4 Pa. Code Ch. 7 — Miscellaneous Provisions

§ 7.397. Termination date. The Commission will communicate its findings and recommendations to the Governor on or before January 15, 1988, and the provisions of this subchapter will terminate on that date.

§ 7.41. Applicability. This subchapter is in accordance with the act of March 4, 1970 (P. L. 128, No. 49) (44 P. S. § 48) and governs the display of the flag of the United States from a public ground or building of the Commonwealth, of a board, commission or authority of the Comm…

§ 7.42. Where and when to display the flag. (a) The flag shall be displayed: (1) Daily, on or near the main administration building of every public institution. (2) In or near every polling place on election days. (3) During school days in or near every schoolhouse. (b) It is the…

§ 7.43. Location in relation to other flags. (a) No other flag or pennant shall be placed above or, if on the same level, to the right of the flag of the United States. (b) No person may display the flag of the United Nations or another national or international flag equal, above…

§ 7.431. Overall HIV/AIDS and related disease workplace policy. (a) This administration’s policy is to provide a nondiscriminatory environment that positively addresses the needs of persons with HIV/AIDS, takes steps to reduce the spread of HIV and ensures a safe working environm…

§ 7.432. Detailed provisions of HIV/AIDS and related diseases workplace policy. (a) Individuals or State employees with HIV infection or AIDS, or perceived to have these conditions, will not be discriminated against with regard to State services and with regard to appointment, tr…

§ 7.433. Agency HIV/AIDS policies. State agencies that develop agency-specific workplace policies on HIV/AIDS or related diseases, either centrally or for field facilities, should ensure that their policies are consistent with Commonwealth policy. These policies are to be approve…

§ 7.435. Responsibilities. (a) The Secretary of Administration is responsible for updating and providing detail on the overall HIV/AIDS workplace policy for the Commonwealth and for coordinating education efforts for employees and contractors of State agencies on HIV/AIDS and rel…

§ 7.436. Rescission. Executive Order 1996-12, Workplace Policy for HIV/AIDS, is rescinded.

§ 7.44. Manner of display. (a) The flag may not be: (1) Displayed on a float in a parade except from a staff; or (2) Draped over the hood, top, sides, or back of a vehicle or of a railroad train or a boat. When the flag is displayed on a motorcar, the staff shall be fixed firmly …

§ 7.45. Display of flag at half-staff. (a) The flag, when flown at half-staff, shall be first hoisted to the peak for an instant and then lowered to the half-staff position. The flag shall be again raised to the peak before it is lowered for the day. (b) On Memorial Day, the flag…

§ 7.451. Prohibited acts. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of alcohol and other controlled substances by a State employe, either while on duty or in any Commonwealth workplace, is prohibited. This conduct shall subject the employe to appropr…

§ 7.452. Disciplinary action. An employe determined to be unfit either while on duty, or in a Commonwealth workplace, as a result of alcohol or other controlled substances shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action.

§ 7.453. Notification of conviction. An employe who is convicted of violating a statute governing the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of alcohol or other controlled substances in a Commonwealth workplace shall notify his supervisor of the convi…

§ 7.454. Rehabilitation program. An employe convicted of drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace shall satisfactorily participate in the State Employe Assistance Program or other rehabilitation program approved for those purposes by a Federal, State, or local health, law…

§ 7.455. Self disclosure. An employe who has self disclosed a problem with alcohol or other drugs shall be advised to contact the State Employe Assistance Program for assistance.

§ 7.456. Education and training programs. Education and training about the inappropriate use of alcohol and other controlled substances are important components of this policy. The Office of Administration shall provide for and initiate these education and training programs in St…

§ 7.457. Dissemination of information. The Office of Administration is responsible for assuring that the Commonwealth’s Policy on Substance Abuse in the Workplace and information about the State Employe Assistance Program are furnished to all employes.

§ 7.458. Office of Administration duties. The Office of Administration shall: (1) Monitor and review the implementation of this policy and assure compliance with State and Federal statutes and regulations. (2) Coordinate the implementation and revision of this subchapter with rep…

§ 7.459. Rescission. Executive Order 1989-6, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Policy on Substance Abuse in the Workplace, is rescinded.

§ 7.46. General prohibitions. (a) No disrespect may be shown to the flag of the United States; the flag may not be dipped to any person or thing. Regimental colors, state flags and organizational or institutional flags may be dipped as a mark of honor. (b) The flag may not: (1) B…

§ 7.47. Conduct during hoisting, lowering or passing of the flag. During the ceremony of hoisting or lowering the flag or when the flag is passing in a parade or in review, all persons present, except those in uniform, shall face the flag and stand at attention with the right han…

§ 7.501. Development. The Secretary of the Budget and the Secretary of General Services shall coordinate the development of a Contractor Responsibility Program designed to identify, evaluate and sanction appropriately, contractors that do not meet the standards of responsibility,…

§ 7.502. Consultation with General Counsel and State Inspector General. The Secretaries of the Budget and General Services shall consult with the General Counsel and the State Inspector General in developing and implementing this program.

