-84-1 for AFDC/SSI 1991 *CH. 140 MANDATORY CONTINUATION 08/20/91 0140-91-01 OF MA THROUGHOUT PREGNANCY AND POSTPARTUM PERIOD 1993 *CH. 166 PROVIDING SUPPORTIVE 08/21/93 166-93-01 SERVICES TO PARTICIPANTS IN THE COMMUNITY WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM 1994 *CH. 257 REVISIONS TO 55 PA. CODE 06/24/94 257-94-01 CHAPTER 177 (RESOURCES) AND 257 (REIMBURSEMENT) 1995 *CH. 257 MA ESTATE RECOVERY-- 06/01/95 257-95-01 CHAPTER 178--MEDICAL ASSISTANCE RESOURCES; CHAPTER 257--REIMBURSEMENT 1996 CH. 125 ACT 1995-20 PROVISIONS 04/05/96 125-96-01 RELATING TO PERSONS SENTENCED OR CHARGED FOR A FELONY OR MISDEMEANOR 2000 CH. 187 REVISION TO CHAPTER 187, 06/10/00 187-00-01 SUPPORT FROM RELATIVES NOT LIVING WITH THE CLIENT, TO SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FAMILY VIOLENCE OPTION CH. 285 INCREASES IN PAYMENT FOR 06/10/00 285-00-01 BURIAL AND/OR CREMATION AND MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF EXCLUDED CONTRIBUTIONS GUIDANCE MANUALS:
* Cash Assistance Handbook
* Food Stamp Handbook
* Medical Assistance Eligibility Handbook
* Nursing Care Handbook
* Supplemental Handbook
* Medicaid in Pennsylvania
* Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program Final State Plan
* Actions for Support
* TANF State Plan
Office of Medical Assistance--Contact: Donald Yearsley (717) 772-6341
POLICY STATEMENTS:
Year Code
CitationSubject Date
IssuedBulletin
Number1981 Ch. 1251 Clarification of M.A. 08/19/81 22-81-01 Bulletin # 22-80-01 Ch. 1121 Info. Concerning Claims 06/30/82 19-82-02 Submitted as Compounded Prescriptions 1984 Ch. 1101 Third Party Resource and Copay 11/01/84 99-84-15 1985 Ch. 1141 Decision Concerning Prof. 01/25/85 01-85-01 Component Billing Ch. 1141 Physician Assistant Use 04/22/85 01-85-05 Ch. 1245, Ambulance Transportation 04/22/85 11-85-08 1163 Ch. 1163 Psych. Inpatient Adm of 05/31/85 13-85-04 Patients with D/A and Psychiatric Diagnoses Ch. 1101 Copayments/Guidelines/ 10/17/85 99-85-12 Exemption for Pregnancy & Ability to Pay Ch. 1153 Requirements for Treatment 10/31/85 29-85-01 Plans & Doc. of Treatment 33-85-02 Ch. 1149 Clarification of Treatment 02/11/86 03-86-1 Plan Requirements for Orthodontists Ch. 1163 Offset of Investment Income 02/21/86 11-86-04 Ch. 1151 12-86-02 13-86-01 1986 Ch. 1101.75 Policy Clarification 07/23/86 19-86-06 (a)(5) Ch. 1101 Policy Clarification Re: 09/19/86 99-86-06 Provider's Signature Ch. 1101 Professional License No. 10/13/86 11-86-12 12-86-05 Ch. 1101 Preclusion of Convicted 10/24/86 99-86-09 Persons, Not Providers, from Participation or Involvement in the MA Program Ch. 1123 Durable Medical Equipment 10/28/86 05-86-02 Warranties 19-86-07 Ch. 1101 Records Maintenance and 11/05/86 23-86-02 Avail. Requirements 1987 Ch. 1101 Physicians' Response. Home 01/12/87 01-87-01 Health Services Ch. 1223 Letter of Agreement--D&A 01/23/87 11-87-01 Single County Authorities 12-87-01 13-87-01 Ch. 1223 Contractual Agreement Single 02/12/87 28-87-01 County Authority Ch. 1149 Palliative Emerg. Treat. 04/24/87 03-87-02 27-87-01 Ch. 1101 Records Maint. and Avail. 04/27/87 07-87-01 Require. for Chiropractors Ch. 1249 Reimbursement--Home Health 05/22/87 23-87-01 Services in PCH Ch. 1101 Professional Lic. No. 06/10/87 10-87-01 Ch. 1223 Nonrecompensable Services 07/29/87 11-87-05 Drug Screens 12-87-04 16-87-01 28-87-02 Ch. 1101/ Coverage for Motorized 07/30/87 05-87-02 Ch. 1123 Wheelchairs 01-87-08 19-87-06 Ch. 1101 Policy Relating to Apnea Monitors 09/02/87 01-87-15 05-87-04 19-87-09 Ch. 1150 Spec. Enroll. Req. to Bill 10/07/87 05-87-05 Tech. Comp. of Ped. Pneumograms 19-87-10 1988 Ch. 1101 Policy Clarification Regarding 07/01/88 1101-88-01 Physician License Ch. 1249 Clarification of Condition 09/26/88 1249-88-01 Under Which MA Recipients Are Considered Homebound 1989 Ch. 1101 Policy Reminder Regarding 09/09/89 1101-89-02 Practitioner License Requirements Ch. 1163 Assignment of DRG (Neonate) 11/18/89 1163-89-01 1990 Ch. 1150 Payment Policy for 04/27/90 1150-90-01 Consultations Ch. 1249 Use of Medicare Form HCFA-485 06/08/90 1249-90-01 1991 *CH. 1101 EPSDT--OBRA '89 08/02/91 1101-91-01 CH. 1121 1121-91-02 CH. 1123 1123-91-01 CH. 1241 1241-91-01 1992 *CH. 1141 CLOZAPINE SUPPORT SERVICES 01/31/92 1141-92-01 *CH. 1153 1153-92-01 Ch. 1241 Revised EPSDT Immunization 12/11/92 1241-92-01 Guidelines 1993 *CH. 1165 PAYMENT FOR MENTAL 01/01/93 1165-93-01 HEALTH SERVICES PROVIDED IN A RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITY FOR ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS UNDER 21 YEARS OF AGE *CH. 1121 CHANGES IN THE MEDICAL 07/09/93 1121-93-01 ASSISTANCE PHARMACEUTICAL BENEFITS *CH. 1149 DENTAL SERVICES FOR ADULTS 07/09/93 1149-93-01 *CH. 1101 BASIC HEALTH CARE FOR 07/21/93 1101-93-03 ADULT GENERAL ASSISTANCE RECIPIENTS (FELIX ET. AL. V. CASEY ET. AL.) STIPULATION OF SETTLEMENT *CH. 1101 UPDATE TO EXCEPTIONS 07/21/93 1101-93-04 PROCESS AND CRITERIA UNDER THE GENERAL ASSISTANCE BASIC HEALTH CARE PACKAGE Ch. 1241 Centers for Disease Control 09/03/93 1241-93-01 Blood Lead Testing Ch. 1101 Business Arrangements Between 10/08/93 1101-93-05 Nursing Facilities and Pharmacy Providers 1994 Ch. 1241 Update to Blood Lead Testing 04/08/94 1241-94-01 Guidelines *CH. 1239 M.A. CASE MANAGEMENT 05/17/94 1239-91-01 SERVICES FOR RECIPIENTS UNDER THE AGE OF 21 *CH. 1121 PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES 06/24/94 1121-94-01 DRUG COVERAGE FOR MEDICALLY NEEDY IN NURSING FACILITIES *CH. 1249 PRIOR AUTHORIZATION OF 07/01/94 1249-94-02 HOME HEALTH SERVICES (REVISED) *CH. 1121 PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES 08/26/94 1121-94-02 PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENT MULTISOURCE BRAND NAME DRUGS *CH. 1121 TREATMENT OF INFERTILITY-- 08/30/94 1121-94-03 CH. 1126 DISCONTINUED COVERAGE FOR 1126-94-01 CH. 1129 DRUGS AND RELATED SERVICES 1129-94-01 CH. 1141 1141-94-01 CH. 1163 1163-94-01 CH. 1221 1221-94-01 CH. 1225 1125-94-01 CH. 1242 1242-94-01 *CH. 1101 GENERAL ASSISTANCE 09/02/94 1101-94-01 RESTRUCTURE AS A RESULT OF ACT 49 1995 CH. 1153 ACCESSING OUTPATIENT 09/08/95 1153-95-01 WRAPAROUND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES CH. 1157 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES 09/08/95 1157-95-01 PROVIDED IN NON-JCAHO CH. 1165 UPDATE-JCAHO-ACCREDITED 09/08/95 1165-95-01 RTF SERVICES *CH. 1153 PRIOR AUTHORIZATION OF 12/30/94 1153-95-01 PARTIAL HOSPITALIZATION CH. 1163 PAYMENT POLICY FOR 12/15/95 1163-95-02 ABORTION SERVICES 1996 CH. 1101 LIMITS ON OFFICE VISITS 03/18/96 1101-96-01 UNDER THE GENERAL ASSISTANCE (GA) BASIC HEALTH CARE PACKAGE Ch. 1101 Medical Assistance Deductible 09/20/96 1101-96-02 1997 Ch. 1141 Revision to Physician Assistant and 07/30/97 1141-97-01 Nurse Midwife Supervision Requirement 1998 Ch. 1101 Regulation Changes Regarding 07/01/98 1101-98-01 Ch. 1141 ''Emergency Medical Condition'' 1141-98-01 Ch. 1150 1150-98-01 Ch. 1221 1221-98-01 Ch. 1163 Revision of Utilization Guidelines 05/18/98 1163-98-01 for Inpatient Hospital Drug and Alcohol Services Under the Medical Assistance Program 1999 Ch. 1187 Capital Component Payments for 04/17/99 1187-99-01 Post-Moratorium Beds Ch. 1101 ''Payment in Full'' 09/17/99 99-99-06 2001 Ch. 1101 Clarification of Coverage for 02/16/01 01-01-02 Motorized Wheelchairs and 05-01-01 Other Durable Medical Equipment 17-01-01 19-01-02 49-01-02 50-01-01 1101-01-01 1123-01-01 Ch. 1241 Revision to the Early and Periodic 7/1/01 01-01-10 Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment 10-01-03 (EPSDT) Program 11-01-05 17-01-04 26-01-03 49-01-07 Breast and Cervical Cancer 12/26/01 99-01-12 Prevention and Treatment Program 2002 Ch. 1223 Drug and Alcohol Clinics with 10/26/02 28-02-02 Provisional Licenses Ch. 1241 Revision to the Early and Periodic 1/22/02 01-02-01 Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment 10-02-01 (EPSDT) Program 11-02-01 17-02-01 26-02-01 49-02-01 Breast and Cervical Cancer 5/3/02 99-02-06 Prevention and Treatment Program Ch. 1241 Addition of Procedure Code 90732 11/18/02 01-02-13 to Medical Assistance Fee Schedule 10-02-04 for Administration of Pneumococcal 11-02-06 Vaccine 17-02-07 26-02-04 49-02-06 2003 Ch. 1241 2003 Recommended Childhood 3/31/03 01-03-04 Immunization Schedule 10-03-01 11-03-01 17-03-01 26-03-01 49-03-01 Ch. 1241 Coverage of Pediarix and Addition 5/15/03 01-03-06 of Procedure Code 90723 to 10-03-02 Medical Assistance Fee Schedule for 11-03-02 Administration of Pediarix Vaccine 17-03-03 26-03-02 49-03-03 Ch. 1241 Elimination of the Pennsylvania 9/5/03 01-03-08 Children's Check-up (EPSDT) 10-03-03 Form (MA-517) 11-03-05 17-03-04 26-03-03 49-03-05 Ch. 1223 Elimination of the Requirement 10/1/03 28-03-02 for the Outpatient Drug and Alcohol
Clinic's Supervisory Physician to
Perform a Comprehensive Medical
Examination Within 15 days following
the Intake and Before the Provision of
TreatmentCh. 1101 Liability for Cost Sharing for 9/1/03 99-03-12 Recipients Enrolled in Medical
Assistance through Fee for Service
or Managed Care and a Private
Third Party InsurerContinuity of Care for Recipients 9/1/03 99-03-13 Transferring Between and Among
Fee for Service and Managed Care
Organizations2004 Ch. 1223 Methadone Take-Home Services 2/1/04 28-04-01 [Continued on next Web Page]
