[58 PA. CODE CH. 143] Hunting and Furtaker Licenses [34 Pa.B. 5165] To effectively manage the wildlife resources of this Commonwealth, the Game Commission (Commission), at its June 29, 2004, meeting, proposed to add § 143.12 (relating to fee for replacement hunter education training certificate).
The proposed rulemaking will have no adverse impact on the wildlife resources of this Commonwealth.
The authority for the proposed rulemaking is 34 Pa.C.S. (relating to Game and Wildlife Code) (code).
1. Introduction
The Commission is proposing to add § 143.12 to permit the Commission to implement a fee for the replacement of hunter education training certificates to offset administrative costs.
2. Purpose and Authority
Each year the Commission receives over 2,000 requests from individuals needing replacement certificates to verify that they have completed hunter education training. Most of the requests come from individuals wishing to hunt in another state where proof of having completed hunter education training is required to purchase a hunting license in that state. Currently, fulfilling these requests results in substantial administrative costs. To offset a portion of these costs, the Commission is proposing to add § 143.12 to permit the Commission to implement a fee for the replacement of hunter education training certificates.
Section 2102(a) of the code (relating to regulations) provides that ''The commission shall promulgate such regulations as it deems necessary and appropriate concerning game or wildlife and hunting or furtaking in this Commonwealth, including regulations relating to the protection, preservation and management of game or wildlife and game or wildlife habitat, permitting or prohibiting hunting or furtaking, the ways, manner, methods and means of hunting or furtaking, and the health and safety of persons who hunt or take wildlife or may be in the vicinity of persons who hunt or take game or wildlife in this Commonwealth.'' The amendment to § 143.12 is proposed under this authority.
3. Regulatory Requirements
The proposed rulemaking will add § 143.12 to permit the Commission to implement a fee for the replacement of hunter education training certificates.
4. Persons Affected
Persons requesting replacement hunter education training certificates from the Commission will be affected by the proposed rulemaking.
5. Cost and Paperwork Requirements
The proposed rulemaking will result in a fee of $10 to persons requesting replacement hunter education training certificates from the Commission.
6. Effective Date
The proposed rulemaking will be effective on final-form publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and will remain in effect until changed by the Commission.
7. Comment
Comments can be sent to the Director, Information and Education, Game Commission, 2001 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-9797 until September 27, 2004.
8. Contact Person
For further information regarding the proposed rulemaking, contact Michael A. Dubaich, Director, Bureau of Law Enforcement, 2001 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-9797, (717) 783-6526.
VERNON R. ROSS,
Executive DirectorFiscal Note: 48-193. No fiscal impact; (8) recommends adoption.
Annex A TITLE 58. RECREATION PART III. GAME COMMISSION CHAPTER 143. HUNTING AND FURTAKER LICENSES Subchapter A. GENERAL § 143.12. Fee for replacement hunter education training certificate.
A $10 fee shall be remitted by any person requesting a replacement Hunter Education Training Certificate.
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 04-1720. Filed for public inspection September 17, 2004, 9:00 a.m.]