§ 7.503. Centralized system to collect information. The Secretaries of the Budget and General Services shall cooperate in the development and maintenance of a centralized system to collect from and disseminate to Commonwealth agencies information concerning a contractor’s lack of…

§ 7.504. Implementation of program. The Secretaries of the Budget and General Services shall promulgate directives, rules or regulations necessary to develop and implement this program. The directives, rules or regulations shall: (1) Provide standards and procedures for the deter…

§ 7.505. Cooperation among agencies. Agencies, officers and employes under the Governor’s jurisdiction shall cooperate fully in the development and implementation of this program. Independent agencies and their officers and employes are also encouraged to participate.

§ 7.551. Goal. The goal of the Commonwealth Automotive Fleet Efficiency Initiative is to establish policies and practices governing the procurement, deployment and operations of Commonwealth automotive resources that will enable agencies, boards and commissions to successfully co…

§ 7.552. Policy. The Department of General Services (DGS) will provide central management, control, and oversight of all Commonwealth automotive resources, except those purchased for the Department of Transportation using moneys from the Motor License Fund in accordance with the …

§ 7.553. Responsibilities. (a) The Department of General Services will: (1) Provide agencies, boards and commissions, through a combination of owned and leased resources, with access to the automotive equipment they require to carry out their assigned duties. (2) Hold regular mee…

§ 7.554. Scope. Officers and employees of all administrative departments, boards and commissions under the Governor’s jurisdiction shall cooperate fully in implementing this subchapter.

§ 7.555. Effective date. This subchapter takes effect immediately and rescinds Executive Order 1991-3, dated February 27, 1991.

§ 7.571. Individuals with disabilities. A Commonwealth agency under the Governor’s jurisdiction may not discriminate against an individual with a disability because of his disability. Individuals with disabilities shall be treated with respect and dignity and shall be provided ac…

§ 7.572. Programs offered by Commonwealth agencies. Commonwealth agencies under the Governor’s jurisdiction shall ensure that the programs they offer to the public are nondiscriminatory, accessible and address the particular challenges faced by persons with disabilities.

§ 7.573. Direction for disability-related policy. Direction for disability-related policy will be assigned as follows: (1) The Secretary of Administration, as required by Federal law and court decisions, is responsible for ensuring compliance with the employment provisions of the…

§ 7.574. Coordination of meetings. The Governor’s Policy Office shall coordinate regular meetings of the responsible agencies to discuss disability-related policy and resolve issues that may arise.

§ 7.575. Rescission. Executive Order 1996-11, Disability-Related Policy dated December 20, 1996, is rescinded.

§ 7.611. General. Commonwealth agencies under the jurisdiction of the Governor are hereby directed to consider and aspire to the land use goals and objectives listed in this subchapter whenever developing new policies and programs, reviewing existing policies and programs or impl…

§ 7.612. Goal 1: Establish efficient land use patterns by encouraging growth which is consistent with existing infrastructure. (a) Objective 1. Maximize the use of existing infrastructure. (b) Objective 2. Support land development activities that occur in the context of adequate …

§ 7.613. Goal 2: Preserve the Commonwealth’s natural resources and protect the people’s Constitutional right to clean air, pure water and the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and aesthetic values of the environment. (a) Objective 1. Preserve the Commonwealth’s prime …

§ 7.614. Goal 3: Establish consistent and coordinated land use practices Statewide. (a) Objective 1. Encourage municipalities to engage in land use planning. (b) Objective 2. Integrate Pennsylvania’s planning requirements, processes and activities to make them consistent and coor…

§ 7.615. Goal 4: Encourage the development of an adequate supply of affordable housing. (a) Objective 1: Develop incentives to encourage adequate housing at a reasonable cost close to employment and transportation. (b) Objective 2: Remove regulatory obstacles that hinder efforts …

§ 7.616. Cooperation. Agencies shall fully cooperate with the State Planning Board to implement this subchapter.

§ 7.617. Consultation. Commonwealth agencies shall consult with one another and the State Planning Board when their land use planning programs or policies are in conflict.

§ 7.618. Reports. Commonwealth agencies under the jurisdiction of the Governor shall report annually to the State Planning Board on the status of their efforts to bring programs and policies into compliance with this subchapter.

§ 7.661. Mission. To recommend methods and policies to improve the environmental quality of this Commonwealth and measure the results, while allowing for enhanced economic and social progress.

§ 7.662. Functions. The functions of the 21st Century Environment Commission are to: (1) Recommend environmental priorities as the Commonwealth enters the next century guided by the principle of providing a better environment for future generations without inhibiting their abilit…

§ 7.663. Composition of the Commission. (a) The Commission shall consist of no more than 40 members, including environmental, business, academic, elected officials, government and community leaders, who are appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The Majority and …

§ 7.664. Terms of membership. (a) Members shall be appointed for terms commensurate with the life of this subchapter. Members shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor. (b) If a vacancy occurs on the Commission due to resignation, disability or death of a member, the Governor w…

§ 7.665. Compensation. Members of the Commission will not receive compensation for their service, except that the members may be reimbursed for actual travel and related expenses in accordance with Chapter 40 (relating to travel and subsistence).