[Continued from previous Web Page] 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 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
* Provider Handbook 36L--Nursing Facility Services only applies to County Nursing Facilities and Private Nursing Facilities. Nursing facility case mix regulations implemented in 1996 (Pa. Code Chapter 1187) do not encompass provider types State Mental Retardation Center, Private ICF/MR, or State Restoration Center
* Provider Handbook 37--Hospice
* Provider Handbook 41--Psychologist
* Provider Handbook 42--Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facility
* Provider Handbook 43--Physical Therapist
* Provider Handbook 44--Certified RN Anesthetist
* Provider Handbook 49--Certified RN Practitioner
* Provider Handbook 50--Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) Provider
* Provider Handbook 54--Nutritionist
* Provider Handbook 55--PA Department of Aging (PDA) Waiver
* Provider Handbook 59--COMMCARE WaiverOffice of Social Programs--Contact: David Kauffman (717) 705-7744
POLICY STATEMENTS:
Year Code
CitationSubject Date
IssuedBulletin
Number1993 Ch. 2620 Increase in Personal Needs
Allowance for Residents of Personal Care
Homes08/16/93 2620-93-02 1998 Ch. 2620 Licensing Compliance Prediction
System for the Personal Care Home
Regulations06/30/98 99-98-01 1999 Ch. 2620 Office of Social Programs Bulletin
Clarifying Permissibility of Electronic
Monitoring/Recording In Personal Care Homes10/30/99 99/99/01 2000 Ch. 2620 Personal Care Home Planned,
Intermittent, or Holiday Closures03/01/00 99-00-01 GUIDANCE MANUALS:
Bureau of Home and Community Based Services
* Attendant Care Program Requirements
* Attendant Care Medicaid Waiver #0277
* Attendant Care Program Updates
* Community Services Program for Persons with Physical Disabilities (CSPPPD) Program Requirements--In Draft
* OBRA Medicaid Waiver #0235
* Independence Medicaid Waiver #0319
* COMMCARE Waiver #0386
* Community Services Program for Persons with Physical Disabilities Program Directives
* Interpretive Guidelines for Personal Care Home Regulations--Chapter 2620
* Operating A Personal Care Home
* Personal Care Home Administrator Training Requirements
* HCBS Management DirectivesBureau of Supportive Services
* Homeless Assistance Program--Instructions and Requirements
o (Note: Revised/Reissued Annually)
* Human Services Development Fund--Instructions and Requirements
o (Note: Revised/Reissued Annually)
* Human Services Development Fund (HSDF)--Instructions and Requirements Supplements:
o Supplement A--Eligibility for Adult Services Funded Through the HSDF
o Supplement B--Services Definitions--Adult Services
o Supplement C--Services Definitions--Generic Services
* Medical Assistance Transportation Program--Instructions and Requirements (Note: Revised/Reissued Annually)Office of Children, Youth & Families--Contact: Brian G. Kahler (717) 787-5199
POLICY STATEMENTS:
Year Code
CitationSubject Date
IssuedBulletin
Number1980 Ch. 3140 Funding of Basic Ed. 10/29/80 99-80-22 Components of Private Day
Treatment Center Programs1981 OCYF Licensing Procedures: 10/29/81 99-81-38 Clarification of Provider's Right to Appeal DPW Issuance of a Provisional Certification of Compliance 1983 Ch. 3130 Clarification of the 02/04/83 3130-83-03 Definition of ''Accept for Service'' Ch. 3700 Waiver for Foster Family Homes 02/04/83 3700-83-01 by Foster Family Care Agencies Ch. 3130 Clarification of County C & Y 02/04/83 3130-83-04 Agency Requirements with Respect to Fee Setting Ch. 3130 Participation on Agency 02/04/83 3130-83-06 Administrative Review Panel Ch. 3130 Clarif. on Caseworker-to- 02/04/83 3130-83-07 Family Case Load Ratio & Case Management Functions Ch. 3130 Case Management Responsibilities 02/04/83 3130-83-01 When a Report of Suspected Child Abuse is Received Involving a Case Already Accepted for Service Ch. 3140 Clarif. of Adoption Asst. 05/02/83 3140-83-07 to Relatives in Adoption Cases Ch. 3140 Responsibility of the Co. for Legal 06/10/83 3140-83-09 Representation for Children and Parents Ch. 3140 Chapter 3140.22 02/04/83 3140-83-02 Reimbursement Regulations Alternative Programs 3140.22(e) Ch. 3140 Chapter 3140.22 02/04/83 3140-83-03 Reimbursement Regulations Community Residential Service 3140.22(d)(3) Ch. 3140 3130.64(b)(2), 3130.67(9), 08/15/83 3130-83-11 3140.131(7), 3700.35(b)(1) 3140-83-13 Reimbursement to Parents for the 3700-83-03 Cost of Child Visits 1984 Ch. 3140 Reimbursement Rates for 01/12/84 3140-84-01 Placements in VisionQuest Wilderness & Wagon Train Programs Ch. 3001 Transmittal of Interdpt. Memo. 07/08/84 99-84-13 on Nonimmunized Students Excluded from Attending School Ch. 3490 Release of Child Abuse Info. 08/15/84 99-84-20 to the Media Ch. 3140 VisionQuest Policy 09/07/84 3140-84-05 1985 Ch. 3001.5 Unannounced Visits to Licensed 08/20/85 99-85-18 & Approved Facilities/Agencies Ch. 3130 Interstate Compact on Juveniles 09/30/85 99-85-27 Ch. 3490 Providing Copies of Child 11/20/85 99-85-28 Abuse Reports to Subjects 1986 Ch. 3490 Law Enforcement Officials as 07/15/86 3490-86-04 Perpetrators of Suspected Child Abuse Ch. 3490 Policy Clarifications Regarding 04/01/86 3490-86-02 Child Protective Services Law
and Regulations as Related to Act 33Ch. 3490 Policy Clarifications Regarding 06/16/86 3490-86-05 Child Protective Services Law and Regulations as Related to Act 33--Part II Ch. 3490 Policy Clarifications Regarding 11/01/86 3490-86-08 Child Protective Services Law and Regulations as Related to Act 33--Part III Ch. 3350 Screening Prospective Adoptive 09/02/86 3350-86-01 Parents Pursuant to Act 33 of 1985 1987 Ch. 3490 Implementation of Child Protective 05/01/87 3490-87-01 Service Policies Relating to Alleged Medical Neglect of Disabled Infants Ch. 3490 Sharing Child Abuse Info 09/01/87 3490-87-03 Among DPW Offices Ch. 3490 Policy Clarification of the Child 06/01/87 3490-87-02 Protective Services Law and Regulations Ch. 3140 Personal Incident Costs 10/01/87 3140-87-05 Ch. 3140 OCYF Financial Participation 08/31/87 3140-87-02 in Costs of County Human Service Departments 1988 Special Medical Assistance--Healthy 11/02/88 99-88-08 Beginnings--for Pregnant Women and Qualified Children Ch. 3490 Screening Student Interns 05/88 3490-88-01 1989 Ch. 3350 Adoption Record Disclosure 06/06/89 3350-89-01 Ch. 3130 Statements of Policy--Amendments 10/10/89 3130-89-01 to Chapter 3130 Due Process Protections for Parents and Children 1991 Ch. 3130 Regulatory Interpretation Guidelines 3130-91-03 for Revisions to Chapter 3130 1992 Ch. 3140 Title XX Invoicing Procedures for 09/25/92 99-92-02 the Youth Development Centers and Youth Forestry Camps (YDCs/YFCs) 1994 Site Visits and Access to Records 08/22/94 00-94-19 by PA Protection and Advocacy, Inc. 1995 Ch. 3270 Certified Childcare 11/01/95 3001-95-01 Ch. 3280 Professional Credential Ch. 3290 Ch. 3490 Amendments to the Child Protective 09/95 3490-95-02 Services Law that Become Effective July 1, 1995 1996 Ch. 3001 Day Care--Supervision of Children 3001-96-01 Ch. 3001 Day Care--Posting DPW 3001-96-02 Inspection Summaries Ch. 3001 Day Care--Inaccessibility of 3001-96-03 Above Ground Swimming Pools Ch. 3001 Day Care--Departmental 3001-96-04 Access to the Facility Premises Ch. 3490 Certification and Training for 3490-96-03 Children and Youth Workers 00 Update of Policies and Procedures 00-96-03 for Juveniles in Detention 00 Maximization of the OCYF's 00-96-04 Grant Funds 00 Surveying and Evaluating Child 00-96-06 Welfare Agencies Implementation and Compliance with MEPA 1997 Ch. 3001 Day Care--Exemption from 03/29/97 3001-97-01 Immunization Requirements Ch. 3001 Day Care--Ground Surface 06/01/97 3001-97-02 Requirements Ch. 3140 Availability of Federal Financial 3140-97-02 Participation For Profit Residential Child Care Facilities Ch. 3140 AFCARS/SACWIS 3140-97-03 Ch. 3140 Instructions--Random Moment 12/01/97 3140-97-11 Time Study Access to Pennsylvania State 10/01/97 00-97-09 Police Records Priority Placement Request 12/01/97 00-97-12 Procedures for the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children 1998 Ch. 3140 NMEPA 1994--Small Business 02/07/98 3140-98-03 1997 Association of Juvenile Compact 06/01/98 00-98-06 Administrators Rules and Regulations Amended Travel Permit 1999 Ch. 3001 Release of Children 09/07/99 3001-99-01 Ch. 3140 Adoption Assistance Questions 3140-99-01 and Answers Ch. 3490 Drug Convictions Prohibiting Hiring 02/03/99 3490-99-01 and Approving Foster/Adoptive Parent Applications Ch. 3490 Implementation of Revisions to the 10/01/99 3490-99-02 Child Protective Services Law as Amended by Act 127 of 1998 2000 Ch. 3140 YDC/YFC Interim Per Diem Rate 03/31/00 00-00-01 Ch. 3140 TANF--Retroactive Eligibility 04/15/00 3140-00-01 Determinations Ch. 3140 Invoicing Procedures--Child 04/15/00 3140-00-03 Welfare TANF Ch. 3140 Needs-Based Instructions-- 05/09/00 3140-00-04 FY 2001-02 Plan and FY 2000-01 Implementation Plan Ch. 3140 Federal Financial Participation Rate 12/29/00 00-00-05 Change for Title IV-E Placement Maintenance and Adoption Assistance Costs Ch. 3140 AFCARS Planning, Budgeting and 08/15/00 3140-00-02 Invoicing Procedures Ch. 3140 Youth Development Centers/ 05/18/01 00-01-02 Youth Forestry Camps--Interim Per Diem Rates Ch. 3270 Overpopulation