4 Pa. Code Ch. 7 — Miscellaneous Provisions

§ 7.1001. Purpose. (a) This subchapter provides for the creation of a Housing Action Plan for Pennsylvania by DCED in collaboration with other agencies and entities. The plan shall contain goals, objectives and recommendations to the Governor on strategies to increase and preserv…

§ 7.1002. Definitions. The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: DCED—The Department of Community and Economic Development of the Commonwealth. DHS—The Department of Human Servic…

§ 7.1003. Housing Action Plan for Pennsylvania. The plan shall be a data-driven Statewide plan with recommendations to the Governor for increasing housing supply and supporting the preservation of existing housing. The following apply: (1) Plan goals. The plan shall do all of the…

§ 7.1004. Relationship with other agencies. Agencies under the Governor’s jurisdiction shall cooperate with, assist and support DCED and the working group, as they work to fulfill their responsibilities as outlined in this subchapter.

§ 7.1005. General provisions. Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect the authority granted by law to an executive department, agency, office, board, commission or council, or the head thereof. This subchapter shall be implemented in a manner c…

§ 7.1006. Effective date. This subchapter is effective immediately and shall remain in effect until amended or rescinded by the Governor.

§ 7.1011. Purpose. The PA Permit Fast Track Program will enhance public awareness, collaboration, accountability, coordination, transparency and predictability in the Commonwealth’s permitting, licensing and authorizations processes for critical infrastructure projects and projec…

§ 7.1012. Definitions. The following term, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meaning, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: OTO—The Office of Transformation and Opportunity.

§ 7.1013. Responsibilities. The OTO shall: (1) Issue program guidance and provide training on the PA Permit Fast Track Program process. (2) After gathering appropriate information, determine if a project should be designated for participation in the PA Permit Fast Track Program. …

§ 7.1014. Relationship with other agencies. Commonwealth departments, boards, offices, commissions and other agencies under the Governor’s jurisdiction shall cooperate with and provide assistance to the OTO as needed with respect to its purpose and responsibilities as set forth i…

§ 7.1015. Implementation. This subchapter shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and regulations. Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect the authority granted by law to an executive department, agency, office, board, commission or…

§ 7.1016. Effective date. This subchapter shall take effect immediately and shall remain in effect until amended or rescinded by the Governor.

§ 7.1021. Purpose. The purpose of this subchapter is to direct the Office of Administration to consider relevant Federal government work experience as equivalent to Commonwealth work experience for the Commonwealth’s top recruitment needs, as authorized by law and determined by t…

§ 7.1022. Employment awareness and recruitment campaign. (a) The Office of Administration shall include, on its public-facing website, a landing page dedicated to the recruitment of individuals who have Federal government work experience. The landing page shall: (1) Provide a sum…

§ 7.1023. Cooperation by State agencies. Agencies under the Governor’s jurisdiction shall cooperate fully with and provide assistance and support to the Office of Administration, as needed, regarding the implementation of this subchapter.

§ 7.1024. Implementation. This subchapter shall be implemented consistent with applicable law. This subchapter is not intended to, and does not create, any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the Commonwealth, its depa…

§ 7.1025. Effective date. This subchapter shall take effect immediately and shall remain in effect until amended or rescinded by the Governor.

§ 7.1031. Definitions. The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: AAFP—The American Academy of Family Physicians. AAP—The American Academy of Pediatrics. ACIP—The Advisory Committ…

§ 7.1032. Safeguarding vaccine access for all families. The Department of Health shall develop plans to create and manage a Pennsylvania-based program that ensures that children in this Commonwealth who are eligible for the Federally supported VFC program retain access to necessa…

§ 7.1033. Updating State policies to ensure evidence-based vaccine guidance. Commonwealth agencies under the Governor’s jurisdiction shall ensure, to the maximum extent feasible, that the Commonwealth’s regulations, guidance, website materials and public communications relating t…

§ 7.1034. Ensuring Pennsylvanians have convenient access to accurate, reliable information about vaccines. The Department of Health shall create a central website that will provide accurate, evidence-based information about vaccines, including information from leading medical ass…

§ 7.1035. Working with local, State and National leaders to protect vaccine access. The Department of Health shall: (1) Convene an advisory vaccine education workgroup to be chaired by the Secretary of Health, which shall meet on at least a quarterly basis and shall include repre…

§ 7.1036. Providing accurate guidance for medical professionals. The Department of State’s Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs, State Board of Medicine, State Board of Osteopathic Medicine and State Board of Nursing shall continue to evaluate, as necessary, the need f…

§ 7.1037. Protecting Pennsylvanians who rely on medical assistance (Medicaid). The Department of Human Services shall take all necessary steps, in accordance with the law, to ensure that the Commonwealth’s Medicaid program covers, without cost sharing, all vaccines recommended by…

§ 7.1038. Guaranteeing insurance coverage for vaccines. PID shall, to the fullest extent of its regulatory authority, require that health insurers operating under PID’s authority continue to provide coverage for evidence-based vaccine recommendations endorsed by the country’s lea…

§ 7.1039. Protecting older Pennsylvanians. The Department of Aging shall utilize the Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly program and any other relevant programs to ensure older adults have access to recommended vaccines. The Department of Aging shall also direct al…

§ 7.1040. Safeguarding the health of Pennsylvania’s students and children in child care. The Department of Health, in consultation with the Department of Education and the Department of Human Services, shall review all school and child care vaccination requirements and guidelines…

§ 7.1041. Reporting. The Department of Health, the Department of Human Services and PID shall report to the Governor within 60 days on their efforts to implement this subchapter.