of Indoor Child 06/01/00 3001-00-01 Ch. 3280 Care Space Ch. 3490 Child Death Review and Report 10/10/00 3490-00-01 Protocols Ch. 3490 Safety Assessment and Safety 11/13/00 3490-00-02 Planning Protocol and Format Ch. 3800 Child Residential and Day Treatment 05/30/00 3800-00-01 Facilities Licensing Measurement Instrument Revisions 2001 Ch. 3130 The Second Revised Interim 01/02/01 3130-01-01 Guidelines for the Adoption and and Safe Families Act of 1997 Ch. 3140 Youth Development Centers/ 5/18/01 00-01-02 Youth Forestry Camps-- Interim Per Diem Rates Ch. 3140 Revised Policies and Procedures: 04/09/01 3140-01-01 Title IV-E Placement Maintenance Eligibility and Reimbursability, Title IV-E Adoption Assistance Eligibility and Title XX Medicaid Eligibility Ch. 3490 Revised Certification and Training 09/25/01 3490-01-02 Requirements for Children and Youth Supervisors 2002 Ch. 3140 YDC/YFC Interim Per Diem Rates 05/18/01 00-02-02 July 2002 Ch. 3140 YDC/YFC Interim Per Diem Rates 05/18/01 00-02-05 July 2003 Ch. 3140 Children, Youth and Families 07/01/02 3140-02-02 Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Needs-Based Plan and Fiscal Year 2002-2003 Implementation Plan Instructions 2003 Kinship Care Policy 06/30/03 00-03-03 Megan's Law 04/13/03 00-03-02 Ch. 3130 Permanent Legal Custodianship 06/30/03 3130-03-01 Policy 3140-03-07 Ch. 3140 YDC/YFC Interim Per Diem Rates 06/30/03 00-03-05 Effective July 1, 2004 Ch. 3140 Act 148 Invoicing Procedures for 07/01/03 3140-03-00 County Child Welfare Service Ch. 3140 Interstate Compact on Adoption 06/30/03 3140-03-02 and Medical Assistance Ch. 3140 Children, Youth and Families 07/01/03 3140-03-03 Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Needs-Based Plan and Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Implementation Plan Instructions Ch. 3140 Title IV-E Invoicing Procedures 07/01/03 3140-03-05 Ch. 3350 Statewide Adoption Network 01/01/03 3350-03-01 Policies and Procedures Ch. 3490 A.Y. v. DPW/Allegheny County 03/10/03 3490-03-01 Ch. 3490 Federal Criminal History 04/25/03 3490-03-02 Clearances for PA Residents Ch. 3001 Emergency Plan 12/27/03 3001-03-01 2004 Ch. 3140 Approval/Licensing of Foster 4/1/04 3140-04-02 Family Homes Ch. 3140 Child Welfare TANF Services 5/17/04 3140-04-06 Policies and Procedures Ch. 3140 Independent Living 7/1/04 3140-01-04 GUIDANCE MANUALS:
* Clearance Statements for School Employees
* Office of Children, Youth and Families Bulletin Board System
* 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
* Indirect Costs Guidelines for County Children and Youth Agencies
* Continuity of Health Care for Children in the Custody of County Children and Youth Agencies
* Revised Waiver Procedure for Regulations Governing Children and Youth Social Service Programs
* EPSDT Protocol for Children in Placement
* Consent to EPSDT Child Screening
* Medical Assistance for Children
* 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
* Coordination of Child Support Collections Between County Children and Youth Agencies and County Domestic Relations Sections
* County Claiming for Child Welfare Training Costs
* Title IV-D Collections/Title IV-E Invoicing
* Submission of Title IV-E Invoices and Quarterly Expenditure Reports
* COBRA (P. L. 99-272) Changes to Title IV-E Adoption Assistance and Placement Maintenance Costs Incident to Special Needs Adoption
* Early Intervention Services and Referrals by County Children and Youth Agencies for Handicapped or ''At Risk'' Preschool Children
* County Children and Youth Advisory Committee Guidelines
* Indirect Costs Under the County Costs Allocations Plan Guidelines
* Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children
* Reporting of Indirect Costs--County Children and Youth Services
* Interstate Compact on Juveniles
* Instruction for Completing the Revised Child Protective Services Investigation Report
* PA Adoption Cooperative Exchange Standard Operating Procedures Manual
* Jurisdiction of Office of Hearing and Appeals in Family Service Plans Cases
* Model Case Plan Forms and Instructions
* Application of Chapter 3700 Regulations When Relatives Provide Substitute Family Care
* Implementation of Allowable Costs for Title IV-E Placement Maintenance and Adoption Assistance Program
* Audit Requirements for the County Children and Youth Audit Reports
* Clarification of Eligibility Requirements Re: Adjudicated Delinquent Youth Under Title IV-E Placement Maintenance Program
* Notice of Right to Appeal for Spanish Speaking Clients
* Release of Inspection/Monitoring Reports
* Guidelines for Approving Foster Families to Have More than Six Children in a Home
* Local Management Agency Policy and Procedures Manual
* ''Dear Contractor Letters''--a series of letters providing contract clarifications for subsidized child day care
* PA Standards for Child Welfare Practice
* Audit Requirements for the County Children and Youth Audit Reports
* Licensing Indicator System for Child Day Care Centers
* Licensing Indicator System for Group Day Care Homes
* Supervised Independent Living Guidelines
* 1999-2000 Title IV-E Independent Living Program Application Guidelines
* Policy Clarifications Regarding Child Protective Services Regulations as Related to Act 33
* Policy Clarifications Regarding Child Protective Services Regulations as Related to Act 33--Part II
* Policy Clarifications Regarding Child Protective Services Regulations as Related to Act 33--Part III
* Compliance with Conflict of Interest Provisions of Chapter 3680--Administration of Private Children and Youth Social Service Agencies
* Child Residential Facilities and Child Day Treatment Facilities Potential Training Sources
* Reporting Unusual Incidents at Facilities and Agencies Licensed or Approved by the Office of Children, Youth and Families--Chapter 3130
* Reporting Unusual Incidents at Facilities and Agencies Licensed or Approved by the Office of Children, Youth and Families--Chapter 3680
* Reporting Unusual Incidents at Facilities and Agencies Licensed or Approved by the Office of Children, Youth and Families--Chapter 3700
* Federal Criminal History Clearance of PA Residents
* Act 151 Amendments
* Revised Certification and Training Requirements for Children and Youth Services
* Medication Administration Training for Child Residential and Day Treatment Facilities
* HealthChoices Information Sharing Policies and Procedures
* Interim Policies and Procedures for Subsidized Permanent Legal Custodianship (SPLC)
* CYF Fiscal Year 02-03 Implementation Plan Instructions for FY 03-04 Needs-Based Plan and Budget
* Revised Policies and Procedures: Title IV-E Placement Maintenance Eligibility and Reimbursability, Title IV-E Adoption Assistance Eligibility and Title XIX Medicaid Eligibility
* Costs Incident to Special Needs Adoption
* Protocol for Sharing Drug & Alcohol Information
* County Children and Youth Risk Assessment Policies and ProceduresINTERNAL GUIDELINES:
* Application of Child Day Care Service Regulations 10/21/94, Class I Bulletin, 00-94-10
* Procedures for the Regulation of Child Day Care Facilities 2/13/95, Class I Bulletin, 00-95-03
* Waivers of Child Day Care Service Regulations 7/3/95, Class I Bulletin, 00-95-07
* Youth Development Center/Youth Forestry Camp Policy Manual
* Child Residential and Day Treatment Facilities Licensing Measurement Instrument Revisions
* Model Petitions and Court Orders
* Report on Recommended Best Practices for IV-E & TANF Programs
* Foster Care Visitation Manual
* Statewide Adoption Network (SWAN) Adoption Manual
* SWAN Adoption Technical GuideOffice of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services/Mental Retardation--Contact: Amanda Lee (717) 772-7935
POLICY STATEMENTS:
Year Code
CitationSubject Date
IssuedBulletin
Number1981 Collecting of Tuition Expenses 9/2/81 199-81-01 for School-Age Residents in MR & MH Residential Facilities 1982 Ch. 4000 Respon. for Collection of 03/17/82 199-82-01 Tuition Exp. Under Act 199 of 1980 for Out-of-State Residents Ch. 4000 Notice of Assessments 04/16/82 99-82-15 (Joint MH/MR Bulletin) 1985 Ch. 4000 County Indirect Cost 8/22/85 99-85-17 Allocation Plan Guideline Update--Maintenance In Lieu of Rent as a Direct Cost (Joint MH/MR Bulletin) 1986 Ch. 6000 Procedures for Review of 01/17/86 99-86-01 Service Eligibility and Termination Decisions 1987 Ch. 4305 Community MH/MR Liability 05/21/87 4305-87-2 1988 Ch. 4305 Quarterly Liability Summaries 01/29/88 4305-88-01 2000 Guidelines for Identifying Persons 5/15/00 00-00-04 with Mental Retardation and Mental
Illness for State Mental Health
Hospital DischargeCh. 4300 The Roles and Responsibilities of 10/04/00 OMHSAS- County Mental Health/Mental 00-04 Retardation Programs in the
Development of a Child's Individual
Education Program
2002 Coordination of treatment and 00-02-16 support for people with a diagnosis
of serious mental illness who also
have a diagnosis of mental retardation
Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services--Contact: Amanda Lee (717) 772-7935
POLICY STATEMENTS:
Year Code
CitationSubject Date
IssuedBulletin
Number1983 Ch. 5001 Expiration of 4th Provisional 12/15/83 99-83-49 Cert. of Compliance 1984 Ch. 5250 Guidelines for Delivery of MH 08/27/84 99-84-38 Forensic Svs. to Persons in Co.
Jails & Persons on Prob. or Parole
1985 Ch. 4210 Readmission from Community 05/30/85 99-85-21 Placement Within 30 Days of
DischargeCh. 5001 Administration of Psychotropic 03/11/85 99-85-10 Medication to Protesting Patients
1986 Ch. 5001 Implementation of Act 33 of 1985 03/19/86 99-86-11 Ch. 5100 Involuntary Outpatient 05/08/86 99-86-14 Commitment
1987 Ch. 4210 Dis. Plan. Response. for SMH 01/16/87 99-87-10 Child/Adolescent Program &
County MH/MR ProgramCh. 5100 Guidelines for Assessing & 01/16/87 99-87-07 Documenting the Dangerousness
of Mentally Ill Adults
Ch. 5100 Not. of Grievance & Appeal 09/08/87 99-87-23 Proc. Involuntary Outpatient
Commitment1993 Ch. 5221 Intensive Case Management 09/21/93 5221-93-01 Record Requirements
1998 Reporting Requirements for 02/17/98 OMH-98-01 services funded through county
base and CHIPP funds.Ch. 5310 Licensing Compliance Prediction 08/01/98 OMH-98-02 Instrument Application in the
Licensing of Community
Residential Rehabilitation Services
Ch. 4300 Revised Procedure for Waiver of 10/01/99 OMHSAS- Office of Mental Health and 99-08 Substance Abuse Services
(OMHSAS) Program RegulationsEmerich v. Philadelphia Center for 09/15/99 OMHSAS- Human Development 720 A.2d 99-09 1032 (Pa. 1998) (Duty to Ward
Third Parties--Tarasoff in
Pennsylvania)
2001 Nursing Home Reform Implementation 02/01/01 OMHSAS- 01-01 Ch. 13 Use of Restraints, Seclusion and 06/01/01 SMH-01-02 Exclusion in State Mental Hospitals
and Restoration Center
Ch. 5100 Age of Consent for Voluntary 06/18/01 OMHSAS- Outpatient Mental Health Treatment 01-04 Accessibility of Community Mental 10/01/01 OMHSAS Health and Substance Abuse Services 01-06 For Persons Who are Deaf, Hard of
Hearing, Late Deafened, or Deaf-Blind
Ch. 5100 Procedures for Client Rights, 8/10/01 SMH-01-03 Grievances and Appeals
Accessibility of State Mental Health 6/18/01 SMH-01-01 Facilities for Persons who are Deaf,
Hard of Hearing, or Deaf-Blind
2002 Ch. 5100 Interpretation of Pennsylvania 9/12/02 OMHSAS Law Related to 402(b) Commitment 02-04 The Use of Seclusion and Restraint in 04/08/02 OMHSAS Mental Health Facilities and Programs 02-01 Performance Expectations and 06/06/02 OMHSAS- Recommended Guidelines for the 02-02 County Child and Adolescent Service
System Program (CASSP)
Generic Drugs 4/1/02 SMH-02-01 2003 Ch. 4300 Cost Settlement Policy and 8/12/03 OMHSAS Procedures for Community-Based 03-02 Medicaid Initiatives
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[Continued from previous Web Page] GUIDANCE MANUALS:
* County Mental Health Plan Guidelines
* Community Mental Health Services Block GrantOffice of Mental Retardation--Contact: Mel Knowlton (717) 783-5764
POLICY STATEMENTS:
Year Code
CitationSubject Date
IssuedBulletin
Number1981 Ch. 6000 Policies and Procedures 12/01/81 99-81-51 Governing Admissions,
Commitment, Transfers,
and Discharges at State-Operated
Mental Retardation Facilities1984 Ch. 6000 Therapeutic Leave Guidelines 08/01/84 99-84-08 for 2176 Waiver Facilities &
State/Non-State ICFs/MR
Ch. 6000 Community Residential Program 12/27/84 99-84-20 Slot & Funding Adjustment
Ch. 6000 Supplement & Amendment to DPW 12/27/84 99-84-21 Policy on Support Services for
Persons with MR and Their Families
1987 Ch. 6000 Revised Fair Hearing Proc. 06/10/87 99-87-08 Related to Services Under 2176
Waiver Program
Ch. 6000 Doc. Requirements--Waiver 09/25/87 99-87-15 Requests Increases for
Workers' Comp. CostsCh. 6000 Submission of Cost Reports 10/09/87 99-87-16 (MA-11s) to OMR Ch. 6000 Conversion of Comm. Res. 10/23/87 99-87-17 MR Facilities to ICF/MR
1988 Ch. 6000 Mandatory Child Abuse and 05/31/88 6000-88-02 Criminal History Clearances
Ch. 6000 Licensing Policy & Procedure Manual 08/30/88 6000-88-03 Ch. 6000 Administration and Management 10/05/88 6000-88-08 of Client Funds
1989 Ch. 6000 Guidelines for Enhancing and 10/16/89 6000-89-01 Conducting Direct and
Independent AssessmentCh. 6000 Abatement of Liability for 9/14/89 00-89-17 Psychological Evaluations
1990 Ch. 6000 Provider Agreements Under 09/18/90 6000-90-04 the 2176 Waiver
Ch. 6000 Family-Driven Family Support 12/12/90 6000-90-01 Services Ch. 6000 Support for Independent Living 12/12/90 6000-90-02 Ch. 6000 Therapy and Other Specialized 12/18/90 6000-90-05 Services Ch. 6000 Policy on Employment for 12/26/90 6000-90-06 Persons with Mental Retardation 1991 Ch. 4000 Services for Children in 11/22/91 4000-91-01 Foster Family Care Who Are
Placed Out-of-County
1994 Ch. 6000 Closure of Admissions of Children 12/14/94 SC-94-01 to State-Operated Intermediate Care
Facilities for the Mentally Retarded
1996 Ch. 6000 Criteria for Approval of New 04/06/96 6000-96-01 Intermediate Care Facilities
for People with Mental
Retardation
Ch. 6000 Procedures for Funding 04/15/96 6000-96-02 Reserved Hospital and
Leave Days Under 2176 Waiver1998 Ch. 6000 Guidelines To Supporting People 03/27/98 00-98-03 Moving From State Centers Into
The Community
Ch. 6000 Waiver Funding For Prevocational, 04/07/98 00-98-04 Supported Employment And
Educational Services
Ch. 6000 Supplemental Grant Agreement 05/07/98 00-98-05 Medicaid Waiver For Infants,
Toddlers and FamiliesCh. 6000 Eligibility & Freedom of Choice in 8/2/99 00-98-07 Medicaid Waiver for Infants Toddler
& Families
1999 Ch. 6000 Natural Environments 8/2/99 00-99-08 Ch. 6000 Acceptable Signers of the 9/15/99 00-99-13 Beneficiary Choice Form for the
Infant/Toddler/Family Waiver
Ch. 6000 Individual Eligibility for Medicaid 12/10/99 00-99-14 Waiver Services
2000 Ch. 6000 Service Preference in Medicaid 08/04/00 00-00-09 Waivers for Individuals with
Mental Retardation
Ch. 6000 Person/Family Directed Support 04/06/00 04-06-00 Waiver Supplemental Grant
Agreement for 1999-20022001 Ch. 6000 Incident Management 8/7/01 00-01-05 Ch. 6000 Statement of Policy--Incident 3/28/02 00-01-05A Management (55 Pa. Code Ch. 6000) 2002 Incident Management 04/27/02 (Effective 3/25/02) Clarifying Eligibility for Mental 05/31/02 4210-02-05 Retardation Services and Supports
Ch. 6000 Revision of Definition of Conflict 4/12/02 00-02-06 Free Providers for Targeted Service
Management
Ch. 6000 Need for ICF/MR Level of Care 8/7/02 00-02-13 2004 Ch. 6000.901-
985Incident Management 2/18/04 6000-04-01 GUIDANCE MANUALS:
* Obtaining Criminal Clearances on Prospective Employees
* Substitute Decision-Making for Medical Treatment
* Positive Approaches
* Licensing Policies and Procedures for ICFs/MR
* Applicability of OMB Circular A-133 for Non-State ICFs/MR
* Issuance of Audit Guidelines for Non-State Operated ICFs/MR County Responsibilities for Waiver Case Management
* County Responsibilities for Waiver Funded Habilitation in a Private Home
* Supporting People in the Community
* Amendments to Licensing Policy and Procedure Manual
* Licensing Weighting System for Community Homes for Individuals with Mental Retardation
* Domiciliary Care for Persons with Mental Retardation
* Licensing Weighting System for Family Living Homes
* Early Intervention Program Issues for Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
* Community Resource Development in Family Support Services Projects
* Targeted Service Management and Third Party Liability
* Movement of Funds in ICFs/MR
* Early Intervention Medical Assistance Eligible Service Coordination
* Early Intervention Reporting System Roles and Responsibility
* Payment for Sign Language Interpreters
* Assessments: Lifetime Medical Histories
* Facilitated Communication--Best Practices and Guidelines
* Educational and Vocational Training in ICFs/MR
* Early Intervention Principles
* Licensing Inspection Instrument for Family Living Homes Regulations
* Licensing Inspection Instrument for Community Homes Regulations
* Licensing Inspection Instrument for Adult Training Facilities Regulations
* Licensing Inspection Instrument for Vocational Facilities Regulations
* Coordination of Vocational Training and Supported Employment Under the 2176 Waiver
* Early Intervention Due Process System
* Guidelines for Identifying Persons with Mental Retardation and Mental Illness for State Mental Health Hospital Discharge
* Office of Mental Retardation's Monitoring of Counties
* Principles for the Mental Retardation System
* Accessing Public Transportation for Individuals Enrolled in the Consolidated or Person/Family Directed Support Waivers
* Foster Care Tax Reform as it Relates to the Lifesharing/Family Living Program
* Announcement: Step-By-Step Guide to Ready Providers for the Reporting of Incidents through HCSIS
* Revision of Definition of Conflict Free Providers for Targeted Service Management
* OBRA Time Limited Determinations
* Clarifying Waiver Funding and Domiciliary Care Payments
* Site Visits and Access by Pennsylvania Protection and Advocacy, Inc.
* Passage of Act 171 relating to the Older Adults Protective Services Act (OAPSA)
* Coordination of treatment and support for people with a diagnosis of serious mental illness who also have a diagnosis of mental retardation
* Guidelines Concerning Sexuality
* Regulation Interpretation--Family Living Medication Administration Training
* Survey Guidelines and Procedures Intermediate Care Facilities for the Mentally Retarded (ICFs/MR)
* Regulation Interpretation Unobstructed Egress
* Signature Requirement for Medical Assistance Case Management Services
* Claiming Federal Reimbursement for Targeted Service Management Administration Costs
* State Match Verification Signatures
* Revised Intermediate Care Facility for the Mentally Retarded (ICF/MR) Guidelines
* Coordination of Vocational Training and Supported Employment Under the 2176 Waiver
* Licensing Weighting System for Adult Training Facilities
* Part H/A Act 212-1990 Non-Compliance Resolution Process
* Agreement Between the Office of Mental Retardation and PP&A
* DPW Policy on Support Services for Persons with MR and Their Families
* Medication Administration Training Program
* Procedure Codes for Electronic Transfers of Health Care Services
* Clarifying the ''30 Hour Rule''
* Payments for Psychological Testing to Diagnose Mental Retardation in Children and Adults
* Medical Assistance for Workers with Disabilities in the Community Mental Retardation Program
* Service Definitions and Procedure Codes for Healthcare and Non-Healthcare Waiver and Base Services
* Intermediary Service Organizations (ISOs)
* Procedure Codes for Medical Assistance Early Intervention Service FY 2003-2004
* Procedure Codes for Early Intervention Waiver Services FY 2003-2004 Early Intervention Services FY 2003-2004
* Procedure Codes for Early Intervention Base Services FY 2003-2004
* County MH/MR Programs
* Clarifying Procedures for Individual and Provider AppealsINTERNAL GUIDELINES:
* Choking Prevention and Management
* State Employees Acting in Voluntary Capacity to Control Client Funds
* Maintenance of Resident Abuse Files
* Search of Visitors and Residents at State Centers and Mental Retardation Units
* Model Bylaws for State Center Boards of Trustees
* Guardianship Petitioning Process at State Centers
* Guidelines for State Center Boards of Trustees--Revision
* Changes in Reimbursement Method for Hospital Reserved Bed Days
* CRF-Reporting-Revised Procedures for 2176 Waiver Recipients
* Residential Data System Instruction Manual
* Correction to Residential Data System Instruction Manual
* Licensing Policies and Procedures for Intermediate Care Facilities for Mentally Retarded
* Amendments to Licensing Policy and Procedure Manual
* Pro Re Nata Medication Usage for Psychiatric Treatment--Clarification of InterpretationOTHER:
* New Federal ICF/MR Regulations
* Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
* SSI Benefits for Children
* Resources for Children with Sensory Impairments
* Joint Statement by the Department of Public Welfare and the Department of Aging
* Opportunities and Supports for Older Persons with Mental Retardation
* Special Innovative Services Expenditures Under Family Support Services
* Medical Assistance for Children
* Providing Services to Persons with Autism/Pervasive Developmental Disorder
* Facilitated Communication
* Medical Assistance Funded Services for Children
* Act 28 of 1995
* Reorganization of the Office of Mental Retardation
* Medicaid Waiver for Infants, Toddlers and Families
* Announcement of Certified Investigator Training
* Medicaid Waiver for Infants, Toddlers and Families Renewal
* Guidelines for Identifying Persons with Mental Retardation and Mental Illness for State Mental Health Hospital Discharge
* Person/Family Directed Support Waiver Renewal
* Approved Consolidated Waiver
* Children's Cardiac Program
* Department of Health Programs for Young Children
* Federal Regulations on Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne PathogensOffice of Administration--Contact: Charles Jones (717) 772-6247
POLICY STATEMENTS:
Year Code
CitationSubject Date
IssuedBulletin
Number1998 Ch. 259 Statement of Claim, 07/11/98 Managed Care Organization (effective 2/1/97)
REVENUE
PLEASE ORDER FROM SPECIFIED BUREAU. THERE IS NO CHARGE UNLESS NOTED.