§ 7.1042. Cooperation by State agencies. Agencies under the Governor’s jurisdiction shall cooperate fully with and provide assistance and support to the Department of Health, the Department of Human Services and PID, as needed, regarding the implementation of this subchapter.

§ 7.1043. Implementation. This subchapter shall be implemented consistent with applicable law. This subchapter is not intended to and does not create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the Commonwealth, its depart…

§ 7.1044. Effective date. This subchapter shall take effect immediately and shall remain in effect until amended or rescinded by the Governor.

§ 7.151. Adverse pecuniary interest. An employee, appointee or official in the Executive Branch of the Commonwealth may not do the following: (1) Engage directly or indirectly in business transactions or private arrangement for profit which accrues from or is based upon his offic…

§ 7.152. Representation of interests. No employe, appointee or official in the Executive Branch of the Commonwealth may represent or act as agent for a private interest, whether for compensation or not, in a transaction in which the State has a direct and substantial interest and…

§ 7.153. Gifts and favors. (a) Policy. (1) No employee, appointee or official of the Executive Branch of the Commonwealth shall accept or solicit cash or cash equivalent; a gift or other item of more than nominal or de minimis value; admission to a recreational event; a personal …

§ 7.154. Misuse of information. No employe, appointee or official in the Executive Branch of the Commonwealth may for his own personal gain or for the gain of others, use an information obtained as a result of service or employment with the Commonwealth and not available to the p…

§ 7.155. Misuse of office facilities and equipment. No employe, appointee or official in the Executive Branch of the Commonwealth shall use any Commonwealth equipment, supplies or properties for his own private gain or for other than officially designated purposes.

§ 7.156. Supplementary employment. No employe, appointee or official in the Executive Branch of the Commonwealth shall engage in or accept private employment or render services for a private interest unless such employment or service is approved in advance by the Head of the Agen…

§ 7.157. Honoraria. No employe, appointee or official in the Executive Branch of the Commonwealth shall accept honoraria, speaking fees or any other valuable consideration. Nor shall any appointed official or State employe receive compensation for consultation which draws upon id…

§ 7.158. Political activity. No employe, appointee or official in the Executive Branch of the Commonwealth may: (1) Engage in any political activity such as campaigning, fundraising, canvassing or poll watching during his specified working hours, or which is determined by the Sec…

§ 7.159. Enforcement. Employees, appointees or officials who refuse or fail to comply with the standards and regulations set forth in this subchapter shall be subjected to disciplinary action, including, but not limited to, reprimands, suspensions and termination. Source The prov…

FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE § 7.161. Executive branch—statements of financial interest. The following officials and employes of the Commonwealth shall file statements of financial interest with the personnel office of their respective department, agency, board or commission, or other of…

§ 7.162. Additional filings. The Governor may require other officials or employes of the Commonwealth in the executive branch to file financial disclosure statements.

§ 7.163. Filing procedure. (a) Financial disclosure statements shall be filed on forms promulgated by the Secretary of Administration and provided by the Office of Personnel of the department or agency to which the affected official or employe is assigned, which office shall rece…

§ 7.164. Required disclosures. A person subject to this subchapter shall disclose the following information, as well as information as may be required by the State Ethics Commission: (1) Real estate property interests. In-State and out-of-State real estate property interests incl…

CRIMINAL CHARGES § 7.171. Procedures. Procedures to be followed by agencies under the jurisdiction of the Governor in regard to employes, and officials appointed by the Governor, who are formally charged with criminal conduct are set forth in § § 7.172—7.178. Notes of Decisions G…

§ 7.172. Definitions. The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: Agency—Departments, boards, commissions and other government units under the Governor’s jurisdiction. Criminal conduct rela…

§ 7.173. Required action when an employe is formally charged with criminal conduct related to his employment with the Commonwealth or which constitutes a felony. As soon as practicable after an employe has been formally charged with criminal conduct related to his employment with…

§ 7.174. Required action when an employe is formally charged with criminal conduct other than a felony and not related to his employment with the Commonwealth. As soon as practicable after an employe is formally charged with criminal conduct other than a felony and not related to…

§ 7.175. Investigation. An employe formally charged with criminal conduct, as referred to in § 7.174 (relating to required action when an employe is formally charged with criminal conduct other than a felony and not related to his employment with the Commonwealth), shall be subje…

§ 7.176. Final determination. (a) After completion of the investigation, the agency head shall have 5 working days to make a final determination as to whether the results of the investigation establish sufficient reason for disciplinary action and, if established, what disciplina…