BUREAU OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, TAX FORMS DISTRIBUTION UNIT, 711 GIBSON BLVD., HARRISBURG, PA 17104-3200 OR TELEPHONE: 1-800-362-2050 (Toll-free number), or FAX requests to (717) 985-3234.
* PA-100 PA Enterprise Registration Forms and Instructions Booklet
* PA-40 Personal Income Tax Inst. Book-Resident/Nonresident/Part-year Res. (order by year needed)
* PAFASTFILE--PIT Electronic Book for TeleFile/pa.direct.file.pa/irs e-file (2001 and later--order by year needed)
* PA-40EZ Personal Income Tax Instruction Book (order by year needed--prior to 1998)
* PA-40NR Personal Income Tax Instruction Book/Nonresidents (1995 & prior--order by year needed)
* PA-40T Personal Income Tax TeleFile Book (1998-2000--order by year needed--includes EZ single)
* PA-40EZ KOZ--Keystone Opportunity Zone Tax Return (order by year needed--after 1999)
* PA-40KOZ--Keystone Opportunity Zone Tax Return (order by year needed--after 1999)
* PAKOZ--SCHEDULE KOZ--Keystone Opportunity Zone Schedule (order by year needed--after 1999)
* PAKOZ P-S Schedule for Partnerships/Shareholders (Keystone Opportunity Zone) (order by year needed--after 1999)
* PAKOZPSI--Information for Schedule P-S
* PA-20S/PA-65 Partnership/PA S Corporation Information Return
* PA-65I Partnership/S Corp Information Book (order by year needed)
* PA-41 Fiduciary Income Tax Instruction Book (order by year needed)
* PA-1000 Property Tax/Rent Rebate Instruction Book (order by year needed)
* PA971 Innocent Spouse Relief
* PA8379 Injured Spouse Claim & Allocation
* PA8857 Request for Innocent Spouse Relief
* PA8453 Declaration of Electronic Filing/PIT
* PA12507 Innocent Spouse Statement
* PA12508 Non-requesting Spouse Information
* PA12510 Innocent Spouse Information Request
* PA20S-I S Corporation Tax Instruction Book (order by year needed--prior to 1997--was part of REV1200 book--beginning year 2002 will be part of PA65I book)
* PA-3R Sales & Use Tax Replacement Coupon/Instructions
* PA-4R Public Transportation Assistance Fund Taxes/Fees Replacement Coupon/Inst.
* PA-501R Employer Tax Deposit Statement Replacement Coupon/Instructions
* PA-W3R Employer Quarterly Reconciliation Return Replacement Coupon/Instructions
* PA-40ESR(I) Estimated PIT Replacement Coupon for Individuals
* PA-40ESR(F/C) Estimated PIT Replacement Coupon for Fiduciaries/Corporations
* PA-1 Use Tax Return
* RCT-101KOZ--Keystone Opportunity Zone Instruction Book
* REV-23 Board of Appeals Practices and Procedures Brochure
* REV-181 Application for Tax Clearance
* REV-183 Affidavit of Value Realty Transfer Tax
* REV-221 Sales & Use Tax Rate Chart
* REV-227 Sales & Use Tax Credit Chart
* REV-229 Estate Tax General Information
* REV-238 Out of Existence/Withdrawal Affidavit/Corp Tax
* REV-251 Tax Bulletin 53B and 53F Instructions Foreign Corp Clearance Cert./Withdrawal
* REV-252 Tax Bulletin 53C and 53E Security Clearance Cert./Domestic Out of Existence
* REV-253 Tax Bulletin 53D Instructions for Filing Corp Tax Reports
* REV-260 Petition for Refund Bd. of Finance and Revenue
* REV-276 Application for Extension of Time to File (PIT)
* REV-330 Electronic Filing Program Guide
* REV-331A Authorization for Electronic Funds Transfer Agreement
* REV-346 Estate Information Sheet
* REV-413I Instructions for Estimated Tax/PIT (Individuals)
* REV-413F Instructions for Estimated Tax/PIT (Fiduciaries)
* REV-413P/S Instructions for Estimated Tax/PIT (Partnership/Shareholders)
* REV-414I Worksheet for Estimated Tax/PIT (Individuals)
* REV-414F Worksheet for Estimated Tax/PIT (Fiduciaries)
* REV-414P/S Worksheet for Estimated Tax/PIT (Partnership/Shareholders)
* REV-415 General Information for Withholding PIT (for Employers)
* REV-440 Corp Tax Bulletin 116/Act 48 Changes
* REV-440D Corp Tax Bulletin 117/Act 21 Changes
* REV-443 IFTA Compliance Manual
* REV-459B Consent to Transfer PA Estimated Tax Account
* REV-460 Information Concerning Time Limitations for Filing Refund Petitions
* REV-467 Authorization for Release of Tax Records
* REV-489 Article XI Safe Deposit Box
* REV-502 FACT Line Brochure/ PATAXES
* REV-527 Taxpayer's Bill of Rights Brochure
* REV-552 TeleFile/E-File Information Insert
* REV-554 Disclosure Statement/Taxpayer Rights Advocate
* REV-555I Inheritance Tax General Information
* REV-556 Taxpayer Request for Assistance
* REV-573 CAQ-Property Tax/Rent Rebate Brochure
* REV-577 CAQ-Estimated Tax Payments Brochure
* REV-580 CAQ-Employer Withholding Brochure
* REV-581 CAQ-Personal Income Tax Brochure
* REV-582 CAQ-Corporation Taxes Brochure
* REV-584 CAQ-Inheritance Tax Brochure
* REV-585 CAQ-Sales & Use Tax Brochure
* REV-588 Starting a Business in PA (A Beginner's Guide)
* REV-591 CAQ-IFTA/Motor Fuel Tax Brochure
* REV-610 CAQ-Voluntary Disclosure Program Guidelines Brochure
* REV-611 CAQ-Determining Residency for PA PIT Purposes Brochure
* REV-612 CAQ-Military Pay for PA PIT Purposes Brochure
* REV-617 CAQ-Hiring Household Workers Brochure
* REV-618 CAQ-PA Realty Transfer Tax Brochure
* REV-625 CAQ-Sale of Principal Residence for PA PIT Purposes Brochure
* REV-627 CAQ-Construction Contracts Brochure
* REV-631 CAQ-TAX BACK/Tax Forgiveness
* REV-634 CAQ-Employee Fringe Benefits/Wage & Salary Supplements Brochure
* REV-635 CAQ-S Corp Brochure
* REV-636 CAQ-Roth IRAs Brochure
* REV-637 CAQ-Unreimbursed Employee Business Expenses Brochure
* REV-663 CAQ-Sales Tax Revocation Procedures Brochure
* REV-670 Instructions for Fuel Use Bond
* REV-671 KOZ Brochure-The Benefits of Living in a KOZ
* REV-672 KOZ Brochure-How They Affect Business Owners
* REV-695 KOZ Brochure-How Property Owners Benefit
* REV-696 CAQ-The Difference Between an Employee and an Independent Contractor Brochure
* REV-705 Strategic Planning Update 2000 Brochure
* REV-717 Retailer's Information Booklet
* REV-721 Corp Tax Bulletin 121/Estimated Settlement
* REV-745 Electronic Tax Filing Brochure
* REV-748 Electronic Services for PA Businesses Brochure
* REV-750 Limited Liability Companies Brochure
* REV-758 PA PIT for College Students Brochure
* REV-775 Credit Card Payment Stuffer
* REV-778 Brochure-What are your tax obligations?(for promoters)
* REV-791 Consumer Cig. Excise Floor Tax Return
* REV-816G Corp Tax Bulletin #92, Act 90 of December 1983
* REV-816I Corp Tax Bulletin #94, Shares Tax-Banks & Title Insurance Co.
* REV-816M Corp Tax Bulletin #108, Act 21, 1989 Shares Tax Base Rate
* REV-816N Corp Tax Bulletin #95 Credits/Gross Premiums Tax Liability
* REV-851E PA Inheritance & Estate Tax Act, 1995
* REV-853R Corp Tax Annual Payment/Extension Replacement Coupon
* REV-854R Corp Tax Filing Period/EIN/Address Change Form Replacement Coupon
* REV-857R Corp Tax Estimated Payment Replacement Coupon
* REV-1026 Information on Motor Carriers Road Tax and IFTA
* REV-1026A Information on Motor Carriers Road Tax-PA Only
* REV-1076 Tax Bulletin 53A Instructions for Securing Bulk Sales Certificate
* REV-1200 CT-1 Corporation Tax Instruction Book (order by year needed)
* REV-1220 Certificate of Exemption for Sales & Use Tax
* REV-1250 Realty Tax Act and Regulation
* REV-1501 Instruction Book Inheritance Tax Resident
* REV-1501B Inheritance Tax Life Estate Booklet
* REV-1611 Notice of Interest Rate and Calculation Changes
* REV-1633 PIT Pamphlet No. 2, Taxation of Shareholders
* REV-1640 Shareholders Consent Statement
* REV-1643 Listing of Tax Exempt PIT Obligations
* REV-1716 Employer Withholding Period Ending Due Dates
* REV-1729 Farming Information Booklet
* REV-1730 PA Realty Transfer Tax General Information
* REV-1736 Instruction Book/Inheritance Tax Nonresident
* REV-1737 Nonresident Inheritance Tax Returns/Schedules
* REV-1742 PIT Pamphlet No. 3, Gain or Loss on Property Acquired prior to June 1, 1971/Sch. D-71
* REV-1748 Use Tax & You Brochure
* REV-1799 Information Concerning Appeals/Time Limitations
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.
* SEC05.1-05.7 Payments by Electronic Funds Transfer
* 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
* SEC31.29 Books, Publications, 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
* SEC32.38 Commercial Motion Pictures
* 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 Prothesis
* 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
* SEC55.06 Lawn Care Services
* 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
* SEC60.03 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
* SEC60.23 Pronouncement/Electric Utility Services
* SEC71.04 Cigarette Tax
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* E69 Important 1967 Legislative Changes
* E70 Important 1969 Legislative Changes
* E71 Important 1970 Legislative Changes
* E72 Important 1970 Legislative Changes
* E73 Important 1971 Legislative Changes--Tentative Tax--Reports & Payments
* F74 Important 1971 Legislative Changes
* F75 1972 Disaster Relief Policy with respect to CNI/CIT
* F76 1973 CNI/CIT
* F77 1974 CNI/CIT
* F78 1974 Tentative Tax-Reports & Payments Rates/CNI/CIT
* F79 1975 CNI/CIT
* F81 1976 Recycling Process
* F82 1977 New Address for Mailing Tax Reports and Remittances
* F83 1978 Important 1977 Legislative Changes Tax Rate
* F84 1979 Addressing Report and Remittances
* REV-816 Corp Tax Bulletin F-85 1982 CNI/CIT
* REV-816A Corp Tax Bulletin F-86 1982 CNI Tax, Delays application of depreciation changes in 1981 Federal Economic Recovery Tax Act
* REV-816B Corp Tax Bulletin F-87 1982 Gilbert Asso. Inc. v. Commonwealth
* REV-816C Corp Tax Bulletin 88 1983 CNI/Interest Rate/Oil Franchise Rate/Installment Payment of Tentative CNI Tax/Mutual Thrift Inst./PURTA/Employment Incentive Payments Credits
* REV-816D Corp Tax Bulletin 89 1983 Tentative CNI/Method 2 Election
* REV-816E Corp Tax Bulletin 90 1983 CNI Tax
* REV-816F Corp Tax Bulletin 91 1984 Act No. 90/Election to be Taxed as a PA S Corp.
* REV-816H Corp Tax Bulletin 93 1984 Act No. 29/Reporting and Payment of Public Utility Realty Tax Liability
* REV-816J Corp Tax Bulletin 96 Fixed Formula-Valuation of Capital Stock/Domestic and Foreign Corporations
* T-CT-1 Corp Tax Bulletin 98 1985 Gross Premiums Tax-Foreign Fire Insurance Co.
* T-CT-2 Corp Tax Bulletin 99 1985 Economic Revitalization Tax Credit
* T-CT-3 Corp Tax Bulletin 100 1985 Estimated CNI System
* T-CT-4 Corp Tax Bulletin 101 1986 Capital Stock/Franchise Tax Regulated Investment Co.
* T-CT-5 Corp Tax Bulletin 102 1986 Act No. 77--Reduction in rates for CNI/$50,000 Deduction Capital Stock Value/Change in Definition of Net Worth
* T-CT-6 Corp Tax Bulletin 103 1987 Act No. 58--Reduction in Capital Stock/Foreign Franchise/Tentative Capital Stock/Tentative Franchise Tax Rates
* T-CT-7 Corp Tax Bulletin 104 1988 Notice to Mutual Thrift Institution Taxpayers
* REV-1743 Corp Tax Bulletin 105 1988 Tentative Capital Stock/Franchise Tax Method 2 Election
* DCT09 Corp Tax Bulletin 106 Notice to Mutual Thrift Institution Taxpayers
* REV-816L Corp Tax Bulletin 107 1989 Shares Tax-Banks, Bank & Trust Co., Trust Co.
* DCT13 Corp Tax Bulletin 109 Notice to Mutual Thrifts Inst./ Change in Base Rate
* DCT18 Corp Tax Bulletin 110 Major Filing Changes for 1991
* REV-176 Corp Tax Bulletin 111 1991 Major Changes on or after January 1, 1991
* REV-173 Corp Tax Bulletin 112A Notice regarding Recomputation of Safe Harbor and Recovery Payments
* REV-174 Corp Tax Bulletin 112B Notice of PA Corporations Fiscal Years beginning in July 1991 through and including December 1991
* DCT27 Corp Tax Bulletin 113 1991 Utilities Gross Receipts/PURTA
* DCT28 Corp Tax Bulletin 115 1991 Tax for Financial Inst. for Shares Tax/Mutual Thrift
* DCT29 Corp Tax Bulletin 114 1991 Annuities for Gross Premiums Tax Retroactive to July 1, 1991
* REV-440 Corp Tax Bulletin 116A 1994 Act 48 Changes
* REV-440A Corp Tax Bulletin 116B 1994 Act 48 Amended Shares Tax/Allowing Apportionment
* REV-440C Corp Tax Bulletin 116C 1995 Act 48 Concerning Business Trusts
* REV-440D Corp Tax Bulletin 117 1995 Double Weighted Sales Factor, Tax Rate Changes Fixed Formula, Processing Exemptions, Insurance Gross Premiums Tax, Utilities Gross Receipts Tax Commercial Printers & Tax Amnesty
* REV-440E Corp Tax Bulletin 118, Limited Liability Companies (LLC's) Reporting Requirements
* REV-525 Corp Tax Bulletin 119, Motor Vehicle Gross Receipts/Ambulance Services
* REV-545 PA Research and Development Tax Credit
* DCT52 PURTA Brochure
* DCT53 Corp Tax Bulletin 120/Purta Compensating Adjustment
* DCT54 Corp Tax Bulletin 122/Tax Transition Impact Limitations
OFFICE OF CRIMINAL TAX, 1854 BROOKWOOD ST., HARRISBURG, PA 17104, TELEPHONE 783-4649
* DCI02 Guide to Cigarette Law Enforcement
PRESS OFFICE, DEPT. 281100, HARRISBURG, PA 17128-1100, TELEPHONE (717) 787-6960
* DPO4 Tax Update
* DPO22 Brochure/Working Together
BUREAU OF RESEARCH, DEPT. 281100, HARRISBURG, PA 17128-1100, TELEPHONE (717) 787-6300.
* DOP3 Compendium of Revenue
* DOP4 Personal Income Tax Statistics
* DOP7 Statistical Supplemental to Tax Compendium
* DOP9-Statistical Report--Capital Stock/Franchise Tax/CNI Tax
* DOP11 Strategic Planning Update
BUREAU OF INDIVIDUAL TAXES, DEPT. 280600, HARRISBURG, PA 17128-0600, TELEPHONE (717) 787-8346
* DEX42 Property Tax Statistical Report
* PA1345 Handbook for Electronic Filers
* PA1346 Electronic Return Filing Specifications for Individual Tax Forms
* PA1436 Electronic Filing Test Package
OFFICE OF CHIEF COUNSEL, DEPT. 281061, HARRISBURG, PA 17128-1061, TELEPHONE (717) 787-1382
* OCCPLR Office of Chief Counsel Private Letter Rulings (Fee Charged)
PA STATE LOTTERY, 2850 TURNPIKE INDUSTRIAL PARK, MIDDLETOWN, PA, 17057, TELEPHONE (717) 986-4714 (*Or from Lottery Retailer Outlets)
* *Instant Ticket Game Brochure
* *Winning Numbers Lists
* Lottery Line-Retailer Newsletter
* PA Lottery Game Guide
* Compulsive Gambling Brochure
* Benefits and Rights for Older Pennsylvanians Booklet
* *RSL-3 Lottery Retailer License Application
* *RSL-209 Standard Claim Form
* *RSL-291 On-Line Payout Odds Card
* *RSL-355 Beneficiary Statement
* *RSL-400 Lottery Fund Benefits Programs Brochure Comparative Statement of Income and Expenditures
PENNSYLVANIA SECURITIES COMMISSION GUIDANCE MANUALS:
* Compendium of Commission and Staff Positions, Summary of Significant Commission
* Orders and Compilations of Staff No-Action Letters
* Small Company Offering Registration (SCOR) In Pennsylvania
* Coordinated Equity Review Notebook
Contact: G. Philip Rutledge (717) 783-5130
SEXUAL OFFENDERS ASSESSMENT BOARD
Sexually Violent Predator--Treatment and Management Standards
Contact: Diane Dombach (717) 787-5430
STATE
POLICY STATEMENTS:
Secretary of the Commonwealth
* Use of Public Areas Outside the Capitol, 49 Pa. Code, Chapter 61
* Returned Check Fee, 49 Pa. Code, Chapter 63
Contact: Peter Dalina (717) 787-3945State Athletic Commission
* Athletic Agents, 58 Pa. Code §§ 41.1-41.3
Contact: Gregory Sirb (717) 787-5720Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs
State Board of Dentistry
* Replacement of Dental Amalgams, 49 Pa. Code § 33.213
* Disclosure of Financial or Ownership Interest, 49 Pa. Code § 33.214
* Use of Lasers in the Dental Office, 49 Pa. Code § 33.215
* Requirement of Anesthesia Permit for Nonparenteral Premedication of Dental Patients, 49 Pa. Code § 33.344
Contact: Lisa Burns (717) 783-7162State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators
* Temporary Permits, 49 Pa. Code § 39.17
* Subordinate Supervision, 49 Pa. Code § 39.18
Contact: Chris Stuckey (717) 783-7155State Board of Examiners in Speech-Language and Hearing
* Disclosure of Financial or Ownership Interest, 49 Pa. Code § 45.3
Contact: Cindy Warner (717) 783-1389State Board of Medicine
* Disciplinary Guidelines for Use of Anabolic Steroids, 49 Pa. Code § 16.97
Contact: Joanne Troutman (717) 783-1400State Board of Nursing
* Scope of Practice Interpretations, 49 Pa. Code § 21.401
* General Functions of Registered Nurses, 49 Pa. Code § 21.411
* Venipuncture, Intravenous Fluids, Resuscitation and Respiration, 49 Pa. Code § 21.412
* Administration of Drugs, 49 Pa. Code § 21.413
* Functions of Licensed Practical Nurses, 49 Pa. Code § 21.414
Contact: Ann Steffanic (717) 783-7142State Board of Optometry
* Disclosure of Financial or Ownership Interest, 49 Pa. Code § 23.101
Contact: Deb Smith (717) 783-7155State Board of Osteopathic Medicine
* Disclosure of Financial or Ownership Interest, 49 Pa. Code § 25.291
Contact: Gina Bittner (717) 783-4858State Board of Pharmacy
* Radiopharmaceutical Prescriptions, 49 Pa. Code § 27.101
* Return to Stock of Undelivered Medication, 49 Pa. Code § 27.102
Contact: Melanie Zimmerman (717) 783-7156State Board of Physical Therapy
* Disclosure of Financial or Ownership Interest, 49 Pa. Code § 40.54
Contact: Robert Kline (717) 783-7134State Board of Psychology
* Qualified Members of Other Recognized Professions, 49 Pa. Code § 41.7
* Department of Health Licensing of Substance Abuse Services Provided by Psychology Practices, 49 Pa. Code § 41.8
Contact: Chris Stuckey (717) 783-7155GUIDANCE MANUALS:
Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs
* Case Management Guidelines Manual for Professional Health Monitoring Programs
Contact: Kevin Knipe (717) 783-4857State Board of Barber Examiners
* Policy Manual
Contact: Sara Sulpizio (717) 783-3402State Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers
* Policy Manual
Contact: Michelle Smey (717) 783-4866State Board of Cosmetology
* Policy Manual
Contact: Sara Sulpizio (717) 783-7130State Board of Medicine
* Policy Manual
Contact: Joanne Troutman (717) 783-1400State Board of Nursing
* Staff Suggestions for Nursing Education Curriculum Proposals (2000)
* Curriculum Guidelines for the Approval of a CRNP Program (1993)
* LPN and Central Venous Lines (1999)
* Complying with Pennsylvania Continued Competency Regulations (2003)
* Nursing Practice Guide RN/LPN (1999)
* Alternative/Complementary Therapies (1997)
* Criteria for a Pennsylvania Board Approved Intravenous Therapy Education Program for the Student/Graduate/Licensed Practical Nurse (1995)
Contact: Ann Steffanic (717) 783-7142State Board of Physical Therapy
* Policy Manual
Contact: Robert Kline (717) 783-7134State Board of Psychology
* Guidance Manual
* Guideline: Education Requirements
* Guideline: Persons Licensed in Other States
Contact: Chris Stuckey (717) 783-7155State Real Estate Commission
* Guideline: Assistants
* Guideline: Home Offices
* Guideline: Team Advertising
* Guideline: Relationship Between Educational Providers and Real Estate Companies and Brokers
* Guideline: Continuing Education
Contact: Deborah Sopko (717) 783-3658Bureau of Commissions, Elections and Legislation
* The Pennsylvania Voter Registration Implementation Manual for County Election Officials
Contact: Monna Accurti (717) 787-5280* A Guide to Agency-Based Voter Registration Programs
Contact: Randy Drais (717) 787-5280INTERNAL GUIDELINES:
Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs
State Board of Dentistry
* Probable Cause Screening Committee
Contact: Lisa Burns (717) 783-7162State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators
* Guidelines for Continuing Education Audit
Contact: Chris Stuckey (717) 783-7155State Board of Medicine
* Probable Cause Screening Committee
Contact: Joanne Troutman (717) 783-1400State Board of Optometry
* Probable Cause Screening Committee
Contact: Deb Smith (717) 783-7155State Board of Osteopathic Medicine
* Probable Cause Screening Committee
Contact: Gina Bittner (717) 783-4858State Board of Psychology
* Probable Cause Screening Committee
Contact: Chris Stuckey (717) 783-7155State Board of Veterinary Medicine
* Probable Cause Screening Committee
Contact: Robert Kline (717) 783-7134State Real Estate Commission
* Internal Operating Guidelines
Contact: Deborah Sopko (717) 783-3658OTHER:
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
* Instructions for Filing as an Independent Candidate
* Nomination Petitions
* Nomination Papers
* Notice on What Constitutes a Vote
Contact: Monna Accurti (717) 787-5280* Campaign Finance Reporting Law Pamphlet
Contact: Mary Heinlen (717) 787-5280* Voter Registration Mail Application (English and Spanish)
* 2003 Report to the General Assembly--The Administration of Voter Registration in Pennsylvania
* Your Vote is Your Voice
Contact: Randy Drais (717) 787-5280* The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania State Plan (as required by the Help America Vote Act of 2002)
* Elections News Poster (English and Spanish)
Contact: Gail Borger (717) 787-5280Bureau of Charitable Organizations
* Registration Packets for Charitable Organizations, Professional Solicitors and Professional Fundraising Counsels
Contact: Elissa Brown (717) 783-1720Corporation Bureau
* A Guide to Business Registration in Pennsylvania
Contact: Travis Blouch (717) 783-9210Bureau 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: Joanne Troutman (717) 783-1400State Board of Nursing
* List of Approved Programs for RN, CRNP and LPN Education (updated as needed)
* List of Approved LPN Intravenous Therapy Education Programs (updated as needed)
* NCLEX Jurisdiction Program Summary of All First Time Candidates (updated quarterly)
Contact: Ann Steffanic (717) 783-7142State Real Estate Commission
* Applications: Experience Requirements and Point System for Applicants for Broker's Licenses
* List of States Willing/Not Willing to Enter Into Reciprocal Agreements
Contact: Deborah Sopko (717) 783-3658
STATE EMPLOYES' 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 non-regulatory public documents. For additional information on the listed items, contact the SERS Public Information Officer by calling (717) 787-9657.
Eric Henry
Executive Director* SERS Board of Trustees Adjudications by Topic:
o Cost of Living Increase
o Change of Benefit Option
o Transfer to Alternate Retirement Plan
o Credited Years of Service
o Death Benefit
o Disability
o Effective Date of Retirement
o Final Average Salary
o Fraternal Order of Police
o Frozen Present Value
o Membership Eligibility
o Military Service
o Multiple Service Credit
o Overpayment
o Payment of Interest
o Pension Forfeiture
o Purchase of Service
o Reinstatement
o Retirement-Covered Compensation
o Miscellaneous* SERS Member Handbook (current edition 2002)
* SERS pamphlets
o Information for Retirees (SERS-149)
o Special Membership Classes (SERS-150)
o Social Security Integration Coverage for SERS Members (SERS-151)
o How to Apply for a Disability Retirement (SERS-152)
o Retirement Information for Pennsylvania State Police (SERS-153)
o Retirement Options for SERS Members (SERS-154)
o Provisions for the Purchase of Service (SERS-155)
o Domestic Relations and Support Orders (SERS-157)
o Frozen Present Value: Its Impact on State Pensions (SERS-158)
o Refund Procedures for those Leaving State Service (SERS-159)
o Information on Tax Form 1099-R for Tax Year 2003* Management Directives and Administrative Circulars issued by SERS
* SERS Mission Statement
* SERS Investment Policy
* SERS Investment Guidelines
* SERS current five-year investment plan (''2003 Annual Five-Year Investment Plan'')
* SERS Policy on Public Information (current June 2003)
* The FOP Decision: The resolution of the SERS Board of Trustees dated September 26, 1990, implementing the arbitration award issued February 17, 1988, in Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania State Police Lodges, American Arbitration Association Case No. 14 390 1611 87 J (Thomas J. DiLauro, Chair)
* The ''SERSNews'' member newsletter
* SERS Information Bulletins
* SERS 2003 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
* Sample Domestic Relations Order and Instruction Letter
* Power of Attorney form
* SERS Board Minutes and Resolutions
* Actuarial Reports (annual and five-year)
* Actuarial Tables
* Memoranda of Understanding currently in effect
STATE POLICE
GUIDANCE MANUALS, BROCHURES, FORMS AND OTHER MATERIALS
Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Heritage Affairs Office
Cultural Awareness Brochure (SP5-344)Bureau of Human Resources
Enlisted Employment Information
Application for State Police Cadet
General Cadet Information (SP5-349)
Pennsylvania State Police: A Challenging Career That Makes a Difference
Pennsylvania State Police General Information SP3-313 (7-2001)Liquor Enforcement Employment Information
Application for Liquor Enforcement Officer Trainee
General Information Brochure (SP5-348)Civilian Employment Information
General Information Pamphlet (SP5-346)
Police Communicators Operator Pamphlet (SP5-347)
Personal Data Sheet for Employment (STD-300)
Civil Service ApplicationBureau of Liquor Control Enforcement
Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement Brochure
Choices Program BrochureBureau of Patrol
Emergency Vehicle Designation (SP6-115)
Child Safety Seat Identification Decal (SP6-153)Bureau of Professional Responsibility
Complaint Verification Form (SP1-108)Bureau of Records and Identification
Information for Pennsylvania Firearms Purchasers and Basic Firearm Safety (SP4-135)
Request for Criminal Record Check (SP4-164)
Notice of Crash Investigation and Application to Obtain Copy of Police Crash Reporting Form (SP7-0015)Bureau of Research and Development
Pennsylvania State Police Overview of Department Activities (2-01)
Pennsylvania State Police CALEA Facts About Accreditation (3-98)
Pennsylvania Annual Police Pursuit Report (2002)
Pennsylvania State Police Annual Report (2002)
Crime in Pennsylvania: Uniform Crime Executive Summary (2002)
Pennsylvania State Police Historical Facts and HighlightsBureau of Training and Education
Youngster Protect Yourself from Attacks and Accidents (SP5-330)
Stop Burglary Brochure (SP5-331)
Crimes of Fraud: ''The Con-Artist'' (SP5-332)
Lady Beware (SP5-333)
Understanding Crime Prevention (SP5-334)
Accessing Your Pennsylvania State Police (SP5-335)
Protect Your Child (SP5-336)
Preventing Child Abduction and Child Runaway (SP5-337)
Drugs Aren't Part of Anyone's Future (SP5-342)
Child Identification Kit (SP5-342)Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Commission--Lethal Weapons
Application for Agent Certification--LWTA (SP8-200)
Physical Examination--LWTA (SP8-200A)
Police Officer Exemption Application--LWTA (SP8-200C)
Active Municipal Office LWTA Verification Procedure for Training Waiver (SP8204)Equal Employment Opportunity Office
Equal Employment Opportunity Plan, Statement of Management Commitment (1-02)
Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (1-02)All of the non-regulatory compliance-related documents listed above are available from the Pennsylvania State Police by contacting the Department at the following address or phone number:
Pennsylvania State Police
Bureau of Research & Development
1800 Elmerton Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 783-5536Documents are also available from the State Library, Government Publication Section at 219 Forum Building, Harrisburg, PA 17120 and may be obtained through inter-library loan.
TRANSPORTATION
POLICY STATEMENTS:
Bureau of Equal Opportunity
* Disability-Related Employment Policy for Applicants/Employees with Disabilities, 6/23/2004
* EEO Policy Statement, 6/23/2004
* Harassment/Hostile Work Environment Policy, 6/23/2004
* Sexual Harassment Policy Statement, 6/23/2004
* DBE Policy Statement, 5/21/2004
* Equal Opportunity Title VI Statement of Policy, 7/15/2002 (included in Title VI Compliance and Implementation Plan at pg. 9)
* External Contract Compliance Policy Statement, 5/21/2004
* MBE/WBE Policy 100% State Funded Construction Contracts, 9/21/1999 (This program and document is currently being reviewed by the Department)
Bureau of Design
* Standards for Hardware Glulam Bridge Design (Pub. 6M)
* Design Manual Part 1: Transportation Project Development Process (Pub. 10)
* Design Manual Part 1A: Transportation Engineering Procedures (Pub. 10A)
* Design Manual Part 2: Highway Design, Dual Units (Pub. 13M)
* Design Manual Part 3: Plans Presentation, Dual Units (Pub. 14M)
* Pile Load Test Summaries (Pub. 15A)
* Design Manual Part 4: Structures, Dual Units (Pub. 15M)
* Design Manual Part 5: Metric (Pub. 16M)
* Guidelines for Design of Local Roads and Streets, Dual Units (Pub. 70M)
* Roadway Construction Standards, Dual Units (Pub. 72M)
* Standards for Bridge Design, Dual Units (Pub. 218M)
* Standards for Bridge Construction, Dual Units (Pub. 219M)
* Right-of-Way Encroachments and Outdoor Advertising Sign Control (Pub. 266)
* Roadway Specifications (Pub. 408/2000)
Bureau of Maintenance & Operations
* Pavement Policy Manual (Pub 242)
Bureau of Construction & Materials
* Geo-technical Engineering Manual (Pub. 293, 1/97)
Bureau of Highway Safety & Traffic Engineering
* Traffic Signing Standards, TC-8700 Series (Pub. 111M)
* Traffic Signal Standards, TC-7800 Series (Pub. 148)
* Traffic Signal Design Handbook (Pub. 149)
* Guidelines for the Maintenance of Traffic Signal Systems (Pub. 191)
* Engineering and Traffic Studies (metric) (Pub. 201M)
* Work Zone Traffic Control (dual units edition) (Pub. 203M)
* Flagging Handbook (Pub. 234)
* Handbook of Approved Signs (Pub. 236M)
* Sign Blank Specifications (Pub. 306M)
* Statewide Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan
* Pennsylvania Bicycle Driver's Manual (Pub. 380)
Center for Program Development and Management
* PennPlan MOVES
* PennPlan MOVES--Report of Achievement 2000
* PennPlan MOVES--Report of Achievement 2001
* PennPlan MOVES--Report of Achievement 2002
* PennPlan MOVES--Report of Achievement 2003
* Action Plan Resulting from the 2003 Conference on Transportation and Land Use for Economic Development
Bureau of Municipal Services
* Mileage Addition Guidelines (Policies concerning adding local road mileage to a municipalities Liquid Fuels Road Inventory.)
* Liquid Fuels Allowable Expenditures (Expenditures that a municipality may make utilizing Liquid Fuels Funds.)
* Policies and Procedures for the Administration of Liquid Fuels Funds (Pub.9)
Strategic Environmental Management Program (SEMP) Office
* Waste Site Evaluation Procedures for the Highway Project Development Process (Pub. 281)
GUIDANCE MANUALS:
Bureau of Driver Licensing
* Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (Updated January 2004)
* Commercial Driver's Manual
* Motorcycle Operator Manual
* New Driver's License and Identification Cards
* A Guide to Obtaining a Pennsylvania Junior Learner's Permit and Junior Driver's License
Bureau of Motor Vehicles
* Apportioned Manual (Updated April 2004)
* Dealer Manual (Updated December 2003)
* Salvor Manual (Updated August 2003)
* Messenger Manual
Bureau of Equal Opportunity
* Minority/Female Resource Guide, 3/1999 (Currently under review for revision)
* OJT--Training Manual, 3/1995
* Highway and Bridge Subcontractor's Manual (Pub. 412), 2/2001
* Equal Employment Opportunity Plan, Federal/State (This Program is currently under review)
* Title VI Compliance and Implementation Plan, 7/15/2002
* Contract Compliance Plan (This Program is currently under review)
* Pennsylvania Unified Certification Program 2004
Bureau of Municipal Services
* Liquid Fuels Annual Qualifying Package (Yearly forms a municipality must complete to receive their annual Liquid Fuels Allocation.)
* Transfer of State Highways Program (Pub. 310)
* Procedures for Administration of Municipal Projects (Pub. 39)
* Dirt & Gravel Roads Manual
* Quality Assurance and Inspection Manual for Timber Bridges
* Municipal Services Guide for Road Construction (Pub 372)
* Approved Products for Lower Volume Local Roads (Pub 447)
* Liquid Fuels Forms & Information Packet
Bureau of Office Services
* Conducting Business with the PA Department of Transportation (Pub 4)
Bureau of Design
* Relocation Assistance Information (Pub. 47)
* Contract Proposal Preparation Guide, Dual Units (Pub. 51M)
* When Your Land Is Needed for Highway Use (Pub. 83)
* Local Public Agency Project Guidelines (Pub. 98)
* Surveying and Mapping Manual (Pub. 122M)
* Estimating Manual (Pub. 352)
* Guide to Roundabouts (Pub. 414)
* Specifications for Consultant Engineering Agreements (Form 442)
Bureau of Maintenance & Operations
* Trucker's Handbook (Pub. 194)
* Posting and Bonding Procedures for Municipal Highways (Pub. 221)
* Highway Occupancy Permit Handbook (Pub. 282)
* Guide for Obtaining Minimum Use Driveway Permits (Pub. 312)
* Oversize/Overweight Application for Special Hauling Permit M-936A
* How to Complete General Application Form M-936A Oversize/Overweight Application for Special Hauling Permit)
* Supplemental Application for Overweight Special Hauling Permit (M-936AS)
* How to Complete Supplemental Application Form M-936A, Excessively Overweight Movement (Supplemental Application for Overweight Special Hauling Permit)
* How to Complete an Application for a PA Super Load Permit
* Pennsylvania STAA Truck Routes (Pub. 411)
* Trucker's Guide to Pennsylvania
Bureau of Construction & Materials
* Procedures for Administration for Municipal Projects (Pub. 39)
Bureau of Highway Safety & Traffic Engineering
* Pennsylvania's Traffic Calming Handbook (Pub. 383)
* Guidelines to Implement Act 229 of 2002; Additional Traffic-Control Devices in Highway Work Zones; Statement of Policy
Center for Program Development and Management
* Congestion Management System (CMS) Planning Guidance
* Transportation Enhancements Program Guidance
* State Transportation Program Guidance
* PENNDOT User's Guide to Transportation Planning & Programming
* Public Involvement Program for Transportation Planning and Programming
* Transportation Management Association Assistance Program Guidelines
* PA Infrastructure Bank Handbook
* Pennsylvania's Transportation Program-Executive Summary, September 2001
* Sound Land Use Planning for Your Community
* PennDOT's Sound Land Use Implementation Plan
* Home Town Street & Safe Routes To School General Information and Program Guidance
Office of the Deputy Secretary for Planning
* Transportation Partnerships Guidelines Manual
Bureau of Planning and Research
* Pennsylvania Byways Program--Pamphlet
Bureau of Aviation
* Aviation Development Airport Sponsor's Guide (Pub 405)
* Environmental Evaluation Forms A, B & C for Airport Development Projects
INTERNAL GUIDELINES:
Bureau of Driver Licensing
* Physician Reporting Fact Sheet
* For the Tutor--How to Steer Them to Safe Driving
Bureau of Equal Opportunity
* DBE Plan, 9/1999
* PENNDOT Title VI Assurances, 7/15/2002 (Included in Title VI Compliance and Implementation Plan at pg. 77)
* State Assurances with Regard to Equal Opportunity as Required by the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1968, 5/20/2004
* Pennsylvania Unified Certification Program Procedures Manual, 5/2004
Bureau of Design
* Administration of Consultant Agreements (Pub. 93)
* Project Level Highway Traffic Noise Handbook (Pub. 24)
* Environmental Impact Statement Handbook (Pub. 278)
* Categorical Exclusion Evaluation Handbook (Pub. 294)
* Public Involvement Handbook (Pub. 295)
* Needs Study Handbook (Pub. 319)
* PennDOT Project Level Air Quality Handbook (Pub. 321)
* Agriculture Resources Handbook (Pub. 324)
* Wetlands Resource Handbook (Pub. 325)
* Environmental Assessment Handbook (Pub. 362)
Bureau of Maintenance & Operations
* Maintenance Manual (Pub. 23)
* Engineering District and County Maintenance Offices Location Maps and Mailing Addresses (Pub. 22)
* Highway Maintenance Foreman Manual (Pub. 113)
Bureau of Construction & Materials
* Finals Unit Manual (Pub. 11) (Guidance for Highway Construction Project Closeouts) (Pub. 11)
* Field Computation Guidebook (Guidance for Highway Construction Projects) (Pub. 21)
* Contract Documentation System Field Operations Manual (Pub. 320)
Bureau of Planning and Research
* Conduct of Research at PennDOT
* 2002 PA Traffic Data Book
* 2002 PA Highway Statistics Book
Center for Program Development and Management
* Single Occupancy Vehicle Capacity Adding Project (SOVCAP) Guidance
* Rail-Highway Grade Crossing Safety Program Guidance
* HOP\Land Use Questionnaire
Bureau of Municipal Services
* Abandonment/Vacation/Deletions Procedure Letter (Policies and procedures governing the abandonment, vacation, and deletion of roads from the state road system and their return to local jurisdiction.)
* Transfer of State Highways Program (Pub 310)
* Procedures for Administration of Municipal Projects (Pub 39)
* Dirt & Gravel Roads Manual
* Quality Assurance and Inspection Manual for Timber Bridges
OTHER:
Bureau of Office Services
* Price List, Maps & Publications (Pub. 12)
Bureau of Design
* Construction Items Catalog (Pub. 7)
* Construction Items Catalog (metric edition) (Pub. 7M)
* Construction Cost Catalog of Standard Construction Items (Pub. 287)
* Getting Involved Brochure (Pub. 304)
Bureau of Construction & Materials
* Aggregate Producers (Pub. 34)
* Approved Construction Materials (Pub. 35)
* Producers of Bituminous Mixtures (Pub. 41)
* Producers of Redi-Mixed Concrete (Pub. 42)
* Subsurface Boring, Sampling and Testing Contract (Pub. 222)
* Slope Stability Program, PASTABL (Metricated) (Pub. 318)
Bureau of Highway Safety & Traffic Engineering * Bicycling Directory of Pennsylvania (Pub. 316)
Center for Program Development and Management
* Transportation Conformity State Implementation Plan
Bureau of Municipal Services
* Liquid Fuels Calendar (Tool for municipalities highlighting policies, procedures and information to assist with road and street maintenance.)
* Treasurer's Account Book (Accounting system for local governments.)
* PENNDOT Keeping you Connected--CD (a production that's designed to educate the public about PENNDOT's business.)
* Building Relationships for better Government (Pub 454)
* Bureau of Municipal Services Information and Forms CD
Bureau of Public Transportation
* PA Urban Transit Statistical Report 2002/2003 (Statistics for urban public transportation providers.)
* Pennsylvania Operating Assistance Programs Statistical Report (Rural and Small Urban Program, Fiscal Years 2001-02 and 2002-03
* Shared-Ride Service Statistical Report 2001-02, September 2003
Bureau of Equal Opportunity
* Sexual Harassment Prevention (Pub. 109) (Currently under review for revision)
* BEO Brochure (Pub 317) (Currently under review for revision)
Bureau of Human Resources
* ADA Brochure (Pub. 359)
Many of the nonregulatory compliance-related documents listed, specifically those containing a publication number, are available from the PENNDOT Sales Store. Contact the Sales Store, P. O. Box 2028, Commonwealth Keystone Building 5th floor, Harrisburg, PA 17105-2028; telephone number (717) 787-6746; or the PENNDOT website at www.dot.state.pa.us, for more information. To request a non-numbered document, contact Penny Frey, PENNDOT Right to Know Officer, at (717) 783-8902. In some cases, printing or duplicating fees will be charged. Documents are also available from the State Library, Government Publications Section, 219 Forum Building, Harrisburg, PA 17120 and are available through inter-library loan.
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 04-1461. Filed for public inspection August 6, 2004, 9:00 a.m.]
